Thamaraiya Vazhthi Paada (Pathos)
From Anjatha Singam · 1987
- Lyricist
- Aruppukottai Thavasumani
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Anjatha Singam1987
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Thamaraiyai vaazhththi pada thendral undu | There is a gentle breeze to praise and sing for the lotus. |
| Intha poo magalai pottri paada annan undu | There is an elder brother to praise and sing for this flower-like daughter. |
| Gangai nadhi theeraththilae kaalamellaam meengal undu | There are always fish dwelling along the banks of the river Ganges. |
| Thangai ival meale enkku thaniyaatha paasam undu | I have an unquenchable affection for this younger sister of mine. |
| Thangai ival meale enkku thaniyaatha paasam undu | I have an unquenchable affection for this younger sister of mine. |
| Female | |
| Thamaraiyai vaazhththi pada thendral undu | There is a gentle breeze to praise and sing for the lotus. |
| Intha thangai thanai pottri paada annan undu | There is an elder brother to praise and sing for this younger sister. |
| Gangai nadhi theeraththilae kaalamellaam meengal undu | There are always fish dwelling along the banks of the river Ganges. |
| Thangaiyidam annanuku thaniyaatha paasam undu | The elder brother holds an unquenchable affection for his younger sister. |
| Thangaiyidam annanuku thaniyaatha paasam undu | The elder brother holds an unquenchable affection for his younger sister. |
தாமரைய வாழ்த்தி பாட தென்றல் உண்டு
இந்த பூமகளை போற்றி பாட அண்ணன் உண்டு
கங்கை நதி தீரத்திலே காலமெல்லாம் மீன்கள் உண்டு
தங்கையிவள் மேல் எனக்கு தணியாத பாசம் உண்டு
தங்கையிவள் மேல் எனக்கு தணியாத பாசம் உண்டு
There is a gentle breeze to praise and sing for the lotus.
There is an elder brother to praise and sing for this flower-like daughter.
There are always fish dwelling along the banks of the river Ganges.
I have an unquenchable affection for this younger sister of mine.
I have an unquenchable affection for this younger sister of mine.
தாமரைய வாழ்த்தி பாட தென்றல் உண்டு
இந்த தங்கை தனை போற்றி பாட அண்ணன் உண்டு
கங்கை நதி தீரத்திலே காலமெல்லாம் மீன்கள் உண்டு
தங்கையிடம் அண்ணனுக்கு தணியாத பாசம் உண்டு
தங்கையிடம் அண்ணனுக்கு தணியாத பாசம் உண்டு
There is a gentle breeze to praise and sing for the lotus.
There is an elder brother to praise and sing for this younger sister.
There are always fish dwelling along the banks of the river Ganges.
The elder brother holds an unquenchable affection for his younger sister.
The elder brother holds an unquenchable affection for his younger sister.
Thamaraiyai vaazhththi pada thendral undu
There is a gentle breeze to praise and sing for the lotus.
Intha poo magalai pottri paada annan undu
There is an elder brother to praise and sing for this flower-like daughter.
Gangai nadhi theeraththilae kaalamellaam meengal undu
There are always fish dwelling along the banks of the river Ganges.
Thangai ival meale enkku thaniyaatha paasam undu
I have an unquenchable affection for this younger sister of mine.
Thangai ival meale enkku thaniyaatha paasam undu
I have an unquenchable affection for this younger sister of mine.
Thamaraiyai vaazhththi pada thendral undu
There is a gentle breeze to praise and sing for the lotus.
Intha thangai thanai pottri paada annan undu
There is an elder brother to praise and sing for this younger sister.
Gangai nadhi theeraththilae kaalamellaam meengal undu
There are always fish dwelling along the banks of the river Ganges.
Thangaiyidam annanuku thaniyaatha paasam undu
The elder brother holds an unquenchable affection for his younger sister.
Thangaiyidam annanuku thaniyaatha paasam undu
The elder brother holds an unquenchable affection for his younger sister.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song beautifully expresses the boundless and eternal love an elder brother holds for his younger sister. By drawing parallels from nature—such as the gentle breeze that praises the blossoming lotus and the eternal presence of fish in the holy Ganges—the lyrics illustrate how natural and constant a brother's affection is. The brother views his sister as a delicate flower and pledges an everlasting bond of protection, pride, and unconditional care.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Analogy / Metaphor)
“Thamaraiyai vaazhththi pada thendral undu”
Natural pairings like breeze to lotus and fish to the Ganges river are used as metaphors to illustrate the natural, immutable bond between brother and sister.
Ethirai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Gangai nadhi theeraththilae kaalamellaam meengal undu”
The rhyming of the second consonant sounds across lines creates rhythmic harmony, seen in 'Gangai' and 'Thangai'.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Thangai ival meale enkku thaniyaatha paasam undu”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds such as 'Th' in 'Thangai' and 'Thaniyaatha'.
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Trivia
The film 'Anjatha Singam' (1987) features music composed by the veteran duo Shankar-Ganesh. The song highlights traditional South Indian cinematic themes centered on sibling devotion (Annan-Thangai paasam).
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