Kuzhanthaiyum Deivamum Kondadum
From Vannakili · 1959
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Vannakili1959
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kuzhanthaiyum deivamum kondadum idathilae | A child and God dwell in the place where they are celebrated. |
| Aiyyikiyam aagividum idhu unmai jegathilae | They become one with that place; this is an eternal truth in the world. |
| Female | |
| Kuzhanthaiyum deivamum kondadum idathilae | A child and God dwell in the place where they are celebrated. |
| Aiyyikiyam aagividum idhu unmai jegathilae | They become one with that place; this is an eternal truth in the world. |
| Kuzhanthaiyum deivamum kondadum idathilae | A child and God dwell in the place where they are celebrated. |
| Female | |
| Mazhai pol karunaiyulla manamirundhaalae | If one possesses a heart filled with rain-like compassion, |
| Vaari aravanaikkum gunamirundhaalae | And a generous nature that warmly gathers and nurtures, |
| Mazhai pol karunaiyulla manamirundhaalae | If one possesses a heart filled with rain-like compassion, |
| Vaari aravanaikkum gunamirundhaalae | And a generous nature that warmly gathers and nurtures, |
| Maatrandhaai enbadhaiyae maranthidum pillai | The child will forget that one is merely a stepmother, |
| Maatrandhaai enbadhaiyae maranthidum pillai | The child will forget that one is merely a stepmother, |
| Malar mugam katti vandhu amarndhidum madiyilae | And showing its blossom-like face, it will come and sit on the lap. |
| Malar mugam katti vandhu amarndhidum madiyilae | And showing its blossom-like face, it will come and sit on the lap. |
| Female | |
| Kuzhanthaiyum deivamum kondadum idathilae | A child and God dwell in the place where they are celebrated. |
| Aiyyikiyam aagividum idhu unmai jegathilae | They become one with that place; this is an eternal truth in the world. |
| Kuzhanthaiyum deivamum kondadum idathilae | A child and God dwell in the place where they are celebrated. |
| Female | |
| Petraal thaan pillai enbathillaiyae | A child isn't defined solely by the mother who gives birth, |
| Adharku suttramendrum sondhamendrum illaiyae | Nor is it bound strictly by formal kinship or lineage. |
| Petraal thaan pillai enbathillaiyae | A child isn't defined solely by the mother who gives birth, |
| Adharku suttramendrum sondhamendrum illaiyae | Nor is it bound strictly by formal kinship or lineage. |
| Vattardha anbu ennum amudhaiyae | The endless nectar known as pure love, |
| Vattardha anbu ennum amudhaiyae | The endless nectar known as pure love, |
| Yaar vazhanginaalum mayangum deivam kuzhandhaiyae | Whosoever offers it, the divine child is captivated by them. |
| Yaar vazhanginaalum mayangum deivam kuzhandhaiyae | Whosoever offers it, the divine child is captivated by them. |
| Female | |
| Kuzhanthaiyum deivamum kondadum idathilae | A child and God dwell in the place where they are celebrated. |
| Aiyyikiyam aagividum idhu unmai jegathilae | They become one with that place; this is an eternal truth in the world. |
| Kuzhanthaiyum deivamum kondadum idathilae | A child and God dwell in the place where they are celebrated. |
குழந்தையும் தெய்வமும் கொண்டாடும் இடத்திலே
ஐக்கியமாகிவிடும் இது உண்மை ஜெகத்திலே
A child and God dwell in the place where they are celebrated.
They become one with that place; this is an eternal truth in the world.
குழந்தையும் தெய்வமும் கொண்டாடும் இடத்திலே
ஐக்கியமாகிவிடும் இது உண்மை ஜெகத்திலே
குழந்தையும் தெய்வமும் கொண்டாடும் இடத்திலே
A child and God dwell in the place where they are celebrated.
They become one with that place; this is an eternal truth in the world.
A child and God dwell in the place where they are celebrated.
மழை போல் கருணையுள்ள மனமிருந்தாலே
வாரி அரவணைக்கும் குணமிருந்தாலே
மழை போல் கருணையுள்ள மனமிருந்தாலே
வாரி அரவணைக்கும் குணமிருந்தாலே
மாற்றாந்தாய் என்பதையே மறந்திடும் பிள்ளை
மாற்றாந்தாய் என்பதையே மறந்திடும் பிள்ளை
மலர் முகம் கட்டி வந்து அமர்ந்திடும் மடியிலே
மலர் முகம் கட்டி வந்து அமர்ந்திடும் மடியிலே
If one possesses a heart filled with rain-like compassion,
And a generous nature that warmly gathers and nurtures,
If one possesses a heart filled with rain-like compassion,
And a generous nature that warmly gathers and nurtures,
The child will forget that one is merely a stepmother,
The child will forget that one is merely a stepmother,
And showing its blossom-like face, it will come and sit on the lap.
And showing its blossom-like face, it will come and sit on the lap.
குழந்தையும் தெய்வமும் கொண்டாடும் இடத்திலே
ஐக்கியமாகிவிடும் இது உண்மை ஜெகத்திலே
குழந்தையும் தெய்வமும் கொண்டாடும் இடத்திலே
A child and God dwell in the place where they are celebrated.
They become one with that place; this is an eternal truth in the world.
A child and God dwell in the place where they are celebrated.
பெற்றால்தான் பிள்ளை என்பதில்லையே
அதற்கு சுற்றமென்றும் சொந்தமென்றும் இல்லையே
பெற்றால்தான் பிள்ளை என்பதில்லையே
அதற்கு சுற்றமென்றும் சொந்தமென்றும் இல்லையே
வற்றாத அன்பு என்னும் அமுதையே
வற்றாத அன்பு என்னும் அமுதையே
யார் வழங்கினாலும் மயங்கும் தெய்வம் குழந்தையே
யார் வழங்கினாலும் மயங்கும் தெய்வம் குழந்தையே
A child isn't defined solely by the mother who gives birth,
Nor is it bound strictly by formal kinship or lineage.
A child isn't defined solely by the mother who gives birth,
Nor is it bound strictly by formal kinship or lineage.
The endless nectar known as pure love,
The endless nectar known as pure love,
Whosoever offers it, the divine child is captivated by them.
Whosoever offers it, the divine child is captivated by them.
குழந்தையும் தெய்வமும் கொண்டாடும் இடத்திலே
ஐக்கியமாகிவிடும் இது உண்மை ஜெகத்திலே
குழந்தையும் தெய்வமும் கொண்டாடும் இடத்திலே
A child and God dwell in the place where they are celebrated.
They become one with that place; this is an eternal truth in the world.
A child and God dwell in the place where they are celebrated.
Kuzhanthaiyum deivamum kondadum idathilae
A child and God dwell in the place where they are celebrated.
Aiyyikiyam aagividum idhu unmai jegathilae
They become one with that place; this is an eternal truth in the world.
Kuzhanthaiyum deivamum kondadum idathilae
A child and God dwell in the place where they are celebrated.
Aiyyikiyam aagividum idhu unmai jegathilae
They become one with that place; this is an eternal truth in the world.
Kuzhanthaiyum deivamum kondadum idathilae
A child and God dwell in the place where they are celebrated.
Mazhai pol karunaiyulla manamirundhaalae
If one possesses a heart filled with rain-like compassion,
Vaari aravanaikkum gunamirundhaalae
And a generous nature that warmly gathers and nurtures,
Mazhai pol karunaiyulla manamirundhaalae
If one possesses a heart filled with rain-like compassion,
Vaari aravanaikkum gunamirundhaalae
And a generous nature that warmly gathers and nurtures,
Maatrandhaai enbadhaiyae maranthidum pillai
The child will forget that one is merely a stepmother,
Maatrandhaai enbadhaiyae maranthidum pillai
The child will forget that one is merely a stepmother,
Malar mugam katti vandhu amarndhidum madiyilae
And showing its blossom-like face, it will come and sit on the lap.
Malar mugam katti vandhu amarndhidum madiyilae
And showing its blossom-like face, it will come and sit on the lap.
Kuzhanthaiyum deivamum kondadum idathilae
A child and God dwell in the place where they are celebrated.
Aiyyikiyam aagividum idhu unmai jegathilae
They become one with that place; this is an eternal truth in the world.
Kuzhanthaiyum deivamum kondadum idathilae
A child and God dwell in the place where they are celebrated.
Petraal thaan pillai enbathillaiyae
A child isn't defined solely by the mother who gives birth,
Adharku suttramendrum sondhamendrum illaiyae
Nor is it bound strictly by formal kinship or lineage.
Petraal thaan pillai enbathillaiyae
A child isn't defined solely by the mother who gives birth,
Adharku suttramendrum sondhamendrum illaiyae
Nor is it bound strictly by formal kinship or lineage.
Vattardha anbu ennum amudhaiyae
The endless nectar known as pure love,
Vattardha anbu ennum amudhaiyae
The endless nectar known as pure love,
Yaar vazhanginaalum mayangum deivam kuzhandhaiyae
Whosoever offers it, the divine child is captivated by them.
Yaar vazhanginaalum mayangum deivam kuzhandhaiyae
Whosoever offers it, the divine child is captivated by them.
Kuzhanthaiyum deivamum kondadum idathilae
A child and God dwell in the place where they are celebrated.
Aiyyikiyam aagividum idhu unmai jegathilae
They become one with that place; this is an eternal truth in the world.
Kuzhanthaiyum deivamum kondadum idathilae
A child and God dwell in the place where they are celebrated.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Kuzhanthaiyum Deivamum Kondadum Idathilae' is a profound moral philosophy set in a soothing lullaby structure. It equates a child to a divine entity, noting that both a child and God belong not to physical places or biological bounds, but to wherever they are genuinely loved, cherished, and honored. It reflects on how love transcends biological motherhood, showing that a stepmother or guardian who treats a child with unconditional, rain-like kindness will earn the child's true affection.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Mazhai pol karunaiyulla manamirundhaalae”
The compassion in one's heart is directly compared to 'mazhai' (rain), which falls selflessly and abundantly to nourish everything.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Malar mugam katti vandhu amarndhidum madiyilae”
The child's radiant, innocent face is metaphorically called a flower ('malar mugam').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vattardha anbu ennum amudhaiyae”
Unending love is conceptualized as celestial nectar ('amudhu').
Parallelism / Analogy
“Kuzhanthaiyum deivamum kondadum idathilae”
Draws a direct spiritual parallel between a child ('Kuzhanthai') and God ('Deivam'), establishing their shared nature of being drawn only to sincere devotion and love.
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Trivia
Composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi, this song from 'Vannakili' (1959) became one of Tamil cinema's most famous philosophical adages regarding parenting and love. The core line 'Kuzhanthaiyum Deivamum Kondadum Idathilae' remains a popular proverb in Tamil culture to this day.
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