Vaanathil Paranthu
From Veedu Varai Uravu · 1976
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Veedu Varai Uravu1976
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Paal nilaavil thottil katti | Having tied a cradle in the milky moonlight, |
| Aadu kannae aadu | Sway, my dear child, sway! |
| Paasam anbu deivam endru | Singing that affection, love, and God are one, |
| Paadu kannae paadu | Sing, my dear child, sing! |
| Male | |
| Kuyilgal kiligal anilgal ellaam | Cuckoos, parrots, and squirrels are all, |
| Ungalai pola thambi | Just like you, little brother. |
| Ulagam ennum urundai panthu | This round ball called the world, |
| Ullathu ungalai nambi | Relies upon you all. |
| Female | |
| Vaanaththil paranthu sirikkum velli nila | Oh children, like the silver moon flying and smiling in the sky, |
| Aanantha irakkai virikkum pillaigalaa | Spreading wings of pure joy! |
| Vaanaththil paranthu sirikkum velli nila | Oh children, like the silver moon flying and smiling in the sky, |
| Anantha irakkai virikkum pillaigalaa | Spreading wings of pure joy! |
| Female | |
| Mazhalaigal sinthum muththu | The pearls scattered by innocent babes, |
| Kurunagai ungal soththu | Your gentle smile is your true wealth. |
| Mazhalaigal sinthum muththu | The pearls scattered by innocent babes, |
| Kurunagai ungal soththu | Your gentle smile is your true wealth. |
| Vanjangal illaatha mullai koththu | A bouquet of jasmine untouched by deceit. |
| Chorus | |
| ………….. | ... |
| Female | |
| Maanikka kaalgal nadamidumpothu | When ruby-like feet take gentle steps, |
| Navaneetha kannananai kandaen | I saw the butter-loving Krishna. |
| Aanippon oonjal arasakkumaaran | A prince on a pure golden swing, |
| Alangaara therinai kandaen | I saw an ornate divine chariot. |
| Female | |
| Annam ennum vellai ullam | A white heart pure like a swan, |
| Ponnai vellum anbu vellam | A flood of love that surpasses gold. |
| Paasam enbathai sumanthu | Carrying the pure weight of affection, |
| Deivam vanthathu piranthu | God Himself was born! |
| Chorus :Paasam enbathai sumanthu | Chorus: Carrying the pure weight of affection, |
| Deivam vanthathu piranthu | God Himself was born! |
| Female | |
| Vaanaththil paranthu sirikkum velli nila | Oh children, like the silver moon flying and smiling in the sky, |
| Aanantha irakkai virikkum pillaigalaa | Spreading wings of pure joy! |
| Female | |
| Mazhalaigal sinthum muththu | The pearls scattered by innocent babes, |
| Kurunagai ungal soththu | Your gentle smile is your true wealth. |
| Vanjangal illaatha mullai koththu | A bouquet of jasmine untouched by deceit. |
| Chorus | |
| ………….. | ... |
| Male | |
| Nilavu valarnthaal pournamiyaagum | When the moon grows, it becomes a full moon, |
| Mannum vinnum jolikkum | Making the earth and sky shimmer. |
| Ninaivu valarnthaal ungal arivum | As your thoughts grow, your wisdom too, |
| Medhaigal polae manakkum | Will spread brilliance like great scholars. |
| Male | |
| Antha nilaavai aagaayaththil | The One who placed that moon in the sky, |
| Vaiththavan peyarthaan iraivan | His name is God. |
| Intha nilaavai engal kaiyil | The One who placed this moon in our arms, |
| Thanthavan peyarthaan thalaivan | His name is Leader. |
| Female | |
| Maanthalir maeni koondhalai thadavi | Caressing the tender sprout-like body and soft hair, |
| Mayangaatha ullangal yaedhu | Which heart wouldn't be captivated? |
| Saantha nilaavil neendhi ezhunthu | Swimming and rising in the tranquil moonlight, |
| Thazhuvaatha illangal yaedhu | Which home would not embrace it? |
| Female | |
| Thendralai konjum thennai | The coconut tree fondling the gentle breeze, |
| Kandrinai konjum annai | The mother fondling her young calf. |
| Kaalam neram piranthaal | When time and moment ripen, |
| Naanum annai kuzhanthaai | I too shall become a mother with a child. |
| Female | |
| Vaanaththil paranthu sirikkum velli nila | Oh children, like the silver moon flying and smiling in the sky, |
| Aanantha irakkai virikkum pillaigalaa | Spreading wings of pure joy! |
| Female | |
| Mazhalaigal sinthum muththu | The pearls scattered by innocent babes, |
| Kurunagai ungal soththu | Your gentle smile is your true wealth. |
| Vanjangal illaatha mullai koththu… | A bouquet of jasmine untouched by deceit... |
பால் நிலாவில் தொட்டில் கட்டி
ஆடு கண்ணே ஆடு
பாசம் அன்பு தெய்வம் என்று
பாடு கண்ணே பாடு
Having tied a cradle in the milky moonlight,
Sway, my dear child, sway!
Singing that affection, love, and God are one,
Sing, my dear child, sing!
குயில்கள் கிளிகள் அணில்கள் எல்லாம்
உங்களைப் போல தம்பி
உலகம் என்னும் உருண்டை பந்து
உள்ளது உங்களை நம்பி......
Cuckoos, parrots, and squirrels are all,
Just like you, little brother.
This round ball called the world,
Relies upon you all.
வானத்தில் பறந்து சிரிக்கும் வெள்ளி நிலா
ஆனந்த இறக்கை விரிக்கும் பிள்ளைகளா
வானத்தில் பறந்து சிரிக்கும் வெள்ளி நிலா
ஆனந்த இறக்கை விரிக்கும் பிள்ளைகளா
Oh children, like the silver moon flying and smiling in the sky,
Spreading wings of pure joy!
Oh children, like the silver moon flying and smiling in the sky,
Spreading wings of pure joy!
மழலைகள் சிந்தும் முத்து
குறுநகை உங்கள் சொத்து
மழலைகள் சிந்தும் முத்து
குறுநகை உங்கள் சொத்து
வஞ்சங்கள் இல்லாத முல்லை கொத்து...
The pearls scattered by innocent babes,
Your gentle smile is your true wealth.
The pearls scattered by innocent babes,
Your gentle smile is your true wealth.
A bouquet of jasmine untouched by deceit.
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...
மாணிக்க கால்கள் நடமிடும்போது
நவநீத கண்ணனை கண்டேன்
ஆணிப்பொன் ஊஞ்சல் அரசக்குமாரன்
அலங்கார தேரினை கண்டேன்
When ruby-like feet take gentle steps,
I saw the butter-loving Krishna.
A prince on a pure golden swing,
I saw an ornate divine chariot.
அன்னம் என்னும் வெள்ளை உள்ளம்
பொன்னை வெல்லும் அன்பு வெள்ளம்
பாசம் என்பதை சுமந்து
தெய்வம் வந்தது பிறந்து...
குழு :
பாசம் என்பதை சுமந்து
தெய்வம் வந்தது பிறந்து...
A white heart pure like a swan,
A flood of love that surpasses gold.
Carrying the pure weight of affection,
God Himself was born!
Chorus: Carrying the pure weight of affection,
God Himself was born!
வானத்தில் பறந்து சிரிக்கும் வெள்ளி நிலா
ஆனந்த இறக்கை விரிக்கும் பிள்ளைகளா
Oh children, like the silver moon flying and smiling in the sky,
Spreading wings of pure joy!
மழலைகள் சிந்தும் முத்து
குறுநகை உங்கள் சொத்து
வஞ்சங்கள் இல்லாத முல்லை கொத்து...
The pearls scattered by innocent babes,
Your gentle smile is your true wealth.
A bouquet of jasmine untouched by deceit.
.................................
...
நிலவு வளர்ந்தால் பௌர்ணமியாகும்
மண்ணும் விண்ணும் ஜொலிக்கும்
நினைவு வளர்ந்தால் உங்கள் அறிவும்
மேதைகள் போலே மணக்கும்
When the moon grows, it becomes a full moon,
Making the earth and sky shimmer.
As your thoughts grow, your wisdom too,
Will spread brilliance like great scholars.
அந்த நிலாவை ஆகாயத்தில்
வைத்தவன் பெயர்தான் இறைவன்
இந்த நிலாவை எங்கள் கையில்
தந்தவன் பெயர்தான் தலைவன்
The One who placed that moon in the sky,
His name is God.
The One who placed this moon in our arms,
His name is Leader.
மாந்தளிர் மேனி கூந்தலை தடவி
மயங்காத உள்ளங்கள் ஏது
சாந்த நிலாவில் நீந்தி எழுந்து
தழுவாத இல்லங்கள் ஏது
Caressing the tender sprout-like body and soft hair,
Which heart wouldn't be captivated?
Swimming and rising in the tranquil moonlight,
Which home would not embrace it?
தென்றலை கொஞ்சும் தென்னை
கன்றினை கொஞ்சும் அன்னை
காலம் நேரம் பிறந்தால்
நானும் அன்னை குழந்தாய்.....
The coconut tree fondling the gentle breeze,
The mother fondling her young calf.
When time and moment ripen,
I too shall become a mother with a child.
வானத்தில் பறந்து சிரிக்கும் வெள்ளி நிலா
ஆனந்த இறக்கை விரிக்கும் பிள்ளைகளா
Oh children, like the silver moon flying and smiling in the sky,
Spreading wings of pure joy!
மழலைகள் சிந்தும் முத்து
குறுநகை உங்கள் சொத்து
வஞ்சங்கள் இல்லாத முல்லை கொத்து...
The pearls scattered by innocent babes,
Your gentle smile is your true wealth.
A bouquet of jasmine untouched by deceit...
Paal nilaavil thottil katti
Having tied a cradle in the milky moonlight,
Aadu kannae aadu
Sway, my dear child, sway!
Paasam anbu deivam endru
Singing that affection, love, and God are one,
Paadu kannae paadu
Sing, my dear child, sing!
Kuyilgal kiligal anilgal ellaam
Cuckoos, parrots, and squirrels are all,
Ungalai pola thambi
Just like you, little brother.
Ulagam ennum urundai panthu
This round ball called the world,
Ullathu ungalai nambi
Relies upon you all.
Vaanaththil paranthu sirikkum velli nila
Oh children, like the silver moon flying and smiling in the sky,
Aanantha irakkai virikkum pillaigalaa
Spreading wings of pure joy!
Vaanaththil paranthu sirikkum velli nila
Oh children, like the silver moon flying and smiling in the sky,
Anantha irakkai virikkum pillaigalaa
Spreading wings of pure joy!
Mazhalaigal sinthum muththu
The pearls scattered by innocent babes,
Kurunagai ungal soththu
Your gentle smile is your true wealth.
Mazhalaigal sinthum muththu
The pearls scattered by innocent babes,
Kurunagai ungal soththu
Your gentle smile is your true wealth.
Vanjangal illaatha mullai koththu
A bouquet of jasmine untouched by deceit.
…………..
...
Maanikka kaalgal nadamidumpothu
When ruby-like feet take gentle steps,
Navaneetha kannananai kandaen
I saw the butter-loving Krishna.
Aanippon oonjal arasakkumaaran
A prince on a pure golden swing,
Alangaara therinai kandaen
I saw an ornate divine chariot.
Annam ennum vellai ullam
A white heart pure like a swan,
Ponnai vellum anbu vellam
A flood of love that surpasses gold.
Paasam enbathai sumanthu
Carrying the pure weight of affection,
Deivam vanthathu piranthu
God Himself was born!
Chorus :Paasam enbathai sumanthu
Chorus: Carrying the pure weight of affection,
Deivam vanthathu piranthu
God Himself was born!
Vaanaththil paranthu sirikkum velli nila
Oh children, like the silver moon flying and smiling in the sky,
Aanantha irakkai virikkum pillaigalaa
Spreading wings of pure joy!
Mazhalaigal sinthum muththu
The pearls scattered by innocent babes,
Kurunagai ungal soththu
Your gentle smile is your true wealth.
Vanjangal illaatha mullai koththu
A bouquet of jasmine untouched by deceit.
…………..
...
Nilavu valarnthaal pournamiyaagum
When the moon grows, it becomes a full moon,
Mannum vinnum jolikkum
Making the earth and sky shimmer.
Ninaivu valarnthaal ungal arivum
As your thoughts grow, your wisdom too,
Medhaigal polae manakkum
Will spread brilliance like great scholars.
Antha nilaavai aagaayaththil
The One who placed that moon in the sky,
Vaiththavan peyarthaan iraivan
His name is God.
Intha nilaavai engal kaiyil
The One who placed this moon in our arms,
Thanthavan peyarthaan thalaivan
His name is Leader.
Maanthalir maeni koondhalai thadavi
Caressing the tender sprout-like body and soft hair,
Mayangaatha ullangal yaedhu
Which heart wouldn't be captivated?
Saantha nilaavil neendhi ezhunthu
Swimming and rising in the tranquil moonlight,
Thazhuvaatha illangal yaedhu
Which home would not embrace it?
Thendralai konjum thennai
The coconut tree fondling the gentle breeze,
Kandrinai konjum annai
The mother fondling her young calf.
Kaalam neram piranthaal
When time and moment ripen,
Naanum annai kuzhanthaai
I too shall become a mother with a child.
Vaanaththil paranthu sirikkum velli nila
Oh children, like the silver moon flying and smiling in the sky,
Aanantha irakkai virikkum pillaigalaa
Spreading wings of pure joy!
Mazhalaigal sinthum muththu
The pearls scattered by innocent babes,
Kurunagai ungal soththu
Your gentle smile is your true wealth.
Vanjangal illaatha mullai koththu…
A bouquet of jasmine untouched by deceit...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This lullaby and ode to childhood innocence portrays children as divine beings who bring light, joy, and hope into human homes. Lyricist Kannadasan compares children to the silver moon, innocent birds, and untainted jasmine blossoms, stressing that true wealth lies in a child's pure smile rather than material riches. The song also weaves profound philosophical reflections on motherhood, destiny, and the growth of wisdom, likening a child's arrival to God taking human form.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvameyam)
“Ulagam ennum urundai panthu”
Comparing the world to a round ball ('urundai panthu') and a child's smile to wealth ('soththu').
Personification
“Vaanaththil paranthu sirikkum velli nila”
Attributing human actions like flying and smiling to the silver moon in the sky.
Second-line Rhyme (Ethugai)
“Antha nilaavai aagaayaththil / Intha nilaavai engal kaiyil”
Rhyming of second consonant letters in Tamil poetry ('nilaavai' / 'nilaavai' / 'Vaiththavan' / 'Thanthavan').
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Trivia
Composed by M. S. Viswanathan for the 1976 Tamil film 'Veedu Varai Uravu', this song features soulful vocals by Vani Jairam and celebrated lyrics by Kannadasan.
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