K. J. Yesudas carries philosophical weight in ‘Aadhi Enbathu Thottilile’ from the album Veedu Varai Uravu. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer M. S. Viswanathan frame life’s journey between cradle and deathbed with unflinching clarity.
Aadhi Enbathu Thottilile
K. J. Yesudas • From “Veedu Varai Uravu”
Aadhi Enbathu Thottilile Lyrics Translation (from “Veedu Varai Uravu”)
Kannadasan observes family bonds rely on material wealth, vanishing when resources disappear. He calls earthly relationships temporary, describing justice as human but our place as divine.
Aadhi Enbathu ThottililaeThe beginning is in the cradle.
Varum Antham Enbathu KattililaeThe inevitable end lies in the deathbed.
Aadhi Enbathu ThottililaeThe beginning is in the cradle.
Varum Antham Enbathu KattililaeThe inevitable end lies in the deathbed.
Needhi Enbathu ManithanidamJustice resides within mankind.
Needhi Enbathu ManithanidamJustice resides within mankind.
Avan Nirkkum Idamo IraivanidamBut the place he stands is with the Divine.
Nirkkum Idamo IraivanidamHis standing place is with the Divine.
Aadhi Enbathu ThottililaeThe beginning is in the cradle.
Varum Antham Enbathu KattililaeThe inevitable end lies in the deathbed.
Aththai Maman KanavugalumDreams of aunts and uncles.
Udan Annan Thambi UravugalumAnd bonds with your brothers.
Aththai Maman KanavugalumDreams of aunts and uncles.
Udan Annan Thambi UravugalumAnd bonds with your brothers.
Soththu Kidaiththaal VaruvathunduThey show up when wealth is found.
Adhu Vattrum Pozhuthu MaraivathunduBut they vanish when it runs dry.
Vattrum Pozhuthu MaraivathunduThey vanish when it runs dry.
Aadhi Enbathu ThottililaeThe beginning is in the cradle.
Varum Antham Enbathu KattililaeThe inevitable end lies in the deathbed.
Pantha Janangal ParivaaramCrowds of relatives and retinues.
Perum Padhavi Mogam AdhigaaramThe obsession with high status and power.
Pantha Janangal ParivaaramCrowds of relatives and retinues.
Perum Padhavi Mogam AdhigaaramThe obsession with high status and power.
Intha Ulagin AlangolamThis world is a chaotic mess.
Idhil Entha Uravum Sila KaalamHere, every bond lasts only a short time.
Entha Uravum Sila KaalamEvery bond lasts only a short time.
Aadhi Enbathu ThottililaeThe beginning is in the cradle.
Varum Antham Enbathu KattililaeThe inevitable end lies in the deathbed.
Vellikkizhamai VarumendruExpecting a blessed Friday to arrive,
Oru Thingal Kizhamai VilakkettriShe lit the lamp on a Monday.
Vellikkizhamai VarumendruExpecting a blessed Friday to arrive,
Oru Thingal Kizhamai VilakkettriShe lit the lamp on a Monday.
Kannai Vizhiththu Kaaththathammaa DhinamShe kept vigil with open eyes every day.
Ennei Vidaththaan MaranthathammaaBut she forgot to let me go.
Ennei Vidaththaan MaranthathammaaBut she forgot to let me go.
Aadhi Enbathu ThottililaeThe beginning is in the cradle.
Varum Antham Enbathu KattililaeThe inevitable end lies in the deathbed.
Needhi Enbathu ManithanidamJustice resides within mankind.
Avan Nirkkum Idamo IraivaBut the place he stands is with You, oh Divine.
Aadhi Enbathu Thottilile Music Video
Yesudas’ rendition of this Tamil classic anchors its lyrics meaning in life’s impermanence, urging listeners to look beyond mortal ties. The song’s translation remains widely sought for its existential clarity.