Madhiyaathar Vaasal
From Satharam · 1956
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- Trichy Loganathan
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Details
- Satharam1956
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Madhiyaadhar vaasal madhiththorukaal sendru | Going even once to the doorstep of those who do not respect you |
| Madhiyaamai kodi perum | Will bring millions of disrespects. |
| Endra madhi sonna avvai mozhi thannai pottri | Praising the wise words of Avvaiyar who taught this, |
| Vaazhvadhae prumai tharum | Living accordingly brings true pride. |
| Haa aa..aa..aa…aa..aa | Haa aa..aa..aa…aa..aa |
| Male | |
| Mann meedhu maanam ondrae pradhaanam | On this earth, honor alone is paramount, |
| Endrennum gunam vendum | One must possess such a character always. |
| Idhai marandhaale vazhvil kidaikkum sanmaanam | If one forgets this, the reward received in life |
| Maravaadha avamaanam | Is an unforgettable disgrace. |
| Male | |
| Mann meedhu maanam ondrae pradhaanam | On this earth, honor alone is paramount, |
| Endrennum gunam vendum | One must possess such a character always. |
| Idhai marandhaale vazhvil kidaikkum sanmaanam | If one forgets this, the reward received in life |
| Maravaadha avamaanam | Is an unforgettable disgrace. |
| Male | |
| Kannaana kanavan thanmaana thannai | The beloved husband and her own self-respect |
| Kaapaattrum penn deivam | Are protected by the divine woman. |
| Kannaana kanavan thanmaana thannai | The beloved husband and her own self-respect |
| Kaapaattrum penn deivam | Are protected by the divine woman. |
| Manam punnaagi sindhum kanneerai kaana | Seeing tears shed from a wounded heart, |
| Porukaadhada deivam | Even God cannot tolerate it. |
| Male | |
| Ennaadha thunbam edhu vandha podhum | Whatever unimaginable sorrow comes your way, |
| Edhir kolla thayangaadhe | Do not hesitate to face it. |
| Eliyorkkaaga nee seidha thiyaagam | The sacrifice you made for the poor and humble, |
| Idhai logam maravaadhe | This world will never forget. |
| Ennaadha thunbam edhu vandha podhum | Whatever unimaginable sorrow comes your way, |
| Edhir kolla thayangaadhe | Do not hesitate to face it. |
| Eliyorkkaaga nee seidha thiyaagam | The sacrifice you made for the poor and humble, |
| Idhai logam maravaadhe | This world will never forget. |
| Male | |
| Azhiyaadha inbam puviyorgal ennum | Undying happiness, which people on earth seek, |
| Panangaasile illai | Does not lie in money or wealth. |
| Haa aa aa aa | Haa aa aa aa |
| Azhiyaadha inbam puviyorgal ennum | Undying happiness, which people on earth seek, |
| Panangaasile illai | Does not lie in money or wealth. |
| Mei yanbae ennaalum azhiyaadha inbam | True love alone is eternal happiness, |
| Adharkku eedu ver illai | There is no equal to it. |
| Male | |
| Mann meedhu maanam ondrae pradhaanam | On this earth, honor alone is paramount, |
| Endrennum gunam vendum | One must possess such a character always. |
| Idhai marandhaale vazhvil kidaikkum sanmaanam | If one forgets this, the reward received in life |
| Maravaadha avamaanam | Is an unforgettable disgrace. |
மதியாதார் வாசல் மதித்தொருக்கால் சென்று
மிதியாமை கோடி பெறும்
என்ற மதி சொன்ன ஔவை மொழி தன்னைப் போற்றி
வாழ்வதே பெருமை தரும்
ஹா ஆஅ ஆஅ ஆஅ ஆஅ
Going even once to the doorstep of those who do not respect you
Will bring millions of disrespects.
Praising the wise words of Avvaiyar who taught this,
Living accordingly brings true pride.
Haa aa..aa..aa…aa..aa
மண் மீது மானம் ஒன்றே பிரதானம்
என்றெண்ணும் குணம் வேண்டும்
இதை மறந்தாலே வாழ்வில் கிடைக்கும் சன்மானம்
மாறாத அவமானம்........
On this earth, honor alone is paramount,
One must possess such a character always.
If one forgets this, the reward received in life
Is an unforgettable disgrace.
மண் மீது மானம் ஒன்றே பிரதானம்
என்றெண்ணும் குணம் வேண்டும்
இதை மறந்தாலே வாழ்வில் கிடைக்கும் சன்மானம்
மாறாத அவமானம்......
On this earth, honor alone is paramount,
One must possess such a character always.
If one forgets this, the reward received in life
Is an unforgettable disgrace.
கண்ணான கணவன் தன்மானந் தன்னைக்
காப்பாற்றும் பெண் தெய்வம்
கண்ணான கணவன் தன்மானந் தன்னைக்
காப்பாற்றும் பெண் தெய்வம்
மனம் புண்ணாகி சிந்தும் கண்ணீரைக் காண
பொறுக்காதடா தெய்வம் .......
The beloved husband and her own self-respect
Are protected by the divine woman.
The beloved husband and her own self-respect
Are protected by the divine woman.
Seeing tears shed from a wounded heart,
Even God cannot tolerate it.
எண்ணாத துன்பம் எது வந்த போதும்
எதிர் கொள்ளத் தயங்காதே
எளியோருக்காக நீ செய்த தியாகம்
இதை லோகம் மறவாதே......
எண்ணாத துன்பம் எது வந்த போதும்
எதிர் கொள்ளத் தயங்காதே
எளியோருக்காக நீ செய்த தியாகம்
இதை லோகம் மறவாதே......
Whatever unimaginable sorrow comes your way,
Do not hesitate to face it.
The sacrifice you made for the poor and humble,
This world will never forget.
Whatever unimaginable sorrow comes your way,
Do not hesitate to face it.
The sacrifice you made for the poor and humble,
This world will never forget.
அழியாத இன்பம் புவியோர்கள் எண்ணும்
பணங்காசிலே இல்லை
ஹா ஆஅ ஆஅ ஆஅ
அழியாத இன்பம் புவியோர்கள் எண்ணும்
பணங்காசிலே இல்லை
மெய்யன்பே எந்நாளும் அழியாத இன்பம்
அதற்கு ஈடு வேறில்லை.......
Undying happiness, which people on earth seek,
Does not lie in money or wealth.
Haa aa aa aa
Undying happiness, which people on earth seek,
Does not lie in money or wealth.
True love alone is eternal happiness,
There is no equal to it.
மண் மீது மானம் ஒன்றே பிரதானம்
என்றெண்ணும் குணம் வேண்டும்
இதை மறந்தாலே வாழ்வில் கிடைக்கும் சன்மானம்
மாறாத அவமானம்......
On this earth, honor alone is paramount,
One must possess such a character always.
If one forgets this, the reward received in life
Is an unforgettable disgrace.
Madhiyaadhar vaasal madhiththorukaal sendru
Going even once to the doorstep of those who do not respect you
Madhiyaamai kodi perum
Will bring millions of disrespects.
Endra madhi sonna avvai mozhi thannai pottri
Praising the wise words of Avvaiyar who taught this,
Vaazhvadhae prumai tharum
Living accordingly brings true pride.
Haa aa..aa..aa…aa..aa
Haa aa..aa..aa…aa..aa
Mann meedhu maanam ondrae pradhaanam
On this earth, honor alone is paramount,
Endrennum gunam vendum
One must possess such a character always.
Idhai marandhaale vazhvil kidaikkum sanmaanam
If one forgets this, the reward received in life
Maravaadha avamaanam
Is an unforgettable disgrace.
Mann meedhu maanam ondrae pradhaanam
On this earth, honor alone is paramount,
Endrennum gunam vendum
One must possess such a character always.
Idhai marandhaale vazhvil kidaikkum sanmaanam
If one forgets this, the reward received in life
Maravaadha avamaanam
Is an unforgettable disgrace.
Kannaana kanavan thanmaana thannai
The beloved husband and her own self-respect
Kaapaattrum penn deivam
Are protected by the divine woman.
Kannaana kanavan thanmaana thannai
The beloved husband and her own self-respect
Kaapaattrum penn deivam
Are protected by the divine woman.
Manam punnaagi sindhum kanneerai kaana
Seeing tears shed from a wounded heart,
Porukaadhada deivam
Even God cannot tolerate it.
Ennaadha thunbam edhu vandha podhum
Whatever unimaginable sorrow comes your way,
Edhir kolla thayangaadhe
Do not hesitate to face it.
Eliyorkkaaga nee seidha thiyaagam
The sacrifice you made for the poor and humble,
Idhai logam maravaadhe
This world will never forget.
Ennaadha thunbam edhu vandha podhum
Whatever unimaginable sorrow comes your way,
Edhir kolla thayangaadhe
Do not hesitate to face it.
Eliyorkkaaga nee seidha thiyaagam
The sacrifice you made for the poor and humble,
Idhai logam maravaadhe
This world will never forget.
Azhiyaadha inbam puviyorgal ennum
Undying happiness, which people on earth seek,
Panangaasile illai
Does not lie in money or wealth.
Haa aa aa aa
Haa aa aa aa
Azhiyaadha inbam puviyorgal ennum
Undying happiness, which people on earth seek,
Panangaasile illai
Does not lie in money or wealth.
Mei yanbae ennaalum azhiyaadha inbam
True love alone is eternal happiness,
Adharkku eedu ver illai
There is no equal to it.
Mann meedhu maanam ondrae pradhaanam
On this earth, honor alone is paramount,
Endrennum gunam vendum
One must possess such a character always.
Idhai marandhaale vazhvil kidaikkum sanmaanam
If one forgets this, the reward received in life
Maravaadha avamaanam
Is an unforgettable disgrace.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This philosophical song emphasizes the supreme value of honor, self-respect, true love, and selfless sacrifice. Citing the ancient Tamil poet Avvaiyar's wisdom against visiting places where one is not respected, the lyrics assert that living a dignified life is the greatest pride, while compromising self-respect leads only to everlasting shame. It further praises the virtue of a noble woman who safeguards both her family and her self-respect, noting that divine justice empathizes with genuine human suffering. Encouraging moral courage in the face of adversity, the song highlights that true, imperishable happiness comes not from material riches, but from love and sacrifices made for the downtrodden.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Mann meedhu maanam ondrae pradhaanam”
Repetition of the initial 'm' sound across 'Mann' and 'maanam' creates rhythmic emphasis on self-respect.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Idhai marandhaale vazhvil kidaikkum sanmaanam / Maravaadha avamaanam”
Matching end sounds with 'sanmaanam' and 'avamaanam' enhances melodic structure and textual symmetry.
Ethirai (Antithesis / Moral Contrast)
“Idhai marandhaale vazhvil kidaikkum sanmaanam / Maravaadha avamaanam”
Juxtaposes 'sanmaanam' (reward/honor) with 'avamaanam' (disgrace) to highlight the consequence of abandoning self-respect.
Allusion (Ilakkiya Kurippu)
“Madhiyaadhar vaasal madhiththorukaal sendru ... Endra madhi sonna avvai mozhi thannai pottri”
Direct citation of classical Tamil ethical poet Avvaiyar's famous maxim regarding self-respect.
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Trivia
The song opens with a direct quotation from Avvaiyar's classic ethical text (Kondrai Vendhan / Moodhurai literature), which advises against seeking entry into homes where one is unappreciated. Lyricist A. Maruthakasi seamlessly blended traditional Sangam-inspired moral wisdom into modern film songwriting, beautifully rendered in Trichy Loganathan's expressive voice under G. Ramanathan's musical direction.
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