Thannai Vendravan Lyrics

From the movie Sakthi Leelai - 1972

Thannai Vendravan Song Lyrics is the track from Sakthi Leelai - 1972 Tamil Film – 1972. This song was sung by எம்.எஸ்.ராஜேஸ்வரி. The music was composed by T. K. Ramamoorthy. Lyrics works penned by Kannadasan.

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Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

Music DirectorT. K. Ramamoorthy

LyricistKannadasan

Singers

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Singerஎம்.எஸ்.ராஜேஸ்வரி

Star Cast

Not Specified

Translation

Unnai vellalaam Thannai vendravan yavanum unnai vellalam
Mannanayinum kavithai mannanayinum Avan maadu meikum siruvanidam panivathundu
Thannai vendravan yavanum unnai vellalam

Ezhuthu enbathu unaku evan koduthathu
Arivu enbathu unaku yaar koduthathu
Ezhuthu enbathu unaku evan koduthathu
Arivu enbathu unaku yaar koduthathu
Kalviyale valarnthu varum nyanamum undu
Esan karunaiyale piranthu varum kavithaiyum undu
Thannai vendravan yavanum unnai vellalam

Sollenum udalukul porulennum uyirai Thogupathu kaviyagum
Porul illaiyendral Verum soll mattum irunthal
Porul illaiyendral Verum soll mattum irunthal
Iranthavan udalagum Iranthavan udalagum

Kaikanda sirpi kallilum kooda Kadavulai seigindran
Antha kalaiyarinthavan kadavulai kooda Kallai Ninaigindran
Kallena kidapathu sollagum Athil kadavulai vadipathu porulagum
Sollum porulum inainthu vanthalthan Suvaiulla kavithai uruvagum
Suvaiulla kavithai uruvagum

Sollenum udalukul porulennum uyirai Thogupathu kaviyagum
Porul illaiyendral Verum soll mattum irunthal
Iranthavan udalagum Iranthavan udalagum

Boomiyai padaithavan iraivan Athil veliyai pottavan manithan
Boomiyai padaithavan iraivan Athil veliyai pottavan manithan
Valathai padaithavan iraivan Athai kuvithu kondan oru manithan
Idhu aathikakaarargal vazhiya Idhil aandavan meethinil pazhiya
Idhu aathikakaarargal vazhiya Idhil aandavan meethinil pazhiya
Boomiyai padaithavan iraivan

Saathikum manithan poruppu Yetra thazhvuku manithan poruppu
Saathikum manithan poruppu Yetra thazhvuku manithan poruppu
Idhil kadavulin pangu karupu Indru kanalpol eriyuthu neruppu
Antha nerupin niramthan sivappu Idhai kettathum unaken thigaipu

Ariyudaiya manithargalum Aganthai ennum thereri
Aathikam seiyum neram Anbudaiya nangaiyarum
Agamudaiya naayaganai Adimai pol ennum neram
Karaiyudaiya nenjinarum Thiranudaiya kavingaergalai
Kaalal udhaikum neram Kadal perugi mazhai perugi
Kaatru puyalaga varum Kaliyugam mudiyum neram

Tharuma neri poithathena Thaayarkulam vaaduvathu
Thaalathu pongum neram Thadiyudaiya moodargalum
Padaiyudaiya thalaivargalum Thalai thooki nirkum neram
Tharumavinai poiyaagi Kaalaneri thavaragi
Karunai paripogum neram Kannanavan sonnapadi
Kannethiril vanthuvidum Kaliyugam mudiyum neram
Kaliyugam mudiyum neram

Song Meaning & Analysis

The latter half of the song shifts to a sharp critique of human society and its failings. It highlights the paradox of divine creation versus human actions: God created the Earth and its wealth, but humans have divided the land with fences and hoarded resources, leading to inequality. The lyrics question whether this is the path of oppressors or if God is to blame, ultimately placing responsibility for both progress and disparity on humanity. The song culminates in a vivid description of the signs of Kali Yuga's end, portraying a world where arrogance, injustice, cruelty, and the suffering of the righteous prevail, leading to a prophesied conclusion as foretold by Krishna.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Thannai Vendravan?

Thannai Vendravan is sung by எம்.எஸ்.ராஜேஸ்வரி.

Which movie is Thannai Vendravan from?

The song Thannai Vendravan is featured in the movie Sakthi Leelai - 1972.

Who wrote the lyrics for Thannai Vendravan?

The lyrics for Thannai Vendravan were written by Kannadasan with music composed by T. K. Ramamoorthy.

Is English translation available for Thannai Vendravan lyrics?

Yes! Thannai Vendravan lyrics from Sakthi Leelai - 1972 include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Thannai Vendravan lyrics?

The song 'Thannai Vendravan' is a profound philosophical and socially critical piece. It begins by asserting that true victory lies in self-conquest, suggesting that one who masters themselves can overcome any external power, even a king. It then delves into the essence of knowledge and art, questioning their origins and emphasizing that true poetry, like sculpture, requires both form (words/stone) and intrinsic meaning (soul/God) to be alive and impactful. Without meaning, words are merely a lifeless body. The latter half of the song shifts to a sharp critique of human society and its failings. It highlights the paradox of divine creation versus human actions: God created the Earth and its wealth, but humans have divided the land with fences and hoarded resources, leading to inequality. The lyrics question whether this is the path of oppressors or if God is to blame, ultimately placing responsibility for both progress and disparity on humanity. The song culminates in a vivid description of the signs of Kali Yuga's end, portraying a world where arrogance, injustice, cruelty, and the suffering of the righteous prevail, leading to a prophesied conclusion as foretold by Krishna.