Karuvile Uruvaana
From En Thangai (1952 Film) · 1952
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- A. M. Rajah
- Music director
- C. N. Pandurangan
- Details
- En Thangai (1952 Film)1952
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Varumai puyalaalae | By the storm of poverty, |
| Thuyarakkadal maevum | Swirling in the ocean of sorrow, |
| Vaazhkkaippadagu kavizhum | The boat of life may capsize. |
| Aanaal marumaiyilum immaiyilum | But both in the afterlife and in this present life, |
| Mangaadha jodhiyaai | As an unfading light, |
| Manidhaa unpughazh ulaavum | O man, your fame will spread far and wide. |
| Male | |
| Karuvilae uruvaana kaayam | This body formed within the womb, |
| Idhil kalandhulla uyirnaadi | The vital pulse intermingled within it, |
| Kanappodhil oiyum indha | Will cease in a mere moment; yet in this |
| Piraviyil nee seiyum thiyaagam | Birth, the sacrifice that you make |
| Udal maraiyinum azhiyaadhu | Will not perish even when the body fades, |
| Vaanjodhiyaagum | It becomes a divine heavenly light. |
| Male | |
| Karuvilae uruvaana kaayam | This body formed within the womb, |
| Idhil kalandhulla uyirnaadi | The vital pulse intermingled within it, |
| Kanappodhil oiyum indha | Will cease in a mere moment; yet in this |
| Piraviyil nee seiyum thiyaagam | Birth, the sacrifice that you make |
| Udal maraiyinum azhiyaadhu | Will not perish even when the body fades, |
| Vaanjodhiyaagum | It becomes a divine heavenly light. |
| Male | |
| Piraviyin payan ingu manidhaa | O man, the ultimate purpose of life here, |
| Udan pirandhorkku nee seiyum | Is the selfless service you render |
| Sevaithaan punidhaa | To your own siblings, making it sacred. |
| Theruvilae alaindhaalum theemaiyae | Even if you wander in the streets, even if evil |
| Vilaindhaalum | Befalls you, |
| Theruvilae alaindhaalum theemaiyae | Even if you wander in the streets, even if evil |
| Vilaindhaalum | Befalls you, |
| Perumaiyai izhandhaalum | Even if you lose your pride and honor, |
| Kadamaiyai maravaadhae | Do not forget your bounden duty. |
| Male | |
| Karuvilae uruvaana kaayam | This body formed within the womb, |
| Idhil kalandhulla uyirnaadi | The vital pulse intermingled within it, |
| Kanappodhil oiyum | Will cease in a mere moment. |
| Karuvilae uruvaana kaayam | This body formed within the womb, |
| Male | |
| Kadalinum aazhndhadhu naesam | Affection is deeper than the vast ocean, |
| Kashtam vandhaalum | Even when hardships arise, |
| Maaraadhadaa rathapaasam | The bond of blood love never alters. |
| Kadalinum aazhndhadhu naesam | Affection is deeper than the vast ocean, |
| Kashtam vandhaalum | Even when hardships arise, |
| Maaraadhadaa rathapaasam | The bond of blood love never alters. |
| Male | |
| Kodumaiyin kugaiyadaa ulagam | This world is a cave of cruelty, |
| Manang kumuraadhae manidhaa | Do not grieve or simmer in heart, O man! |
| Kodumaiyin kugaiyadaa ulagam | This world is a cave of cruelty, |
| Manang kumuraadhae manidhaa | Do not grieve or simmer in heart, O man! |
| Unpughazh endrum nilavum | Your fame will endure forever, |
| Unpughazh endrum nilavum | Your fame will endure forever, |
| Manang kumuraadhae manidhaa ..aaa… | Do not grieve in heart, O man... ah... |
வறுமைப் புயலாலே
துயரக்கடல் மேவும்
வாழ்க்கைப்படகு கவிழும்
ஆனால் மறுமையிலும் இம்மையிலும்
மங்காத ஜோதியாய்
மனிதா உன்புகழ் உலாவும்
By the storm of poverty,
Swirling in the ocean of sorrow,
The boat of life may capsize.
But both in the afterlife and in this present life,
As an unfading light,
O man, your fame will spread far and wide.
கருவிலே உருவான காயம்
இதில் கலந்துள்ள உயிர்நாடி
கணப்போதில் ஓயும் இந்த
பிறவியில் நீ செய்யும் தியாகம்
உடல் மறையினும் அழியாது
வான்ஜோதியாகும்
This body formed within the womb,
The vital pulse intermingled within it,
Will cease in a mere moment; yet in this
Birth, the sacrifice that you make
Will not perish even when the body fades,
It becomes a divine heavenly light.
கருவிலே உருவான காயம்
இதில் கலந்துள்ள உயிர்நாடி
கணப்போதில் ஓயும் இந்த
பிறவியில் நீ செய்யும் தியாகம்
உடல் மறையினும் அழியாது
வான்ஜோதியாகும்
This body formed within the womb,
The vital pulse intermingled within it,
Will cease in a mere moment; yet in this
Birth, the sacrifice that you make
Will not perish even when the body fades,
It becomes a divine heavenly light.
பிறவியின் பயன் இங்கு மனிதா
உடன் பிறந்தார்க்கு நீ செய்யும்
சேவைதான் புனிதா
தெருவிலே அலைந்தாலும் தீமையே
விளைந்தாலும்
பெருமையை இழந்தாலும்
கடமையை மறவாதே
O man, the ultimate purpose of life here,
Is the selfless service you render
To your own siblings, making it sacred.
Even if you wander in the streets, even if evil
Befalls you,
Even if you wander in the streets, even if evil
Befalls you,
Even if you lose your pride and honor,
Do not forget your bounden duty.
கருவிலே உருவான காயம்
இதில் கலந்துள்ள உயிர்நாடி
கணப்போதில் ஓயும் இந்த
பிறவியில் நீ செய்யும் தியாகம்
உடல் மறையினும் அழியாது
வான்ஜோதியாகும்
This body formed within the womb,
The vital pulse intermingled within it,
Will cease in a mere moment.
This body formed within the womb,
கடலினும் ஆழ்ந்தது நேசம்
கஷ்டம் வந்தாலும்
மாறாதடா ரத்தபாசம்
கடலினும் ஆழ்ந்தது நேசம்
கஷ்டம் வந்தாலும்
மாறாதடா ரத்தபாசம்
Affection is deeper than the vast ocean,
Even when hardships arise,
The bond of blood love never alters.
Affection is deeper than the vast ocean,
Even when hardships arise,
The bond of blood love never alters.
கொடுமையின் குகையடா உலகம்
மனங் குமுறாதே மனிதா
கொடுமையின் குகையடா உலகம்
மனங் குமுறாதே மனிதா
உன்புகழ் என்றும் நிலவும்
உன்புகழ் என்றும் நிலவும்
மனங் குமுறாதே மனிதா.....ஆஅ......
This world is a cave of cruelty,
Do not grieve or simmer in heart, O man!
This world is a cave of cruelty,
Do not grieve or simmer in heart, O man!
Your fame will endure forever,
Your fame will endure forever,
Do not grieve in heart, O man... ah...
Varumai puyalaalae
By the storm of poverty,
Thuyarakkadal maevum
Swirling in the ocean of sorrow,
Vaazhkkaippadagu kavizhum
The boat of life may capsize.
Aanaal marumaiyilum immaiyilum
But both in the afterlife and in this present life,
Mangaadha jodhiyaai
As an unfading light,
Manidhaa unpughazh ulaavum
O man, your fame will spread far and wide.
Karuvilae uruvaana kaayam
This body formed within the womb,
Idhil kalandhulla uyirnaadi
The vital pulse intermingled within it,
Kanappodhil oiyum indha
Will cease in a mere moment; yet in this
Piraviyil nee seiyum thiyaagam
Birth, the sacrifice that you make
Udal maraiyinum azhiyaadhu
Will not perish even when the body fades,
Vaanjodhiyaagum
It becomes a divine heavenly light.
Karuvilae uruvaana kaayam
This body formed within the womb,
Idhil kalandhulla uyirnaadi
The vital pulse intermingled within it,
Kanappodhil oiyum indha
Will cease in a mere moment; yet in this
Piraviyil nee seiyum thiyaagam
Birth, the sacrifice that you make
Udal maraiyinum azhiyaadhu
Will not perish even when the body fades,
Vaanjodhiyaagum
It becomes a divine heavenly light.
Piraviyin payan ingu manidhaa
O man, the ultimate purpose of life here,
Udan pirandhorkku nee seiyum
Is the selfless service you render
Sevaithaan punidhaa
To your own siblings, making it sacred.
Theruvilae alaindhaalum theemaiyae
Even if you wander in the streets, even if evil
Vilaindhaalum
Befalls you,
Theruvilae alaindhaalum theemaiyae
Even if you wander in the streets, even if evil
Vilaindhaalum
Befalls you,
Perumaiyai izhandhaalum
Even if you lose your pride and honor,
Kadamaiyai maravaadhae
Do not forget your bounden duty.
Karuvilae uruvaana kaayam
This body formed within the womb,
Idhil kalandhulla uyirnaadi
The vital pulse intermingled within it,
Kanappodhil oiyum
Will cease in a mere moment.
Karuvilae uruvaana kaayam
This body formed within the womb,
Kadalinum aazhndhadhu naesam
Affection is deeper than the vast ocean,
Kashtam vandhaalum
Even when hardships arise,
Maaraadhadaa rathapaasam
The bond of blood love never alters.
Kadalinum aazhndhadhu naesam
Affection is deeper than the vast ocean,
Kashtam vandhaalum
Even when hardships arise,
Maaraadhadaa rathapaasam
The bond of blood love never alters.
Kodumaiyin kugaiyadaa ulagam
This world is a cave of cruelty,
Manang kumuraadhae manidhaa
Do not grieve or simmer in heart, O man!
Kodumaiyin kugaiyadaa ulagam
This world is a cave of cruelty,
Manang kumuraadhae manidhaa
Do not grieve or simmer in heart, O man!
Unpughazh endrum nilavum
Your fame will endure forever,
Unpughazh endrum nilavum
Your fame will endure forever,
Manang kumuraadhae manidhaa ..aaa…
Do not grieve in heart, O man... ah...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This deeply emotional philosophical song from En Thangai (1952) explores the themes of mortality, brotherly devotion, duty, and eternal honor. It reminds humanity that the mortal body and life pulse are fleeting and can vanish at any moment. However, the sacrifices made for one's family and siblings endure long after physical death, shining like an immortal heavenly light. The song encourages one to stay steadfast in moral duty and sibling affection despite poverty, misfortune, dishonor, or the cruelty of the world. Blood ties and true love are described as deeper than the ocean, assuring that selfless actions bring undying fame that transcends both present life and the afterlife.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Varumai puyalaalae / Thuyarakkadal maevum / Vaazhkkaippadagu kavizhum”
Life is compared to a boat (Vaazhkkaippadagu), sorrow to an ocean (Thuyarakkadal), and poverty to a storm (Varumai puyal).
Hyperbole / Comparison (Uwamai)
“Kadalinum aazhndhadhu naesam”
Sibling love and affection are described as being deeper than the vast ocean.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kodumaiyin kugaiyadaa ulagam”
The world is metaphorically described as a cave of cruelty.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Karuvilae uruvaana kaayam / Theruvilae alaindhaalum”
The second consonant 'ru' rhymes across lines, enhancing the rhythmic cadence.
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Trivia
'En Thangai' (1952) starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) was a massive success that established MGR's screen image as a compassionate, self-sacrificing hero devoted to family values. The play on which the movie was based was written by C. N. Annadurai, and A. Maruthakasi's lyricism added deep moral and philosophical weight to the soundtrack.
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