Paramasivan Kazhuthil
From Suryaganthi · 1973
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Suryaganthi1973
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Paramasivan kazhuththil irunthu paambu kettathu | From Lord Shiva's neck, the snake asked, |
| Karuda sowkkiyamaa | "Garuda, are you doing well?" |
| Paramasivan kazhuththil irunthu paambu kettathu | From Lord Shiva's neck, the snake asked, |
| Karuda sowkkiyamaa | "Garuda, are you doing well?" |
| Yaarum irukkum idaththil irunthu kondaal | If anyone remains in their rightful, safe position, |
| Elaam sowkkiyamae…karudan sonnathu | "All will be well," said Garuda. |
| Adhil arththam ullathu | There is deep meaning in that. |
| Male | |
| Uyarntha idaththil irukkum pothu | When you are in an elevated position, |
| Ulagam unnai mathikkum | The world will respect you. |
| Un nilamai konjam irangi vanthaal | If your status drops even a little, |
| Nizhalum kooda mithikkum | Even your own shadow will trample you. |
| Male | |
| Uyarntha idaththil irukkum pothu | When you are in an elevated position, |
| Ulagam unnai mathikkum | The world will respect you. |
| Un nilamai konjam irangi vanthaal | If your status drops even a little, |
| Nizhalum kooda mithikkum | Even your own shadow will trample you. |
| Male | |
| Mathiyaathaar thalaivaasal mithikkaathae endru | "Do not step onto the doorstep of those who do not respect you," |
| Manamulla manithanukku avvai sonnathu | So said saint Avvaiyar to a man of self-respect. |
| Adhu avvai sonnathu | That is what Avvai said, |
| Adhil arththam sonnathu | And she explained the meaning within it. |
| Adhu avvai sonnathu | That is what Avvai said, |
| Adhil arththam sonnathu | And she explained the meaning within it. |
| Male | |
| Paramasivan kazhuththil irunthu paambu kettathu | From Lord Shiva's neck, the snake asked, |
| Karuda sowkkiyamaa | "Garuda, are you doing well?" |
| Yaarum irukkum idaththil irunthu kondaal | If anyone remains in their rightful, safe position, |
| Elaam sowkkiyamae…karudan sonnathu | "All will be well," said Garuda. |
| Adhil arththam ullathu | There is deep meaning in that. |
| Male | |
| Vandi oda sakkarangal | For a cart to run, wheels— |
| Irandu mattum vendum | Only two are required. |
| Antha irandil ondru siriyathendraal | If one of those two is smaller than the other, |
| Entha vandi odum | Which cart can possibly move? |
| Male | |
| Unai polae alavodu | Just like that, with proper proportions, |
| Uravaada vendum | One must build relationships. |
| Uyarnthorum thaazhnthorum | When the high-placed and the low-placed, |
| Uravu kolvathu | Form a close relationship, |
| Adhu sirumai enbathu | It brings disgrace. |
| Adhil artham ullathu | There is meaning in that. |
| Male | |
| Paramasivan kazhuththil irunthu paambu kettathu | From Lord Shiva's neck, the snake asked, |
| Karuda sowkkiyamaa | "Garuda, are you doing well?" |
| Yaarum irukkum idaththil irunthu kondaal | If anyone remains in their rightful, safe position, |
| Elaam sowkkiyamae…karudan sonnathu | "All will be well," said Garuda. |
| Adhil arththam ullathu | There is deep meaning in that. |
| Male | |
| Neeyum naanum saernthirunthom | You and I were united together, |
| Nilavu vaanam polae | Like the moon and the sky. |
| Vaan nilavu pola thaeinthu | Like the moon in the sky, I waned away, |
| Vanthaen nee valarnthathaalae | Because you grew brighter and larger. |
| Male | |
| Neeyum naanum saernthirunthom | You and I were united together, |
| Nilavu vaanam polae | Like the moon and the sky. |
| Vaan nilavu pola thaeinthu | Like the moon in the sky, I waned away, |
| Vanthaen nee valarnthathaalae | Because you grew brighter and larger. |
| Male | |
| En ullam enai paarththu | When my own heart looks at me, |
| Keli seiyum pothu | And mocks my state, |
| Illaathaan ilvaazhvil nimmathi yaedhu | Where is the peace in family life for a man without wealth? |
| Idhu kanavan sonnathu | This is what a husband said, |
| Idhil artham ullathu | And there is meaning in this. |
| Male | |
| Paramasivan kazhuththil irunthu paambu kettathu | From Lord Shiva's neck, the snake asked, |
| Karuda sowkkiyamaa | "Garuda, are you doing well?" |
| Yaarum irukkum idaththil irunthu kondaal | If anyone remains in their rightful, safe position, |
| Elaam sowkkiyamae…karudan sonnathu | "All will be well," said Garuda. |
| Adhil arththam ullathu | There is deep meaning in that. |
பரமசிவன் கழுத்தில் இருந்து பாம்பு கேட்டது
கருடா சௌக்கியமா
பரமசிவன் கழுத்தில் இருந்து பாம்பு கேட்டது
கருடா சௌக்கியமா
யாரும் இருக்கும் இடத்தில் இருந்து கொண்டால்
எல்லாம் சௌக்கியமே.......கருடன் சொன்னது..
அதில் அர்த்தம் உள்ளது......
From Lord Shiva's neck, the snake asked,
"Garuda, are you doing well?"
From Lord Shiva's neck, the snake asked,
"Garuda, are you doing well?"
If anyone remains in their rightful, safe position,
"All will be well," said Garuda.
There is deep meaning in that.
உயர்ந்த இடத்தில் இருக்கும் போது
உலகம் உன்னை மதிக்கும்
உன் நிலைமை கொஞ்சம் இறங்கி வந்தால்
நிழலும் கூட மிதிக்கும்
When you are in an elevated position,
The world will respect you.
If your status drops even a little,
Even your own shadow will trample you.
உயர்ந்த இடத்தில் இருக்கும் போது
உலகம் உன்னை மதிக்கும்
உன் நிலைமை கொஞ்சம் இறங்கி வந்தால்
நிழலும் கூட மிதிக்கும்
When you are in an elevated position,
The world will respect you.
If your status drops even a little,
Even your own shadow will trample you.
மதியாதார் தலைவாசல் மிதிக்காதே என்று
மானமுள்ள மனிதனுக்கு ஔவை சொன்னது
அது ஔவை சொன்னது
அதில் அர்த்தம் உள்ளது
அது ஔவை சொன்னது
அதில் அர்த்தம் உள்ளது
"Do not step onto the doorstep of those who do not respect you,"
So said saint Avvaiyar to a man of self-respect.
That is what Avvai said,
And she explained the meaning within it.
That is what Avvai said,
And she explained the meaning within it.
பரமசிவன் கழுத்தில் இருந்து பாம்பு கேட்டது
கருடா சௌக்கியமா
யாரும் இருக்கும் இடத்தில் இருந்து கொண்டால்
எல்லாம் சௌக்கியமே.......கருடன் சொன்னது..
அதில் அர்த்தம் உள்ளது......
From Lord Shiva's neck, the snake asked,
"Garuda, are you doing well?"
If anyone remains in their rightful, safe position,
"All will be well," said Garuda.
There is deep meaning in that.
வண்டி ஓட சக்கரங்கள்
இரண்டு மட்டும் வேண்டும்
அந்த இரண்டில் ஒன்று சிறியதென்றால்
எந்த வண்டி ஓடும்
For a cart to run, wheels—
Only two are required.
If one of those two is smaller than the other,
Which cart can possibly move?
உனை போலே அளவோடு
உறவாட வேண்டும்
உயர்ந்தோரும் தாழ்ந்தோரும்
உறவு கொள்வது
அது சிறுமை என்பது..
அதில் அர்த்தம் உள்ளது
Just like that, with proper proportions,
One must build relationships.
When the high-placed and the low-placed,
Form a close relationship,
It brings disgrace.
There is meaning in that.
பரமசிவன் கழுத்தில் இருந்து பாம்பு கேட்டது
கருடா சௌக்கியமா
யாரும் இருக்கும் இடத்தில் இருந்து கொண்டால்
எல்லாம் சௌக்கியமே.......கருடன் சொன்னது..
அதில் அர்த்தம் உள்ளது......
From Lord Shiva's neck, the snake asked,
"Garuda, are you doing well?"
If anyone remains in their rightful, safe position,
"All will be well," said Garuda.
There is deep meaning in that.
நீயும் நானும் சேர்ந்திருந்தோம்
நிலவு வானம் போலே
நான் நிலவு போல தேய்ந்து
வந்தேன் நீ வளர்ந்ததாலே
You and I were united together,
Like the moon and the sky.
Like the moon in the sky, I waned away,
Because you grew brighter and larger.
நீயும் நானும் சேர்ந்திருந்தோம்
நிலவு வானம் போலே
நான் நிலவு போல தேய்ந்து
வந்தேன் நீ வளர்ந்ததாலே
You and I were united together,
Like the moon and the sky.
Like the moon in the sky, I waned away,
Because you grew brighter and larger.
என் உள்ளம் எனை பார்த்து
கேலி செய்யும் போது
இல்லாதான் இல்வாழ்வில் நிம்மதி ஏது
இது கணவன் சொன்னது
இதில் அர்த்தம் உள்ளது
When my own heart looks at me,
And mocks my state,
Where is the peace in family life for a man without wealth?
This is what a husband said,
And there is meaning in this.
பரமசிவன் கழுத்தில் இருந்து பாம்பு கேட்டது
கருடா சௌக்கியமா
யாரும் இருக்கும் இடத்தில் இருந்து கொண்டால்
எல்லாம் சௌக்கியமே.......கருடன் சொன்னது..
அதில் அர்த்தம் உள்ளது......
From Lord Shiva's neck, the snake asked,
"Garuda, are you doing well?"
If anyone remains in their rightful, safe position,
"All will be well," said Garuda.
There is deep meaning in that.
Paramasivan kazhuththil irunthu paambu kettathu
From Lord Shiva's neck, the snake asked,
Karuda sowkkiyamaa
"Garuda, are you doing well?"
Paramasivan kazhuththil irunthu paambu kettathu
From Lord Shiva's neck, the snake asked,
Karuda sowkkiyamaa
"Garuda, are you doing well?"
Yaarum irukkum idaththil irunthu kondaal
If anyone remains in their rightful, safe position,
Elaam sowkkiyamae…karudan sonnathu
"All will be well," said Garuda.
Adhil arththam ullathu
There is deep meaning in that.
Uyarntha idaththil irukkum pothu
When you are in an elevated position,
Ulagam unnai mathikkum
The world will respect you.
Un nilamai konjam irangi vanthaal
If your status drops even a little,
Nizhalum kooda mithikkum
Even your own shadow will trample you.
Uyarntha idaththil irukkum pothu
When you are in an elevated position,
Ulagam unnai mathikkum
The world will respect you.
Un nilamai konjam irangi vanthaal
If your status drops even a little,
Nizhalum kooda mithikkum
Even your own shadow will trample you.
Mathiyaathaar thalaivaasal mithikkaathae endru
"Do not step onto the doorstep of those who do not respect you,"
Manamulla manithanukku avvai sonnathu
So said saint Avvaiyar to a man of self-respect.
Adhu avvai sonnathu
That is what Avvai said,
Adhil arththam sonnathu
And she explained the meaning within it.
Adhu avvai sonnathu
That is what Avvai said,
Adhil arththam sonnathu
And she explained the meaning within it.
Paramasivan kazhuththil irunthu paambu kettathu
From Lord Shiva's neck, the snake asked,
Karuda sowkkiyamaa
"Garuda, are you doing well?"
Yaarum irukkum idaththil irunthu kondaal
If anyone remains in their rightful, safe position,
Elaam sowkkiyamae…karudan sonnathu
"All will be well," said Garuda.
Adhil arththam ullathu
There is deep meaning in that.
Vandi oda sakkarangal
For a cart to run, wheels—
Irandu mattum vendum
Only two are required.
Antha irandil ondru siriyathendraal
If one of those two is smaller than the other,
Entha vandi odum
Which cart can possibly move?
Unai polae alavodu
Just like that, with proper proportions,
Uravaada vendum
One must build relationships.
Uyarnthorum thaazhnthorum
When the high-placed and the low-placed,
Uravu kolvathu
Form a close relationship,
Adhu sirumai enbathu
It brings disgrace.
Adhil artham ullathu
There is meaning in that.
Paramasivan kazhuththil irunthu paambu kettathu
From Lord Shiva's neck, the snake asked,
Karuda sowkkiyamaa
"Garuda, are you doing well?"
Yaarum irukkum idaththil irunthu kondaal
If anyone remains in their rightful, safe position,
Elaam sowkkiyamae…karudan sonnathu
"All will be well," said Garuda.
Adhil arththam ullathu
There is deep meaning in that.
Neeyum naanum saernthirunthom
You and I were united together,
Nilavu vaanam polae
Like the moon and the sky.
Vaan nilavu pola thaeinthu
Like the moon in the sky, I waned away,
Vanthaen nee valarnthathaalae
Because you grew brighter and larger.
Neeyum naanum saernthirunthom
You and I were united together,
Nilavu vaanam polae
Like the moon and the sky.
Vaan nilavu pola thaeinthu
Like the moon in the sky, I waned away,
Vanthaen nee valarnthathaalae
Because you grew brighter and larger.
En ullam enai paarththu
When my own heart looks at me,
Keli seiyum pothu
And mocks my state,
Illaathaan ilvaazhvil nimmathi yaedhu
Where is the peace in family life for a man without wealth?
Idhu kanavan sonnathu
This is what a husband said,
Idhil artham ullathu
And there is meaning in this.
Paramasivan kazhuththil irunthu paambu kettathu
From Lord Shiva's neck, the snake asked,
Karuda sowkkiyamaa
"Garuda, are you doing well?"
Yaarum irukkum idaththil irunthu kondaal
If anyone remains in their rightful, safe position,
Elaam sowkkiyamae…karudan sonnathu
"All will be well," said Garuda.
Adhil arththam ullathu
There is deep meaning in that.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Paramasivan Kazhuthil Irunthu is a classic philosophical song from the 1973 film Suryaganthi, composed by M. S. Viswanathan and written by the legendary poet Kannadasan. The song addresses human ego, social status, self-respect, and the delicate balance required in marital relationships. Through a parable involving a snake on Shiva's neck mocking Garuda the eagle, Kannadasan illustrates how respect is often tied to one's elevated position or powerful shelter rather than individual merit. In the context of the film, the song reflects the protagonist's struggles with feelings of inadequacy when his wife's career and earnings surpass his own. Using metaphors such as uneven cartwheels and the waning moon, the song expresses the husband's loss of peace and dignity. Kannadasan weaves classical wisdom from ancient Tamil poet Avvaiyar alongside modern relationship dynamics, creating a timeless musical commentary on human nature and self-worth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Allegory / Parable (Uvamaanam)
“Paramasivan kazhuththil irunthu paambu kettathu / Karuda sowkkiyamaa”
The dialogue between the snake and Garuda serves as a political and social allegory showing how weak individuals feel invincible when protected by powerful positions or patrons.
Analogy (Uvamai)
“Antha irandil ondru siriyathendraal / Entha vandi odum”
Marriage and social equality are compared to two wheels of a cart; if one wheel is smaller than the other, the cart cannot move smoothly.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Nilavu vaanam polae / Vaan nilavu pola thaeinthu”
The relationship between husband and wife is compared to the sky and the moon, where one partner's expansion causes the other to feel diminished like a waning moon.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Mathiyaathaar thalaivaasal mithikkaathae endru / Manamulla manithanukku”
Repetition of the starting letter 'Ma' across words to create poetic rhythm.
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Trivia
The opening fable of the snake protected by Lord Shiva's neck asking Garuda about his well-being became an iconic political quote in Tamil Nadu. It is frequently cited by politicians and speakers to illustrate how temporary power or authority grants false confidence to subordinates.
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