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Lyrics & meaning

Inbam Tharuvadhu Nee

From Tamizhariyum Perumal · 1942

Lyricist
Udumalai Narayanakavi
Singer
V. A. Chellappa
Music director
B. R. Rejin
Details
Tamizhariyum Perumal1942

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Inbam tharuvadhu nee unarvaaiRealize that which bestows happiness,
Ulagil inbam tharuvadhu nee unarvaaiRealize that which bestows happiness in the world,
Idaiyooraagum thiraiyagandraalOnce the veil acting as an obstacle is removed,
Ulagil inbam tharuvadhu nee unarvaaiRealize that which bestows happiness in the world,
Idaiyooraagum thiraiyagandraalOnce the veil acting as an obstacle is removed,
Ulagil inbam tharuvadhu nee unarvaaiRealize that which bestows happiness in the world,
Male
Kandham suvaiyisai…ee…ae…vaa…aa…vaa…Fragrance, taste, music... ee... ae... come... aa... come...
Kandham suvaiyisai kaatchi uttrarivumFragrance, taste, music, vision, and keen perception,
Kandham suvaiyisai kaatchi uttrarivumFragrance, taste, music, vision, and keen perception,
Aimbhulanum paramaanandham peraFor the five senses to attain supreme bliss,
Aimbhulanum paramaanandham peraFor the five senses to attain supreme bliss,
Inbam tharuvadhu nee unarvaaiRealize that which bestows happiness,
Male
Kaadhal iruvarin karutthondraagumWhen the minds of two lovers unite as one,
Kaadhal iruvarin karutthondraagumWhen the minds of two lovers unite as one,
Podhinil adhu pol ilaiyor sugamaeIn that moment, such is the true joy of the young,
Kaadhal iruvarin karutthondraagumWhen the minds of two lovers unite as one,
Podhinil adhu pol ilaiyor sugamaeIn that moment, such is the true joy of the young,
Odhum kadavul padhiyaagavum naam…As God who is praised becomes our lord...
Aa…aa…aa…Aa... aa... aa...
Odhum kadavul padhiyaagavum naamAs God who is praised becomes our lord,
Odhum kadavul padhiyaagavum naamAs God who is praised becomes our lord,
Ondodi polum snaegam kondaalIf we form a bond of affection even for a moment,
Ondodi polum snaegam kondaalIf we form a bond of affection even for a moment,
Ondodi polum snaegam kondaalIf we form a bond of affection even for a moment,
Male
Inbam perum vazhi yaam unarvomWe shall realize the path to obtaining happiness,
Idaiyooraagum thiraiyagandraalOnce the veil acting as an obstacle is removed,
Ulagil inbam perum vazhi yaam unarvomWe shall realize the path to obtaining happiness in the world.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classical Tamil song explores the spiritual and philosophical nature of ultimate bliss (paramaanandham) and human connection. It emphasizes that real happiness in the world is realized when the metaphorical veil of ignorance and worldly obstacles (idaiyooraagum thirai) is lifted. When all five senses—smell, taste, sound, sight, and mind/intellect—are satisfied and purified, one attains supreme joy. Furthermore, it speaks to the union of souls in love and friendship, noting that when hearts unite in harmony and divine protection is acknowledged, the true path to eternal peace and joy is revealed.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani/Uvameyam)

Idaiyooraagum thiraiyagandraal

The word 'Thirai' (veil) is used metaphorically to represent ignorance, ego, or worldly obstacles that prevent a human from experiencing ultimate bliss.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Inbam tharuvadhu nee unarvaai / Kandham suvaiyisai kaatchi uttrarivum

Rhyming of the second letter across consecutive lines ('Inbam' and 'Ulagil' / 'Kandham' and 'Aimbhulanum').

Alliteration (Monaai)

Kaadhal iruvarin karutthondraagum

Repetition of initial consonant sounds across words in the line ('Kaadhal' and 'karutthondraagum').

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Trivia

'Tamizhariyum Perumal' (1942) is a classic Tamil cinema musical starring TR Mahalingam. Udumalai Narayanakavi, known as 'Kavirayar', composed the lyrics utilizing traditional Carnatic rhythm structure and classical Tamil poetic imagery.

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