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Lyrics & meaning

Thaane Mulaitha Maram

From Itho Enthan Deivam · 1972

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Itho Enthan Deivam1972

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thaanae mulaiththa maramA tree that sprouted on its own
Thaniyaaga valarntha maramA tree that grew all alone
Yaen mulaiththendraayoYou ask why it sprouted
En selvamaeMy precious child
Enakkae theriyaathammaaEven I do not know, my dear
Male
Thaanae mulaiththa maramA tree that sprouted on its own
Thaniyaaga valarntha maramA tree that grew all alone
Yaen mulaiththendraayoYou ask why it sprouted
En selvamaeMy precious child
Enakkae theriyaathammaaEven I do not know, my dear
Male
Aasai ennum kaattukullaeInside the forest called desire
Paathi vazhi ponavargalThose who went halfway through
Aasai ennum kaattukullaeInside the forest called desire
Paathi vazhi ponavargalThose who went halfway through
Thaan seitha paavam ammaa en selvamaeIt is the sin they committed, my precious child
Naan seitha paavam illaiIt is not a sin committed by me
Male
Paal kudiththa paasam illaiI have not known the love of drinking mother's milk
Palli sendra paadam illaiI have not known lessons learnt at school
Paal kudiththa paasam illaiI have not known the love of drinking mother's milk
Palli sendra paadam illaiI have not known lessons learnt at school
Oorukku naan yaarammaaWho am I to this world, my dear?
En selvamae uravukku nee yaarammaaMy precious child, who are you to any relation?
Male
Thaanae mulaiththa maramA tree that sprouted on its own
Thaniyaaga valarntha maramA tree that grew all alone
Yaen mulaiththendraayoYou ask why it sprouted
En selvamaeMy precious child
Enakkae theriyaathammaaEven I do not know, my dear
Male
Kallukkum nenjam unduEven a stone has a heart
Kann undu kanneer unduIt has eyes and tears
Kallukkum nenjam unduEven a stone has a heart
Kann undu kanneer unduIt has eyes and tears
Sonnaval neethaanammaa en deivathaiYou are the one who said that, my dear, my deity
Unnidam kandaenammaaI saw that in you, my dear
Male
Thottiyil vaazhntha pillaiA child that lived in a mud tub
Thottilil vaazhnthathillaiNever lived in a comfortable cradle
Thottiyil vaazhntha pillaiA child that lived in a mud tub
Thottilil vaazhnthathillaiNever lived in a comfortable cradle
Appanendru azhaiththaayammaaYou called me father, my dear
Adhil en karpanai valarththaayammaaAnd nurtured my imagination with that, my dear
Male
Anbendrum aasaiyendrumSpeaking of love and desire
Panpendrum paasamendrumSpeaking of virtue and affection
Sonnathai kettaenammaaI listened to what was said, my dear
Adhai naan sorkaththil kaanbenammaaI shall witness that in heaven, my dear
sorkaththil kaanbenammaaI shall witness that in heaven, my dear
Male
Thaanae mulaiththa maramA tree that sprouted on its own
Thaniyaaga valarntha maramA tree that grew all alone
Yaen mulaiththendraayoYou ask why it sprouted
En selvamaeMy precious child
Enakkae theriyaathammaaEven I do not know, my dear
Male
Aariraariro aariraariroAariraariro aariraariro
Aariraariro aariraariro….Aariraariro aariraariro….

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Itho Enthan Deivam is a deeply emotional song centered around an orphaned protagonist reflecting on his identity, lineage, and emotional bond with a child. Metaphorically comparing himself to a wild tree that sprouted without parental roots, he attributes his existence to parents lost in the forest of desire. Deprived of maternal love and formal education, he ponders his status in society. However, when the child affectionately calls him 'father', he finds purpose, unconditional love, and spiritual redemption that transcends blood relations.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaththani)

Thaanae mulaiththa maram

The protagonist compares his orphan existence to a wild tree sprouting spontaneously without roots or cultivation.

Metaphor (Uruvagaththani)

Aasai ennum kaattukullae

Human desire and lust are described metaphorically as a confusing, deep forest where people lose their path.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Paal kudiththa paasam illai / Palli sendra paadam illai

The initial letter 'P' creates a rhythmic, reflective cadence across adjacent lines.

Edukai (Second Letter Rhyme / Contrast)

Thottiyil vaazhntha pillai / Thottilil vaazhnthathillai

Wordplay comparing 'Thottiyil' (tub/pot) with 'Thottilil' (cradle) emphasizes harsh reality versus nurtured childhood.

Personification

Kallukkum nenjam undu

Attributing human qualities like having a heart, eyes, and tears to a inanimate stone.

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Trivia

Featured in the 1972 drama film 'Itho Enthan Deivam', this song stands out as a classic collaboration between M. S. Viswanathan, Kannadasan, and T. M. Soundararajan. Its lyrics reflect Kannadasan's signature existential philosophy on orphanhood, karma, and maternal warmth.

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