Kelvi Piranthathu
From Pachhai Vilakku · 1964
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Details
- Pachhai Vilakku1964
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kelvi pirandhadhu andru | A question was born back then |
| Nalla badhil kidaiththadhu indru | A good answer was received today |
| Aasai pirandhadhu andru | A desire was born back then |
| Yaavum nadandhadhu indru | Everything has come to pass today |
| Male | |
| Kelvi pirandhadhu andru | A question was born back then |
| Nalla badhil kidaiththadhu indru | A good answer was received today |
| Aasai pirandhadhu andru | A desire was born back then |
| Yaavum nadandhadhu indru | Everything has come to pass today |
| Male | |
| Aandaan adimai maelor keezhor | Master, slave, upper class, lower class |
| Enbadhu maaraadho | Will this status quo never change? |
| Aandaan adimai maelor keezhor | Master, slave, upper class, lower class |
| Enbadhu maaraadho | Will this status quo never change? |
| Arasan illaamal janangal aalum | A time where people rule without a king |
| Kaalamum vaaraadho | Will such an era not arrive? |
| Endroru kaalam yengiyadhundu | There was a time when people yearned for this |
| Indru kidaiththadhu badhil ondru | Today, an answer has been found |
| Indru evarum bedham sonnaal | Today, if anyone preaches discrimination |
| Irandu varudam jail undu | There is two years of imprisonment |
| Male | |
| Kelvi pirandhadhu andru | A question was born back then |
| Nalla badhil kidaiththadhu indru | A good answer was received today |
| Aasai pirandhadhu andru | A desire was born back then |
| Yaavum nadandhadhu indru | Everything has come to pass today |
| Male | |
| Vaanathil yeri chandira mandala | Climbing into the sky, to the lunar realm |
| Vaasalai thodalaamaa?… | Can we touch its doorstep?... |
| Vaanathil yeri chandira mandala | Climbing into the sky, to the lunar realm |
| Vaasalai thodalaamaa?… | Can we touch its doorstep?... |
| Male | |
| Maandu kidakkum manidhanin maeni | The fallen, lifeless body of a human |
| Marupadi ezhalaamaa?.. | Can it rise again?.. |
| Endroru kaalam yengiyadhundu | There was a time when people yearned for this |
| Indru kidaiththadhu badhil ondru | Today, an answer has been found |
| Gnyaanam pirandhu vaanil parandhu | With wisdom born, flying high into the sky |
| Meendu vandhaan uyir kondu | He returned alive with his breath intact |
| Male | |
| Kelvi pirandhadhu andru | A question was born back then |
| Nalla badhil kidaiththadhu indru | A good answer was received today |
| Aasai pirandhadhu andru | A desire was born back then |
| Yaavum nadandhadhu indru | Everything has come to pass today |
| Male | |
| Kulamagal vaazhum iniya kudumbam | A sweet family where a virtuous woman lives |
| Kovilukku inaiyaagum | Is equivalent to a sacred temple |
| Kulamagal vaazhum iniya kudumbam | A sweet family where a virtuous woman lives |
| Kovilukku inaiyaagum | Is equivalent to a sacred temple |
| Kurai theriyaamal uravu kondaalae | If relationships are cherished without pointing out flaws |
| Vaazhvum suvaiyaagum | Life itself becomes delightful |
| Padiththa maandhar irukkum naattil | In a country filled with educated citizens |
| Paarkkum yaavum podhu udamai | Everything one beholds belongs to the public |
| Nalla manamum pillai gunamum | A good heart and a innocent, child-like nature |
| Namadhu veettin thani udamai | Are our home's exclusive, precious property |
| Male | |
| Kelvi pirandhadhu andru | A question was born back then |
| Nalla badhil kidaiththadhu indru | A good answer was received today |
| Aasai pirandhadhu andru | A desire was born back then |
| Yaavum nadandhadhu indru | Everything has come to pass today |
கேள்வி பிறந்தது அன்று நல்ல
பதில் கிடைத்தது இன்று
ஆசை பிறந்தது அன்று
யாவும் நடந்தது இன்று
A question was born back then
A good answer was received today
A desire was born back then
Everything has come to pass today
கேள்வி பிறந்தது அன்று நல்ல
பதில் கிடைத்தது இன்று
ஆசை பிறந்தது அன்று
யாவும் நடந்தது இன்று
A question was born back then
A good answer was received today
A desire was born back then
Everything has come to pass today
ஆண்டான் அடிமை மேலோர்
கீழோர் என்பது மாறாதோ
ஆண்டான் அடிமை மேலோர்
கீழோர் என்பது மாறாதோ
அரசன் இல்லாமல் ஜனங்கள்
ஆளும் காலமும் வாராதோ
என்றொரு காலம் ஏங்கியதுண்டு
இன்று கிடைத்தது பதில் ஒன்று
இன்று எவனும் பேதம் சொன்னால்
இரண்டு வருடம் ஜெயில் உண்டு
Master, slave, upper class, lower class
Will this status quo never change?
Master, slave, upper class, lower class
Will this status quo never change?
A time where people rule without a king
Will such an era not arrive?
There was a time when people yearned for this
Today, an answer has been found
Today, if anyone preaches discrimination
There is two years of imprisonment
கேள்வி பிறந்தது அன்று நல்ல
பதில் கிடைத்தது இன்று
ஆசை பிறந்தது அன்று
யாவும் நடந்தது இன்று
A question was born back then
A good answer was received today
A desire was born back then
Everything has come to pass today
வானத்தில் ஏறி சந்திரமண்டல
வாசலைத் தொடலாமா
வானத்தில் ஏறி சந்திரமண்டல
வாசலைத் தொடலாமா
Climbing into the sky, to the lunar realm
Can we touch its doorstep?...
Climbing into the sky, to the lunar realm
Can we touch its doorstep?...
மாண்டு கிடக்கும் மனிதனின்
மேனி மறுபடி எழலாமா
என்றொரு காலம் ஏங்கியதுண்டு
இன்று கிடைத்தது பதில் ஒன்று
ஞானம் பிறந்து வானில் பறந்து
மீண்டு வந்தான் உயிர் கொண்டு
The fallen, lifeless body of a human
Can it rise again?..
There was a time when people yearned for this
Today, an answer has been found
With wisdom born, flying high into the sky
He returned alive with his breath intact
கேள்வி பிறந்தது அன்று நல்ல
பதில் கிடைத்தது இன்று
ஆசை பிறந்தது அன்று
யாவும் நடந்தது இன்று
A question was born back then
A good answer was received today
A desire was born back then
Everything has come to pass today
குலமகள் வாழும் இனிய குடும்பம்
கோவிலுக்கிணையாகும்
குலமகள் வாழும் இனிய குடும்பம்
கோவிலுக்கிணையாகும்
குறை தெரியாமல் உறவு கொண்டாலே
வாழ்வும் சுவையாகும்
படித்த மாந்தர் நிறைந்த நாட்டில்
பார்க்கும் யாவும் பொதுவுடமை
நல்ல மனமும் பிள்ளை குணமும்
நமது வீட்டின் தனி உடைமை
A sweet family where a virtuous woman lives
Is equivalent to a sacred temple
A sweet family where a virtuous woman lives
Is equivalent to a sacred temple
If relationships are cherished without pointing out flaws
Life itself becomes delightful
In a country filled with educated citizens
Everything one beholds belongs to the public
A good heart and a innocent, child-like nature
Are our home's exclusive, precious property
கேள்வி பிறந்தது அன்று நல்ல
பதில் கிடைத்தது இன்று
ஆசை பிறந்தது அன்று
யாவும் நடந்தது இன்று
A question was born back then
A good answer was received today
A desire was born back then
Everything has come to pass today
Kelvi pirandhadhu andru
A question was born back then
Nalla badhil kidaiththadhu indru
A good answer was received today
Aasai pirandhadhu andru
A desire was born back then
Yaavum nadandhadhu indru
Everything has come to pass today
Kelvi pirandhadhu andru
A question was born back then
Nalla badhil kidaiththadhu indru
A good answer was received today
Aasai pirandhadhu andru
A desire was born back then
Yaavum nadandhadhu indru
Everything has come to pass today
Aandaan adimai maelor keezhor
Master, slave, upper class, lower class
Enbadhu maaraadho
Will this status quo never change?
Aandaan adimai maelor keezhor
Master, slave, upper class, lower class
Enbadhu maaraadho
Will this status quo never change?
Arasan illaamal janangal aalum
A time where people rule without a king
Kaalamum vaaraadho
Will such an era not arrive?
Endroru kaalam yengiyadhundu
There was a time when people yearned for this
Indru kidaiththadhu badhil ondru
Today, an answer has been found
Indru evarum bedham sonnaal
Today, if anyone preaches discrimination
Irandu varudam jail undu
There is two years of imprisonment
Kelvi pirandhadhu andru
A question was born back then
Nalla badhil kidaiththadhu indru
A good answer was received today
Aasai pirandhadhu andru
A desire was born back then
Yaavum nadandhadhu indru
Everything has come to pass today
Vaanathil yeri chandira mandala
Climbing into the sky, to the lunar realm
Vaasalai thodalaamaa?…
Can we touch its doorstep?...
Vaanathil yeri chandira mandala
Climbing into the sky, to the lunar realm
Vaasalai thodalaamaa?…
Can we touch its doorstep?...
Maandu kidakkum manidhanin maeni
The fallen, lifeless body of a human
Marupadi ezhalaamaa?..
Can it rise again?..
Endroru kaalam yengiyadhundu
There was a time when people yearned for this
Indru kidaiththadhu badhil ondru
Today, an answer has been found
Gnyaanam pirandhu vaanil parandhu
With wisdom born, flying high into the sky
Meendu vandhaan uyir kondu
He returned alive with his breath intact
Kelvi pirandhadhu andru
A question was born back then
Nalla badhil kidaiththadhu indru
A good answer was received today
Aasai pirandhadhu andru
A desire was born back then
Yaavum nadandhadhu indru
Everything has come to pass today
Kulamagal vaazhum iniya kudumbam
A sweet family where a virtuous woman lives
Kovilukku inaiyaagum
Is equivalent to a sacred temple
Kulamagal vaazhum iniya kudumbam
A sweet family where a virtuous woman lives
Kovilukku inaiyaagum
Is equivalent to a sacred temple
Kurai theriyaamal uravu kondaalae
If relationships are cherished without pointing out flaws
Vaazhvum suvaiyaagum
Life itself becomes delightful
Padiththa maandhar irukkum naattil
In a country filled with educated citizens
Paarkkum yaavum podhu udamai
Everything one beholds belongs to the public
Nalla manamum pillai gunamum
A good heart and a innocent, child-like nature
Namadhu veettin thani udamai
Are our home's exclusive, precious property
Kelvi pirandhadhu andru
A question was born back then
Nalla badhil kidaiththadhu indru
A good answer was received today
Aasai pirandhadhu andru
A desire was born back then
Yaavum nadandhadhu indru
Everything has come to pass today
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Kelvi Pirandhadhu Andru' from the movie Pachhai Vilakku (1964) is an uplifting philosophical song written by Kannadasan that reflects on societal evolution, human scientific progress, and constitutional rights. The lyricist contrasts past human doubts and longings with present-day accomplishments, highlighting how ancient questions about equality, democracy, space exploration, and medical advancements have finally been answered by modern civilization. The song celebrates the end of feudalism and caste discrimination through law, the rise of democratic self-governance, and scientific breakthroughs such as space travel. It balances social progressivism with traditional ethics, concluding that a happy, forgiving family and a pure heart remain the ultimate personal treasures in an evolving world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Antithesis / Muran (முரண்)
“Kelvi pirandhadhu andru / Nalla badhil kidaiththadhu indru”
Contrasting ideas placed together to emphasize transformation: 'Andru' (yesterday/past) vs 'Indru' (today/present), and social hierarchy terms like 'Aandaan' (master) vs 'Adimai' (slave).
Monai (மோனை - Alliteration)
“Maandu kidakkum manidhanin maeni”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across adjacent words, creating a rhythmic cadence.
Rhetorical Question
“Vaanathil yeri chandira mandala / Vaasalai thodalaamaa?…”
Posing questions that express deep historical yearnings regarding social equality and human exploration.
Metaphor (உவமை)
“Kulamagal vaazhum iniya kudumbam / Kovilukku inaiyaagum”
Equating a harmonious family led by a virtuous woman directly to a sacred temple.
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Trivia
Composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and sung by T. M. Soundararajan, this song uniquely incorporates legal and constitutional progress into film lyrics by explicitly referencing anti-discrimination laws ('Indru evarum bedham sonnaal / Irandu varudam jail undu'), reflecting the Protection of Civil Rights Act atmosphere of post-independence India.
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