Muthukku Muthaga Sad
From Anbu Sagodharargal · 1973
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Ghantasala
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Anbu Sagodharargal1973
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| {Muthukku muthaaga | More precious than pearls to pearls, |
| Sothukku sothaaga | More valuable than wealth to wealth, |
| Annan thambi pirandhu vandhom | We were born as elder and younger brothers. |
| Kannukku kannaaga | Like an eye protecting an eye, |
| Anbaalae inaindhu vandhom | We came united by love, |
| Onnukkul onnaaga} (2) | Inseparable as one within another. |
| Male | |
| Palli konda pillaiyidam | Beside the child who lies sick, |
| Pattu thaan padippathindri | Other than singing comforting songs, |
| Ullathoru noi theerkka | To cure the disease inside, |
| Or kaasum illaiyada | We do not have even a single coin, my dear brother. |
| Male | |
| Thaalaatti valartha nenjam | The heart that raised you with lullabies, |
| Thaalaamal pulambuthada | Is lamenting unable to bear the pain. |
| Thambhiyarai thandha deivam | The God who gave us these younger brothers, |
| Nambiyadhai maranthathada | Has forgotten the faith we had in Him. |
| Male | |
| Muthukku muthaaga | More precious than pearls to pearls, |
| Sothukku sothaaga | More valuable than wealth to wealth, |
| Annan thambi pirandhu vandhom | We were born as elder and younger brothers. |
| Kannukku kannaaga | Like an eye protecting an eye, |
| Anbaalae inaindhu vandhom | We came united by love, |
| Onnukkul onnaaga | Inseparable as one within another. |
| Male | |
| Sorgathin vaasal unnai | The gates of heaven, |
| Sondham kolla theduthada | Are seeking to claim you as their own. |
| Pakkathil naan irukka | Even while I am standing right beside you, |
| Baalaganai naaduthada | Death reaches out for this young child. |
| Male | |
| Deivam unnai azhaippadhanai | That God is calling you away, |
| Therinthathada en manamae | My heart has come to realize. |
| Thevai oru jeevan endraal | If a life is required in exchange, |
| Naan poga sammathamae | I agree to surrender mine instead. |
| Naan poga sammathamae | I agree to surrender mine instead. |
| Male | |
| Muthukku muthaaga | More precious than pearls to pearls, |
| Sothukku sothaaga | More valuable than wealth to wealth, |
| Annan thambi pirandhu vandhom | We were born as elder and younger brothers. |
| Kannukku kannaaga | Like an eye protecting an eye, |
| Anbaalae inaindhu vandhom | We came united by love, |
| Onnukkul onnaaga | Inseparable as one within another. |
{முத்துக்கு முத்தாக
சொத்துக்கு சொத்தாக
அண்ணன் தம்பி பிறந்து வந்தோம்
கண்ணுக்கு கண்ணாக
அன்பாலே இணைந்து வந்தோம்
ஒண்ணுக்குள் ஒண்ணாக} (2)
More precious than pearls to pearls,
More valuable than wealth to wealth,
We were born as elder and younger brothers.
Like an eye protecting an eye,
We came united by love,
Inseparable as one within another.
பள்ளிக் கொண்ட பிள்ளையிடம்
பாட்டுதான் படிப்பதன்றி
உள்ளதொரு நோய் தீர்க்க
ஒரு காசும் இல்லையடா
Beside the child who lies sick,
Other than singing comforting songs,
To cure the disease inside,
We do not have even a single coin, my dear brother.
தாலாட்டி வளர்த்த நெஞ்சம்
தாளாமல் புலம்புதடா
தம்பியரைத் தந்த தெய்வம்
நம்பியதை மறந்ததடா........
The heart that raised you with lullabies,
Is lamenting unable to bear the pain.
The God who gave us these younger brothers,
Has forgotten the faith we had in Him.
முத்துக்கு முத்தாக
சொத்துக்கு சொத்தாக
அண்ணன் தம்பி பிறந்து வந்தோம்
கண்ணுக்கு கண்ணாக
அன்பாலே இணைந்து வந்தோம்
ஒண்ணுக்குள் ஒண்ணாக
More precious than pearls to pearls,
More valuable than wealth to wealth,
We were born as elder and younger brothers.
Like an eye protecting an eye,
We came united by love,
Inseparable as one within another.
சொர்க்கத்தின் வாசல் உன்னை
சொந்தம் கொள்ள தேடுதடா
பக்கத்தில் நானிருக்க.....
பாலகனை தேடுதடா.......
The gates of heaven,
Are seeking to claim you as their own.
Even while I am standing right beside you,
Death reaches out for this young child.
தெய்வம் உன்னை அழைப்பதனை
தெரிந்ததடா என் மனமே
தேவை ஒரு ஜீவனென்றால்
நான் போகச் சம்மதமே......
நான் போகச் சம்மதமே......
That God is calling you away,
My heart has come to realize.
If a life is required in exchange,
I agree to surrender mine instead.
I agree to surrender mine instead.
முத்துக்கு முத்தாக
சொத்துக்கு சொத்தாக
அண்ணன் தம்பி பிறந்து வந்தோம்
கண்ணுக்கு கண்ணாக
அன்பாலே இணைந்து வந்தோம்
ஒண்ணுக்குள் ஒண்ணாக
More precious than pearls to pearls,
More valuable than wealth to wealth,
We were born as elder and younger brothers.
Like an eye protecting an eye,
We came united by love,
Inseparable as one within another.
{Muthukku muthaaga
More precious than pearls to pearls,
Sothukku sothaaga
More valuable than wealth to wealth,
Annan thambi pirandhu vandhom
We were born as elder and younger brothers.
Kannukku kannaaga
Like an eye protecting an eye,
Anbaalae inaindhu vandhom
We came united by love,
Onnukkul onnaaga} (2)
Inseparable as one within another.
Palli konda pillaiyidam
Beside the child who lies sick,
Pattu thaan padippathindri
Other than singing comforting songs,
Ullathoru noi theerkka
To cure the disease inside,
Or kaasum illaiyada
We do not have even a single coin, my dear brother.
Thaalaatti valartha nenjam
The heart that raised you with lullabies,
Thaalaamal pulambuthada
Is lamenting unable to bear the pain.
Thambhiyarai thandha deivam
The God who gave us these younger brothers,
Nambiyadhai maranthathada
Has forgotten the faith we had in Him.
Muthukku muthaaga
More precious than pearls to pearls,
Sothukku sothaaga
More valuable than wealth to wealth,
Annan thambi pirandhu vandhom
We were born as elder and younger brothers.
Kannukku kannaaga
Like an eye protecting an eye,
Anbaalae inaindhu vandhom
We came united by love,
Onnukkul onnaaga
Inseparable as one within another.
Sorgathin vaasal unnai
The gates of heaven,
Sondham kolla theduthada
Are seeking to claim you as their own.
Pakkathil naan irukka
Even while I am standing right beside you,
Baalaganai naaduthada
Death reaches out for this young child.
Deivam unnai azhaippadhanai
That God is calling you away,
Therinthathada en manamae
My heart has come to realize.
Thevai oru jeevan endraal
If a life is required in exchange,
Naan poga sammathamae
I agree to surrender mine instead.
Naan poga sammathamae
I agree to surrender mine instead.
Muthukku muthaaga
More precious than pearls to pearls,
Sothukku sothaaga
More valuable than wealth to wealth,
Annan thambi pirandhu vandhom
We were born as elder and younger brothers.
Kannukku kannaaga
Like an eye protecting an eye,
Anbaalae inaindhu vandhom
We came united by love,
Onnukkul onnaaga
Inseparable as one within another.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This poignant song depicts the immense bond of fraternal love and the heartbreaking agony of helpless poverty. The elder brother reflects on how dearly he holds his younger brothers, valuing their relationship far above worldly riches. When his sick younger brother faces grave illness, he suffers in anguish because he lacks money for medical treatment and can offer nothing but comforting songs.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor and Simile (Upamanai)
“Muthukku muthaaga”
Compares brothers to priceless pearls ('Muthukku muthaaga') and indispensable eyesight ('Kannukku kannaaga') to emphasize their invaluable bond.
Rhyme and Assonance (Edhugai / Monai)
“Sothukku sothaaga”
Uses rhythmic repetition of '-aaga' endings and initial letter sound alignments ('Muthukku' / 'Sothukku') to create a resonant, melodic cadence.
Pathos / Emotional Climax (Iraiyoer / Melodramatic Pledge)
“Thevai oru jeevan endraal / Naan poga sammathamae”
Expresses ultimate self-sacrifice where the protagonist offers his own life to God in exchange for his ailing brother's life.
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Trivia
The song is composed by K. V. Mahadevan, sung by T. M. Soundararajan, and written by Kannadasan for the 1973 film 'Anbu Sagodharargal', a remake of the Hindi hit film 'Pardoesi' (1972). It remains an iconic anthem of brotherly affection in Tamil cinema.
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