Seethavai Thedi
From Unnai Sutrum Ulagam · 1977
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Unnai Sutrum Ulagam1977
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Seethaavai thaedi sri raman vanthaan | Lord Rama came searching for Sita. |
| Neethaanae en vaazhvu endraan | He declared, 'You alone are my life.' |
| Seethaavai thaedi sri raman vanthaan | Lord Rama came searching for Sita. |
| Neethaanae en vaazhvu endraan | He declared, 'You alone are my life.' |
| Female | |
| Mai konda kannum malar konda kuzhalum | Eyes adorned with kohl and hair adorned with flowers, |
| Mai konda kannum malar konda kuzhalum | Eyes adorned with kohl and hair adorned with flowers, |
| Sollaamal sollum vaithaegi nenjam | Vaidehi's heart expresses love without speaking words. |
| Female | |
| Seethaavai thaedi sri raman vanthaan | Lord Rama came searching for Sita. |
| Neethaanae en vaazhvu endraan | He declared, 'You alone are my life.' |
| Female | |
| Panthal melam kalyaana kolam | The canopy, drums, and wedding decorations, |
| Ellaamum naan kaana vendum | I wish to witness all of these. |
| Ooraargal ullam nalvaazhththu sollum | The auspicious day when townspeople bless from their hearts, |
| Thirunaalai naam kaana vendum | We must witness that grand occasion. |
| Female | |
| Panthal melam kalyaana kolam | The canopy, drums, and wedding decorations, |
| Ellaamum naan kaana vendum | I wish to witness all of these. |
| Ooraargal ullam nalvaazhththu sollum | The auspicious day when townspeople bless from their hearts, |
| Thirunaalai naam kaana vendum | We must witness that grand occasion. |
| Female | |
| Naan manamaalai soodi | Adorning the wedding garland, |
| Nalam pera vendum kodi | I wish to receive millions of blessings. |
| Female | |
| Seethaavai thaedi sri raman vanthaan | Lord Rama came searching for Sita. |
| Neethaanae en vaazhvu endraan | He declared, 'You alone are my life.' |
| Female | |
| Poovum pottum kondaadum penmai | Womanhood celebrating flowers and the sacred bindi, |
| Pala kaalam uyir vaazha vendum | Should live long for many years. |
| Unnodu naanum ennodu neeyum | You with me and I with you, |
| Piriyaamal uravaada vendum | Must cherish our bond without ever separating. |
| Female | |
| Intha varam vendum endru | Asking for this very boon, |
| Enthan manam ketkkum indru | My heart asks today. |
| Female | |
| Seethaavai thaedi sri raman vanthaan | Lord Rama came searching for Sita. |
| Neethaanae en vaazhvu endraan | He declared, 'You alone are my life.' |
| Female | |
| Vannam konjum valaiyosai ellaam | The colorful sound of tinkling bangles, |
| Vilaiyaattu pennendru sollum | Calls me a playful young girl. |
| Akkaavin anbum aval pola panbum | The affection of an elder sister and character like hers, |
| Maravaamal kalanthaadum ullam | Intermingle endlessly without being forgotten. |
| Female | |
| Endrum neengaatha uravu | A relationship that never fades, |
| Nenjil nizhalaadum ninaivu | A memory that hovers constantly in the heart. |
| Female | |
| Seethaavai thaedi sri raman vanthaan | Lord Rama came searching for Sita. |
| Neethaanae en vaazhvu endraan | He declared, 'You alone are my life.' |
| Female | |
| Mai konda kannum malar konda kuzhalum | Eyes adorned with kohl and hair adorned with flowers, |
| Mai konda kannum malar konda kuzhalum | Eyes adorned with kohl and hair adorned with flowers, |
| Sollaamal sollum vaithaegi nenjam | Vaidehi's heart expresses love without speaking words. |
| Female | |
| Seethaavai thaedi sri raman vanthaan | Lord Rama came searching for Sita. |
| Neethaanae en vaazhvu endraan | He declared, 'You alone are my life.' |
சீதாவை தேடி ஸ்ரீராமன் வந்தான்
நீதானே என் வாழ்வு என்றான்
சீதாவை தேடி ஸ்ரீராமன் வந்தான்
நீதானே என் வாழ்வு என்றான்
Lord Rama came searching for Sita.
He declared, 'You alone are my life.'
Lord Rama came searching for Sita.
He declared, 'You alone are my life.'
மை கொண்ட கண்ணும் மலர் கொண்ட குழலும்
மை கொண்ட கண்ணும் மலர் கொண்ட குழலும்
சொல்லாமல் சொல்லும் வைதேகி நெஞ்சம்
Eyes adorned with kohl and hair adorned with flowers,
Eyes adorned with kohl and hair adorned with flowers,
Vaidehi's heart expresses love without speaking words.
சீதாவை தேடி ஸ்ரீராமன் வந்தான்
நீதானே என் வாழ்வு என்றான்
Lord Rama came searching for Sita.
He declared, 'You alone are my life.'
பந்தல் மேளம் கல்யாண கோலம்
எல்லாமும் நான் காண வேண்டும்
ஊரார்கள் உள்ளம் நல்வாழ்த்து சொல்லும்
திருநாளை நாம் காண வேண்டும்
The canopy, drums, and wedding decorations,
I wish to witness all of these.
The auspicious day when townspeople bless from their hearts,
We must witness that grand occasion.
பந்தல் மேளம் கல்யாண கோலம்
எல்லாமும் நான் காண வேண்டும்
ஊரார்கள் உள்ளம் நல்வாழ்த்து சொல்லும்
திருநாளை நாம் காண வேண்டும்
The canopy, drums, and wedding decorations,
I wish to witness all of these.
The auspicious day when townspeople bless from their hearts,
We must witness that grand occasion.
நான் மணமாலை சூடி
நலம் பெற வேண்டும் கோடி
Adorning the wedding garland,
I wish to receive millions of blessings.
சீதாவை தேடி ஸ்ரீராமன் வந்தான்
நீதானே என் வாழ்வு என்றான்
Lord Rama came searching for Sita.
He declared, 'You alone are my life.'
பூவும் பொட்டும் கொண்டாடும் பெண்மை
பல காலம் உயிர் வாழ வேண்டும்
உன்னோடு நானும் என்னோடு நீயும்
பிரியாமல் உறவாட வேண்டும்
Womanhood celebrating flowers and the sacred bindi,
Should live long for many years.
You with me and I with you,
Must cherish our bond without ever separating.
இந்த வரம் வேண்டும் என்று
எந்தன் மனம் கேட்கும் இன்று...
Asking for this very boon,
My heart asks today.
சீதாவை தேடி ஸ்ரீராமன் வந்தான்
நீதானே என் வாழ்வு என்றான்
Lord Rama came searching for Sita.
He declared, 'You alone are my life.'
வண்ணம் கொஞ்சும் வளையோசை எல்லாம்
விளையாட்டு பெண்ணென்று சொல்லும்
அக்காவின் அன்பும் அவர் போல பண்பும்
மறவாமல் கலந்தாடும் உள்ளம்
The colorful sound of tinkling bangles,
Calls me a playful young girl.
The affection of an elder sister and character like hers,
Intermingle endlessly without being forgotten.
வண்ணம் கொஞ்சும் வளையோசை எல்லாம்
விளையாட்டு பெண்ணென்று சொல்லும்
அக்காவின் அன்பும் அவர் போல பண்பும்
மறவாமல் கலந்தாடும் உள்ளம்
A relationship that never fades,
A memory that hovers constantly in the heart.
என்றும் நீங்காத உறவு
நெஞ்சில் நிழலாடும் நினைவு...
Lord Rama came searching for Sita.
He declared, 'You alone are my life.'
சீதாவை தேடி ஸ்ரீராமன் வந்தான்
நீதானே என் வாழ்வு என்றான்
Eyes adorned with kohl and hair adorned with flowers,
Eyes adorned with kohl and hair adorned with flowers,
Vaidehi's heart expresses love without speaking words.
மை கொண்ட கண்ணும் மலர் கொண்ட குழலும்
மை கொண்ட கண்ணும் மலர் கொண்ட குழலும்
சொல்லாமல் சொல்லும் வைதேகி நெஞ்சம்
Lord Rama came searching for Sita.
He declared, 'You alone are my life.'
சீதாவை தேடி ஸ்ரீராமன் வந்தான்
நீதானே என் வாழ்வு என்றான்
Seethaavai thaedi sri raman vanthaan
Lord Rama came searching for Sita.
Neethaanae en vaazhvu endraan
He declared, 'You alone are my life.'
Seethaavai thaedi sri raman vanthaan
Lord Rama came searching for Sita.
Neethaanae en vaazhvu endraan
He declared, 'You alone are my life.'
Mai konda kannum malar konda kuzhalum
Eyes adorned with kohl and hair adorned with flowers,
Mai konda kannum malar konda kuzhalum
Eyes adorned with kohl and hair adorned with flowers,
Sollaamal sollum vaithaegi nenjam
Vaidehi's heart expresses love without speaking words.
Seethaavai thaedi sri raman vanthaan
Lord Rama came searching for Sita.
Neethaanae en vaazhvu endraan
He declared, 'You alone are my life.'
Panthal melam kalyaana kolam
The canopy, drums, and wedding decorations,
Ellaamum naan kaana vendum
I wish to witness all of these.
Ooraargal ullam nalvaazhththu sollum
The auspicious day when townspeople bless from their hearts,
Thirunaalai naam kaana vendum
We must witness that grand occasion.
Panthal melam kalyaana kolam
The canopy, drums, and wedding decorations,
Ellaamum naan kaana vendum
I wish to witness all of these.
Ooraargal ullam nalvaazhththu sollum
The auspicious day when townspeople bless from their hearts,
Thirunaalai naam kaana vendum
We must witness that grand occasion.
Naan manamaalai soodi
Adorning the wedding garland,
Nalam pera vendum kodi
I wish to receive millions of blessings.
Seethaavai thaedi sri raman vanthaan
Lord Rama came searching for Sita.
Neethaanae en vaazhvu endraan
He declared, 'You alone are my life.'
Poovum pottum kondaadum penmai
Womanhood celebrating flowers and the sacred bindi,
Pala kaalam uyir vaazha vendum
Should live long for many years.
Unnodu naanum ennodu neeyum
You with me and I with you,
Piriyaamal uravaada vendum
Must cherish our bond without ever separating.
Intha varam vendum endru
Asking for this very boon,
Enthan manam ketkkum indru
My heart asks today.
Seethaavai thaedi sri raman vanthaan
Lord Rama came searching for Sita.
Neethaanae en vaazhvu endraan
He declared, 'You alone are my life.'
Vannam konjum valaiyosai ellaam
The colorful sound of tinkling bangles,
Vilaiyaattu pennendru sollum
Calls me a playful young girl.
Akkaavin anbum aval pola panbum
The affection of an elder sister and character like hers,
Maravaamal kalanthaadum ullam
Intermingle endlessly without being forgotten.
Endrum neengaatha uravu
A relationship that never fades,
Nenjil nizhalaadum ninaivu
A memory that hovers constantly in the heart.
Seethaavai thaedi sri raman vanthaan
Lord Rama came searching for Sita.
Neethaanae en vaazhvu endraan
He declared, 'You alone are my life.'
Mai konda kannum malar konda kuzhalum
Eyes adorned with kohl and hair adorned with flowers,
Mai konda kannum malar konda kuzhalum
Eyes adorned with kohl and hair adorned with flowers,
Sollaamal sollum vaithaegi nenjam
Vaidehi's heart expresses love without speaking words.
Seethaavai thaedi sri raman vanthaan
Lord Rama came searching for Sita.
Neethaanae en vaazhvu endraan
He declared, 'You alone are my life.'
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Seethaavai Thaedi Sri Raman Vanthaan' is a melodic classic from the 1977 Tamil film 'Unnai Sutrum Ulagam', sung by P. Susheela with music composed by Shankar-Ganesh and lyrics penned by Vaali. The song draws a poetic parallel between the protagonist's love and the iconic devotion between Lord Rama and Sita (Vaidehi). Through evocative lyrics, the song paints a picture of traditional marital bliss, auspiciousness, and spiritual romance. In addition to romantic longing, the song emphasizes family values, particularly sisterly love and righteous character. The narrator reflects on her upbringing, her playful youth symbolized by the sound of bangles, and her deep desire for a everlasting union blessed by her elders and community.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Mythological Allusion (புராணக் குறியீடு)
“Seethaavai thaedi sri raman vanthaan”
Compares the romantic longing and devotion of the protagonist to Lord Rama searching for Sita (Vaidehi).
Visual Imagery (காட்சிப் படிமம்)
“Mai konda kannum malar konda kuzhalum”
Creates a vivid image of traditional female beauty with kohl-lined eyes and flower-adorned hair.
Initial Alliteration / Monaai (மோனை)
“Poovum pottum kondaadum penmai”
Repetition of the 'P' sound at the beginning of words for melodic flow ('Poovum', 'pottum', 'penmai').
End Rhyme / Iyaibu (இயைபு)
“Intha varam vendum endru / Enthan manam ketkkum indru”
Rhyming end words 'endru' and 'indru' creating rhythmic harmony.
Auditory Imagery (செவிப் படிமம்)
“Vannam konjum valaiyosai ellaam”
Evokes the sound of wedding drums (melam) and tinkling bangles (valaiyosai).
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Trivia
'Unnai Sutrum Ulagam' (1977) was directed by G. Subramaniya Reddiar and featured an ensemble cast including Jayalalithaa, Vidhubala, Kamal Haasan, and K. R. Vijaya. The film was notable for winning the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film, and this song remains one of P. Susheela's popular classical numbers from the late 1970s.
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