Vijesh Gopal sings ‘Arutharuthu,’ a track from the album Nalpathiyonnu. Rafeeq Ahammed writes the lyrics, while Bijibal arranges the tune. The song offers a rhythmic plea that echoes traditional wisdom.
Arutharuthu
Vijesh Gopal • From “Nalpathiyonnu”
Arutharuthu Lyrics Translation – Nalpathiyonnu Soundtrack
Rafeeq Ahammed describes a set of rules to follow during a 41-day ritual. A key line, ‘Don’t break the vow, just don’t,’ emphasizes discipline and self-control. The wordsmith uses everyday actions to illustrate deeper spiritual lessons.
ArutharutharutharutharuthuDon’t, don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t.
Thiriyaruthu MarayaruthuDon’t turn back, don’t hide away.
Thalayum Puravum ChoriyarutharuthuDon’t scratch your head or your back.
Aruthukalaruthu AruthuDon’t break the vow, just don’t.
Naalpathonnu Dinangal KondoruIf within these forty-one days,
Melpathooraay MaaranamengilYou wish to transform into a sage like Melpathoor,
Thiriyaruthu KarayaruthuDon’t turn away, don’t weep.
Athirukalilninnoruthari MaararuthuDon’t step past the boundaries, not even by a bit.
ArutharuthuDon’t do it.
Thiriyaruthu MarayaruthuDon’t turn back, don’t hide away.
Thalayum Puravum ChoriyarutharuthuDon’t scratch your head or your back.
Aruthukalaruthu AruthuDon’t break the vow, just don’t.
Chaadippoyoru VaakkundippolA word that slipped out in haste,
Chooral Vadiyaayi NilkkunnuNow stands before you like a punishing cane.
Thondathodaathe VizhunganamithuvareYou must swallow it back without it touching your throat,
Mindiyathellam MakaneEverything you have spoken, my son.
ArutharutharutharutharutharutharutharuthDon’t, don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t.
ArutharutharutharutharutharutharutharuthDon’t, don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t.
Chundodoppam Muttiya MaduramThe sweetness that just touched your lips,
PinnottaaruvalichuHas been pulled right back.
PattukidakkavirichutharumathilOn the silk bed that is spread out,
Kettimarinju Kidannumayangaamennu NinaykkaruthuDon’t think you can roll around and sleep.
ArutharutharuthennuninaykkaruthuDon’t even think about doing that.
ArutharuthuDon’t do it.
Thiriyaruthu MarayaruthuDon’t turn back, don’t hide away.
Thalayum Puravum ChoriyarutharuthuDon’t scratch your head or your back.
Aruthukalaruthu AruthuDon’t break the vow, just don’t.
Naalpathonnu Dinangal KondoruIf within these forty-one days,
Melpathooraay MaaranamengilYou wish to transform into a sage like Melpathoor,
Thiriyaruthu KarayaruthuDon’t turn away, don’t weep.
Athirukalilninnoruthari MaararuthuDon’t step past the boundaries, not even by a bit.
Moothorumaraneerookkil KettiTie your ritual cloth tight like the elders,
PookkulapoleyuranjaadaamennorkkaruDon’t think you can dance in a trance like a swaying flower bunch.
Tharuthoro Thinnanirangaruthennude MakaneDon’t go wandering from house to house to eat, my son.
ArutharutharutharutharutharutharuthDon’t, don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t.
ArutharutharutharutharutharutharuthDon’t, don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t.
Kettiya Pennine ThottuzhiyaatheWithout touching or caressing your wedded wife,
KoottarodothukalambeedaatheWithout causing trouble with your friends,
Kuttikkaranam Maariyanamithuvazhi Kattan PolumDon’t throw a tantrum just to get black tea,
Kittukavenamennu NinaykkaruthuDon’t think that you simply must have it.
ArutharutharuthennuninaykkaruthuDon’t even think about doing that.
ArutharuthuDon’t do it.
Thiriyaruthu MarayaruthuDon’t turn back, don’t hide away.
Thalayum Puravum ChoriyarutharuthuDon’t scratch your head or your back.
Aruthukalaruthu AruthuDon’t break the vow, just don’t.
Naalpathonnu Dinangal KondoruIf within these forty-one days,
Melpathooraay MaaranamengilYou wish to transform into a sage like Melpathoor,
Thiriyaruthu KarayaruthuDon’t turn away, don’t weep.
Athirukalilninnoruthari MaararuthuDon’t step past the boundaries, not even by a bit.
ArutharutharutharutharuthuDon’t, don’t, don’t, don’t, don’t.
Thiriyaruthu MarayaruthuDon’t turn back, don’t hide away.
Thalayum Puravum ChoriyarutharuthuDon’t scratch your head or your back.
Aruthukalaruthu AruthuDon’t break the vow, just don’t.
Arutharuthu Music Video
The translation of ‘Arutharuthu’ lyrics highlights the importance of commitment. The track features Vijesh Gopal and is part of the Nalpathiyonnu album.