Vaazhvin Jeevan Kaadhale Sad
From Andhaman Kaidhi · 1952
- Lyricist
- Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthi
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- G. Govindarajulu Naidu
- Details
- Andhaman Kaidhi1952
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Vaazhvin jeevan kaadhalae | Love is the soul of life, |
| Valarum anbin nilaiyaalae | In this state of ever-growing affection, |
| Jegameedhilae…ae…ae… | In this entire world... |
| Vaazhvin jeevan kaadhalae | Love is the soul of life, |
| Valarum anbin nilaiyaalae | In this state of ever-growing affection, |
| Jegameedhilae…ae…ae… | In this entire world... |
| Vaazhvin jeevan kaadhalae | Love is the soul of life. |
| Female | |
| Soozhum inbam yaavumae | All the happiness that surrounds us, |
| Mei kaadhalaal undaagumae | Is created by true love. |
| Soozhum inbam yaavumae | All the happiness that surrounds us, |
| Mei kaadhalaal undaagumae | Is created by true love. |
| Meelaa thunbam moolum ennaalum | Eternal, inescapable sorrow kindles always, |
| Kaadhalar pirivaalae | Due to the separation of lovers. |
| Meelaa thunbam moolum ennaalum | Eternal, inescapable sorrow kindles always, |
| Kaadhalar pirivaalae hae…ae… | Due to the separation of lovers... |
| Female | |
| Vaazhvin jeevan kaadhalae | Love is the soul of life, |
| Valarum anbin nilaiyaalae | In this state of ever-growing affection, |
| Jegameedhilae…ae…ae… | In this entire world... |
| Vaazhvin jeevan kaadhalae | Love is the soul of life. |
| Female | |
| Kan vazhiyaegi karuthinil maevi | Entering through the eyes and dwelling in the mind, |
| Kalandhidum azhiyaa oviyamae | Merging into an immortal portrait. |
| Kan vazhiyaegi karuthinil maevi | Entering through the eyes and dwelling in the mind, |
| Kalandhidum azhiyaa oviyamae | Merging into an immortal portrait. |
| Vinnuyar vaanavil mogana kalaiezhil | A sky-high rainbow, a mesmerizing artistic beauty, |
| Vindhai kaaviyamae…ae…ae… | A wondrous epic poem... |
| Vinnuyar vaanavil mogana kalai ezhil | A sky-high rainbow, a mesmerizing artistic beauty, |
| Vindhai kaaviyamae hae…ae… | A wondrous epic poem... |
| Female | |
| Vaazhvin jeevan kaadhalae | Love is the soul of life, |
| Valarum anbin nilaiyaalae | In this state of ever-growing affection, |
| Jegameedhilae…ae…ae… | In this entire world... |
| Vaazhvin jeevan kaadhalae | Love is the soul of life. |
வாழ்வின் ஜீவன் காதலே
வளரும் அன்பின் நிலையாலே
ஜெகமீதிலே...ஏ...ஏ...
வாழ்வின் ஜீவன் காதலே
வளரும் அன்பின் நிலையாலே
ஜெகமீதிலே...ஏ...ஏ...
வாழ்வின் ஜீவன் காதலே
Love is the soul of life,
In this state of ever-growing affection,
In this entire world...
Love is the soul of life,
In this state of ever-growing affection,
In this entire world...
Love is the soul of life.
சூழும் இன்பம் யாவுமே
மெய்க் காதலால் உண்டாகுமே
சூழும் இன்பம் யாவுமே
மெய்க் காதலால் உண்டாகுமே
மீளாத் துன்பம் மூளும் மென்னாளும்
காதலர் பிரிவாலே
மீளாத் துன்பம் மூளும் மென்னாளும்
காதலர் பிரிவாலே ஹே......ஏ.....
All the happiness that surrounds us,
Is created by true love.
All the happiness that surrounds us,
Is created by true love.
Eternal, inescapable sorrow kindles always,
Due to the separation of lovers.
Eternal, inescapable sorrow kindles always,
Due to the separation of lovers...
வாழ்வின் ஜீவன் காதலே
வளரும் அன்பின் நிலையாலே
ஜெகமீதிலே...ஏ..ஏ...
வாழ்வின் ஜீவன் காதலே
Love is the soul of life,
In this state of ever-growing affection,
In this entire world...
Love is the soul of life.
கண் வழியேகிக் கருத்தினில் மேவி
கலந்திடும் அழியா ஓவியமே
கண் வழியேகிக் கருத்தினில் மேவி
கலந்திடும் அழியா ஓவியமே
விண்ணுயர் வானவில் மோகனக் கலையெழில்
விந்தைக் காவியமே
விண்ணுயர் வானவில் மோகனக் கலையெழில்
விந்தைக் காவியமே....ஹே.....ஏ......
Entering through the eyes and dwelling in the mind,
Merging into an immortal portrait.
Entering through the eyes and dwelling in the mind,
Merging into an immortal portrait.
A sky-high rainbow, a mesmerizing artistic beauty,
A wondrous epic poem...
A sky-high rainbow, a mesmerizing artistic beauty,
A wondrous epic poem...
வாழ்வின் ஜீவன் காதலே
வளரும் அன்பின் நிலையாலே
ஜெகமீதிலே...ஏ..ஏ...
வாழ்வின் ஜீவன் காதலே
Love is the soul of life,
In this state of ever-growing affection,
In this entire world...
Love is the soul of life.
Vaazhvin jeevan kaadhalae
Love is the soul of life,
Valarum anbin nilaiyaalae
In this state of ever-growing affection,
Jegameedhilae…ae…ae…
In this entire world...
Vaazhvin jeevan kaadhalae
Love is the soul of life,
Valarum anbin nilaiyaalae
In this state of ever-growing affection,
Jegameedhilae…ae…ae…
In this entire world...
Vaazhvin jeevan kaadhalae
Love is the soul of life.
Soozhum inbam yaavumae
All the happiness that surrounds us,
Mei kaadhalaal undaagumae
Is created by true love.
Soozhum inbam yaavumae
All the happiness that surrounds us,
Mei kaadhalaal undaagumae
Is created by true love.
Meelaa thunbam moolum ennaalum
Eternal, inescapable sorrow kindles always,
Kaadhalar pirivaalae
Due to the separation of lovers.
Meelaa thunbam moolum ennaalum
Eternal, inescapable sorrow kindles always,
Kaadhalar pirivaalae hae…ae…
Due to the separation of lovers...
Vaazhvin jeevan kaadhalae
Love is the soul of life,
Valarum anbin nilaiyaalae
In this state of ever-growing affection,
Jegameedhilae…ae…ae…
In this entire world...
Vaazhvin jeevan kaadhalae
Love is the soul of life.
Kan vazhiyaegi karuthinil maevi
Entering through the eyes and dwelling in the mind,
Kalandhidum azhiyaa oviyamae
Merging into an immortal portrait.
Kan vazhiyaegi karuthinil maevi
Entering through the eyes and dwelling in the mind,
Kalandhidum azhiyaa oviyamae
Merging into an immortal portrait.
Vinnuyar vaanavil mogana kalaiezhil
A sky-high rainbow, a mesmerizing artistic beauty,
Vindhai kaaviyamae…ae…ae…
A wondrous epic poem...
Vinnuyar vaanavil mogana kalai ezhil
A sky-high rainbow, a mesmerizing artistic beauty,
Vindhai kaaviyamae hae…ae…
A wondrous epic poem...
Vaazhvin jeevan kaadhalae
Love is the soul of life,
Valarum anbin nilaiyaalae
In this state of ever-growing affection,
Jegameedhilae…ae…ae…
In this entire world...
Vaazhvin jeevan kaadhalae
Love is the soul of life.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Vaazhvin Jeevan Kaadhalae from the 1952 Tamil film Andhaman Kaidhi celebrates love as the core essence of human existence and the ultimate source of true joy in the world. Written by Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthi, the lyrics describe how love enters through the sight, settles into the mind, and transforms into an imperishable piece of art, resembling a majestic rainbow and a grand epic poem. The song also touches upon the tragic side of romantic devotion, noting that while true love brings surrounding happiness, the painful separation of lovers sparks endless and inescapable grief.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kalandhidum azhiyaa oviyamae”
Love is metaphorically framed as an immortal painting (azhiyaa oviyam) and a wondrous epic poem (vindhai kaaviyam) created when vision meets thought.
Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai)
“Vinnuyar vaanavil mogana kalaiezhil”
Repetition of the initial 'V' sound across 'Vinnuyar', 'Vaanavil', and 'Vindhai' adds rhythmic and poetic beauty.
Visual Imagery
“Kan vazhiyaegi karuthinil maevi”
Evokes a vivid image of love's journey entering through the eyes ('Kan vazhiyaegi') and permanently residing within thought and mind ('karuthinil maevi').
Antithesis
“Meelaa thunbam moolum ennaalum”
Juxtaposes the supreme bliss born out of true love ('soozhum inbam') against the eternal sorrow caused by lovers' separation ('meelaa thunbam').
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Trivia
Andhaman Kaidhi (1952) is a classic Tamil drama film starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and P. K. Saraswathi. Originally a successful stage play written by Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthi, it was adapted into film with music jointly composed by G. Ramanathan and K. V. Mahadevan. This particular duet was rendered by C. S. Jayaraman and T. V. Rathinam.
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