Nallavar Kuralukku
From Dr. Siva · 1975
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Dr. Siva1975
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aa… aahaahaa… aahaahaa… aahaahaa… | Aa… aahaahaa… aahaahaa… aahaahaa… |
| Aahaahaa… aahaahaa… aahaahaa… | Aahaahaa… aahaahaa… aahaahaa… |
| Aehaehae… aehaehae… aehaehae… ae… ae… ae… | Aehaehae… aehaehae… aehaehae… ae… ae… ae… |
| Male | |
| Nallavar kuralukku madhippirukkum | There is respect for the voice of a good person |
| Indha naattilae | In this country |
| Idhai naan sellum paadhaiyil kandu kondaen | I realized this along the path I traveled |
| Indha kaattilae | In this forest |
| Male | |
| Nallavar kuralukku madhippirukkum | There is respect for the voice of a good person |
| Indha naattilae | In this country |
| Idhai naan sellum paadhaiyil kandu kondaen | I realized this along the path I traveled |
| Indha kaattilae | In this forest |
| Engum naan paarkkiren edhiroli kaetkkiren | Everywhere I look, I hear an echo |
| Engum naan paarkkiren edhiroli kaetkkiren | Everywhere I look, I hear an echo |
| Kaetkkiren… kaetkkiren… kaetkkiren… | I hear… I hear… I hear… |
| Male | |
| Malai pol uyarndha manamirundhaal | If one possesses a mind as noble and high as a mountain |
| Endha nilaiyilum manidhan vaazhalaam | A human can thrive under any circumstance |
| Malai pol uyarndha manamirundhaal | If one possesses a mind as noble and high as a mountain |
| Endha nilaiyilum manidhan vaazhalaam | A human can thrive under any circumstance |
| Male | |
| Nalla pani pol urugum gunam irundhaal | If one has a nature that melts like pure snow |
| Endha pagaivanum veezhndhida kaanalaam | One will witness even the strongest enemy fall |
| Maaperum sabaiyilum maalaigal soodalaam | They will be honored with garlands even in grand assemblies |
| Maaperum sabaiyilum maalaigal soodalaam | They will be honored with garlands even in grand assemblies |
| Soodalaam… soodalaam… soodalaam… | They will be honored… honored… honored… |
| Male | |
| Nallavar kuralukku madhippirukkum | There is respect for the voice of a good person |
| Indha naattilae | In this country |
| Idhai naan sellum paadhaiyil kandu kondaen | I realized this along the path I traveled |
| Indha kaattilae | In this forest |
| Male | |
| Iraigalai virumbi iravu pagal | Seeking prey night and day |
| Sila paravaigal thiriyum kaattilae | Certain birds wander in the forest |
| Andha paravaigal inathil pirandhavar pol | Just like creatures born of that bird species |
| Silar padhavikku alaivaar naattilae | Some people wander around chasing position and power in the country |
| Andha paravaigal inathil pirandhavar pol | Just like creatures born of that bird species |
| Silar padhavikku alaivaar naattilae | Some people wander around chasing position and power in the country |
| Pattamum padhaviyum thaedinaal koodumo | Can titles and power be gained merely by chasing them? |
| Pattamum padhaviyum thaedinaal koodumo | Can titles and power be gained merely by chasing them? |
| Koodumo… koodumo… koodumo… | Can it be gained… gained… gained… |
| Male | |
| Chedi mael padarndha kodigalai pol | Just like vines winding around plants |
| Perum thalaivarum thondarum saeralaam | Great leaders and followers can unite seamlessly |
| Chedi mael padarndha kodigalai pol | Just like vines winding around plants |
| Perum thalaivarum thondarum saeralaam | Great leaders and followers can unite seamlessly |
| Male | |
| Avar madiyinil edhaiyum maraithadhillai | With nothing hidden in their lap or heart |
| Indha maanilam avar vasam aagalaam | This vast earth can come under their guidance |
| Avar madiyinil edhaiyum maraithadhillai | With nothing hidden in their lap or heart |
| Indha maanilam avar vasam aagalaam | This vast earth can come under their guidance |
| Thyaagamum seelamum dhaesathai aalalaam | Sacrifice and virtue alone can rule the nation |
| Thyaagamum seelamum dhaesathai aalalaam | Sacrifice and virtue alone can rule the nation |
| Aalalaam… aalalaam… aalalaam… | Can rule… rule… rule… |
| Male | |
| Nallavar kuralukku madhippirukkum | There is respect for the voice of a good person |
| Indha naattilae | In this country |
| Idhai naan sellum paadhaiyil kandu kondaen | I realized this along the path I traveled |
| Indha kaattilae | In this forest |
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Aa… aahaahaa… aahaahaa… aahaahaa…
Aahaahaa… aahaahaa… aahaahaa…
Aehaehae… aehaehae… aehaehae… ae… ae… ae…
நல்லவர் குரலுக்கு மதிப்பிருக்கும்
இந்த நாட்டிலே
இதை நான் செல்லும் பாதையில் கண்டுக்கொண்டேன்
இந்தக் காட்டிலே
There is respect for the voice of a good person
In this country
I realized this along the path I traveled
In this forest
நல்லவர் குரலுக்கு மதிப்பிருக்கும்
இந்த நாட்டிலே
இதை நான் செல்லும் பாதையில் கண்டுக்கொண்டேன்
இந்தக் காட்டிலே
எங்கும் நான் பார்க்கிறேன் எதிரொலி கேட்கிறேன்
எங்கும் நான் பார்க்கிறேன் எதிரொலி கேட்கிறேன்......
கேட்கிறேன்......கேட்கிறேன்......கேட்கிறேன்......
There is respect for the voice of a good person
In this country
I realized this along the path I traveled
In this forest
Everywhere I look, I hear an echo
Everywhere I look, I hear an echo
I hear… I hear… I hear…
மலைபோல் உயர்ந்த மனமிருந்தால்
எந்த நிலையிலும் மனிதன் வாழலாம்
மலைபோல் உயர்ந்த மனமிருந்தால்
எந்த நிலையிலும் மனிதன் வாழலாம்
If one possesses a mind as noble and high as a mountain
A human can thrive under any circumstance
If one possesses a mind as noble and high as a mountain
A human can thrive under any circumstance
நல்ல பனி போல் உருகும் குணமிருந்தால்
எந்த பகைவரும் வீழ்ந்திட காணலாம்
மாபெரும் சபையிலும் மாலைகள் சூடலாம்
மாபெரும் சபையிலும் மாலைகள் சூடலாம்
சூடலாம்........சூடலாம்.........சூடலாம்.........
If one has a nature that melts like pure snow
One will witness even the strongest enemy fall
They will be honored with garlands even in grand assemblies
They will be honored with garlands even in grand assemblies
They will be honored… honored… honored…
நல்லவர் குரலுக்கு மதிப்பிருக்கும்
இந்த நாட்டிலே
இதை நான் செல்லும் பாதையில் கண்டுக்கொண்டேன்
இந்தக் காட்டிலே
There is respect for the voice of a good person
In this country
I realized this along the path I traveled
In this forest
இரைகளை விரும்பி இரவு பகல்
சில பறவைகள் திரியும் காட்டிலே
அந்த பறவைகள் இனத்தில் பிறந்தவர் போல்
சிலர் பதவிக்கு அலைவார் நாட்டிலே
அந்த பறவைகள் இனத்தில் பிறந்தவர் போல்
சிலர் பதவிக்கு அலைவார் நாட்டிலே
பட்டமும் பதவியும் தேடினால் கூடுமோ
பட்டமும் பதவியும் தேடினால் கூடுமோ
கூடுமோ........கூடுமோ.............கூடுமோ........
Seeking prey night and day
Certain birds wander in the forest
Just like creatures born of that bird species
Some people wander around chasing position and power in the country
Just like creatures born of that bird species
Some people wander around chasing position and power in the country
Can titles and power be gained merely by chasing them?
Can titles and power be gained merely by chasing them?
Can it be gained… gained… gained…
செடி மேல் படர்ந்த கொடியினைப் போல்
பெருந்தலைவரும் தொண்டரும் சேரலாம்
செடி மேல் படர்ந்த கொடியினைப் போல்
பெருந்தலைவரும் தொண்டரும் சேரலாம்
Just like vines winding around plants
Great leaders and followers can unite seamlessly
Just like vines winding around plants
Great leaders and followers can unite seamlessly
அவர் மடியினில் எதையும் மறைத்ததில்லை
இந்த மாநிலம் அவர் வசமாகலாம்
அவர் மடியினில் எதையும் மறைத்ததில்லை
இந்த மாநிலம் அவர் வசமாகலாம்
தியாகமும் சீலமும் தேசத்தை ஆளலாம்
தியாகமும் சீலமும் தேசத்தை ஆளலாம்
ஆளலாம்............ஆளலாம்.........ஆளலாம்.........
With nothing hidden in their lap or heart
This vast earth can come under their guidance
With nothing hidden in their lap or heart
This vast earth can come under their guidance
Sacrifice and virtue alone can rule the nation
Sacrifice and virtue alone can rule the nation
Can rule… rule… rule…
நல்லவர் குரலுக்கு மதிப்பிருக்கும்
இந்த நாட்டிலே
இதை நான் செல்லும் பாதையில் கண்டுக்கொண்டேன்
இந்தக் காட்டிலே
There is respect for the voice of a good person
In this country
I realized this along the path I traveled
In this forest
Aa… aahaahaa… aahaahaa… aahaahaa…
Aa… aahaahaa… aahaahaa… aahaahaa…
Aahaahaa… aahaahaa… aahaahaa…
Aahaahaa… aahaahaa… aahaahaa…
Aehaehae… aehaehae… aehaehae… ae… ae… ae…
Aehaehae… aehaehae… aehaehae… ae… ae… ae…
Nallavar kuralukku madhippirukkum
There is respect for the voice of a good person
Indha naattilae
In this country
Idhai naan sellum paadhaiyil kandu kondaen
I realized this along the path I traveled
Indha kaattilae
In this forest
Nallavar kuralukku madhippirukkum
There is respect for the voice of a good person
Indha naattilae
In this country
Idhai naan sellum paadhaiyil kandu kondaen
I realized this along the path I traveled
Indha kaattilae
In this forest
Engum naan paarkkiren edhiroli kaetkkiren
Everywhere I look, I hear an echo
Engum naan paarkkiren edhiroli kaetkkiren
Everywhere I look, I hear an echo
Kaetkkiren… kaetkkiren… kaetkkiren…
I hear… I hear… I hear…
Malai pol uyarndha manamirundhaal
If one possesses a mind as noble and high as a mountain
Endha nilaiyilum manidhan vaazhalaam
A human can thrive under any circumstance
Malai pol uyarndha manamirundhaal
If one possesses a mind as noble and high as a mountain
Endha nilaiyilum manidhan vaazhalaam
A human can thrive under any circumstance
Nalla pani pol urugum gunam irundhaal
If one has a nature that melts like pure snow
Endha pagaivanum veezhndhida kaanalaam
One will witness even the strongest enemy fall
Maaperum sabaiyilum maalaigal soodalaam
They will be honored with garlands even in grand assemblies
Maaperum sabaiyilum maalaigal soodalaam
They will be honored with garlands even in grand assemblies
Soodalaam… soodalaam… soodalaam…
They will be honored… honored… honored…
Nallavar kuralukku madhippirukkum
There is respect for the voice of a good person
Indha naattilae
In this country
Idhai naan sellum paadhaiyil kandu kondaen
I realized this along the path I traveled
Indha kaattilae
In this forest
Iraigalai virumbi iravu pagal
Seeking prey night and day
Sila paravaigal thiriyum kaattilae
Certain birds wander in the forest
Andha paravaigal inathil pirandhavar pol
Just like creatures born of that bird species
Silar padhavikku alaivaar naattilae
Some people wander around chasing position and power in the country
Andha paravaigal inathil pirandhavar pol
Just like creatures born of that bird species
Silar padhavikku alaivaar naattilae
Some people wander around chasing position and power in the country
Pattamum padhaviyum thaedinaal koodumo
Can titles and power be gained merely by chasing them?
Pattamum padhaviyum thaedinaal koodumo
Can titles and power be gained merely by chasing them?
Koodumo… koodumo… koodumo…
Can it be gained… gained… gained…
Chedi mael padarndha kodigalai pol
Just like vines winding around plants
Perum thalaivarum thondarum saeralaam
Great leaders and followers can unite seamlessly
Chedi mael padarndha kodigalai pol
Just like vines winding around plants
Perum thalaivarum thondarum saeralaam
Great leaders and followers can unite seamlessly
Avar madiyinil edhaiyum maraithadhillai
With nothing hidden in their lap or heart
Indha maanilam avar vasam aagalaam
This vast earth can come under their guidance
Avar madiyinil edhaiyum maraithadhillai
With nothing hidden in their lap or heart
Indha maanilam avar vasam aagalaam
This vast earth can come under their guidance
Thyaagamum seelamum dhaesathai aalalaam
Sacrifice and virtue alone can rule the nation
Thyaagamum seelamum dhaesathai aalalaam
Sacrifice and virtue alone can rule the nation
Aalalaam… aalalaam… aalalaam…
Can rule… rule… rule…
Nallavar kuralukku madhippirukkum
There is respect for the voice of a good person
Indha naattilae
In this country
Idhai naan sellum paadhaiyil kandu kondaen
I realized this along the path I traveled
Indha kaattilae
In this forest
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the 1975 Tamil movie 'Dr. Siva', written by Vaali, serves as a philosophical reflection on leadership, integrity, and righteousness. The protagonist draws parallels between nature—specifically a forest—and human society, emphasizing that true respect and power cannot be acquired by selfishly chasing titles or positions. Just as birds roam endlessly seeking prey, self-serving opportunists roam seeking political power, but true leadership is born of sacrifice, humility, and transparency.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Malai pol uyarndha manamirundhaal”
Compares a noble heart to a high mountain ('Malai pol uyarndha manamirundhaal') and a gentle, compassionate nature to melting snow ('Nalla pani pol urugum gunam').
Emona / Rhyme (Monai and Etukai)
“Indha naattilae / Indha kaattilae”
Use of rhyming ending syllables such as 'naattilae' and 'kaattilae' to establish rhythm and musicality.
Metaphor & Political Allegory
“Andha paravaigal inathil pirandhavar pol / Silar padhavikku alaivaar naattilae”
Compares predatory birds roaming the woods for prey to opportunistic politicians hungering for office in society.
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Trivia
The film 'Dr. Siva' stars Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, and this iconic philosophical track was sung by T. M. Soundararajan, featuring lyrics by Vaali that subtly echoed contemporary political commentary in Tamil Nadu during the mid-1970s.
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