Tholin Azhagadiyo Thulli Varum
From Veli Thaandiya Vellaadu · 1980
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Sankar Ganesh
- Details
- Veli Thaandiya Vellaadu1980
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Tholin azhagadiyo thulli varum udaladiyoo | Is it the beauty of the shoulders or the bounding body, my dear? |
| Paal pola mugamadiyoo paruvamennum sugamadiyoo | Is it a milk-like face or the pleasure of youth, my dear? |
| Naalum izhandha pinnae naan irukkum nilaiyadiyoo | This is my state after losing everything day by day, my dear, |
| Nadamaadum thimirgalukku naayaganin kalaiyadiyooo | It is the artwork of the Almighty for walking arrogance, my dear! |
| Female | |
| Pachai vayalinil vaazhai pennae | O banana girl in the green field, |
| Oru paravai paranthathu vaazhai pennae | A bird flew away, O banana girl! |
| Pachai vayalinil vaazhai pennae | O banana girl in the green field, |
| Oru paravai paranthathu vaazhai pennae | A bird flew away, O banana girl! |
| Achamillaamalae odiyadhaal | Because it ran away without fear, |
| Indru ambalam yerudhu vaazhai pennae | Today it stands exposed in public, O banana girl! |
| Achamillaamalae odiyadhaal | Because it ran away without fear, |
| Indru ambalam yerudhu vaazhai pennae | Today it stands exposed in public, O banana girl! |
| Female | |
| Pachai vayalinil vaazhai pennae | O banana girl in the green field, |
| Oru paravai paranthathu vaazhai pennae | A bird flew away, O banana girl! |
| Female | |
| Sathiyam vittadhu vaazhkaiyilae | Truth was abandoned in life, |
| Adhu dharmam maranthathu aasaiyilae | It forgot righteousness out of desire, |
| Sathiyam vittadhu vaazhkaiyilae | Truth was abandoned in life, |
| Adhu dharmam maranthathu aasaiyilae | It forgot righteousness out of desire, |
| Athanaiyum indru thathuvamaanathu | All of that has now become philosophical, |
| Aandavanaar thantha maeniyilae | In this body given by the Almighty, |
| Athanaiyum indru thathuvamaanathu | All of that has now become philosophical, |
| Aandavanaar thantha maeniyilae | In this body given by the Almighty, |
| Female | |
| Pachai vayalinil vaazhai pennae | O banana girl in the green field, |
| Oru paravai paranthathu vaazhai pennae | A bird flew away, O banana girl! |
| Achamillaamalae odiyadhaal | Because it ran away without fear, |
| Indru ambalam yerudhu vaazhai pennae | Today it stands exposed in public, O banana girl! |
| Female | |
| Aaru kulangalil neendhumadi | It swims in rivers and ponds, |
| Idhu aanandham endradhai koorumadi | And claims that this is true bliss, |
| Aaru kulangalil neendhumadi | It swims in rivers and ponds, |
| Idhu aanandham endradhai koorumadi | And claims that this is true bliss, |
| Nooru kulangalil neendhiyapin | After swimming in a hundred ponds, |
| Adhu noiyarum aattril kulikkudhadi | It bathes in a disease-curing river, my dear! |
| Nooru kulangalil neendhiyapin | After swimming in a hundred ponds, |
| Adhu noiyarum aattril kulikkudhadi | It bathes in a disease-curing river, my dear! |
| Hahahah hahahaha | Hahahah hahahaha |
| Female | |
| Pachai vayalinil vaazhai pennae | O banana girl in the green field, |
| Oru paravai paranthathu vaazhai pennae | A bird flew away, O banana girl! |
| Achamillaamalae odiyadhaal | Because it ran away without fear, |
| Indru ambalam yerudhu vaazhai pennae | Today it stands exposed in public, O banana girl! |
| Female | |
| Pachai vayalinil vaazhai pennae | O banana girl in the green field, |
| Oru paravai paranthathu vaazhai pennae | A bird flew away, O banana girl! |
| Female | |
| Mangalam vittadhu kungumam vittadhu | Auspiciousness left, vermilion left, |
| Manjalum vittadhadi | Turmeric left as well, my dear, |
| Mangalam vittadhu kungumam vittadhu | Auspiciousness left, vermilion left, |
| Manjalum vittadhadi | Turmeric left as well, my dear, |
| Adhu maanamum vittadhu gnyaanamum vittadhu | Honor left, wisdom left, |
| Vaazhvaiyum vittadhadi | Life itself left as well, my dear, |
| Female | |
| Konja vayadhinil konji magizhndhadhu | What was cherished with endearment in tender youth, |
| Kolam izhanthadhadi | Has lost its beauty and form, my dear, |
| Konja vayadhinil konji magizhndhadhu | What was cherished with endearment in tender youth, |
| Kolam izhanthadhadi | Has lost its beauty and form, my dear, |
| Indru koyilin vaasalil nindradhadi | Today it stands at the temple entrance, my dear, |
| Oru kolgai illadhapadi | Without any firm principles, |
| Indru koyilin vaasalil nindradhadi | Today it stands at the temple entrance, my dear, |
| Oru kolgai illadhapadi | Without any firm principles, |
| Female | |
| Thaali irukkindra thaarangalukku | For wedded wives who wear the sacred thread, |
| Oru sathiyam undadiyoo | There is a vow of truth, my dear! |
| Kula tharmam maranthaval veedhikku vanthathum | When a woman who forgets family honor comes to the street, |
| Thathuvam thaanadiyoo | Only philosophy remains, my dear! |
| Idhu veliyai thaandiya velladu | This is a white goat that crossed the fence, |
| Ini ver idam yedhadiyoo | Where else can it go now, my dear? |
| Idhu veliyai thaandiya velladu | This is a white goat that crossed the fence, |
| Ini ver idam yedhadiyoo | Where else can it go now, my dear? |
| Adi vellai manam konda | Hey friend with a pure heart, |
| Thozhi en paadhaiyai ullathil vaiyadiyoo | Keep my path in your mind, my dear! |
| Adi vellai manam konda | Hey friend with a pure heart, |
| Thozhi en paadhaiyai ullathil vaiyadiyoo | Keep my path in your mind, my dear! |
| Female | |
| Kattazhagu ethanai naal vaazhai pennae | How many days will striking physical beauty last, O banana girl? |
| Adhu kadavulukku thaan theriyum vazhai pennae | Only God knows that, O banana girl! |
| Kattazhagu ethanai naal vaazhai pennae | How many days will striking physical beauty last, O banana girl? |
| Adhu kadavulukku thaan theriyum vazhai pennae | Only God knows that, O banana girl! |
| Kattaiyavan oruvanukku vaazhkkai pattaal aaa…aa | If married to a strong, steady man... |
| Kattaiyavan oruvanukku vaazhkkai pattaal | If married to a strong, steady man, |
| Andha kadavulaiyum vendridalaam vaazhai pennae | One can even conquer God Himself, O banana girl! |
| Female | |
| Ippozhudhu purigiradhu vaazhai pennae | Now I understand, O banana girl, |
| Kannil yedhyedho therigirathu vaazhai pennae | Strange things appear in my eyes now, O banana girl, |
| Appozhudhu rathathilae aarpattam irunthathadi | Back then, there was a tumult in my blood, my dear, |
| Appozhudhu rathathilae aarpattam irunthathadi | Back then, there was a tumult in my blood, my dear, |
| Adutha kadhai puriyavillai vaazhai pennaae | I did not understand the next chapter of life, O banana girl! |
| Female | |
| Ketta pinbu gnyaanam varum vaazhai pennae | Wisdom arrives after ruin, O banana girl, |
| Naanum pattanathaar aagivitten vaazhai pennae | I too have become like Pattinathar, O banana girl! |
| Ketta pinbu gnyaanam varum vaazhai pennae | Wisdom arrives after ruin, O banana girl, |
| Naanum pattanathaar aagivitten vaazhai pennae | I too have become like Pattinathar, O banana girl! |
| Vittu vida pogudhu uyir vitta pinnae neeyirundhu | Life is about to leave; once life passes away, |
| Suttu vida vendumadi vaazhai pennae | You must cremate my body, O banana girl, |
| Suttu vida vendumadi vaazhai pennae | You must cremate my body, O banana girl! |
தோலின் அழகடியோ
துள்ளி வரும் உடலடியோ
பால் போல் முகமடியோ
பருவமென்னும் சுகமடியோ
Is it the beauty of the shoulders or the bounding body, my dear?
Is it a milk-like face or the pleasure of youth, my dear?
This is my state after losing everything day by day, my dear,
It is the artwork of the Almighty for walking arrogance, my dear!
நாலும் இழந்த பின்னே
நானிருக்கும் நிலையடியோ
நடமாடும் திமிர்களுக்கு
நாயகனின் கலையடியோ
O banana girl in the green field,
A bird flew away, O banana girl!
O banana girl in the green field,
A bird flew away, O banana girl!
Because it ran away without fear,
Today it stands exposed in public, O banana girl!
Because it ran away without fear,
Today it stands exposed in public, O banana girl!
பச்சை வயலினில் வாலைப் பெண்ணே
ஒரு பறவை பறந்து வாலைப் பெண்ணே
பச்சை வயலினில் வாலைப் பெண்ணே
ஒரு பறவை பறந்து வாலைப் பெண்ணே
அச்சமில்லாமலே ஓடியதால்
இன்று அம்பலம் ஏறுது வாலைப் பெண்ணே
அச்சமில்லாமலே ஓடியதால்
இன்று அம்பலம் ஏறுது வாலைப் பெண்ணே
O banana girl in the green field,
A bird flew away, O banana girl!
பச்சை வயலினில் வாலைப் பெண்ணே
ஒரு பறவை பறந்து வாலைப் பெண்ணே
Truth was abandoned in life,
It forgot righteousness out of desire,
Truth was abandoned in life,
It forgot righteousness out of desire,
All of that has now become philosophical,
In this body given by the Almighty,
All of that has now become philosophical,
In this body given by the Almighty,
சத்தியம் விட்டது வாழ்க்கையிலே
அது தர்மம் மறந்தது ஆசையிலே
சத்தியம் விட்டது வாழ்க்கையிலே
அது தர்மம் மறந்தது ஆசையிலே
அத்தனையும் இன்று தத்துவமானது
ஆண்டவனார் தந்த மேனியிலே
அத்தனையும் இன்று தத்துவமானது
ஆண்டவனார் தந்த மேனியிலே
O banana girl in the green field,
A bird flew away, O banana girl!
Because it ran away without fear,
Today it stands exposed in public, O banana girl!
பச்சை வயலினில் வாலைப் பெண்ணே
ஒரு பறவை பறந்து வாலைப் பெண்ணே
அச்சமில்லாமலே ஓடியதால்
இன்று அம்பலம் ஏறுது வாலைப் பெண்ணே
It swims in rivers and ponds,
And claims that this is true bliss,
It swims in rivers and ponds,
And claims that this is true bliss,
After swimming in a hundred ponds,
It bathes in a disease-curing river, my dear!
After swimming in a hundred ponds,
It bathes in a disease-curing river, my dear!
Hahahah hahahaha
ஆறு குளங்களில் நீந்துமடி
இது ஆனந்தம் என்றதைக் கூறுமடி
ஆறு குளங்களில் நீந்துமடி
இது ஆனந்தம் என்றதைக் கூறுமடி
நூறு குளங்களில் நீந்தியபின்
அது நோயுறும் ஆற்றில் குளிக்குதடி
நூறு குளங்களில் நீந்தியபின்
அது நோயுறும் ஆற்றில் குளிக்குதடி
ஹாஹாஹ் ஹஹஹ்ஹா
O banana girl in the green field,
A bird flew away, O banana girl!
Because it ran away without fear,
Today it stands exposed in public, O banana girl!
பச்சை வயலினில் வாலைப் பெண்ணே
ஒரு பறவை பறந்து வாலைப் பெண்ணே
அச்சமில்லாமலே ஓடியதால்
இன்று அம்பலம் ஏறுது வாலைப் பெண்ணே
O banana girl in the green field,
A bird flew away, O banana girl!
பச்சை வயலினில் வாலைப் பெண்ணே
ஒரு பறவை பறந்து வாலைப் பெண்ணே
Auspiciousness left, vermilion left,
Turmeric left as well, my dear,
Auspiciousness left, vermilion left,
Turmeric left as well, my dear,
Honor left, wisdom left,
Life itself left as well, my dear,
மங்கலம் விட்டது குங்குமம் விட்டது
மஞ்சளும் விட்டதடி
மங்கலம் விட்டது குங்குமம் விட்டது
மஞ்சளும் விட்டதடி
அது மானமும் விட்டது ஞானமும் விட்டது
வாழ்வையும் விட்டதடி
What was cherished with endearment in tender youth,
Has lost its beauty and form, my dear,
What was cherished with endearment in tender youth,
Has lost its beauty and form, my dear,
Today it stands at the temple entrance, my dear,
Without any firm principles,
Today it stands at the temple entrance, my dear,
Without any firm principles,
கொஞ்ச வயதினில் கொஞ்சி மகிழ்ந்தது
கோலம் இழந்ததடி
கொஞ்ச வயதினில் கொஞ்சி மகிழ்ந்தது
கோலம் இழந்ததடி
இன்று கோயிலின் வாசலில் நின்றதடி
ஒரு கொள்கை இல்லாதபடி
இன்று கோயிலின் வாசலில் நின்றதடி
ஒரு கொள்கை இல்லாதபடி
For wedded wives who wear the sacred thread,
There is a vow of truth, my dear!
When a woman who forgets family honor comes to the street,
Only philosophy remains, my dear!
This is a white goat that crossed the fence,
Where else can it go now, my dear?
This is a white goat that crossed the fence,
Where else can it go now, my dear?
Hey friend with a pure heart,
Keep my path in your mind, my dear!
Hey friend with a pure heart,
Keep my path in your mind, my dear!
தாலியிருக்கின்ற தாரங்களுக்கு
ஒரு சத்தியம் உண்டடியோ
குல தர்மம் மறந்தவள் வீதிக்கு வந்ததும்
தத்துவம் தானடியோ
இது வேலியைத் தாண்டிய வெள்ளாடு
இனி வேறிடம் ஏதடியோ
இது வேலியைத் தாண்டிய வெள்ளாடு
இனி வேறிடம் ஏதடியோ
அடி வெள்ளை மனம் கொண்ட
தோழி என் பாதையை உள்ளத்தில் வையடியோ
அடி வெள்ளை மனம் கொண்ட
தோழி என் பாதையை உள்ளத்தில் வையடியோ
How many days will striking physical beauty last, O banana girl?
Only God knows that, O banana girl!
How many days will striking physical beauty last, O banana girl?
Only God knows that, O banana girl!
If married to a strong, steady man...
If married to a strong, steady man,
One can even conquer God Himself, O banana girl!
கட்டழகு எத்தனை நாள் வாலைப் பெண்ணே
அது கடவுளுக்குத்தான் தெரியும் வாலைப் பெண்ணே
கட்டழகு எத்தனை நாள் வாலைப் பெண்ணே
அது கடவுளுக்குத்தான் தெரியும் வாலைப் பெண்ணே
கட்டயவன் ஒருவனுக்கு வாழ்க்கைப் பட்டால் ஆஅ.....ஆ....
கட்டயவன் ஒருவனுக்கு வாழ்க்கைப் பட்டால்
அந்தக் கடவுளையும் வென்றிடலாம் வாலைப் பெண்ணே
Now I understand, O banana girl,
Strange things appear in my eyes now, O banana girl,
Back then, there was a tumult in my blood, my dear,
Back then, there was a tumult in my blood, my dear,
I did not understand the next chapter of life, O banana girl!
இப்பொழுது புரிகிறது வாலைப் பெண்ணே
கண்ணில் ஏதேதோ தெரிகிறது வாலைப் பெண்ணே
அப்பொழுது ரத்தத்தில் ஆர்ப்பாட்டம் இருந்ததடி
அப்பொழுது ரத்தத்தில் ஆர்ப்பாட்டம் இருந்ததடி
அடுத்த கதை புரியவில்லை வாலைப் பெண்ணே
Wisdom arrives after ruin, O banana girl,
I too have become like Pattinathar, O banana girl!
Wisdom arrives after ruin, O banana girl,
I too have become like Pattinathar, O banana girl!
Life is about to leave; once life passes away,
You must cremate my body, O banana girl,
You must cremate my body, O banana girl!
கெட்ட பின்பு ஞானம் வரும் வாலைப் பெண்ணே
நானும் பட்டினத்தார் ஆகிவிட்டேன் வாலைப் பெண்ணே
கெட்ட பின்பு ஞானம் வரும் வாலைப் பெண்ணே
நானும் பட்டினத்தார் ஆகிவிட்டேன் வாலைப் பெண்ணே
விட்டுவிடப் போகுதுயிர் விட்ட பின்னே நீயிருந்து
சுட்டு விட வேண்டுமடி வாலைப் பெண்ணே.....
சுட்டு விட வேண்டுமடி வாலைப் பெண்ணே.....
Tholin azhagadiyo thulli varum udaladiyoo
Is it the beauty of the shoulders or the bounding body, my dear?
Paal pola mugamadiyoo paruvamennum sugamadiyoo
Is it a milk-like face or the pleasure of youth, my dear?
Naalum izhandha pinnae naan irukkum nilaiyadiyoo
This is my state after losing everything day by day, my dear,
Nadamaadum thimirgalukku naayaganin kalaiyadiyooo
It is the artwork of the Almighty for walking arrogance, my dear!
Pachai vayalinil vaazhai pennae
O banana girl in the green field,
Oru paravai paranthathu vaazhai pennae
A bird flew away, O banana girl!
Pachai vayalinil vaazhai pennae
O banana girl in the green field,
Oru paravai paranthathu vaazhai pennae
A bird flew away, O banana girl!
Achamillaamalae odiyadhaal
Because it ran away without fear,
Indru ambalam yerudhu vaazhai pennae
Today it stands exposed in public, O banana girl!
Achamillaamalae odiyadhaal
Because it ran away without fear,
Indru ambalam yerudhu vaazhai pennae
Today it stands exposed in public, O banana girl!
Pachai vayalinil vaazhai pennae
O banana girl in the green field,
Oru paravai paranthathu vaazhai pennae
A bird flew away, O banana girl!
Sathiyam vittadhu vaazhkaiyilae
Truth was abandoned in life,
Adhu dharmam maranthathu aasaiyilae
It forgot righteousness out of desire,
Sathiyam vittadhu vaazhkaiyilae
Truth was abandoned in life,
Adhu dharmam maranthathu aasaiyilae
It forgot righteousness out of desire,
Athanaiyum indru thathuvamaanathu
All of that has now become philosophical,
Aandavanaar thantha maeniyilae
In this body given by the Almighty,
Athanaiyum indru thathuvamaanathu
All of that has now become philosophical,
Aandavanaar thantha maeniyilae
In this body given by the Almighty,
Pachai vayalinil vaazhai pennae
O banana girl in the green field,
Oru paravai paranthathu vaazhai pennae
A bird flew away, O banana girl!
Achamillaamalae odiyadhaal
Because it ran away without fear,
Indru ambalam yerudhu vaazhai pennae
Today it stands exposed in public, O banana girl!
Aaru kulangalil neendhumadi
It swims in rivers and ponds,
Idhu aanandham endradhai koorumadi
And claims that this is true bliss,
Aaru kulangalil neendhumadi
It swims in rivers and ponds,
Idhu aanandham endradhai koorumadi
And claims that this is true bliss,
Nooru kulangalil neendhiyapin
After swimming in a hundred ponds,
Adhu noiyarum aattril kulikkudhadi
It bathes in a disease-curing river, my dear!
Nooru kulangalil neendhiyapin
After swimming in a hundred ponds,
Adhu noiyarum aattril kulikkudhadi
It bathes in a disease-curing river, my dear!
Hahahah hahahaha
Hahahah hahahaha
Pachai vayalinil vaazhai pennae
O banana girl in the green field,
Oru paravai paranthathu vaazhai pennae
A bird flew away, O banana girl!
Achamillaamalae odiyadhaal
Because it ran away without fear,
Indru ambalam yerudhu vaazhai pennae
Today it stands exposed in public, O banana girl!
Pachai vayalinil vaazhai pennae
O banana girl in the green field,
Oru paravai paranthathu vaazhai pennae
A bird flew away, O banana girl!
Mangalam vittadhu kungumam vittadhu
Auspiciousness left, vermilion left,
Manjalum vittadhadi
Turmeric left as well, my dear,
Mangalam vittadhu kungumam vittadhu
Auspiciousness left, vermilion left,
Manjalum vittadhadi
Turmeric left as well, my dear,
Adhu maanamum vittadhu gnyaanamum vittadhu
Honor left, wisdom left,
Vaazhvaiyum vittadhadi
Life itself left as well, my dear,
Konja vayadhinil konji magizhndhadhu
What was cherished with endearment in tender youth,
Kolam izhanthadhadi
Has lost its beauty and form, my dear,
Konja vayadhinil konji magizhndhadhu
What was cherished with endearment in tender youth,
Kolam izhanthadhadi
Has lost its beauty and form, my dear,
Indru koyilin vaasalil nindradhadi
Today it stands at the temple entrance, my dear,
Oru kolgai illadhapadi
Without any firm principles,
Indru koyilin vaasalil nindradhadi
Today it stands at the temple entrance, my dear,
Oru kolgai illadhapadi
Without any firm principles,
Thaali irukkindra thaarangalukku
For wedded wives who wear the sacred thread,
Oru sathiyam undadiyoo
There is a vow of truth, my dear!
Kula tharmam maranthaval veedhikku vanthathum
When a woman who forgets family honor comes to the street,
Thathuvam thaanadiyoo
Only philosophy remains, my dear!
Idhu veliyai thaandiya velladu
This is a white goat that crossed the fence,
Ini ver idam yedhadiyoo
Where else can it go now, my dear?
Idhu veliyai thaandiya velladu
This is a white goat that crossed the fence,
Ini ver idam yedhadiyoo
Where else can it go now, my dear?
Adi vellai manam konda
Hey friend with a pure heart,
Thozhi en paadhaiyai ullathil vaiyadiyoo
Keep my path in your mind, my dear!
Adi vellai manam konda
Hey friend with a pure heart,
Thozhi en paadhaiyai ullathil vaiyadiyoo
Keep my path in your mind, my dear!
Kattazhagu ethanai naal vaazhai pennae
How many days will striking physical beauty last, O banana girl?
Adhu kadavulukku thaan theriyum vazhai pennae
Only God knows that, O banana girl!
Kattazhagu ethanai naal vaazhai pennae
How many days will striking physical beauty last, O banana girl?
Adhu kadavulukku thaan theriyum vazhai pennae
Only God knows that, O banana girl!
Kattaiyavan oruvanukku vaazhkkai pattaal aaa…aa
If married to a strong, steady man...
Kattaiyavan oruvanukku vaazhkkai pattaal
If married to a strong, steady man,
Andha kadavulaiyum vendridalaam vaazhai pennae
One can even conquer God Himself, O banana girl!
Ippozhudhu purigiradhu vaazhai pennae
Now I understand, O banana girl,
Kannil yedhyedho therigirathu vaazhai pennae
Strange things appear in my eyes now, O banana girl,
Appozhudhu rathathilae aarpattam irunthathadi
Back then, there was a tumult in my blood, my dear,
Appozhudhu rathathilae aarpattam irunthathadi
Back then, there was a tumult in my blood, my dear,
Adutha kadhai puriyavillai vaazhai pennaae
I did not understand the next chapter of life, O banana girl!
Ketta pinbu gnyaanam varum vaazhai pennae
Wisdom arrives after ruin, O banana girl,
Naanum pattanathaar aagivitten vaazhai pennae
I too have become like Pattinathar, O banana girl!
Ketta pinbu gnyaanam varum vaazhai pennae
Wisdom arrives after ruin, O banana girl,
Naanum pattanathaar aagivitten vaazhai pennae
I too have become like Pattinathar, O banana girl!
Vittu vida pogudhu uyir vitta pinnae neeyirundhu
Life is about to leave; once life passes away,
Suttu vida vendumadi vaazhai pennae
You must cremate my body, O banana girl,
Suttu vida vendumadi vaazhai pennae
You must cremate my body, O banana girl!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a deeply philosophical reflection written by Kannadasan, depicting a woman who reflects on the transience of youth, beauty, and worldly pleasures after making missteps in life. By transgressing social and moral boundaries ('crossing the fence'), she lost her marital sacredness, honor, and youth, ending up destitute and standing at the temple threshold seeking spiritual solace. The lyrics contrast the temporary thrill of youthful passions with the enduring value of righteous living and traditional morality. Reminiscent of saint Pattinathar's renunciation poetry, the narrator urges her friend to learn from her mistakes, highlighting that true wisdom often arrives only after suffering, and ultimately asks for a peaceful final rite when life departs.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagamm)
“Idhu veliyai thaandiya velladu”
Comparing a strayed woman to 'Veliyai Thaandiya Velladu' (a goat that jumped over the fence), symbolizing crossing societal and moral boundaries.
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Mangalam vittadhu kungumam vittadhu / Manjalum vittadhadi”
Repetition of the initial 'M' consonant across words in the line ('Mangalam', 'Marking/Kungumam', 'Manjalum').
Allusion (Ilakkya Kurippu)
“Naanum pattanathaar aagivitten vaazhai pennae”
Referencing Saint Pattinathar, the famous Tamil ascetic poet known for renouncing wealth and worldly attachments after spiritual awakening.
Refrain / Anaphora
“Pachai vayalinil vaazhai pennae / Oru paravai paranthathu vaazhai pennae”
Repeated use of the phrase 'vaazhai pennae' at the end of lines as an apostrophe addressing a young woman.
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Trivia
Kannadasan frequently drew inspiration from Pattinathar's philosophy of impermanence and worldly illusion (Maya) in his later spiritual songs. The metaphor 'Veli Thaandiya Velladu' became a famous idiomatic phrase in Tamil pop culture to denote someone straying beyond societal norms.
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