Aathu Vellam Lyrics
From the movie Thiruvarutchelvar
Aathu Vellam Song Lyrics is the track from Thiruvarutchelvar Tamil Film – 1967, Starring Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, Gemini Ganesan, R. Muthuraman, Savitri, Chittoor V. Nagayya, Manorama, K R Vijaya, Srividya, Nagesh. This song was sung by ஏ. எல். ராகவன் மற்றும் எல். ஆர். ஈஸ்வரி. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics works penned by Kannadasan.
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Oho ooo hoo ooo ooo hoo oo Hoo oo oo hoo ooo hoo ooo ooo oo hoi
Aathu vellam kaathirukku Azhukku thuniyum neranjirukku
Pottu kasakki eduthu vittaa vellaiyappaa
Male Chorus : Aahaa haa oho ho oho
Aathu vellam kaathirukku Azhukku thuniyum neranjirukku
Pottu kasakki eduthu vittaa vellaiyappaa Nallaa puzhinji karaiyil
Kaaya vechaa vellaiyappaa
Male Chorus : Aathu vellam kaathirukku Azhukku thuniyum neranjirukku
Pottu kasakki eduthu vittaa vellaiyappaa Nallaa puzhinji karaiyil
Kaaya vechaa vellaiyappaa
Manasu pola veluthu vechi Oravu pola adukki vechi
Varavu pola mootta katti vellaiyappaa Naama varavu vaikkum
Naanayam thaan vellaiyappaa
Male Chorus : Aamaa po Manasu pola veluthu vechi
Oravu pola adukki vechi Varavu pola mootta katti vellaiyappaa
Naama varavu vaikkum Naanayam thaan vellaiyappaa
Appappaa
Aathu vellam kaathirukku Azhukku thuniyum neranjirukku
Pottu kasakki eduthu vittaa vellaiyappaa Nallaa puzhinji karaiyil
Kaaya vechaa vellaiyappaa
Kalaiyathilae kanji vachi Kaattu keera vadhakki vachi madhiyathilae
Kondu selvom vellaiyammaa
Female Chorus : Aahaa oho
Kalaiyathilae kanji vachi Kaattu keera vadhakki vachi madhiyathilae
Kondu selvom vellaiyammaa Namma manasukkullae
Kalangam illae vellaiyammaa Namma manasukkullae
Kalangam illae vellaiyammaa
Female Chorus : Kalaiyathilae kanji vachi Kaattu keera vadhakki vachi madhiyathilae
Kondu selvom vellaiyammaa Namma manasukkullae
Kalangam illae vellaiyammaa Namma manasukkullae
Kalangam illae vellaiyammaa
Aadi odi vaela senji Aluthu vandhu paduthavarai
Paadi paadi thoonga vaippom vellaiyammaa
Female Chorus : Aahaa oho
Aadi odi vaela senji Aluthu vandhu paduthavarai
Paadi paadi thoonga vaippom vellaiyammaa Namma parambaraikkae kalangamillae
Vellaiyammaa
Female Chorus : Namma parambaraikkae Kalangamillae vellaiyammaa
Male Chorus : Aammammaa Aathu vellam kaathirukku
Female Chorus : Azhukku thuniyum Neranjirukku
Male Chorus : Pottu kasakki eduthu vittaa Vellaiyappaa
Female Chorus : Nallaa puzhinji karaiyil Kaaya vechaa vellaiyappaa
Kalyaana podavaiyinnu Maamanaaru kodutha saelai
Kodukkaiyilae irundha niram pachaiyappaa Pottu thovaikkaiyilae vandha niram
Vellaiyappaa appaa
Kalyaana podavaiyinnu Maamanaaru kodutha saelai
Kodukkaiyilae irundha niram pachaiyappaa Pottu thovaikkaiyilae vandha niram
Vellaiyappaa appaa
Vaetti saelai potti pottu Aathukkullae alasum podhu
Vaetti ingae jeyikkudhadaa vellaiyappaa oo…
Male Chorus : Aahaa oho
Vaetti saelai potti pottu Aathukkullae alasum podhu
Vaetti ingae jeyikkudhadaa vellaiyappaa…
Aanaa veettukkullae Saela thaanae velludhappaa
Female Chorus : Veettukkullae saela thaanae Velludhappaa
Pattu chaelai noolu chaelai Pala palakkum jaruva chaelai
Kattam potta saaya chaelai kottadi chaelai Nalla kalyaana koora chaelai sungadi chaelai
Thovachi mootta katti saertthu vittaa Theerndhadhu vaelai
Female Chorus : Aammammaa Aathu vellam kaathirukku
Male Chorus : Azhukku thuniyum neranjirukku
Female Chorus : Pottu kasakki eduthu vittaa Vellaiyappaa
Male Chorus : Nallaa puzhinji karaiyil Kaaya vechaa vellaiyappaa
Vaanavillai polae… Aa… aaa…aaaaaa…aa…aa…aaooo…ooo
Hmm oo oo hooo hoo ooo Vaanavillai polae ingae
Vanna vanna chaelai ellaam Boomiyilae kaayudhadi vellaiyammaa
Vaanavillai polae ingae Vanna vanna chaelai ellaam
Boomiyilae kaayudhadi vellaiyammaa Enga buthiyilae ulla niram vellaiyammaa
Female Chorus : Enga buthiyilae ulla niram Vellaiyammaa
Kandhaiyilae azhukkirundhaal Kasakki eduthu vidu vellaiyappaa
Un sindhaiyilae azhukkirundhaal Sivanadiyai naadi vidu vellaiyappaa
Uyirae azhukku thuni Uvar mannae nam pirappu
Uyirae azhukku thuni Uvar mannae nam pirappu
Boo ulaga vaazhkkai enum Pollaadha kallinilae
Boo ulaga vaazhkkai enum Pollaadha kallinilae
Modhi adikkaiyilae muttrum kasakkaiyilae Modhi adikkaiyilae muttrum kasakkaiyilae
Aadhi sivan ennum aatril varum vellathilae Aadhi sivan ennum aatril varum vellathilae
Azhukkellaam velukkudhadaa vellaiyappaa Avan arul ennum nizhal thanilae vellaiyappaa
Indha uyirellaam vaazhudhadaa vellaiyappaa
Uyirae azhukku thuni Uvar mannae nam pirappu
Boo ulaga vaazhkkai enum Pollaadha kallinilae
Modhi adikkaiyilae muttrum kasakkaiyilae
Aadhi sivan ennum aatril varum vellathilae
Aadhi sivan ennum aatril varum vellathilae
Azhukkellaam velukkudhadaa vellaiyappaa
Avan arul ennum nizhal thanilae vellaiyappaa
Indha uyirellaam vaazhudhadaa vellaiyappaa
Panjilae noolai vaithaan Noolilae aadai vaithaan
Aadaiyilae maanam vaithaan andha Maanathilae uyirai vaithaan vellaiyappaa
Baktharukku arul kurippu Paamararkku porul kurippu
Baktharukku arul kurippu Paamararkku porul kurippu
Sathiyathin oru kurippu vellaiyappaa Adhu mukthi tharum thiru kurippu vellaiyappaa
Sathiyathin oru kurippu vellaiyappaa Adhu mukthi tharum thiru kurippu vellaiyappaa
Male Chorus : Aathu vellam kaathirukku
Female Chorus : Azhukku thuniyum Neranjirukku
Male Chorus : Pottu kasakki eduthu vittaa Vellaiyappaa
Female Chorus : Nallaa puzhinji karaiyil Kaaya vechaa vellaiyappaa
Aathu vellam kaathirukku Azhukku thuniyum neranjirukku
Pottu kasakki eduthu vittaa vellaiyappaa Nallaa puzhinji karaiyil
Kaaya vechaa vellaiyappaa
Song Meaning & Analysis
This song, 'Aathu Vellam', from the movie 'Thiruvarutchelvar', uses the mundane act of washing clothes in a river as a rich metaphor for life, purity, and spiritual cleansing. Initially, it depicts the simple, hardworking life of villagers, where the river's flow is essential for cleaning dirty clothes, symbolizing the daily grind and the satisfaction of honest labor. The lyrics playfully touch upon gender dynamics with the dhoti and saree competition, and celebrate the vibrant array of sarees, representing the colorful aspects of life.
As the song progresses, it delves into deeper philosophical and spiritual themes. The act of washing clothes transforms into a metaphor for purifying one's mind and soul. The dirt in clothes is compared to impurities in one's thoughts, suggesting that seeking divine grace (Shiva's feet) can cleanse the inner self. The song culminates in a profound message that life itself is a dirty cloth, and through the trials and tribulations of worldly existence, one can achieve spiritual liberation and purity under the benevolent grace of the divine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Aathu Vellam?
Aathu Vellam is sung by ஏ. எல். ராகவன் மற்றும் எல். ஆர். ஈஸ்வரி.
Which movie is Aathu Vellam from?
The song Aathu Vellam is featured in the movie Thiruvarutchelvar.
Who wrote the lyrics for Aathu Vellam?
The lyrics for Aathu Vellam were written by Kannadasan with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.
Is English translation available for Aathu Vellam lyrics?
Yes! Aathu Vellam lyrics from Thiruvarutchelvar include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Aathu Vellam lyrics?
This song, 'Aathu Vellam', from the movie 'Thiruvarutchelvar', uses the mundane act of washing clothes in a river as a rich metaphor for life, purity, and spiritual cleansing. Initially, it depicts the simple, hardworking life of villagers, where the river's flow is essential for cleaning dirty clothes, symbolizing the daily grind and the satisfaction of honest labor. The lyrics playfully touch upon gender dynamics with the dhoti and saree competition, and celebrate the vibrant array of sarees, representing the colorful aspects of life. As the song progresses, it delves into deeper philosophical and spiritual themes. The act of washing clothes transforms into a metaphor for purifying one's mind and soul. The dirt in clothes is compared to impurities in one's thoughts, suggesting that seeking divine grace (Shiva's feet) can cleanse the inner self. The song culminates in a profound message that life itself is a dirty cloth, and through the trials and tribulations of worldly existence, one can achieve spiritual liberation and purity under the benevolent grace of the divine.
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