Varatha Kalangal
From Nadhiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal · 1980
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, S. P. Shailaja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Nadhiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal1980
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Varadha kaalangal vandha pon naal amma | This is the golden day when long-awaited times have finally arrived, oh dear. |
| Peraadha inbangal konda nannaal amma | This is the auspicious day filled with unprecedented bliss, oh dear. |
| Oru deivam vandhathu en sogam kandathu | A god came into my life, witnessed my grief, |
| Kaavalaai nindrathu | And stood as a protective guardian. |
| Female | |
| Varadha kaalangal vandha pon naal amma | This is the golden day when long-awaited times have finally arrived, oh dear. |
| Peraadha inbangal konda nannaal amma | This is the auspicious day filled with unprecedented bliss, oh dear. |
| Female | |
| Kaalangal maarum kavalaigal theerum | Times will change and worries will cease, |
| Kaathirundhaal | If one waits with patience. |
| Thaaiyidam pillai serndhathu mullai | The child has returned to the mother like a sweet jasmine, |
| Yaar maruppaar | Who can deny this truth? |
| Female | |
| Naduvil vandhavar kedudhal seibavar | Those who intervened in the middle were evil-doers, |
| Uravai angum ingumaaga thaan maattrinaar | They manipulated and shifted relationships back and forth. |
| Idhu kaalam seidha kolam andri ver yedhu | What else is this if not a play designed by fate? |
| Female | |
| Varadha kaalangal vandha pon naal amma | This is the golden day when long-awaited times have finally arrived, oh dear. |
| Peraadha inbangal konda nannaal amma | This is the auspicious day filled with unprecedented bliss, oh dear. |
| Female | |
| Paedhaiyai pola vaazhndhuvittenae | I lived like a naive and foolish person, |
| Soozhchiyinaal | Because of a wicked conspiracy. |
| Pillaiyai indru paarthu vitten | Today, I have finally seen my child, |
| Un aadharavaal | Through your kind support. |
| Female | |
| Nandri sollavae endrum ennavae | To express my endless gratitude and affection, |
| Manadhil inbam kodiyaaga nee kaatinaai | You showed a million happinesses in my heart. |
| Ini naanum endhan pillai kooda vazhvenae | From now on, I too shall live together with my child. |
| Female | |
| Varadha kaalangal vandha pon naal amma | This is the golden day when long-awaited times have finally arrived, oh dear. |
| Peraadha inbangal konda nannaal amma | This is the auspicious day filled with unprecedented bliss, oh dear. |
| Oru annai nenjilae pudhu inbam sernthathu | A fresh joy filled the heart of a mother, |
| Thaaimaiyai kandhathu | It embraced true motherhood once again. |
| Varadha kaalangal vandha pon naal amma | This is the golden day when long-awaited times have finally arrived, oh dear. |
| Peraadha inbangal konda nannaal amma | This is the auspicious day filled with unprecedented bliss, oh dear. |
வராத காலங்கள் வந்த பொன் நாளம்மா
பெறாத இன்பங்கள் கொண்ட நன்னாளம்மா
ஒரு தெய்வம் வந்தது என் சோகம் கண்டது
காவலாய் நின்றது............
This is the golden day when long-awaited times have finally arrived, oh dear.
This is the auspicious day filled with unprecedented bliss, oh dear.
A god came into my life, witnessed my grief,
And stood as a protective guardian.
வராத காலங்கள் வந்த பொன் நாளம்மா
பெறாத இன்பங்கள் கொண்ட நன்னாளம்மா
This is the golden day when long-awaited times have finally arrived, oh dear.
This is the auspicious day filled with unprecedented bliss, oh dear.
காலங்கள் மாறும் கவலைகள் தீரும்
காத்திருந்தால்.........
தாயிடம் பிள்ளை சேர்ந்தது முல்லை
யார் மறுப்பார்...........
Times will change and worries will cease,
If one waits with patience.
The child has returned to the mother like a sweet jasmine,
Who can deny this truth?
நடுவில் வந்தவர் கெடுதல் செய்தவர்
உறவை அங்கும் இங்குமாகதான் மாற்றினார்
இது காலம் செய்த கோலம் அன்றி வேறேது
Those who intervened in the middle were evil-doers,
They manipulated and shifted relationships back and forth.
What else is this if not a play designed by fate?
வராத காலங்கள் வந்த பொன் நாளம்மா
பெறாத இன்பங்கள் கொண்ட நன்னாளம்மா
This is the golden day when long-awaited times have finally arrived, oh dear.
This is the auspicious day filled with unprecedented bliss, oh dear.
பேதையை போல வாழ்ந்துவிட்டேனே
சூழ்ச்சியினால்.......
பிள்ளையை இன்று பார்த்து விட்டேன்
உன் ஆதரவால்.........
I lived like a naive and foolish person,
Because of a wicked conspiracy.
Today, I have finally seen my child,
Through your kind support.
நன்றி சொல்லவே என்றும் எண்ணவே
மனதில் இன்பம் கோடியாக நீ காட்டினாய்
இனி நானும் எந்தன் பிள்ளை கூட வாழ்வேனே
To express my endless gratitude and affection,
You showed a million happinesses in my heart.
From now on, I too shall live together with my child.
வராத காலங்கள் வந்த பொன் நாளம்மா
பெறாத இன்பங்கள் கொண்ட நன்னாளம்மா
ஒரு அன்னை நெஞ்சிலே புது
இன்பம் பிறந்தது தாய்மையை தந்தது........
This is the golden day when long-awaited times have finally arrived, oh dear.
This is the auspicious day filled with unprecedented bliss, oh dear.
A fresh joy filled the heart of a mother,
It embraced true motherhood once again.
This is the golden day when long-awaited times have finally arrived, oh dear.
This is the auspicious day filled with unprecedented bliss, oh dear.
வராத காலங்கள் வந்த பொன் நாளம்மா
பெறாத இன்பங்கள் கொண்ட நன்னாளம்மா
Varadha kaalangal vandha pon naal amma
This is the golden day when long-awaited times have finally arrived, oh dear.
Peraadha inbangal konda nannaal amma
This is the auspicious day filled with unprecedented bliss, oh dear.
Oru deivam vandhathu en sogam kandathu
A god came into my life, witnessed my grief,
Kaavalaai nindrathu
And stood as a protective guardian.
Varadha kaalangal vandha pon naal amma
This is the golden day when long-awaited times have finally arrived, oh dear.
Peraadha inbangal konda nannaal amma
This is the auspicious day filled with unprecedented bliss, oh dear.
Kaalangal maarum kavalaigal theerum
Times will change and worries will cease,
Kaathirundhaal
If one waits with patience.
Thaaiyidam pillai serndhathu mullai
The child has returned to the mother like a sweet jasmine,
Yaar maruppaar
Who can deny this truth?
Naduvil vandhavar kedudhal seibavar
Those who intervened in the middle were evil-doers,
Uravai angum ingumaaga thaan maattrinaar
They manipulated and shifted relationships back and forth.
Idhu kaalam seidha kolam andri ver yedhu
What else is this if not a play designed by fate?
Varadha kaalangal vandha pon naal amma
This is the golden day when long-awaited times have finally arrived, oh dear.
Peraadha inbangal konda nannaal amma
This is the auspicious day filled with unprecedented bliss, oh dear.
Paedhaiyai pola vaazhndhuvittenae
I lived like a naive and foolish person,
Soozhchiyinaal
Because of a wicked conspiracy.
Pillaiyai indru paarthu vitten
Today, I have finally seen my child,
Un aadharavaal
Through your kind support.
Nandri sollavae endrum ennavae
To express my endless gratitude and affection,
Manadhil inbam kodiyaaga nee kaatinaai
You showed a million happinesses in my heart.
Ini naanum endhan pillai kooda vazhvenae
From now on, I too shall live together with my child.
Varadha kaalangal vandha pon naal amma
This is the golden day when long-awaited times have finally arrived, oh dear.
Peraadha inbangal konda nannaal amma
This is the auspicious day filled with unprecedented bliss, oh dear.
Oru annai nenjilae pudhu inbam sernthathu
A fresh joy filled the heart of a mother,
Thaaimaiyai kandhathu
It embraced true motherhood once again.
Varadha kaalangal vandha pon naal amma
This is the golden day when long-awaited times have finally arrived, oh dear.
Peraadha inbangal konda nannaal amma
This is the auspicious day filled with unprecedented bliss, oh dear.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This poignant song celebrates the joyful reunion of a long-separated mother and her child. It expresses deep relief and gratitude after surviving years of pain, deceit, and conspiratorial division. The mother acknowledges the divine support that protected her and reunited her with her child, reaffirming that patience eventually brings an end to sorrow.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Varadha kaalangal vandha pon naal amma”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Va' in 'Varadha' and 'Vandha'.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Varadha kaalangal... / Peraadha inbangal...”
Matching second consonant 'ra' in 'Varadha' and 'Peraadha'.
Metaphor
“Idhu kaalam seidha kolam andri ver yedhu”
Describing time's unpredictable twists as a 'kolam' (decorative pattern).
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Trivia
The film 'Nadhiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal' (1980) features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja and starred Jayalalithaa and Sarath Babu. Lyricist Kannadasan frequently used personifications of time ('Kaalam') and destiny in his emotional tracks, especially those dealing with familial relationships and motherly affection.
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