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Yaarukkum Vazhkkai Undu

From Thaai Veettu Seethanam · 1975

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
M. S. Vishwanathan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Thaai Veettu Seethanam
Movie release year
1975
Lyrics added on
4 May 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Yaarukkum vaazhkkai undu
Adharkkoru neram undu
Yaarukkum vaazhkkai undu
Adharkkoru neram undu
Thaazhnthorum oru naalil
Vaazhvathundu magalae
Thaai veettu seedhanamaai varuvathundu
Magalae thaai veettu seedhanamaai varuvathundu
Eththanai penn piranthaar
Eththanai per vaazhvizhanthaar
Eththanai penn piranthaar
Eththanai per vaazhvizhanthaar
Aththanaikkum kaaranangal yaedhadi magalae
Aathmaavin thairiyamthaan keladi
Aathmaavin thairiyamthaan keladi
Yaarukkum vaazhkkai undu
Adharkkoru neram undu
Vaazhnthae theervathendru
Vairaakkiyam kondu vidu
Vaazhnthae theervathendru
Vairaakkiyam kondu vidu
Saavaiyum vendridalaam vazhiyilae magalae
Sanjalamae illai unthan vidhiyilae
Thuninthaal thuyaramillai
Thukkamillai vetkkamillai
Paninthaalthaan adakki
Vaippaar ulagilae magalae
Paainthaalae paninthiduvaar kaalilae
Yaarukkum vaazhkkai undu
Adharkkoru neram undu
Seedhaiyin kadhaiyinilae
Sriraman thunaikku vanthaan
Seedhaiyin kadhaiyinilae
Sriraman thunaikku vanthaan
Sriraman perumaiyillai adhanilae
Adhu seedhaiyin perumaiyadi kadhaiyilae
Paanjaali kuzhal mudinthaal
Paththiniyaal oor eriththaal
Aan jaathi kadhaiyalla avaiyadi unaipol
Penn jaathi perumai sollum kadhaiyadi
Yaarukkum vaazhkkai undu
Adharkkoru neram undu
Thaazhnthorum oru naalil
Vaazhvathundu magalae
Thaai veettu seedhanamaai varuvathundu
Magalae thaai veettu seedhanamaai varuvathundu
There is a life for everyone,
and a time will come for it.
There is a life for everyone,
and a time will come for it.
Even those who have fallen low
will rise and live well one day, my daughter!
Good fortune will come like a gift from your mother's home...
My daughter, it will come like a gift from your mother's home...
How many women have been born,
and how many have lost their lives in despair!
How many women have been born,
and how many have lost their lives in despair!
What is the real reason for all of this, my daughter?
Listen, it is the courage of one's own soul!
Listen, it is the courage of one's own soul!
There is a life for everyone,
and a time will come for it.
Resolve that you will live and triumph,
fill your heart with unwavering courage!
Resolve that you will live and triumph,
fill your heart with unwavering courage!
You can even conquer death along your way, my daughter!
There is no need for worry in your destiny.
If you are brave, there is no sorrow,
there is no grief and no shame.
Only if you bow down humbly
will this world try to suppress you, my daughter!
If you charge ahead boldly, they will bow at your feet!
There is a life for everyone,
and a time will come for it.
In the story of Sita,
Lord Rama came to her aid.
In the story of Sita,
Lord Rama came to her aid.
Yet that is not Rama's greatness alone;
it is truly the story of Sita's greatness!
Panchali (Draupadi) tied up her hair in triumph,
and the chaste wife (Kannagi) burned down a city!
These are not stories about men, my dear,
they are tales that celebrate the pride of women like you!
There is a life for everyone,
and a time will come for it.
Even those who have fallen low
will rise and live well one day, my daughter!
Good fortune will come like a gift from your mother's home...
My daughter, it will come like a gift from your mother's home...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a deeply comforting and empowering message delivered to a daughter experiencing hardship. Through Kannadasan's thoughtful lyrics, the speaker reminds her that everyone has their own time to thrive, and no setback is permanent. The song emphasizes the necessity of inner strength, determination, and self-respect, warning that society only oppresses those who meekly surrender, while respecting those who stand up with courage.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Thuninthaal thuyaramillai / Thukkamillai vetkkamillai”

Repetition of the initial 'Thu' sound across consecutive phrases creates a strong rhythmic impact.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“Vaazhvathundu magalae / varuvathundu magalae”

The line endings rhyme with 'magalae' and 'vathundu', adding melodic continuity.

Mythological Allusion (Ilakkiya Uvama)

“Seedhaiyin kadhaiyinilae... / Paanjaali kuzhal mudinthaal / Paththiniyaal oor eriththaal”

References to epic heroines Sita, Draupadi, and Kannagi are used to highlight female strength, resilience, and ultimate triumph.

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Trivia

Composed and rendered by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan, this track from 'Thaai Veettu Seethanam' (1975) is revered for its motivational and progressive themes celebrating female empowerment through iconic Tamil epic references.

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