Thamizh Thirunaadu
From Kalvanin Kadhali -(1955) · 1955
- Lyricist
- Kavimani Desigavinayagam Pillai
- Music director
- G. Govindarajulu Naidu
- Details
- Kalvanin Kadhali -(1955)1955
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Tamizh thirunaadu thannai pettra | The sacred Tamil land that gave birth to us, |
| Engal thaayendru kummiyadi pappa | Clap hands in Kummi dance, my little girl, calling her our mother. |
| Tamizh thirunaadu thannai pettra | The sacred Tamil land that gave birth to us, |
| Engal thaayendru kummiyadi pappa | Clap hands in Kummi dance, my little girl, calling her our mother. |
| Chorus | |
| Amizhthil iniyathadi pappa | It is sweeter than heavenly nectar, my little girl, |
| Amizhthil iniyathadi pappa | It is sweeter than heavenly nectar, my little girl, |
| Nam aandrorgal dhesamadi pappa | It is the land of our noble ancestors, my little girl. |
| Chorus | |
| Thunbam nerungi vantha pothum | Even when sorrow approaches us closely, |
| Naam sornthu vidalaagaathu pappa | We must not become disheartened or tired, my little girl. |
| Thunbam nerungi vantha pothum | Even when sorrow approaches us closely, |
| Naam sornthu vidalaagaathu pappa | We must not become disheartened or tired, my little girl. |
| Chorus | |
| Anbu miguntha dheivam undu | There is a God filled with supreme love, |
| Anbu miguntha dheivam undu | There is a God filled with supreme love, |
| Thunbam aththanaiyum pokki vidum pappa | Who will eradicate all of our sorrows, my little girl. |
| Chorus | |
| Uyirkalidaththil anbu vendum | One must show love towards all living beings, |
| Dheivam unmaiyendru thaanarithal vendum | One must realize that God is the absolute truth, |
| Uyirkalidaththil anbu vendum | One must show love towards all living beings, |
| Dheivam unmaiyendru thaanarithal vendum | One must realize that God is the absolute truth, |
| Chorus | |
| Vairamudaiya nenju vendum | One must possess a resolute heart like a diamond, |
| Vairamudaiya nenju vendum | One must possess a resolute heart like a diamond, |
| Idhu vaazhum muraimaiyadi pappa | This is the righteous way to live, my little girl. |
| Chorus | |
| Tamizh thirunaadu thannai pettra | The sacred Tamil land that gave birth to us, |
| Engal thaayendru kummiyadi pappa | Clap hands in Kummi dance, my little girl, calling her our mother. |
தமிழ்த் திருநாடு தன்னைப் பெற்ற
எங்கள் தாயென்று கும்மியடி பாப்பா
தமிழ்த் திருநாடு தன்னைப் பெற்ற
எங்கள் தாயென்று கும்மியடி பாப்பா
The sacred Tamil land that gave birth to us,
Clap hands in Kummi dance, my little girl, calling her our mother.
The sacred Tamil land that gave birth to us,
Clap hands in Kummi dance, my little girl, calling her our mother.
அமிழ்தில் இனியதடி பாப்பா
அமிழ்தில் இனியதடி பாப்பா
நம் ஆன்றோர்கள் தேசமடி பாப்பா
It is sweeter than heavenly nectar, my little girl,
It is sweeter than heavenly nectar, my little girl,
It is the land of our noble ancestors, my little girl.
துன்பம் நெருங்கி வந்த போதும்
நாம் சோர்ந்து விடலாகாது பாப்பா
துன்பம் நெருங்கி வந்த போதும்
நாம் சோர்ந்து விடலாகாது பாப்பா
Even when sorrow approaches us closely,
We must not become disheartened or tired, my little girl.
Even when sorrow approaches us closely,
We must not become disheartened or tired, my little girl.
அன்பு மிகுந்த தெய்வம் உண்டு
அன்பு மிகுந்த தெய்வம் உண்டு
துன்பம் அத்தனையும் போக்கி விடும் பாப்பா
There is a God filled with supreme love,
There is a God filled with supreme love,
Who will eradicate all of our sorrows, my little girl.
உயிர்களிடத்தில் அன்பு வேண்டும்
தெய்வம் உண்மையென்று தானறிதல் வேண்டும்
உயிர்களிடத்தில் அன்பு வேண்டும்
தெய்வம் உண்மையென்று தானறிதல் வேண்டும்
One must show love towards all living beings,
One must realize that God is the absolute truth,
One must show love towards all living beings,
One must realize that God is the absolute truth,
வைரமுடைய நெஞ்சு வேண்டும்
வைரமுடைய நெஞ்சு வேண்டும்
இது வாழும் முறைமையடி பாப்பா....
One must possess a resolute heart like a diamond,
One must possess a resolute heart like a diamond,
This is the righteous way to live, my little girl.
தமிழ்த் திருநாடு தன்னைப் பெற்ற
எங்கள் தாயென்று கும்மியடி பாப்பா
The sacred Tamil land that gave birth to us,
Clap hands in Kummi dance, my little girl, calling her our mother.
Tamizh thirunaadu thannai pettra
The sacred Tamil land that gave birth to us,
Engal thaayendru kummiyadi pappa
Clap hands in Kummi dance, my little girl, calling her our mother.
Tamizh thirunaadu thannai pettra
The sacred Tamil land that gave birth to us,
Engal thaayendru kummiyadi pappa
Clap hands in Kummi dance, my little girl, calling her our mother.
Amizhthil iniyathadi pappa
It is sweeter than heavenly nectar, my little girl,
Amizhthil iniyathadi pappa
It is sweeter than heavenly nectar, my little girl,
Nam aandrorgal dhesamadi pappa
It is the land of our noble ancestors, my little girl.
Thunbam nerungi vantha pothum
Even when sorrow approaches us closely,
Naam sornthu vidalaagaathu pappa
We must not become disheartened or tired, my little girl.
Thunbam nerungi vantha pothum
Even when sorrow approaches us closely,
Naam sornthu vidalaagaathu pappa
We must not become disheartened or tired, my little girl.
Anbu miguntha dheivam undu
There is a God filled with supreme love,
Anbu miguntha dheivam undu
There is a God filled with supreme love,
Thunbam aththanaiyum pokki vidum pappa
Who will eradicate all of our sorrows, my little girl.
Uyirkalidaththil anbu vendum
One must show love towards all living beings,
Dheivam unmaiyendru thaanarithal vendum
One must realize that God is the absolute truth,
Uyirkalidaththil anbu vendum
One must show love towards all living beings,
Dheivam unmaiyendru thaanarithal vendum
One must realize that God is the absolute truth,
Vairamudaiya nenju vendum
One must possess a resolute heart like a diamond,
Vairamudaiya nenju vendum
One must possess a resolute heart like a diamond,
Idhu vaazhum muraimaiyadi pappa
This is the righteous way to live, my little girl.
Tamizh thirunaadu thannai pettra
The sacred Tamil land that gave birth to us,
Engal thaayendru kummiyadi pappa
Clap hands in Kummi dance, my little girl, calling her our mother.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic folk-style song is addressed to a young girl ('pappa') as a guide to life, patriotism, and moral strength. It praises the Tamil motherland as a sacred realm sweeter than nectar and built by wise ancestors, urging children to celebrate their heritage with joy and pride.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Apostrophe / Direct Address
“Engal thaayendru kummiyadi pappa”
The entire poem continuously addresses a young girl using 'pappa', making moral instruction personal and affectionate.
Metaphor
“Amizhthil iniyathadi pappa”
The land and culture are compared to 'Amizhthu' (divine nectar) to highlight sweetness and invaluable worth.
Metaphor
“Vairamudaiya nenju vendum”
A courageous, unbreakable human spirit is metaphorically compared to a diamond ('Vairam').
Ethukai (Tamil Second-Letter Rhyme)
“Tamizh thirunaadu thannai pettra / Amizhthil iniyathadi pappa”
Rhyming of the second consonant in lines, such as 'Tamizh' and 'Amizhthil'.
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Trivia
While often mistaken for Subramania Bharati's poetry due to the use of 'pappa' (child), this poem was actually penned by Kavimani Desigavinayagam Pillai. It was featured in the 1955 film 'Kalvanin Kadhali' starring Sivaji Ganesan, set to music by G. Govindarajulu Naidu and sung by Carnatic legends M. L. Vasanthakumari and N. L. Ganasaraswathi.
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