Priyanka’s ‘Buddhan Sonna’ from the album Vizhithelu carries philosophical weight through Selvaraja’s lyrics and Nallathambi’s somber composition. The track addresses modern society’s rejection of foundational wisdom.
Released: February 9, 2023
Buddhan Sonna
Priyanka • From “Vizhithelu”
Vizhithelu’s Buddhan Sonna Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Selvaraja uses a fallen banyan tree image to show destroyed support systems. Priyanka questions who inserted the metaphorical thorn causing self-inflicted pain with the line ‘Kannukulla Nerunji Mullai / Yar Theithadhu.’
Buddhan Sonna ThathuvathaThe philosophy that Buddha taught,
Othukala Yarum Ingeno one here accepts it.
Bodhi Maram Gyanam SonnaThe wisdom the ‘Bodhi’ tree gave,
Pudikala Namakkingewe don’t seem to like it here.
Perasai Peru NasthamGreat greed leads to great loss,
PurinjuthammaI’ve understood that now.
Pei Attam Adi UsaraThe devil’s dance has taken over,
Kudichudhammaand drunk our very lives away.
MudhichadhammaIt’s all over now.
Buddhan Sonna ThathuvathaThe philosophy that Buddha taught,
Othukala Yarum Ingeno one here accepts it.
Bodhi Maram Gyanam SonnaThe wisdom the ‘Bodhi’ tree gave,
Pudikala Namakkingewe don’t seem to like it here.
Nizhal Thandha AlamaramumThe banyan tree that once gave shade,
Verodu Sainthadhammahas fallen completely with its roots.
Koodu Izhandha Kakkai KuruviThe crows and sparrows that lost their nests,
Kondattam Oindhadhammatheir celebration has ended.
Kannukulla Nerunji MullaiA thorny ‘nerunji’ fruit inside the eye,
Yar Theithadhuwho was the one who rubbed it in?
Adhu Nenjakuzhi SogathukkuAnd now it’s become the reason,
Karanamai Anadhu Ingufor this sorrow deep in my heart.
Anju Uyir ThookathirkkuIt has become the hangman’s noose,
Thookku Kayiranadhu Ingufor five lives that were taken here.
Thodarkadhai TholaivadhendruAnd this continuing story just fades away.
Buddhan Sonna ThathuvathaThe philosophy that Buddha taught,
Othukala Yarum Ingeno one here accepts it.
Bodhi Maram Gyanam SonnaThe wisdom the ‘Bodhi’ tree gave,
Pudikala Namakkingewe don’t seem to like it here.
Kannagiyin Karpu NeriyumEven the path of ‘Kannagi’s’ chastity,
Kappattra Vendum Ammamust be protected, oh mother.
Dhraupadhi Thugil UrithuBy disrobing ‘Draupadi’,
Soodhattam Olindhidumawill the stain of that gambling game ever be cleansed?
Ondrukulla Ondrai InguOne thing within another,
Vidhi Vaithathufate has placed it here.
Ada Ondrukkuthan Erandu EndralBut if one thing can lead to two,
Aasai Manam Oduthu Angua greedy heart begins to race.
Oosaiyindri AsanukkumEven the quiet master,
Seendum Gunam Thoondruthu Inguis provoked into anger here.
Vizhithelu Kodumai KanduAwaken, and see this cruelty.
Buddhan Sonna ThathuvathaThe philosophy that Buddha taught,
Othukala Yarum Ingeno one here accepts it.
Bodhi Maram Gyanam SonnaThe wisdom the ‘Bodhi’ tree gave,
Pudikala Namakkingewe don’t seem to like it here.
Buddhan Sonna Music Video
Awakening to greed’s consequences forms the core message. Listeners seeking Vizhithelu album lyrics translation will find direct commentary on ignored truths causing collective suffering.