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Lyrics & meaning

Nalla Manadhil Kudiyirukkum

From Anaiya Vilakku · 1975

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Mu. Ka. Muthu
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Anaiya Vilakku
Movie release year
1975
Lyrics added on
7 Apr 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Koon piraiyai pottriduvom
Kurraanai oodhiduvom
Menmai migu mekkaavin
Dhisai nokki paadiduvom
Menmai migu mekkaavin
Dhisai nokki paadiduvom
Nalla manathil kudiyirukkum
Naakoor aandavaa
Pirar nalaththai ninaiththu
Unnai naanum vendavaa
Nalla manathil kudiyirukkum
Naakoor aandavaa
Pirar nalaththai ninaiththu
Unnai naanum vendavaa
Yaarum varuvaar yaarum thozhuvaar
Naakoor aandavan sannathiyil
Naanum ondru neeyum ondru
Napigal naayagam munnilaiyil
Nalla manathil kudiyirukkum
Naakoor aandavaa
Pirar nalaththai ninaiththu
Unnai naanum vendavaa
Ooraarkku uzhaiththavarkae
Uyar padhavi nee koduththaai
Yaar yaarkku edhu koduththaal
Yaerkkum endru nee vaguththaai
Vaaraatha padhavikkellaam
Vaai pillakkum manithar undu
Oorkkuruvi sila neram
Parunthendru ninaippathundu
Oorkkuruvi sila neram
Parunthendru ninaippathundu
Oorkkuruvi sila neram
Parunthendru ninaippathundu
Yaarum varuvaar yaarum thozhuvaar
Naakoor aandavan sannathiyil
Naanum ondru neeyum ondru
Napigal naayagam munnilaiyil
Nalla manathil kudiyirukkum
Naakoor aandavaa
Pirar nalaththai ninaiththu
Unnai naanum vendavaa
Sollaatchi sirakkuthappaa
Nee vaguththa yaettinilae
Sollaatchi sirakkuthappaa
Nee vaguththa yaettinilae
Pollaangu solpavargal
Than mudhugai paarppathillai
Nallorgal avar petchai
Ennaalum ketpathillai
Nallorgal avar petchai
Ennaalum ketpathillai
Nallorgal avar petchai
Ennaalum ketpathillai
Yaarum varuvaar yaarum thozhuvaar
Naakoor aandavan sannathiyil
Naanum ondru neeyum ondru
Napigal naayagam munnilaiyil
Nalla manathil kudiyirukkum
Naakoor aandavaa
Pirar nalaththai ninaiththu
Unnai naanum vendavaa
Let us praise the crescent moon,
Let us recite the Holy Quran,
Towards the glorious Mecca,
Let us face its direction and sing.
Towards the glorious Mecca,
Let us face its direction and sing.
Dwelling in pure and good hearts,
O Lord of Nagore,
Thinking of the well-being of others,
May I pray to you?
Dwelling in pure and good hearts,
O Lord of Nagore,
Thinking of the well-being of others,
May I pray to you?
Anyone can come, anyone can pray,
In the shrine of the Lord of Nagore.
You and I are all equal as one,
In the presence of Prophet Muhammad!
Dwelling in pure and good hearts,
O Lord of Nagore,
Thinking of the well-being of others,
May I pray to you?
Only to those who toiled for the people,
Did you grant high positions.
You ordained who should receive what,
And what is truly deserved.
Yet for positions they cannot attain,
There are people who greedily open their mouths.
At times, a little sparrow
Fancies itself to be an eagle.
At times, a little sparrow
Fancies itself to be an eagle.
At times, a little sparrow
Fancies itself to be an eagle.
Anyone can come, anyone can pray,
In the shrine of the Lord of Nagore.
You and I are all equal as one,
In the presence of Prophet Muhammad!
Dwelling in pure and good hearts,
O Lord of Nagore,
Thinking of the well-being of others,
May I pray to you?
The wisdom of words shines bright,
In the holy scripture you set forth.
The wisdom of words shines bright,
In the holy scripture you set forth.
Those who speak malice of others
Never look at their own flaws.
Good and noble people
Never pay heed to their words.
Good and noble people
Never pay heed to their words.
Good and noble people
Never pay heed to their words.
Anyone can come, anyone can pray,
In the shrine of the Lord of Nagore.
You and I are all equal as one,
In the presence of Prophet Muhammad!
Dwelling in pure and good hearts,
O Lord of Nagore,
Thinking of the well-being of others,
May I pray to you?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This Islamic devotional song from the film 'Anaiya Vilakku' pays homage to Nagoor Aandavar (Saint Shahul Hamid of Nagore) and Prophet Muhammad. The protagonist prays selflessly not for personal gain, but for the welfare of others, acknowledging that God dwells in pure and noble hearts.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uruvagam)

Oorkkuruvi sila neram Parunthendru ninaippathundu

Compares an ordinary house sparrow overestimating itself as an eagle to arrogant individuals who seek unearned higher positions beyond their capability.

Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Yaarum varuvaar yaarum thozhuvaar

Repetition of the initial sound 'Yaa' across words in the same line creates a balanced, rhythmic rhythm.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyming)

Koon piraiyai pottriduvom / Kurraanai oodhiduvom

The second consonant sound ('ra') aligns across consecutive lines to establish lyrical harmony.

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Trivia

Mu. Ka. Muthu, the eldest son of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, starred in the film and also sang this song. The lyrics by Vaali seamlessly integrate Islamic devotional motifs with social commentary on humility and political ambition.

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