Manamullavan Evano
From Manidharil Manikkam · 1973
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Manidharil Manikkam1973
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Manamullavan evano | Whoever possesses a compassionate heart, |
| Avanthaan manitharil maanikkam | He alone is a gem among human beings. |
| Nalla gunamullavan evano | Whoever possesses good character, |
| Avanthaan unmaiyilae manithan | He alone is truly a real human being. |
| Chorus | |
| Manamullavan evano | Whoever possesses a compassionate heart, |
| Avanthaan manitharil maanikkam | He alone is a gem among human beings. |
| Nalla gunamullavan evano | Whoever possesses good character, |
| Avanthaan unmaiyilae manithan | He alone is truly a real human being. |
| Male | |
| Moovaasaigal aa…aa…aa…. | The three desires, ah... ah... ah... |
| Moovaasaigal peraasaigal | The three worldly desires and excessive greed, |
| Manithanai vida vendum | Mankind must give them up. |
| Muttrum thurantha munivarai polae | Like a sage who has completely renounced everything, |
| Pakkuvam varavendum | Spiritual maturity must be attained. |
| Male | |
| Ambigai janani agilaandaeshwari | O Ambigai, Janani, Goddess of the Universe, |
| Arulmozhi tharavendum | You must grant us your words of grace. |
| Adiyaar koottam avalarulaalae | May the gathering of devotees, through her grace, |
| Aanantham peravendum | Experience eternal joy and bliss. |
| Male | |
| Manamullavan evano | Whoever possesses a compassionate heart, |
| Avanthaan manitharil maanikkam | He alone is a gem among human beings. |
| Nalla gunamullavan evano | Whoever possesses good character, |
| Avanthaan unmaiyilae manithan | He alone is truly a real human being. |
| Chorus | |
| Manamullavan evano | Whoever possesses a compassionate heart, |
| Avanthaan manitharil maanikkam | He alone is a gem among human beings. |
| Nalla gunamullavan evano | Whoever possesses good character, |
| Avanthaan unmaiyilae manithan | He alone is truly a real human being. |
| Male | |
| ………………. | [Musical Interlude] |
| Male | |
| Thaayaar thantha paalaal vantha | The intoxication that comes from mother's milk, |
| Mayakkam oru mayakkam | That is one kind of intoxication. |
| Male :………………. | [Musical Interlude] |
| Male | |
| Pugazhaal pinbu porulaal vantha | The intoxication that comes later from fame and wealth, |
| Mayakkam oru mayakkam | That is another kind of intoxication. |
| Male :…………….. | [Musical Interlude] |
| Male | |
| Thaayaar thantha paalaal vantha | The intoxication that comes from mother's milk, |
| Mayakkam oru mayakkam | That is one kind of intoxication. |
| Pugazhaal pinbu porulaal vantha | The intoxication that comes later from fame and wealth, |
| Mayakkam oru mayakkam | That is another kind of intoxication. |
| Male | |
| Madhuvaal pengal idhalaal vantha | The intoxication from wine and women's lips, |
| Mayakkam oru mayakkam idhil | That is another kind of intoxication; among these, |
| Mayangaathavan evano avan | Whoever remains unswayed and un-intoxicated, |
| Peyarthaan nilaiththirukkum | His name alone shall endure forever. |
| Male | |
| Thaayaar thantha paalaal vantha | The intoxication that comes from mother's milk, |
| Mayakkam oru mayakkam | That is one kind of intoxication. |
| Pugazhaal pinbu porulaal vantha | The intoxication that comes later from fame and wealth, |
| Mayakkam oru mayakkam | That is another kind of intoxication. |
| Male | |
| Yaezhai maelae kuthirai yaeri | Riding on the back of the poor, |
| Pazhagi pochu ulagam idhai | The world has grown accustomed to this. |
| Eppo yaezhai edhirkkiraano | When the poor man finally revolts, |
| Appo varum kalagam | Then comes the social revolution and upheaval. |
| Male | |
| Yaezhai maelae kuthirai yaeri | Riding on the back of the poor, |
| Pazhagi pochu ulagam idhai | The world has grown accustomed to this. |
| Eppo yaezhai edhirkkiraano | When the poor man finally revolts, |
| Appo varum kalagam | Then comes the social revolution and upheaval. |
| Appo varum kalagam | Then comes the social revolution and upheaval. |
| Male | |
| Vaayum vayirum ellaarkkum | A mouth and a stomach for everyone, |
| Onnaaththaanae vachaan idhil | God created equally for all; in this, |
| Oruththan soththai oruthathan thinnaa | If one person steals and eats another's bread, |
| Oor uruppudumo machchaan | Will the town ever prosper, my friend? |
| Male | |
| Yaezhai maelae kuthirai yaeri | Riding on the back of the poor, |
| Pazhagi pochu ulagam idhai | The world has grown accustomed to this. |
| Eppo yaezhai edhirkkiraano | When the poor man finally revolts, |
| Appo varum kalagam | Then comes the social revolution and upheaval. |
| Appo varum kalagam | Then comes the social revolution and upheaval. |
மனமுள்ளவன் எவனோ
அவன்தான் மனிதரில் மாணிக்கம்
நல்ல குணமுள்ளவன் எவனோ
அவன்தான் உண்மையிலே மனிதன்....
Whoever possesses a compassionate heart,
He alone is a gem among human beings.
Whoever possesses good character,
He alone is truly a real human being.
மனமுள்ளவன் எவனோ
அவன்தான் மனிதரில் மாணிக்கம்
நல்ல குணமுள்ளவன் எவனோ
அவன்தான் உண்மையிலே மனிதன்....
Whoever possesses a compassionate heart,
He alone is a gem among human beings.
Whoever possesses good character,
He alone is truly a real human being.
மூவாசைகள்.....ஆ....ஆ......ஆ....
மூவாசைகள் பேராசைகள்
மனிதனை விடவேண்டும்
முற்றும் துறந்த முனிவரை போலே
பக்குவம் வரவேண்டும்
The three desires, ah... ah... ah...
The three worldly desires and excessive greed,
Mankind must give them up.
Like a sage who has completely renounced everything,
Spiritual maturity must be attained.
அம்பிகை ஜனனி அகிலாண்டேஸ்வரி
அருள்மொழி தரவேண்டும்
அடியார் கூட்டம் அவளருளாலே
ஆனந்தம் பெறவேண்டும்.....
O Ambigai, Janani, Goddess of the Universe,
You must grant us your words of grace.
May the gathering of devotees, through her grace,
Experience eternal joy and bliss.
மனமுள்ளவன் எவனோ
அவன்தான் மனிதரில் மாணிக்கம்
நல்ல குணமுள்ளவன் எவனோ
அவன்தான் உண்மையிலே மனிதன்....
Whoever possesses a compassionate heart,
He alone is a gem among human beings.
Whoever possesses good character,
He alone is truly a real human being.
மனமுள்ளவன் எவனோ
அவன்தான் மனிதரில் மாணிக்கம்
நல்ல குணமுள்ளவன் எவனோ
அவன்தான் உண்மையிலே மனிதன்....
Whoever possesses a compassionate heart,
He alone is a gem among human beings.
Whoever possesses good character,
He alone is truly a real human being.
............................
[Musical Interlude]
தாயார் தந்த பாலால் வந்த
மயக்கம் ஒரு மயக்கம்
............................
The intoxication that comes from mother's milk,
That is one kind of intoxication.
[Musical Interlude]
புகழால் பின்பு பொருளால் வந்த
மயக்கம் ஒரு மயக்கம்
............................
The intoxication that comes later from fame and wealth,
That is another kind of intoxication.
[Musical Interlude]
தாயார் தந்த பாலால் வந்த
மயக்கம் ஒரு மயக்கம்
புகழால் பின்பு பொருளால் வந்த
மயக்கம் ஒரு மயக்கம்
The intoxication that comes from mother's milk,
That is one kind of intoxication.
The intoxication that comes later from fame and wealth,
That is another kind of intoxication.
மதுவால் பெண்கள் இதழால் வந்த
மயக்கம் ஒரு மயக்கம் இதில்
மயங்காதவன் எவனோ அவன்
பெயர்தான் நிலைத்திருக்கும்
The intoxication from wine and women's lips,
That is another kind of intoxication; among these,
Whoever remains unswayed and un-intoxicated,
His name alone shall endure forever.
மதுவால் பெண்கள் இதழால் வந்த
மயக்கம் ஒரு மயக்கம் இதில்
மயங்காதவன் எவனோ அவன்
பெயர்தான் நிலைத்திருக்கும்
The intoxication that comes from mother's milk,
That is one kind of intoxication.
The intoxication that comes later from fame and wealth,
That is another kind of intoxication.
தாயார் தந்த பாலால் வந்த
மயக்கம் ஒரு மயக்கம்
புகழால் பின்பு பொருளால் வந்த
மயக்கம் ஒரு மயக்கம்
Riding on the back of the poor,
The world has grown accustomed to this.
When the poor man finally revolts,
Then comes the social revolution and upheaval.
ஏழை மேலே குதிரை ஏறி
பழகிப் போச்சு உலகம் இதை
எப்போ ஏழை எதிர்க்கிறானோ
அப்போ வரும் கலகம்
Riding on the back of the poor,
The world has grown accustomed to this.
When the poor man finally revolts,
Then comes the social revolution and upheaval.
Then comes the social revolution and upheaval.
ஏழை மேலே குதிரை ஏறி
பழகிப் போச்சு உலகம் இதை
எப்போ ஏழை எதிர்க்கிறானோ
அப்போ வரும் கலகம்
அப்போ வரும் கலகம்
A mouth and a stomach for everyone,
God created equally for all; in this,
If one person steals and eats another's bread,
Will the town ever prosper, my friend?
வாயும் வயிறும் எல்லார்க்கும்
ஒண்ணாத்தானே வச்சான் இதில்
ஒருத்தன் சொத்தை ஒருத்தன் தின்னா
ஊர் உருப்புடுமோ மச்சான்.....
Riding on the back of the poor,
The world has grown accustomed to this.
When the poor man finally revolts,
Then comes the social revolution and upheaval.
Then comes the social revolution and upheaval.
ஏழை மேலே குதிரை ஏறி
பழகிப் போச்சு உலகம் இதை
எப்போ ஏழை எதிர்க்கிறானோ
அப்போ வரும் கலகம்
அப்போ வரும் கலகம்
Manamullavan evano
Whoever possesses a compassionate heart,
Avanthaan manitharil maanikkam
He alone is a gem among human beings.
Nalla gunamullavan evano
Whoever possesses good character,
Avanthaan unmaiyilae manithan
He alone is truly a real human being.
Manamullavan evano
Whoever possesses a compassionate heart,
Avanthaan manitharil maanikkam
He alone is a gem among human beings.
Nalla gunamullavan evano
Whoever possesses good character,
Avanthaan unmaiyilae manithan
He alone is truly a real human being.
Moovaasaigal aa…aa…aa….
The three desires, ah... ah... ah...
Moovaasaigal peraasaigal
The three worldly desires and excessive greed,
Manithanai vida vendum
Mankind must give them up.
Muttrum thurantha munivarai polae
Like a sage who has completely renounced everything,
Pakkuvam varavendum
Spiritual maturity must be attained.
Ambigai janani agilaandaeshwari
O Ambigai, Janani, Goddess of the Universe,
Arulmozhi tharavendum
You must grant us your words of grace.
Adiyaar koottam avalarulaalae
May the gathering of devotees, through her grace,
Aanantham peravendum
Experience eternal joy and bliss.
Manamullavan evano
Whoever possesses a compassionate heart,
Avanthaan manitharil maanikkam
He alone is a gem among human beings.
Nalla gunamullavan evano
Whoever possesses good character,
Avanthaan unmaiyilae manithan
He alone is truly a real human being.
Manamullavan evano
Whoever possesses a compassionate heart,
Avanthaan manitharil maanikkam
He alone is a gem among human beings.
Nalla gunamullavan evano
Whoever possesses good character,
Avanthaan unmaiyilae manithan
He alone is truly a real human being.
……………….
[Musical Interlude]
Thaayaar thantha paalaal vantha
The intoxication that comes from mother's milk,
Mayakkam oru mayakkam
That is one kind of intoxication.
Male :……………….
[Musical Interlude]
Pugazhaal pinbu porulaal vantha
The intoxication that comes later from fame and wealth,
Mayakkam oru mayakkam
That is another kind of intoxication.
Male :……………..
[Musical Interlude]
Thaayaar thantha paalaal vantha
The intoxication that comes from mother's milk,
Mayakkam oru mayakkam
That is one kind of intoxication.
Pugazhaal pinbu porulaal vantha
The intoxication that comes later from fame and wealth,
Mayakkam oru mayakkam
That is another kind of intoxication.
Madhuvaal pengal idhalaal vantha
The intoxication from wine and women's lips,
Mayakkam oru mayakkam idhil
That is another kind of intoxication; among these,
Mayangaathavan evano avan
Whoever remains unswayed and un-intoxicated,
Peyarthaan nilaiththirukkum
His name alone shall endure forever.
Thaayaar thantha paalaal vantha
The intoxication that comes from mother's milk,
Mayakkam oru mayakkam
That is one kind of intoxication.
Pugazhaal pinbu porulaal vantha
The intoxication that comes later from fame and wealth,
Mayakkam oru mayakkam
That is another kind of intoxication.
Yaezhai maelae kuthirai yaeri
Riding on the back of the poor,
Pazhagi pochu ulagam idhai
The world has grown accustomed to this.
Eppo yaezhai edhirkkiraano
When the poor man finally revolts,
Appo varum kalagam
Then comes the social revolution and upheaval.
Yaezhai maelae kuthirai yaeri
Riding on the back of the poor,
Pazhagi pochu ulagam idhai
The world has grown accustomed to this.
Eppo yaezhai edhirkkiraano
When the poor man finally revolts,
Appo varum kalagam
Then comes the social revolution and upheaval.
Appo varum kalagam
Then comes the social revolution and upheaval.
Vaayum vayirum ellaarkkum
A mouth and a stomach for everyone,
Onnaaththaanae vachaan idhil
God created equally for all; in this,
Oruththan soththai oruthathan thinnaa
If one person steals and eats another's bread,
Oor uruppudumo machchaan
Will the town ever prosper, my friend?
Yaezhai maelae kuthirai yaeri
Riding on the back of the poor,
Pazhagi pochu ulagam idhai
The world has grown accustomed to this.
Eppo yaezhai edhirkkiraano
When the poor man finally revolts,
Appo varum kalagam
Then comes the social revolution and upheaval.
Appo varum kalagam
Then comes the social revolution and upheaval.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Manamullavan Evano is a profound philosophical song from the 1973 film Manidharil Manikkam, written by Kannadasan and sung/composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The song reflects on what truly elevates a human being to the status of a gem among humanity: virtue, compassion, selflessness, and freedom from greedy attachments. Kannadasan categorizes the various illusions (mayakkam) that captivate human minds—ranging from innate maternal bond to fame, wealth, wine, and bodily desires—declaring that only the one who masters these temptations achieves immortal glory.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Urvagam)
“Avanthaan manitharil maanikkam”
Comparing a virtuous and compassionate person directly to a precious gem ('Maanikkam') among humans.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Mayakkam oru mayakkam”
The repeated phrase 'Mayakkam oru mayakkam' emphasizes the various forms of earthly illusions that cloud human intellect.
Alliteration (Moni)
“Moovaasaigal peraasaigal / Manithanai vida vendum / Muttrum thurantha munivarai polae”
Repetition of the initial 'M' sound in 'Moovaasaigal', 'Manithanai', and 'Muttrum' creates a strong poetic cadence.
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Trivia
Composed and rendered by M. S. Viswanathan, this song remains one of the iconic philosophical anthems in Tamil cinema. Kannadasan deftly integrates Vedantic philosophy (renouncing the three desire types: land, wealth, and lust) with sharp socialist social commentary on economic inequality and class revolt.
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