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Vidhi Seitha

From Sumangali – 1959 · 1959

Lyricist: Nadarajan
Singers: Seerkazhi Govindarajan, R. Balasaraswathy
Music director: M. Ranga Rao
Movie name: Sumangali – 1959
Movie release year: 1959
Lyrics added on: 13 Nov 2024

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation

Vidhi seidha sadhiyo athaan

Needhi ellam neeyae athaan

Sadhi padhiya vaazha athaan

Kadhiyellam ponnen athaan

Vidhi seidha sadhiyo athaan

Needhi ellam neeyae athaan

Sadhi padhiya vaazha athaan

Kadhiyellam ponnen athaan

Vidhi seidha sadhiyo athaan

Inbam inbam enbadhellam

Thunbathin saayalae

Inbam inbam enbadhellam

Thunbathin saayalae

Panbum anbum serndhum

Veenaanadhae en aavalae

Vidhi seidha sadhiyo kannae

Needhi ellam neeyae kannae

Sadhi padhiyaaaga kannae

Kadhiyellam ponnen kannae

Vidhi seidha sadhiyo kannae

Vaasamilla poovai polae

Aasai indru aanadhae

Vaasamilla poovai polae

Aasai indru aanadhae

Paavai endhan vaazhvae

Padharaana payiraai ponadhae

Vidhi seidha sadhiyo athaan

Needhi ellam neeyae athaan

Sadhi padhiya vaazha athaan

Kadhiyellam ponnen athaan

Vidhi seidha sadhiyo athaan

Mazhaiyilladha payirai polae

Mayangi naanum veezhvadho

Mazhaiyilladha payirai polae

Mayangi naanum veezhvadho

Managiyae illamae ini

Nanae thaniyaai vaazhvadho

Vidhi seidha sadhiyo kannae

Needhi ellam neeyae kannae

Sadhi padhiya aaga kannae

Kadhiyellam ponnen kannae

Is this a cruel trick of fate, my beloved?

You are all the justice I have, my beloved.

For husband and wife to live together, my beloved,

is every refuge lost to us, my beloved?

Is this a cruel trick of fate, my beloved?

You are all the justice I have, my beloved.

For husband and wife to live together, my beloved,

is every refuge lost to us, my beloved?

Is this a cruel trick of fate, my beloved?

All that is called happiness

is only the shadow of sorrow.

All that is called happiness

is only the shadow of sorrow.

Even with good character and love,

all my longing has gone to waste.

Is this a cruel trick of fate, my darling?

You are all the justice I have, my darling.

For us to be husband and wife, my darling,

is every refuge lost to us, my darling?

Is this a cruel trick of fate, my darling?

Like a flower without any fragrance,

all my desires have become today.

Like a flower without any fragrance,

all my desires have become today.

This woman's entire life

has turned into empty, ruined chaff.

Is this a cruel trick of fate, my beloved?

You are all the justice I have, my beloved.

For husband and wife to live together, my beloved,

is every refuge lost to us, my beloved?

Is this a cruel trick of fate, my beloved?

Like a crop deprived of rain,

am I destined to wither and collapse?

Like a crop deprived of rain,

am I destined to wither and collapse?

Without my wife beside me,

must I live all alone from now on?

Is this a cruel trick of fate, my darling?

You are all the justice I have, my darling.

For us to be husband and wife, my darling,

is every refuge lost to us, my darling?

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This poignant song from the 1959 film 'Sumangali' captures a deeply emotional dialogue between lovers struggling against cruel destiny. They question whether fate has deliberately conspired to keep them apart and lament that all worldly happiness seems to be nothing more than a fleeting reflection of impending sorrow.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Vidhi / Needhi / Sadhi / Kadhi”

The second consonant 'dhi' matches across consecutive lines (Vidhi, Needhi, Sadhi, Kadhi), creating a rhythmic and melodious flow.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Vidhi seidha sadhiyo athaan / Vidhi seidha sadhiyo kannae”

The refrains end with the repetitive vocative words 'athaan' and 'kannae' at the end of alternating line groups.

Upamai (Simile)

“Vaasamilla poovai polae / Mazhaiyilladha payirai polae”

Desires are compared to a scentless flower ('Vaasamilla poovai polae') and a drought-stricken crop ('Mazhaiyilladha payirai polae') to emphasize barrenness and hopelessness.

Oxymoron / Contrast

“Inbam inbam enbadhellam / Thunbathin saayalae”

Contrasting 'Inbam' (happiness) with 'Thunbathin saayalae' (shadow of sorrow) highlights the deceptive nature of joy in their suffering lives.

Did you know?

Trivia

The 1959 movie 'Sumangali' featured music by M. Ranga Rao and lyrics by Nadarajan. The song showcases a blend of classical playback styles from Seerkazhi Govindarajan and R. Balasaraswathy, conveying heavy emotional weight through traditional Tamil poetic metaphors.

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