Idhuvarai Sivarathiri
From Aadugal Nanaikindrana · 1981
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Details
- Aadugal Nanaikindrana1981
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Sridevi lakshmi kann paarkkum velai subamangalam | The time when Goddess Sridevi Lakshmi bestows her glance is auspicious. |
| Sridevadevan arulodu aasi subamangalam | The grace and blessing of the Lord of lords is auspicious. |
| Aadhaara kolam aanantha mogam subamangalam | The foundational pattern of blissful love is auspicious. |
| Akilaanda devi mnamayaal vendum subamangalam | I pray for auspiciousness with the grace of the Goddess of the Universe. |
| Female | |
| …………….. | ... |
| Chorus :…………… | [Chorus] |
| Female | |
| Idhuvarai sivarathiri | Until now, my life was a dark night of vigil (Sivarathiri). |
| Ini en vaazhvil alangaara navarathiri | From now on, my life is a grand, decorative festival (Navarathiri). |
| Ini pudhu aandu pudhu yaedu pudhu kanakku | Now begins a new year, a new page, and a new account. |
| Female | |
| Idhuvarai sivarathiri…… | Until now, it was Sivarathiri... |
| Chorus | |
| ……………… | ... |
| Female | |
| Avanarul kidaikkaamal adaikkalam kodukkaamal | Without obtaining His grace, without getting any shelter, |
| Nilavinai naan enni vaazhnthaenammaa | I lived pining for the moon, oh mother. |
| Avanarul kidaikkaamal adaikkalam kodukkaamal | Without obtaining His grace, without getting any shelter, |
| Nilavinai naan enni vaazhnthaenammaa | I lived pining for the moon, oh mother. |
| Female | |
| Naalaanaalum dheivam vanthu paarththathammaa | Even if it took time, God eventually came and looked upon me, oh mother. |
| Kaalam vanthu kadhavai thatti kettathammaa | Time arrived, knocked on the door, and inquired after me, oh mother. |
| Female | |
| Idhuvarai sivarathiri…… | Until now, it was Sivarathiri... |
| Female | |
| Aa….aa…aa…aa… | [Vocalizing] |
| Pourenami naalandru paaludan pazham kondu | On the full moon day, with milk and fruits, |
| Vaazhpavar palarudu ulagaengumae | Many people live joyfully across the world. |
| Pourenami naalandru paaludan pazham kondu | On the full moon day, with milk and fruits, |
| Vaazhpavar palarudu ulagaengumae | Many people live joyfully across the world. |
| Iruvizhi naalaaga ilamaiyum paalaaga | With two pairs of eyes meeting, and youth pure as milk, |
| Uravugal thenaagum muhal sangamamae | Relationships become sweet as honey in this divine union. |
| Female | |
| Naalai naalai naalai endru vaazhnthaen | I lived hoping for tomorrow, tomorrow, and tomorrow. |
| Maalai soodum naalai ennai thaeinthaen | I wore myself out searching for the day I would wear the wedding garland. |
| Thaeipirai ini illai thirumagalae | There is no waning moon anymore, oh divine daughter! |
| Varum valarpirai un vaazhvil manamagalae… | A waxing moon of prosperity arrives in your life, oh bride! |
| Chorus | |
| ……………… | ... |
| Female | |
| Idhuvarai sivarathiri | Until now, my life was a dark night of vigil. |
| Ini en vaazhvil alangaara navarathiri | From now on, my life is a grand Navarathiri. |
| Ini pudhu aandu pudhu yaedu pudhu kanakku | Now begins a new year, a new page, and a new account. |
| Chorus | |
| …………… | ... |
| Female | |
| Idhuvarai sivarathiri…. | Until now, it was Sivarathiri... |
| Aa….aa….aa….aa…aa…..aa….. | [Vocalizing] |
| Aa….aa….aa….aa…aa…..aa….. | [Vocalizing] |
| Aa….aa….aa….aa…aa…..aa….. | [Vocalizing] |
| Aa….aa….aa….aa…aa…..aa….. | [Vocalizing] |
ஸ்ரீதேவி லட்சுமி கண் பார்க்கும் வேளை சுபமங்களம்!
ஸ்ரீதேவதேவன் அருளோடு ஆசி சுபமங்களம்
ஆதாரக் கோலம் ஆனந்த மோகம் சுபமங்களம்
அகிலாண்டதேவி நமையாள வேண்டும் சுபமங்களம்
The time when Goddess Sridevi Lakshmi bestows her glance is auspicious.
The grace and blessing of the Lord of lords is auspicious.
The foundational pattern of blissful love is auspicious.
I pray for auspiciousness with the grace of the Goddess of the Universe.
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குழு :
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[Chorus]
இதுவரை சிவராத்திரி
இனி என் வாழ்வில் அலங்கார நவராத்திரி
இனி புது ஆண்டு புது ஏடு புதுக் கணக்கு
Until now, my life was a dark night of vigil (Sivarathiri).
From now on, my life is a grand, decorative festival (Navarathiri).
Now begins a new year, a new page, and a new account.
இதுவரை சிவராத்திரி............
Until now, it was Sivarathiri...
...............................
...
அவனருள் கிடைக்காமல் அடைக்கலம் கொடுக்காமல்
நிலவினை நான் எண்ணி வாழ்ந்தேனம்மா
அவனருள் கிடைக்காமல் அடைக்கலம் கொடுக்காமல்
நிலவினை நான் எண்ணி வாழ்ந்தேனம்மா
Without obtaining His grace, without getting any shelter,
I lived pining for the moon, oh mother.
Without obtaining His grace, without getting any shelter,
I lived pining for the moon, oh mother.
நாளானாலும் தெய்வம் வந்து பார்த்ததம்மா
காலம் வந்து கதவைத் தட்டிக் கேட்டதம்மா
Even if it took time, God eventually came and looked upon me, oh mother.
Time arrived, knocked on the door, and inquired after me, oh mother.
இதுவரை சிவராத்திரி............
Until now, it was Sivarathiri...
ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ......
பௌர்ணமி நாளன்று பாலுடன் பழம் கொண்டு
வாழ்பவர் பலருண்டு உலகெங்குமே
பௌர்ணமி நாளன்று பாலுடன் பழம் கொண்டு
வாழ்பவர் பலருண்டு உலகெங்குமே
இருவிழி நாலாக இளமையும் பாலாக
உறவுகள் தேனாகும் முதல் சங்கமமே
[Vocalizing]
On the full moon day, with milk and fruits,
Many people live joyfully across the world.
On the full moon day, with milk and fruits,
Many people live joyfully across the world.
With two pairs of eyes meeting, and youth pure as milk,
Relationships become sweet as honey in this divine union.
நாளை நாளை நாளை என்று வாழ்ந்தேன்
மாலை சூடும் நாளை எண்ணி தேய்ந்தேன்
தேய்பிறை இனி இல்லை திருமகளே
வரும் வளர்பிறை உன் வாழ்வில் மணமகளே.....
I lived hoping for tomorrow, tomorrow, and tomorrow.
I wore myself out searching for the day I would wear the wedding garland.
There is no waning moon anymore, oh divine daughter!
A waxing moon of prosperity arrives in your life, oh bride!
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...
இதுவரை சிவராத்திரி
இனி என் வாழ்வில் அலங்கார நவராத்திரி
இனி புது ஆண்டு புது ஏடு புதுக் கணக்கு
Until now, my life was a dark night of vigil.
From now on, my life is a grand Navarathiri.
Now begins a new year, a new page, and a new account.
....................................
...
இதுவரை சிவராத்திரி......
ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ......ஆ.....ஆ.....
ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ......ஆ.....ஆ.....
ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ......ஆ.....ஆ.....
ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ......ஆ.....ஆ.....
Until now, it was Sivarathiri...
[Vocalizing]
[Vocalizing]
[Vocalizing]
[Vocalizing]
Sridevi lakshmi kann paarkkum velai subamangalam
The time when Goddess Sridevi Lakshmi bestows her glance is auspicious.
Sridevadevan arulodu aasi subamangalam
The grace and blessing of the Lord of lords is auspicious.
Aadhaara kolam aanantha mogam subamangalam
The foundational pattern of blissful love is auspicious.
Akilaanda devi mnamayaal vendum subamangalam
I pray for auspiciousness with the grace of the Goddess of the Universe.
……………..
...
Chorus :……………
[Chorus]
Idhuvarai sivarathiri
Until now, my life was a dark night of vigil (Sivarathiri).
Ini en vaazhvil alangaara navarathiri
From now on, my life is a grand, decorative festival (Navarathiri).
Ini pudhu aandu pudhu yaedu pudhu kanakku
Now begins a new year, a new page, and a new account.
Idhuvarai sivarathiri……
Until now, it was Sivarathiri...
………………
...
Avanarul kidaikkaamal adaikkalam kodukkaamal
Without obtaining His grace, without getting any shelter,
Nilavinai naan enni vaazhnthaenammaa
I lived pining for the moon, oh mother.
Avanarul kidaikkaamal adaikkalam kodukkaamal
Without obtaining His grace, without getting any shelter,
Nilavinai naan enni vaazhnthaenammaa
I lived pining for the moon, oh mother.
Naalaanaalum dheivam vanthu paarththathammaa
Even if it took time, God eventually came and looked upon me, oh mother.
Kaalam vanthu kadhavai thatti kettathammaa
Time arrived, knocked on the door, and inquired after me, oh mother.
Idhuvarai sivarathiri……
Until now, it was Sivarathiri...
Aa….aa…aa…aa…
[Vocalizing]
Pourenami naalandru paaludan pazham kondu
On the full moon day, with milk and fruits,
Vaazhpavar palarudu ulagaengumae
Many people live joyfully across the world.
Pourenami naalandru paaludan pazham kondu
On the full moon day, with milk and fruits,
Vaazhpavar palarudu ulagaengumae
Many people live joyfully across the world.
Iruvizhi naalaaga ilamaiyum paalaaga
With two pairs of eyes meeting, and youth pure as milk,
Uravugal thenaagum muhal sangamamae
Relationships become sweet as honey in this divine union.
Naalai naalai naalai endru vaazhnthaen
I lived hoping for tomorrow, tomorrow, and tomorrow.
Maalai soodum naalai ennai thaeinthaen
I wore myself out searching for the day I would wear the wedding garland.
Thaeipirai ini illai thirumagalae
There is no waning moon anymore, oh divine daughter!
Varum valarpirai un vaazhvil manamagalae…
A waxing moon of prosperity arrives in your life, oh bride!
………………
...
Idhuvarai sivarathiri
Until now, my life was a dark night of vigil.
Ini en vaazhvil alangaara navarathiri
From now on, my life is a grand Navarathiri.
Ini pudhu aandu pudhu yaedu pudhu kanakku
Now begins a new year, a new page, and a new account.
……………
...
Idhuvarai sivarathiri….
Until now, it was Sivarathiri...
Aa….aa….aa….aa…aa…..aa…..
[Vocalizing]
Aa….aa….aa….aa…aa…..aa…..
[Vocalizing]
Aa….aa….aa….aa…aa…..aa…..
[Vocalizing]
Aa….aa….aa….aa…aa…..aa…..
[Vocalizing]
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Idhuvarai Sivarathiri from the movie Aadugal Nanaikindrana (1981) is a deeply emotional song penned by lyricist Kannadasan. The lyrics depict a poignant transformation in a person's life, transitioning from a dark phase of longing, loneliness, and hardship into a bright era of prosperity and happiness. Kannadasan uses the metaphor of 'Sivarathiri' (a night of penance and long waiting) to represent past struggles, and 'Navarathiri' (a festive celebration of light and divinity) to symbolise the auspicious future. The song highlights the arrival of divine grace and destiny knocking on the door when hope seemed lost. Imagery such as the transition from a waning moon (Thaeipirai) to a waxing moon (Valarpirai), and opening a fresh account book on a new year, conveys renewal, marital union, and enduring happiness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Idhuvarai sivarathiri / Ini en vaazhvil alangaara navarathiri”
Compares past hardship to 'Sivarathiri' (a night of sleepless vigil/penance) and the joyful future to 'Navarathiri' (a colorful, grand festival).
Anaphora / Repetition (Monai)
“Ini pudhu aandu pudhu yaedu pudhu kanakku”
Repetition of the word 'pudhu' (new) emphasizes the theme of starting fresh and starting a new chapter in life.
Contrast / Antonymy
“Thaeipirai ini illai thirumagalae / Varum valarpirai un vaazhvil manamagalae…”
Contrasts 'Thaeipirai' (waning moon/decline) with 'Valarpirai' (waxing moon/growth) to indicate a permanent shift from sorrow to growth.
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Trivia
The song features lyrics by legendary poet Kannadasan and music composed by Shyam for the 1981 film 'Aadugal Nanaikindrana'. Kannadasan masterfully integrated classical Hindu cultural references like Sivarathiri, Navarathiri, Lakshmi, and Full Moon auspiciousness into contemporary film songs to express personal evolution and emotional relief.
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