Idho Endhan Deivam 2
From Babu · 1971
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, S. Janaki
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Babu1971
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Idho endhan deivam munnaalae | Here is my deity right in front of me, |
| Naan orae oru punnagayil kandenae | I saw God in a single smile. |
| Idho endhan deivam munnaalae | Here is my deity right in front of me, |
| Naan orae oru punnagayil kandenae | I saw God in a single smile. |
| Female | |
| Pala nool padithu | The knowledge you acquire |
| Nee ariyum kalvi | By reading many books, |
| Podhu nalam ninaithu | The wealth you distribute |
| Nee valangum selvam | With public welfare in mind, |
| Female | |
| Pala nool padithu | The knowledge you acquire |
| Nee ariyum kalvi | By reading many books, |
| Podhu nalam ninaithu | The wealth you distribute |
| Nee valangum selvam | With public welfare in mind, |
| Female | |
| Pirar uyarvinilae | The happiness you experience |
| Unakku irukkum inbam | In the rise and prosperity of others, |
| Ivai anaithilumae | Within all of these noble qualities, |
| Iruppadhu thaan dheivam | Resides true divinity. |
| Female | |
| Pirar uyarvinilae | The happiness you experience |
| Unakku irukkum inbam | In the rise and prosperity of others, |
| Ivai anaithilumae | Within all of these noble qualities, |
| Iruppadhu thaan dheivam | Resides true divinity. |
| Female | |
| Paasamulla paarvaiyilae | In a glance filled with love and affection, |
| Kadavul vaalgiraan | God Himself resides; |
| Avan karunai ulla nenjinilae | In a heart filled with compassion, |
| Kovil kolgiraan | He resides as if in a temple. |
| Female | |
| Idho endhan deivam munnaalae | Here is my deity right in front of me, |
| Naan orae oru punnagayil kandenae | I saw God in a single smile. |
| Idho endhan deivam munnaalae | Here is my deity right in front of me, |
| Naan orae oru punnagayil kandenae | I saw God in a single smile. |
இதோ எந்தன் தெய்வம் முன்னாலே
நான் ஓரே ஒரு புன்னகையில் கண்டேனே
இதோ எந்தன் தெய்வம் முன்னாலே
நான் ஓரே ஒரு புன்னகையில் கண்டேனே
Here is my deity right in front of me,
I saw God in a single smile.
Here is my deity right in front of me,
I saw God in a single smile.
பல நூல் படித்து
நீ அறியும் கல்வி
பொது நலம் நினைத்து
நீ வழங்கும் செல்வம்
The knowledge you acquire
By reading many books,
The wealth you distribute
With public welfare in mind,
பல நூல் படித்து
நீ அறியும் கல்வி
பொது நலம் நினைத்து
நீ வழங்கும் செல்வம்
The knowledge you acquire
By reading many books,
The wealth you distribute
With public welfare in mind,
பிறர் உயர்வினிலே
உனக்கு இருக்கும் இன்பம்
இவை அனைத்திலுமே
இருப்பதுதான் தெய்வம்
The happiness you experience
In the rise and prosperity of others,
Within all of these noble qualities,
Resides true divinity.
பிறர் உயர்வினிலே
உனக்கு இருக்கும் இன்பம்
இவை அனைத்திலுமே
இருப்பதுதான் தெய்வம்
The happiness you experience
In the rise and prosperity of others,
Within all of these noble qualities,
Resides true divinity.
பாசமுள்ள பார்வையிலே
கடவுள் வாழ்கிறான்
அவன் கருணையுள்ள நெஞ்சினிலே
கோயில் கொள்கிறான்
In a glance filled with love and affection,
God Himself resides;
In a heart filled with compassion,
He resides as if in a temple.
இதோ எந்தன் தெய்வம் முன்னாலே
நான் ஓரே ஒரு புன்னகையில் கண்டேனே
இதோ எந்தன் தெய்வம் முன்னாலே
நான் ஓரே ஒரு புன்னகையில் கண்டேனே
Here is my deity right in front of me,
I saw God in a single smile.
Here is my deity right in front of me,
I saw God in a single smile.
Idho endhan deivam munnaalae
Here is my deity right in front of me,
Naan orae oru punnagayil kandenae
I saw God in a single smile.
Idho endhan deivam munnaalae
Here is my deity right in front of me,
Naan orae oru punnagayil kandenae
I saw God in a single smile.
Pala nool padithu
The knowledge you acquire
Nee ariyum kalvi
By reading many books,
Podhu nalam ninaithu
The wealth you distribute
Nee valangum selvam
With public welfare in mind,
Pala nool padithu
The knowledge you acquire
Nee ariyum kalvi
By reading many books,
Podhu nalam ninaithu
The wealth you distribute
Nee valangum selvam
With public welfare in mind,
Pirar uyarvinilae
The happiness you experience
Unakku irukkum inbam
In the rise and prosperity of others,
Ivai anaithilumae
Within all of these noble qualities,
Iruppadhu thaan dheivam
Resides true divinity.
Pirar uyarvinilae
The happiness you experience
Unakku irukkum inbam
In the rise and prosperity of others,
Ivai anaithilumae
Within all of these noble qualities,
Iruppadhu thaan dheivam
Resides true divinity.
Paasamulla paarvaiyilae
In a glance filled with love and affection,
Kadavul vaalgiraan
God Himself resides;
Avan karunai ulla nenjinilae
In a heart filled with compassion,
Kovil kolgiraan
He resides as if in a temple.
Idho endhan deivam munnaalae
Here is my deity right in front of me,
Naan orae oru punnagayil kandenae
I saw God in a single smile.
Idho endhan deivam munnaalae
Here is my deity right in front of me,
Naan orae oru punnagayil kandenae
I saw God in a single smile.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Idho Endhan Deivam' from the 1971 film Babu expresses a profound humanist philosophy. Lyricist Vaali conveys that divinity is not confined to stone idols or religious structures, but instead manifests in human virtues such as selfless service, pursuit of knowledge for social good, generosity, and genuine empathy for the growth of others. By seeing these virtues embodied in a good human being, the protagonist perceives the divine directly through a simple, pure smile.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Urvagai)
“Avan karunai ulla nenjinilae / Kovil kolgiraan”
Comparing a compassionate human heart to a sacred temple where God resides.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Pala nool padithu”
Matching initial consonant sounds in words within the same line, such as 'Pala' and 'Padithu' (P-sound).
Anaphora (Refrain / Repetition)
“Idho endhan deivam munnaalae / Naan orae oru punnagayil kandenae”
Repetition of the refrain lines to reinforce the core realization of seeing God in a smile.
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Trivia
Babu (1971) stars Sivaji Ganesan in the title role. The music for this iconic track was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and rendered by T. M. Soundararajan. The song is widely celebrated in Tamil cinema as a classic anthem of humanism, emphasizing that service to humanity is service to God.
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