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Seethavai Thedi

From Unnai Sutrum Ulagam · 1977

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Unnai Sutrum Ulagam
Movie release year
1977
Lyrics added on
29 Jun 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Seethaavai thaedi sri raman vanthaan
Neethaanae en vaazhvu endraan
Seethaavai thaedi sri raman vanthaan
Neethaanae en vaazhvu endraan
Mai konda kannum malar konda kuzhalum
Mai konda kannum malar konda kuzhalum
Sollaamal sollum vaithaegi nenjam
Seethaavai thaedi sri raman vanthaan
Neethaanae en vaazhvu endraan
Panthal melam kalyaana kolam
Ellaamum naan kaana vendum
Ooraargal ullam nalvaazhththu sollum
Thirunaalai naam kaana vendum
Panthal melam kalyaana kolam
Ellaamum naan kaana vendum
Ooraargal ullam nalvaazhththu sollum
Thirunaalai naam kaana vendum
Naan manamaalai soodi
Nalam pera vendum kodi
Seethaavai thaedi sri raman vanthaan
Neethaanae en vaazhvu endraan
Poovum pottum kondaadum penmai
Pala kaalam uyir vaazha vendum
Unnodu naanum ennodu neeyum
Piriyaamal uravaada vendum
Intha varam vendum endru
Enthan manam ketkkum indru
Seethaavai thaedi sri raman vanthaan
Neethaanae en vaazhvu endraan
Vannam konjum valaiyosai ellaam
Vilaiyaattu pennendru sollum
Akkaavin anbum aval pola panbum
Maravaamal kalanthaadum ullam
Endrum neengaatha uravu
Nenjil nizhalaadum ninaivu
Seethaavai thaedi sri raman vanthaan
Neethaanae en vaazhvu endraan
Mai konda kannum malar konda kuzhalum
Mai konda kannum malar konda kuzhalum
Sollaamal sollum vaithaegi nenjam
Seethaavai thaedi sri raman vanthaan
Neethaanae en vaazhvu endraan
Seeking Sita, Lord Rama came,
and said, "You alone are my life."
Seeking Sita, Lord Rama came,
and said, "You alone are my life."
Kohl-lined eyes and flower-decked hair,
Kohl-lined eyes and flower-decked hair,
speak silently what is in Vaidehi's heart.
Seeking Sita, Lord Rama came,
and said, "You alone are my life."
The wedding canopy, the drums, and the bridal beauty,
I long to see them all.
As the whole town blesses us from their hearts,
we must witness that auspicious day.
The wedding canopy, the drums, and the bridal beauty,
I long to see them all.
As the whole town blesses us from their hearts,
we must witness that auspicious day.
Wearing the wedding garland,
I want to receive endless blessings.
Seeking Sita, Lord Rama came,
and said, "You alone are my life."
Womanhood adorned with flowers and a bindi,
must flourish for a long, long time.
You with me, and I with you,
we must live in love, never parting.
Asking for this very blessing,
my heart yearns today.
Seeking Sita, Lord Rama came,
and said, "You alone are my life."
The sweet chime of colorful bangles
says that she is still a playful girl.
An elder sister's love and her noble grace
dwell forever in a heart that never forgets.
A bond that will never break,
memories that softly linger in the heart.
Seeking Sita, Lord Rama came,
and said, "You alone are my life."
Kohl-lined eyes and flower-decked hair,
Kohl-lined eyes and flower-decked hair,
speak silently what is in Vaidehi's heart.
Seeking Sita, Lord Rama came,
and said, "You alone are my life."
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'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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