Oru Thulir
From Thodarum · 1999
- Lyricist
- Pazhani Bharathi
- Singers
- P. Unnikrishnan, Bhavatharani
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Thodarum1999
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Santhaana lakshmi | Oh Goddess Santhana Lakshmi, goddess of progeny, |
| Vandha neram saariyaana neram | The time you arrived is the right, auspicious time. |
| Mangaadha jodhi endrum ingu | An unyielding, eternal light shines here, |
| Nindraarum kolam | Displaying a beautiful traditional scene. |
| Nalungondru solla | To perform the auspicious ritual and shower blessings, |
| Sondha bandham ondraagum neram | This is the moment for all relatives to gather as one. |
| Nalam kodi kaana | To behold endless prosperity and well-being, |
| Mangalangal manam polak koodum | Auspicious blessings gather just as the heart desires. |
| Chorus | |
| Nana naanaa naanaa | Nana naanaa naanaa |
| Naananaa nananaa | Naananaa nananaa |
| Chorus | |
| Nana naanaa naanaa | Nana naanaa naanaa |
| Naananaa nananaa | Naananaa nananaa |
| Naana naanaa naanaa naanaa | Naana naanaa naanaa naanaa |
| Female | |
| Oru thulir onnu arumbudhu | A tender sprout is budding, |
| Thalir onnu sirikkudhu | A young leaf is smiling, |
| Gaana karunguyilae | Oh melodious black cuckoo! |
| Oru malar onnu viriyudhu | A flower is blooming, |
| Manadhukkul niraiyudhu | Filling the heart with delight, |
| Maalai pon veyilae | Like the golden evening sunlight! |
| Indha vaanin madiyilae | In the lap of this vast sky, |
| Siru piraiyum valarvadhenna | Why does the tiny crescent moon grow? |
| Indha annai madiyilae | In the lap of this mother, |
| Thanga kodiyum padarvadhenna | Why does the golden creeper spread and flourish? |
| Oru vaazhthu paadu indru | Sing a song of blessings today, |
| Kukkoo kukkoo koo | Cuckoo, cuckoo, coo! |
| Male | |
| Oru thulir onnu arumbudhu | A tender sprout is budding, |
| Thalir onnu sirikkudhu | A young leaf is smiling, |
| Gaana karunguyilae | Oh melodious black cuckoo! |
| Oru malar onnu viriyudhu | A flower is blooming, |
| Manadhukkul niraiyudhu | Filling the heart with delight, |
| Maalai pon veyilae | Like the golden evening sunlight! |
| Pon veyilae pon veyilae | Golden sunlight, golden sunlight! |
| Female | |
| Kuru kuru vizhigalil | In those curious, twinkling eyes, |
| Siru siru navamanigal aahaa | Tiny precious gems shine, ah! |
| Andha siru siru manigalil | Within those small precious gems, |
| Kuru kuru kavimanigal | Lies the poetic brilliance of playful thoughts. |
| Male | |
| Oru siru sirippinil | In that small, gentle smile, |
| Pudhu pudhu kadhiralaigal | New waves of radiant light emerge. |
| Andha pudhu pudhu kalaigalil | In those brand-new artistic forms, |
| Inaindhadhu uyir alaigal | The waves of life unite. |
| Female | |
| Kaigalil kamban paattu | Will the hands not compose |
| Kaaviyam paadaadho | An epic poem like Kamban's poetry? |
| Kaalgalil thendral kaatru | Will the gentle breeze beneath the feet |
| Oviyam podaadho | Not draw a lovely painting? |
| Male | |
| Nadai podattum vilaiyaadattum | Let it walk and play, |
| Indha senthamizh pudhu kavidhai | This fresh new poem in pure Tamil! |
| Male | |
| Oru thulir onnu arumbudhu | A tender sprout is budding, |
| Thalir onnu sirikkudhu | A young leaf is smiling, |
| Gaana karunguyilae | Oh melodious black cuckoo! |
| Oru malar onnu viriyudhu | A flower is blooming, |
| Manadhukkul niraiyudhu | Filling the heart with delight, |
| Maalai pon veyilae | Like the golden evening sunlight! |
| Indha vaanin madiyilae | In the lap of this vast sky, |
| Siru piraiyum valarvadhenna | Why does the tiny crescent moon grow? |
| Indha annai madiyilae | In the lap of this mother, |
| Thanga kodiyum padarvadhenna | Why does the golden creeper spread and flourish? |
| Oru vaazhthu paadu indru | Sing a song of blessings today, |
| Kukkoo kukkoo koo | Cuckoo, cuckoo, coo! |
| Female | |
| Oru thulir onnu arumbudhu | A tender sprout is budding, |
| Thalir onnu sirikkudhu | A young leaf is smiling, |
| Gaana karunguyilae | Oh melodious black cuckoo! |
| Oru malar onnu viriyudhu | A flower is blooming, |
| Manadhukkul niraiyudhu | Filling the heart with delight, |
| Maalai pon veyilae | Like the golden evening sunlight! |
| Male | |
| Maniradham yeriya | Riding upon a jewel-studded chariot, |
| Maragadha veenai idhu | This child is like an emerald veena. |
| Un madhu mugam thooviya | Sprinkled over your sweet face, |
| Pudhu muga poovum idhu | This is a newly bloomed flower-like face. |
| Female | |
| Anigalan anindhida | To wear ornaments and jewels, |
| Avasiyam illai yena aahaa | Saying there is no necessity at all, ah! |
| Kollai azhagudan pazhagidum | Living with captivating, captivating beauty, |
| Adhisaya pillai idhu | This is a wondrous child! |
| Male | |
| Melliya poovukkellaam | To all the delicate flowers, |
| Menmaiyai thandhaaiyo | Did you bestow softness and grace? |
| Solliya sollukkullae | Within the words spoken, |
| Sor chumai aanaaiyo | Did you become a rich weight of pure meaning? |
| Female | |
| Vizhi kolathil oli jaalathil | In the pattern of those eyes and the magic of light, |
| Andha vaanulagam iyangum mmm | Even the heavenly world operates, mmm. |
| Female | |
| Oru thulir onnu arumbudhu | A tender sprout is budding, |
| Thalir onnu sirikkudhu | A young leaf is smiling, |
| Gaana karunguyilae | Oh melodious black cuckoo! |
| Male | |
| Oru malar onnu viriyudhu | A flower is blooming, |
| Manadhukkul niraiyudhu | Filling the heart with delight, |
| Maalai pon veyilae | Like the golden evening sunlight! |
| Female | |
| Indha vaanin madiyilae | In the lap of this vast sky, |
| Siru piraiyum valarvadhenna | Why does the tiny crescent moon grow? |
| Male | |
| Indha annai madiyilae | In the lap of this mother, |
| Thanga kodiyum padarvadhenna | Why does the golden creeper spread and flourish? |
| Female | |
| Oru vaazhthu paadu indru | Sing a song of blessings today, |
| Kukkoo kukkoo koo | Cuckoo, cuckoo, coo! |
| Chorus | |
| Oru thulir onnu arumbudhu | A tender sprout is budding, |
| Thalir onnu sirikkudhu | A young leaf is smiling, |
| Gaana karunguyilae | Oh melodious black cuckoo! |
| Oru malar onnu viriyudhu | A flower is blooming, |
| Manadhukkul niraiyudhu | Filling the heart with delight, |
| Maalai pon veyilae | Like the golden evening sunlight! |
| Pon veyilae pon veyilae | Golden sunlight, golden sunlight! |
சந்தான லட்சுமி
வந்த நேரம் சரியான நேரம்
மங்காத ஜோதி என்றும் இங்கு
நின்றாடும் கோலம்
நலுங்கொன்று சொல்ல
சொந்த பந்தம் ஒன்றாகும் நேரம்
நலம் கோடி காண
மங்கலங்கள் மனம் போலக் கூடும்
Oh Goddess Santhana Lakshmi, goddess of progeny,
The time you arrived is the right, auspicious time.
An unyielding, eternal light shines here,
Displaying a beautiful traditional scene.
To perform the auspicious ritual and shower blessings,
This is the moment for all relatives to gather as one.
To behold endless prosperity and well-being,
Auspicious blessings gather just as the heart desires.
நன நானா நானா
நான்னா னனனானா
Nana naanaa naanaa
Naananaa nananaa
நன நானா நானா
நான்னா னனனானா
நான நானா நானா நானா
Nana naanaa naanaa
Naananaa nananaa
Naana naanaa naanaa naanaa
ஒரு துளிர் ஒன்னு அரும்புது
தளிர் ஒன்னு சிரிக்குது
கானக் கருங்குயிலே
ஒரு மலர் ஒன்னு விரியுது
மனதுக்குள் நிறையுது
மாலைப் பொன் வெயிலே
இந்த வானின் மடியிலே
சிறு பிறையும் வளர்வதென்ன
இந்த அன்னை மடியிலே
தங்கக் கொடியும் படர்வதென்ன
ஒரு வாழ்த்து பாடு இன்று
குக்கூ குக்கூ கூ
A tender sprout is budding,
A young leaf is smiling,
Oh melodious black cuckoo!
A flower is blooming,
Filling the heart with delight,
Like the golden evening sunlight!
In the lap of this vast sky,
Why does the tiny crescent moon grow?
In the lap of this mother,
Why does the golden creeper spread and flourish?
Sing a song of blessings today,
Cuckoo, cuckoo, coo!
ஒரு துளிர் ஒன்னு அரும்புது
தளிர் ஒன்னு சிரிக்குது
கானக் கருங்குயிலே
ஒரு மலர் ஒன்னு விரியுது
மனதுக்குள் நிறையுது
மாலைப் பொன் வெயிலே
பொன் வெயிலே பொன் வெயிலே
A tender sprout is budding,
A young leaf is smiling,
Oh melodious black cuckoo!
A flower is blooming,
Filling the heart with delight,
Like the golden evening sunlight!
Golden sunlight, golden sunlight!
குறுகுறு விழிகளில்
சிறுசிறு நவமணிகள் ஆஹா
அந்த சிறுசிறு மணிகளில்
குறுகுறு கவிமணிகள்
In those curious, twinkling eyes,
Tiny precious gems shine, ah!
Within those small precious gems,
Lies the poetic brilliance of playful thoughts.
ஒரு சிறு சிரிப்பினில்
புதுப்புது கதிரலைகள்
அந்த புதுப்புது கலைகளில்
இணைந்தது உயிரலைகள்
In that small, gentle smile,
New waves of radiant light emerge.
In those brand-new artistic forms,
The waves of life unite.
கைகளில் கம்பன் பாட்டு
காவியம் பாடாதோ
கால்களில் தென்றல் காற்று
ஓவியம் போடாதோ
Will the hands not compose
An epic poem like Kamban's poetry?
Will the gentle breeze beneath the feet
Not draw a lovely painting?
நடை போடட்டும் விளையாடட்டும்
இந்த செந்தமிழ் புதுக் கவிதை....
Let it walk and play,
This fresh new poem in pure Tamil!
ஒரு துளிர் ஒன்னு அரும்புது
தளிர் ஒன்னு சிரிக்குது
கானக் கருங்குயிலே
ஒரு மலர் ஒன்னு விரியுது
மனதுக்குள் நிறையுது
மாலைப் பொன் வெயிலே
இந்த வானின் மடியிலே
சிறு பிறையும் வளர்வதென்ன
இந்த அன்னை மடியிலே
தங்கக் கொடியும் படர்வதென்ன
ஒரு வாழ்த்து பாடு இன்று
குக்கூ குக்கூ கூ
A tender sprout is budding,
A young leaf is smiling,
Oh melodious black cuckoo!
A flower is blooming,
Filling the heart with delight,
Like the golden evening sunlight!
In the lap of this vast sky,
Why does the tiny crescent moon grow?
In the lap of this mother,
Why does the golden creeper spread and flourish?
Sing a song of blessings today,
Cuckoo, cuckoo, coo!
ஒரு துளிர் ஒன்னு அரும்புது
தளிர் ஒன்னு சிரிக்குது
கானக் கருங்குயிலே
ஒரு மலர் ஒன்னு விரியுது
மனதுக்குள் நிறையுது
மாலைப் பொன் வெயிலே
A tender sprout is budding,
A young leaf is smiling,
Oh melodious black cuckoo!
A flower is blooming,
Filling the heart with delight,
Like the golden evening sunlight!
மணிரதம் ஏறிய
மரகத வீணை இது
உன் மது முகம் தூவிய
புதுமுகப் பூவும் இது
அணிகலன் அணிந்திட
அவசியம் இல்லை என ஆஹா
கொள்ளை அழகுடன் பழகிடும்
அதிசயப் பிள்ளை இது
Riding upon a jewel-studded chariot,
This child is like an emerald veena.
Sprinkled over your sweet face,
This is a newly bloomed flower-like face.
மெல்லிய பூவுக்கெல்லாம்
மென்மையைத் தந்தாயோ
சொல்லிய சொல்லுக்குள்ளே
சொற்ச் சுவை ஆனாயோ
To wear ornaments and jewels,
Saying there is no necessity at all, ah!
Living with captivating, captivating beauty,
This is a wondrous child!
விழிக் கோலத்தில் ஒளி ஜாலத்தில்
அந்த வானுலகம் இயங்கும்...ம்ம்ம்ம்
To all the delicate flowers,
Did you bestow softness and grace?
Within the words spoken,
Did you become a rich weight of pure meaning?
ஒரு துளிர் ஒன்னு அரும்புது
தளிர் ஒன்னு சிரிக்குது
கானக் கருங்குயிலே
In the pattern of those eyes and the magic of light,
Even the heavenly world operates, mmm.
ஒரு மலர் ஒன்னு விரியுது
மனதுக்குள் நிறையுது
மாலைப் பொன் வெயிலே
A tender sprout is budding,
A young leaf is smiling,
Oh melodious black cuckoo!
இந்த வானின் மடியிலே
சிறு பிறையும் வளர்வதென்ன
A flower is blooming,
Filling the heart with delight,
Like the golden evening sunlight!
இந்த அன்னை மடியிலே
தங்கக் கொடியும் படர்வதென்ன
In the lap of this vast sky,
Why does the tiny crescent moon grow?
ஒரு வாழ்த்து பாடு இன்று
குக்கூ குக்கூ கூ
In the lap of this mother,
Why does the golden creeper spread and flourish?
ஒரு துளிர் ஒன்னு அரும்புது
தளிர் ஒன்னு சிரிக்குது
கானக் கருங்குயிலே
ஒரு மலர் ஒன்னு விரியுது
மனதுக்குள் நிறையுது
மாலைப் பொன் வெயிலே
பொன் வெயிலே பொன் வெயிலே
Sing a song of blessings today,
Cuckoo, cuckoo, coo!
A tender sprout is budding,
A young leaf is smiling,
Oh melodious black cuckoo!
A flower is blooming,
Filling the heart with delight,
Like the golden evening sunlight!
Golden sunlight, golden sunlight!
Santhaana lakshmi
Oh Goddess Santhana Lakshmi, goddess of progeny,
Vandha neram saariyaana neram
The time you arrived is the right, auspicious time.
Mangaadha jodhi endrum ingu
An unyielding, eternal light shines here,
Nindraarum kolam
Displaying a beautiful traditional scene.
Nalungondru solla
To perform the auspicious ritual and shower blessings,
Sondha bandham ondraagum neram
This is the moment for all relatives to gather as one.
Nalam kodi kaana
To behold endless prosperity and well-being,
Mangalangal manam polak koodum
Auspicious blessings gather just as the heart desires.
Nana naanaa naanaa
Nana naanaa naanaa
Naananaa nananaa
Naananaa nananaa
Nana naanaa naanaa
Nana naanaa naanaa
Naananaa nananaa
Naananaa nananaa
Naana naanaa naanaa naanaa
Naana naanaa naanaa naanaa
Oru thulir onnu arumbudhu
A tender sprout is budding,
Thalir onnu sirikkudhu
A young leaf is smiling,
Gaana karunguyilae
Oh melodious black cuckoo!
Oru malar onnu viriyudhu
A flower is blooming,
Manadhukkul niraiyudhu
Filling the heart with delight,
Maalai pon veyilae
Like the golden evening sunlight!
Indha vaanin madiyilae
In the lap of this vast sky,
Siru piraiyum valarvadhenna
Why does the tiny crescent moon grow?
Indha annai madiyilae
In the lap of this mother,
Thanga kodiyum padarvadhenna
Why does the golden creeper spread and flourish?
Oru vaazhthu paadu indru
Sing a song of blessings today,
Kukkoo kukkoo koo
Cuckoo, cuckoo, coo!
Oru thulir onnu arumbudhu
A tender sprout is budding,
Thalir onnu sirikkudhu
A young leaf is smiling,
Gaana karunguyilae
Oh melodious black cuckoo!
Oru malar onnu viriyudhu
A flower is blooming,
Manadhukkul niraiyudhu
Filling the heart with delight,
Maalai pon veyilae
Like the golden evening sunlight!
Pon veyilae pon veyilae
Golden sunlight, golden sunlight!
Kuru kuru vizhigalil
In those curious, twinkling eyes,
Siru siru navamanigal aahaa
Tiny precious gems shine, ah!
Andha siru siru manigalil
Within those small precious gems,
Kuru kuru kavimanigal
Lies the poetic brilliance of playful thoughts.
Oru siru sirippinil
In that small, gentle smile,
Pudhu pudhu kadhiralaigal
New waves of radiant light emerge.
Andha pudhu pudhu kalaigalil
In those brand-new artistic forms,
Inaindhadhu uyir alaigal
The waves of life unite.
Kaigalil kamban paattu
Will the hands not compose
Kaaviyam paadaadho
An epic poem like Kamban's poetry?
Kaalgalil thendral kaatru
Will the gentle breeze beneath the feet
Oviyam podaadho
Not draw a lovely painting?
Nadai podattum vilaiyaadattum
Let it walk and play,
Indha senthamizh pudhu kavidhai
This fresh new poem in pure Tamil!
Oru thulir onnu arumbudhu
A tender sprout is budding,
Thalir onnu sirikkudhu
A young leaf is smiling,
Gaana karunguyilae
Oh melodious black cuckoo!
Oru malar onnu viriyudhu
A flower is blooming,
Manadhukkul niraiyudhu
Filling the heart with delight,
Maalai pon veyilae
Like the golden evening sunlight!
Indha vaanin madiyilae
In the lap of this vast sky,
Siru piraiyum valarvadhenna
Why does the tiny crescent moon grow?
Indha annai madiyilae
In the lap of this mother,
Thanga kodiyum padarvadhenna
Why does the golden creeper spread and flourish?
Oru vaazhthu paadu indru
Sing a song of blessings today,
Kukkoo kukkoo koo
Cuckoo, cuckoo, coo!
Oru thulir onnu arumbudhu
A tender sprout is budding,
Thalir onnu sirikkudhu
A young leaf is smiling,
Gaana karunguyilae
Oh melodious black cuckoo!
Oru malar onnu viriyudhu
A flower is blooming,
Manadhukkul niraiyudhu
Filling the heart with delight,
Maalai pon veyilae
Like the golden evening sunlight!
Maniradham yeriya
Riding upon a jewel-studded chariot,
Maragadha veenai idhu
This child is like an emerald veena.
Un madhu mugam thooviya
Sprinkled over your sweet face,
Pudhu muga poovum idhu
This is a newly bloomed flower-like face.
Anigalan anindhida
To wear ornaments and jewels,
Avasiyam illai yena aahaa
Saying there is no necessity at all, ah!
Kollai azhagudan pazhagidum
Living with captivating, captivating beauty,
Adhisaya pillai idhu
This is a wondrous child!
Melliya poovukkellaam
To all the delicate flowers,
Menmaiyai thandhaaiyo
Did you bestow softness and grace?
Solliya sollukkullae
Within the words spoken,
Sor chumai aanaaiyo
Did you become a rich weight of pure meaning?
Vizhi kolathil oli jaalathil
In the pattern of those eyes and the magic of light,
Andha vaanulagam iyangum mmm
Even the heavenly world operates, mmm.
Oru thulir onnu arumbudhu
A tender sprout is budding,
Thalir onnu sirikkudhu
A young leaf is smiling,
Gaana karunguyilae
Oh melodious black cuckoo!
Oru malar onnu viriyudhu
A flower is blooming,
Manadhukkul niraiyudhu
Filling the heart with delight,
Maalai pon veyilae
Like the golden evening sunlight!
Indha vaanin madiyilae
In the lap of this vast sky,
Siru piraiyum valarvadhenna
Why does the tiny crescent moon grow?
Indha annai madiyilae
In the lap of this mother,
Thanga kodiyum padarvadhenna
Why does the golden creeper spread and flourish?
Oru vaazhthu paadu indru
Sing a song of blessings today,
Kukkoo kukkoo koo
Cuckoo, cuckoo, coo!
Oru thulir onnu arumbudhu
A tender sprout is budding,
Thalir onnu sirikkudhu
A young leaf is smiling,
Gaana karunguyilae
Oh melodious black cuckoo!
Oru malar onnu viriyudhu
A flower is blooming,
Manadhukkul niraiyudhu
Filling the heart with delight,
Maalai pon veyilae
Like the golden evening sunlight!
Pon veyilae pon veyilae
Golden sunlight, golden sunlight!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a joyous celebration of the birth and arrival of a precious child into a family, invoking the blessings of Goddess Santhana Lakshmi. The lyrics evoke deep familial happiness, warm traditions, and the auspicious atmosphere surrounding a newborn. The child's innocent eyes, smiles, and subtle movements are likened to nature's beauties—such as budding leaves, blooming flowers, soft evening sunlight, and the growing crescent moon. Throughout the song, poetic imagery elevates the infant to an artistic masterpiece—a 'fresh new poem in pure Tamil' and an 'emerald veena.' It highlights how the innocence and charm of a child bring together relatives, bring light into the home, and fill everyone's heart with profound love, peace, and divine contentment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Indha senthamizh pudhu kavidhai”
The newborn child is metaphorically described as a fresh new poem composed in classic, pure Tamil.
Simile / Analogy (Uvamai)
“Indha annai madiyilae / Thanga kodiyum padarvadhenna”
Compares the child growing in the mother's lap to a golden vine spreading gracefully across nature.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kaigalil kamban paattu / Kaaviyam paadaadho / Kaalgalil thendral kaatru”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Ka' across consecutive lines creates rhythmic poetic harmony.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Melliya poovukkellaam / Solliya sollukkullae”
The second consonant sound 'll' ('ல்') is repeated in corresponding positions of consecutive lines.
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Trivia
The song features in the 1999 Tamil drama movie 'Thodarum', directed by Ramesh Khanna and starring Ajith Kumar, Devayani, and Heera Rajgopal. The film's music was composed by Deva, with lyrics written by Pazhani Bharathi.
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