T. M. Soundarajan’s ‘Anbe Un Peyar’ from the album ‘Paditha Manaivi’ features Kavi Rajagopal’s lyrics and K. V. Mahadevan’s composition. Soundarajan’s vocal delivery conveys strong admiration for an educated wife, challenging traditional views.
Anbe Un Peyar
T. M. Soundarajan • From “Paditha Manaivi”
Anbe Un Peyar Lyrics Translation – Paditha Manaivi Soundtrack
Rajagopal’s text compares the wife’s roles directly. She acts as a handmaiden in service and a minister in counsel. Soundarajan sings about her wisdom changing perceptions of educated women in marriage.
Anbe Un Peyar AnnaiMy love, your name is Mother.
Azhagae Un Peyar MangaiMy beauty, your name is Maiden.
Arivae Un Peyar ThalaiviMy wisdom, your name is Leader.
Indha Maippae Endhan ManaiviThis ‘excellence’ is my wife.
Anbe Un Peyar AnnaiMy love, your name is Mother.
Azhagae Un Peyar MangaiMy beauty, your name is Maiden.
Arivae Un Peyar ThalaiviMy wisdom, your name is Leader.
Indha Maippae Endhan ManaiviThis ‘excellence’ is my wife.
Pon Magal Thandha Mugam KondaaiYou’ve a face that the ‘Golden Goddess’ Lakshmi bestowed.
Poomagal Vaazhum Ezhil KondaaiYou’ve the grace where the ‘Flower Goddess’ Lakshmi dwells.
Mann Magal Porumaiyai Nee KondaaiYou’ve the patience of the ‘Earth Goddess’ Bhumadevi.
Kulamagalae Bayam Nee Yen KondaaiO lady of the home, why’ve you been feeling afraid?
Pon Magal Thandha Mugam KondaaiYou’ve a face that the ‘Golden Goddess’ Lakshmi bestowed.
Poomagal Vaazhum Ezhil KondaaiYou’ve the grace where the ‘Flower Goddess’ Lakshmi dwells.
Mann Magal Porumaiyai Nee KondaaiYou’ve the patience of the ‘Earth Goddess’ Bhumadevi.
Kulamagalae Bayam Nee Yen KondaaiO lady of the home, why’ve you been feeling afraid?
Anbe Un Peyar AnnaiMy love, your name is Mother.
Azhagae Un Peyar MangaiMy beauty, your name is Maiden.
Arivae Un Peyar ThalaiviMy wisdom, your name is Leader.
Indha Maippae Endhan ManaiviThis ‘excellence’ is my wife.
Yeval Seivadhil Panimagal NeeIn doing chores, you’re a handmaiden.
Yettradhu Solvadhil Mandhiri NeeIn giving counsel, you’re a minister.
Yeval Seivadhil Panimagal NeeIn doing chores, you’re a handmaiden.
Yettradhu Solvadhil Mandhiri NeeIn giving counsel, you’re a minister.
Azhagu Silai Nee ManjathilaeYou’re a beautiful statue in our bedchamber.
Pesipazhagum Thamizh Nee InbathilaeYou’re the sweet Tamil of our conversations in happiness.
Pazhagum Thamizh Nee InbathilaeYou’re the fluent Tamil of our joy.
Anbe Un Peyar AnnaiMy love, your name is Mother.
Azhagae Un Peyar MangaiMy beauty, your name is Maiden.
Paditha Pengalai ManapadharkkumTo marry women who’re educated,
Payapaduvaar Anji Oodiduvaarsome’ll be terrified and run away.
Un Panbaiyum Arivaiyum Paarthal AvargalIf they saw your character and wisdom,
Paditha Pennaiyae Thediduvaarthey’d search only for an educated woman.
Paditha Pengalai ManapadharkkumTo marry women who’re educated,
Payapaduvaar Anji Oodiduvaarsome’ll be terrified and run away.
Un Panbaiyum Arivaiyum Paarthal AvargalIf they saw your character and wisdom,
Paditha Pennaiyae Thediduvaarthey’d search only for an educated woman.
Anbe Un Peyar AnnaiMy love, your name is Mother.
Azhagae Un Peyar MangaiMy beauty, your name is Maiden.
Arivae Un Peyar ThalaiviMy wisdom, your name is Leader.
Indha Maippae Endhan ManaiviThis ‘excellence’ is my wife.
Anbe Un Peyar Music Video
The track argues that a wife’s intelligence benefits the family, countering societal fears. Listeners seeking ‘Anbe Un Peyar’ lyrics translation will find a progressive stance on spousal equality.