Kaamugar Nenjil
From Mahadevi · 1957
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- K. Jamunarani
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Details
- Mahadevi1957
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kaamugar nenjil needhiyillai | There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men. |
| Kaamugar nenjil needhiyillai | There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men. |
| Avarukku thaaiendrum thaaram endrum baedhamillai | To them, there is no distinction between a mother and a wife. |
| Kaamugar nenjil needhiyillai | There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men. |
| Avarukku thaaiendrum thaaram endrum baedhamillai | To them, there is no distinction between a mother and a wife. |
| Kaamugar nenjil needhiyillai | There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men. |
| Female | |
| Theemaigal pol avarkku selvamillai | To them, there is no wealth greater than evil deeds. |
| Kolai seivadhai pol oru inbamillai | There is no joy for them like committing murder. |
| Theemaigal pol avarkku selvamillai | To them, there is no wealth greater than evil deeds. |
| Kolai seivadhai pol oru inbamillai | There is no joy for them like committing murder. |
| Maadhargal vaazhvil kaavalum illai | There is no protection in the lives of women. |
| Maanamum jeevanum vaazhvadhum illai | Neither honor nor life endures. |
| Female | |
| Kaamugar nenjil needhiyillai | There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men. |
| Avarukku thaaiendrum thaaram endrum baedhamillai | To them, there is no distinction between a mother and a wife. |
| Kaamugar nenjil needhiyillai | There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men. |
| Female | |
| Kaaviyam pottrugindraa veeram ellam | All the heroism praised by epics, |
| Valar kaaviri mandala selvamandro | Is it not the true wealth of the flourishing Kaveri delta? |
| Kaaviyam pottrugindraa veeram ellam | All the heroism praised by epics, |
| Valar kaaviri mandala selvamandro | Is it not the true wealth of the flourishing Kaveri delta? |
| Theerargalaalae seerrpadum naadum | A nation that is built up by valiant heroes, |
| Theeyavar kaalgalil paazhpadum andro | Does it not get ruined under the feet of the wicked? |
| Female | |
| Kaamugar nenjil needhiyillai | There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men. |
| Avarukku thaaiendrum thaaram endrum baedhamillai | To them, there is no distinction between a mother and a wife. |
| Thaaiendrum thaaram endrum baedhamillai | There is no distinction between a mother and a wife. |
| Kaamugar nenjil needhiyillai | There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men. |
காமுகர் நெஞ்சில் நீதியில்லை
காமுகர் நெஞ்சில் நீதியில்லை
அவர்க்கு தாயென்றும் தாரமென்றும் பேதமில்லை
காமுகர் நெஞ்சில் நீதியில்லை
அவர்க்கு தாயென்றும் தாரமென்றும் பேதமில்லை
காமுகர் நெஞ்சில் நீதியில்லை
There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men.
There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men.
To them, there is no distinction between a mother and a wife.
There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men.
To them, there is no distinction between a mother and a wife.
There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men.
தீமைகள் போல் அவர்க்கு செல்வமில்லை
கொலை செய்வதை போல் ஒரு இன்பமில்லை
தீமைகள் போல் அவர்க்கு செல்வமில்லை
கொலை செய்வதை போல் ஒரு இன்பமில்லை
மாதர்கள் வாழ்வில் காவலுமில்லை
மானமும் ஜீவனும் வாழ்வதும் இல்லை
To them, there is no wealth greater than evil deeds.
There is no joy for them like committing murder.
To them, there is no wealth greater than evil deeds.
There is no joy for them like committing murder.
There is no protection in the lives of women.
Neither honor nor life endures.
காமுகர் நெஞ்சில் நீதியில்லை
அவர்க்கு தாயென்றும் தாரமென்றும் பேதமில்லை
காமுகர் நெஞ்சில் நீதியில்லை
There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men.
To them, there is no distinction between a mother and a wife.
There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men.
காவியம் போற்றுகிற வீரமெல்லாம்
வளர் காவிரி மண்டல செல்வமன்றோ
காவியம் போற்றுகிற வீரமெல்லாம்
வளர் காவிரி மண்டல செல்வமன்றோ
தீரர்களாலே சீர்படும் நாடும்
தீயவர் கால்களில் பாழ்படும் அன்றோ
All the heroism praised by epics,
Is it not the true wealth of the flourishing Kaveri delta?
All the heroism praised by epics,
Is it not the true wealth of the flourishing Kaveri delta?
A nation that is built up by valiant heroes,
Does it not get ruined under the feet of the wicked?
காமுகர் நெஞ்சில் நீதியில்லை
அவர்க்கு தாயென்றும் தாரமென்றும் பேதமில்லை
தாயென்றும் தாரமென்றும் பேதமில்லை
காமுகர் நெஞ்சில் நீதியில்லை
There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men.
To them, there is no distinction between a mother and a wife.
There is no distinction between a mother and a wife.
There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men.
Kaamugar nenjil needhiyillai
There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men.
Kaamugar nenjil needhiyillai
There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men.
Avarukku thaaiendrum thaaram endrum baedhamillai
To them, there is no distinction between a mother and a wife.
Kaamugar nenjil needhiyillai
There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men.
Avarukku thaaiendrum thaaram endrum baedhamillai
To them, there is no distinction between a mother and a wife.
Kaamugar nenjil needhiyillai
There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men.
Theemaigal pol avarkku selvamillai
To them, there is no wealth greater than evil deeds.
Kolai seivadhai pol oru inbamillai
There is no joy for them like committing murder.
Theemaigal pol avarkku selvamillai
To them, there is no wealth greater than evil deeds.
Kolai seivadhai pol oru inbamillai
There is no joy for them like committing murder.
Maadhargal vaazhvil kaavalum illai
There is no protection in the lives of women.
Maanamum jeevanum vaazhvadhum illai
Neither honor nor life endures.
Kaamugar nenjil needhiyillai
There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men.
Avarukku thaaiendrum thaaram endrum baedhamillai
To them, there is no distinction between a mother and a wife.
Kaamugar nenjil needhiyillai
There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men.
Kaaviyam pottrugindraa veeram ellam
All the heroism praised by epics,
Valar kaaviri mandala selvamandro
Is it not the true wealth of the flourishing Kaveri delta?
Kaaviyam pottrugindraa veeram ellam
All the heroism praised by epics,
Valar kaaviri mandala selvamandro
Is it not the true wealth of the flourishing Kaveri delta?
Theerargalaalae seerrpadum naadum
A nation that is built up by valiant heroes,
Theeyavar kaalgalil paazhpadum andro
Does it not get ruined under the feet of the wicked?
Kaamugar nenjil needhiyillai
There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men.
Avarukku thaaiendrum thaaram endrum baedhamillai
To them, there is no distinction between a mother and a wife.
Thaaiendrum thaaram endrum baedhamillai
There is no distinction between a mother and a wife.
Kaamugar nenjil needhiyillai
There is no justice in the hearts of lustful men.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the 1957 movie Mahadevi is a powerful moral commentary on evil, lust, and tyranny. It laments the total absence of righteousness in the hearts of depraved men who fail to respect even basic familial boundaries such as mother and wife. For such wicked individuals, committing evil and violence is their ultimate treasure and joy, leaving women vulnerable and devoid of protection or dignity. The lyricist contrasts the glorious, epic heroism native to the fertile Kaveri region with the destruction brought upon a nation when wicked people gain power. It warns of the terrible fate of a land when tyranny overrides justice and honor.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Avarukku thaaiendrum thaaram endrum baedhamillai”
The repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Th' in 'Thaai' and 'Thaaram' creates rhythmic flow.
Muran (Anthesis / Contrast)
“Theerargalaalae seerrpadum naadum / Theeyavar kaalgalil paazhpadum andro”
Contrasts 'Theerargal' (valiant, noble heroes who build the country) with 'Theeyavar' (evil men who ruin it).
Emonai / Anaphora
“Kaamugar nenjil needhiyillai”
Repetition of the refrain 'Kaamugar nenjil needhiyillai' at key intervals to reinforce the central thematic message of moral corruption.
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Trivia
Mahadevi (1957), starring M. G. Ramachandran and Savitri, featured music composed by the Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy duo. This particular song, rendered with deep emotional resonance by K. Jamuna Rani, stands out as an iconic dramatic piece where the lyricist A. Maruthakasi highlights social ethics and respect for women through poetic critique.
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