Sri Shanmuga
From Sonthangal Vazhga · 1975
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Details
- Sonthangal Vazhga1975
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Sri shanmugaa enakkoru santhegam | Oh Lord Shanmuga, I have a doubt. |
| Pettra thanthaikku mudhalidamaa thaalikku mudhalidamaa | Is the first place for the father who gave birth, or for the sacred marriage thread? |
| Sri shanmugaa enakkoru santhegam | Oh Lord Shanmuga, I have a doubt. |
| Pettra thanthaikku mudhalidamaa thaalikku mudhalidamaa | Is the first place for the father who gave birth, or for the sacred marriage thread? |
| Shanmugaa enakkoru santhegam | Shanmuga, I have a doubt. |
| Female | |
| Indhiran magalthaanae deivaanai | Deivaanai is indeed the daughter of Indra. |
| Aval thanthaiyai veruththaayo perumaanae | Did you hate her father, Oh Lord? |
| Indhiran magalthaanae deivaanai | Deivaanai is indeed the daughter of Indra. |
| Aval thanthaiyai veruththaayo perumaanae | Did you hate her father, Oh Lord? |
| Female | |
| Sri shanmugaa enakkoru santhegam | Oh Lord Shanmuga, I have a doubt. |
| Female | |
| Paththu thingal sumanthu paalootti | Carrying in the womb for ten months and breastfeeding, |
| Tamil pallikku selgavendru seeraatti | Pampering and urging to go to the Tamil school, |
| Paththu thingal sumanthu paalootti | Carrying in the womb for ten months and breastfeeding, |
| Tamil pallikku selgavendru seeraatti | Pampering and urging to go to the Tamil school, |
| Paththirandu paruvam valarththavar yaar | Who is the one who raised her through twelve stages of growth? |
| Paththirandu paruvam valarththavar yaar | Who is the one who raised her through twelve stages of growth? |
| Avarkku uravillaiyo | Do they have no relationship or right? |
| Sontham mudhal illaiyo | Is their kinship not the primary one? |
| Female | |
| Sri shanmugaa enakkoru santhegam | Oh Lord Shanmuga, I have a doubt. |
| Female | |
| Magal ennum solthaanae mudhal uravu | The word 'daughter' is indeed the very first relationship, |
| Vantha marumagal enum vaarththai maru uravu | The word 'daughter-in-law' that came later is only a secondary relationship. |
| Magal ennum solthaanae mudhal uravu | The word 'daughter' is indeed the very first relationship, |
| Vantha marumagal enum vaarththai maru uravu | The word 'daughter-in-law' that came later is only a secondary relationship. |
| Kaaththaval thaaithaanae pala iravu | The one who protected through many nights was the mother, |
| Kaaththaval thaaithaanae pala iravu | The one who protected through many nights was the mother, |
| Adharkku kaaranam thanthai kanda mudhal iravu | And the cause for that was the first night experienced by the father. |
| Female | |
| Sri shanmugaa enakkoru santhegam | Oh Lord Shanmuga, I have a doubt. |
| Female | |
| Malai illaiyael aniyum pavalam engae | If there is no mountain, where is the coral to be worn? |
| Pettra kadal illaiyael aniyum muththum engae | If there is no parent ocean, where is the pearl to be worn? |
| Malai illaiyael aniyum pavalam engae | If there is no mountain, where is the coral to be worn? |
| Pettra kadal illaiyael aniyum muththum engae | If there is no parent ocean, where is the pearl to be worn? |
| Thalai illaiyael serum kaalgal engae | If there is no head, where are the feet that join it? |
| Thalai illaiyael serum kaalgal engae | If there is no head, where are the feet that join it? |
| Pettra thanthai indrael vantha sontham engae | Without the father who begot, where is the relationship that arrived later? |
| Female | |
| Sri shanmugaa enakkoru santhegam | Oh Lord Shanmuga, I have a doubt. |
| Pettra thanthaikku mudhalidamaa thaalikku mudhalidamaa | Is the first place for the father who gave birth, or for the sacred marriage thread? |
| Shanmugaa enakkoru santhegam | Shanmuga, I have a doubt. |
ஸ்ரீ சண்முகா எனக்கொரு சந்தேகம்
பெற்ற தந்தைக்கு முதலிடமா தாலிக்கு முதலிடமா
ஸ்ரீ சண்முகா எனக்கொரு சந்தேகம்
பெற்ற தந்தைக்கு முதலிடமா தாலிக்கு முதலிடமா
சண்முகா எனக்கொரு சந்தேகம்
Oh Lord Shanmuga, I have a doubt.
Is the first place for the father who gave birth, or for the sacred marriage thread?
Oh Lord Shanmuga, I have a doubt.
Is the first place for the father who gave birth, or for the sacred marriage thread?
Shanmuga, I have a doubt.
இந்திரன் மகள்தானே தெய்வானை
அவள் தந்தையை வெறுத்தாயோ பெருமானே
இந்திரன் மகள்தானே தெய்வானை
அவள் தந்தையை வெறுத்தாயோ பெருமானே
Deivaanai is indeed the daughter of Indra.
Did you hate her father, Oh Lord?
Deivaanai is indeed the daughter of Indra.
Did you hate her father, Oh Lord?
ஸ்ரீ சண்முகா எனக்கொரு சந்தேகம்
Oh Lord Shanmuga, I have a doubt.
பத்து திங்கள் சுமந்து பாலூட்டி
தமிழ் பள்ளிக்கு செல்கவென்று சீராட்டி
பத்து திங்கள் சுமந்து பாலூட்டி
தமிழ் பள்ளிக்கு செல்கவென்று சீராட்டி
பத்திரண்டு பருவம் வளர்த்தவர் யார்
பத்திரண்டு பருவம் வளர்த்தவர் யார்
அவர்க்கு உறவில்லையோ
சொந்தம் முதல் இல்லையோ
Carrying in the womb for ten months and breastfeeding,
Pampering and urging to go to the Tamil school,
Carrying in the womb for ten months and breastfeeding,
Pampering and urging to go to the Tamil school,
Who is the one who raised her through twelve stages of growth?
Who is the one who raised her through twelve stages of growth?
Do they have no relationship or right?
Is their kinship not the primary one?
ஸ்ரீ சண்முகா எனக்கொரு சந்தேகம்
Oh Lord Shanmuga, I have a doubt.
மகள் எண்ணும் சொல்தானே முதல் உறவு
வந்த மருமகள் எனும் வார்த்தை மறு உறவு
மகள் எண்ணும் சொல்தானே முதல் உறவு
வந்த மருமகள் எனும் வார்த்தை மறு உறவு
காத்தவள் தாய்த்தானே பல இரவு
காத்தவள் தாய்த்தானே பல இரவு
அதற்கு காரணம் தந்தை கண்ட முதல் இரவு
The word 'daughter' is indeed the very first relationship,
The word 'daughter-in-law' that came later is only a secondary relationship.
The word 'daughter' is indeed the very first relationship,
The word 'daughter-in-law' that came later is only a secondary relationship.
The one who protected through many nights was the mother,
The one who protected through many nights was the mother,
And the cause for that was the first night experienced by the father.
ஸ்ரீ சண்முகா எனக்கொரு சந்தேகம்
Oh Lord Shanmuga, I have a doubt.
மலை இல்லையேல் அணியும் பவளம் எங்கே
பெற்ற கடல் இல்லையேல் அணியும் முத்தும் எங்கே
மலை இல்லையேல் அணியும் பவளம் எங்கே
பெற்ற கடல் இல்லையேல் அணியும் முத்தும் எங்கே
தலை இல்லையேல் சேரும் கால்கள் எங்கே
தலை இல்லையேல் சேரும் கால்கள் எங்கே
பெற்ற தந்தை இன்றேல் வந்த சொந்தம் எங்கே
If there is no mountain, where is the coral to be worn?
If there is no parent ocean, where is the pearl to be worn?
If there is no mountain, where is the coral to be worn?
If there is no parent ocean, where is the pearl to be worn?
If there is no head, where are the feet that join it?
If there is no head, where are the feet that join it?
Without the father who begot, where is the relationship that arrived later?
ஸ்ரீ சண்முகா எனக்கொரு சந்தேகம்
பெற்ற தந்தைக்கு முதலிடமா தாலிக்கு முதலிடமா
சண்முகா எனக்கொரு சந்தேகம்
Oh Lord Shanmuga, I have a doubt.
Is the first place for the father who gave birth, or for the sacred marriage thread?
Shanmuga, I have a doubt.
Sri shanmugaa enakkoru santhegam
Oh Lord Shanmuga, I have a doubt.
Pettra thanthaikku mudhalidamaa thaalikku mudhalidamaa
Is the first place for the father who gave birth, or for the sacred marriage thread?
Sri shanmugaa enakkoru santhegam
Oh Lord Shanmuga, I have a doubt.
Pettra thanthaikku mudhalidamaa thaalikku mudhalidamaa
Is the first place for the father who gave birth, or for the sacred marriage thread?
Shanmugaa enakkoru santhegam
Shanmuga, I have a doubt.
Indhiran magalthaanae deivaanai
Deivaanai is indeed the daughter of Indra.
Aval thanthaiyai veruththaayo perumaanae
Did you hate her father, Oh Lord?
Indhiran magalthaanae deivaanai
Deivaanai is indeed the daughter of Indra.
Aval thanthaiyai veruththaayo perumaanae
Did you hate her father, Oh Lord?
Sri shanmugaa enakkoru santhegam
Oh Lord Shanmuga, I have a doubt.
Paththu thingal sumanthu paalootti
Carrying in the womb for ten months and breastfeeding,
Tamil pallikku selgavendru seeraatti
Pampering and urging to go to the Tamil school,
Paththu thingal sumanthu paalootti
Carrying in the womb for ten months and breastfeeding,
Tamil pallikku selgavendru seeraatti
Pampering and urging to go to the Tamil school,
Paththirandu paruvam valarththavar yaar
Who is the one who raised her through twelve stages of growth?
Paththirandu paruvam valarththavar yaar
Who is the one who raised her through twelve stages of growth?
Avarkku uravillaiyo
Do they have no relationship or right?
Sontham mudhal illaiyo
Is their kinship not the primary one?
Sri shanmugaa enakkoru santhegam
Oh Lord Shanmuga, I have a doubt.
Magal ennum solthaanae mudhal uravu
The word 'daughter' is indeed the very first relationship,
Vantha marumagal enum vaarththai maru uravu
The word 'daughter-in-law' that came later is only a secondary relationship.
Magal ennum solthaanae mudhal uravu
The word 'daughter' is indeed the very first relationship,
Vantha marumagal enum vaarththai maru uravu
The word 'daughter-in-law' that came later is only a secondary relationship.
Kaaththaval thaaithaanae pala iravu
The one who protected through many nights was the mother,
Kaaththaval thaaithaanae pala iravu
The one who protected through many nights was the mother,
Adharkku kaaranam thanthai kanda mudhal iravu
And the cause for that was the first night experienced by the father.
Sri shanmugaa enakkoru santhegam
Oh Lord Shanmuga, I have a doubt.
Malai illaiyael aniyum pavalam engae
If there is no mountain, where is the coral to be worn?
Pettra kadal illaiyael aniyum muththum engae
If there is no parent ocean, where is the pearl to be worn?
Malai illaiyael aniyum pavalam engae
If there is no mountain, where is the coral to be worn?
Pettra kadal illaiyael aniyum muththum engae
If there is no parent ocean, where is the pearl to be worn?
Thalai illaiyael serum kaalgal engae
If there is no head, where are the feet that join it?
Thalai illaiyael serum kaalgal engae
If there is no head, where are the feet that join it?
Pettra thanthai indrael vantha sontham engae
Without the father who begot, where is the relationship that arrived later?
Sri shanmugaa enakkoru santhegam
Oh Lord Shanmuga, I have a doubt.
Pettra thanthaikku mudhalidamaa thaalikku mudhalidamaa
Is the first place for the father who gave birth, or for the sacred marriage thread?
Shanmugaa enakkoru santhegam
Shanmuga, I have a doubt.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song expresses a profound moral dilemma faced by a woman regarding primary emotional allegiance: whether priority belongs to the biological father who nurtured and raised her, or to the husband bound by marriage. Addressing Lord Shanmuga, the singer questions divine precedent and nature itself to establish the irreplaceable importance of birth parents.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhetorical Question (Vinah)
“Pettra thanthaikku mudhalidamaa thaalikku mudhalidamaa”
The lyrics continuously pose questions to Lord Shanmuga to highlight the emotional conflict between filial duty and marital obligations.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Malai illaiyael aniyum pavalam engae / Pettra kadal illaiyael aniyum muththum engae”
Analogy comparing parents to the mountain and ocean that produce precious treasures like coral and pearls.
Anaphora / Alliteration (Monai)
“Paththu thingal sumanthu paalootti / Paththirandu paruvam valarththavar yaar”
Repetition of initial consonant and vowel sounds 'Paththu' and 'Paththirandu' creates rhythm and emotional emphasis on stages of raising a child.
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Trivia
Composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Kannadasan, this song showcases Kannadasan's signature style of framing complex human ethical and relational dilemmas through devotional addresses to deities.
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