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Lyrics & meaning

Enakkum Unakkum Isaintha

From Namma Veettu Deivam · 1970

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Kunnakudi Vaithiyanathan
Details
Namma Veettu Deivam1970

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Enakkum unakkum isaindha poruthamThe harmonious bond between you and me,
Enna poruthamaaWhat a wonderful match it is!
Enakkum unakkum isaindha poruthamThe harmonious bond between you and me,
Enna poruthamaaWhat a wonderful match it is!
Female
Indha porutham ulagil pirarukkuCan anyone else in this world
Yeidhum poruthamooPossess a match like this?
Indha porutham ulagil pirarukkuCan anyone else in this world
Yeidhum poruthamoo..iraivaa…Possess a match like this, Oh Lord?
Enakkum unakkum isaindha poruthamThe harmonious bond between you and me,
Enna poruthamaaWhat a wonderful match it is!
Female
Arasae unnai anaikka enakkulOh King, inside me to embrace you,
Aasai pongudhae..thalaivaaDesire overflows, Oh Lord!
Arasae unnai anaikka enakkulOh King, inside me to embrace you,
Aasai pongudhae..Desire overflows...
Female
Anaippom ennum unmaiyaalBy the truth that you shall embrace me,
Anaippom ennum unmaiyaalBy the truth that you shall embrace me,
En aavi thangudhaeMy life soul holds on.
Enakkum unakkum isaindha poruthamThe harmonious bond between you and me,
Enna poruthamaaWhat a wonderful match it is!
Female
Enadhu udalum uyirum porulumMy body, my life, and my material wealth,
Ninnadhallavoo ..anbaeAre all yours, my beloved!
Enadhu udalum uyirum porulumMy body, my life, and my material wealth,
Ninnadhallavoo ..Are all yours...
Female
Endhaai idhanai peruga ena naanOh my Lord, for this bond to grow even deeper,
Innum sollavooShould I say anything more?
Endhaai idhanai peruga ena naanOh my Lord, for this bond to grow even deeper,
Innum sollavooShould I say anything more?
Female
Enakkum unakkum isaindha poruthamThe harmonious bond between you and me,
Enna poruthamaaWhat a wonderful match it is!
Indha porutham ulagil pirarukkuCan anyone else in this world
Yeidhum poruthamoo..iraivaa…Possess a match like this, Oh Lord?
Enakkum unakkum isaindha poruthamThe harmonious bond between you and me,
Enna poruthamaaWhat a wonderful match it is!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic song expresses deep devotion, love, and spiritual alignment between the devotee (or lover) and the Divine Lord. The lyricist marvels at the perfect, divine match between the speaker and the Almighty, declaring that such an intimate and sacred connection cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Embodied in the tradition of 'Nayaka-Nayaki Bhava' (viewing God as the supreme lover/husband), the singer surrenders their body, life force, and worldly possessions completely to the Lord. The song captures an emotional arc of intense spiritual yearning, complete surrender (Saranagati), and joyful realization of divine union.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Second Letter Assonance)

Enadhu udalum uyirum porulum / Endhaai idhanai peruga ena naan

The second letter 'n' (ன) is repeated across the starting words 'Enadhu' and 'Endhaai' in lines 20 and 24, creating rhythmic harmony.

Monai (Initial Letter Alliteration)

Arasae unnai anaikka enakkul

Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'A' (அ) in 'Arasae' and 'anaikka' enhances the melodious flow of the line.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Enna poruthamaa ... Yeidhum poruthamoo

Consistent end rhyming and refrain structure using 'poruthamaa' and 'poruthamoo' across stanza endings.

Anaphora / Repetition

Enakkum unakkum isaindha porutham

The phrase is repeated prominently throughout the song to emphasize the central theme of spiritual alignment and harmony.

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Trivia

The iconic opening line 'Enakkum Unakkum Isaindha Porutham' is inspired by the famous devotional verses of Saint Ramalinga Swamigal (Vallalar) from Arutpa, adapted here by Vaali into a film song context. Composed by Kunnakudi Vaithiyanathan, the track highlights P. Susheela's mastery over classical devotional nuances, making it one of the memorable spiritual melodies of 1970s Tamil cinema.

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