Adhirshtam Adhu Ishtamaaga Lyrics Meaning: Kathanayaki | P. Leela
P. Leela sings “Adhirshtam Adhu Ishtamaaga” for the album Kathanayaki, with lyrics by Suratha and music by G. Ramanathan. The song begins by defining real fortune as something that comes willingly. This establishes a calm argument against forcing outcomes.
A later verse asks if the day will break just because a hen crows, dismissing needless panic. The lyrics add that even passionate artistic work requires the right day to succeed. This reinforces the message of accepting natural timing over constant effort.
AdhirshtamFortune
Adhirshtam Athu IshtamagaFortune is something that arrives willingly
Varuvathanunga AdhirshtamThat’s what true fortune is
Athu IshtamagaIt comes on its own terms
Varuvathuthanunga AdhirshtamThat’s what true fortune is
Padhatta Pattal MudiyumaCan anything be accomplished through panic?
Pettai Kozhi Koovinal VidiyumaWill the day break just because a hen crows?
Padhatta Pattal MudiyumaCan anything be accomplished through panic?
Pettai Kozhi Koovinal VidiyumaWill the day break just because a hen crows?
Paril Yavarum Thannai MeeriyeEven as everyone in this world pushes their limits
Panaththasaiyal AlainthalumWandering with a desire for wealth
Athu Ishtamaga Varuvathanunga AdhirshtamTrue fortune is what comes to you willingly
Paril Yavarum Thannai MeeriyeEven as everyone in this world pushes their limits
Panaththasaiyal AlainthalumWandering with a desire for wealth
Athu Ishtamaga Varuvathanunga AdhirshtamTrue fortune is what comes to you willingly
Kanavu Paliththida KaththirunthenI waited for my dream to come true
Annalile En Manam PolAnd on that day, just as my heart wished
Antha Kavalai Theernthathe VazhvileThat sorrow in my life finally ended
Kanavu Paliththida KaththirunthenI waited for my dream to come true
Annalile En Manam PolAnd on that day, just as my heart wished
Antha Kavalai Theernthathe VazhvileThat sorrow in my life finally ended
Kalai Arvamagave Aduththu MuyandralumEven if you strive with artistic passion
Agum Nalandri Agathu Ulagil AthuIf it’s not the destined day, it won’t happen in this world
Ishtamaga Varuvathanunga AdhirshtamTrue fortune is what comes to you willingly
Kalai Arvamagave Aduththu MuyandralumEven if you strive with artistic passion
Agum Nalandri Agathu Ulagil AthuIf it’s not the destined day, it won’t happen in this world
Ishtamaga Varuvathanunga AdhirshtamTrue fortune is what comes to you willingly
Rani Polave VazhvenI will live just like a queen
A A Ah A A AAh, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Rani Polave VazhvenI will live just like a queen
Isai Vani Endra Pugazh AdaivenAnd I’ll earn the fame of being called music’s muse
Kalaivanil Mevidum Vanampadi PolLike a skylark soaring in the sky of arts
Ganampadidum Enathu Vazhvile AthuIn my life that will be filled with song
Ishtamaga Varuvathanunga AdhirshtamTrue fortune is what comes to you willingly
Kalaivanil Mevidum Vanampadi PolLike a skylark soaring in the sky of arts
Ganampadidum Enathu Vazhvile AthuIn my life that will be filled with song
Ishtamaga Varuvathanunga AdhirshtamTrue fortune is what comes to you willingly
The song moves from a philosophical statement to a confident personal declaration of future success. The singer pictures herself as a famous artist living a life of song. The full meaning of the ‘Adhirshtam Adhu Ishtamaaga’ lyrics is a lesson in patience.
