Oru Naal Ninaitha Kariyam
From Paadhukaappu · 1970
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Paadhukaappu1970
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Oru naal ninaitha kariyam nadakum | One day, the intended goal will come to pass, |
| Ulagam rasika vaavena azhaikum | The world will call out in admiration, 'Come, behold!' |
| Oru naal ninaitha kariyam nadakum | One day, the intended goal will come to pass, |
| Ulagam rasika vaavena azhaikum | The world will call out in admiration, 'Come, behold!' |
| Male | |
| Rathinathil seithu vaitha | Crafted out of precious gems, |
| Chithirathin mandapathil | Inside a picturesque pavilion, |
| Uravo uravo uravo | Is it a bond, a relationship, a soulmate? |
| Pathu viral thottizhuthu | Reaching out with ten fingers, |
| Arthamulla sethi solla | To convey a message filled with deep meaning, |
| Varavo varavo varavo | Is it arriving, coming, approaching? |
| Oru naal ninaitha kariyam nadakum | One day, the intended goal will come to pass, |
| Ulagam rasika vaavena azhaikum | The world will call out in admiration, 'Come, behold!' |
| Male | |
| Malaril paniyitta kalai | Like the art of dew resting on a delicate flower, |
| Manjal mugathuku thirai | A modest veil over a turmeric-adorned face, |
| Pennil nee oru silai | Among all women, you are a sculptured statue, |
| Indru naan athan vilai | And today, I am the price paid for it. |
| Male | |
| Kaniyil oriya mugam | A face filled with the sweetness of ripe fruit, |
| Karumbil vangiya rasam | A nectar borrowed from the sugarcane, |
| Rathiyai meriya sugam | A bliss that surpasses Rathi, the goddess of love, |
| Indru naan athan vasam | Today, I am completely under its spell. |
| Oru naal ninaitha kariyam nadakum | One day, the intended goal will come to pass, |
| Ulagam rasika vaavena azhaikum | The world will call out in admiration, 'Come, behold!' |
| Male | |
| Iraivan aalayamani | It is like the sacred temple bell of the Almighty, |
| Idhuvum devanin pani | This too is a divine work of God, |
| Anintha mangala ani | Adorned with auspicious traditional ornaments, |
| Anbu illaram ini | A domestic life built on love is sweet from now on. |
| Male | |
| Ondru enbathu varam | The number 'One' represents a divine boon, |
| Irandu enbathu manam | The number 'Two' represents the union of two minds, |
| Moondru enbathu kulam | The number 'Three' represents the growth of the family lineage, |
| Mudivillathathu sugam | And endless is the ultimate joy that follows. |
| Oru naal ninaitha kariyam nadakum | One day, the intended goal will come to pass, |
| Ulagam rasika vaavena azhaikum | The world will call out in admiration, 'Come, behold!' |
| Male | |
| Nadhiyil irupakkam karai | A river bounded by banks on both sides, |
| Naduvil ezhuvathu alai | With waves rising in the middle, |
| Alaiyai meeriya nadai | A journey that glides past the turbulent waves, |
| Vazhalkai thoniyin kadhai | Such is the story of life's floating boat. |
| Male | |
| Mullai enbathu nilai | 'Mullai' (forest land) symbolizes steadfast virtue, |
| Kurunji enbathu gunam | 'Kurinji' (mountain land) symbolizes pure character, |
| Marutham enbathu manam | 'Marutham' (farmland) symbolizes the sweetness of home, |
| Vazhnthu valarpathu inam | To live and nurture human lineage across generations. |
| Oru naal ninaitha kariyam nadakum | One day, the intended goal will come to pass, |
| Ulagam rasika vaavena azhaikum | The world will call out in admiration, 'Come, behold!' |
| Male | |
| Rathinathil seithu vaitha | Crafted out of precious gems, |
| Chithirathin mandapathil | Inside a picturesque pavilion, |
| Uravo uravo uravo | Is it a bond, a relationship, a soulmate? |
| Pathu viral thottezhuthu | Writing and reaching out with ten fingers, |
| Arthamulla sethi solla | To convey a message filled with deep meaning, |
| Varavo varavo varavo | Is it arriving, coming, approaching? |
| Oru naal ninaitha kariyam nadakum | One day, the intended goal will come to pass, |
| Ulagam rasika vaavena azhaikum | The world will call out in admiration, 'Come, behold!' |
ஒரு நாள் நினைத்த காரியம் நடக்கும்
உலகம் ரசிக்க வாவென அழைக்கும்
ஒரு நாள் நினைத்த காரியம் நடக்கும்
உலகம் ரசிக்க வாவென அழைக்கும்
One day, the intended goal will come to pass,
The world will call out in admiration, 'Come, behold!'
One day, the intended goal will come to pass,
The world will call out in admiration, 'Come, behold!'
ரத்தினத்தில் செய்து வைத்த
சித்திரத்தின் மண்டபத்தில்
உறவோ உறவோ உறவோ
பத்து விரல் தொட்டிழுத்து
அர்த்தமுள்ள சேதி சொல்ல
வரவோ வரவோ வரவோ
ஒரு நாள் நினைத்த காரியம் நடக்கும்
உலகம் ரசிக்க வாவென அழைக்கும்
Crafted out of precious gems,
Inside a picturesque pavilion,
Is it a bond, a relationship, a soulmate?
Reaching out with ten fingers,
To convey a message filled with deep meaning,
Is it arriving, coming, approaching?
One day, the intended goal will come to pass,
The world will call out in admiration, 'Come, behold!'
மலரில் பனியிட்ட கலை
மஞ்சள் முகத்துக்கு திரை
பெண்ணில் நீ ஒரு சிலை
இன்று நான் அதன் விலை
Like the art of dew resting on a delicate flower,
A modest veil over a turmeric-adorned face,
Among all women, you are a sculptured statue,
And today, I am the price paid for it.
கனியில் ஊறிய முகம்
கரும்பில் வாங்கிய ரசம்
ரதியை மீறிய சுகம்
இன்று நான் அதன் வசம்
ஒரு நாள் நினைத்த காரியம் நடக்கும்
உலகம் ரசிக்க வாவென அழைக்கும்
A face filled with the sweetness of ripe fruit,
A nectar borrowed from the sugarcane,
A bliss that surpasses Rathi, the goddess of love,
Today, I am completely under its spell.
One day, the intended goal will come to pass,
The world will call out in admiration, 'Come, behold!'
இறைவன் ஆலயமணி
இதுவும் தேவனின் பணி
அணிந்த மங்கல அணி
அன்பு இல்லறம் இனி
It is like the sacred temple bell of the Almighty,
This too is a divine work of God,
Adorned with auspicious traditional ornaments,
A domestic life built on love is sweet from now on.
ஒன்று என்பது வரம்
இரண்டு என்பது மணம்
மூன்று என்பது குலம்
முடிவில்லாதது சுகம்
ஒரு நாள் நினைத்த காரியம் நடக்கும்
உலகம் ரசிக்க வாவென அழைக்கும்
The number 'One' represents a divine boon,
The number 'Two' represents the union of two minds,
The number 'Three' represents the growth of the family lineage,
And endless is the ultimate joy that follows.
One day, the intended goal will come to pass,
The world will call out in admiration, 'Come, behold!'
நதியில் இருபக்கம் கரை
நடுவில் எழுவது அலை
அலையை மீறிய நடை
வாழ்க்கை தோணியின் கதை
A river bounded by banks on both sides,
With waves rising in the middle,
A journey that glides past the turbulent waves,
Such is the story of life's floating boat.
முல்லை என்பது நிலை
குறிஞ்சி என்பது குணம்
மருதம் என்பது மணம்
வாழ்ந்து வளர்ப்பது இனம்
ஒரு நாள் நினைத்த காரியம் நடக்கும்
உலகம் ரசிக்க வாவென அழைக்கும்
'Mullai' (forest land) symbolizes steadfast virtue,
'Kurinji' (mountain land) symbolizes pure character,
'Marutham' (farmland) symbolizes the sweetness of home,
To live and nurture human lineage across generations.
One day, the intended goal will come to pass,
The world will call out in admiration, 'Come, behold!'
ரத்தினத்தில் செய்து வைத்த
சித்திரத்தின் மண்டபத்தில்
உறவோ உறவோ உறவோ
பத்து விரல் தொட்டிழுத்து
அர்த்தமுள்ள சேதி சொல்ல
வரவோ வரவோ வரவோ
ஒரு நாள் நினைத்த காரியம் நடக்கும்
உலகம் ரசிக்க வாவென அழைக்கும்
Crafted out of precious gems,
Inside a picturesque pavilion,
Is it a bond, a relationship, a soulmate?
Writing and reaching out with ten fingers,
To convey a message filled with deep meaning,
Is it arriving, coming, approaching?
One day, the intended goal will come to pass,
The world will call out in admiration, 'Come, behold!'
Oru naal ninaitha kariyam nadakum
One day, the intended goal will come to pass,
Ulagam rasika vaavena azhaikum
The world will call out in admiration, 'Come, behold!'
Oru naal ninaitha kariyam nadakum
One day, the intended goal will come to pass,
Ulagam rasika vaavena azhaikum
The world will call out in admiration, 'Come, behold!'
Rathinathil seithu vaitha
Crafted out of precious gems,
Chithirathin mandapathil
Inside a picturesque pavilion,
Uravo uravo uravo
Is it a bond, a relationship, a soulmate?
Pathu viral thottizhuthu
Reaching out with ten fingers,
Arthamulla sethi solla
To convey a message filled with deep meaning,
Varavo varavo varavo
Is it arriving, coming, approaching?
Oru naal ninaitha kariyam nadakum
One day, the intended goal will come to pass,
Ulagam rasika vaavena azhaikum
The world will call out in admiration, 'Come, behold!'
Malaril paniyitta kalai
Like the art of dew resting on a delicate flower,
Manjal mugathuku thirai
A modest veil over a turmeric-adorned face,
Pennil nee oru silai
Among all women, you are a sculptured statue,
Indru naan athan vilai
And today, I am the price paid for it.
Kaniyil oriya mugam
A face filled with the sweetness of ripe fruit,
Karumbil vangiya rasam
A nectar borrowed from the sugarcane,
Rathiyai meriya sugam
A bliss that surpasses Rathi, the goddess of love,
Indru naan athan vasam
Today, I am completely under its spell.
Oru naal ninaitha kariyam nadakum
One day, the intended goal will come to pass,
Ulagam rasika vaavena azhaikum
The world will call out in admiration, 'Come, behold!'
Iraivan aalayamani
It is like the sacred temple bell of the Almighty,
Idhuvum devanin pani
This too is a divine work of God,
Anintha mangala ani
Adorned with auspicious traditional ornaments,
Anbu illaram ini
A domestic life built on love is sweet from now on.
Ondru enbathu varam
The number 'One' represents a divine boon,
Irandu enbathu manam
The number 'Two' represents the union of two minds,
Moondru enbathu kulam
The number 'Three' represents the growth of the family lineage,
Mudivillathathu sugam
And endless is the ultimate joy that follows.
Oru naal ninaitha kariyam nadakum
One day, the intended goal will come to pass,
Ulagam rasika vaavena azhaikum
The world will call out in admiration, 'Come, behold!'
Nadhiyil irupakkam karai
A river bounded by banks on both sides,
Naduvil ezhuvathu alai
With waves rising in the middle,
Alaiyai meeriya nadai
A journey that glides past the turbulent waves,
Vazhalkai thoniyin kadhai
Such is the story of life's floating boat.
Mullai enbathu nilai
'Mullai' (forest land) symbolizes steadfast virtue,
Kurunji enbathu gunam
'Kurinji' (mountain land) symbolizes pure character,
Marutham enbathu manam
'Marutham' (farmland) symbolizes the sweetness of home,
Vazhnthu valarpathu inam
To live and nurture human lineage across generations.
Oru naal ninaitha kariyam nadakum
One day, the intended goal will come to pass,
Ulagam rasika vaavena azhaikum
The world will call out in admiration, 'Come, behold!'
Rathinathil seithu vaitha
Crafted out of precious gems,
Chithirathin mandapathil
Inside a picturesque pavilion,
Uravo uravo uravo
Is it a bond, a relationship, a soulmate?
Pathu viral thottezhuthu
Writing and reaching out with ten fingers,
Arthamulla sethi solla
To convey a message filled with deep meaning,
Varavo varavo varavo
Is it arriving, coming, approaching?
Oru naal ninaitha kariyam nadakum
One day, the intended goal will come to pass,
Ulagam rasika vaavena azhaikum
The world will call out in admiration, 'Come, behold!'
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Oru Naal Ninaitha Kariyam Nadakum' expresses profound optimism, romantic devotion, and the fulfillment of life's noble aspirations. It conveys the hopeful message that earnest desires and effort will eventually yield success, gaining recognition and admiration from the world. Through poetic imagery, the singer describes finding romantic fulfillment, celebrating the beauty and virtue of his beloved, and framing marriage as a divine blessing that connects individuals into a meaningful family life. In its deeper verses, lyricist Kannadasan cleverly blends classical Sangam Tamil literary concepts (the landscapes of Mullai, Kurinji, and Marutham) as metaphors for human virtues, emotional maturity, and peaceful domestic harmony. Life is likened to a boat navigating rising river waves, emphasizing resilience, love, and the continuation of human lineage with enduring bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Ondru enbathu varam / Irandu enbathu manam / Moondru enbathu kulam / Mudivillathathu sugam”
Lines end with the rhyming '-am' suffix ('varam', 'manam', 'kulam', 'sugam'), creating a pleasing rhythmic cadence.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Rathinathil seithu vaitha / Chithirathin mandapathil”
The second letter/syllable ('thi') rhymes across 'Rathinathil' and 'Chithirathin'.
Metaphor
“Vazhalkai thoniyin kadhai”
Life is metaphorically compared to a boat ('thoni') traversing river currents and waves.
Classical Thinai Metaphor (Sangam Allusion)
“Mullai enbathu nilai / Kurunji enbathu gunam / Marutham enbathu manam”
Kannadasan uses classical Sangam landscapes (Mullai, Kurinji, Marutham) metaphorically to represent human character, virtue, and domestic harmony.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Uravo uravo uravo / Varavo varavo varavo”
Repetition of words at the end of lines heightens the emotional intensity and poetic emphasis.
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Trivia
The song is from the 1970 Tamil film 'Paadhukaappu', starring Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa, directed by A. Bhimsingh. Composed by the legendary maestro M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics by 'Kaviarasu' Kannadasan, the song stands out for how effortlessly Kannadasan integrated ancient Sangam Tamil landscape symbolism (Thinai) into popular film music, beautifully rendered by T. M. Soundararajan.
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