Pennullame Ponnanadhu
From Ponnukku Thanga Manasu · 1973
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- G. K. Venkatesh
- Details
- Ponnukku Thanga Manasu1973
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Pennullame ponnanadhu | A woman's heart is made of pure gold, |
| Perumaikkendrae uruvaanadhu | Created specially for honor and pride. |
| Adhu kondaadum nannaalidhu | Today is a joyful day to celebrate that goodness, |
| Pennullame ponnanadhu | A woman's heart is made of pure gold. |
| Female | |
| Pennaiyae ulagin | Treating womanhood as the very eyes |
| Kannena solli nalvazhi kaatuvom | Of this world, let us show the righteous path. |
| Thannaiyae nambum thairiyam kondu | With courage to trust in oneself, |
| Penmaiyae pottruvom | Let us praise and honor womanhood. |
| Female | |
| Pennullame ponnanadhu | A woman's heart is made of pure gold. |
| Female | |
| Panaththaalae ulagathai vilai pesadi | Go ahead and put a price tag on the world with money, my friend, |
| Panpaadu enborkku bathil kooradi | Give your fitting reply to those who talk about culture and tradition. |
| Panaththaalae ulagathai vilai pesadi | Go ahead and put a price tag on the world with money, my friend, |
| Panpaadu enborkku bathil kooradi | Give your fitting reply to those who talk about culture and tradition. |
| Naanam enbaar atcham enbaar namakkennadi | They speak of bashfulness and fear, but what do those matter to us? |
| Chorus | |
| Adimai nilai andha kaalam | A state of servitude belonged to those olden days, |
| Pudumai nilai indha kolam | A state of modernity is today's style. |
| Adimai nilai andha kaalam | A state of servitude belonged to those olden days, |
| Pudumai nilai indha kolam | A state of modernity is today's style. |
| Female | |
| Kaalam maarum velaiyilae kolam maarumadi | As times change, the styles and ways change too, my friend, |
| Melai naattu uravinilae aaval meerudhadi | The craze for Western cultural trends is overflowing. |
| Vaa pudhu ulagaiyae naan uruvakkuvom | Come, let us create a brand new world, |
| Ennaalum munneruvom | We shall progress forward every single day. |
| Female | |
| Paar ennum sollum ulagaiyae | Look at this vast world around us, |
| Suttri paaradi poongodi | Look around you, my delicate blossom. |
| Bharathi sonna pennaiyum | Even compared to the modern woman envisioned by poet Bharathi, |
| Konjam minjinaal ennadi | What is wrong if we go a step further? |
| Female | |
| Pennullame …Chorus :Lalalalalalaaa | A woman's heart... |
| Female :Ponnanadhu…Chorus :Lalalalalalaaa | Chorus: Lalalalalalaaa |
| Female | |
| Pennullame ponnanadhu | Female: Is golden... |
| Perumaikkendrae uruvaanadhu | Chorus: Lalalalalalaaa |
| Chorus :Adhu kondaadum nannaalidhu | A woman's heart is made of pure gold, |
| Female | |
| Verum kaiyil muzham poda koodadhadi | Created specially for honor and pride. |
| Veli vesham vazhvukku udhavaadhadi | Chorus: Today is a joyful day to celebrate that goodness, |
| Verum kaiyil muzham poda koodadhadi | Do not pretend to measure land with empty hands, |
| Veli vesham vazhvukku udhavaadhadi | Outer pretenses will never help in real life. |
| Nadai maaralaam idam maaralaam nilai maaralaama | Do not pretend to measure land with empty hands, |
| Chorus | |
| Ullapadi ondrae ondru | Outer pretenses will never help in real life. |
| Unadhu vizhi engae sollu | One's stride may change, place may change, but can true values change? |
| Ullapadi ondrae ondru | The fundamental truth remains only one thing, |
| Unadhu vizhi engae sollu | Tell me, where are your eyes focused? |
| Female | |
| Aasai valarum manadhinilae thaevai adhigamadi | The fundamental truth remains only one thing, |
| Aadai kuraiyum pudhumaiyilae mogam koodumadi | Tell me, where are your eyes focused? |
| Vaa anbu vazhiyai naan uruvakkuvom | In a mind filled with growing desires, needs keep multiplying, |
| Ennaalum munneruvom | In modern trends with lesser attire, superficial attraction increases. |
| Female | |
| Bharathi kanda pennidam nalla | Come, let us forge a path paved with true love, |
| Panbaiyum paaradi | We shall progress forward every single day. |
| Panivudan nenjil kanivudan vaazha | Observe the fine virtues of the ideal woman envisioned by poet Bharathi, |
| Sonnadhai keladi | Listen to the advice to live with humility and compassion in your heart. |
பெண்ணுள்ளமே பொன்னானது
பெருமைக்கென்றே உருவானது
அது கொண்டாடும் நன் நாளிது
பெண்ணுள்ளமே பொன்னானது
A woman's heart is made of pure gold,
Created specially for honor and pride.
Today is a joyful day to celebrate that goodness,
A woman's heart is made of pure gold.
பெண்ணையே உலகின்
கண்ணென சொல்லி நல்வழி காட்டுவோம்
தன்னையே நம்பு தைரியம் கொண்டு
பெண்மையை போற்றுவோம்.....
Treating womanhood as the very eyes
Of this world, let us show the righteous path.
With courage to trust in oneself,
Let us praise and honor womanhood.
பெண்ணுள்ளமே பொன்னானது
A woman's heart is made of pure gold.
பணத்தாலே உலகத்தை விலை பேசடி
பண்பாடு என்போர்க்கு பதில் கூறடி
பணத்தாலே உலகத்தை விலை பேசடி
பண்பாடு என்போர்க்கு பதில் கூறடி
நாணமென்பார் அச்சமென்பார் நமக்கேனடி
Go ahead and put a price tag on the world with money, my friend,
Give your fitting reply to those who talk about culture and tradition.
Go ahead and put a price tag on the world with money, my friend,
Give your fitting reply to those who talk about culture and tradition.
They speak of bashfulness and fear, but what do those matter to us?
அடிமை நிலை அந்தக் காலம்
புதுமை நிலை இந்தக் கோலம்
அடிமை நிலை அந்தக் காலம்
புதுமை நிலை இந்தக் கோலம்
A state of servitude belonged to those olden days,
A state of modernity is today's style.
A state of servitude belonged to those olden days,
A state of modernity is today's style.
காலம் மாறும் வேளையிலே கோலம் மாறுமடி
மேலை நாட்டு உறவினிலே ஆவல் மீறுதடி
வா புது உலகையே நாம் உருவாக்குவோம்
எந்நாளும் முன்னேறுவோம்
As times change, the styles and ways change too, my friend,
The craze for Western cultural trends is overflowing.
Come, let us create a brand new world,
We shall progress forward every single day.
பார் என்னும் சொல்லும் உலகையே
சுற்றி பாரடி பூங்கொடி
பாரதி சொன்ன பெண்ணையும்
கொஞ்சம் மிஞ்சினால் என்னடி.....
Look at this vast world around us,
Look around you, my delicate blossom.
Even compared to the modern woman envisioned by poet Bharathi,
What is wrong if we go a step further?
பெண்ணுள்ளமே
குழு :
லாலாலலலலா
பொன்னானது
குழு :
லாலாலலலலா
A woman's heart...
Chorus: Lalalalalalaaa
பெண்ணுள்ளமே பொன்னானது
பெருமைக்கென்றே உருவானது
குழு :
அது கொண்டாடும் நன் நாளிது
Female: Is golden...
Chorus: Lalalalalalaaa
A woman's heart is made of pure gold,
வெறும் கையில் முழம் போடக் கூடாதடி
வெளி வேஷம் வாழ்வுக்கு உதவாதடி
வெறும் கையில் முழம் போடக் கூடாதடி
வெளி வேஷம் வாழ்வுக்கு உதவாதடி
நடை மாறலாம் இடம் மாறலாம் நிலை மாறலாமா
Created specially for honor and pride.
Chorus: Today is a joyful day to celebrate that goodness,
Do not pretend to measure land with empty hands,
Outer pretenses will never help in real life.
Do not pretend to measure land with empty hands,
உள்ளபடி ஒன்றே ஒன்று
உனது வழி எங்கே சொல்லு
உள்ளபடி ஒன்றே ஒன்று
உனது வழி எங்கே சொல்லு
Outer pretenses will never help in real life.
One's stride may change, place may change, but can true values change?
The fundamental truth remains only one thing,
Tell me, where are your eyes focused?
ஆசை வளரும் மனதினிலே தேவை அதிகமடி
ஆடை குறையும் புதுமையிலே மோகம் கூடுமடி
வா அன்பு வழியை நாம் உருவாக்குவோம்
எந்நாளும் முன்னேறுவோம்
The fundamental truth remains only one thing,
Tell me, where are your eyes focused?
In a mind filled with growing desires, needs keep multiplying,
In modern trends with lesser attire, superficial attraction increases.
பாரதி கண்ட பெண்ணிடம் நல்ல
பண்பையும் பாரடி
பணிவுடன் நெஞ்சில் கனிவுடன் வாழ
சொன்னதை கேளடி......
Come, let us forge a path paved with true love,
We shall progress forward every single day.
Observe the fine virtues of the ideal woman envisioned by poet Bharathi,
Listen to the advice to live with humility and compassion in your heart.
பெண்கள் :
பெண்ணுள்ளமே
குழு :
லாலாலலலலா
பெண்கள் :
பொன்னானது
குழு :
லாலாலலலலா
பெண்ணுள்ளமே பொன்னானது
பெருமைக்கென்றே உருவானது
அது கொண்டாடும் நன் நாளிது
Pennullame ponnanadhu
A woman's heart is made of pure gold,
Perumaikkendrae uruvaanadhu
Created specially for honor and pride.
Adhu kondaadum nannaalidhu
Today is a joyful day to celebrate that goodness,
Pennullame ponnanadhu
A woman's heart is made of pure gold.
Pennaiyae ulagin
Treating womanhood as the very eyes
Kannena solli nalvazhi kaatuvom
Of this world, let us show the righteous path.
Thannaiyae nambum thairiyam kondu
With courage to trust in oneself,
Penmaiyae pottruvom
Let us praise and honor womanhood.
Pennullame ponnanadhu
A woman's heart is made of pure gold.
Panaththaalae ulagathai vilai pesadi
Go ahead and put a price tag on the world with money, my friend,
Panpaadu enborkku bathil kooradi
Give your fitting reply to those who talk about culture and tradition.
Panaththaalae ulagathai vilai pesadi
Go ahead and put a price tag on the world with money, my friend,
Panpaadu enborkku bathil kooradi
Give your fitting reply to those who talk about culture and tradition.
Naanam enbaar atcham enbaar namakkennadi
They speak of bashfulness and fear, but what do those matter to us?
Adimai nilai andha kaalam
A state of servitude belonged to those olden days,
Pudumai nilai indha kolam
A state of modernity is today's style.
Adimai nilai andha kaalam
A state of servitude belonged to those olden days,
Pudumai nilai indha kolam
A state of modernity is today's style.
Kaalam maarum velaiyilae kolam maarumadi
As times change, the styles and ways change too, my friend,
Melai naattu uravinilae aaval meerudhadi
The craze for Western cultural trends is overflowing.
Vaa pudhu ulagaiyae naan uruvakkuvom
Come, let us create a brand new world,
Ennaalum munneruvom
We shall progress forward every single day.
Paar ennum sollum ulagaiyae
Look at this vast world around us,
Suttri paaradi poongodi
Look around you, my delicate blossom.
Bharathi sonna pennaiyum
Even compared to the modern woman envisioned by poet Bharathi,
Konjam minjinaal ennadi
What is wrong if we go a step further?
Pennullame …Chorus :Lalalalalalaaa
A woman's heart...
Female :Ponnanadhu…Chorus :Lalalalalalaaa
Chorus: Lalalalalalaaa
Pennullame ponnanadhu
Female: Is golden...
Perumaikkendrae uruvaanadhu
Chorus: Lalalalalalaaa
Chorus :Adhu kondaadum nannaalidhu
A woman's heart is made of pure gold,
Verum kaiyil muzham poda koodadhadi
Created specially for honor and pride.
Veli vesham vazhvukku udhavaadhadi
Chorus: Today is a joyful day to celebrate that goodness,
Verum kaiyil muzham poda koodadhadi
Do not pretend to measure land with empty hands,
Veli vesham vazhvukku udhavaadhadi
Outer pretenses will never help in real life.
Nadai maaralaam idam maaralaam nilai maaralaama
Do not pretend to measure land with empty hands,
Ullapadi ondrae ondru
Outer pretenses will never help in real life.
Unadhu vizhi engae sollu
One's stride may change, place may change, but can true values change?
Ullapadi ondrae ondru
The fundamental truth remains only one thing,
Unadhu vizhi engae sollu
Tell me, where are your eyes focused?
Aasai valarum manadhinilae thaevai adhigamadi
The fundamental truth remains only one thing,
Aadai kuraiyum pudhumaiyilae mogam koodumadi
Tell me, where are your eyes focused?
Vaa anbu vazhiyai naan uruvakkuvom
In a mind filled with growing desires, needs keep multiplying,
Ennaalum munneruvom
In modern trends with lesser attire, superficial attraction increases.
Bharathi kanda pennidam nalla
Come, let us forge a path paved with true love,
Panbaiyum paaradi
We shall progress forward every single day.
Panivudan nenjil kanivudan vaazha
Observe the fine virtues of the ideal woman envisioned by poet Bharathi,
Sonnadhai keladi
Listen to the advice to live with humility and compassion in your heart.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Pennullame Ponnanadhu' explores the evolving identity of women in modern society by contrasting superficial Westernization with traditional values and Subramania Bharati's ideal of 'Pudhumai Penn' (Modern Woman). The lyrics present two perspectives: one advocating for total freedom, modern fashion, and breaking away from old constraints, and the counter-perspective reminding that true progress lies in character, humility, and genuine love rather than mere external pretense.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Pennullame ponnanadhu / Perumaikkendrae uruvaanadhu”
Matching initial consonants 'Pe' in 'Pennullame' and 'Perumaikkendrae' creates rhythmic emphasis on womanhood.
Edugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Adimai nilai andha kaalam / Pudumai nilai indha kolam”
Matching second consonants 'di' and 'du' in 'Adimai' and 'Pudumai' highlights the contrast between servitude and modernism.
Allusion (Literary Reference)
“Bharathi sonna pennaiyum / Konjam minjinaal ennadi”
Refers directly to Mahakavi Subramania Bharati's feminist concept of 'Pudhumai Penn' (The New Woman).
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Trivia
Ponnukku Thanga Manasu (1973) marked an important early entry in Tamil cinema's debate on modern western influence vs traditional values. The music was composed by G. Devarajan, with lyrics authored by the legendary poet Kannadasan.
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