Ulagathile Oruvanena
From Vietnam Veedu · 1970
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Vietnam Veedu1970
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Endrum pudhidhaaga ilamai kuraiyaamal | Always fresh, without losing youthfulness, |
| Thendral pol kaaviri pol thennanthamizhae pol | Like the gentle breeze, like the river Cauvery, like sweet southern Tamil, |
| Anbu manaiyaalum aanai thalai maganum | May the loving wife and the dutiful eldest son, |
| Nindru nilaithu needoozhi vaazhiyavae | Stand firm and live long with eternal longevity! |
| Needoozhi vaazhiyavae | Live long with eternal longevity! |
| Chorus | |
| Ulagathilae oruvanena | As a unique person in the world, |
| Uyarndhu nirkkum thilagamae | O crest-jewel standing tall! |
| Udanirundhu kaalamellaam | Being together throughout time, |
| Manam parappum idhayamae | O heart that spreads fragrance everywhere! |
| Ulagathilae oruvanena | As a unique person in the world, |
| Uyarndhu nirkkum thilagamae | O crest-jewel standing tall! |
| Udanirundhu kaalamellaam | Being together throughout time, |
| Manam parappum idhayamae | O heart that spreads fragrance everywhere! |
| Chorus | |
| Valluvanum vaasukiyum | Valluvar and Vasuki, |
| Vaazhndhu vandhadhum annaalae | Lived together in those ancient days; |
| Valluvanum vaasukiyum | Valluvar and Vasuki, |
| Vaazhndhu vandhadhum annaalae | Lived together in those ancient days; |
| Maru pirappil avar pol vandhu | Reborn like them in a new life, |
| Aram valarppadhum innaalae | Nurturing righteousness in these modern times; |
| Chorus | |
| Jaanakikkum raamanukkum | For Sita (Janaki) and Rama, |
| Saridham kandadhu innaalae | An epic history was witnessed in those days; |
| Andha sarithirathil ungalukkum | In that grand history, for you both as well, |
| Kidaikkum oru ponnaedu | A golden page shall be earned! |
| Andha sarithirathil ungalukkum | In that grand history, for you both as well, |
| Kidaikkum oru ponnaedu | A golden page shall be earned! |
| Kidaikkum oru ponnaedu | A golden page shall be earned! |
| Kidaikkum oru ponnaedu | A golden page shall be earned! |
| Female | |
| Iraivan ennai padaithaan | God created me, |
| Vaazhvum kodutthaan | And bestowed a blessed life; |
| Enakkoru ulagam kaattinaan | He showed me a wonderful world of my own. |
| Iraivan ennai padaithaan | God created me, |
| Vaazhvum kodutthaan | And bestowed a blessed life; |
| Enakkoru ulagam kaattinaan | He showed me a wonderful world of my own. |
| Female | |
| Ennai pola vaazhndhavargal kuraivu | Few people have lived a life like mine, |
| En dhaevan thandhadhindha niraivu | Such is the fulfillment my Lord has granted me. |
| Ennai pola vaazhndhavargal kuraivu | Few people have lived a life like mine, |
| En dhaevan thandhadhindha niraivu | Such is the fulfillment my Lord has granted me. |
| Andha dheivathukkum indha dhaevanukkum | To that Almighty God and to this divine husband, |
| Endhan kannum nenjum endrum adimai | My eyes and heart shall forever remain devoted servants. |
| Female | |
| Iraivan ennai padaithaan | God created me, |
| Vaazhvum kodutthaan | And bestowed a blessed life; |
| Enakkoru ulagam kaattinaan | He showed me a wonderful world of my own. |
| Iraivan ennai padaithaan | God created me, |
| Vaazhvum kodutthaan | And bestowed a blessed life; |
| Male | |
| Dialogue ……………….. | [Dialogue] |
| Chorus | |
| Varusham ponaal enna | What if years pass by? |
| Nalla vayasum aanaal enna | What if age catches up with us? |
| Uruvathai paaradi mella | Look gently at this form, my dear, |
| Mugam irubadhai thaandiyadhalla | The face hasn't crossed the age of twenty! |
| Varusham ponaal enna | What if years pass by? |
| Nalla vayasum aanaal enna | What if age catches up with us? |
| Uruvathai paaradi mella | Look gently at this form, my dear, |
| Mugam irubadhai thaandiyadhalla | The face hasn't crossed the age of twenty! |
| Male | |
| Ammaadi idhu enna udambu | Oh my, what a wondrous body this is! |
| Andha naal aandavan padaippu | A master creation of God from those days! |
| Ammaadi idhu enna udambu | Oh my, what a wondrous body this is! |
| Andha naal aandavan padaippu | A master creation of God from those days! |
| Female | |
| Vidavillai vaaliba thudippu | Youthful vigor hasn't left yet, |
| Male | |
| Vilaiyaada aayiram ninaippu | A thousand playful thoughts arise! |
| Chorus | |
| Vidavillai vaaliba thudippu | Youthful vigor hasn't left yet, |
| Vilaiyaada aayiram ninaippu | A thousand playful thoughts arise! |
| Female | |
| Thavikkudhu thanimai thaedi | Yearning in search of solitude, |
| Male | |
| Andha thanimaikku idhu nalla jodi | This is a perfect pair for that solitude! |
| Chorus | |
| Thavikkudhu thanimai thaedi | Yearning in search of solitude, |
| Andha thanimaikku idhu nalla jodi | This is a perfect pair for that solitude! |
| Chorus | |
| Varusham ponaal enna | What if years pass by? |
| Nalla vayasum aanaal enna | What if age catches up with us? |
| Uruvathai paaradi mella | Look gently at this form, my dear, |
| Mugam irubadhai thaandiyadhalla | The face hasn't crossed the age of twenty! |
| Mugam irubadhai thaandiyadhalla | The face hasn't crossed the age of twenty! |
| Mugam irubadhai thaandiyadhalla | The face hasn't crossed the age of twenty! |
| Chorus | |
| Kannoonjal aadinaal kaanjana maalai | Kanjanamalai swung on an eye-swing, |
| Kaanjana maalai ponnoonjal aadinaal | Kanjanamalai swung on a golden swing, |
| Porpadhavalli porpadhavalli | Porpadhavalli, Porpadhavalli, |
| Laali suba laali laali suba laali | Lullaby, auspicious lullaby, lullaby, auspicious lullaby. |
என்றும் புதிதாக இளமை குறையாமல்
தென்றல் போல் காவிரி போல் தென்னந்தமிழே போல்
அன்பு மனையாளும் ஆணை தலை மகனும்
நின்று நிலைத்து நீடூழி வாழியவே
நீடூழி வாழியவே
Always fresh, without losing youthfulness,
Like the gentle breeze, like the river Cauvery, like sweet southern Tamil,
May the loving wife and the dutiful eldest son,
Stand firm and live long with eternal longevity!
Live long with eternal longevity!
உலகத்திலே ஒருவனென
உயர்ந்து நிற்கும் திலகமே
உடனிருந்து காலமெல்லாம்
மணம் பரப்பும் இதயமே
உலகத்திலே ஒருவனென
உயர்ந்து நிற்கும் திலகமே
உடனிருந்து காலமெல்லாம்
மணம் பரப்பும் இதயமே
As a unique person in the world,
O crest-jewel standing tall!
Being together throughout time,
O heart that spreads fragrance everywhere!
As a unique person in the world,
O crest-jewel standing tall!
Being together throughout time,
O heart that spreads fragrance everywhere!
வள்ளுவனும் வாசுகியும்
வாழ்ந்து வந்ததும் அந்நாளே
வள்ளுவனும் வாசுகியும்
வாழ்ந்து வந்ததும் அந்நாளே
மறு பிறப்பில் அவர் போல் வந்து
அறம் வளர்ப்பதும் இந்நாளே
Valluvar and Vasuki,
Lived together in those ancient days;
Valluvar and Vasuki,
Lived together in those ancient days;
Reborn like them in a new life,
Nurturing righteousness in these modern times;
ஜானகிக்கும் ராமனுக்கும்
சரிதம் கண்டது இந்நாளே
அந்த சரித்திரத்தில் உங்களுக்கும்
கிடைக்கும் ஒரு பொன்னேடு
ஜானகிக்கும் ராமனுக்கும்
சரிதம் கண்டது இந்நாளே
அந்த சரித்திரத்தில் உங்களுக்கும்
கிடைக்கும் ஒரு பொன்னேடு
கிடைக்கும் ஒரு பொன்னேடு
கிடைக்கும் ஒரு பொன்னேடு
For Sita (Janaki) and Rama,
An epic history was witnessed in those days;
In that grand history, for you both as well,
A golden page shall be earned!
In that grand history, for you both as well,
A golden page shall be earned!
A golden page shall be earned!
A golden page shall be earned!
இறைவன் என்னை படைத்தான்
வாழ்வும் கொடுத்தான்
எனக்கொரு உலகம் காட்டினான்
இறைவன் என்னை படைத்தான்
வாழ்வும் கொடுத்தான்
எனக்கொரு உலகம் காட்டினான்
God created me,
And bestowed a blessed life;
He showed me a wonderful world of my own.
God created me,
And bestowed a blessed life;
He showed me a wonderful world of my own.
என்னை போல வாழ்ந்தவர்கள் குறைவு
என் தேவன் தந்ததிந்த நிறைவு
என்னை போல வாழ்ந்தவர்கள் குறைவு
என் தேவன் தந்ததிந்த நிறைவு
அந்த தெய்வத்துக்கும் இந்த தேவனுக்கும்
எந்தன் கண்ணும் நெஞ்சும் என்றும் அடிமை
Few people have lived a life like mine,
Such is the fulfillment my Lord has granted me.
Few people have lived a life like mine,
Such is the fulfillment my Lord has granted me.
To that Almighty God and to this divine husband,
My eyes and heart shall forever remain devoted servants.
இறைவன் என்னை படைத்தான்
வாழ்வும் கொடுத்தான்
எனக்கொரு உலகம் காட்டினான்
இறைவன் என்னை படைத்தான்
வாழ்வும் கொடுத்தான்
God created me,
And bestowed a blessed life;
He showed me a wonderful world of my own.
God created me,
And bestowed a blessed life;
வசனம் ................................
[Dialogue]
வருஷம் போனால் என்ன
நல்ல வயசும் ஆனால் என்ன
உருவத்தை பாரடி மெல்ல
முகம் இருப்பதை தாண்டியதல்ல
வருஷம் போனால் என்ன
நல்ல வயசும் ஆனால் என்ன
உருவத்தை பாரடி மெல்ல
முகம் இருபதை தாண்டியதல்ல
What if years pass by?
What if age catches up with us?
Look gently at this form, my dear,
The face hasn't crossed the age of twenty!
What if years pass by?
What if age catches up with us?
Look gently at this form, my dear,
The face hasn't crossed the age of twenty!
அம்மாடி இது என்ன உடம்பு
அந்த நாள் ஆண்டவன் படைப்பு
அம்மாடி இது என்ன உடம்பு
அந்த நாள் ஆண்டவன் படைப்பு
Oh my, what a wondrous body this is!
A master creation of God from those days!
Oh my, what a wondrous body this is!
A master creation of God from those days!
விடவில்லை வாலிப துடிப்பு
Youthful vigor hasn't left yet,
விளையாட ஆயிரம் நினைப்பு
A thousand playful thoughts arise!
விடவில்லை வாலிப துடிப்பு
விளையாட ஆயிரம் நினைப்பு
Youthful vigor hasn't left yet,
A thousand playful thoughts arise!
தவிக்குது தனிமை தேடி
Yearning in search of solitude,
அந்த தனிமைக்கு இது நல்ல ஜோடி
This is a perfect pair for that solitude!
தவிக்குது தனிமை தேடி
அந்த தனிமைக்கு இது நல்ல ஜோடி
Yearning in search of solitude,
This is a perfect pair for that solitude!
வருஷம் போனால் என்ன
நல்ல வயசும் ஆனால் என்ன
உருவத்தை பாரடி மெல்ல
முகம் இருப்பதை தாண்டியதல்ல
முகம் இருப்பதை தாண்டியதல்ல
முகம் இருப்பதை தாண்டியதல்ல
What if years pass by?
What if age catches up with us?
Look gently at this form, my dear,
The face hasn't crossed the age of twenty!
The face hasn't crossed the age of twenty!
The face hasn't crossed the age of twenty!
கண்ணூஞ்சல் ஆடினாள் காஞ்சன மாலை
காஞ்சன மாலை பொன்னூஞ்சல் ஆடினாள்
பொற்பதவள்ளி பொற்பதவள்ளி
லாலி சுப லாலி லாலி சுப லாலி
Kanjanamalai swung on an eye-swing,
Kanjanamalai swung on a golden swing,
Porpadhavalli, Porpadhavalli,
Lullaby, auspicious lullaby, lullaby, auspicious lullaby.
Endrum pudhidhaaga ilamai kuraiyaamal
Always fresh, without losing youthfulness,
Thendral pol kaaviri pol thennanthamizhae pol
Like the gentle breeze, like the river Cauvery, like sweet southern Tamil,
Anbu manaiyaalum aanai thalai maganum
May the loving wife and the dutiful eldest son,
Nindru nilaithu needoozhi vaazhiyavae
Stand firm and live long with eternal longevity!
Needoozhi vaazhiyavae
Live long with eternal longevity!
Ulagathilae oruvanena
As a unique person in the world,
Uyarndhu nirkkum thilagamae
O crest-jewel standing tall!
Udanirundhu kaalamellaam
Being together throughout time,
Manam parappum idhayamae
O heart that spreads fragrance everywhere!
Ulagathilae oruvanena
As a unique person in the world,
Uyarndhu nirkkum thilagamae
O crest-jewel standing tall!
Udanirundhu kaalamellaam
Being together throughout time,
Manam parappum idhayamae
O heart that spreads fragrance everywhere!
Valluvanum vaasukiyum
Valluvar and Vasuki,
Vaazhndhu vandhadhum annaalae
Lived together in those ancient days;
Valluvanum vaasukiyum
Valluvar and Vasuki,
Vaazhndhu vandhadhum annaalae
Lived together in those ancient days;
Maru pirappil avar pol vandhu
Reborn like them in a new life,
Aram valarppadhum innaalae
Nurturing righteousness in these modern times;
Jaanakikkum raamanukkum
For Sita (Janaki) and Rama,
Saridham kandadhu innaalae
An epic history was witnessed in those days;
Andha sarithirathil ungalukkum
In that grand history, for you both as well,
Kidaikkum oru ponnaedu
A golden page shall be earned!
Andha sarithirathil ungalukkum
In that grand history, for you both as well,
Kidaikkum oru ponnaedu
A golden page shall be earned!
Kidaikkum oru ponnaedu
A golden page shall be earned!
Kidaikkum oru ponnaedu
A golden page shall be earned!
Iraivan ennai padaithaan
God created me,
Vaazhvum kodutthaan
And bestowed a blessed life;
Enakkoru ulagam kaattinaan
He showed me a wonderful world of my own.
Iraivan ennai padaithaan
God created me,
Vaazhvum kodutthaan
And bestowed a blessed life;
Enakkoru ulagam kaattinaan
He showed me a wonderful world of my own.
Ennai pola vaazhndhavargal kuraivu
Few people have lived a life like mine,
En dhaevan thandhadhindha niraivu
Such is the fulfillment my Lord has granted me.
Ennai pola vaazhndhavargal kuraivu
Few people have lived a life like mine,
En dhaevan thandhadhindha niraivu
Such is the fulfillment my Lord has granted me.
Andha dheivathukkum indha dhaevanukkum
To that Almighty God and to this divine husband,
Endhan kannum nenjum endrum adimai
My eyes and heart shall forever remain devoted servants.
Iraivan ennai padaithaan
God created me,
Vaazhvum kodutthaan
And bestowed a blessed life;
Enakkoru ulagam kaattinaan
He showed me a wonderful world of my own.
Iraivan ennai padaithaan
God created me,
Vaazhvum kodutthaan
And bestowed a blessed life;
Dialogue ………………..
[Dialogue]
Varusham ponaal enna
What if years pass by?
Nalla vayasum aanaal enna
What if age catches up with us?
Uruvathai paaradi mella
Look gently at this form, my dear,
Mugam irubadhai thaandiyadhalla
The face hasn't crossed the age of twenty!
Varusham ponaal enna
What if years pass by?
Nalla vayasum aanaal enna
What if age catches up with us?
Uruvathai paaradi mella
Look gently at this form, my dear,
Mugam irubadhai thaandiyadhalla
The face hasn't crossed the age of twenty!
Ammaadi idhu enna udambu
Oh my, what a wondrous body this is!
Andha naal aandavan padaippu
A master creation of God from those days!
Ammaadi idhu enna udambu
Oh my, what a wondrous body this is!
Andha naal aandavan padaippu
A master creation of God from those days!
Vidavillai vaaliba thudippu
Youthful vigor hasn't left yet,
Vilaiyaada aayiram ninaippu
A thousand playful thoughts arise!
Vidavillai vaaliba thudippu
Youthful vigor hasn't left yet,
Vilaiyaada aayiram ninaippu
A thousand playful thoughts arise!
Thavikkudhu thanimai thaedi
Yearning in search of solitude,
Andha thanimaikku idhu nalla jodi
This is a perfect pair for that solitude!
Thavikkudhu thanimai thaedi
Yearning in search of solitude,
Andha thanimaikku idhu nalla jodi
This is a perfect pair for that solitude!
Varusham ponaal enna
What if years pass by?
Nalla vayasum aanaal enna
What if age catches up with us?
Uruvathai paaradi mella
Look gently at this form, my dear,
Mugam irubadhai thaandiyadhalla
The face hasn't crossed the age of twenty!
Mugam irubadhai thaandiyadhalla
The face hasn't crossed the age of twenty!
Mugam irubadhai thaandiyadhalla
The face hasn't crossed the age of twenty!
Kannoonjal aadinaal kaanjana maalai
Kanjanamalai swung on an eye-swing,
Kaanjana maalai ponnoonjal aadinaal
Kanjanamalai swung on a golden swing,
Porpadhavalli porpadhavalli
Porpadhavalli, Porpadhavalli,
Laali suba laali laali suba laali
Lullaby, auspicious lullaby, lullaby, auspicious lullaby.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the landmark film 'Vietnam Veedu' (1970) celebrates deep marital devotion, family harmony, and timeless love that transcends physical age. The lyrics begin with blessings of longevity and praises for a loving household, drawing revered classical parallels to ideal legendary couples such as Thiruvalluvar-Vasuki and Rama-Sita, assuring that such righteous love earns a golden place in history. In the latter half, the tone turns delightfully romantic and playful as the elderly couple reminisces about their youth. They affectionately tease each other that despite the passage of years, their hearts remain eternally youthful at twenty. The song seamlessly weaves profound devotion to one's spouse with joyful intimacy, concluding on a gentle, traditional lullaby motif.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Thendral pol kaaviri pol thennanthamizhae pol”
Compares eternal freshness and grace to the cool breeze, the flowing river Cauvery, and the sweetness of Tamil.
Allusion (Purana/Historical Reference)
“Valluvanum vaasukiyum / Jaanakikkum raamanukkum”
Invokes Thiruvalluvar-Vasuki and Rama-Janaki to represent ideal virtue and eternal marital union.
Hyperbole (Athyukthi)
“Mugam irubadhai thaandiyadhalla”
Exaggerates age playfully by declaring that an elderly face has not crossed the age of twenty.
Monorhyme & Rhyme (Emon / Edhugai)
“Iraivan ennai padaithaan / Vaazhvum kodutthaan”
Uses matching second-consonant sounds (Padaithaan / Kodutthaan / Kaattinaan) creating melodic rhythm.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Vietnam Veedu' (1970) starred Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini and was directed by P. Madhavan, adapted from a hit stage play written by Vietnam Veedu Sundaram. The music for the film was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics crafted by Kannadasan. The film was a major critical and commercial success, earning Sivaji Ganesan immense acclaim for his portrayal of Prestige Padmanabhan Iyer.
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