Manadhil Urudhi Vendum
From Sindhu Bhairavi · 1985
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Sindhu Bhairavi1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Manadhil urudhi vendum | There must be firmness in the mind |
| Manadhil urudhi vendum | There must be firmness in the mind |
| Vaakinilae inimai vendum | There must be sweetness in speech |
| Ninaivu nalladhu vendum | Thoughts must be good |
| Nerungina porul kaipada vendum | The desired objective must be attained |
| Manadhil urudhi vendum | There must be firmness in the mind |
| Male | |
| Kanavu meipada vendum | Dreams must come true |
| Kaivasamaavadhu viraivil vendum | Possession of success must happen quickly |
| Kanavu meipada vendum | Dreams must come true |
| Kaivasamaavadhu viraivil vendum | Possession of success must happen quickly |
| Dhanamum inbamum vendum | Wealth and happiness are needed |
| Dharaniyilae perumai vendum | Fame on this earth is needed |
| Manadhil urudhi vendum | There must be firmness in the mind |
| Male | |
| Kann thirandhida vendum | Eyes must be opened to vision and wisdom |
| Kaariyathil urudhi vendum | There must be determination in action |
| Penn vidudhalai vendum | Women's liberation is needed |
| Periya kadavul kaaka vendum | The supreme God must protect us |
| Male | |
| Mann payanura vendum | The land must become fruitful |
| Mann payanura vendum | The land must become fruitful |
| Vaanagam ingu thenpda vendum | Heavenly divinity must be visible right here |
| Unmai nindrida vendum | Truth must prevail and stand tall |
| Om om om om | Om om om om |
மனதில் உறுதி
வேண்டும் மனதில் உறுதி
வேண்டும் வாக்கினிலே
இனிமை வேண்டும் நினைவு
நல்லது வேண்டும் நெருங்கின
பொருள் கை பட வேண்டும்
மனதில் உறுதி வேண்டும்
There must be firmness in the mind
There must be firmness in the mind
There must be sweetness in speech
Thoughts must be good
The desired objective must be attained
There must be firmness in the mind
கனவு மெய் பட
வேண்டும் கைவசமாவது
விரைவில் வேண்டும் கனவு
மெய் பட வேண்டும் கை
வசமாவது விரைவில் வேண்டும்
தனமும் இன்பமும் வேண்டும்
தரணியிலே பெருமை வேண்டும்
மனதில் உறுதி வேண்டும்
Dreams must come true
Possession of success must happen quickly
Dreams must come true
Possession of success must happen quickly
Wealth and happiness are needed
Fame on this earth is needed
There must be firmness in the mind
கண் திறந்திட
வேண்டும் காரியத்தில்
உறுதி வேண்டும் பெண்
விடுதலை வேண்டும்
பெரிய கடவுள் காக்க
வேண்டும்
Eyes must be opened to vision and wisdom
There must be determination in action
Women's liberation is needed
The supreme God must protect us
மண் பயனுற
வேண்டும் மண் பயனுற
வேண்டும் வானகம் இங்கு
தென்பட வேண்டும் உண்மை
நின்றிட வேண்டும் ஓம் ஓம்
ஓம் ஓம்
The land must become fruitful
The land must become fruitful
Heavenly divinity must be visible right here
Truth must prevail and stand tall
Om om om om
Manadhil urudhi vendum
There must be firmness in the mind
Manadhil urudhi vendum
There must be firmness in the mind
Vaakinilae inimai vendum
There must be sweetness in speech
Ninaivu nalladhu vendum
Thoughts must be good
Nerungina porul kaipada vendum
The desired objective must be attained
Manadhil urudhi vendum
There must be firmness in the mind
Kanavu meipada vendum
Dreams must come true
Kaivasamaavadhu viraivil vendum
Possession of success must happen quickly
Kanavu meipada vendum
Dreams must come true
Kaivasamaavadhu viraivil vendum
Possession of success must happen quickly
Dhanamum inbamum vendum
Wealth and happiness are needed
Dharaniyilae perumai vendum
Fame on this earth is needed
Manadhil urudhi vendum
There must be firmness in the mind
Kann thirandhida vendum
Eyes must be opened to vision and wisdom
Kaariyathil urudhi vendum
There must be determination in action
Penn vidudhalai vendum
Women's liberation is needed
Periya kadavul kaaka vendum
The supreme God must protect us
Mann payanura vendum
The land must become fruitful
Mann payanura vendum
The land must become fruitful
Vaanagam ingu thenpda vendum
Heavenly divinity must be visible right here
Unmai nindrida vendum
Truth must prevail and stand tall
Om om om om
Om om om om
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic verse is an invigorating petition for mental clarity, moral strength, and spiritual upliftment. The poet seeks internal virtues such as firm resolve, sweet speech, pure thoughts, and unyielding determination in action, believing that these qualities are necessary for turning noble dreams into swift reality. Beyond individual self-realization, the prayer expands into social and universal welfare—demanding women's freedom, agricultural prosperity, divine protection, and the triumph of truth, effectively envisioning heaven on earth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Refrain (Madakku)
“Manadhil urudhi vendum”
The phrase 'Manadhil urudhi vendum' is repeated as a central motif emphasizing willpower as the foundation of all achievements.
Emonai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kanavu meipada vendum / Kaivasamaavadhu viraivil vendum”
Matching initial consonants 'Ka' in 'Kanavu' and 'Kaivasamaavadhu' across adjacent lines creates rhythmic symmetry.
Ethukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kann thirandhida vendum / Penn vidudhalai vendum”
The second letter 'nn' rhymes across 'Kann' and 'Penn', establishing poetic flow while linking vision with women's empowerment.
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Trivia
Although credited to Vairamuthu in film records for soundtrack adaptation, 'Manadhil Urudhi Vendum' is originally an iconic poem composed by the legendary Tamil poet Mahakavi Subramania Bharathiyar. In the 1985 movie Sindhu Bhairavi, scored by Ilaiyaraaja and directed by K. Balachander, this song highlights classical values and inner resolve.
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