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 unarvaai | Realize that which bestows happiness, |
| Ulagil inbam tharuvadhu nee unarvaai | Realize that which bestows happiness in the world, |
| Idaiyooraagum thiraiyagandraal | Once the veil acting as an obstacle is removed, |
| Ulagil inbam tharuvadhu nee unarvaai | Realize that which bestows happiness in the world, |
| Idaiyooraagum thiraiyagandraal | Once the veil acting as an obstacle is removed, |
| Ulagil inbam tharuvadhu nee unarvaai | Realize 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 uttrarivum | Fragrance, taste, music, vision, and keen perception, |
| Kandham suvaiyisai kaatchi uttrarivum | Fragrance, taste, music, vision, and keen perception, |
| Aimbhulanum paramaanandham pera | For the five senses to attain supreme bliss, |
| Aimbhulanum paramaanandham pera | For the five senses to attain supreme bliss, |
| Inbam tharuvadhu nee unarvaai | Realize that which bestows happiness, |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal iruvarin karutthondraagum | When the minds of two lovers unite as one, |
| Kaadhal iruvarin karutthondraagum | When the minds of two lovers unite as one, |
| Podhinil adhu pol ilaiyor sugamae | In that moment, such is the true joy of the young, |
| Kaadhal iruvarin karutthondraagum | When the minds of two lovers unite as one, |
| Podhinil adhu pol ilaiyor sugamae | In 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 naam | As God who is praised becomes our lord, |
| Odhum kadavul padhiyaagavum naam | As God who is praised becomes our lord, |
| Ondodi polum snaegam kondaal | If we form a bond of affection even for a moment, |
| Ondodi polum snaegam kondaal | If we form a bond of affection even for a moment, |
| Ondodi polum snaegam kondaal | If we form a bond of affection even for a moment, |
| Male | |
| Inbam perum vazhi yaam unarvom | We shall realize the path to obtaining happiness, |
| Idaiyooraagum thiraiyagandraal | Once the veil acting as an obstacle is removed, |
| Ulagil inbam perum vazhi yaam unarvom | We shall realize the path to obtaining happiness in the world. |
இன்பம் தருவது நீ உணர்வாய்
உலகில் இன்பம் தருவது நீ உணர்வாய்
இடையூறாகும் திரையகன்றால்
உலகில் இன்பம் தருவது நீ உணர்வாய்
இடையூறாகும் திரையகன்றால்
உலகில் இன்பம் தருவது நீ உணர்வாய்
Realize that which bestows happiness,
Realize that which bestows happiness in the world,
Once the veil acting as an obstacle is removed,
Realize that which bestows happiness in the world,
Once the veil acting as an obstacle is removed,
Realize that which bestows happiness in the world,
கந்தம் சுவையிசை...ஈ...ஏ...வா...அ...வா...
கந்தம் சுவையிசை காட்சி உற்றறிவும்
கந்தம் சுவையிசை காட்சி உற்றறிவும்
ஐம்புலனும் பரமானந்தம் பெற
ஐம்புலனும் பரமானந்தம் பெற
இன்பம் தருவது நீ உணர்வாய்
Fragrance, taste, music... ee... ae... come... aa... come...
Fragrance, taste, music, vision, and keen perception,
Fragrance, taste, music, vision, and keen perception,
For the five senses to attain supreme bliss,
For the five senses to attain supreme bliss,
Realize that which bestows happiness,
காதல் இருவரின் கருத்தொன்றாகும்
காதல் இருவரின் கருத்தொன்றாகும்
போதினில் அதுபோல் இலையோர் சுகமே
காதல் இருவரின் கருத்தொன்றாகும்
போதினில் அதுபோல் இலையோர் சுகமே
ஓதும் கடவுள் பதியாகவும் நாம்.....
ஆ...ஆ...ஆ...
ஓதும் கடவுள் பதியாகவும் நாம்
ஓதும் கடவுள் பதியாகவும் நாம்
ஒண்டோடி போலும் ஸ்நேகம் கொண்டால்
ஒண்டோடி போலும் ஸ்நேகம் கொண்டால்
ஒண்டோடி போலும் ஸ்நேகம் கொண்டால்
When the minds of two lovers unite as one,
When the minds of two lovers unite as one,
In that moment, such is the true joy of the young,
When the minds of two lovers unite as one,
In that moment, such is the true joy of the young,
As God who is praised becomes our lord...
Aa... aa... aa...
As God who is praised becomes our lord,
As God who is praised becomes our lord,
If we form a bond of affection even for a moment,
If we form a bond of affection even for a moment,
If we form a bond of affection even for a moment,
இன்பம் பெறும் வழி யாம் உணர்வோம்
இடையூறாகும் திரையகன்றால்
உலகில் இன்பம் பெறும் வழி யாம் உணர்வோம்
We shall realize the path to obtaining happiness,
Once the veil acting as an obstacle is removed,
We shall realize the path to obtaining happiness in the world.
Inbam tharuvadhu nee unarvaai
Realize that which bestows happiness,
Ulagil inbam tharuvadhu nee unarvaai
Realize that which bestows happiness in the world,
Idaiyooraagum thiraiyagandraal
Once the veil acting as an obstacle is removed,
Ulagil inbam tharuvadhu nee unarvaai
Realize that which bestows happiness in the world,
Idaiyooraagum thiraiyagandraal
Once the veil acting as an obstacle is removed,
Ulagil inbam tharuvadhu nee unarvaai
Realize that which bestows happiness in the world,
Kandham suvaiyisai…ee…ae…vaa…aa…vaa…
Fragrance, taste, music... ee... ae... come... aa... come...
Kandham suvaiyisai kaatchi uttrarivum
Fragrance, taste, music, vision, and keen perception,
Kandham suvaiyisai kaatchi uttrarivum
Fragrance, taste, music, vision, and keen perception,
Aimbhulanum paramaanandham pera
For the five senses to attain supreme bliss,
Aimbhulanum paramaanandham pera
For the five senses to attain supreme bliss,
Inbam tharuvadhu nee unarvaai
Realize that which bestows happiness,
Kaadhal iruvarin karutthondraagum
When the minds of two lovers unite as one,
Kaadhal iruvarin karutthondraagum
When the minds of two lovers unite as one,
Podhinil adhu pol ilaiyor sugamae
In that moment, such is the true joy of the young,
Kaadhal iruvarin karutthondraagum
When the minds of two lovers unite as one,
Podhinil adhu pol ilaiyor sugamae
In 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 naam
As God who is praised becomes our lord,
Odhum kadavul padhiyaagavum naam
As God who is praised becomes our lord,
Ondodi polum snaegam kondaal
If we form a bond of affection even for a moment,
Ondodi polum snaegam kondaal
If we form a bond of affection even for a moment,
Ondodi polum snaegam kondaal
If we form a bond of affection even for a moment,
Inbam perum vazhi yaam unarvom
We shall realize the path to obtaining happiness,
Idaiyooraagum thiraiyagandraal
Once the veil acting as an obstacle is removed,
Ulagil inbam perum vazhi yaam unarvom
We 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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