Yaaraga Irundhal
From Kavi Raja Kalamegam · 1978
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Details
- Kavi Raja Kalamegam1978
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| ……………… | |
| Female | |
| Yaaraaga irunthaal enna | Whoever it may be, what does it matter? |
| Yaaraaga irunthaal enna | Whoever it may be, what does it matter? |
| Idhil arasanenna illai aandiyenna | In this, what difference is a king or a beggar? |
| Aiyyaa yaaraaga irunthaal enna | Oh sir, whoever it may be, what does it matter? |
| Yaaraaga irunthaal enna | Whoever it may be, what does it matter? |
| Female | |
| Paramporul samasthaanam kondaadum pantham | It is a relationship celebrated by the divine realm of the Supreme Being, |
| Aa…aa…aaa….aa….aa….. | Aa…aa…aaa….aa….aa….. |
| Paarpathum ketpathum ellorkkum sontham | Seeing and hearing are rights belonging to everyone, |
| Paarpathum ketpathum ellorkkum sontham | Seeing and hearing are rights belonging to everyone. |
| Manathilethu ninaivilaethu pirivinai | Where is division in the mind or in thought? |
| Iraivan veedu tharuvathaagum uravinai | The divine home grants us this kinship. |
| Female | |
| : Ninaikka ninaikka inikkum sugangal | : Pleasures that taste sweeter the more one thinks of them, |
| Peruvathenna urimaiyudan ketpavargal | What do those who demand them with full right obtain? |
| Female | |
| : Yaaraaga irunthaal enna…. | : Whoever it may be, what does it matter... |
| Female | |
| Sivanukku umaiyenna aththai magalaa | Is Uma paternal aunt's daughter to Lord Shiva? |
| Sivanukku umaiyenna aththai magalaa | Is Uma paternal aunt's daughter to Lord Shiva? |
| Avan maganukku deivaanai maman magalaam | Is Deivanai maternal uncle's daughter to His son? |
| Avan maganukku deivaanai maman magalaam | Is Deivanai maternal uncle's daughter to His son? |
| Iraivanin veettinilor jaathiyillai | There is no caste in the house of God, |
| Iraivanin veettinilor jaathiyillai | There is no caste in the house of God, |
| Adhai ennidam ketka oru needhiyillaiyae | There is no justice or right to question me about that. |
| Female | |
| Vaigai aattrin karaiyil vaazhum sokkanum | Lord Sundareswarar (Sokkan) living on the banks of the Vaigai river, |
| Malaiyarajan nangaiyaana selviyum | And the maiden daughter of the King of Mountains (Meenakshi), |
| Inainthu mudiththu anainthu suvaiththa | Who united, wed, embraced, and savored love, |
| Inimaiyathu kanavumilai kadhaiyumillai | That sweetness is neither a dream nor a myth. |
| Female | |
| Yaaraaga irunthaal enna…. | Whoever it may be, what does it matter... |
| Female | |
| Kannukkor thadai kaalukkor thadai | Obstacles for the eyes, obstacles for the feet, |
| Pengalukke iduveer | You impose them only upon women! |
| Male | |
| …………. | |
| Female | |
| Ponnukko illai pugazhukko | Neither for gold nor for fame, |
| Sugam vanthathillai ariveer | Does true happiness come, know this well! |
| Male | |
| …………. | |
| Female | |
| Vinnukko illai mannukko | Neither to the heavens nor to the earth, |
| Idhu pudhumaiyillai periyeer | Is this anything new, O elders? |
| Male | |
| …………….. | |
| Male | |
| Vedikkai illai vegam udane | This is no joke, quickly now, |
| Konjam vazhi viduveer | Please step aside and give way! |
| Male | |
| ………………… | |
| Female | |
| Yaaraaga irunthaal enna | Whoever it may be, what does it matter? |
| Idhil arasanenna illai aandiyenna | In this, what difference is a king or a beggar? |
| Aiyyaa yaaraaga irunthaal enna | Oh sir, whoever it may be, what does it matter? |
| Yaaraaga irunthaal enna | Whoever it may be, what does it matter? |
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யாராக இருந்தால் என்ன
யாராக இருந்தால் என்ன
இதில் அரசனென்ன இல்லை ஆண்டியென்ன
ஐயா யாராக இருந்தால் என்ன
யாராக இருந்தால் என்ன
Whoever it may be, what does it matter?
Whoever it may be, what does it matter?
In this, what difference is a king or a beggar?
Oh sir, whoever it may be, what does it matter?
Whoever it may be, what does it matter?
பரம்பொருள் சமஸ்தானம் கொண்டாடும் பந்தம்
ஆ...ஆ....ஆஅ...ஆ....ஆ.....
பார்ப்பதும் கேட்பதும் எல்லோர்க்கும் சொந்தம்
பார்ப்பதும் கேட்பதும் எல்லோர்க்கும் சொந்தம்
மனதிலேது நினைவிலேது பிரிவினை
இறைவன் வீடு தருவதாகும் உறவினை
It is a relationship celebrated by the divine realm of the Supreme Being,
Aa…aa…aaa….aa….aa…..
Seeing and hearing are rights belonging to everyone,
Seeing and hearing are rights belonging to everyone.
Where is division in the mind or in thought?
The divine home grants us this kinship.
நினைக்க நினைக்க இனிக்கும் சுகங்கள்
பெறுவதென்ன உரிமையுடன் கேட்பவர்கள்
: Pleasures that taste sweeter the more one thinks of them,
What do those who demand them with full right obtain?
யாராக இருந்தால் என்ன......
: Whoever it may be, what does it matter...
சிவனுக்கு உமையென்ன அத்தை மகளா
சிவனுக்கு உமையென்ன அத்தை மகளா
அவன் மகனுக்கு தெய்வானை மாமன் மகளாம்
அவன் மகனுக்கு தெய்வானை மாமன் மகளாம்
இறைவனின் வீட்டினிலோர் ஜாதியில்லையே
இறைவனின் வீட்டினிலோர் ஜாதியில்லையே
அதை என்னிடம் கேட்க ஒரு நீதியில்லையே
Is Uma paternal aunt's daughter to Lord Shiva?
Is Uma paternal aunt's daughter to Lord Shiva?
Is Deivanai maternal uncle's daughter to His son?
Is Deivanai maternal uncle's daughter to His son?
There is no caste in the house of God,
There is no caste in the house of God,
There is no justice or right to question me about that.
வைகை ஆற்றின் கரையில் வாழும் சொக்கனும்
மலையராஜன் நங்கையான செல்வியும்
இணைந்து முடித்து அணைந்து சுவைத்த
இனிமையது கனவுமில்லை கதையுமில்லை
Lord Sundareswarar (Sokkan) living on the banks of the Vaigai river,
And the maiden daughter of the King of Mountains (Meenakshi),
Who united, wed, embraced, and savored love,
That sweetness is neither a dream nor a myth.
யாராக இருந்தால் என்ன......
Whoever it may be, what does it matter...
கண்ணுக்கோர் தடை காலுக்கோர் தடை
பெண்களுக்கே இடுவீர்
Obstacles for the eyes, obstacles for the feet,
You impose them only upon women!
....................
பொன்னுக்கோ இல்லை புகழுக்கோ
சுகம் வந்ததில்லை அறிவீர்
Neither for gold nor for fame,
Does true happiness come, know this well!
ஆண்
: ......................
விண்ணுக்கோ இல்லை மண்ணுக்கோ
இது புதுமையில்லை பெரியீர்
Neither to the heavens nor to the earth,
Is this anything new, O elders?
............................
வேடிக்கை இல்லை வேகம் உடனே
கொஞ்சம் வழி விடுவீர்.....
This is no joke, quickly now,
Please step aside and give way!
ஆண்
: ......................
யாராக இருந்தால் என்ன
இதில் அரசனென்ன இல்லை ஆண்டியென்ன
ஐயா யாராக இருந்தால் என்ன
யாராக இருந்தால் என்ன
Whoever it may be, what does it matter?
In this, what difference is a king or a beggar?
Oh sir, whoever it may be, what does it matter?
Whoever it may be, what does it matter?
………………
Yaaraaga irunthaal enna
Whoever it may be, what does it matter?
Yaaraaga irunthaal enna
Whoever it may be, what does it matter?
Idhil arasanenna illai aandiyenna
In this, what difference is a king or a beggar?
Aiyyaa yaaraaga irunthaal enna
Oh sir, whoever it may be, what does it matter?
Yaaraaga irunthaal enna
Whoever it may be, what does it matter?
Paramporul samasthaanam kondaadum pantham
It is a relationship celebrated by the divine realm of the Supreme Being,
Aa…aa…aaa….aa….aa…..
Aa…aa…aaa….aa….aa…..
Paarpathum ketpathum ellorkkum sontham
Seeing and hearing are rights belonging to everyone,
Paarpathum ketpathum ellorkkum sontham
Seeing and hearing are rights belonging to everyone.
Manathilethu ninaivilaethu pirivinai
Where is division in the mind or in thought?
Iraivan veedu tharuvathaagum uravinai
The divine home grants us this kinship.
: Ninaikka ninaikka inikkum sugangal
: Pleasures that taste sweeter the more one thinks of them,
Peruvathenna urimaiyudan ketpavargal
What do those who demand them with full right obtain?
: Yaaraaga irunthaal enna….
: Whoever it may be, what does it matter...
Sivanukku umaiyenna aththai magalaa
Is Uma paternal aunt's daughter to Lord Shiva?
Sivanukku umaiyenna aththai magalaa
Is Uma paternal aunt's daughter to Lord Shiva?
Avan maganukku deivaanai maman magalaam
Is Deivanai maternal uncle's daughter to His son?
Avan maganukku deivaanai maman magalaam
Is Deivanai maternal uncle's daughter to His son?
Iraivanin veettinilor jaathiyillai
There is no caste in the house of God,
Iraivanin veettinilor jaathiyillai
There is no caste in the house of God,
Adhai ennidam ketka oru needhiyillaiyae
There is no justice or right to question me about that.
Vaigai aattrin karaiyil vaazhum sokkanum
Lord Sundareswarar (Sokkan) living on the banks of the Vaigai river,
Malaiyarajan nangaiyaana selviyum
And the maiden daughter of the King of Mountains (Meenakshi),
Inainthu mudiththu anainthu suvaiththa
Who united, wed, embraced, and savored love,
Inimaiyathu kanavumilai kadhaiyumillai
That sweetness is neither a dream nor a myth.
Yaaraaga irunthaal enna….
Whoever it may be, what does it matter...
Kannukkor thadai kaalukkor thadai
Obstacles for the eyes, obstacles for the feet,
Pengalukke iduveer
You impose them only upon women!
………….
Ponnukko illai pugazhukko
Neither for gold nor for fame,
Sugam vanthathillai ariveer
Does true happiness come, know this well!
………….
Vinnukko illai mannukko
Neither to the heavens nor to the earth,
Idhu pudhumaiyillai periyeer
Is this anything new, O elders?
……………..
Vedikkai illai vegam udane
This is no joke, quickly now,
Konjam vazhi viduveer
Please step aside and give way!
…………………
Yaaraaga irunthaal enna
Whoever it may be, what does it matter?
Idhil arasanenna illai aandiyenna
In this, what difference is a king or a beggar?
Aiyyaa yaaraaga irunthaal enna
Oh sir, whoever it may be, what does it matter?
Yaaraaga irunthaal enna
Whoever it may be, what does it matter?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Yaaraaga Irunthaal Enna' is a social critique and philosophical song penned by Kannadasan for the film 'Kavi Raja Kalamegam' (1978). The song questions societal discrimination, rigid caste structures, and artificial social hierarchies. By asserting that kings and beggars are equal before the Supreme Lord, the lyrics champion universal human rights—such as the freedom to see, hear, think, and love without prejudice. Furthermore, the song addresses gender inequality, questioning why society imposes restrictive barriers exclusively on women's freedom of movement and vision. Referencing sacred unions like Lord Shiva and Meenakshi, Kannadasan points out that divine relationships are not bound by mortal caste systems. Ultimately, the song delivers a strong message demanding social equality, freedom, and dignity for all individuals.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Muran (Antithesis)
“Idhil arasanenna illai aandiyenna”
Juxtaposes 'Arasan' (King) and 'Aandi' (Beggar) to highlight contrast and emphasize absolute equality before God.
Rhetorical Question
“Sivanukku umaiyenna aththai magalaa”
Uses rhetorical questioning about divine kinship to challenge man-made caste rules and social constructs.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Ponnukko illai pugazhukko / Vinnukko illai mannukko”
Repeats the trailing sound '-ukko' across lines 31 and 34 to establish rhythmic balance and emphasis.
Alliteration / Monai
“Kannukkor thadai kaalukkor thadai”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound ('Kannukkor' and 'Kaalukkor') creates rhythm and underscores the obstacles placed on women.
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Trivia
The film 'Kavi Raja Kalamegam' (1978) dramatizes the life of the famous 15th-century Tamil poet Kalamega Pulavar, known for his sharp wit, satire, and 'Sledai' (double-meaning verses). Lyricist Kannadasan skillfully incorporated contemporary egalitarian themes into this song while retaining classical Tamil mythological references, sung with expressive vigor by P. Susheela under the music direction of veteran composer S. M. Subbaiah Naidu.
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