Idhuvum Iraivan Leelaiya
From Sengottai Singam · 1958
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Sengottai Singam1958
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Idhuvum iraivan leelaiyaa | Is this also God's divine play? |
| Idhuvum iraivan leelaiyaa | Is this also God's divine play? |
| Eliyorkku ulagil idamillaiyaa | Is there no place in this world for the weak? |
| Idhuvum iraivan leelaiyaa | Is this also God's divine play? |
| Eliyorkku ulagil idamillaiyaa | Is there no place in this world for the weak? |
| Idhuvum iraivan leelaiyaa | Is this also God's divine play? |
| Female | |
| Enniyathondru nadanthathu ondru | One thing was planned, but another came to pass, |
| Enniyathondru nadanthathu ondru | One thing was planned, but another came to pass, |
| Ezhaiyin ullam vaaadudhae indru | The heart of the poor person suffers in pain today. |
| Idhuvum iraivan leelaiyaa | Is this also God's divine play? |
| Eliyorkku ulagil idamillaiyaa | Is there no place in this world for the weak? |
| Idhuvum iraivan leelaiyaa | Is this also God's divine play? |
| Female | |
| Kunjudanae oru thaai paravai | A mother bird along with her little chick, |
| Koodizhandhae yengum velaiyilae | At a time when they long in despair after losing their nest, |
| Kunjudanae oru thaai paravai | A mother bird along with her little chick, |
| Koodizhandhae yengum velaiyilae | At a time when they long in despair after losing their nest, |
| Vanjagamae puriyum vidhiyaalae | Because of treacherous fate that acts deceitfully, |
| Vanjagamae puriyum vidhiyaalae | Because of treacherous fate that acts deceitfully, |
| Varunthuthae siragum murindhadhanaalae | It grieves as its wings lie broken. |
| Female | |
| Idhuvum iraivan leelaiyaa | Is this also God's divine play? |
| Eliyorkku ulagil idamillaiyaa | Is there no place in this world for the weak? |
| Idhuvum iraivan leelaiyaa | Is this also God's divine play? |
இதுவும் இறைவன் லீலையா
இதுவும் இறைவன் லீலையா
எளியோர்க்கு உலகில் இடமில்லையா
இதுவும் இறைவன் லீலையா
எளியோர்க்கு உலகில் இடமில்லையா
இதுவும் இறைவன் லீலையா
Is this also God's divine play?
Is this also God's divine play?
Is there no place in this world for the weak?
Is this also God's divine play?
Is there no place in this world for the weak?
Is this also God's divine play?
எண்ணியதொன்று நடந்தது ஒன்று
எண்ணியதொன்று நடந்தது ஒன்று
ஏழையின் உள்ளம் வாடுதே இன்று...
இதுவும் இறைவன் லீலையா
எளியோர்க்கு உலகில் இடமில்லையா
இதுவும் இறைவன் லீலையா
One thing was planned, but another came to pass,
One thing was planned, but another came to pass,
The heart of the poor person suffers in pain today.
Is this also God's divine play?
Is there no place in this world for the weak?
Is this also God's divine play?
குஞ்சுடனே ஒரு தாய்ப் பறவை
கூடிழந்தே ஏங்கும் வேளையிலே
குஞ்சுடனே ஒரு தாய்ப் பறவை
கூடிழந்தே ஏங்கும் வேளையிலே
வஞ்சகமே புரியும் விதியாலே
வஞ்சகமே புரியும் விதியாலே
வருந்துதே சிறகும் முறிந்ததனாலே..
A mother bird along with her little chick,
At a time when they long in despair after losing their nest,
A mother bird along with her little chick,
At a time when they long in despair after losing their nest,
Because of treacherous fate that acts deceitfully,
Because of treacherous fate that acts deceitfully,
It grieves as its wings lie broken.
இதுவும் இறைவன் லீலையா
எளியோர்க்கு உலகில் இடமில்லையா
இதுவும் இறைவன் லீலையா
Is this also God's divine play?
Is there no place in this world for the weak?
Is this also God's divine play?
Idhuvum iraivan leelaiyaa
Is this also God's divine play?
Idhuvum iraivan leelaiyaa
Is this also God's divine play?
Eliyorkku ulagil idamillaiyaa
Is there no place in this world for the weak?
Idhuvum iraivan leelaiyaa
Is this also God's divine play?
Eliyorkku ulagil idamillaiyaa
Is there no place in this world for the weak?
Idhuvum iraivan leelaiyaa
Is this also God's divine play?
Enniyathondru nadanthathu ondru
One thing was planned, but another came to pass,
Enniyathondru nadanthathu ondru
One thing was planned, but another came to pass,
Ezhaiyin ullam vaaadudhae indru
The heart of the poor person suffers in pain today.
Idhuvum iraivan leelaiyaa
Is this also God's divine play?
Eliyorkku ulagil idamillaiyaa
Is there no place in this world for the weak?
Idhuvum iraivan leelaiyaa
Is this also God's divine play?
Kunjudanae oru thaai paravai
A mother bird along with her little chick,
Koodizhandhae yengum velaiyilae
At a time when they long in despair after losing their nest,
Kunjudanae oru thaai paravai
A mother bird along with her little chick,
Koodizhandhae yengum velaiyilae
At a time when they long in despair after losing their nest,
Vanjagamae puriyum vidhiyaalae
Because of treacherous fate that acts deceitfully,
Vanjagamae puriyum vidhiyaalae
Because of treacherous fate that acts deceitfully,
Varunthuthae siragum murindhadhanaalae
It grieves as its wings lie broken.
Idhuvum iraivan leelaiyaa
Is this also God's divine play?
Eliyorkku ulagil idamillaiyaa
Is there no place in this world for the weak?
Idhuvum iraivan leelaiyaa
Is this also God's divine play?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This poignant song expresses anguish and helpless grief over the harsh realities of life. The lyricist questions whether the suffering of the poor and weak is merely a game or divine play ('leelai') created by God. It laments how human intentions often collapse under fate, leaving the helpless without a place or comfort in the world. Using the metaphor of a mother bird and her chick losing their nest and suffering with broken wings due to cruel fate, the song highlights the despair of experiencing tragedy when one is least capable of enduring it.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhetorical Question
“Idhuvum iraivan leelaiyaa”
The speaker repeatedly questions divine play and justice ('leelaiyaa', 'idamillaiyaa') to highlight deep suffering and despair rather than seeking a literal answer.
Metaphor
“Kunjudanae oru thaai paravai koodizhandhae yengum velaiyilae”
The displaced and helpless human protagonist is metaphorically compared to a mother bird losing her nest and suffering with broken wings.
Anaaphora (Repetition)
“Idhuvum iraivan leelaiyaa”
The refrain 'Idhuvum iraivan leelaiyaa' is repeated to emphasize the central theme of questioning destiny.
Mónai (Initial Assonance / Alliteration)
“Enniyathondru nadanthathu ondru / Ezhaiyin ullam vaaadudhae indru”
Matching initial vowel sounds in 'Enniyathondru' and 'Ezhaiyin' creates rhythmic harmony in Tamil poetry.
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Trivia
Sengottai Singam (1958) is an action-adventure film starring M. G. Ramachandran and Saroja Devi. The music was composed by legendary music director K. V. Mahadevan. This track stands out as an evocative emotional melody rendered flawlessly by P. Susheela, written by A. Maruthakasi, reflecting his signature philosophical lyricism.
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