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Nalvazhthu Naan Solluven

From Pattikada Pattanama · 1972

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Pattikada Pattanama
Movie release year
1972
Lyrics added on
11 Dec 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Nalvaazhthu naan solluven
Nallapadi vaazhgavendru
Nalvaazhthu naan solluven
Nallapadi vaazhgavendru
Kalyaana kovililae
Kanavan oru dheivam ammaa
Kalyaana kovililae
Kanavan oru dheivam ammaa
Nalvaazhthu naan solluven
Nallapadi vaazhgavendru
Nallapadi vaazhgavendru
Harae raam
Harae raam
Harae raam
Harae raam
Sri harae krishna harae krishna
Harae raam
Harae raam
Harae raam
Harae raam
Sri harae krishna harae krishna
Poduvadhu pon thaali
Thaali oru pon vaeli
Poduvadhu pon thaali
Thaali oru pon vaeli
Vaeliyinai thaandaadhae
Vaedhanaiyil vaangaathae
Maada puraavilum jodi puraa undu
Jodiyai pirindha pin vaazhum puraa illai yaen…yaen
Maada puraavilum jodi puraa undu
Jodiyai pirindha pin vaazhum puraa illai yaen…yaen
Adhu thaan maanam …..
Aahaa haa… one two three four five six
Seven eight badhil badhil badhil
Nalvaazhthu naan solluven
Nallapadi vaazhgavendru
Nallapadi vaazhgavendru
Harae raam
Harae raam
Harae raam
Harae raam
Sri harae krishna harae krishna
Harae raam
Harae raam
Harae raam
Harae raam
Sri harae krishna harae krishna
Maappillaiyai veruthaalum
Vaasal padi thaandaadhae
Maappillaiyai veruthaalum
Vaasal padi thaandaadhae
Kobam kondu udhaithaalum
Kondavanai marakkaadhae
Yaaridam kurai illai
Yaaridam thavarillai
Vaazhvadhu oru murai
Vaazhthattum thalaimurai
Vaa ha vaa
Yaaridam kurai illai
Yaaridam thavarillai
Vaazhvadhu oru murai
Vaazhthattum thalaimurai
Vaa ha vaa
Aahaa haa… one two three four five six
Seven eight badhil badhil badhil
……………………………..
I give you my heartfelt blessings,
wishing that you live well and happily.
I give you my heartfelt blessings,
wishing that you live well and happily.
In the sacred temple of marriage,
a husband is like God, my dear.
In the sacred temple of marriage,
a husband is like God, my dear.
I give you my heartfelt blessings,
wishing that you live well and happily.
Wishing that you live well and happily.
Hare Ram,
Hare Ram,
Hare Ram,
Hare Ram,
Sri Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna!
Hare Ram,
Hare Ram,
Hare Ram,
Hare Ram,
Sri Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna!
What is tied is the golden thali (sacred wedding thread),
and that thali is a golden protective fence.
What is tied is the golden thali (sacred wedding thread),
and that thali is a golden protective fence.
Do not cross beyond that fence,
and do not invite sorrow into your life.
Even among nesting doves, there are devoted pairs;
no dove lives on once separated from its mate—why, why?
Even among nesting doves, there are devoted pairs;
no dove lives on once separated from its mate—why, why?
That is what true honour is...
Aha ha... one, two, three, four, five, six,
seven, eight... answer me, answer, answer!
I give you my heartfelt blessings,
wishing that you live well and happily.
Wishing that you live well and happily.
Hare Ram,
Hare Ram,
Hare Ram,
Hare Ram,
Sri Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna!
Hare Ram,
Hare Ram,
Hare Ram,
Hare Ram,
Sri Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna!
Even if you come to dislike your husband,
do not step over the threshold to leave.
Even if you come to dislike your husband,
do not step over the threshold to leave.
Even if he lashes out in anger,
never forsake the man who married you.
Who is completely without flaws?
Who has never made a mistake?
We only live this life once,
so live such that generations praise you.
Wah, ha, wah!
Who is completely without flaws?
Who has never made a mistake?
We only live this life once,
so live such that generations praise you.
Wah, ha, wah!
Aha ha... one, two, three, four, five, six,
seven, eight... answer me, answer, answer!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Nalvaazhthu Naan Solluven is a philosophical and advice-laden wedding song from the classic 1972 film Pattikada Pattanama, written by Kannadasan. The lyricist imparts wisdom regarding marriage and societal ethics, describing marriage as a sacred temple where mutual respect and commitment serve as a protective shield (Pon Vaeli). Using imagery such as devoted paired pigeons, the song emphasizes loyalty, dignity, and forgiveness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Thaali oru pon vaeli

Marriage is compared to a temple ('Kalyaana kovil'), and the marital thread is metaphorically called a golden fence ('Thaali oru pon vaeli') that protects sanctity.

Allegory / Animal Imagery

Maada puraavilum jodi puraa undu

Pigeons ('Jodi puraa') are used as a natural metaphor for lifelong companionship and devotion in marriage.

Rhetorical Questioning & Parallelism

Yaaridam kurai illai / Yaaridam thavarillai

Parallel rhetorical questions emphasize universal human imperfection and urge forgiveness.

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Trivia

Pattikada Pattanama (1972) starred Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa, directed by P. Madhavan with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. Kannadasan's lyrics in this film highlight the clash and eventual harmony between traditional rural values and modern urban lifestyles.

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