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Lyrics & meaning

Sathiya Sothanaiyo

From Kolusu · 1985

Lyricist
Kamakodiyan
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Malaysia Vasudevan
Movie name
Kolusu
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
7 Mar 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Saththiya sodhanaiyo
Oru paththini vedhanaiyo
Saththiya sodhanaiyo
Oru paththini vedhanaiyo
Vidhi vilaiyaadum neramo
Dheepangal kannil theeppanthan nenjil
Silampandru kolusindru kadhai sollum
Ithu saththiya sodhanaiyo
Oru paththini vedhanaiyo
Ithu saththiya sodhanaiyo
Oru paththini vedhanaiyo
Seedhai vanavaasam poogindr kolam
Raman sumaiyaagindraan
Sengathirum thanalum udal kaayum
Mangai ival pon veenai
Illara raagam adhu sogam adhanaalae…ae…
Iraivan thunai thedi paavai nadanthaalae
Silampandru kolusindru kadhai sollum
Ithu saththiya sodhanaiyo
Oru paththini vedhanaiyo
Ithu saththiya sodhanaiyo
Oru paththini vedhanaiyo
Thaaram sethaaram aagaamal kaakkum
Veeram thuyikindrathae
Puththiyilae uraikkum intha neram
Sakthiyinai izhanthaanae
Yaarukkum tholvi idhu kelvi adi pennae
Neeyum madhayaanai kalankaathae maanae
Silampandru kolusindru kadhai sollum
Ithu saththiya sodhanaiyo
Oru paththini vedhanaiyo
Vidhi vilaiyaadum neramo
Dheepangal kannil theeppanthan nenjil
Silampandru kolusindru kadhai sollum
Ithu saththiya sodhanaiyo
Oru paththini vedhanaiyo
Ithu saththiya sodhanaiyo
Oru paththini vedhanaiyo
Is this a trial of truth?
Is this the sorrow of a faithful wife?
Is this a trial of truth?
Is this the sorrow of a faithful wife?
Is this the hour when fate plays its game?
With lamps in her eyes and a blazing fire in her heart,
That was the ancient anklet then; today, this anklet tells the tale.
Is this a trial of truth?
Is this the sorrow of a faithful wife?
Is this a trial of truth?
Is this the sorrow of a faithful wife?
Like the plight of Sita setting out into exile,
Rama himself has become a burden.
The burning sun and glowing embers scorch her body;
this woman is like a golden veena.
The melody of her married life has turned to sorrow, and so...
seeking God's support, the woman walked on.
That was the ancient anklet then; today, this anklet tells the tale.
Is this a trial of truth?
Is this the sorrow of a faithful wife?
Is this a trial of truth?
Is this the sorrow of a faithful wife?
The courage that should protect a wife from harm
lies fast asleep.
Just as understanding dawns in his mind,
he has lost all his strength.
Whose defeat is this? That is the question, my girl.
Stand strong like a wild elephant; do not despair, gentle deer.
That was the ancient anklet then; today, this anklet tells the tale.
Is this a trial of truth?
Is this the sorrow of a faithful wife?
Is this the hour when fate plays its game?
With lamps in her eyes and a blazing fire in her heart,
That was the ancient anklet then; today, this anklet tells the tale.
Is this a trial of truth?
Is this the sorrow of a faithful wife?
Is this a trial of truth?
Is this the sorrow of a faithful wife?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Saththiya Sodhanaiyo' from the movie 'Kolusu' (1985) reflects on theme of righteous suffering, destiny, and the ordeals faced by a virtuous woman. It draws mythological parallels to Sita's exile in the Ramayana and Kannagi's anklet (Silambu) in Silappatikaram, framing modern suffering within timeless epic archetypes. The lyrics question whether cruel twists of fate are tests of moral purity or mere tragedies of life. Through poignant imagery of fire, music, and nature, the narrator comforts the grieving woman, urging her to remain strong even in the face of overwhelming adversity and the slumber of protective heroism.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Alliteration (Moonaai / Ethirukai)

“Saththiya sodhanaiyo”

Repetition of similar consonant sounds at the beginning of words in close proximity, such as 'Saththiya' and 'Sodhanaiyo'.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

“Mangai ival pon veenai”

Comparing the woman to a 'pon veenai' (golden musical instrument) to convey her delicate, harmonious nature.

Mythological Allusion (Ilakkiya Kurippu)

“Seedhai vanavaasam poogindr kolam”

References to Sita's exile (vanavaasam) and Kannagi's anklet (Silambu vs Kolusu) to elevate the character's suffering to epic proportions.

Contrast / Antithesis

“Dheepangal kannil theeppanthan nenjil”

Juxtaposing gentle lamps in her eyes ('Dheepangal kannil') with a blazing fire torch in her heart ('theeppanthan nenjil').

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Trivia

The film 'Kolusu' features music composed by Malaysia Vasudevan himself, who also rendered this soulful track in his distinctive deep voice. Lyricist Kamakodiyan masterfully blended classical epic references like the Ramayana and Silappatikaram with modern Tamil cinema song sensibilities.

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