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Anbu Ullam Venum

From Panchali · 1959

Lyricist
K. S. Krishnamoorthy
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Panchali
Movie release year
1959
Lyrics added on
26 May 2025

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Anbu ullam venum
Arivai valarkka venum
Anbu ullam venum
Arivai valarkka venum
Inbam serkkum kanniyaal
Pengal yettram kaana vendum
Anbu ullam venum
Arivai valarkka venum
Inbam serkkum kanniyaal
Pengal yettram kaana vendum
Anbu ullam venum
Arivai valarkka venum
Panbhu neraiya venum
Nalla pazhakka vazhakkam venum
Panbhu neraiya venum
Nalla pazhakka vazhakkam venum
Vambhu vazhakku neenghi
Ulagil vaazha theriyanum
Vambhu vazhakku neenghi
Ulagil vaazha theriyanum
Adharkkum Anbu ullam venum
Arivai valarkka venum
Porumaiyin uruvae penmai
Ullam pudhu malar polae menmai
Porumaiyin uruvae penmai
Ullam pudhu malar polae menmai
Thiramaiyinaalae nanmai
Pala seidhuduvom idhu unmai
Namm thiramaiyinaalae nanmai
Pala seidhuduvom idhu unmai
Karpu deivam kannagi
Vazhi kattum deivam vaasugi
Karpu deivam kannagi
Vazhi kattum deivam vaasugi
Arpudha gyaana kalvi deivam
Avvai moodhaatti pola
Arpudha gyaana kalvi deivam
Avvai moodhaatti pola
Vaazhvil anbu ullam venum
Arivai valarkka venum
Inbam serkkum kanniyaal
Pengal yettram kaana vendum
Anbu ullam venum
Arivai valarkka venum
Arivai valarkka venum
We need a loving heart,
We must nurture our wisdom.
We need a loving heart,
We must nurture our wisdom.
Through young women who bring joy,
All women must rise and prosper.
We need a loving heart,
We must nurture our wisdom.
Through young women who bring joy,
All women must rise and prosper.
We need a loving heart,
We must nurture our wisdom.
We must be full of good character,
And cultivate good habits.
We must be full of good character,
And cultivate good habits.
Staying clear of petty quarrels and gossip,
We must learn how to live well in this world.
Staying clear of petty quarrels and gossip,
We must learn how to live well in this world.
For that too, we need a loving heart,
We must nurture our wisdom.
Patience is the very spirit of womanhood,
And her heart is as gentle as a fresh flower.
Patience is the very spirit of womanhood,
And her heart is as gentle as a fresh flower.
Through our skills and talents,
We will do a world of good—this is the truth.
Through our skills and talents,
We will do a world of good—this is the truth.
Kannagi is the goddess of devotion and virtue,
Vasuki is the goddess who shows the right way,
Kannagi is the goddess of devotion and virtue,
Vasuki is the goddess who shows the right way,
And like the goddess of wonder, wisdom, and learning,
Like the revered wise old poet Avvaiyar,
And like the goddess of wonder, wisdom, and learning,
Like the revered wise old poet Avvaiyar,
In life, we need a loving heart,
We must nurture our wisdom.
Through young women who bring joy,
All women must rise and prosper.
We need a loving heart,
We must nurture our wisdom.
We must nurture our wisdom.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This uplifting song from the 1959 Tamil film Panchali serves as an inspiring anthem for women's empowerment, character development, and moral progress. Rendered with warmth and clarity by P. Susheela, the lyrics emphasize that true progress for women requires cultivating a loving heart, expanding intellect, and practicing virtuous habits while steering clear of petty disputes and malice.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile

“Ullam pudhu malar polae menmai”

The song compares the softness and tenderness of a woman's heart to a newly blossomed flower using 'polae' (like).

Allusion

“Karpu deivam kannagi / Vazhi kattum deivam vaasugi / Arpudha gyaana kalvi deivam / Avvai moodhaatti pola”

The lyrics invoke legendary Tamil figures such as Kannagi (symbol of devotion), Vasugi (ideal wife), and Avvaiyar (the revered wise saint-poet) as ideal role models.

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Trivia

Composed by K. V. Mahadevan for the 1959 movie Panchali, this solo by P. Susheela features lyrics written by K. S. Krishnamoorthy that reference legendary Tamil cultural icons like Avvaiyar, Kannagi, and Vasugi to inspire moral values and education among women.

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