- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Hariharan
- Music director
- Hariharan
- Movie name
- Naatpadu Theral
- Movie release year
- 2021
- Lyrics added on
- 28 May 2021
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vaazhvae sugam sugam
Vaanum mannum sugam sugam
Vaazhvae sugam sugam
Vaanum mannum sugam sugam
Perandam sugam sugam
Piraviyin payanae sugam sugam
Maadhavin anaippinill
Maarbaga veppam sugam sugam
Thaalattil isaiperum
Thaai mozhi chorkal sugam sugam
Bhoomiyin nalangalai
Pulangalil nugardhal sugam sugam
Pulangalai kadandhadhai
Budhiyil unarndhal sugam sugam
Eesan arulaal sugam sugam
Eesan aadhal sugam sugam
Iraimai enbadhu karaindhupoi
Iyarkaiyil izhaidhal sugam sugam
Thavara ilaigalin thalaigalil
Thangiya mazhai thuli sugam sugam
Oru latcham nadhiyil kulithidum
Otrai suriyan sugam sugam
Thavara ilaigalin thalaigalil
Thangiya mazhai thuli sugam sugam
Oru latcham nadhiyil kulithidum
Otrai suriyan sugam sugam
Neela vaanil padinthidum
Niramatra nirangal sugam sugam
Neenda iravil kumizhvidum
Nisaptha idaiveli sugam sugam
Kannorubal konjam mayanginal
Innoru paal thaan sugam sugam
Kaamam kadandha yogamae
Kaadhalin aridhal sugam sugam
Thaerndha pin thelindha pin
Thirumanam kolvathu sugam sugam
Mudhal iravu enbadhu iruvarukkum
Mudhal mudhal aadhal sugam sugam
Karuvuttra pennaal vaiyitrinai
Kanavan thadavudhal sugam sugam
Thagapan aakkiya manaivi mel
Thalaivan kanneer sugam sugam
Thoongiya pillai soodhithu
Thunaiyai ezhupputhal sugam sugam
Mazhalaigal kudaikkul odhungida
Mazhaiyil nanaivadhu sugam sugam
Vervaiyil eettiya arum porul
Nervazhi serthal sugam sugam
Naalaikku semitha perum porul
Ezhaikku vazhanguthal sugam sugam
Vervaiyil eettiya arum porul
Nervazhi serthal sugam sugam
Naalaikku semitha perum porul
Ezhaikku vazhanguthal sugam sugam
Gyanam ezhudhiya kodu pol
Naraiyondru vizhudhal sugam sugam
Vaazhkaiyin vilimbilae
Vaarthaigal kuraivadhu sugam sugam
Patriya bandham patrugalai
Matrum aaruthal sugam sugam
Uyirum porulum ondrena
Unarndhu mudithal sugam sugam
Andathil suzhalum anaithaiyum
Pindathil unarndhal sugam sugam
Pindathil thudikkum porulgalai
Andathil kalathal sugam sugam
Andathil suzhalum anaithaiyum
Pindathil unarndhal sugam sugam
Pindathil thudikkum porulgalai
Andathil kalathal sugam sugam
Neenda vaazhvin nigazhvinai
Ninaivurum oru ganam sugam sugam
Thazhndha ninaivin sangili
Arupadum maruganam sugam sugam
Yasithu padiyae kuyilgayil
Yaathirai mudithal sugam sugam
Nesitha uyirin karangalil
Nimmadhi perudhal sugam sugam
Nesitha uyirin karangalil
Nimmadhi perudhal sugam sugam
Nimmadhi perudhal sugam sugam
Life itself is pure joy, pure joy
The sky and the earth are pure joy, pure joy
Life itself is pure joy, pure joy
The sky and the earth are pure joy, pure joy
The vast universe is pure joy, pure joy
The very purpose of birth is pure joy, pure joy
In a mother's warm embrace,
the comfort of her chest is pure joy, pure joy
Turned into melody in a lullaby,
the words of the mother tongue are pure joy, pure joy
All the goodness of the earth,
tasting it through the senses is pure joy, pure joy
That which lies beyond the senses,
realizing it with the mind is pure joy, pure joy
Through the grace of God, there is pure joy, pure joy
Becoming one with God is pure joy, pure joy
When the idea of God dissolves,
blending into nature is pure joy, pure joy
Resting on the tips of plant leaves,
a settled raindrop is pure joy, pure joy
Bathing in a hundred thousand rivers,
the single sun is pure joy, pure joy
Resting on the tips of plant leaves,
a settled raindrop is pure joy, pure joy
Bathing in a hundred thousand rivers,
the single sun is pure joy, pure joy
Spreading across the blue sky,
the invisible hues of light are pure joy, pure joy
Bubbling up in the long night,
a pause of silence is pure joy, pure joy
When the eyes gently faint on one side,
what lies on the other is pure joy, pure joy
Like deep meditation that rises above desire,
truly understanding love is pure joy, pure joy
After choosing well and seeing clearly,
getting married is pure joy, pure joy
For the wedding night to be
the very first time for both is pure joy, pure joy
Upon a pregnant woman's belly,
a husband's gentle stroke is pure joy, pure joy
Over the wife who made him a father,
a man's tears are pure joy, pure joy
Checking on a sleeping child
and gently waking one's partner is pure joy, pure joy
While sheltering the little ones under the umbrella,
getting soaked in the rain is pure joy, pure joy
The precious wealth earned through honest sweat,
reaching the right path is pure joy, pure joy
The great wealth saved for tomorrow,
giving it away to the poor is pure joy, pure joy
The precious wealth earned through honest sweat,
reaching the right path is pure joy, pure joy
The great wealth saved for tomorrow,
giving it away to the poor is pure joy, pure joy
Like a line drawn by wisdom,
a strand of gray hair appearing is pure joy, pure joy
At the very edge of life,
speaking fewer words is pure joy, pure joy
Letting go of clinging ties,
the comfort that replaces them is pure joy, pure joy
Realizing that life and matter are one,
ending the journey with that truth is pure joy, pure joy
Everything spinning in the universe,
feeling it within this body is pure joy, pure joy
The elements pulsing within the body,
merging them into the universe is pure joy, pure joy
Everything spinning in the universe,
feeling it within this body is pure joy, pure joy
The elements pulsing within the body,
merging them into the universe is pure joy, pure joy
The events of a long life,
remembering them in a single moment is pure joy, pure joy
The heavy chain of worldly memories
breaking away the next second is pure joy, pure joy
Singing like a cuckoo without asking for anything,
completing this pilgrimage is pure joy, pure joy
In the arms of the beloved soul,
finding peace is pure joy, pure joy
In the arms of the beloved soul,
finding peace is pure joy, pure joy
Finding peace is pure joy, pure joy
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poetic composition from Vairamuthu's Naatpadu Theral album celebrates life as an embodiment of pure joy ('sugam') across every phase of existence. It traces a human soul's entire journey—from the comforting warmth of maternal love in infancy, sensory appreciation of nature, youth, marriage, parenthood, and ethical social responsibility, to spiritual realization, growing old, and passing away peacefully into the cosmic universe.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Epiphora / Repetition
“Vaazhvae sugam sugam”
The rhythmic refrain 'sugam sugam' is systematically attached to the end of every pair of lines to reinforce the central philosophy that every experience in life is a form of bliss.
Andam-Pindam Philosophical Antithesis
“Andathil suzhalum anaithaiyum / Pindathil unarndhal sugam sugam”
The lyrics contrast 'Andam' (macrocosm/universe) and 'Pindam' (microcosm/human body), highlighting the Sidhha philosophical unity between individual life and universal consciousness.
Moonaai (Tamil Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)
“Thavara ilaigalin thalaigalil / Thangiya mazhai thuli sugam sugam”
The repetition of initial sounds such as 'Th' in 'Thavara' and 'Thangiya' creates internal melodic rhythm.
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Trivia
'Naatpadu Theral' is an independent grand music project conceived by veteran lyricist Vairamuthu featuring 100 songs composed by various music directors. 'Vaazhvae Sugam' was set to tune and soulfully rendered by veteran singer-composer Hariharan.
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