Vazhkkai Ennum Odam
From Poompuhar · 1964
- Lyricist
- M. Karunanidhi
- Singer
- K. B. Sundarambal
- Music director
- R. Sudharsanam
- Details
- Poompuhar1964
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Oruvanukku oruthi endra | Holding tight to the breath of life in fidelity to one person |
| Uyir moochai ulladakki… | Containing the very breath of life... |
| Aran ena pattadhae il vaazhkkai… | Domestic life is defined as a shield of righteousness... |
| Adhuvum… | That too... |
| Piran pazhippadhillaayin nandru yenum… | If it is not blamed by others, it is considered good... |
| Thirukkuralai maravaadhae… | Do not forget the Thirukkural... |
| Thirukkuralai maravaadhae… | Do not forget the Thirukkural... |
| Dhisai thavari pogaadhae… | Do not lose your way... |
| Ae… ae… ae… ae… ae… | Ae... ae... ae... ae... ae... |
| Female | |
| Vaazhkkai enum odam | The boat called life |
| Vazhangugindra paadam | The lesson it imparts |
| Maanidarin manadhinilae | In the hearts of humanity |
| Marakka onnaa vaedham | Is an unforgettable scripture |
| Female | |
| Vaazhkkai enum odam | The boat called life |
| Vazhangugindra paadam | The lesson it imparts |
| Maanidarin manadhinilae | In the hearts of humanity |
| Marakka onnaa vaedham | Is an unforgettable scripture |
| Vaazhkkai enum odam… | The boat called life... |
| Female | |
| {Vaalibam enbadhu | Youth is |
| Kalaigindra vaedam adhil | A disguise that eventually dissolves, in which |
| Vandhadhu varattum | 'Let come what may' |
| Enbavan muzhu moodan} (2) | He who says so is an absolute fool |
| Female | |
| Varum mun kaappavan | One who protects before danger comes |
| Thaan arivaali | He alone is wise |
| Puyal varum mun kaappavan thaan | One who protects before the storm strikes |
| Arivaali | Is truly wise |
| Adhu vandha pinnae thavippavan | One who suffers after it strikes |
| Thaan yaemaali | Is a victim of foolishness |
| Female | |
| Vaazhkkai enum odam | The boat called life |
| Vazhangugindra paadam | The lesson it imparts |
| Maanidarin manadhinilae | In the hearts of humanity |
| Marakka onnaa vaedham | Is an unforgettable scripture |
| Vaazhkkai enum odam… | The boat called life... |
| Female | |
| Thuduppugal illaa padagu | A boat without oars |
| Alaigal azhaikkindra dhisai ellaam pogum | Will drift in whatever direction the waves pull it |
| Theemaiyai thaduppavar illaa vaazhvum | A life without moral restraint against evil |
| Andha padagin nilai polae aagum | Will end up in the same condition as that oarless boat |
| Andha padagin nilai polae aagum | Will end up in the same condition as that oarless boat |
| Female | |
| Vaazhkkai enum odam | The boat called life |
| Vazhangugindra paadam | The lesson it imparts |
| Maanidarin manadhinilae | In the hearts of humanity |
| Marakka onnaa vaedham | Is an unforgettable scripture |
| Vaazhkkai enum odam… | The boat called life... |
ஒருவனுக்கு ஒருத்தி என்ற
உயிர் மூச்சை உள்ளடக்கி...
அறன் எனப் பட்டதே இல் வாழ்க்கை...
அதுவும்...
பிறன் பழிப்பதில்லாயின் நன்று எனும்...
திருக்குறளை மறவாதே... திருக்குறளை மறவாதே...
திசை தவறிப் போகாதே... ஏ... ஏ... ஏ... ஏ... ஏ...
Holding tight to the breath of life in fidelity to one person
Containing the very breath of life...
Domestic life is defined as a shield of righteousness...
That too...
If it is not blamed by others, it is considered good...
Do not forget the Thirukkural...
Do not forget the Thirukkural...
Do not lose your way...
Ae... ae... ae... ae... ae...
வாழ்க்கை எனும் ஓடம்
வழங்குகின்ற பாடம்
மானிடரின் மனதினிலே
மறக்க ஒண்ணா வேதம்
The boat called life
The lesson it imparts
In the hearts of humanity
Is an unforgettable scripture
வாழ்க்கை எனும் ஓடம்
வழங்குகின்ற பாடம்
மானிடரின் மனதினிலே
மறக்க ஒண்ணா வேதம்
வாழ்க்கை எனும் ஓடம்...
The boat called life
The lesson it imparts
In the hearts of humanity
Is an unforgettable scripture
The boat called life...
வாலிபம் என்பது கலைகின்ற வேடம் அதில்
வந்தது வரட்டும் என்பவன் முழு மூடன்
வாலிபம் என்பது கலைகின்ற வேடம் அதில்
வந்தது வரட்டும் என்பவன் முழு மூடன்
வரும் முன் காப்பவன் தான் அறிவாளி
புயல் வரும் முன் காப்பவன் தான் அறிவாளி
அது வந்த பின்னே தவிப்பவன் தான் ஏமாளி
Youth is
A disguise that eventually dissolves, in which
'Let come what may'
He who says so is an absolute fool
வாழ்க்கை எனும் ஓடம்
வழங்குகின்ற பாடம்
மானிடரின் மனதினிலே
மறக்க ஒண்ணா வேதம்
வாழ்க்கை எனும் ஓடம்...
One who protects before danger comes
He alone is wise
One who protects before the storm strikes
Is truly wise
One who suffers after it strikes
Is a victim of foolishness
துடுப்புகள் இல்லா படகு
அலைகள் அழைக்கின்ற திசை எல்லாம் போகும்
தீமையை தடுப்பவர் இல்லா வாழ்வும்
அந்த படகின் நிலை போலே ஆகும்
அந்த படகின் நிலை போலே ஆகும்
The boat called life
The lesson it imparts
In the hearts of humanity
Is an unforgettable scripture
The boat called life...
வாழ்க்கை எனும் ஓடம்
வழங்குகின்ற பாடம்
மானிடரின் மனதினிலே
மறக்க ஒண்ணா வேதம்
வாழ்க்கை எனும் ஓடம்...
A boat without oars
Will drift in whatever direction the waves pull it
A life without moral restraint against evil
Will end up in the same condition as that oarless boat
Will end up in the same condition as that oarless boat
The boat called life
The lesson it imparts
In the hearts of humanity
Is an unforgettable scripture
The boat called life...
Oruvanukku oruthi endra
Holding tight to the breath of life in fidelity to one person
Uyir moochai ulladakki…
Containing the very breath of life...
Aran ena pattadhae il vaazhkkai…
Domestic life is defined as a shield of righteousness...
Adhuvum…
That too...
Piran pazhippadhillaayin nandru yenum…
If it is not blamed by others, it is considered good...
Thirukkuralai maravaadhae…
Do not forget the Thirukkural...
Thirukkuralai maravaadhae…
Do not forget the Thirukkural...
Dhisai thavari pogaadhae…
Do not lose your way...
Ae… ae… ae… ae… ae…
Ae... ae... ae... ae... ae...
Vaazhkkai enum odam
The boat called life
Vazhangugindra paadam
The lesson it imparts
Maanidarin manadhinilae
In the hearts of humanity
Marakka onnaa vaedham
Is an unforgettable scripture
Vaazhkkai enum odam
The boat called life
Vazhangugindra paadam
The lesson it imparts
Maanidarin manadhinilae
In the hearts of humanity
Marakka onnaa vaedham
Is an unforgettable scripture
Vaazhkkai enum odam…
The boat called life...
{Vaalibam enbadhu
Youth is
Kalaigindra vaedam adhil
A disguise that eventually dissolves, in which
Vandhadhu varattum
'Let come what may'
Enbavan muzhu moodan} (2)
He who says so is an absolute fool
Varum mun kaappavan
One who protects before danger comes
Thaan arivaali
He alone is wise
Puyal varum mun kaappavan thaan
One who protects before the storm strikes
Arivaali
Is truly wise
Adhu vandha pinnae thavippavan
One who suffers after it strikes
Thaan yaemaali
Is a victim of foolishness
Vaazhkkai enum odam
The boat called life
Vazhangugindra paadam
The lesson it imparts
Maanidarin manadhinilae
In the hearts of humanity
Marakka onnaa vaedham
Is an unforgettable scripture
Vaazhkkai enum odam…
The boat called life...
Thuduppugal illaa padagu
A boat without oars
Alaigal azhaikkindra dhisai ellaam pogum
Will drift in whatever direction the waves pull it
Theemaiyai thaduppavar illaa vaazhvum
A life without moral restraint against evil
Andha padagin nilai polae aagum
Will end up in the same condition as that oarless boat
Andha padagin nilai polae aagum
Will end up in the same condition as that oarless boat
Vaazhkkai enum odam
The boat called life
Vazhangugindra paadam
The lesson it imparts
Maanidarin manadhinilae
In the hearts of humanity
Marakka onnaa vaedham
Is an unforgettable scripture
Vaazhkkai enum odam…
The boat called life...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This philosophical song from the movie Poompuhar emphasizes moral principles, foresight, and ethical living grounded in classic Tamil literature like Thirukkural. It uses the metaphor of a boat navigating treacherous waters to symbolize human life, warning against recklessness during youth and advocating for prudence and righteous guidance. The lyricist highlights that living without moral guardrails or foresight leads to aimless drifting, much like a boat without oars pushed by chaotic waves. Ultimately, it serves as a powerful call to virtue, wisdom, and moral accountability.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vaazhkkai enum odam”
'Vaazhkkai enum odam' directly equates human life to a boat navigating open waters.
Monai (Alliteration)
“Vaazhkkai enum odam / Vazhangugindra paadam”
Repetition of the initial sound 'V' in 'Vaazhkkai' and 'Vazhangugindra'.
Simile / Analogy (Uvamai)
“Thuduppugal illaa padagu... Theemaiyai thaduppavar illaa vaazhvum”
Compares a life lacking moral restraint to an oarless boat helpless against ocean waves.
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Trivia
Poompuhar (1964) is an epic film adaptation of Silappathikaram, written by former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi, known for his masterful command over classical Tamil literature and rhetoric.
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