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Santhega Puyaladicha

From Samsara Sangeetham · 1989

Lyricist
T. Rajendar
Singer
K. J. Yesudas
Music director
T. Rajendar
Details
Samsara Sangeetham1989

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Santhega puyaladichchaaIf the storm of suspicion blows,
Santhosha poo udhiramThe flower of happiness will shed its petals.
Vidhiyoda vilaiyaattammaaIt is fate's game, my dear.
Vidhiyoda vilaiyaattammaaIt is fate's game, my dear.
Male
Santhega puyaladichchaaIf the storm of suspicion blows,
Adhil santhosha poo udhiramIn that, the flower of happiness sheds.
Santhega puyaladichchaaIf the storm of suspicion blows,
Adhil santhosha poo udhiramIn that, the flower of happiness sheds.
Male
Aavathuthaan pennaala endru sonnaangaThey said prosperity comes because of a woman,
Azhivathuthaan pennaala endru sonnaangaThey also said destruction comes because of a woman.
Vaazhkkai ennum kannaadiya iraivan kodukkiraanGod gives us the mirror called life,
Madhi ketta manithan yaeno pottu udaikkiraanWhy does foolish man shatter it to pieces?
Vaazhkkai kannaadi adhai udaippathennadiWhy break the mirror of life?
Vaazhkkai kannaadi adhai udaippathennadiWhy break the mirror of life?
Male
Santhega puyaladichchaaIf the storm of suspicion blows,
Adhil santhosha poo udhiramIn that, the flower of happiness sheds.
Santhega puyaladichchaaIf the storm of suspicion blows,
Adhil santhosha poo udhiramIn that, the flower of happiness sheds.
Male
Kannirunthum kuradanai polaWhy walk like a blind person,
Nadappathenammaa….Even when you have eyes?
Chorus :Oo….oo…aa…aaa…aa…(Chorus humming)
Male :Pasupaala paazhum kallaaWhy mistake pure cow's milk,
NinaippathenammaaFor poisonous liquor?
Chorus :Oo….oo…aa…aaa…aa…(Chorus humming)
Male
: Santhega noi vanthaaIf the disease of suspicion enters,
Urava vaattumaeIt torments relationships.
Chorus :Aa….aaa….aa….(Chorus humming)
Male :Sonthangal panthangalaIt forces relatives and loved ones,
Piriya sollumaeTo drift apart.
Chorus :Aa….aaa….aa….(Chorus humming)
Male
Iru malargal pola iru pillai irukkaWhile two children stand like twin flowers,
Adhaikooda pirikka sabai ondru nadakkaA court convenes even to separate them.
Aan pillai oru pakkamA male child on one side,
Penn pillai maru pakkamA female child on the other side,
Ena sollum oor sattamSo dictates the law of society,
Vithi theettum sathi thittamA treacherous conspiracy crafted by fate.
Male
: Vaazhkkai kannaadi adhai udaiththathennaadiWhy did you shatter the mirror of life?
Vaazhkkai kannaadi adhai udaiththathennaadiWhy did you shatter the mirror of life?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from Samsara Sangeetham (1989) is a deep philosophical lament on how unfounded doubt and suspicion destroy family harmony. Composed and written by T. Rajendar, the lyrics portray life as a delicate glass mirror gifted by God, which foolish individuals shatter due to groundless mistrust. The track vividly describes how suspicion blinds a person to truth, turning sweet love into bitterness and tearing apart innocent children caught in marital disputes.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvam)

Santhega puyaladichchaa / Santhosha poo udhiram

Suspicion is visualised as a devastating storm ('Santhega puyal') that blows away the flower of happiness ('Santhosha poo').

Metaphor (Uruvam)

Vaazhkkai ennum kannaadiya iraivan kodukkiraan

Human life is metaphorically compared to a fragile mirror ('Vaazhkkai ennum kannaadi') given by God.

Simile (Uvamai)

Kannirunthum kuradanai pola Nadappathenammaa

Compelling comparison comparing a suspicious person who ignores obvious facts to a blind man walking despite having sight.

Rhyme / Alliteration (Ethirhai & Monai)

Aavathuthaan pennaala endru sonnaanga / Azhivathuthaan pennaala endru sonnaanga

Signature T. Rajendar style where words feature matching initial consonant sounds and end-rhymes ('Aavathuthaan' / 'Azhivathuthaan', 'Aan pillai' / 'Penn pillai').

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Trivia

T. Rajendar wrote, composed, directed, and starred in Samsara Sangeetham (1989). Known for his signature rhyming lyrics and dramatic themes, he collaborated with legendary playback singer K. J. Yesudas to deliver this emotionally charged song about domestic heartbreak and tragic fate.

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