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Vanamellam Shenbagapoo Male

From Nadodi Pattukkaran · 1992

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Nadodi Pattukkaran
Movie release year
1992
Lyrics added on
26 Sept 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
:Vanamellaam shenbagappoo
Vaanellaam kungumappoo
Then podhigai kaatrinilae
Sendhazhampoo
Vanamellaam shenbagappoo
Vaanellaam kungumappoo
Then podhigai kaatrinilae
Sendhazhampoo
Nallavanga vaazhkkaikkellaam
Saami thaanae kaappu
Naamellaam dheiva padaippu …
Vanamellaam shenbagappoo
Vaanellaam kungumappoo
Then podhigai kaatrinilae
Sendhazhampoo
Aathoram poongarumbu
Kaaththirukkum siru erumbu
Akkaraiyil aayiram poo poo poo
Pooththirukku thaamara poo
Ponniraththu kaanjarampoo
Putham pudhu poonjirupu toppu
Eppodhum maaraappu
Eduppaana poondhoppu
Enna enna engum thiththipp poo poo
Ottaadha oodhappoo
Udhiraadha veerappu
Vanna vanna inbam rettipp poo poo
Vazhi muzhudhum vanappu enakkazhaippu
Pudhu thogupu vagupu kanakkeduppu
Vanamellaam shenbagappoo
Vaanellaam kungumappoo
Then podhigai kaatrinilae
Sendhazhampoo
Kettavarkku manam irumbu
Nallavarai nee virumbu
Ellorkkum varuvadhindha mooppu
Ezhaigalin nalluzhaippu
Enna ingu avar pizhaippu
Vaazhvu varum endru ethir paarppu
Veenaaga ilukkum vambu
Vinaiyaagum kaikalappu
Vittu vidu chinna thambi yeippu
Kaiyyodu edu silambu
Kalandhaada nimirndhezhumbu
Kaiyil varum nalla nalla vaaippu
Viruviruppu irukku surusuruppu
Aruvaruppu othukku varum sirappu
{Vanamellaam shenbagappoo
Vaanellaam kungumappoo
Then podhigai kaatrinilae
Sendhazhampoo} (2)
Nallavanga vaazhkkaikkellaam
Saami thaanae kaappu
Naamellaam dheiva padaippu …
Vanamellaam shenbagappoo
Vaanellaam kungumappoo
Then podhigai kaatrinilae
Sendhazhampoo
Across the forest, champak flowers bloom,
Across the whole sky, saffron hues spread,
In the breeze from the southern Pothigai hills,
blossoms the fragrant red screw-pine flower.
Across the forest, champak flowers bloom,
Across the whole sky, saffron hues spread,
In the breeze from the southern Pothigai hills,
blossoms the fragrant red screw-pine flower.
For the lives of all good people,
God Himself is the sole protector!
We are all creations of the Divine...
Across the forest, champak flowers bloom,
Across the whole sky, saffron hues spread,
In the breeze from the southern Pothigai hills,
blossoms the fragrant red screw-pine flower.
By the riverbank grows the sweet sugarcane,
where a tiny ant waits with hope.
On the other bank, a thousand flowers bloom, bloom, bloom!
The lotus has blossomed,
along with golden kanjiram flowers.
In this grove of fresh, smiling blooms,
always draped in beauty,
stands an attractive garden of flowers!
What sweetness, what sweet blossoms everywhere!
The purple flower that stands apart,
and a courage that never fades,
colorful joys double and bloom!
The beauty along the entire path calls out to me,
a fresh collection, order, and count of wonders!
Across the forest, champak flowers bloom,
Across the whole sky, saffron hues spread,
In the breeze from the southern Pothigai hills,
blossoms the fragrant red screw-pine flower.
Wicked people have hearts of iron,
so love those who are truly good.
Old age comes to everyone in time,
yet despite the honest labor of the poor,
what is their livelihood here?
They live in hope that a better life will arrive.
Picking useless quarrels,
and getting into fights will only cause harm.
Little brother, give up cheating and deceiving!
Pick up the Silambam (martial arts staff) in your hand,
stand up tall, and join in the play!
Great opportunities will come straight to your hands.
There is excitement, there is lively energy!
Cast aside ill feelings, and greatness will come!
Across the forest, champak flowers bloom,
Across the whole sky, saffron hues spread,
In the breeze from the southern Pothigai hills,
blossoms the fragrant red screw-pine flower!
For the lives of all good people,
God Himself is the sole protector!
We are all creations of the Divine...
Across the forest, champak flowers bloom,
Across the whole sky, saffron hues spread,
In the breeze from the southern Pothigai hills,
blossoms the fragrant red screw-pine flower.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Vanamellaam Shenbagappoo' from Nadodi Pattukkaran (1992) is a joyous folk celebration of nature, moral righteousness, and human resilience. The song opens with vivid imagery of sweet Podhigai breezes and abundant forest blossoms, serving as a metaphor for the beauty inherent in a pure life. It reflects on philosophical truths, assuring that God protects the virtuous while reminding listeners that old age and mortality await everyone equally. Through simple yet evocative folk rhythm, lyricist Gangai Amaran weaves advice on eschewing evil ways, hard work, and maintaining optimism despite poverty. The song encourages brotherhood, honesty, and living in harmony with nature, framing life as a dancing journey where good opportunities naturally come to those who discard hatred and embody active energy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Vanamellaam shenbagappoo / Vaanellaam kungumappoo”

Repetition of initial consonant sounds across adjacent phrases, such as 'Vanamellaam' and 'Vaanellaam'.

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Ottaadha oodhappoo / Udhiraadha veerappu”

Matching second letters in consecutive lines ('na' sound in Vanamellaam and Vaanellaam, 'tti' sound in Ottaadha and Udhiraadha).

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Akkaraiyil aayiram poo poo poo / Pooththirukku thaamara poo”

Rhythmic repeating end sounds using flower suffixes ('poo') and noun endings across lines.

Imagery & Metaphor

“Vaanellaam kungumappoo / Then podhigai kaatrinilae”

Vivid nature imagery comparing skies and forests to red kumkum and traditional flowers to evoke rural beauty and emotional warmth.

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Trivia

Nadodi Pattukkaran (1992) stars Prashanth and Bhanupriya in lead roles. The film's music was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, featuring classic folk-infused melodies that highlighted rural Tamil culture.

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