Vaazhukindra Makkalukku
From Ponnagaram · 1980
- Lyricist
- Sulthan
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Sankar Ganesh
- Details
- Ponnagaram1980
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Irupavarukku oru veedu | There is one house for those who possess wealth, |
| Illavadharkku pala veedu | And many places to wander for those who have nothing. |
| Yaarai nambi yaarum illa | There is no one to rely on by trusting humans, |
| Aandavan thunaiyai nee thaedu | Seek the guidance and support of the Almighty. |
| Male | |
| {Vaazhugindra makkalukku | To the people who are living today, |
| Vaazhndhavargal paadam adi | The lives of those who lived before serve as a lesson, my girl. |
| Petravargal patta kadan | The debts accrued by parents, |
| Pillaigalai saerumadi} (2) | Will ultimately reach their children, my girl. |
| Male | |
| Serthu vecha punniyandhaan | To the people who are living today, |
| Sandhadhiyai kaakumadi | The lives of those who lived before serve as a lesson, my girl. |
| Serthu vecha punniyandhaan | The debts accrued by parents, |
| Sandhadhiyai kaakumad | Will ultimately reach their children, my girl. |
| Andha vagaiyil indha nilaiyil | Only the good deeds accumulated, |
| Enakor kaaval yedhadi | Will protect one's future generations, my girl. |
| Male | |
| Vaazhugindra makkalukku | Only the good deeds accumulated, |
| Vaazhndhavargal paadam adi | Will protect one's future generations, my girl. |
| Petravargal patta kadan | In that manner, in this current state, |
| Pillaigalai saerumadi | What protection do I really have, my girl? |
| Male | |
| Aadondru valarpaargal than veettil | To the people who are living today, |
| Miga anbaaga meipaargal vayakaatil | The lives of those who lived before serve as a lesson, my girl. |
| Aadondru valarpaargal than veettil | The debts accrued by parents, |
| Miga anbaaga meipaargal vayakaatil | Will ultimately reach their children, my girl. |
| Uravondru virundhendru varumpodhu | They will raise a goat in their house, |
| Indha vellaadu unavaagum appodhu | And graze it with great affection in the fields. |
| Uravondru virundhendru varumpodhu | They will raise a goat in their house, |
| Indha vellaadu unavaagum appodhu | And graze it with great affection in the fields. |
| Male | |
| Vaazhugindra makkalukku | When relatives arrive as guests, |
| Vaazhndhavargal paadam adi | This very goat becomes food for them at that moment. |
| Petravargal patta kadan | When relatives arrive as guests, |
| Pillaigalai saerumadi | This very goat becomes food for them at that moment. |
| Male | |
| Theriyaamal adipaargal therindhavargal | To the people who are living today, |
| Unnai puriyaamal verupaargal nallavargal | The lives of those who lived before serve as a lesson, my girl. |
| Theriyaamal adipaargal therindhavargal | The debts accrued by parents, |
| Unnai puriyaamal verupaargal nallavargal | Will ultimately reach their children, my girl. |
| Sariyaana naerathilae deivam varum | Those who know will strike out of ignorance, |
| Edhu sari endru ullangal thelindhu vidum | Good people will hate you without understanding you. |
| Sariyaana naerathilae deivam varum | Those who know will strike out of ignorance, |
| Edhu sari endru ullangal thelindhu vidum | Good people will hate you without understanding you. |
| Male | |
| Vaazhugindra makkalukku | At the right moment, God will arrive, |
| Vaazhndhavargal paadam adi | And hearts will become clear about what is right. |
| Petravargal patta kadan | At the right moment, God will arrive, |
| Pillaigalai saerumadi | And hearts will become clear about what is right. |
| Male | |
| Serthu vecha punniyandhaan | To the people who are living today, |
| Sandhadhiyai kaakumadi | The lives of those who lived before serve as a lesson, my girl. |
| Serthu vecha punniyandhaan | The debts accrued by parents, |
| Sandhadhiyai kaakumad | Will ultimately reach their children, my girl. |
| Andha vagaiyil indha nilaiyil | Only the good deeds accumulated, |
| Enakor kaaval yedhadi | Will protect one's future generations, my girl. |
| Male | |
| {Vaazhugindra makkalukku | Only the good deeds accumulated, |
| Vaazhndhavargal paadam adi | Will protect one's future generations, my girl. |
| Petravargal patta kadan | In that manner, in this current state, |
| Pillaigalai saerumadi} (2) | What protection do I really have, my girl? |
இருப்பவர்க்கு ஒரு வீடு
இல்லாதவர்க்கு பல வீடு
யாரை நம்பி யாரும் இல்ல
ஆண்டவன் துணையை நீ தேடு….
There is one house for those who possess wealth,
And many places to wander for those who have nothing.
There is no one to rely on by trusting humans,
Seek the guidance and support of the Almighty.
{வாழுகின்ற மக்களுக்கு
வாழ்ந்தவர்கள் பாடமடி
பெற்றவர்கள் பட்ட கடன்
பிள்ளைகளைச் சேருமடி} (2)
To the people who are living today,
The lives of those who lived before serve as a lesson, my girl.
The debts accrued by parents,
Will ultimately reach their children, my girl.
சேர்த்து வச்ச புண்ணியம்தான்
சந்ததியைக் காக்குமடி
சேர்த்து வச்ச புண்ணியம்தான்
சந்ததியைக் காக்குமடி
அந்த வகையில் இந்த நிலையில்
எனக்கோர் காவல் ஏதடி.....
To the people who are living today,
The lives of those who lived before serve as a lesson, my girl.
The debts accrued by parents,
Will ultimately reach their children, my girl.
Only the good deeds accumulated,
Will protect one's future generations, my girl.
வாழுகின்ற மக்களுக்கு
வாழ்ந்தவர்கள் பாடமடி
பெற்றவர்கள் பட்ட கடன்
பிள்ளைகளைச் சேருமடி
Only the good deeds accumulated,
Will protect one's future generations, my girl.
In that manner, in this current state,
What protection do I really have, my girl?
ஆடொன்று வளர்ப்பார்கள் தன் வீட்டில்
மிக அன்பாக மேய்ப்பார்கள் வயக்காட்டில்
ஆடொன்று வளர்ப்பார்கள் தன் வீட்டில்
மிக அன்பாக மேய்ப்பார்கள் வயக்காட்டில்
உறவொன்று விருந்தென்று வரும் போது
இந்த வெள்ளாடு உணவாகும் அப்போது
உறவொன்று விருந்தென்று வரும் போது
இந்த வெள்ளாடு உணவாகும் அப்போது
To the people who are living today,
The lives of those who lived before serve as a lesson, my girl.
The debts accrued by parents,
Will ultimately reach their children, my girl.
They will raise a goat in their house,
And graze it with great affection in the fields.
They will raise a goat in their house,
And graze it with great affection in the fields.
வாழுகின்ற மக்களுக்கு
வாழ்ந்தவர்கள் பாடமடி
பெற்றவர்கள் பட்ட கடன்
பிள்ளைகளைச் சேருமடி
When relatives arrive as guests,
This very goat becomes food for them at that moment.
When relatives arrive as guests,
This very goat becomes food for them at that moment.
தெரியாமல் அடிப்பார்கள் தெரிந்தவர்கள்
உண்மை புரியாமல் வெறுப்பார்கள் நல்லவர்கள்
தெரியாமல் அடிப்பார்கள் தெரிந்தவர்கள்
உண்மை புரியாமல் வெறுப்பார்கள் நல்லவர்கள்
சரியான நேரத்திலே தெய்வம் வரும்
எது சரியென்று உள்ளங்கள் தெளிந்து விடும்
சரியான நேரத்திலே தெய்வம் வரும்
எது சரியென்று உள்ளங்கள் தெளிந்து விடும்
To the people who are living today,
The lives of those who lived before serve as a lesson, my girl.
The debts accrued by parents,
Will ultimately reach their children, my girl.
Those who know will strike out of ignorance,
Good people will hate you without understanding you.
Those who know will strike out of ignorance,
Good people will hate you without understanding you.
வாழுகின்ற மக்களுக்கு
வாழ்ந்தவர்கள் பாடமடி
பெற்றவர்கள் பட்ட கடன்
பிள்ளைகளைச் சேருமடி
At the right moment, God will arrive,
And hearts will become clear about what is right.
At the right moment, God will arrive,
And hearts will become clear about what is right.
சேர்த்து வச்ச புண்ணியம்தான்
சந்ததியைக் காக்குமடி
சேர்த்து வச்ச புண்ணியம்தான்
சந்ததியைக் காக்குமடி
அந்த வகையில் இந்த நிலையில்
எனக்கோர் காவல் ஏதடி.....
To the people who are living today,
The lives of those who lived before serve as a lesson, my girl.
The debts accrued by parents,
Will ultimately reach their children, my girl.
Only the good deeds accumulated,
Will protect one's future generations, my girl.
{வாழுகின்ற மக்களுக்கு
வாழ்ந்தவர்கள் பாடமடி
பெற்றவர்கள் பட்ட கடன்
பிள்ளைகளைச் சேருமடி} (2)
Only the good deeds accumulated,
Will protect one's future generations, my girl.
In that manner, in this current state,
What protection do I really have, my girl?
Irupavarukku oru veedu
There is one house for those who possess wealth,
Illavadharkku pala veedu
And many places to wander for those who have nothing.
Yaarai nambi yaarum illa
There is no one to rely on by trusting humans,
Aandavan thunaiyai nee thaedu
Seek the guidance and support of the Almighty.
{Vaazhugindra makkalukku
To the people who are living today,
Vaazhndhavargal paadam adi
The lives of those who lived before serve as a lesson, my girl.
Petravargal patta kadan
The debts accrued by parents,
Pillaigalai saerumadi} (2)
Will ultimately reach their children, my girl.
Serthu vecha punniyandhaan
To the people who are living today,
Sandhadhiyai kaakumadi
The lives of those who lived before serve as a lesson, my girl.
Serthu vecha punniyandhaan
The debts accrued by parents,
Sandhadhiyai kaakumad
Will ultimately reach their children, my girl.
Andha vagaiyil indha nilaiyil
Only the good deeds accumulated,
Enakor kaaval yedhadi
Will protect one's future generations, my girl.
Vaazhugindra makkalukku
Only the good deeds accumulated,
Vaazhndhavargal paadam adi
Will protect one's future generations, my girl.
Petravargal patta kadan
In that manner, in this current state,
Pillaigalai saerumadi
What protection do I really have, my girl?
Aadondru valarpaargal than veettil
To the people who are living today,
Miga anbaaga meipaargal vayakaatil
The lives of those who lived before serve as a lesson, my girl.
Aadondru valarpaargal than veettil
The debts accrued by parents,
Miga anbaaga meipaargal vayakaatil
Will ultimately reach their children, my girl.
Uravondru virundhendru varumpodhu
They will raise a goat in their house,
Indha vellaadu unavaagum appodhu
And graze it with great affection in the fields.
Uravondru virundhendru varumpodhu
They will raise a goat in their house,
Indha vellaadu unavaagum appodhu
And graze it with great affection in the fields.
Vaazhugindra makkalukku
When relatives arrive as guests,
Vaazhndhavargal paadam adi
This very goat becomes food for them at that moment.
Petravargal patta kadan
When relatives arrive as guests,
Pillaigalai saerumadi
This very goat becomes food for them at that moment.
Theriyaamal adipaargal therindhavargal
To the people who are living today,
Unnai puriyaamal verupaargal nallavargal
The lives of those who lived before serve as a lesson, my girl.
Theriyaamal adipaargal therindhavargal
The debts accrued by parents,
Unnai puriyaamal verupaargal nallavargal
Will ultimately reach their children, my girl.
Sariyaana naerathilae deivam varum
Those who know will strike out of ignorance,
Edhu sari endru ullangal thelindhu vidum
Good people will hate you without understanding you.
Sariyaana naerathilae deivam varum
Those who know will strike out of ignorance,
Edhu sari endru ullangal thelindhu vidum
Good people will hate you without understanding you.
Vaazhugindra makkalukku
At the right moment, God will arrive,
Vaazhndhavargal paadam adi
And hearts will become clear about what is right.
Petravargal patta kadan
At the right moment, God will arrive,
Pillaigalai saerumadi
And hearts will become clear about what is right.
Serthu vecha punniyandhaan
To the people who are living today,
Sandhadhiyai kaakumadi
The lives of those who lived before serve as a lesson, my girl.
Serthu vecha punniyandhaan
The debts accrued by parents,
Sandhadhiyai kaakumad
Will ultimately reach their children, my girl.
Andha vagaiyil indha nilaiyil
Only the good deeds accumulated,
Enakor kaaval yedhadi
Will protect one's future generations, my girl.
{Vaazhugindra makkalukku
Only the good deeds accumulated,
Vaazhndhavargal paadam adi
Will protect one's future generations, my girl.
Petravargal patta kadan
In that manner, in this current state,
Pillaigalai saerumadi} (2)
What protection do I really have, my girl?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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