Vaanukku Thanthai
From Aadu Puli Aattam · 1977
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. R. Anjali
- Music director
- Vijaya Bhaskar
- Details
- Aadu Puli Aattam1977
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Vaanukku thandhai yevano | Who is the father of the sky? |
| Mannukku moolam yevano | Who is the root source of the earth? |
| Yaavukkum avanae ellai | He is the ultimate boundary for everything, |
| Avanukkum thandhai illai | Yet He Himself has no father. |
| Allaa petra pillai thaanae yaarum | Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah. |
| Allaa petra pillai thaanae yaarum | Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah. |
| Female | |
| Laa ilaahaa illallaahu | There is no god but Allah, |
| Muhammadhur rasoolullaahi | Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. |
| Laa ilaahaa illallaahu | There is no god but Allah, |
| Muhammadhur rasoolullaahi | Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. |
| Male | |
| Vaanukku thandhai yevano | Who is the father of the sky? |
| Mannukku moolam yevano | Who is the root source of the earth? |
| Yaavukkum avanae ellai | He is the ultimate boundary for everything, |
| Avanukkum thandhai illai | Yet He Himself has no father. |
| Allaa petra pillai thaanae yaarum | Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah. |
| Allaa petra pillai thaanae yaarum | Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah. |
| Male | |
| Nabigal perumaan | The revered Prophet, |
| Mecca vittu madheenaa | From Mecca to Medina, |
| Nadandhu patta thunbam | The hardship he endured while walking, |
| Namakkellaam varumaa | Can ours ever compare to that? |
| Andha naalai ninaikkattum nenjam | Let the heart remember those days; |
| Aayiram tharam solven | I will say it a thousand times, |
| Nam thunbam konjam | Our suffering is very small. |
| Avanukku munnaal ingu ellorum mandhai | Before Him, everyone here is like a flock; |
| Male | |
| Anaadhi yaarum illai | No one is an orphan, |
| Avanae thaan thandhai | He Himself is the Father. |
| Anaadhi yaarum illai | No one is an orphan, |
| Avanae thaan thandhai | He Himself is the Father. |
| Female | |
| Laa ilaahaa illallaahu | There is no god but Allah, |
| Muhammadhur rasoolullaahi | Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. |
| Laa ilaahaa illallaahu | There is no god but Allah, |
| Muhammadhur rasoolullaahi | Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. |
| Male | |
| Vaanukku thandhai yevano | Who is the father of the sky? |
| Mannukku moolam yevano | Who is the root source of the earth? |
| Yaavukkum avanae ellai | He is the ultimate boundary for everything, |
| Avanukkum thandhai illai | Yet He Himself has no father. |
| Allaa petra pillai thaanae yaarum | Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah. |
| Allaa petra pillai thaanae yaarum | Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah. |
| Male | |
| Kovil kandu sollu undhan kavalai | Express your worries upon seeing a temple; |
| Pogindra vazhi engum | Along all the paths you travel, |
| Kaathu nirkkum siluvai | The cross stands waiting; |
| Vaanil moondraam pirai varum podhu | When the third-day crescent moon appears in the sky, |
| Vaasalil thundai ittu thiru quraan odhu | Place a cloth at the doorway and recite the holy Quran. |
| Thuyarathai angae sonnaal sugamagum sindhai | If you pour out your sorrow there, your mind will find peace. |
| Male | |
| Anaadhi yaarum illai | No one is an orphan, |
| Avanae thaan thandhai | He Himself is the Father. |
| Anaadhi yaarum illai | No one is an orphan, |
| Avanae thaan thandhai | He Himself is the Father. |
| Female | |
| Laa ilaahaa illallaahu | There is no god but Allah, |
| Muhammadhur rasoolullaahi | Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. |
| Laa ilaahaa illallaahu | There is no god but Allah, |
| Muhammadhur rasoolullaahi | Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. |
| Male | |
| Vaanukku thandhai yevano | Who is the father of the sky? |
| Mannukku moolam yevano | Who is the root source of the earth? |
| Yaavukkum avanae ellai | He is the ultimate boundary for everything, |
| Avanukkum thandhai illai | Yet He Himself has no father. |
| Allaa petra pillai thaanae yaarum | Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah. |
| Allaa petra pillai thaanae yaarum | Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah. |
வானுக்கு தந்தை எவனோ
மண்ணுக்கு மூலம் எவனோ
யாவுக்கும் அவனே எல்லை
அவனுக்கும் தந்தை இல்லை
அல்லா பெற்ற பிள்ளை தானே யாரும்
அல்லா பெற்ற பிள்ளை தானே யாரும்
Who is the father of the sky?
Who is the root source of the earth?
He is the ultimate boundary for everything,
Yet He Himself has no father.
Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah.
Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah.
லா இலாஹா இல்லல்லாஹு
முஹம்மதுர் ரஸூலுல்லாஹி
லா இலாஹா இல்லல்லாஹு
முஹம்மதுர் ரஸூலுல்லாஹி
There is no god but Allah,
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.
There is no god but Allah,
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.
வானுக்கு தந்தை எவனோ
மண்ணுக்கு மூலம் எவனோ
யாவுக்கும் அவனே எல்லை
அவனுக்கும் தந்தை இல்லை
அல்லா பெற்ற பிள்ளை தானே யாரும்
அல்லா பெற்ற பிள்ளை தானே யாரும்
Who is the father of the sky?
Who is the root source of the earth?
He is the ultimate boundary for everything,
Yet He Himself has no father.
Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah.
Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah.
நபிகள் பெருமான்
மெக்கா விட்டு மதீனா
நடந்து பட்ட துன்பம்
நமக்கெல்லாம் வருமா
அந்த நாளை நினைக்கட்டும் நெஞ்சம்
ஆயிரம் தரம் சொல்வேன்
நம் துன்பம் கொஞ்சம்
அவனுக்கு முன்னால்
இங்கு எல்லோரும் மந்தை
The revered Prophet,
From Mecca to Medina,
The hardship he endured while walking,
Can ours ever compare to that?
Let the heart remember those days;
I will say it a thousand times,
Our suffering is very small.
Before Him, everyone here is like a flock;
அனாதி யாருமில்லை
அவனேதான் தந்தை
அனாதி யாருமில்லை
அவனேதான் தந்தை
No one is an orphan,
He Himself is the Father.
No one is an orphan,
He Himself is the Father.
லா இலாஹா இல்லல்லாஹு
முஹம்மதுர் ரஸூலுல்லாஹி
லா இலாஹா இல்லல்லாஹு
முஹம்மதுர் ரஸூலுல்லாஹி
There is no god but Allah,
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.
There is no god but Allah,
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.
வானுக்கு தந்தை எவனோ
மண்ணுக்கு மூலம் எவனோ
யாவுக்கும் அவனே எல்லை
அவனுக்கும் தந்தை இல்லை
அல்லா பெற்ற பிள்ளை தானே யாரும்
அல்லா பெற்ற பிள்ளை தானே யாரும்
Who is the father of the sky?
Who is the root source of the earth?
He is the ultimate boundary for everything,
Yet He Himself has no father.
Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah.
Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah.
கோவில் கண்டு சொல்லு
உந்தன் கவலை
போகின்ற வழியெங்கும்
காத்து நிற்கும் சிலுவை
வானில் மூன்றாம் பிறை வரும் போது
வாசலில் துண்டையிட்டு திருக் குரான் ஓது
துயரத்தை அங்கே சொன்னால்
சுகமாகும் சிந்தை
Express your worries upon seeing a temple;
Along all the paths you travel,
The cross stands waiting;
When the third-day crescent moon appears in the sky,
Place a cloth at the doorway and recite the holy Quran.
If you pour out your sorrow there, your mind will find peace.
அனாதி யாருமில்லை
அவனேதான் தந்தை
அனாதி யாருமில்லை
அவனேதான் தந்தை
No one is an orphan,
He Himself is the Father.
No one is an orphan,
He Himself is the Father.
லா இலாஹா இல்லல்லாஹு
முஹம்மதுர் ரஸூலுல்லாஹி
லா இலாஹா இல்லல்லாஹு
முஹம்மதுர் ரஸூலுல்லாஹி
There is no god but Allah,
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.
There is no god but Allah,
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.
வானுக்கு தந்தை எவனோ
மண்ணுக்கு மூலம் எவனோ
யாவுக்கும் அவனே எல்லை
அவனுக்கும் தந்தை இல்லை
அல்லா பெற்ற பிள்ளை தானே யாரும்
அல்லா பெற்ற பிள்ளை தானே யாரும்
Who is the father of the sky?
Who is the root source of the earth?
He is the ultimate boundary for everything,
Yet He Himself has no father.
Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah.
Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah.
Vaanukku thandhai yevano
Who is the father of the sky?
Mannukku moolam yevano
Who is the root source of the earth?
Yaavukkum avanae ellai
He is the ultimate boundary for everything,
Avanukkum thandhai illai
Yet He Himself has no father.
Allaa petra pillai thaanae yaarum
Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah.
Allaa petra pillai thaanae yaarum
Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah.
Laa ilaahaa illallaahu
There is no god but Allah,
Muhammadhur rasoolullaahi
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.
Laa ilaahaa illallaahu
There is no god but Allah,
Muhammadhur rasoolullaahi
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.
Vaanukku thandhai yevano
Who is the father of the sky?
Mannukku moolam yevano
Who is the root source of the earth?
Yaavukkum avanae ellai
He is the ultimate boundary for everything,
Avanukkum thandhai illai
Yet He Himself has no father.
Allaa petra pillai thaanae yaarum
Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah.
Allaa petra pillai thaanae yaarum
Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah.
Nabigal perumaan
The revered Prophet,
Mecca vittu madheenaa
From Mecca to Medina,
Nadandhu patta thunbam
The hardship he endured while walking,
Namakkellaam varumaa
Can ours ever compare to that?
Andha naalai ninaikkattum nenjam
Let the heart remember those days;
Aayiram tharam solven
I will say it a thousand times,
Nam thunbam konjam
Our suffering is very small.
Avanukku munnaal ingu ellorum mandhai
Before Him, everyone here is like a flock;
Anaadhi yaarum illai
No one is an orphan,
Avanae thaan thandhai
He Himself is the Father.
Anaadhi yaarum illai
No one is an orphan,
Avanae thaan thandhai
He Himself is the Father.
Laa ilaahaa illallaahu
There is no god but Allah,
Muhammadhur rasoolullaahi
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.
Laa ilaahaa illallaahu
There is no god but Allah,
Muhammadhur rasoolullaahi
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.
Vaanukku thandhai yevano
Who is the father of the sky?
Mannukku moolam yevano
Who is the root source of the earth?
Yaavukkum avanae ellai
He is the ultimate boundary for everything,
Avanukkum thandhai illai
Yet He Himself has no father.
Allaa petra pillai thaanae yaarum
Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah.
Allaa petra pillai thaanae yaarum
Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah.
Kovil kandu sollu undhan kavalai
Express your worries upon seeing a temple;
Pogindra vazhi engum
Along all the paths you travel,
Kaathu nirkkum siluvai
The cross stands waiting;
Vaanil moondraam pirai varum podhu
When the third-day crescent moon appears in the sky,
Vaasalil thundai ittu thiru quraan odhu
Place a cloth at the doorway and recite the holy Quran.
Thuyarathai angae sonnaal sugamagum sindhai
If you pour out your sorrow there, your mind will find peace.
Anaadhi yaarum illai
No one is an orphan,
Avanae thaan thandhai
He Himself is the Father.
Anaadhi yaarum illai
No one is an orphan,
Avanae thaan thandhai
He Himself is the Father.
Laa ilaahaa illallaahu
There is no god but Allah,
Muhammadhur rasoolullaahi
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.
Laa ilaahaa illallaahu
There is no god but Allah,
Muhammadhur rasoolullaahi
Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.
Vaanukku thandhai yevano
Who is the father of the sky?
Mannukku moolam yevano
Who is the root source of the earth?
Yaavukkum avanae ellai
He is the ultimate boundary for everything,
Avanukkum thandhai illai
Yet He Himself has no father.
Allaa petra pillai thaanae yaarum
Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah.
Allaa petra pillai thaanae yaarum
Everyone is indeed a child blessed by Allah.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a profound expression of spiritual unity, religious harmony, and divine solace composed by lyricist Kannadasan. It reflects on the omnipotence and oneness of God, highlighting that God is the ultimate origin and parent of all creation, leaving no human being an orphan. The lyrics remind listeners that human trials are minor compared to the legendary hardships endured by spiritual leaders like Prophet Muhammad during his historic journey from Mecca to Medina. Furthermore, the song advocates universal secularism and devotion by integrating elements from Hinduism (temple/kovil), Christianity (cross/siluvai), and Islam (crescent moon and holy Quran). It reassures humanity that seeking solace through any faithful spiritual path brings comfort to the mind, as everyone is ultimately a child of the same Supreme Creator.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ettugai (Second-letter Assonance)
“Vaanukku thandhai yevano / Mannukku moolam yevano”
The second letter 'n' (ன) matches across consecutive lines, creating acoustic harmony.
Metaphor
“Avanukku munnaal ingu ellorum mandhai”
Humanity is compared to a single flock ('mandhai') before the Supreme Creator.
Interfaith Symbolism / Syncretism
“Kovil kandu sollu undhan kavalai / Pogindra vazhi engum / Kaathu nirkkum siluvai / Vaanil moondraam pirai varum podhu”
The lyricist weaves symbols of Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam into consecutive verses to convey universal religious unity.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Anaadhi yaarum illai / Avanae thaan thandhai”
Lines end with matching sounds ('yevano', 'illai', 'thandhai').
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Trivia
Although the movie 'Aadu Puli Aattam' (1977) stars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan as a action-thriller directed by S. P. Muthuraman with music composed by Vijaya Bhaskar, Kannadasan incorporated the Islamic creed (Shahada) directly into the Tamil lyrics. It remains a classic example of secular and inclusive songwriting in Tamil film music history.
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