Inbamenge Inbamenge Endru
From Manamulla Marutharam · 1958
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- Seerkazhi Govindarajan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Manamulla Marutharam1958
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Thoongaiyilae vaangugira moochu | The breath that is drawn while sleeping, |
| Idhu Suzhimaari ponaalum pochu | If its natural rhythm strays, life is gone. |
| Ulutha moongil udal mel minukku poochu | The shiny coating over a hollow, decayed bamboo body— |
| Endra mozhi endrum unmaiyaana pechu..aa..aa..aa.. | These words are an eternal truth spoken. |
| Male | |
| Inbamengae inbamengae endru thedu | Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is! |
| Adhu engirundha pothum athai naadi odu | Wherever it may be, run towards it and seek it. |
| Inbamengae inbamengae endru thedu | Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is! |
| Adhu engirundha pothum athai naadi odu | Wherever it may be, run towards it and seek it. |
| Inbamengae inbamengae endru thedu | Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is! |
| Male | |
| Indriruppor naalai ingae | Will those who are here today remain here tomorrow? |
| Iruppathenna unmai | Is that the truth? |
| Idhai ennidaamal serthu vaithu | Without reflecting on this, what good comes from hoarding wealth, |
| Kaathu enna nanmai | And guarding it so fervently? |
| Male | |
| Indriruppor naalai ingae | Will those who are here today remain here tomorrow? |
| Iruppathenna unmai | Is that the truth? |
| Idhai ennidaamal serthu vaithu | Without reflecting on this, what good comes from hoarding wealth, |
| Kaathu enna nanmai | And guarding it so fervently? |
| Male | |
| Irukum varai inbangalai | The quality of enjoying life's pleasures |
| Anubavikkum thanmai | As long as you are alive— |
| Illaiyendraal vaazhvinilae | If you do not possess that quality, in this life, |
| Unakku yedhu inimai.. | What sweetness remains for you? |
| Male | |
| Inbamengae … | Where is happiness... |
| Inbamengae inbamengae endru thedu | Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is! |
| Male | |
| Kanirasamaam mathuvarunthi | Drinking intoxicating liquor made of fruit juice, |
| Kalippathalla inbam | And making merry is not true happiness. |
| Kanigaiyarin thunaiyinilae | In the company of courtesans, |
| Kidaippathalla inbam | True happiness cannot be found. |
| Male | |
| Kanirasamaam mathuvarunthi | Drinking intoxicating liquor made of fruit juice, |
| Kalippathalla inbam | And making merry is not true happiness. |
| Kanigaiyarin thunaiyinilae | In the company of courtesans, |
| Kidaippathalla inbam | True happiness cannot be found. |
| Male | |
| Inaiyillaa manaiyaalin | The loving words of a peerless wife, |
| Vaaimozhiyae inbam | That indeed is true happiness. |
| Aval idhazh sindhum punnagaiye | The gentle smile that spills from her lips, |
| Alavillaatha inbam | Is boundless joy. |
| Male | |
| Inbamengae … | Where is happiness... |
| Inbamengae inbamengae endru thedu | Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is! |
| Adhu engirundha pothum athai naadi odu | Wherever it may be, run towards it and seek it. |
| Inbamengae inbamengae endru thedu | Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is! |
| Male | |
| Maadi manai kodi panam | Posh mansions, wealth worth crores, |
| Vaaganam veen jambam | Vehicles, and vain ostentation— |
| Vaazhvinilae oruvanuku | These do not give a person |
| Tharuvathalla inbam | True happiness in life. |
| Male | |
| Maadi manai kodi panam | Posh mansions, wealth worth crores, |
| Vaaganam veen jambam | Vehicles, and vain ostentation— |
| Vaazhvinilae oruvanuku | These do not give a person |
| Tharuvathalla inbam | True happiness in life. |
| Male | |
| Mazhalai mozhi vaayamutham | The sweet, nectar-like lisping words |
| Vazhangum pillaichelvam | Bestowed by the treasure of a child, |
| Un maar meethu udhaippathilae | When they kick playfulness upon your chest, |
| Kidaippadhu thaan inbam | That is where true joy is found! |
| Male | |
| Inbamengae … | Where is happiness... |
| Inbamengae inbamengae endru thedu | Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is! |
| Adhu engirundha pothum athai naadi odu | Wherever it may be, run towards it and seek it. |
| Inbamengae inbamengae endru thedu | Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is! |
தூங்கையிலே வாங்குகிற மூச்சு
இது சுழிமாறிப் போனாலும் போச்சு உலுத்த
மூங்கில் உடல் மேல் மினுக்குப் பூச்சு
என்ற மொழி என்றும் உண்மையான பேச்சு.....ஆ..ஆஅ...
The breath that is drawn while sleeping,
If its natural rhythm strays, life is gone.
The shiny coating over a hollow, decayed bamboo body—
These words are an eternal truth spoken.
இன்பமெங்கே இன்பமெங்கே என்று தேடு
அது எங்கிருந்த போதும் அதை நாடி ஓடு
இன்பமெங்கே இன்பமெங்கே என்று தேடு
அது எங்கிருந்த போதும் அதை நாடி ஓடு
இன்பமெங்கே இன்பமெங்கே என்று தேடு
Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is!
Wherever it may be, run towards it and seek it.
Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is!
Wherever it may be, run towards it and seek it.
Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is!
இன்றிருப்போர் நாளை இங்கே
இருப்பதென்ன உண்மை
இதை எண்ணிடாது சேர்த்து வைத்து
காத்து என்ன நன்மை
Will those who are here today remain here tomorrow?
Is that the truth?
Without reflecting on this, what good comes from hoarding wealth,
And guarding it so fervently?
இன்றிருப்போர் நாளை இங்கே
இருப்பதென்ன உண்மை
இதை எண்ணிடாது சேர்த்து வைத்து
காத்து என்ன நன்மை
Will those who are here today remain here tomorrow?
Is that the truth?
Without reflecting on this, what good comes from hoarding wealth,
And guarding it so fervently?
இருக்கும் வரை இன்பங்களை
அனுபவிக்கும் தன்மை
இல்லையென்றால் வாழ்வினிலே
உனக்கு ஏது இனிமை......
The quality of enjoying life's pleasures
As long as you are alive—
If you do not possess that quality, in this life,
What sweetness remains for you?
இன்பமெங்கே ....
இன்பமெங்கே இன்பமெங்கே என்று தேடு
Where is happiness...
Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is!
கனிரசமாம் மதுவருந்தி
களிப்பதல்ல இன்பம்
கணிகையரின் துணையினிலே
கிடைப்பதல்ல இன்பம்
Drinking intoxicating liquor made of fruit juice,
And making merry is not true happiness.
In the company of courtesans,
True happiness cannot be found.
கனிரசமாம் மதுவருந்தி
களிப்பதல்ல இன்பம்
கணிகையரின் துணையினிலே
கிடைப்பதல்ல இன்பம்
Drinking intoxicating liquor made of fruit juice,
And making merry is not true happiness.
In the company of courtesans,
True happiness cannot be found.
இணையில்லா மனையாளின்
வாய்மொழியே இன்பம் – அவள்
இதழ் சிந்தும் புன்னகையே
அளவில்லாத இன்பம்.....
The loving words of a peerless wife,
That indeed is true happiness.
The gentle smile that spills from her lips,
Is boundless joy.
இன்பமெங்கே ....
இன்பமெங்கே இன்பமெங்கே என்று தேடு
அது எங்கிருந்த போதும் அதை நாடி ஓடு
இன்பமெங்கே இன்பமெங்கே என்று தேடு
Where is happiness...
Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is!
Wherever it may be, run towards it and seek it.
Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is!
மாடி மனை கோடி பணம்
வாகனம் வீண் ஜம்பம்
வாழ்வினிலே ஒருவனுக்கு
தருவதல்ல இன்பம்
Posh mansions, wealth worth crores,
Vehicles, and vain ostentation—
These do not give a person
True happiness in life.
மாடி மனை கோடி பணம்
வாகனம் வீண் ஜம்பம்
வாழ்வினிலே ஒருவனுக்கு
தருவதல்ல இன்பம்
Posh mansions, wealth worth crores,
Vehicles, and vain ostentation—
These do not give a person
True happiness in life.
மழலை மொழி வாயமுதம்
வழங்கும் பிள்ளைச் செல்வம்
உன் மார் மீது உதைப்பதிலே
கிடைப்பதுதான் இன்பம்.....
The sweet, nectar-like lisping words
Bestowed by the treasure of a child,
When they kick playfulness upon your chest,
That is where true joy is found!
இன்பமெங்கே ....
இன்பமெங்கே இன்பமெங்கே என்று தேடு
அது எங்கிருந்த போதும் அதை நாடி ஓடு
இன்பமெங்கே இன்பமெங்கே என்று தேடு
Where is happiness...
Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is!
Wherever it may be, run towards it and seek it.
Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is!
Thoongaiyilae vaangugira moochu
The breath that is drawn while sleeping,
Idhu Suzhimaari ponaalum pochu
If its natural rhythm strays, life is gone.
Ulutha moongil udal mel minukku poochu
The shiny coating over a hollow, decayed bamboo body—
Endra mozhi endrum unmaiyaana pechu..aa..aa..aa..
These words are an eternal truth spoken.
Inbamengae inbamengae endru thedu
Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is!
Adhu engirundha pothum athai naadi odu
Wherever it may be, run towards it and seek it.
Inbamengae inbamengae endru thedu
Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is!
Adhu engirundha pothum athai naadi odu
Wherever it may be, run towards it and seek it.
Inbamengae inbamengae endru thedu
Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is!
Indriruppor naalai ingae
Will those who are here today remain here tomorrow?
Iruppathenna unmai
Is that the truth?
Idhai ennidaamal serthu vaithu
Without reflecting on this, what good comes from hoarding wealth,
Kaathu enna nanmai
And guarding it so fervently?
Indriruppor naalai ingae
Will those who are here today remain here tomorrow?
Iruppathenna unmai
Is that the truth?
Idhai ennidaamal serthu vaithu
Without reflecting on this, what good comes from hoarding wealth,
Kaathu enna nanmai
And guarding it so fervently?
Irukum varai inbangalai
The quality of enjoying life's pleasures
Anubavikkum thanmai
As long as you are alive—
Illaiyendraal vaazhvinilae
If you do not possess that quality, in this life,
Unakku yedhu inimai..
What sweetness remains for you?
Inbamengae …
Where is happiness...
Inbamengae inbamengae endru thedu
Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is!
Kanirasamaam mathuvarunthi
Drinking intoxicating liquor made of fruit juice,
Kalippathalla inbam
And making merry is not true happiness.
Kanigaiyarin thunaiyinilae
In the company of courtesans,
Kidaippathalla inbam
True happiness cannot be found.
Kanirasamaam mathuvarunthi
Drinking intoxicating liquor made of fruit juice,
Kalippathalla inbam
And making merry is not true happiness.
Kanigaiyarin thunaiyinilae
In the company of courtesans,
Kidaippathalla inbam
True happiness cannot be found.
Inaiyillaa manaiyaalin
The loving words of a peerless wife,
Vaaimozhiyae inbam
That indeed is true happiness.
Aval idhazh sindhum punnagaiye
The gentle smile that spills from her lips,
Alavillaatha inbam
Is boundless joy.
Inbamengae …
Where is happiness...
Inbamengae inbamengae endru thedu
Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is!
Adhu engirundha pothum athai naadi odu
Wherever it may be, run towards it and seek it.
Inbamengae inbamengae endru thedu
Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is!
Maadi manai kodi panam
Posh mansions, wealth worth crores,
Vaaganam veen jambam
Vehicles, and vain ostentation—
Vaazhvinilae oruvanuku
These do not give a person
Tharuvathalla inbam
True happiness in life.
Maadi manai kodi panam
Posh mansions, wealth worth crores,
Vaaganam veen jambam
Vehicles, and vain ostentation—
Vaazhvinilae oruvanuku
These do not give a person
Tharuvathalla inbam
True happiness in life.
Mazhalai mozhi vaayamutham
The sweet, nectar-like lisping words
Vazhangum pillaichelvam
Bestowed by the treasure of a child,
Un maar meethu udhaippathilae
When they kick playfulness upon your chest,
Kidaippadhu thaan inbam
That is where true joy is found!
Inbamengae …
Where is happiness...
Inbamengae inbamengae endru thedu
Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is!
Adhu engirundha pothum athai naadi odu
Wherever it may be, run towards it and seek it.
Inbamengae inbamengae endru thedu
Search where true happiness lies, seek where it is!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This philosophical song 'Inbamengae' explores the true nature and source of human happiness. It opens with a reflection on impermanence, comparing the fragile human body to a shiny but hollow bamboo that can lose life at any breath. The lyrics caution against hoarding wealth or believing that temporary worldly status lasts forever, reminding us that life is uncertain and fleeting.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Thoongaiyilae vaangugira moochu”
Matching second consonants across lines, e.g., 'Thoongaiyilae' and 'Idhu' / 'Ulutha' creates a rhythmic harmony in Tamil poetry.
Monaul / Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kanirasamaam mathuvarunthi”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds such as 'Kanirasamaam' and 'Kanigaiyarin' creates a musical cadence.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Ulutha moongil udal mel minukku poochu”
Comparing the human body to a 'decayed bamboo' coated with polish ('Ulutha moongil udal mel minukku poochu') metaphorically underscores the physical fragility of human existence.
Did you know?
Trivia
Composed by K. V. Mahadevan and rendered in the commanding, resonant voice of Seerkazhi Govindarajan, this philosophical classic from 'Manamulla Marutharam' (1958) features lyricist A. Maruthakasi's deep moral insights influenced by Siddhar philosophy.
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