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Vaazhukindra Makkalukku

From Ponnagaram · 1980

Lyricist
Sulthan
Singer
K. J. Yesudas
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Movie name
Ponnagaram
Movie release year
1980
Lyrics added on
20 Jul 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Irupavarukku oru veedu
Illavadharkku pala veedu
Yaarai nambi yaarum illa
Aandavan thunaiyai nee thaedu
{Vaazhugindra makkalukku
Vaazhndhavargal paadam adi
Petravargal patta kadan
Pillaigalai saerumadi} (2)
Serthu vecha punniyandhaan
Sandhadhiyai kaakumadi
Serthu vecha punniyandhaan
Sandhadhiyai kaakumad
Andha vagaiyil indha nilaiyil
Enakor kaaval yedhadi
Vaazhugindra makkalukku
Vaazhndhavargal paadam adi
Petravargal patta kadan
Pillaigalai saerumadi
Aadondru valarpaargal than veettil
Miga anbaaga meipaargal vayakaatil
Aadondru valarpaargal than veettil
Miga anbaaga meipaargal vayakaatil
Uravondru virundhendru varumpodhu
Indha vellaadu unavaagum appodhu
Uravondru virundhendru varumpodhu
Indha vellaadu unavaagum appodhu
Vaazhugindra makkalukku
Vaazhndhavargal paadam adi
Petravargal patta kadan
Pillaigalai saerumadi
Theriyaamal adipaargal therindhavargal
Unnai puriyaamal verupaargal nallavargal
Theriyaamal adipaargal therindhavargal
Unnai puriyaamal verupaargal nallavargal
Sariyaana naerathilae deivam varum
Edhu sari endru ullangal thelindhu vidum
Sariyaana naerathilae deivam varum
Edhu sari endru ullangal thelindhu vidum
Vaazhugindra makkalukku
Vaazhndhavargal paadam adi
Petravargal patta kadan
Pillaigalai saerumadi
Serthu vecha punniyandhaan
Sandhadhiyai kaakumadi
Serthu vecha punniyandhaan
Sandhadhiyai kaakumad
Andha vagaiyil indha nilaiyil
Enakor kaaval yedhadi
{Vaazhugindra makkalukku
Vaazhndhavargal paadam adi
Petravargal patta kadan
Pillaigalai saerumadi} (2)
Those who have wealth have one home,
those who have nothing have many homes.
No one can truly rely on anyone else,
so seek the support of God...
For the people living today,
those who lived before are a lesson.
The debts incurred by parents
will fall upon their children.
Only the good deeds earned in life
will protect future generations.
Only the good deeds earned in life
will protect future generations.
Considering that, in my helpless state,
what protection is left for me?
For the people living today,
those who lived before are a lesson.
The debts incurred by parents
will fall upon their children.
People raise a goat in their home,
grazing it with fond care in the fields.
People raise a goat in their home,
grazing it with fond care in the fields.
Yet when a relative comes to visit,
that very goat becomes their meal.
Yet when a relative comes to visit,
that very goat becomes their meal.
For the people living today,
those who lived before are a lesson.
The debts incurred by parents
will fall upon their children.
Those who know us may strike without understanding,
and good people may hate us, not knowing the truth.
Those who know us may strike without understanding,
and good people may hate us, not knowing the truth.
At the right moment, God will step in,
and hearts will clearly see what is right.
At the right moment, God will step in,
and hearts will clearly see what is right.
For the people living today,
those who lived before are a lesson.
The debts incurred by parents
will fall upon their children.
Only the good deeds earned in life
will protect future generations.
Only the good deeds earned in life
will protect future generations.
Considering that, in my helpless state,
what protection is left for me?
For the people living today,
those who lived before are a lesson.
The debts incurred by parents
will fall upon their children.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from 'Ponnagaram' (1980) offers philosophical wisdom regarding karma, life lessons, and faith. The lyricist emphasizes that human life is guided by divine power and that human relationships can often be fickle or deceptive. Using the metaphor of a hand-reared goat that is eventually slaughtered for guests, the song highlights how affection in the material world can be conditional and self-serving. It urges the listener to seek divine grace rather than depending on human relationships. Furthermore, the song addresses the law of karma, stating that parental actions and accumulated virtues directly affect future generations. It provides solace by asserting that misunderstandings and unjust treatment will eventually be resolved when divine justice reveals the truth at the right time.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

“Irupavarukku / Illavadharkku / Petravargal / Pillaigalai / Serthu / Sandhadhiyai / Aadondru / Uravondru / Theriyaamal / Unnai / Sariyaana / Edhu / Andha / Enakor”

Monaai (Alliteration / First letter matching)

“Irupavarukku oru veedu / Vaazhugindra makkalukku / Vaazhndhavargal paadam adi / Petravargal patta kadan / Pillaigalai saerumadi”

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“veedu / veedu, adi / adi, veettil / vayakaatil, varumpodhu / appodhu”

Uvamai (Metaphor / Allegory)

“Aadondru valarpaargal than veettil... Indha vellaadu unavaagum appodhu”

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Trivia

Written by lyricist Sulthan for the 1980 Tamil drama 'Ponnagaram', the song follows the tradition of Tamil philosophical songs popularised by MGR and Sivaji Ganesan cinema, which blend social commentary, moral virtues, and karmic reflections into simple, accessible folk tunes.

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