Suya Muyarchiyale Vazhalam
From Sudharsan · 1951
- Lyricist
- K. D. Santhanam
- Singers
- P. U. Chinnappa, T. R. Gajalakshmi
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Details
- Sudharsan1951
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Suya muyarchiyalae vaazhalaam | By self-effort, we can live, |
| Puviyal amara vaazhvu | Leading an immortal life on this earth. |
| Suya muyarchiyalae vaazhalaam | By self-effort, we can live, |
| Puviyal amara vaazhvu | Leading an immortal life on this earth. |
| Male | |
| Suya muyarchiyalae vaazhalaam | By self-effort, we can live, |
| Puviyal amara vaazhvu | Leading an immortal life on this earth. |
| Poi kolai kalavu kal kaamam enum | Lying, murder, theft, alcohol, and lust— |
| Maapadhaga nilai marandhu | Forgetting these great sinful states, |
| Poi kolai kalavu kal kaamam enum | Lying, murder, theft, alcohol, and lust— |
| Maapadhaga nilai marandhu | Forgetting these great sinful states, |
| Male | |
| Sombhal kondu puvi sumaiyaai aa aa aa | Becoming lazy and a burden to the world, ah ah ah, |
| Sombhal kondu puvi sumaiyaai | Becoming lazy and a burden to the world, |
| Kana pozhuthu kazhikka maattom | We will not spend even a single moment. |
| Sombhal kondu puvi sumaiyaai | Becoming lazy and a burden to the world, |
| Kana pozhuthu kazhikka maattom | We will not spend even a single moment. |
| Male | |
| Sombhal kondu puvi sumaiyaai | Becoming lazy and a burden to the world, |
| Kana pozhuthu kazhikka maattom | We will not spend even a single moment. |
| Kudamum silaiyum vidha vidhamaai | Pots and statues of various kinds, |
| Padhumaigalum sernthu seivom | And figurines, we will craft together. |
| Both :Kudamum silaiyum vidha vidhamaai | Pots and statues of various kinds, |
| Padhumaigalum sernthu seivom | And figurines, we will craft together. |
பெண்
: சுய முயற்சியாலே வாழலாம்
புவியில் அமர வாழ்வு
சுய முயற்சியாலே வாழலாம்
புவியில் அமர வாழ்வு
By self-effort, we can live,
Leading an immortal life on this earth.
By self-effort, we can live,
Leading an immortal life on this earth.
ஆண்
: சுய முயற்சியாலே வாழலாம்
புவியில் அமர வாழ்வு
பொய் கொலை களவு கள் காமம் எனும்
மாபாதக நிலை மறந்து
பொய் கொலை களவு கள் காமம் எனும்
மாபாதக நிலை மறந்து
By self-effort, we can live,
Leading an immortal life on this earth.
Lying, murder, theft, alcohol, and lust—
Forgetting these great sinful states,
Lying, murder, theft, alcohol, and lust—
Forgetting these great sinful states,
இருவரும்
: சுய முயற்சியாலே வாழலாம்
புவியில் அமர வாழ்வு
பொய் கொலை களவு கள் காமம் எனும்
மாபாதக நிலை மறந்து
பொய் கொலை களவு கள் காமம் எனும்
மாபாதக நிலை மறந்து
Becoming lazy and a burden to the world, ah ah ah,
Becoming lazy and a burden to the world,
We will not spend even a single moment.
Becoming lazy and a burden to the world,
We will not spend even a single moment.
ஆண்
: சோம்பல் கொண்டு புவி சுமையாய்..ஆஆஆ..
சோம்பல் கொண்டு புவி சுமையாய்
கணப் பொழுது கழிக்க மாட்டோம்
சோம்பல் கொண்டு புவி சுமையாய்
கணப் பொழுது கழிக்க மாட்டோம்
Becoming lazy and a burden to the world,
We will not spend even a single moment.
Pots and statues of various kinds,
And figurines, we will craft together.
Pots and statues of various kinds,
And figurines, we will craft together.
ஆண்
: சோம்பல் கொண்டு புவி சுமையாய்
கணப் பொழுது கழிக்க மாட்டோம்
குடமும் சிலையும் வித விதமாய் பதுமைகளும்
சேர்ந்து செய்வோம்
இருவரும்
: குடமும் சிலையும்
வித விதமாய் பதுமைகளும் சேர்ந்து செய்வோம்....
Suya muyarchiyalae vaazhalaam
By self-effort, we can live,
Puviyal amara vaazhvu
Leading an immortal life on this earth.
Suya muyarchiyalae vaazhalaam
By self-effort, we can live,
Puviyal amara vaazhvu
Leading an immortal life on this earth.
Suya muyarchiyalae vaazhalaam
By self-effort, we can live,
Puviyal amara vaazhvu
Leading an immortal life on this earth.
Poi kolai kalavu kal kaamam enum
Lying, murder, theft, alcohol, and lust—
Maapadhaga nilai marandhu
Forgetting these great sinful states,
Poi kolai kalavu kal kaamam enum
Lying, murder, theft, alcohol, and lust—
Maapadhaga nilai marandhu
Forgetting these great sinful states,
Sombhal kondu puvi sumaiyaai aa aa aa
Becoming lazy and a burden to the world, ah ah ah,
Sombhal kondu puvi sumaiyaai
Becoming lazy and a burden to the world,
Kana pozhuthu kazhikka maattom
We will not spend even a single moment.
Sombhal kondu puvi sumaiyaai
Becoming lazy and a burden to the world,
Kana pozhuthu kazhikka maattom
We will not spend even a single moment.
Sombhal kondu puvi sumaiyaai
Becoming lazy and a burden to the world,
Kana pozhuthu kazhikka maattom
We will not spend even a single moment.
Kudamum silaiyum vidha vidhamaai
Pots and statues of various kinds,
Padhumaigalum sernthu seivom
And figurines, we will craft together.
Both :Kudamum silaiyum vidha vidhamaai
Pots and statues of various kinds,
Padhumaigalum sernthu seivom
And figurines, we will craft together.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This uplifting song from Sudharsan (1951) emphasizes the nobility of hard work, self-reliance, and moral living. The singers affirm that true happiness and an enduring legacy on Earth come from individual initiative and self-effort rather than depending on others or succumbing to vices. The lyrics urge individuals to reject major moral vices—lying, murder, theft, alcohol, and lust—and avoid becoming a burden to society through laziness. Instead, it celebrates honest craftsmanship, such as making pottery, statues, and dolls together, as a virtuous and productive way to spend one's time.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition
“Suya muyarchiyalae vaazhalaam”
The line 'Suya muyarchiyalae vaazhalaam' is repeated multiple times to reinforce the central theme of self-reliance.
Monai (Initial Consonant Alliteration)
“Poi kolai kalavu kal kaamam enum”
The repetition of the initial consonant 'k' in 'kolai', 'kalavu', 'kal', and 'kaamam' creates a strong rhythmic cadence.
Moral Classification (Pancha Maapaathagam)
“Poi kolai kalavu kal kaamam enum Maapadhaga nilai marandhu”
The lyricist explicitly lists classic vices (lying, murder, theft, drunkenness, lust) to contrast sinful laziness with productive manual labor.
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Trivia
Sudharsan (1951) was among the final films starring the legendary Tamil actor and Carnatic singer P. U. Chinnappa, who passed away in September 1951. The song reflects the post-independence Indian ethos celebrating self-reliance, craftsmanship, and moral righteousness.
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