Purushan Veettil
From Adhikari · 1991
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Mano, Swarnalatha
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Details
- Adhikari1991
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Podhigai malaiyil porandhu valarndha | Born and brought up in the Podhigai hills |
| Sandhana thendralukku nalla | For the sweet sandal breeze, a good groom |
| Madurai nagaril aavani veedhiyil | In the city of Madurai, on Aavani street |
| Maappillai parthirukku | Has been found and chosen |
| Male | |
| Enga kudumba pokkishamae | Oh treasure of our family |
| Kooda porandha poocharamae | Oh garland of flowers born together with me |
| Oru maalaiyum melamum | Once a garland and drums arrive |
| Vandhadhum pogumo | Will the memories of your brother fade away? |
| Annanin gnyabagame…… | Memories of your elder brother... |
| Male | |
| Purushan veettil pugundha naeram | The moment you enter your husband's home |
| Porandha veedu marandhu pogum | You will forget the house you were born in |
| Thaanae thaanae | Oh my dear self |
| Male | |
| Un arasan paechu inikkum bodhu | When your king's words sound sweet |
| Annan paechu edupadathu | Your brother's words won't hold weight anymore |
| Maanae maanae | Oh dear like a deer |
| Male | |
| Adi uthami rathinamae | Hey precious gem of virtue |
| Naan sonnadhu sathiyamae | What I said is the absolute truth |
| Idhai ethanai veedugalil | In how many households |
| Naan paarkkiren nithiyamae | Do I see this every single day! |
| Male | |
| Purushan veettil | In the husband's house... |
| Purushan veettil pugundha naeram | The moment you enter your husband's home |
| Porandha veedu marandhu pogum | You will forget the house you were born in |
| Thaanae thaanae | Oh my dear self |
| Female | |
| Meenaatchi naan thaan | I am Goddess Meenakshi myself |
| Maelam kottum naal thaan | On the day the drums play for the wedding |
| Sokkanukku maman pottaanoo | Will uncle arrange a groom like Sundareswarar? |
| Annaachi indha annaiyagamae | Dear brother, in this loving home of ours |
| Vechiruppen paasam ennaalum | I will hold love forever and ever |
| Male | |
| Indha veeraappellaam | All these grand boasts of yours |
| Thaali yerum varai | Are only until the sacred thread (thaali) is tied |
| Maaman vandhaachunnaa | Once the groom arrives on the scene |
| Maari pogum kadhai | The entire story will turn upside down! |
| Indha annana kandathum | Upon seeing this brother |
| Yaarunnu kettidavae…haha | Will you ask 'Who is he?'... haha |
| Male | |
| Purushan veettil | In the husband's house... |
| Female :Purushan veettil pugundha podhum | Female: Even after entering the husband's house |
| Porandha veettai marappadhedhu | How could I ever forget the house of my birth? |
| Naanae naanae | It is me, indeed me |
| Female | |
| En arasan paechu inikkum bodhum | Even when my king's words sound sweet |
| Annan paechu kasanthidaathu | My brother's words will never turn bitter |
| Thaenae thaenae | Oh sweet like honey |
| Female | |
| Indha uthama thangachithaan | This virtuous younger sister |
| Iva eppodhum un katchi thaan | She is always on your side only |
| Ennai kannena kathirukkum | And this brother who protects me like his own eyes |
| Indha annanum en katchi thaan | He too is forever on my side |
| Female | |
| Purushan veettil | In the husband's house... |
| Male :Purushan veettil pugundha naeram | Male: The moment you enter your husband's home |
| Porandha veedu marandhu pogum | You will forget the house you were born in |
| Thaanae thaanae | Oh my dear self |
| Female | |
| Sammadhan pesa singakutty polae | To agree to marriage, like a lion cub |
| Pillai pekka poren naanthaane | I am going to give birth to a child myself |
| En magana paathu un magalum yenga | Seeing my son, your daughter will yearn for him |
| Ponnu thara porae needhaane | And you will give your girl to him in marriage, won't you? |
| Male | |
| Adi raasathiyae niraiya seer ketpiyae | Hey princess, you will demand a huge dowry |
| Scooter motorunnu | Asking for scooters and motorbikes |
| Rombha edhirpaarpiyae | You will have high expectations |
| Adhu illaatti sammadham | And if that is not given, you'll say |
| Venaannu solluviyae haang | 'I don't agree to this alliance!', right? |
| Male | |
| Purushan veettil | In the husband's house... |
| Female :Purushan veettil pugundha podhum | Female: Even after entering the husband's house |
| Porandha veettai marappadhedhu | How could I ever forget the house of my birth? |
| Naanae naanae | It is me, indeed me |
| Female | |
| En arasan paechu inikkum bodhum | Even when my king's words sound sweet |
| Annan paechu kasanthidaathu | My brother's words will never turn bitter |
| Thaenae thaenae | Oh sweet like honey |
| Male | |
| Un arasan paechu inikkum bodhu | When your king's words sound sweet |
| Annan paechu edupadathu | Your brother's words won't hold weight anymore |
| Maanae maanae | Oh dear like a deer |
| Female | |
| Indha uthama thangachithaan | This virtuous younger sister |
| Iva eppodhum un katchi thaan | She is always on your side only |
| Ennai kannena kathirukkum | And this brother who protects me like his own eyes |
| Indha annanum en katchi thaan | He too is forever on my side |
| Female | |
| Purushan veettil | In the husband's house... |
| Male :Haan purushan veettil pugundha naeram | Male: Yes, the moment you enter your husband's home |
| Porandha veedu marandhu pogum | You will forget the house you were born in |
| Thaanae thaanae | Oh my dear self |
| Female | |
| En arasan paechu inikkum bodhum | Even when my king's words sound sweet |
| Annan paechu kasanthidaathu | My brother's words will never turn bitter |
| Thaenae thaenae | Oh sweet like honey |
பொதிகை மலையில் பொறந்து வளர்ந்த
சந்தன தென்றலுக்கு நல்ல
மதுரை நகரில் ஆவணி வீதியில்
மாப்பிள்ளை பார்த்திருக்கு
Born and brought up in the Podhigai hills
For the sweet sandal breeze, a good groom
In the city of Madurai, on Aavani street
Has been found and chosen
எங்க குடும்ப பொக்கிஷமே
கூடப் பொறந்த பூச்சரமே
ஒரு மாலையும் மேளமும்
வந்ததும் போகுமோ
அண்ணனின் ஞாபகமே......
Oh treasure of our family
Oh garland of flowers born together with me
Once a garland and drums arrive
Will the memories of your brother fade away?
Memories of your elder brother...
புருஷன் வீட்டில் புகுந்த நேரம்
பொறந்த வீடு மறந்து போகும்
தானே தானே
The moment you enter your husband's home
You will forget the house you were born in
Oh my dear self
உன் அரசன் பேச்சு இனிக்கும்போது
அண்ணன் பேச்சு எடுபடாது
மானே மானே
When your king's words sound sweet
Your brother's words won't hold weight anymore
Oh dear like a deer
அடி உத்தமி ரத்தினமே
நான் சொன்னது சத்தியமே
இதை எத்தனை வீடுகளில்
நான் பார்க்கிறேன் நித்தியமே
Hey precious gem of virtue
What I said is the absolute truth
In how many households
Do I see this every single day!
புருஷன் வீட்டில்,,,,,,
புருஷன் வீட்டில் புகுந்த நேரம்
பொறந்த வீடு மறந்து போகும்
தானே தானே
In the husband's house...
The moment you enter your husband's home
You will forget the house you were born in
Oh my dear self
மீனாட்சி நான்தான்
மேளம் கொட்டும் நாள் தான்
சொக்கனுக்கு மாமன் போட்டானோ
அண்ணாச்சி இந்த அன்னையகமே
வச்சிருப்பேன் பாசம் எந்நாளும்
I am Goddess Meenakshi myself
On the day the drums play for the wedding
Will uncle arrange a groom like Sundareswarar?
Dear brother, in this loving home of ours
I will hold love forever and ever
இந்த வீராப்பெல்லாம்
தாலி ஏறும் வரை
மாமன் வந்தாச்சுன்னா
மாறிப் போகும் கதை
இந்த அண்ணன கண்டதும்
யாருன்னு கேட்டிடுவே..ஹாஹா
All these grand boasts of yours
Are only until the sacred thread (thaali) is tied
Once the groom arrives on the scene
The entire story will turn upside down!
Upon seeing this brother
Will you ask 'Who is he?'... haha
புருஷன் வீட்டில்,,,,,,
புருஷன் வீட்டில் புகுந்த போதும்
பொறந்த வீட்டை மறப்பதேது
நானே நானே
In the husband's house...
Female: Even after entering the husband's house
How could I ever forget the house of my birth?
It is me, indeed me
என் அரசன் பேச்சு இனிக்கும் போதும்
அண்ணன் பேச்சு கசந்திடாது
தேனே தேனே
Even when my king's words sound sweet
My brother's words will never turn bitter
Oh sweet like honey
இந்த உத்தம தங்கச்சிதான்
இவ எப்போதும் உன் கட்சிதான்
என்னை கண்ணென காத்திருக்கும்
இந்த அண்ணனும் என் கட்சிதான்
This virtuous younger sister
She is always on your side only
And this brother who protects me like his own eyes
He too is forever on my side
புருஷன் வீட்டில்,,,,,,
புருஷன் வீட்டில் புகுந்த நேரம்
பொறந்த வீடு மறந்து போகும்
தானே தானே
In the husband's house...
Male: The moment you enter your husband's home
You will forget the house you were born in
Oh my dear self
சம்மந்தம் பேச சிங்கக்குட்டிப் போலே
பிள்ளைப் பெக்கப் போறேன் நான்தானே
என் மகனப் பாத்து உன் மகளும் ஏங்க
பொண்ணு தரப் போறே நீதானே
To agree to marriage, like a lion cub
I am going to give birth to a child myself
Seeing my son, your daughter will yearn for him
And you will give your girl to him in marriage, won't you?
அடி ராசாத்தியே நிறைய சீர் கேட்பியே
ஸ்கூட்டர் மோட்டாருன்னு
ரொம்ப எதிர்ப்பார்ப்பியே
அது இல்லாட்டி சம்மந்தம்
வேணான்னு சொல்லுவியே ஹாங்
Hey princess, you will demand a huge dowry
Asking for scooters and motorbikes
You will have high expectations
And if that is not given, you'll say
'I don't agree to this alliance!', right?
புருஷன் வீட்டில்,,,,,,
புருஷன் வீட்டில் புகுந்த போதும்
பொறந்த வீட்டை மறப்பதேது
நானே நானே
In the husband's house...
Female: Even after entering the husband's house
How could I ever forget the house of my birth?
It is me, indeed me
என் அரசன் பேச்சு இனிக்கும் போதும்
அண்ணன் பேச்சு கசந்திடாது
தேனே தேனே
Even when my king's words sound sweet
My brother's words will never turn bitter
Oh sweet like honey
உன் அரசன் பேச்சு இனிக்கும்போது
அண்ணன் பேச்சு எடுபடாது
மானே மானே
When your king's words sound sweet
Your brother's words won't hold weight anymore
Oh dear like a deer
இந்த உத்தம தங்கச்சிதான்
இவ எப்போதும் உன் கட்சிதான்
என்னை கண்ணென காத்திருக்கும்
இந்த அண்ணனும் என் கட்சிதான்
This virtuous younger sister
She is always on your side only
And this brother who protects me like his own eyes
He too is forever on my side
புருஷன் வீட்டில்
ஹான் புருஷன் வீட்டில் புகுந்த நேரம்
பொறந்த வீடு மறந்து போகும்
தானே தானே
In the husband's house...
Male: Yes, the moment you enter your husband's home
You will forget the house you were born in
Oh my dear self
என் அரசன் பேச்சு இனிக்கும் போதும்
அண்ணன் பேச்சு கசந்திடாது
தேனே தேனே
Even when my king's words sound sweet
My brother's words will never turn bitter
Oh sweet like honey
Podhigai malaiyil porandhu valarndha
Born and brought up in the Podhigai hills
Sandhana thendralukku nalla
For the sweet sandal breeze, a good groom
Madurai nagaril aavani veedhiyil
In the city of Madurai, on Aavani street
Maappillai parthirukku
Has been found and chosen
Enga kudumba pokkishamae
Oh treasure of our family
Kooda porandha poocharamae
Oh garland of flowers born together with me
Oru maalaiyum melamum
Once a garland and drums arrive
Vandhadhum pogumo
Will the memories of your brother fade away?
Annanin gnyabagame……
Memories of your elder brother...
Purushan veettil pugundha naeram
The moment you enter your husband's home
Porandha veedu marandhu pogum
You will forget the house you were born in
Thaanae thaanae
Oh my dear self
Un arasan paechu inikkum bodhu
When your king's words sound sweet
Annan paechu edupadathu
Your brother's words won't hold weight anymore
Maanae maanae
Oh dear like a deer
Adi uthami rathinamae
Hey precious gem of virtue
Naan sonnadhu sathiyamae
What I said is the absolute truth
Idhai ethanai veedugalil
In how many households
Naan paarkkiren nithiyamae
Do I see this every single day!
Purushan veettil
In the husband's house...
Purushan veettil pugundha naeram
The moment you enter your husband's home
Porandha veedu marandhu pogum
You will forget the house you were born in
Thaanae thaanae
Oh my dear self
Meenaatchi naan thaan
I am Goddess Meenakshi myself
Maelam kottum naal thaan
On the day the drums play for the wedding
Sokkanukku maman pottaanoo
Will uncle arrange a groom like Sundareswarar?
Annaachi indha annaiyagamae
Dear brother, in this loving home of ours
Vechiruppen paasam ennaalum
I will hold love forever and ever
Indha veeraappellaam
All these grand boasts of yours
Thaali yerum varai
Are only until the sacred thread (thaali) is tied
Maaman vandhaachunnaa
Once the groom arrives on the scene
Maari pogum kadhai
The entire story will turn upside down!
Indha annana kandathum
Upon seeing this brother
Yaarunnu kettidavae…haha
Will you ask 'Who is he?'... haha
Purushan veettil
In the husband's house...
Female :Purushan veettil pugundha podhum
Female: Even after entering the husband's house
Porandha veettai marappadhedhu
How could I ever forget the house of my birth?
Naanae naanae
It is me, indeed me
En arasan paechu inikkum bodhum
Even when my king's words sound sweet
Annan paechu kasanthidaathu
My brother's words will never turn bitter
Thaenae thaenae
Oh sweet like honey
Indha uthama thangachithaan
This virtuous younger sister
Iva eppodhum un katchi thaan
She is always on your side only
Ennai kannena kathirukkum
And this brother who protects me like his own eyes
Indha annanum en katchi thaan
He too is forever on my side
Purushan veettil
In the husband's house...
Male :Purushan veettil pugundha naeram
Male: The moment you enter your husband's home
Porandha veedu marandhu pogum
You will forget the house you were born in
Thaanae thaanae
Oh my dear self
Sammadhan pesa singakutty polae
To agree to marriage, like a lion cub
Pillai pekka poren naanthaane
I am going to give birth to a child myself
En magana paathu un magalum yenga
Seeing my son, your daughter will yearn for him
Ponnu thara porae needhaane
And you will give your girl to him in marriage, won't you?
Adi raasathiyae niraiya seer ketpiyae
Hey princess, you will demand a huge dowry
Scooter motorunnu
Asking for scooters and motorbikes
Rombha edhirpaarpiyae
You will have high expectations
Adhu illaatti sammadham
And if that is not given, you'll say
Venaannu solluviyae haang
'I don't agree to this alliance!', right?
Purushan veettil
In the husband's house...
Female :Purushan veettil pugundha podhum
Female: Even after entering the husband's house
Porandha veettai marappadhedhu
How could I ever forget the house of my birth?
Naanae naanae
It is me, indeed me
En arasan paechu inikkum bodhum
Even when my king's words sound sweet
Annan paechu kasanthidaathu
My brother's words will never turn bitter
Thaenae thaenae
Oh sweet like honey
Un arasan paechu inikkum bodhu
When your king's words sound sweet
Annan paechu edupadathu
Your brother's words won't hold weight anymore
Maanae maanae
Oh dear like a deer
Indha uthama thangachithaan
This virtuous younger sister
Iva eppodhum un katchi thaan
She is always on your side only
Ennai kannena kathirukkum
And this brother who protects me like his own eyes
Indha annanum en katchi thaan
He too is forever on my side
Purushan veettil
In the husband's house...
Male :Haan purushan veettil pugundha naeram
Male: Yes, the moment you enter your husband's home
Porandha veedu marandhu pogum
You will forget the house you were born in
Thaanae thaanae
Oh my dear self
En arasan paechu inikkum bodhum
Even when my king's words sound sweet
Annan paechu kasanthidaathu
My brother's words will never turn bitter
Thaenae thaenae
Oh sweet like honey
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This playful and affectionate duet from the 1991 film 'Adhikari' features a banter between an elder brother and his younger sister regarding her impending marriage and the bond they share. The brother playfully teases his sister, teasing that once she gets married and enters her husband's home, she will forget her maternal home and her brother's advice will no longer matter to her.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagim)
“Sandhana thendralukku nalla”
Comparing the sister to 'Sandhana thendral' (sandalwood breeze) and 'poocharam' (flower garland) to highlight her innocence and value to the family.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Purushan veettil pugundha naeram / Porandha veedu marandhu pogum”
Repetition of starting consonant sound 'P' in 'Purushan' and 'Porandha'.
Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Adi uthami rathinamae / Naan sonnadhu sathiyamae”
Matching second consonant 'th' in 'uthami' and 'sathiyamae'.
Cultural/Mythological Allusion
“Meenaatchi naan thaan / Maelam kottum naal thaan / Sokkanukku maman pottaanoo”
Alluding to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sokkanathar (Sundareswarar) of Madurai to signify an ideal holy matrimony.
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Trivia
The film 'Adhikari' (1991) stars Arjun Sarja and Gautami, with music composed by Gangai Amaran. Vaali's lyrics beautifully capture traditional South Indian sibling banter regarding marriage, dowry customs, and familial ties with lighthearted humor.
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