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Nenjukku Nimmathi

From Naangu Killadigal · 1969

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
S. Vedhachalam
Movie name
Naangu Killadigal
Movie release year
1969
Lyrics added on
13 Feb 2025

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Nenjukku nimmadhi aandavan sannadhi
Ninaithaal ellaam unakkullae
Konjam manamum kulirndha vaazhvum
Kondu vandhaal enna namakkullae
Kondu vandhaal enna namakkullae
Pazhakkam enbadhu pazhguvadhu
Adhu vilakkum podhu vilaguvadhu
Paasam nesam kaadhal thaane
Vaazhvadharkkendrae valaruvadhu
Nizhal thodaruvadhu madhi mayanguvadhu
Nizhal thodaruvadhu madhi mayanguvadhu
Vizhi naettrum indrum maaruvadhu
Nenjukku nimmadhi aandavan sannadhi
Ninaithaal ellaam unakkullae
Konjam manamum kulirndha vaazhvum
Kondu vandhaal enna namakkullae
Kondu vandhaal enna namakkullae
Paadhaiyil ethanai kaaladigal
Indha payanathil ethanaiyo vazhigal
Kaadhalil or vazhi kavalaiyil or vazhi
Kavanithu paarkkattum un vizhigal
Ondrai therndedu adhai serndhu vidu
Ondrai therndedu adhai serndhu vidu
Indha ulagathin sugangalai vaazhndhuvidu
Nenjukku nimmadhi aandavan sannadhi
Ninaithaal ellaam unakkullae
Konjam manamum kulirndha vaazhvum
Kondu vandhaal enna namakkullae
Kondu vandhaal enna namakkullae
Peace of mind is found in the presence of God,
Yet if you reflect on it, everything is within you.
A tender heart and a peaceful life—
Why shouldn't we bring them between the two of us?
Why shouldn't we bring them between the two of us?
Familiarity is simply getting used to each other,
And moving apart when distanced.
Yet true affection, warmth, and love
Grow purely so that we may live.
A shadow follows behind, the mind grows confused,
A shadow follows behind, the mind grows confused,
And the path changes between yesterday and today.
Peace of mind is found in the presence of God,
Yet if you reflect on it, everything is within you.
A tender heart and a peaceful life—
Why shouldn't we bring them between the two of us?
Why shouldn't we bring them between the two of us?
So many footprints upon the road,
So many paths on this journey!
One way leads to love, another to sorrow;
Let your eyes watch carefully and see.
Choose one path and walk along with it,
Choose one path and walk along with it,
And live to enjoy the good things of this world.
Peace of mind is found in the presence of God,
Yet if you reflect on it, everything is within you.
A tender heart and a peaceful life—
Why shouldn't we bring them between the two of us?
Why shouldn't we bring them between the two of us?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic song from Naangu Killadigal offers deep philosophical musings on peace of mind, human relationships, and life choices. It begins by stating that true peace of mind is found in divine contemplation, yet ultimately, all realizations and answers lie within oneself. It encourages bringing goodwill, warmth, and joy into personal relationships rather than seeking external validation. The second half reflects on the journey of life—highlighting that life offers multiple paths, such as love or worry. It urges the listener to observe carefully, choose a righteous path, commit to it, and experience the world's joy without getting bogged down by unnecessary attachments.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaai (First-letter Alliteration)

“Nenjukku nimmadhi aandavan sannadhi”

Repetition of the initial consonant 'N' sound across adjacent words ('Nenjukku', 'Nimmadhi').

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Pazhakkam enbadhu pazhguvadhu / Adhu vilakkum podhu vilaguvadhu”

Rhyming endings with the suffix '-vadhu' across consecutive lines ('pazhguvadhu', 'vilaguvadhu', 'valaruvadhu').

Antithesis / Wordplay

“Indha payanathil ethanaiyo vazhigal / Kaadhalil or vazhi kavalaiyil or vazhi”

Playing with double meanings of 'vazhi' (which can mean 'path' or 'pain') in the context of journey ('payanathil').

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Trivia

Composed by S. Vedhachalam for the 1969 comedy thriller 'Naangu Killadigal' directed by Modern Theatres' L. Balu, the song features lyrics by the legendary poet Kannadasan. Sung beautifully by P. Susheela, this track stands out as a philosophical reflective piece within a heist-comedy action genre film starring Jaishankar and Bharathi.

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