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Lyrics & meaning

Jadhagam Silarukku

From Kuzhanthaigal Kanda Kudiyarasu · 1960

Lyricist
Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
Singer
Trichy Loganathan
Music director
T. G. Lingappa
Details
Kuzhanthaigal Kanda Kudiyarasu1960

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Jaadhagam silarukku sathagamHoroscope is favorable to some
Adhu sariillaenna paadhagamIf it is not right, it brings misfortune
Jaadhagam silarukku sathagamHoroscope is favorable to some
Adhu sariillaenna paadhagamIf it is not right, it brings misfortune
Vaana vingyanathin leelaigalaalaeDue to the play of celestial science
Vaana vingyanathin leelaigalaalaeDue to the play of celestial science
Vaazhvil kiragam maaruvathalaeAs planetary positions change in life
Jaadhagam silarukku sathagamHoroscope is favorable to some
Male
Adimaiyai arasan aakkidumaiyyaIt can make a slave into a king, sir
Ammiyum kaatril parandhidumaiyaaEven a heavy grinding stone will fly in the wind, sir
Adimaiyai arasan aakkidumaiyyaIt can make a slave into a king, sir
Ammiyum kaatril parandhidumaiyaaEven a heavy grinding stone will fly in the wind, sir
Kozhaiyum vengaiyai kolvaanaiyaaEven a coward will kill a tiger, sir
Kozhaiyum vengaiyai kolvaanaiyaaEven a coward will kill a tiger, sir
Oomaiyum kaaviyum solvaanaiyaaEven a mute person will recite epic poetry, sir
Oomaiyum kaaviyum solvaanaiyaaEven a mute person will recite epic poetry, sir
Male
Vaithiyan paithiyam aavaanaiyaa..haa..aa..aaA doctor himself will turn insane, sir.. haa.. aa.. aa
Vaithiyan paithiyam aavaanaiyaa.A doctor himself will turn insane, sir.
Vathal kuthiraiyum paaindhiumaiyaaEven an emaciated horse will leap forward, sir
Jaadhagam silarukku sathagamHoroscope is favorable to some
Adhu sariillaenna paadhagamIf it is not right, it brings misfortune
Jaadhagam silarukku sathagamHoroscope is favorable to some
Male
Mannavanodu magizhndhavar andhoAlas, those who rejoiced alongside the king
Hoo oo ooHoo oo oo
Mannavanodu magizhndhavar andhoAlas, those who rejoiced alongside the king
Thanandhaniyaai thavipaaraiyaaWill suffer all alone, sir
Paneer kamalum panjanai vaazhvorThose who lived on soft beds fragrant with rosewater
Paneer kamalum panjanai vaazhvorThose who lived on soft beds fragrant with rosewater
Senner sindhi kalanguvaar aiyyaWill shed blood-red tears and grieve, sir
Male
Vaazhavidamal keduthidum aiyaaIt will ruin life without letting one live, sir
Vaazhavidamal keduthidum aiyaaIt will ruin life without letting one live, sir
Haaa ..aaaHaaa ..aaa
Saagavidamal thaduthidumaiyaaYet it will prevent one from dying as well, sir
Male
Jaadhagam silarukku sathagamHoroscope is favorable to some
Adhu sariillaenna paadhagamIf it is not right, it brings misfortune
Jaadhagam silarukku sathagamHoroscope is favorable to some
Adhu sariillaenna paadhagamIf it is not right, it brings misfortune

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic philosophical song from 'Kuzhanthaigal Kanda Kudiyarasu' explores the unpredictable nature of fate, astrology, and planetary alignments. It highlights how human fortune fluctuates dramatically—a horoscope can raise a beggar to royalty or make impossible feats occur when favorable, but cause intense misery and downfall when unfavorable.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhukai (Second letter rhyme)

Jaadhagam silarukku sathagam / Adhu sariillaenna paadhagam

Matching second consonant 'dha' in 'Jaadhagam' and 'paadhagam' creates rhythmic harmony across lines.

Monaai (Alliteration)

Paneer kamalum panjanai vaazhvor

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'P' in 'Paneer', 'panjanai'.

Hyperbole (Exaggeration)

Ammiyum kaatril parandhidumaiyaa

Exaggerating the power of fate by claiming a heavy grinding stone (ammi) can fly in the wind.

Irony & Paradox

Vaazhavidamal keduthidum aiyaa ... Saagavidamal thaduthidumaiyaa

Highlights life's cruel twists where fate prevents living peacefully while simultaneously preventing death.

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Trivia

'Kuzhanthaigal Kanda Kudiyarasu' (1960) was a pioneering Tamil fantasy/children's movie produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu. T. G. Lingappa's score and Trichy Loganathan's expressive vocals gave this song a timeless philosophical appeal.

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