Thaali Enbadhinge
From Dhuruva Natchathiram · 1993
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Aa… aa… aa… | Ah… ah… ah… |
| Aa… aa…aa… aa… | Ah… ah… ah… ah… |
| Male | |
| Thaali enbadhingae | The sacred marital thread (Thaali) here, |
| Thaai kulathai kaakka | Is meant to protect womankind, |
| Vaeli allavo manidhaa | Is it not a protective fence, O man? |
| Thaali enbadhingae | The sacred marital thread (Thaali) here, |
| Thaai kulathai kaakka | Is meant to protect womankind, |
| Vaeli allavo manidhaa | Is it not a protective fence, O man? |
| Man vaanam maari ponaalumae | Even if the earth and the sky undergo changes, |
| Pen maanam poga koodaadhingae | A woman's honor should never be lost here. |
| Pen kangal kanneer mannil vandhaal | If a woman's tears fall onto this soil, |
| Nam thunbam endrum maaraadhingae | Our sorrows will never dissipate here. |
| Male | |
| Thaali enbadhingae | The sacred marital thread (Thaali) here, |
| Thaai kulathai kaakka | Is meant to protect womankind, |
| Vaeli allavo manidhaa | Is it not a protective fence, O man? |
| Thaali enbadhingae | The sacred marital thread (Thaali) here, |
| Thaai kulathai kaakka | Is meant to protect womankind, |
| Vaeli allavo manidhaa | Is it not a protective fence, O man? |
ஆ... ஆ... ஆ...
ஆ... ஆ... ஆ... ஆ...
Ah… ah… ah…
Ah… ah… ah… ah…
தாலி என்பதிங்கே
தாய் குலத்தைக் காக்க
வேலி அல்லவோ மனிதா
தாலி என்பதிங்கே
தாய் குலத்தைக் காக்க
வேலி அல்லவோ மனிதா
மண் வானம் மாறிப் போனாலுமே
பெண் மானம் போகக் கூடாதிங்கே
பெண் கண்கள் கண்ணீர் மண்ணில் வந்தால்
நம் துன்பம் என்றும் மாறாதிங்கே
The sacred marital thread (Thaali) here,
Is meant to protect womankind,
Is it not a protective fence, O man?
The sacred marital thread (Thaali) here,
Is meant to protect womankind,
Is it not a protective fence, O man?
Even if the earth and the sky undergo changes,
A woman's honor should never be lost here.
If a woman's tears fall onto this soil,
Our sorrows will never dissipate here.
தாலி என்பதிங்கே
தாய் குலத்தைக் காக்க
வேலி அல்லவோ மனிதா
தாலி என்பதிங்கே
தாய் குலத்தைக் காக்க
வேலி அல்லவோ மனிதா
The sacred marital thread (Thaali) here,
Is meant to protect womankind,
Is it not a protective fence, O man?
The sacred marital thread (Thaali) here,
Is meant to protect womankind,
Is it not a protective fence, O man?
Aa… aa… aa…
Ah… ah… ah…
Aa… aa…aa… aa…
Ah… ah… ah… ah…
Thaali enbadhingae
The sacred marital thread (Thaali) here,
Thaai kulathai kaakka
Is meant to protect womankind,
Vaeli allavo manidhaa
Is it not a protective fence, O man?
Thaali enbadhingae
The sacred marital thread (Thaali) here,
Thaai kulathai kaakka
Is meant to protect womankind,
Vaeli allavo manidhaa
Is it not a protective fence, O man?
Man vaanam maari ponaalumae
Even if the earth and the sky undergo changes,
Pen maanam poga koodaadhingae
A woman's honor should never be lost here.
Pen kangal kanneer mannil vandhaal
If a woman's tears fall onto this soil,
Nam thunbam endrum maaraadhingae
Our sorrows will never dissipate here.
Thaali enbadhingae
The sacred marital thread (Thaali) here,
Thaai kulathai kaakka
Is meant to protect womankind,
Vaeli allavo manidhaa
Is it not a protective fence, O man?
Thaali enbadhingae
The sacred marital thread (Thaali) here,
Thaai kulathai kaakka
Is meant to protect womankind,
Vaeli allavo manidhaa
Is it not a protective fence, O man?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song conveys a deep social message emphasizing the sanctity of marriage and the vital necessity of respecting and protecting women. The lyrics use the symbol of the 'Thaali' (sacred marital thread) as a metaphorical fence designed to safeguard women's honor and place in society. It serves as a stern reminder to men that societal well-being depends on the dignity and happiness of women, warning that tears shed by women will only bring persistent sorrow to the community.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Thaali enbadhingae ... Vaeli allavo manidhaa”
The sacred marital thread ('Thaali') is directly compared to a protective fence ('Vaeli') that guards womankind.
Ethirukai (Second letter rhyme)
“Man vaanam maari ponaalumae / Pen maanam poga koodaadhingae”
Matching second consonant sounds ('n' in 'Man' and 'Pen') establishing rhythm across lines.
Anaphora (Refrain)
“Thaali enbadhingae / Thaai kulathai kaakka / Vaeli allavo manidhaa”
Repetition of the core stanza throughout the song to reinforce its moral message.
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Trivia
The lyricist Vaali frequently incorporated moral guidelines and social commentary into traditional Tamil film songs, highlighting cultural icons like the 'Thaali' as instruments of ethical responsibility.
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