Vaazhve Sugam Sugam
From Naatpadu Theral · 2021
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Hariharan
- Music director
- Hariharan
- Details
- Naatpadu Theral2021
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Vaazhvae sugam sugam | Life is joy, joy |
| Vaanum mannum sugam sugam | The sky and the earth are joy, joy |
| Male | |
| Vaazhvae sugam sugam | Life is joy, joy |
| Vaanum mannum sugam sugam | The sky and the earth are joy, joy |
| Perandam sugam sugam | The universe is joy, joy |
| Piraviyin payanae sugam sugam | The ultimate purpose of birth is joy, joy |
| Male | |
| Maadhavin anaippinill | Within a mother's embrace |
| Maarbaga veppam sugam sugam | The warmth of the chest is joy, joy |
| Thaalattil isaiperum | Achieving music in a lullaby |
| Thaai mozhi chorkal sugam sugam | Mother tongue words are joy, joy |
| Male | |
| Bhoomiyin nalangalai | The goodness of the earth |
| Pulangalil nugardhal sugam sugam | Savoring through senses is joy, joy |
| Pulangalai kadandhadhai | That which transcends the senses |
| Budhiyil unarndhal sugam sugam | Realizing through intellect is joy, joy |
| Male | |
| Eesan arulaal sugam sugam | By God's grace, joy, joy |
| Eesan aadhal sugam sugam | Becoming God is joy, joy |
| Iraimai enbadhu karaindhupoi | Divinity dissolving away |
| Iyarkaiyil izhaidhal sugam sugam | Blending into nature is joy, joy |
| Male | |
| Thavara ilaigalin thalaigalil | On the tips of plant leaves |
| Thangiya mazhai thuli sugam sugam | A lingering raindrop is joy, joy |
| Oru latcham nadhiyil kulithidum | Bathing in a hundred thousand rivers |
| Otrai suriyan sugam sugam | A single sun is joy, joy |
| Chorus | |
| Thavara ilaigalin thalaigalil | On the tips of plant leaves |
| Thangiya mazhai thuli sugam sugam | A lingering raindrop is joy, joy |
| Oru latcham nadhiyil kulithidum | Bathing in a hundred thousand rivers |
| Otrai suriyan sugam sugam | A single sun is joy, joy |
| Male | |
| Neela vaanil padinthidum | Settling in the blue sky |
| Niramatra nirangal sugam sugam | Colorless colors are joy, joy |
| Neenda iravil kumizhvidum | Bubbling up in a long night |
| Nisaptha idaiveli sugam sugam | The silent space is joy, joy |
| Male | |
| Kannorubal konjam mayanginal | If one eye dozes off a little |
| Innoru paal thaan sugam sugam | The other side is truly joy, joy |
| Kaamam kadandha yogamae | A yogic state beyond desire |
| Kaadhalin aridhal sugam sugam | Understanding love is joy, joy |
| Male | |
| Thaerndha pin thelindha pin | After choosing and getting clarity |
| Thirumanam kolvathu sugam sugam | Entering wedlock is joy, joy |
| Mudhal iravu enbadhu iruvarukkum | The first night being for both |
| Mudhal mudhal aadhal sugam sugam | Happening for the very first time is joy, joy |
| Male | |
| Karuvuttra pennaal vaiyitrinai | For a pregnant woman, on her belly |
| Kanavan thadavudhal sugam sugam | The husband caressing is joy, joy |
| Thagapan aakkiya manaivi mel | Over the wife who made him a father |
| Thalaivan kanneer sugam sugam | The leader's tears are joy, joy |
| Male | |
| Thoongiya pillai soodhithu | Checking on the sleeping child |
| Thunaiyai ezhupputhal sugam sugam | Waking up the partner is joy, joy |
| Mazhalaigal kudaikkul odhungida | While children huddle under an umbrella |
| Mazhaiyil nanaivadhu sugam sugam | Getting drenched in the rain is joy, joy |
| Male | |
| Vervaiyil eettiya arum porul | The precious wealth earned by sweat |
| Nervazhi serthal sugam sugam | Directing it in the right path is joy, joy |
| Naalaikku semitha perum porul | The grand wealth saved for tomorrow |
| Ezhaikku vazhanguthal sugam sugam | Giving to the poor is joy, joy |
| Chorus | |
| Vervaiyil eettiya arum porul | The precious wealth earned by sweat |
| Nervazhi serthal sugam sugam | Directing it in the right path is joy, joy |
| Naalaikku semitha perum porul | The grand wealth saved for tomorrow |
| Ezhaikku vazhanguthal sugam sugam | Giving to the poor is joy, joy |
| Male | |
| Gyanam ezhudhiya kodu pol | Like a line drawn by wisdom |
| Naraiyondru vizhudhal sugam sugam | A strand of grey hair falling is joy, joy |
| Vaazhkaiyin vilimbilae | At the edge of life |
| Vaarthaigal kuraivadhu sugam sugam | Words diminishing is joy, joy |
| Male | |
| Patriya bandham patrugalai | The attachments held fast |
| Matrum aaruthal sugam sugam | Transforming into solace is joy, joy |
| Uyirum porulum ondrena | That life and matter are one |
| Unarndhu mudithal sugam sugam | Realizing and ending is joy, joy |
| Male | |
| Andathil suzhalum anaithaiyum | Everything spinning in the macrocosm |
| Pindathil unarndhal sugam sugam | Realizing within the microcosm is joy, joy |
| Pindathil thudikkum porulgalai | Things pulsing in the microcosm |
| Andathil kalathal sugam sugam | Merging into the macrocosm is joy, joy |
| Chorus | |
| Andathil suzhalum anaithaiyum | Everything spinning in the macrocosm |
| Pindathil unarndhal sugam sugam | Realizing within the microcosm is joy, joy |
| Pindathil thudikkum porulgalai | Things pulsing in the microcosm |
| Andathil kalathal sugam sugam | Merging into the macrocosm is joy, joy |
| Male | |
| Neenda vaazhvin nigazhvinai | The events of a long life |
| Ninaivurum oru ganam sugam sugam | Remembering in a single moment is joy, joy |
| Thazhndha ninaivin sangili | The chain of low memories |
| Arupadum maruganam sugam sugam | Breaking in the next instant is joy, joy |
| Male | |
| Yasithu padiyae kuyilgayil | As a cuckoo sings peacefully |
| Yaathirai mudithal sugam sugam | Completing the journey is joy, joy |
| Nesitha uyirin karangalil | In the hands of a beloved soul |
| Nimmadhi perudhal sugam sugam | Attaining peace is joy, joy |
| Nesitha uyirin karangalil | In the hands of a beloved soul |
| Nimmadhi perudhal sugam sugam | Attaining peace is joy, joy |
| Nimmadhi perudhal sugam sugam | Attaining peace is joy, joy |
வாழ்வே சுகம் சுகம்
வானும் மண்ணும் சுகம் சுகம்
Life is joy, joy
The sky and the earth are joy, joy
வாழ்வே சுகம் சுகம்
வானும் மண்ணும் சுகம் சுகம்
பேரண்டம் சுகம் சுகம்
பிறவியின் பயனே சுகம் சுகம்
Life is joy, joy
The sky and the earth are joy, joy
The universe is joy, joy
The ultimate purpose of birth is joy, joy
மாதாவின் அணைப்பினில்
மார்பக வெப்பம் சுகம் சுகம்
தாலாட்டில் இசைபெறும்
தாய்மொழிச் சொற்கள் சுகம் சுகம்
Within a mother's embrace
The warmth of the chest is joy, joy
Achieving music in a lullaby
Mother tongue words are joy, joy
பூமியின் நலன்களைப்
புலன்களில் நுகர்தல் சுகம் சுகம்
புலன்களைக் கடந்ததை
புத்தியில் உணர்தல் சுகம் சுகம்
The goodness of the earth
Savoring through senses is joy, joy
That which transcends the senses
Realizing through intellect is joy, joy
ஈசன் அருளா சுகம் சுகம்
ஈசன் ஆதல் சுகம் சுகம்
இறைமை என்பது கரைந்துபோய்
இயற்கையில் இழைதல் சுகம் சுகம்
By God's grace, joy, joy
Becoming God is joy, joy
Divinity dissolving away
Blending into nature is joy, joy
தாவர இலைகளின் தலைகளில்
தங்கிய மழைத்துளி சுகம் சுகம்
ஒருலட்சம் நதியில் குளித்திடும்
ஒற்றைச் சூரியன் சுகம் சுகம்
On the tips of plant leaves
A lingering raindrop is joy, joy
Bathing in a hundred thousand rivers
A single sun is joy, joy
தாவர இலைகளின் தலைகளில்
தங்கிய மழைத்துளி சுகம் சுகம்
ஒருலட்சம் நதியில் குளித்திடும்
ஒற்றைச் சூரியன் சுகம் சுகம்
On the tips of plant leaves
A lingering raindrop is joy, joy
Bathing in a hundred thousand rivers
A single sun is joy, joy
நீல வானில் படிந்திடும்
நிறமற்ற நிறங்கள் சுகம் சுகம்
நீண்ட இரவில் குமிழ்விடும்
நிசப்த இடைவெளி சுகம் சுகம்
Settling in the blue sky
Colorless colors are joy, joy
Bubbling up in a long night
The silent space is joy, joy
கண்ணொருபால் கொஞ்சம் மயங்கினால்
இன்னொரு பால்தான் சுகம் சுகம்
காமம் கடந்த யோகமே
காதலென் றறிதல் சுகம் சுகம்
If one eye dozes off a little
The other side is truly joy, joy
A yogic state beyond desire
Understanding love is joy, joy
தேர்ந்தபின் தெளிந்தபின்
திருமணம் கொள்வது சுகம் சுகம்
முதலிர வென்பது இருவருக்கும்
முதல் முதல் ஆதல் சுகம் சுகம்
After choosing and getting clarity
Entering wedlock is joy, joy
The first night being for both
Happening for the very first time is joy, joy
கருவுற்ற பெண்ணாள் வயிற்றினைத்
கணவன் தடவுதல் சுகம் சுகம்
தகப்பன் ஆக்கிய மனைவிமேல்
தலைவன் கண்ணீர் சுகம் சுகம்
For a pregnant woman, on her belly
The husband caressing is joy, joy
Over the wife who made him a father
The leader's tears are joy, joy
தூங்கிய பிள்ளையைச் சோதித்துத்
துணையை எழுப்புதல் சுகம் சுகம்
மழலைகள் குடைக்குள் ஒதுங்கிட
மழையில் நனைவது சுகம் சுகம்
Checking on the sleeping child
Waking up the partner is joy, joy
While children huddle under an umbrella
Getting drenched in the rain is joy, joy
வேர்வையில் ஈட்டிய அரும்பொருள்
நேர்வழி சேர்த்தல் சுகம் சுகம்
நாளைக்குச் சேமித்த பெரும்பொருள்
ஏழைக்கு வழங்குதல் சுகம் சுகம்
The precious wealth earned by sweat
Directing it in the right path is joy, joy
The grand wealth saved for tomorrow
Giving to the poor is joy, joy
வேர்வையில் ஈட்டிய அரும்பொருள்
நேர்வழி சேர்த்தல் சுகம் சுகம்
நாளைக்குச் சேமித்த பெரும்பொருள்
ஏழைக்கு வழங்குதல் சுகம் சுகம்
The precious wealth earned by sweat
Directing it in the right path is joy, joy
The grand wealth saved for tomorrow
Giving to the poor is joy, joy
ஞானம் எழுதிய கோடுபோல்
நரையொன்று விழுதல் சுகம் சுகம்
வாழ்க்கையின் விளிம்பிலே
வார்த்தைகள் குறைவது சுகம் சுகம்
Like a line drawn by wisdom
A strand of grey hair falling is joy, joy
At the edge of life
Words diminishing is joy, joy
பற்றிய பந்தம் பற்றுகளை
முற்றும் அறுத்தல் சுகம் சுகம்
உயிரும் பொருளும் ஒன்றென
உணர்ந்து முடித்தல் சுகம் சுகம்
The attachments held fast
Transforming into solace is joy, joy
That life and matter are one
Realizing and ending is joy, joy
அண்டத்தில் சுழலும் அனைத்தையும்
பிண்டத்தில் உணர்தல் சுகம் சுகம்
பிண்டத்தில் துடிக்கும் பொருள்களை
அண்டத்தில் கலத்தல் சுகம் சுகம்
Everything spinning in the macrocosm
Realizing within the microcosm is joy, joy
Things pulsing in the microcosm
Merging into the macrocosm is joy, joy
அண்டத்தில் சுழலும் அனைத்தையும்
பிண்டத்தில் உணர்தல் சுகம் சுகம்
பிண்டத்தில் துடிக்கும் பொருள்களை
அண்டத்தில் கலத்தல் சுகம் சுகம்
Everything spinning in the macrocosm
Realizing within the microcosm is joy, joy
Things pulsing in the microcosm
Merging into the macrocosm is joy, joy
நீண்ட வாழ்வின் நிகழ்வினை
நினைவுறும் ஒருகணம் சுகம் சுகம்
ஆழ்ந்த நினைவின் சங்கிலி
அறுபடும் மறுகணம் சுகம் சுகம்
The events of a long life
Remembering in a single moment is joy, joy
The chain of low memories
Breaking in the next instant is joy, joy
யாசித்த படியே துயில்கையில்
யாத்திரை முடிதல் சுகம் சுகம்
நேசித்த உயிரின் கரங்களில்
நிம்மதி பெறுதல் சுகம் சுகம்
As a cuckoo sings peacefully
Completing the journey is joy, joy
In the hands of a beloved soul
Attaining peace is joy, joy
In the hands of a beloved soul
Attaining peace is joy, joy
Attaining peace is joy, joy
Vaazhvae sugam sugam
Life is joy, joy
Vaanum mannum sugam sugam
The sky and the earth are joy, joy
Vaazhvae sugam sugam
Life is joy, joy
Vaanum mannum sugam sugam
The sky and the earth are joy, joy
Perandam sugam sugam
The universe is joy, joy
Piraviyin payanae sugam sugam
The ultimate purpose of birth is joy, joy
Maadhavin anaippinill
Within a mother's embrace
Maarbaga veppam sugam sugam
The warmth of the chest is joy, joy
Thaalattil isaiperum
Achieving music in a lullaby
Thaai mozhi chorkal sugam sugam
Mother tongue words are joy, joy
Bhoomiyin nalangalai
The goodness of the earth
Pulangalil nugardhal sugam sugam
Savoring through senses is joy, joy
Pulangalai kadandhadhai
That which transcends the senses
Budhiyil unarndhal sugam sugam
Realizing through intellect is joy, joy
Eesan arulaal sugam sugam
By God's grace, joy, joy
Eesan aadhal sugam sugam
Becoming God is joy, joy
Iraimai enbadhu karaindhupoi
Divinity dissolving away
Iyarkaiyil izhaidhal sugam sugam
Blending into nature is joy, joy
Thavara ilaigalin thalaigalil
On the tips of plant leaves
Thangiya mazhai thuli sugam sugam
A lingering raindrop is joy, joy
Oru latcham nadhiyil kulithidum
Bathing in a hundred thousand rivers
Otrai suriyan sugam sugam
A single sun is joy, joy
Thavara ilaigalin thalaigalil
On the tips of plant leaves
Thangiya mazhai thuli sugam sugam
A lingering raindrop is joy, joy
Oru latcham nadhiyil kulithidum
Bathing in a hundred thousand rivers
Otrai suriyan sugam sugam
A single sun is joy, joy
Neela vaanil padinthidum
Settling in the blue sky
Niramatra nirangal sugam sugam
Colorless colors are joy, joy
Neenda iravil kumizhvidum
Bubbling up in a long night
Nisaptha idaiveli sugam sugam
The silent space is joy, joy
Kannorubal konjam mayanginal
If one eye dozes off a little
Innoru paal thaan sugam sugam
The other side is truly joy, joy
Kaamam kadandha yogamae
A yogic state beyond desire
Kaadhalin aridhal sugam sugam
Understanding love is joy, joy
Thaerndha pin thelindha pin
After choosing and getting clarity
Thirumanam kolvathu sugam sugam
Entering wedlock is joy, joy
Mudhal iravu enbadhu iruvarukkum
The first night being for both
Mudhal mudhal aadhal sugam sugam
Happening for the very first time is joy, joy
Karuvuttra pennaal vaiyitrinai
For a pregnant woman, on her belly
Kanavan thadavudhal sugam sugam
The husband caressing is joy, joy
Thagapan aakkiya manaivi mel
Over the wife who made him a father
Thalaivan kanneer sugam sugam
The leader's tears are joy, joy
Thoongiya pillai soodhithu
Checking on the sleeping child
Thunaiyai ezhupputhal sugam sugam
Waking up the partner is joy, joy
Mazhalaigal kudaikkul odhungida
While children huddle under an umbrella
Mazhaiyil nanaivadhu sugam sugam
Getting drenched in the rain is joy, joy
Vervaiyil eettiya arum porul
The precious wealth earned by sweat
Nervazhi serthal sugam sugam
Directing it in the right path is joy, joy
Naalaikku semitha perum porul
The grand wealth saved for tomorrow
Ezhaikku vazhanguthal sugam sugam
Giving to the poor is joy, joy
Vervaiyil eettiya arum porul
The precious wealth earned by sweat
Nervazhi serthal sugam sugam
Directing it in the right path is joy, joy
Naalaikku semitha perum porul
The grand wealth saved for tomorrow
Ezhaikku vazhanguthal sugam sugam
Giving to the poor is joy, joy
Gyanam ezhudhiya kodu pol
Like a line drawn by wisdom
Naraiyondru vizhudhal sugam sugam
A strand of grey hair falling is joy, joy
Vaazhkaiyin vilimbilae
At the edge of life
Vaarthaigal kuraivadhu sugam sugam
Words diminishing is joy, joy
Patriya bandham patrugalai
The attachments held fast
Matrum aaruthal sugam sugam
Transforming into solace is joy, joy
Uyirum porulum ondrena
That life and matter are one
Unarndhu mudithal sugam sugam
Realizing and ending is joy, joy
Andathil suzhalum anaithaiyum
Everything spinning in the macrocosm
Pindathil unarndhal sugam sugam
Realizing within the microcosm is joy, joy
Pindathil thudikkum porulgalai
Things pulsing in the microcosm
Andathil kalathal sugam sugam
Merging into the macrocosm is joy, joy
Andathil suzhalum anaithaiyum
Everything spinning in the macrocosm
Pindathil unarndhal sugam sugam
Realizing within the microcosm is joy, joy
Pindathil thudikkum porulgalai
Things pulsing in the microcosm
Andathil kalathal sugam sugam
Merging into the macrocosm is joy, joy
Neenda vaazhvin nigazhvinai
The events of a long life
Ninaivurum oru ganam sugam sugam
Remembering in a single moment is joy, joy
Thazhndha ninaivin sangili
The chain of low memories
Arupadum maruganam sugam sugam
Breaking in the next instant is joy, joy
Yasithu padiyae kuyilgayil
As a cuckoo sings peacefully
Yaathirai mudithal sugam sugam
Completing the journey is joy, joy
Nesitha uyirin karangalil
In the hands of a beloved soul
Nimmadhi perudhal sugam sugam
Attaining peace is joy, joy
Nesitha uyirin karangalil
In the hands of a beloved soul
Nimmadhi perudhal sugam sugam
Attaining peace is joy, joy
Nimmadhi perudhal sugam sugam
Attaining peace is joy, joy
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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