Ullangal Palavitham
From Thirumagal · 1971
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Thirumagal1971
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Ullangal palavidham | Hearts are of many kinds |
| Ennangal aayiram | Thoughts are in thousands |
| Uravugal valarvatharkku | For relationships to grow and blossom |
| Manam thaanae kaaranam | The heart alone is the true reason |
| Female | |
| Ullangal palavidham | Hearts are of many kinds |
| Ennangal aayiram | Thoughts are in thousands |
| Uravugal valarvatharkku | For relationships to grow and blossom |
| Manam thaanae kaaranam | The heart alone is the true reason |
| Female | |
| Ullangal palavidham | Hearts are of many kinds |
| Male | |
| Malaiyil pirandha nadhi kadalukku povadhen | Why does a river born on the mountain flow towards the sea? |
| Mannil pirandha malar koondhalil vaazhvadhaen | Why does a flower born in the soil end up living in a woman's hair? |
| Engo pirandhavargal ingae inaivadhaen | Why do people born in distant places come together here? |
| Female :Ennavo sondhamellam kannilae therivadhaen | Female: Why do all unexpected kinships reflect clearly in the eyes? |
| Male | |
| Ullangal palavidham | Hearts are of many kinds |
| Ennangal aayiram | Thoughts are in thousands |
| Female | |
| Uravugal valarvatharkku | For relationships to grow and blossom |
| Manam thaanae kaaranam | The heart alone is the true reason |
| Male | |
| Kizhakkil odum nadhi therkaeyum paayalaam | A river flowing east can also turn and flow towards the south |
| Kili unna kanidha kani anilukkum pogalaam | A fruit ripened for a parrot to eat might go to a squirrel instead |
| Female :Nadhi vazhi povadhu pol mana vazhi pogalaam | Female: Just as a river follows its natural path, one can follow the heart's path |
| Male :Nadakkum vazhigal ellam nal vazhi aagalaam | Male: Every path that we walk can turn into a good path |
| Female | |
| Maraithaal maraivadhillai | Even if one tries to hide them, they do not remain hidden |
| Mangaiyin kanavugalae | The sweet dreams of a young woman |
| Male :Pirithaal pirivathillai valarnthidum uravugalae | Male: Even if separated, true growing bonds never part |
| Male | |
| Azhithaal azhuvadhillai aanandha ninaivugalae | Even if destroyed, joyous memories never weep |
| Female | |
| Anbil inaindhavargal vaarthaiyil oomaigalae | Those united in true love become speechless in words |
| Male | |
| Ullangal palavidham | Hearts are of many kinds |
| Male | |
| Ennangal aayiram | Thoughts are in thousands |
| Female | |
| Uravugal valarvatharkku | For relationships to grow and blossom |
| Manam thaanae kaaranam | The heart alone is the true reason |
உள்ளங்கள் பலவிதம் எண்ணங்கள் ஆயிரம்
உறவுகள் வளர்வதற்கு மனம்தானே காரணம்
Hearts are of many kinds
Thoughts are in thousands
For relationships to grow and blossom
The heart alone is the true reason
உள்ளங்கள் பலவிதம் எண்ணங்கள் ஆயிரம்
உறவுகள் வளர்வதற்கு மனம்தானே காரணம்
Hearts are of many kinds
Thoughts are in thousands
For relationships to grow and blossom
The heart alone is the true reason
உள்ளங்கள் பலவிதம்
Hearts are of many kinds
மலையில் பிறந்த நதி கடலுக்குப் போவதேன்
மண்ணில் பிறந்த மலர் கூந்தலில் வாழ்வதேன்
எங்கோ பிறந்தவர்கள் இங்கே இணைவதேன்
என்னவோ சொந்தமெல்லாம் கண்ணிலே தெரிவதேன்
Why does a river born on the mountain flow towards the sea?
Why does a flower born in the soil end up living in a woman's hair?
Why do people born in distant places come together here?
Female: Why do all unexpected kinships reflect clearly in the eyes?
உள்ளங்கள் பலவிதம் எண்ணங்கள் ஆயிரம்
Hearts are of many kinds
Thoughts are in thousands
உறவுகள் வளர்வதற்கு மனம்தானே காரணம்
For relationships to grow and blossom
The heart alone is the true reason
உள்ளங்கள் பலவிதம்
A river flowing east can also turn and flow towards the south
A fruit ripened for a parrot to eat might go to a squirrel instead
Female: Just as a river follows its natural path, one can follow the heart's path
Male: Every path that we walk can turn into a good path
கிழக்கில் ஓடும் நதி தெற்கேயும் பாயலாம்
கிளி உண்ணக் கனிந்த கனி அணிலுக்கும் போகலாம்
நதிவழி போவது போல் மனவழி போகலாம்
நடக்கும் வழிகளெல்லாம் நல்வழி ஆகலாம்
Even if one tries to hide them, they do not remain hidden
The sweet dreams of a young woman
Male: Even if separated, true growing bonds never part
உள்ளங்கள் பலவிதம்
Even if destroyed, joyous memories never weep
மறைத்தால் மறைவதில்லை மங்கையின் கனவுகளே
பிரித்தால் பிரிவதில்லை வளர்ந்திடும் உறவுகளே
அடித்தால் அழுவதில்லை ஆனந்த நினைவுகளே
அன்பில் இணைந்தவர்கள் வார்த்தையில் ஊமைகளே
Those united in true love become speechless in words
உள்ளங்கள் பலவிதம்
Hearts are of many kinds
எண்ணங்கள் ஆயிரம்
Thoughts are in thousands
உறவுகள் வளர்வதற்கு மனம்தானே காரணம்
For relationships to grow and blossom
The heart alone is the true reason
உள்ளங்கள் பலவிதம்
ஹோ ஹோ ஹோ ஹோ ஹோஹோ ஹோஹோ ...(3)
Ullangal palavidham
Hearts are of many kinds
Ennangal aayiram
Thoughts are in thousands
Uravugal valarvatharkku
For relationships to grow and blossom
Manam thaanae kaaranam
The heart alone is the true reason
Ullangal palavidham
Hearts are of many kinds
Ennangal aayiram
Thoughts are in thousands
Uravugal valarvatharkku
For relationships to grow and blossom
Manam thaanae kaaranam
The heart alone is the true reason
Ullangal palavidham
Hearts are of many kinds
Malaiyil pirandha nadhi kadalukku povadhen
Why does a river born on the mountain flow towards the sea?
Mannil pirandha malar koondhalil vaazhvadhaen
Why does a flower born in the soil end up living in a woman's hair?
Engo pirandhavargal ingae inaivadhaen
Why do people born in distant places come together here?
Female :Ennavo sondhamellam kannilae therivadhaen
Female: Why do all unexpected kinships reflect clearly in the eyes?
Ullangal palavidham
Hearts are of many kinds
Ennangal aayiram
Thoughts are in thousands
Uravugal valarvatharkku
For relationships to grow and blossom
Manam thaanae kaaranam
The heart alone is the true reason
Kizhakkil odum nadhi therkaeyum paayalaam
A river flowing east can also turn and flow towards the south
Kili unna kanidha kani anilukkum pogalaam
A fruit ripened for a parrot to eat might go to a squirrel instead
Female :Nadhi vazhi povadhu pol mana vazhi pogalaam
Female: Just as a river follows its natural path, one can follow the heart's path
Male :Nadakkum vazhigal ellam nal vazhi aagalaam
Male: Every path that we walk can turn into a good path
Maraithaal maraivadhillai
Even if one tries to hide them, they do not remain hidden
Mangaiyin kanavugalae
The sweet dreams of a young woman
Male :Pirithaal pirivathillai valarnthidum uravugalae
Male: Even if separated, true growing bonds never part
Azhithaal azhuvadhillai aanandha ninaivugalae
Even if destroyed, joyous memories never weep
Anbil inaindhavargal vaarthaiyil oomaigalae
Those united in true love become speechless in words
Ullangal palavidham
Hearts are of many kinds
Ennangal aayiram
Thoughts are in thousands
Uravugal valarvatharkku
For relationships to grow and blossom
Manam thaanae kaaranam
The heart alone is the true reason
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic Tamil song reflects on the mystery of human bonds, fate, and the unpredictable nature of love and life. Through rich lyrical metaphors, lyricist Kannadasan compares human relationships to natural phenomena—such as rivers born on mountains reaching distant oceans, or fruits meant for one creature being consumed by another. The song emphasizes that human connection is driven purely by the heart, transcending logic, distance, and circumstances. Furthermore, the duet underscores the idea that genuine love and cherished memories endure despite obstacles or separation. True emotional connections require no formal explanation or words, as those deeply united in heart communicate through silent, shared understanding.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Malaiyil pirandha nadhi kadalukku povadhen”
Compares human destiny and unexpected emotional unions to rivers originating on mountains finding their destination in the sea.
Imagery / Allegory
“Kili unna kanidha kani anilukkum pogalaam”
Uses the image of a fruit intended for a parrot going to a squirrel to allegorically represent how life's outcomes and relationships often shift unpredictably due to fate.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Maraithaal maraivadhillai / Pirithaal pirivathillai / Azhithaal azhuvadhillai”
The second letter in adjacent lines ('rai', 'ri', 'zhi') rhymes to create a rhythmic cadence in Tamil poetry.
Antithesis / Paradox
“Anbil inaindhavargal vaarthaiyil oomaigalae”
Juxtaposes the concept of deep love and connection with the inability to speak, highlighting how true emotional depth renders speech unnecessary.
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Trivia
'Thirumagal' (1971) stars Gemini Ganesan and Jayanthi. Featuring music by K. V. Mahadevan and lyrics by the legendary Kannadasan, this song remains celebrated for its philosophical depth regarding human relationships and life's unexpected turns.
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