Naalam Kizhamiyile Sandhana
From Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi · 1984
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi1984
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Naalaam kezhamaiyilae santhana sarigai katti | Adorned with sandalwood and zari on Wednesday |
| Odaak kuthuraiyilae mangala kodai pudichchi | Holding an auspicious umbrella on a stationary clay horse |
| Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyaanaarae | O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day |
| Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyaanaarae | O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day |
| Chorus | |
| Naalaam kezhamaiyilae santhana sarigai katti | Adorned with sandalwood and zari on Wednesday |
| Odaak kuthuraiyilae mangala kodai pudichchi | Holding an auspicious umbrella on a stationary clay horse |
| Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyaanaarae | O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day |
| Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyaanaarae | O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day |
| Female | |
| Aadiyilae pongalittu | Cooking Pongal during the month of Aadi |
| Kodi sanam koodi vanthu | Millions of people gather together |
| Vanangidum aiyyanaarae | O Lord Ayyanaar whom we worship |
| Vanthu vaazhththanum aiyyanaarae….. | Please come and bless us, O Lord Ayyanaar... |
| Chorus | |
| Aadiyilae pongalittu | Cooking Pongal during the month of Aadi |
| Kodi sanam koodi vanthu | Millions of people gather together |
| Vanangidum aiyyanaarae | O Lord Ayyanaar whom we worship |
| Vanthu vaazhththanum aiyyanaarae….. | Please come and bless us, O Lord Ayyanaar... |
| Chorus | |
| Naalaam kezhamaiyilae santhana sarigai katti | Adorned with sandalwood and zari on Wednesday |
| Odaak kuthuraiyilae mangala kodai pudichchi | Holding an auspicious umbrella on a stationary clay horse |
| Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyanaarae | O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day |
| Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyanaarae | O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day |
| Male | |
| Nenjilae vel kondu seerm kaayam | The wound caused by a spear in the heart |
| Endrumae maaraathu vaazhvilae | Will never heal throughout life |
| Chorus | |
| …………… | ... |
| Male | |
| Pongiya kaattaaru seerumpothu | When the surging wild river rages |
| Minjidum ooraethu naattilae | Which village in the land can endure it? |
| Pongiya kaattaaru seerumpothu | When the surging wild river rages |
| Minjidum ooraethu naattilae | Which village in the land can endure it? |
| Male | |
| Nam manathinilae sengadalirukkum | A red ocean exists within our hearts |
| Sengadal muzhuthum raththa alai adikkum | And waves of blood crash across that entire red sea |
| Nam manathinilae sengadalirukkum | A red ocean exists within our hearts |
| Sengadal muzhuthum raththa alai adikkum | And waves of blood crash across that entire red sea |
| Chorus | |
| Vaalai pidiththirukkum kayinaalae | With the hand that holds the sword |
| Naalum thunaikkiruppaai aiyyanaarae | You will support us every day, O Ayyanaar |
| Female | |
| Naalaam kezhamaiyilae santhana sarigai katti | Adorned with sandalwood and zari on Wednesday |
| Odaak kuthuraiyilae mangala kodai pudichchi | Holding an auspicious umbrella on a stationary clay horse |
| Chorus | |
| Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyanaarae | O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day |
| Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyanaarae | O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day |
| Male | |
| Iththanai kaalangal koondil vaazhntha | A lion that lived in a cage all these years |
| Singamum naanendru | Is who I am... |
| Chorus | |
| ……………. | ... |
| Male | |
| Singamum paaigindra naalil kozhai | On the day the lion pounces, cowardly |
| Vanjaga poonaigalum odumae | And treacherous cats will flee |
| Singamum paaigindra naalil kozhai | On the day the lion pounces, cowardly |
| Vanjaga poonaigalum odumae | And treacherous cats will flee |
| Female | |
| Nam vizhigalilae senthanal irukkum | There will be glowing embers in our eyes |
| Nam ninaivinilae raththa veri irukkum | There will be a bloodthirsty craze in our thoughts |
| Nam vizhigalilae senthanal irukkum | There will be glowing embers in our eyes |
| Nam ninaivinilae raththa veri irukkum | There will be a bloodthirsty craze in our thoughts |
| Chorus | |
| Vaalai pidiththirukkum kayinaalae | With the hand that holds the sword |
| Naalum thunaikkiruppaai aiyyanaarae | You will support us every day, O Ayyanaar |
| Female | |
| Naalaam kezhamaiyilae santhana sarigai katti | Adorned with sandalwood and zari on Wednesday |
| Odaak kuthuraiyilae mangala kodai pudichchi | Holding an auspicious umbrella on a stationary clay horse |
| Chorus | |
| Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyanaarae | O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day |
| Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyanaarae | O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day |
| Male | |
| Nenjilae thaenoorum kadhal bodhai | The sweet intoxication of love filling the heart |
| Ennidam thondraathu thozhaanae | Will not arise in me, my friend |
| Chorus | |
| …………… | ... |
| Male | |
| Konjiae thaalaattum thaayai kooda | Even the mother who lulls with affection |
| En manam theendaathu nanbanae | My mind will not reach out to, my friend |
| Konjiae thaalaattum thaayai kooda | Even the mother who lulls with affection |
| En manam theendaathu nanbanae | My mind will not reach out to, my friend |
| Male | |
| Nam kadamaiyilae en uyirirukkum | My soul resides in our duty |
| Ponnagai nilamum nenjil vara marukkum | Even the land of smiles refuses to enter my heart |
| Nam kadamaiyilae en uyirirukkum | My soul resides in our duty |
| Ponnagai nilamum nenjil vara marukkum | Even the land of smiles refuses to enter my heart |
| Chorus | |
| Vaalai pidiththirukkum kayinaalae | With the hand that holds the sword |
| Naalum thunaikkiruppaai aiyyanaarae | You will support us every day, O Ayyanaar |
| Female | |
| Naalaam kezhamaiyilae santhana sarigai katti | Adorned with sandalwood and zari on Wednesday |
| Odaak kuthuraiyilae mangala kodai pudichchi | Holding an auspicious umbrella on a stationary clay horse |
| Chorus | |
| Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyanaarae | O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day |
| Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyanaarae | O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day |
எஸ். என். சுரேந்தர் மற்றும் விஜயரமணி
Adorned with sandalwood and zari on Wednesday
Holding an auspicious umbrella on a stationary clay horse
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
நாளாம் கெழமையிலே சந்தன சரிகை கட்டி
ஓடாக் குதிரையிலே மங்கல கொடை புடிச்சி
நாளும் துணையிருக்கும் அய்யனாரே
நாளும் துணையிருக்கும் அய்யனாரே.....
Adorned with sandalwood and zari on Wednesday
Holding an auspicious umbrella on a stationary clay horse
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
நாளாம் கெழமையிலே சந்தன சரிகை கட்டி
ஓடாக் குதிரையிலே மங்கல கொடை புடிச்சி
நாளும் துணையிருக்கும் அய்யனாரே
நாளும் துணையிருக்கும் அய்யனாரே.....
Cooking Pongal during the month of Aadi
Millions of people gather together
O Lord Ayyanaar whom we worship
Please come and bless us, O Lord Ayyanaar...
ஆடியிலே பொங்கலிட்டு
கோடி சனம் கூடி வந்து
வணங்கிடும் அய்யனாரே
வந்து வாழ்த்தணும் அய்யனாரே......
Cooking Pongal during the month of Aadi
Millions of people gather together
O Lord Ayyanaar whom we worship
Please come and bless us, O Lord Ayyanaar...
ஆடியிலே பொங்கலிட்டு
கோடி சனம் கூடி வந்து
வணங்கிடும் அய்யனாரே
வந்து வாழ்த்தணும் அய்யனாரே......
Adorned with sandalwood and zari on Wednesday
Holding an auspicious umbrella on a stationary clay horse
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
நாளாம் கெழமையிலே சந்தன சரிகை கட்டி
ஓடாக் குதிரையிலே மங்கல கொடை புடிச்சி
நாளும் துணையிருக்கும் அய்யனாரே
நாளும் துணையிருக்கும் அய்யனாரே.....
The wound caused by a spear in the heart
Will never heal throughout life
நெஞ்சிலே வேல் கொண்டு சீறும் காயம்
என்றுமே மாறாது வாழ்விலே
...
.........................
When the surging wild river rages
Which village in the land can endure it?
When the surging wild river rages
Which village in the land can endure it?
பொங்கிய காட்டாறு சீறும்போது
மிஞ்சிடும் ஊரேது நாட்டிலே
பொங்கிய காட்டாறு சீறும்போது
மிஞ்சிடும் ஊரேது நாட்டிலே
A red ocean exists within our hearts
And waves of blood crash across that entire red sea
A red ocean exists within our hearts
And waves of blood crash across that entire red sea
நம் மனதினிலே செங்கடலிருக்கும்
செங்கடல் முழுதும் ரத்த அலை அடிக்கும்
நம் மனதினிலே செங்கடலிருக்கும்
செங்கடல் முழுதும் ரத்த அலை அடிக்கும்
With the hand that holds the sword
You will support us every day, O Ayyanaar
வாளைப் பிடித்திருக்கும் கையினாலே
நாளும் துணைக்கிருப்பாய் அய்யனாரே
Adorned with sandalwood and zari on Wednesday
Holding an auspicious umbrella on a stationary clay horse
நாளாம் கெழமையிலே சந்தன சரிகை கட்டி
ஓடாக் குதிரையிலே மங்கல கொடை புடிச்சி
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
நாளும் துணையிருக்கும் அய்யனாரே
நாளும் துணையிருக்கும் அய்யனாரே.....
A lion that lived in a cage all these years
Is who I am...
இத்தனை காலங்கள் கூண்டில் வாழ்ந்த
சிங்கமும் நானென்று கூறுவேன்
...
.....................
On the day the lion pounces, cowardly
And treacherous cats will flee
On the day the lion pounces, cowardly
And treacherous cats will flee
சிங்கமும் பாய்கின்ற நாளில் கோழை
வஞ்சக பூனைகளும் ஓடுமே....
சிங்கமும் பாய்கின்ற நாளில் கோழை
வஞ்சக பூனைகளும் ஓடுமே....
There will be glowing embers in our eyes
There will be a bloodthirsty craze in our thoughts
There will be glowing embers in our eyes
There will be a bloodthirsty craze in our thoughts
நம் விழிகளிலே செந்தணல் இருக்கும்
நம் நினைவினிலே ரத்த வெறி இருக்கும்
நம் விழிகளிலே செந்தணல் இருக்கும்
நம் நினைவினிலே ரத்த வெறி இருக்கும்
With the hand that holds the sword
You will support us every day, O Ayyanaar
வாளைப் பிடித்திருக்கும் கையினாலே
நாளும் துணைக்கிருப்பாய் அய்யனாரே
Adorned with sandalwood and zari on Wednesday
Holding an auspicious umbrella on a stationary clay horse
நாளாம் கெழமையிலே சந்தன சரிகை கட்டி
ஓடாக் குதிரையிலே மங்கல கொடை புடிச்சி
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
நாளும் துணையிருக்கும் அய்யனாரே
நாளும் துணையிருக்கும் அய்யனாரே.....
The sweet intoxication of love filling the heart
Will not arise in me, my friend
நெஞ்சிலே தேனூறும் காதல் போதை
என்னிடம் தோன்றாது தோழனே
...
.....................
Even the mother who lulls with affection
My mind will not reach out to, my friend
Even the mother who lulls with affection
My mind will not reach out to, my friend
கொஞ்சியே தாலாட்டும் தாயைக் கூட
என் மனம் தீண்டாது நண்பனே
கொஞ்சியே தாலாட்டும் தாயைக் கூட
என் மனம் தீண்டாது நண்பனே
My soul resides in our duty
Even the land of smiles refuses to enter my heart
My soul resides in our duty
Even the land of smiles refuses to enter my heart
நம் கடமையிலே என் உயிரிருக்கும்
பொன்நகை நிலமும் நெஞ்சில் வர மறுக்கும்
நம் கடமையிலே என் உயிரிருக்கும்
பொன்நகை நிலமும் நெஞ்சில் வர மறுக்கும்
With the hand that holds the sword
You will support us every day, O Ayyanaar
வாளைப் பிடித்திருக்கும் கையினாலே
நாளும் துணைக்கிருப்பாய் அய்யனாரே
Adorned with sandalwood and zari on Wednesday
Holding an auspicious umbrella on a stationary clay horse
நாளாம் கெழமையிலே சந்தன சரிகை கட்டி
ஓடாக் குதிரையிலே மங்கல கொடை புடிச்சி
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
நாளும் துணையிருக்கும் அய்யனாரே
நாளும் துணையிருக்கும் அய்யனாரே.....
Naalaam kezhamaiyilae santhana sarigai katti
Adorned with sandalwood and zari on Wednesday
Odaak kuthuraiyilae mangala kodai pudichchi
Holding an auspicious umbrella on a stationary clay horse
Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyaanaarae
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyaanaarae
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
Naalaam kezhamaiyilae santhana sarigai katti
Adorned with sandalwood and zari on Wednesday
Odaak kuthuraiyilae mangala kodai pudichchi
Holding an auspicious umbrella on a stationary clay horse
Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyaanaarae
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyaanaarae
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
Aadiyilae pongalittu
Cooking Pongal during the month of Aadi
Kodi sanam koodi vanthu
Millions of people gather together
Vanangidum aiyyanaarae
O Lord Ayyanaar whom we worship
Vanthu vaazhththanum aiyyanaarae…..
Please come and bless us, O Lord Ayyanaar...
Aadiyilae pongalittu
Cooking Pongal during the month of Aadi
Kodi sanam koodi vanthu
Millions of people gather together
Vanangidum aiyyanaarae
O Lord Ayyanaar whom we worship
Vanthu vaazhththanum aiyyanaarae…..
Please come and bless us, O Lord Ayyanaar...
Naalaam kezhamaiyilae santhana sarigai katti
Adorned with sandalwood and zari on Wednesday
Odaak kuthuraiyilae mangala kodai pudichchi
Holding an auspicious umbrella on a stationary clay horse
Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyanaarae
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyanaarae
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
Nenjilae vel kondu seerm kaayam
The wound caused by a spear in the heart
Endrumae maaraathu vaazhvilae
Will never heal throughout life
……………
...
Pongiya kaattaaru seerumpothu
When the surging wild river rages
Minjidum ooraethu naattilae
Which village in the land can endure it?
Pongiya kaattaaru seerumpothu
When the surging wild river rages
Minjidum ooraethu naattilae
Which village in the land can endure it?
Nam manathinilae sengadalirukkum
A red ocean exists within our hearts
Sengadal muzhuthum raththa alai adikkum
And waves of blood crash across that entire red sea
Nam manathinilae sengadalirukkum
A red ocean exists within our hearts
Sengadal muzhuthum raththa alai adikkum
And waves of blood crash across that entire red sea
Vaalai pidiththirukkum kayinaalae
With the hand that holds the sword
Naalum thunaikkiruppaai aiyyanaarae
You will support us every day, O Ayyanaar
Naalaam kezhamaiyilae santhana sarigai katti
Adorned with sandalwood and zari on Wednesday
Odaak kuthuraiyilae mangala kodai pudichchi
Holding an auspicious umbrella on a stationary clay horse
Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyanaarae
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyanaarae
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
Iththanai kaalangal koondil vaazhntha
A lion that lived in a cage all these years
Singamum naanendru
Is who I am...
…………….
...
Singamum paaigindra naalil kozhai
On the day the lion pounces, cowardly
Vanjaga poonaigalum odumae
And treacherous cats will flee
Singamum paaigindra naalil kozhai
On the day the lion pounces, cowardly
Vanjaga poonaigalum odumae
And treacherous cats will flee
Nam vizhigalilae senthanal irukkum
There will be glowing embers in our eyes
Nam ninaivinilae raththa veri irukkum
There will be a bloodthirsty craze in our thoughts
Nam vizhigalilae senthanal irukkum
There will be glowing embers in our eyes
Nam ninaivinilae raththa veri irukkum
There will be a bloodthirsty craze in our thoughts
Vaalai pidiththirukkum kayinaalae
With the hand that holds the sword
Naalum thunaikkiruppaai aiyyanaarae
You will support us every day, O Ayyanaar
Naalaam kezhamaiyilae santhana sarigai katti
Adorned with sandalwood and zari on Wednesday
Odaak kuthuraiyilae mangala kodai pudichchi
Holding an auspicious umbrella on a stationary clay horse
Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyanaarae
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyanaarae
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
Nenjilae thaenoorum kadhal bodhai
The sweet intoxication of love filling the heart
Ennidam thondraathu thozhaanae
Will not arise in me, my friend
……………
...
Konjiae thaalaattum thaayai kooda
Even the mother who lulls with affection
En manam theendaathu nanbanae
My mind will not reach out to, my friend
Konjiae thaalaattum thaayai kooda
Even the mother who lulls with affection
En manam theendaathu nanbanae
My mind will not reach out to, my friend
Nam kadamaiyilae en uyirirukkum
My soul resides in our duty
Ponnagai nilamum nenjil vara marukkum
Even the land of smiles refuses to enter my heart
Nam kadamaiyilae en uyirirukkum
My soul resides in our duty
Ponnagai nilamum nenjil vara marukkum
Even the land of smiles refuses to enter my heart
Vaalai pidiththirukkum kayinaalae
With the hand that holds the sword
Naalum thunaikkiruppaai aiyyanaarae
You will support us every day, O Ayyanaar
Naalaam kezhamaiyilae santhana sarigai katti
Adorned with sandalwood and zari on Wednesday
Odaak kuthuraiyilae mangala kodai pudichchi
Holding an auspicious umbrella on a stationary clay horse
Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyanaarae
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
Naalum thunaiyirukkum aiyyanaarae
O Lord Ayyanaar who stands by us every day
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from 'Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi' (1984) blends rural folk devotion with powerful revolutionary themes. It invokes Lord Ayyanaar, the guardian deity of Tamil villages, seeking his protection and strength to overcome oppression and injustice. The lyrics convey intense emotions of righteous anger, comparing inner turmoil to a surging wild river and a sea of blood, while dedicating life entirely to duty over personal desires.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Kodi sanam koodi vanthu”
Repetition of the 'ko' sound across words creates a rhythmic folk cadence.
Metaphor (Uruvakarn)
“Sengadal muzhuthum raththa alai adikkum”
Comparing the inner rage and grief to a sea crashing with waves of blood.
Visual Imagery
“Odaak kuthuraiyilae mangala kodai pudichchi”
Evokes vivid traditional iconography of Lord Ayyanaar seated on a clay horse holding a sacred umbrella.
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Trivia
Composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Pulamaipithan, 'Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi' incorporated rich folk deity traditions of Tamil Nadu (Ayyanaar worship) to heighten the emotional and action-oriented narrative of the film.
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