Sathi Malli Poocharame
From Azhagan · 1991
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Maragathamani
- Details
- Azhagan1991
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Saadhi malli poocharamae | O garland of jasmine flowers! |
| Saadhi malli poocharamae | O garland of jasmine flowers! |
| Sanga thamizh paacharamae | O verse garland of Sangam Tamil! |
| Aasai enna aasaiyadi | What desire, my dear, what immense desire! |
| Avvalavu aasaiyadi | So much desire! |
| Ennana munnae vandhu | Come in front of me, |
| Kannae nee konjam kettukko | My darling, listen to me for a moment. |
| Kaadhalil undaagum sugam ippodhu marappom | Let us forget the pleasure born of romance for now. |
| Kanni thamizh thondaatru adhai munnaettru | Serve virgin Tamil, advance it forward, |
| Pinbu kattilil thaalaattu | And later sing a lullaby on the bed. |
| Male | |
| Saadhi malli poocharamae | O garland of jasmine flowers! |
| Sanga thamizh paacharamae | O verse garland of Sangam Tamil! |
| Aasai enna aasaiyadi | What desire, my dear, what immense desire! |
| Avvalavu aasaiyadi | So much desire! |
| Male | |
| Enadhu veedu enadhu vaazhvu | "My home, my life" - |
| Endru vaazhvadhu vaazhkkaiyaa | Is living only like that truly a life? |
| Irukkum naalu suvarukkullae | Within these four walls that exist, |
| Vaazha nee oru kaidhiyaa | Are you a prisoner to live? |
| Dhesam veralla thaayum verallaa | The nation is not different, the mother is not different, |
| Ondrudhaan | They are one and the same! |
| Thaayai kaappadhum naattai kaappadhum | Protecting one's mother and protecting one's country |
| Ondrudhaan | Are one and the same! |
| Kadugu pol unn manam irukka koodaadhu | Your mind should not be small like a mustard seed, |
| Kadalai pol virindhadhaai irukattum | Let it be vast and expansive like the ocean! |
| Unnai pol ellorum ena ennodum | Considering everyone like yourself every day, |
| Adhil ibathai thedonom | Let us seek joy in that unity! |
| Male | |
| Saadhi malli poocharamae | O garland of jasmine flowers! |
| Sanga thamizh paacharamae | O verse garland of Sangam Tamil! |
| Aasai enna aasaiyadi | What desire, my dear, what immense desire! |
| Avvalavu aasaiyadi | So much desire! |
| Male | |
| Ulagam ellaam unnum bodhu | When the whole world eats, |
| Naamum saappida ennuvom | Let us think of eating as well. |
| Ulagam ellaam sirikum bodhu | When the whole world smiles, |
| Naamum punnagai sindhuvom | Let us also shed a smile. |
| Yaadhum oorena yaaru sonnadhu | Who said that every place is our home town? |
| Solladi | Tell me! |
| Paadum nam thamizhppaatan sonnadhu | Our singing Tamil ancestor said it, |
| Kanmani | My precious one! |
| Yaadhum oorena yaaru sonnadhu | Who said that every place is our home town? |
| Solladi | Tell me! |
| Paadum nam thamizhppaatan sonnadhu | Our singing Tamil ancestor said it, |
| Kanmani | My precious one! |
| Male | |
| Padikkathaan paadalaa nenachi paarthomaa | Did we think lessons were just for studying? |
| Padichadha nenachi naam nadakkathaan | We must act upon what we have learned! |
| Ketukko raasaathi thamizh naadaachu | Listen, my princess, the Tamil land has grown, |
| Indha naattukku naamaachu | We have become dedicated to this nation! |
| Male | |
| Saadhi malli poocharamae | O garland of jasmine flowers! |
| Saadhi malli poocharamae | O garland of jasmine flowers! |
| Sanga thamizh paacharamae | O verse garland of Sangam Tamil! |
| Aasai enna aasaiyadi | What desire, my dear, what immense desire! |
| Avvalavu aasaiyadi | So much desire! |
| Ennana munnae vandhu | Come in front of me, |
| Kannae nee konjam kettukko | My darling, listen to me for a moment. |
| Kaadhalil undaagum sugam ippodhu marappom | Let us forget the pleasure born of romance for now. |
| Kanni thamizh thondaatru adhai munnaettru | Serve virgin Tamil, advance it forward, |
| Pinbu kattilil thaalaattu | And later sing a lullaby on the bed. |
| Male | |
| Saadhi malli poocharamae | O garland of jasmine flowers! |
| Sanga thamizh paacharamae | O verse garland of Sangam Tamil! |
| Aasai enna aasaiyadi | What desire, my dear, what immense desire! |
| Avvalavu aasaiyadi | So much desire! |
சாதிமல்லிப் பூச்சரமே
சாதிமல்லிப் பூச்சரமே
சங்கத்தமிழ் பாச்சரமே
ஆசை என்ன ஆசையடி
அவ்வளவு ஆசையடி
என்னென்ன முன்னே வந்து
கண்ணே நீ கொஞ்சம் கேட்டுக்கோ
காதலில் உண்டாகும் சுகம் இப்போது மறப்போம்
கன்னித்தமிழ் தொண்டாற்று அதை முன்னேற்று
பின்பு கட்டிலில் தாலாட்டு..
O garland of jasmine flowers!
O garland of jasmine flowers!
O verse garland of Sangam Tamil!
What desire, my dear, what immense desire!
So much desire!
Come in front of me,
My darling, listen to me for a moment.
Let us forget the pleasure born of romance for now.
Serve virgin Tamil, advance it forward,
And later sing a lullaby on the bed.
சாதிமல்லிப் பூச்சரமே
சங்கத்தமிழ் பாச்சரமே
ஆசை என்ன ஆசையடி
அவ்வளவு ஆசையடி
O garland of jasmine flowers!
O verse garland of Sangam Tamil!
What desire, my dear, what immense desire!
So much desire!
எனது வீடு எனது வாழ்வு
என்று வாழ்வது வாழ்க்கையா
இருக்கும் நாலு சுவருக்குள்ளே
வாழ நீ ஒரு கைதியா
தேசம் வேறல்ல தாயும் வேறல்ல
ஒன்றுதான்
தாயைக் காப்பதும் நாட்டை காப்பதும்
ஒன்றுதான்
கடுகு போல் உன் மனம் இருக்கக்கூடாது
கடலைப் போல் விரிந்ததாய் இருக்கட்டும்
உன்னை போல் எல்லோருமென எண்ணோணும்
அதில் இன்பத்தைத் தேடோணும்
"My home, my life" -
Is living only like that truly a life?
Within these four walls that exist,
Are you a prisoner to live?
The nation is not different, the mother is not different,
They are one and the same!
Protecting one's mother and protecting one's country
Are one and the same!
Your mind should not be small like a mustard seed,
Let it be vast and expansive like the ocean!
Considering everyone like yourself every day,
Let us seek joy in that unity!
சாதிமல்லிப் பூச்சரமே
சங்கத்தமிழ் பாச்சரமே
ஆசை என்ன ஆசையடி
அவ்வளவு ஆசையடி
O garland of jasmine flowers!
O verse garland of Sangam Tamil!
What desire, my dear, what immense desire!
So much desire!
உலகமெல்லாம் உண்ணும்போது
நாமும் சாப்பிட எண்ணுவோம்
உலகமெல்லாம் சிரிக்கும்போது
நாமும் புன்னகை சிந்துவோம்
யாதும் ஊரென யாரு சொன்னது
சொல்லடி
பாடும் நம் தமிழ்ப் பாட்டன் சொன்னது
கண்மணி
யாதும் ஊரென யாரு சொன்னது
சொல்லடி
பாடும் நம் தமிழ்ப் பாட்டன் சொன்னது
கண்மணி
When the whole world eats,
Let us think of eating as well.
When the whole world smiles,
Let us also shed a smile.
Who said that every place is our home town?
Tell me!
Our singing Tamil ancestor said it,
My precious one!
Who said that every place is our home town?
Tell me!
Our singing Tamil ancestor said it,
My precious one!
படிக்கத்தான் பாடலா நெனச்சுப் பாத்தோமா
படிச்சத நெனச்சு நாம் நடக்கதான்
கேட்டுக்கோ ராசாத்தி
தமிழ் நாடாச்சு இந்த நாட்டுக்கு நாமாச்சு
Did we think lessons were just for studying?
We must act upon what we have learned!
Listen, my princess, the Tamil land has grown,
We have become dedicated to this nation!
சாதிமல்லிப் பூச்சரமே
சாதிமல்லிப் பூச்சரமே
சங்கத்தமிழ் பாச்சரமே
ஆசை என்ன ஆசையடி
அவ்வளவு ஆசையடி
என்னென்ன முன்னே வந்து
கண்ணே நீ கொஞ்சம் கேட்டுக்கோ
காதலில் உண்டாகும் சுகம் இப்போது மறப்போம்
கன்னித்தமிழ் தொண்டாற்று அதை முன்னேற்று
பின்பு கட்டிலில் தாலாட்டு..
O garland of jasmine flowers!
O garland of jasmine flowers!
O verse garland of Sangam Tamil!
What desire, my dear, what immense desire!
So much desire!
Come in front of me,
My darling, listen to me for a moment.
Let us forget the pleasure born of romance for now.
Serve virgin Tamil, advance it forward,
And later sing a lullaby on the bed.
சாதிமல்லிப் பூச்சரமே
சங்கத்தமிழ் பாச்சரமே
ஆசை என்ன ஆசையடி
அவ்வளவு ஆசையடி
O garland of jasmine flowers!
O verse garland of Sangam Tamil!
What desire, my dear, what immense desire!
So much desire!
Saadhi malli poocharamae
O garland of jasmine flowers!
Saadhi malli poocharamae
O garland of jasmine flowers!
Sanga thamizh paacharamae
O verse garland of Sangam Tamil!
Aasai enna aasaiyadi
What desire, my dear, what immense desire!
Avvalavu aasaiyadi
So much desire!
Ennana munnae vandhu
Come in front of me,
Kannae nee konjam kettukko
My darling, listen to me for a moment.
Kaadhalil undaagum sugam ippodhu marappom
Let us forget the pleasure born of romance for now.
Kanni thamizh thondaatru adhai munnaettru
Serve virgin Tamil, advance it forward,
Pinbu kattilil thaalaattu
And later sing a lullaby on the bed.
Saadhi malli poocharamae
O garland of jasmine flowers!
Sanga thamizh paacharamae
O verse garland of Sangam Tamil!
Aasai enna aasaiyadi
What desire, my dear, what immense desire!
Avvalavu aasaiyadi
So much desire!
Enadhu veedu enadhu vaazhvu
"My home, my life" -
Endru vaazhvadhu vaazhkkaiyaa
Is living only like that truly a life?
Irukkum naalu suvarukkullae
Within these four walls that exist,
Vaazha nee oru kaidhiyaa
Are you a prisoner to live?
Dhesam veralla thaayum verallaa
The nation is not different, the mother is not different,
Ondrudhaan
They are one and the same!
Thaayai kaappadhum naattai kaappadhum
Protecting one's mother and protecting one's country
Ondrudhaan
Are one and the same!
Kadugu pol unn manam irukka koodaadhu
Your mind should not be small like a mustard seed,
Kadalai pol virindhadhaai irukattum
Let it be vast and expansive like the ocean!
Unnai pol ellorum ena ennodum
Considering everyone like yourself every day,
Adhil ibathai thedonom
Let us seek joy in that unity!
Saadhi malli poocharamae
O garland of jasmine flowers!
Sanga thamizh paacharamae
O verse garland of Sangam Tamil!
Aasai enna aasaiyadi
What desire, my dear, what immense desire!
Avvalavu aasaiyadi
So much desire!
Ulagam ellaam unnum bodhu
When the whole world eats,
Naamum saappida ennuvom
Let us think of eating as well.
Ulagam ellaam sirikum bodhu
When the whole world smiles,
Naamum punnagai sindhuvom
Let us also shed a smile.
Yaadhum oorena yaaru sonnadhu
Who said that every place is our home town?
Solladi
Tell me!
Paadum nam thamizhppaatan sonnadhu
Our singing Tamil ancestor said it,
Kanmani
My precious one!
Yaadhum oorena yaaru sonnadhu
Who said that every place is our home town?
Solladi
Tell me!
Paadum nam thamizhppaatan sonnadhu
Our singing Tamil ancestor said it,
Kanmani
My precious one!
Padikkathaan paadalaa nenachi paarthomaa
Did we think lessons were just for studying?
Padichadha nenachi naam nadakkathaan
We must act upon what we have learned!
Ketukko raasaathi thamizh naadaachu
Listen, my princess, the Tamil land has grown,
Indha naattukku naamaachu
We have become dedicated to this nation!
Saadhi malli poocharamae
O garland of jasmine flowers!
Saadhi malli poocharamae
O garland of jasmine flowers!
Sanga thamizh paacharamae
O verse garland of Sangam Tamil!
Aasai enna aasaiyadi
What desire, my dear, what immense desire!
Avvalavu aasaiyadi
So much desire!
Ennana munnae vandhu
Come in front of me,
Kannae nee konjam kettukko
My darling, listen to me for a moment.
Kaadhalil undaagum sugam ippodhu marappom
Let us forget the pleasure born of romance for now.
Kanni thamizh thondaatru adhai munnaettru
Serve virgin Tamil, advance it forward,
Pinbu kattilil thaalaattu
And later sing a lullaby on the bed.
Saadhi malli poocharamae
O garland of jasmine flowers!
Sanga thamizh paacharamae
O verse garland of Sangam Tamil!
Aasai enna aasaiyadi
What desire, my dear, what immense desire!
Avvalavu aasaiyadi
So much desire!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
"Saadhi Malli Poocharame" is an inspiring socio-philosophical song from the 1991 Tamil movie 'Azhagan'. Lyricist Pulamaipithan blends romantic affection with civic duty and cultural pride. The male protagonist advises his lover to temporarily set aside personal romantic desires and dedicate effort toward serving the Tamil language, upliftment of society, and patriotism.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upama / Uvamai)
“Kadugu pol unn manam irukka koodaadhu / Kadalai pol virindhadhaai irukattum”
Contrasts a narrow mind (small as a mustard seed) with a broad, empathetic heart (expansive as the ocean).
Literary Allusion
“Yaadhum oorena yaaru sonnadhu ... Paadum nam thamizhppaatan sonnadhu”
Refers to the ancient Sangam poet Kaniyan Pungundranar's famous line 'Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir' (To us all towns are one, all people our kin).
Metaphor (Uruvagakani)
“Sanga thamizh paacharamae”
Equates Tamil language and classical poetry to a beautifully woven garland of flowers.
Did you know?
Trivia
Although credited as unknown in the prompt, the music for 'Azhagan' (1991) was composed by Maragadhamani (M. M. Keeravani), who won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director for this album. This song was sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and picturized on Mammootty and Bhanupriya.
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