Kaasikku Pogum Sanyasi
From Chandhrodhayam · 1966
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Chandhrodhayam1966
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kaasikku pogum sanyaasi | Ascetic heading to Kashi, |
| Un kudumbam ennaagum nee yosi | Think about what will happen to your family. |
| Male | |
| Kaasikku pogum sanyaasi | Ascetic heading to Kashi, |
| Un kudumbam ennaagum nee yosi | Think about what will happen to your family. |
| Gangaikku pogum paradhaesi… | Wanderer heading to the Ganges... |
| Eee… ee… ee… ee…ee….ee…. | Eee... ee... ee... ee...ee....ee.... |
| Male | |
| Gangaikku pogum paradhaesi | Wanderer heading to the Ganges, |
| Nee naethu varaiyilum sugavaasi | You were living in comfort until yesterday. |
| Male | |
| Kaasikku pogum sanyaasi | Ascetic heading to Kashi, |
| Un kudumbam ennaagum nee yosi | Think about what will happen to your family. |
| Male | |
| Pattadhu podhum pennaalae… | I have suffered enough because of a woman... |
| Male | |
| Pattadhu podhum pennaalae | I have suffered enough because of a woman, |
| Idhai pattinathaarum sonnaarae… | Even Saint Pattinathar said this... |
| Male | |
| Pattadhu podhum pennaalae | I have suffered enough because of a woman, |
| Idhai pattinathaarum sonnaarae… | Even Saint Pattinathar said this... |
| Ava suttadhu podhum… mm… | Enough of her burning me... mm... |
| Siva siva sivanae… siva siva sivanae… | O Lord Shiva... O Lord Shiva... |
| Aa….aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa..aaa… | Aa....aaa...aaa...aaa...aaa...aaa...aaa...aaa..aaa… |
| Sivanae aa….aaa….aa…aa… | O Shiva, aa....aaa....aa...aa… |
| Male | |
| Suttadhu podhum sollaalae | Enough of being burned by her words, |
| Naan sugappadavillai avalaalae | I haven't experienced any pleasure because of her. |
| Suttadhu podhum sollaalae | Enough of being burned by her words, |
| Naan sugappadavillai avalaalae | I haven't experienced any pleasure because of her. |
| Male | |
| Kaasikku kaasiku | To Kashi, to Kashi, |
| Kaasikku poren aala vidu | I am going to Kashi, leave me alone! |
| Ennai inimaelaavadhu vaazha vidu | Let me live at least from now on! |
| Male | |
| Aadharavaana vaarthaiyai paesi | Speak supportive and compassionate words, |
| Arumai migundha manaiviyai naesi | Love your precious and wonderful wife. |
| Male | |
| Aadharavaana vaarthaiyai paesi | Speak supportive and compassionate words, |
| Arumai migundha manaiviyai naesi | Love your precious and wonderful wife. |
| Anbenum paadathai avalidam vaasi | Read/learn the lesson of love from her, |
| Avalai vidavaa uyarndhadhu kaasi | Is Kashi higher or grander than her? |
| Male | |
| Avadhi padubavan padu samsaari | A family man suffers deeply in worldly life, |
| Appaa neeyo brahmachaari | While you, sir, are living like a bachelor! |
| Male | |
| Avadhi padubavan padu samsaari | A family man suffers deeply in worldly life, |
| Appaa neeyo brahmachaari | While you, sir, are living like a bachelor! |
| Thalaiyanai mandhiram moolaiyai kedukkum | Pillow-talk ruins one's wisdom and mind, |
| Thaaraga mandhiram motchathai kodukkum | The ultimate salvation-granting mantra yields liberation. |
| Thaaraga mandhiram motchathai kodukkum | The ultimate salvation-granting mantra yields liberation. |
| Male | |
| Kaasikku kaasiku | To Kashi, to Kashi, |
| Kaasikku poren aala vidu | I am going to Kashi, leave me alone! |
| Ennai inimaelaavadhu vaazha vidu | Let me live at least from now on! |
| Male | |
| Illaram enbadhu nallaramaagum | Domestic life is a good and noble virtue, |
| Idhuvae valluvan sonna sollaagum | This is the word spoken by Sage Valluvar. |
| Male | |
| Illaram enbadhu nallaramaagum | Domestic life is a good and noble virtue, |
| Idhuvae valluvan sonna sollaagum | This is the word spoken by Sage Valluvar. |
| Kudumbathin vilakku manaivi endraagum | The wife is the illuminating lamp of the family, |
| Kobathai marandhaal sorgam undaagum | If anger is forgotten, heaven will be created. |
| Male | |
| Bhakthiyin vadivam sanyaasam | Asceticism is the form of ultimate devotion, |
| Punniyavaangal sagavaasam | Living in the company of holy men, |
| Adhuvae sandhosham | That alone brings true happiness! |
| Male | |
| Sakthiyin vadivam samsaaram | Family life is the dynamic incarnation of Shakti, |
| Avalae anbin avadhaaram | She is the true manifestation of love, |
| Vaendaam veli vaesham | Do not wear false superficial disguises! |
| Male | |
| Kaasi naadhanae en dheivam | Lord Vishwanatha of Kashi is my God! |
| Male :Kattiya manaivi kula dheivam | The wedded wife is the family deity! |
| Male :Kaasi naadhanae en dheivam | Lord Vishwanatha of Kashi is my God! |
| Male :Kattiya manaivi kula dheivam | The wedded wife is the family deity! |
| Male | |
| Manaiviyum dheivamum ondrillai | A wife and God are not the same thing! |
| Male :Manaivi illaamal dheivam illai | Without a wife, there is no God! |
| Male :Manaiviyum dheivamum ondrillai | A wife and God are not the same thing! |
| Male :Manaivi illaamal dheivam illai | Without a wife, there is no God! |
| Male | |
| Sariyo ini avaludan iruppadhu sariyo | Is it right to remain living with her anymore? |
| Male :Aval thunaiyinai pirivadhu muraiyo | Is it proper to separate from her companionship? |
| Male :Pagai thaan valarum | Only enmity will grow! |
| Male :Pagaiyae anbaai malarum | Enmity itself will bloom into love! |
| Male :Pirindhavar inaindhida padumo | Will those who separated ever reunite? |
| Male :Manandhavar pirindhida thaghumo | Is it suitable for those wedded to part ways? |
| Illaram nallaramae | Domestic life is indeed the best virtue! |
| Male | |
| Kaasikku pogum sanyaasi | Ascetic heading to Kashi, |
| Un kudumbam ennaagum nee yosi | Think about what will happen to your family. |
| Male | |
| Kaasikku pogum sanyaasi | Ascetic heading to Kashi, |
| Un kudumbam ennaagum nee yosi | Think about what will happen to your family. |
காசிக்குப் போகும் சந்நியாசி
உன் குடும்பம் என்னாகும் நீ யோசி
Ascetic heading to Kashi,
Think about what will happen to your family.
காசிக்குப் போகும் சந்நியாசி
உன் குடும்பம் என்னாகும் நீ யோசி
கங்கைக்குப் போகும் பரதேசி.......
ஈ......ஈ.....ஈ.....ஈ.....எஈ......ஈ.......
Ascetic heading to Kashi,
Think about what will happen to your family.
Wanderer heading to the Ganges...
Eee... ee... ee... ee...ee....ee....
கங்கைக்குப் போகும் பரதேசி
நீ நேத்து வரையிலும் சுகவாசி
Wanderer heading to the Ganges,
You were living in comfort until yesterday.
காசிக்குப் போகும் சந்நியாசி
உன் குடும்பம் என்னாகும் நீ யோசி
Ascetic heading to Kashi,
Think about what will happen to your family.
பட்டது போதும் பெண்ணாலே...
I have suffered enough because of a woman...
பட்டது போதும் பெண்ணாலே
இதை பட்டினத்தாரும் சொன்னாரே...
I have suffered enough because of a woman,
Even Saint Pattinathar said this...
பட்டது போதும் பெண்ணாலே
இதை பட்டினத்தாரும் சொன்னாரே
அவ சுட்டது போதும்... ம்...
சிவ சிவ சிவனே... சிவ சிவ சிவனே...
ஆஅ......ஆஅ......ஆஅ.....ஆஅ......ஆஅ......ஆஆ......ஆஅ.....
சிவனே ஆ......ஆஅ.....ஆ......ஆ......
I have suffered enough because of a woman,
Even Saint Pattinathar said this...
Enough of her burning me... mm...
O Lord Shiva... O Lord Shiva...
Aa....aaa...aaa...aaa...aaa...aaa...aaa...aaa..aaa…
O Shiva, aa....aaa....aa...aa…
சுட்டது போதும் சொல்லாலே
நான் சுகப்படவில்லை அவளாலே
சுட்டது போதும் சொல்லாலே
நான் சுகப்படவில்லை அவளாலே
Enough of being burned by her words,
I haven't experienced any pleasure because of her.
Enough of being burned by her words,
I haven't experienced any pleasure because of her.
காசிக்கு காசிக்கு
காசிக்குப் போறேன் ஆள விடு
என்னை இனிமேலாவது வாழ விடு
To Kashi, to Kashi,
I am going to Kashi, leave me alone!
Let me live at least from now on!
ஆதரவான வார்த்தையை பேசி
அருமை மிகுந்த மனைவியை நேசி
Speak supportive and compassionate words,
Love your precious and wonderful wife.
ஆதரவான வார்த்தையை பேசி
அருமை மிகுந்த மனைவியை நேசி
அன்பெனும் பாடத்தை அவளிடம் வாசி
அவளை விடவா உயர்ந்தது காசி
Speak supportive and compassionate words,
Love your precious and wonderful wife.
Read/learn the lesson of love from her,
Is Kashi higher or grander than her?
அவதி படுபவன் படு சம்சாரி
அப்பா நீயோ பிரம்மச்சாரி
A family man suffers deeply in worldly life,
While you, sir, are living like a bachelor!
அவதி படுபவன் படு சம்சாரி
அப்பா நீயோ பிரம்மச்சாரி
தலையணை மந்திரம் மூளையை கெடுக்கும்
தாரக மந்திரம் மோட்சத்தை கொடுக்கும்
தாரக மந்திரம் மோட்சத்தை கொடுக்கும்
A family man suffers deeply in worldly life,
While you, sir, are living like a bachelor!
Pillow-talk ruins one's wisdom and mind,
The ultimate salvation-granting mantra yields liberation.
The ultimate salvation-granting mantra yields liberation.
காசிக்கு காசிக்கு
காசிக்குப் போறேன் ஆள விடு
என்னை இனிமேலாவது வாழ விடு
To Kashi, to Kashi,
I am going to Kashi, leave me alone!
Let me live at least from now on!
இல்லறம் என்பது நல்லறமாகும்
இதுவே வள்ளுவன் சொன்ன சொல்லாகும்
Domestic life is a good and noble virtue,
This is the word spoken by Sage Valluvar.
இல்லறம் என்பது நல்லறமாகும்
இதுவே வள்ளுவன் சொன்ன சொல்லாகும்
குடும்பத்தின் விளக்கு மனைவி என்றாகும்
கோபத்தை மறந்தால் சொர்க்கம் உண்டாகும்
Domestic life is a good and noble virtue,
This is the word spoken by Sage Valluvar.
The wife is the illuminating lamp of the family,
If anger is forgotten, heaven will be created.
பக்தியின் வடிவம் சன்யாசம்
புண்ணியவான்கள் சகவாசம்
அதுவே சந்தோஷம்
Asceticism is the form of ultimate devotion,
Living in the company of holy men,
That alone brings true happiness!
சக்தியின் வடிவம் சம்சாரம்
அவளே அன்பின் அவதாரம்
வேண்டாம் வெளி வேஷம்
Family life is the dynamic incarnation of Shakti,
She is the true manifestation of love,
Do not wear false superficial disguises!
காசி நாதனே என் தெய்வம்
கட்டிய மனைவி குல தெய்வம்
காசி நாதனே என் தெய்வம்
கட்டிய மனைவி குல தெய்வம்
Lord Vishwanatha of Kashi is my God!
The wedded wife is the family deity!
Lord Vishwanatha of Kashi is my God!
The wedded wife is the family deity!
மனைவியும் தெய்வமும் ஒன்றில்லை
மனைவி இல்லாமல் தெய்வம் இல்லை
மனைவியும் தெய்வமும் ஒன்றில்லை
மனைவி இல்லாமல் தெய்வம் இல்லை
A wife and God are not the same thing!
Without a wife, there is no God!
A wife and God are not the same thing!
Without a wife, there is no God!
சரியோ இனி அவளுடன் இருப்பது சரியோ
அவள் துணையினை பிரிவது முறையோ
பகை தான் வளரும்
ஆண்
: பகையே அன்பாய் மலரும்
பிரிந்தவர் இணைந்திடப் படுமோ
மணந்தவர் பிரிந்திடத் தகுமோ
இல்லறம் நல்லறமே
Is it right to remain living with her anymore?
Is it proper to separate from her companionship?
Only enmity will grow!
Enmity itself will bloom into love!
Will those who separated ever reunite?
Is it suitable for those wedded to part ways?
Domestic life is indeed the best virtue!
காசிக்குப் போகும் சந்நியாசி
உன் குடும்பம் என்னாகும் நீ யோசி
Ascetic heading to Kashi,
Think about what will happen to your family.
காசிக்குப் போகும் சந்நியாசி
உன் குடும்பம் என்னாகும் நீ யோசி
Ascetic heading to Kashi,
Think about what will happen to your family.
Kaasikku pogum sanyaasi
Ascetic heading to Kashi,
Un kudumbam ennaagum nee yosi
Think about what will happen to your family.
Kaasikku pogum sanyaasi
Ascetic heading to Kashi,
Un kudumbam ennaagum nee yosi
Think about what will happen to your family.
Gangaikku pogum paradhaesi…
Wanderer heading to the Ganges...
Eee… ee… ee… ee…ee….ee….
Eee... ee... ee... ee...ee....ee....
Gangaikku pogum paradhaesi
Wanderer heading to the Ganges,
Nee naethu varaiyilum sugavaasi
You were living in comfort until yesterday.
Kaasikku pogum sanyaasi
Ascetic heading to Kashi,
Un kudumbam ennaagum nee yosi
Think about what will happen to your family.
Pattadhu podhum pennaalae…
I have suffered enough because of a woman...
Pattadhu podhum pennaalae
I have suffered enough because of a woman,
Idhai pattinathaarum sonnaarae…
Even Saint Pattinathar said this...
Pattadhu podhum pennaalae
I have suffered enough because of a woman,
Idhai pattinathaarum sonnaarae…
Even Saint Pattinathar said this...
Ava suttadhu podhum… mm…
Enough of her burning me... mm...
Siva siva sivanae… siva siva sivanae…
O Lord Shiva... O Lord Shiva...
Aa….aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa..aaa…
Aa....aaa...aaa...aaa...aaa...aaa...aaa...aaa..aaa…
Sivanae aa….aaa….aa…aa…
O Shiva, aa....aaa....aa...aa…
Suttadhu podhum sollaalae
Enough of being burned by her words,
Naan sugappadavillai avalaalae
I haven't experienced any pleasure because of her.
Suttadhu podhum sollaalae
Enough of being burned by her words,
Naan sugappadavillai avalaalae
I haven't experienced any pleasure because of her.
Kaasikku kaasiku
To Kashi, to Kashi,
Kaasikku poren aala vidu
I am going to Kashi, leave me alone!
Ennai inimaelaavadhu vaazha vidu
Let me live at least from now on!
Aadharavaana vaarthaiyai paesi
Speak supportive and compassionate words,
Arumai migundha manaiviyai naesi
Love your precious and wonderful wife.
Aadharavaana vaarthaiyai paesi
Speak supportive and compassionate words,
Arumai migundha manaiviyai naesi
Love your precious and wonderful wife.
Anbenum paadathai avalidam vaasi
Read/learn the lesson of love from her,
Avalai vidavaa uyarndhadhu kaasi
Is Kashi higher or grander than her?
Avadhi padubavan padu samsaari
A family man suffers deeply in worldly life,
Appaa neeyo brahmachaari
While you, sir, are living like a bachelor!
Avadhi padubavan padu samsaari
A family man suffers deeply in worldly life,
Appaa neeyo brahmachaari
While you, sir, are living like a bachelor!
Thalaiyanai mandhiram moolaiyai kedukkum
Pillow-talk ruins one's wisdom and mind,
Thaaraga mandhiram motchathai kodukkum
The ultimate salvation-granting mantra yields liberation.
Thaaraga mandhiram motchathai kodukkum
The ultimate salvation-granting mantra yields liberation.
Kaasikku kaasiku
To Kashi, to Kashi,
Kaasikku poren aala vidu
I am going to Kashi, leave me alone!
Ennai inimaelaavadhu vaazha vidu
Let me live at least from now on!
Illaram enbadhu nallaramaagum
Domestic life is a good and noble virtue,
Idhuvae valluvan sonna sollaagum
This is the word spoken by Sage Valluvar.
Illaram enbadhu nallaramaagum
Domestic life is a good and noble virtue,
Idhuvae valluvan sonna sollaagum
This is the word spoken by Sage Valluvar.
Kudumbathin vilakku manaivi endraagum
The wife is the illuminating lamp of the family,
Kobathai marandhaal sorgam undaagum
If anger is forgotten, heaven will be created.
Bhakthiyin vadivam sanyaasam
Asceticism is the form of ultimate devotion,
Punniyavaangal sagavaasam
Living in the company of holy men,
Adhuvae sandhosham
That alone brings true happiness!
Sakthiyin vadivam samsaaram
Family life is the dynamic incarnation of Shakti,
Avalae anbin avadhaaram
She is the true manifestation of love,
Vaendaam veli vaesham
Do not wear false superficial disguises!
Kaasi naadhanae en dheivam
Lord Vishwanatha of Kashi is my God!
Male :Kattiya manaivi kula dheivam
The wedded wife is the family deity!
Male :Kaasi naadhanae en dheivam
Lord Vishwanatha of Kashi is my God!
Male :Kattiya manaivi kula dheivam
The wedded wife is the family deity!
Manaiviyum dheivamum ondrillai
A wife and God are not the same thing!
Male :Manaivi illaamal dheivam illai
Without a wife, there is no God!
Male :Manaiviyum dheivamum ondrillai
A wife and God are not the same thing!
Male :Manaivi illaamal dheivam illai
Without a wife, there is no God!
Sariyo ini avaludan iruppadhu sariyo
Is it right to remain living with her anymore?
Male :Aval thunaiyinai pirivadhu muraiyo
Is it proper to separate from her companionship?
Male :Pagai thaan valarum
Only enmity will grow!
Male :Pagaiyae anbaai malarum
Enmity itself will bloom into love!
Male :Pirindhavar inaindhida padumo
Will those who separated ever reunite?
Male :Manandhavar pirindhida thaghumo
Is it suitable for those wedded to part ways?
Illaram nallaramae
Domestic life is indeed the best virtue!
Kaasikku pogum sanyaasi
Ascetic heading to Kashi,
Un kudumbam ennaagum nee yosi
Think about what will happen to your family.
Kaasikku pogum sanyaasi
Ascetic heading to Kashi,
Un kudumbam ennaagum nee yosi
Think about what will happen to your family.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a philosophical debate between two individuals representing contrasting worldviews: ascetic renunciation versus dutiful domestic life. One character, overwhelmed by marital strife, resolves to abandon his household and travel to the holy city of Kashi to become a sanyaasi. He cites Saint Pattinathar and complains about the suffering caused by female company and worldly attachments. His companion counter-argues using classical ethical philosophy, citing Thiruvalluvar to assert that domestic life (Illaram) is the highest virtue, and that a loving wife is equal to a household deity. Through lively philosophical back-and-forth, the song highlights how spiritual devotion and domestic duty intersect in Tamil culture, ultimately praising the nobility of family life over running away from responsibilities.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Kaasikku pogum sanyaasi / Un kudumbam ennaagum nee yosi”
Matching second consonants across lines, such as 'Kaasikku' and 'Aasikku' or 'Aadharavaana' and 'Arumai' / 'Anbenum' forming rhythmic symmetry.
Iyaibu (End rhyme)
“Kaasikku pogum sanyaasi ... Un kudumbam ennaagum nee yosi”
Rhyming words at the line endings such as 'sanyaasi', 'yosi', 'paradhaesi', and 'sugavaasi'.
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Suttadhu podhum sollaalae”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across words like 'Siva siva sivanae' or 'Suttadhu podhum sollaalae'.
Metaphor
“Kudumbathin vilakku manaivi endraagum”
Describing the wife as 'Kudumbathin vilakku' (lamp of the family) and 'Sakthiyin vadivam' (incarnation of Goddess Shakti).
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Trivia
This famous duet from the movie Chandhrodhayam (1966) features legendary singers T. M. Soundararajan and Sirkazhi Govindarajan singing for M. G. Ramachandran and J. P. Chandrababu respectively under the music direction of M. S. Viswanathan. The song references Saint Pattinathar, a 10th-century Tamil saint renowned for renouncing wealth and family life, as well as Sage Thiruvalluvar's teachings on 'Illaram' (household virtue) from the Thirukkural.
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