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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 vaazhalaamBy self-effort, we can live,
Puviyal amara vaazhvuLeading an immortal life on this earth.
Suya muyarchiyalae vaazhalaamBy self-effort, we can live,
Puviyal amara vaazhvuLeading an immortal life on this earth.
Male
Suya muyarchiyalae vaazhalaamBy self-effort, we can live,
Puviyal amara vaazhvuLeading an immortal life on this earth.
Poi kolai kalavu kal kaamam enumLying, murder, theft, alcohol, and lust—
Maapadhaga nilai marandhuForgetting these great sinful states,
Poi kolai kalavu kal kaamam enumLying, murder, theft, alcohol, and lust—
Maapadhaga nilai marandhuForgetting these great sinful states,
Male
Sombhal kondu puvi sumaiyaai aa aa aaBecoming lazy and a burden to the world, ah ah ah,
Sombhal kondu puvi sumaiyaaiBecoming lazy and a burden to the world,
Kana pozhuthu kazhikka maattomWe will not spend even a single moment.
Sombhal kondu puvi sumaiyaaiBecoming lazy and a burden to the world,
Kana pozhuthu kazhikka maattomWe will not spend even a single moment.
Male
Sombhal kondu puvi sumaiyaaiBecoming lazy and a burden to the world,
Kana pozhuthu kazhikka maattomWe will not spend even a single moment.
Kudamum silaiyum vidha vidhamaaiPots and statues of various kinds,
Padhumaigalum sernthu seivomAnd figurines, we will craft together.
Both :Kudamum silaiyum vidha vidhamaaiPots and statues of various kinds,
Padhumaigalum sernthu seivomAnd 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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