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Lyrics & meaning

Kuzhanthaiyum Deivamum Kondadum

From Vannakili · 1959

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Vannakili
Movie release year
1959
Lyrics added on
25 Oct 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kuzhanthaiyum deivamum kondadum idathilae
Aiyyikiyam aagividum idhu unmai jegathilae
Kuzhanthaiyum deivamum kondadum idathilae
Aiyyikiyam aagividum idhu unmai jegathilae
Kuzhanthaiyum deivamum kondadum idathilae
Mazhai pol karunaiyulla manamirundhaalae
Vaari aravanaikkum gunamirundhaalae
Mazhai pol karunaiyulla manamirundhaalae
Vaari aravanaikkum gunamirundhaalae
Maatrandhaai enbadhaiyae maranthidum pillai
Maatrandhaai enbadhaiyae maranthidum pillai
Malar mugam katti vandhu amarndhidum madiyilae
Malar mugam katti vandhu amarndhidum madiyilae
Kuzhanthaiyum deivamum kondadum idathilae
Aiyyikiyam aagividum idhu unmai jegathilae
Kuzhanthaiyum deivamum kondadum idathilae
Petraal thaan pillai enbathillaiyae
Adharku suttramendrum sondhamendrum illaiyae
Petraal thaan pillai enbathillaiyae
Adharku suttramendrum sondhamendrum illaiyae
Vattardha anbu ennum amudhaiyae
Vattardha anbu ennum amudhaiyae
Yaar vazhanginaalum mayangum deivam kuzhandhaiyae
Yaar vazhanginaalum mayangum deivam kuzhandhaiyae
Kuzhanthaiyum deivamum kondadum idathilae
Aiyyikiyam aagividum idhu unmai jegathilae
Kuzhanthaiyum deivamum kondadum idathilae
A child and God, wherever they are cherished,
Will surely dwell; this is the truth in this world.
A child and God, wherever they are cherished,
Will surely dwell; this is the truth in this world.
A child and God, wherever they are cherished,
If there is a heart as merciful as the rain,
And a tender nature that warmly embraces,
If there is a heart as merciful as the rain,
And a tender nature that warmly embraces,
A child will forget that you are a stepmother,
A child will forget that you are a stepmother,
And come with a blooming smile to sit upon your lap.
And come with a blooming smile to sit upon your lap.
A child and God, wherever they are cherished,
Will surely dwell; this is the truth in this world.
A child and God, wherever they are cherished,
A child is not yours only if you gave birth to it,
It knows no distinction of blood relations or kin.
A child is not yours only if you gave birth to it,
It knows no distinction of blood relations or kin.
The sweet nectar of never-ending love,
The sweet nectar of never-ending love,
Whoever gives it, that divine child is won over by them.
Whoever gives it, that divine child is won over by them.
A child and God, wherever they are cherished,
Will surely dwell; this is the truth in this world.
A child and God, wherever they are cherished,
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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