Vaai Thirandhu Lyrics
From the movie Thanga Padhumai Tamil
Vaai Thirandhu Song Lyrics is the track from Thanga Padhumai Tamil Tamil Film – 1959. This song was sung by பி. லீலா.
Track Credits & Star Cast
Music & Lyrics
Singers
Star Cast
Not Specified
Singer : P. Leela
Music Director : Vishwanathan- Ramamoorthy
Lyricist : Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram
Vaai thirandhu sollamma? Vaai thirandhu sollamma?
Un magalin kadhai kaelamma Thunbam karai kadanthu pona pinbum maunama?
Needhi murai kadantha neeyum pengal deivamaa Vaai thirandhu sollamma?
Un magalin kadhai kaelamma Thunbam karai kadanthu pona pinbum maunama?
Needhi murai kadantha neeyum pengal deivamaa Vaai thirandhu sollamma?
Madura thirunagaramadhira Sigarathodu kuralum uyara
Marai kattravar padhara Pori sidhariya naavengae
Madura thirunagaramadhira Sigarathodu kuralum uyara
Marai kattravar padhara Pori sidhariya naavengae
Magara kodiyum Kottravanin mani pon mudiyum
Kattodu mannil veezha pongiya manamengae Magara kodiyum
Kottravanin mani pon mudiyum Kattodu mannil veezha pongiya manamengae
Manamengae manamengae manamengae
Kanniludhirum malar eduthu Karppu naaril saram thoduthu
Ananiyae un kaal adiyil saattrinen Kanniludhirum malar eduthu
Karppu naaril saram thoduthu Ananiyae un kaal adiyil saattrinen
Dhinam aalayathil anbu vilakaettrinen
Unnai nambi nambi endrum pottrinen
Indru oliyilandha kanavarodu nirkkiren
Unnai nambi nambi endrum pottrinen
Indru oliyilandha kanavarodu nirkkiren
Oliyilandha kanavarodu nirkkiren
Oliyilandha kanavarodu nirkkiren
Sembum kallum deivam endru Nambuvorgal pitharendru
Sithargal uraitha mozhi meithaano? Sirpigal sedhukki vaitha
Sithira silaigalukkul Devi vandhirupadhuvum poi thaano?
Thani silambeduthu oorthazharpada
Sinatherindha sakthiyundena padaitha karvamoo?
Manaisugam keduthu kanmani sudarthanai parithu
Vaada vaithal nee valartha dharmamoo?
Amma ammaamma…amma
Song Meaning & Analysis
This song is a powerful lament from a woman, likely Kannagi from the epic Silappathikaram, addressing a goddess (perhaps Meenakshi or a generic divine feminine). She questions the goddess's silence and justice, especially after enduring immense sorrow. The lyrics evoke Kannagi's legendary rage in Madurai, where she demanded justice for her husband's wrongful death, leading to the burning of the city and the downfall of the Pandya king. The singer asks where that fierce spirit of justice has gone, implying that the goddess, who represents such power, is now silent in her own time of need.
The woman expresses her unwavering devotion, having offered her tears and chastity, and lit lamps of love in the temple, always trusting the divine. Yet, she finds herself in a state of profound despair, standing with her "light-lost husband" (a metaphor for her deceased or unjustly treated husband). She challenges the very notion of divinity, questioning if the Siddhas were right about the futility of worshipping idols, and if the goddess's presence in carved images is a lie. The song culminates in a direct accusation, asking if the goddess's dharma is to destroy marital happiness and cause suffering, contrasting it with the fierce justice Kannagi herself once embodied. It's a poignant cry for divine intervention and justice in the face of overwhelming personal tragedy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Vaai Thirandhu?
Vaai Thirandhu is sung by பி. லீலா.
Which movie is Vaai Thirandhu from?
The song Vaai Thirandhu is featured in the movie Thanga Padhumai Tamil.
Who wrote the lyrics for Vaai Thirandhu?
The lyrics for Vaai Thirandhu were written by Unknown with music composed by Unknown.
Is English translation available for Vaai Thirandhu lyrics?
Yes! Vaai Thirandhu lyrics from Thanga Padhumai Tamil include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Vaai Thirandhu lyrics?
This song is a powerful lament from a woman, likely Kannagi from the epic Silappathikaram, addressing a goddess (perhaps Meenakshi or a generic divine feminine). She questions the goddess's silence and justice, especially after enduring immense sorrow. The lyrics evoke Kannagi's legendary rage in Madurai, where she demanded justice for her husband's wrongful death, leading to the burning of the city and the downfall of the Pandya king. The singer asks where that fierce spirit of justice has gone, implying that the goddess, who represents such power, is now silent in her own time of need. The woman expresses her unwavering devotion, having offered her tears and chastity, and lit lamps of love in the temple, always trusting the divine. Yet, she finds herself in a state of profound despair, standing with her "light-lost husband" (a metaphor for her deceased or unjustly treated husband). She challenges the very notion of divinity, questioning if the Siddhas were right about the futility of worshipping idols, and if the goddess's presence in carved images is a lie. The song culminates in a direct accusation, asking if the goddess's dharma is to destroy marital happiness and cause suffering, contrasting it with the fierce justice Kannagi herself once embodied. It's a poignant cry for divine intervention and justice in the face of overwhelming personal tragedy.
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