Thamizhan Endroru Inam
From Malaikkallan · 1954
- Lyricist
- Ramalingam Pillai
- Singer
- Soundararajan
- Music director
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Details
- Malaikkallan1954
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Tamizhan endroru inamundu | There is a distinct group known as the Tamilian. |
| Tamizhan endroru inamundu | There is a distinct group known as the Tamilian. |
| Thaniyae avarukoru gunamundu | He possesses a unique character of his own. |
| Thaniyae avarukoru gunamundu | He possesses a unique character of his own. |
| Amizhtham avanathu mozhiyaagum | His language is sweet like divine nectar. |
| Andrae avanathu vazhiyaagum | Virtue and righteousness are his eternal path. |
| Andrae avanathu vazhiyaagum | Virtue and righteousness are his eternal path. |
| Male | |
| Kalaigal yaavilum vallavanaam | He is skilled and proficient in all forms of art. |
| Kattravar evarukkum nallavanaam | He is kind and supportive to all learned scholars. |
| Kalaigal yaavilum vallavanaam | He is skilled and proficient in all forms of art. |
| Kattravar evarukkum nallavanaam | He is kind and supportive to all learned scholars. |
| Male | |
| Nilai porul parpala adaiyaalam | With numerous enduring historical markers and symbols, |
| Nindrana innum udaiyonaam | He stands today as the proud possessor of a great legacy. |
| Male | |
| Tamizhan endroru inamundu | There is a distinct group known as the Tamilian. |
| Male | |
| Maanam perithena uyir viduvaan | He would willingly sacrifice his life for honor. |
| Matravarukkaaga thuyar paduvaan | He feels deep grief and empathy for the suffering of others. |
| Maanam perithena uyir viduvaan | He would willingly sacrifice his life for honor. |
| Matravarukkaaga thuyar paduvaan | He feels deep grief and empathy for the suffering of others. |
| Male | |
| Thaanam vaangida koosiduvaan | He hesitates and shrinks away from receiving alms, |
| Tharuvathu melena pesiduvaan | He advocates that giving is far superior to taking. |
| Thaanam vaangida koosiduvaan | He hesitates and shrinks away from receiving alms, |
| Tharuvathu melena pesiduvaan | He advocates that giving is far superior to taking. |
| Male | |
| Tamizhan endroru inamundu | There is a distinct group known as the Tamilian. |
| Male | |
| Yaasigal thozhuthal undeninum | Even if beggars worship or entreat him, |
| Samarasam naattinil kandavanaam | He established harmony and equality in his land. |
| Samarasam naattinil kandavanaam | He established harmony and equality in his land. |
| Male | |
| Needhiyum urimaiyum anniyarkkum | Justice and equal rights, even for strangers, |
| Nirai kuraiyaamal panninavan | He rendered fully without any shortcomings. |
| Male | |
| Tamizhan endroru inamundu | There is a distinct group known as the Tamilian. |
| Thaniyae avarukoru gunamundu gunamundu | He possesses a unique character of his own. |
தமிழன் என்றொரு இனமுண்டு
தமிழன் என்றொரு இனமுண்டு
தனியே அவர்க்கொரு குணமுண்டு
தனியே அவர்க்கொரு குணமுண்டு
அமிழ்தம் அவனது மொழியாகும்
அன்றே அவனது வழியாகும்
அன்றே அவனது வழியாகும்
There is a distinct group known as the Tamilian.
There is a distinct group known as the Tamilian.
He possesses a unique character of his own.
He possesses a unique character of his own.
His language is sweet like divine nectar.
Virtue and righteousness are his eternal path.
Virtue and righteousness are his eternal path.
கலைகள் யாவிலும் வல்லவனாம்
கற்றவர் எவர்க்கும் நல்லவனாம்
கலைகள் யாவிலும் வல்லவனாம்
கற்றவர் எவர்க்கும் நல்லவனாம்
He is skilled and proficient in all forms of art.
He is kind and supportive to all learned scholars.
He is skilled and proficient in all forms of art.
He is kind and supportive to all learned scholars.
நிலை பொருள் பற்பல அடையாளம்
நின்றன இன்னும் உடையோனாம்
With numerous enduring historical markers and symbols,
He stands today as the proud possessor of a great legacy.
தமிழன் என்றொரு இனமுண்டு
There is a distinct group known as the Tamilian.
மானம் பெரிதென உயிர் விடுவான்
மற்றவருக்காக துயர் படுவான்
மானம் பெரிதென உயிர் விடுவான்
மற்றவருக்காக துயர் படுவான்
He would willingly sacrifice his life for honor.
He feels deep grief and empathy for the suffering of others.
He would willingly sacrifice his life for honor.
He feels deep grief and empathy for the suffering of others.
தானம் வாங்கிட கூசிடுவான்
தருவது மேலென பேசிடுவான்
தானம் வாங்கிட கூசிடுவான்
தருவது மேலென பேசிடுவான்
He hesitates and shrinks away from receiving alms,
He advocates that giving is far superior to taking.
He hesitates and shrinks away from receiving alms,
He advocates that giving is far superior to taking.
தமிழன் என்றொரு இனமுண்டு
There is a distinct group known as the Tamilian.
யாசிகள் தொழுதல் உண்டெனினும்
சமரசம் நாட்டினில் கண்டவனாம்
சமரசம் நாட்டினில் கண்டவனாம்
Even if beggars worship or entreat him,
He established harmony and equality in his land.
He established harmony and equality in his land.
நீதியும் உரிமையும் அந்நியர்க்கும்
நிறை குறையாமல் பண்ணினவன்
Justice and equal rights, even for strangers,
He rendered fully without any shortcomings.
தமிழன் என்றொரு இனமுண்டு
தனியே அவர்க்கொரு குணமுண்டு குணமுண்டு
There is a distinct group known as the Tamilian.
He possesses a unique character of his own.
Tamizhan endroru inamundu
There is a distinct group known as the Tamilian.
Tamizhan endroru inamundu
There is a distinct group known as the Tamilian.
Thaniyae avarukoru gunamundu
He possesses a unique character of his own.
Thaniyae avarukoru gunamundu
He possesses a unique character of his own.
Amizhtham avanathu mozhiyaagum
His language is sweet like divine nectar.
Andrae avanathu vazhiyaagum
Virtue and righteousness are his eternal path.
Andrae avanathu vazhiyaagum
Virtue and righteousness are his eternal path.
Kalaigal yaavilum vallavanaam
He is skilled and proficient in all forms of art.
Kattravar evarukkum nallavanaam
He is kind and supportive to all learned scholars.
Kalaigal yaavilum vallavanaam
He is skilled and proficient in all forms of art.
Kattravar evarukkum nallavanaam
He is kind and supportive to all learned scholars.
Nilai porul parpala adaiyaalam
With numerous enduring historical markers and symbols,
Nindrana innum udaiyonaam
He stands today as the proud possessor of a great legacy.
Tamizhan endroru inamundu
There is a distinct group known as the Tamilian.
Maanam perithena uyir viduvaan
He would willingly sacrifice his life for honor.
Matravarukkaaga thuyar paduvaan
He feels deep grief and empathy for the suffering of others.
Maanam perithena uyir viduvaan
He would willingly sacrifice his life for honor.
Matravarukkaaga thuyar paduvaan
He feels deep grief and empathy for the suffering of others.
Thaanam vaangida koosiduvaan
He hesitates and shrinks away from receiving alms,
Tharuvathu melena pesiduvaan
He advocates that giving is far superior to taking.
Thaanam vaangida koosiduvaan
He hesitates and shrinks away from receiving alms,
Tharuvathu melena pesiduvaan
He advocates that giving is far superior to taking.
Tamizhan endroru inamundu
There is a distinct group known as the Tamilian.
Yaasigal thozhuthal undeninum
Even if beggars worship or entreat him,
Samarasam naattinil kandavanaam
He established harmony and equality in his land.
Samarasam naattinil kandavanaam
He established harmony and equality in his land.
Needhiyum urimaiyum anniyarkkum
Justice and equal rights, even for strangers,
Nirai kuraiyaamal panninavan
He rendered fully without any shortcomings.
Tamizhan endroru inamundu
There is a distinct group known as the Tamilian.
Thaniyae avarukoru gunamundu gunamundu
He possesses a unique character of his own.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This iconic anthem, written by Namakkal Kavignar V. Ramalingam Pillai, celebrates the rich identity, high moral standing, and cultural heritage of the Tamil people. It highlights core Tamil values such as linguistic pride, artistic excellence, unwavering self-respect, deep empathy for others, and a preference for charity over receiving alms.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Amizhtham avanathu mozhiyaagum”
Compares the Tamil language directly to 'Amizhtham' (divine nectar), emphasizing its supreme sweetness and richness.
Initial Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Tamizhan endroru inamundu / Thaniyae avarukoru gunamundu”
Repetition of the initial 'Ta' sound across consecutive lines ('Tamizhan' and 'Thaniyae').
Second Letter Rhyme (Edugai)
“Maanam perithena uyir viduvaan / Thaanam vaangida koosiduvaan”
Repetition of the second consonant sound 'na' in 'Maanam' and 'Thaanam'.
Refrain (Anaphora)
“Tamizhan endroru inamundu”
The line 'Tamizhan endroru inamundu' repeats throughout the poem as a central thesis reinforcing Tamil pride.
Did you know?
Trivia
Composed by Namakkal Kavignar V. Ramalingam Pillai, a prominent Gandhian poet and freedom fighter who was named the first Poet Laureate of Tamil Nadu. The poem was featured in the 1954 blockbuster film 'Malaikkallan' starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR), which became the first Tamil film to win a President's Silver Medal.
Keep listening
More from Malaikkallan
Malaikkallan
Malaikkallan
Malaikkallan
Malaikkallan
Malaikkallan
Malaikkallan