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Iruppavargal Anubavikka

From Naalu Veli Nilam · 1959

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Naalu Veli Nilam1959

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Paadupattu thaedi panam kuvithuBy working hard and accumulating wealth,
Maadi manai nilapulangal vaanghi vaithuBuying multi-storeyed houses, land, and estates,
Vaazhvdhanaal sugabogam vandhidumaWill true luxurious happiness come to life?
Maaradha mana niarvu thandhiduma…hooWill it provide an unshakeable contentment of mind?
Female
Iruppavargal anubavikkaFor those who possess wealth to enjoy,
Irukkudhu pala inbamaThere are many pleasures waiting.
Iruppavargal anubavikkaFor those who possess wealth to enjoy,
Irukkudhu pala inbamaThere are many pleasures waiting.
Idhayunarndhu adhai erindhuFeeling it deeply in the heart and burning with passion,
Sugikka vaenum endrumaeOne must relish and enjoy it forever.
Idhayunarndhu adhai erindhuFeeling it deeply in the heart and burning with passion,
Sugikka vaenum endrumaeOne must relish and enjoy it forever.
Iruppavargal …panam iruppavargal anubhavikkaFor those who have... for those who have money to enjoy,
Irukkudhu pala inbamaThere are many pleasures waiting.
Female
Thevaikku mel porulaiOh those who hoard wealth beyond their needs,
Saerthu vaithu kaappavaraeAnd guard it greedily!
Aavi pona pinn adhanaalOnce life departs from the body,
Enna palan solveerae ..haa..aa..aaTell me, what benefit does it bring?
Female
Kalanum varum munnaeBefore Yama, the god of death, arrives,
Kannirandum moodum munnaeBefore both eyes close forever,
Kalanum varum munnaeBefore Yama, the god of death, arrives,
Kannirandum moodum munnaeBefore both eyes close forever,
Vaalibam vaazhvil thondriBefore youth appears in life
Vaanavillaai maraiyum munnaeAnd disappears like a rainbow,
Vaalibam vaazhvil thondriBefore youth appears in life
Vaanavillaai maraiyum munnaeAnd disappears like a rainbow,
Vandaaga aadi paadi ulagilaeDancing and singing like a bumblebee in this world,
Female
Iruppavargal …panam iruppavargal anubhavikkaFor those who have... for those who have money to enjoy,
Irukkudhu pala inbamaThere are many pleasures waiting.
Idhayunarndhu adhai erindhuFeeling it deeply in the heart and burning with passion,
Sugikka vaenum endrumaeOne must relish and enjoy it forever.
Iruppavargal anubavikkaFor those who possess wealth to enjoy,
Irukkudhu pala inbamaThere are many pleasures waiting.
Female
Haa…aaaAh... ah...
Anga nirathukku thangamum eedamooCan gold match the beauty of my complexional radiance?
Pongum vizhi paarvaikkuTo the gaze of overflowing eyes,
Pudhu vairam inaiyaamooCan a new diamond compare?
Kunguma idhazhukku sembhpavazham nigaramooIs red coral equal to saffron-tinted lips?
Kodaana kodi porul oruCan millions upon millions of riches
Konju mozhi suvai tharumooGive the sweet taste of a loving, lisping word?
Haa…aaa..Ah... ah...
Female
Sengarumbhu saar eduthuExtracting juice from red sugarcane,
Thaenudanae adhai saerthuAnd blending it with pure honey,
Sengarumbhu saar eduthuExtracting juice from red sugarcane,
Thaenudanae adhai saerthuAnd blending it with pure honey,
Singaara rasamalippomWe shall offer the divine nectar of romance,
Thaedi yaarum varum podhuWhenever someone comes searching for us,
Singaara rasamalippomWe shall offer the divine nectar of romance,
Thaedi yaarum varum podhuWhenever someone comes searching for us,
Thigattaadha thanimai thandhu vaazhvilaeGranting an unwearying solitude in life,
Female
Iruppavargal …panam iruppavargal anubhavikkaFor those who have... for those who have money to enjoy,
Irukkudhu pala inbamaThere are many pleasures waiting.
Idhayunarndhu adhai erindhuFeeling it deeply in the heart and burning with passion,
Sugikka vaenum endrumaeOne must relish and enjoy it forever.
Iruppavargal anubavikkaFor those who possess wealth to enjoy,
Irukkudhu pala inbamaThere are many pleasures waiting.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from 'Naalu Veli Nilam' (1959) contrasts the futility of hoarding material wealth with the genuine fulfillment found in embracing life's joy and love. The lyricist questions the relentless pursuit of money and property, reminding the listener that youth is temporary like a rainbow and death is inevitable. Storing wealth beyond one's needs serves no purpose once life departs.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Vaalibam vaazhvil thondri Vaanavillaai maraiyum munnae

Youth is vividly compared to a rainbow that appears temporarily in life and quickly disappears.

Rhetorical Question

Aavi pona pinn adhanaal Enna palan solveerae

The lyricist uses a rhetorical question to highlight the uselessness of accumulated riches after death.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Kalanum varum munnae / Vaalibam vaazhvil thondri

The second consonant 'la' rhymes between 'Kalanum' and 'Vaalibam' across stanzas, establishing rhythmic flow in Tamil poetry.

Hyperbole & Comparison

Anga nirathukku thangamum eedamoo Pudhu vairam inaiyaamoo

Human features and romantic warmth are juxtaposed with gold, diamonds, and corals to emphasize that physical/emotional intimacy far exceeds material treasures.

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Trivia

Naalu Veli Nilam (1959) was adapted from a popular stage play written by famed Tamil writer T. Janakiraman. The film's music by K. V. Mahadevan showcases a classic late-1950s cinematic blend of classical elements and theatrical storytelling, brought to life by P. Susheela's expressive vocals.

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