P. Susheela and P. B. Sreenivas perform ‘Indha Maanilathai’ from the album ‘Kalyaniyin Kanavan.’ Lyricist Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram and composer G. Ramanathan create a determined parental appeal urging strength against adversity.
Indha Maanilathai
P. B. Sreenivas | P. Susheela • From “Kalyaniyin Kanavan”
Indha Maanilathai Lyrics Meaning P. B. Sreenivas | P. Susheela | Kalyaniyin Kanavan
Kalyanasundaram’s lyrics challenge the son to confront sorrow without fear. The repeated phrase ‘change your destiny through hard work’ anchors the father’s advice against relying on others. Specific warnings address deceptive friends and profit-driven dangers in society.
Indha Maanilathai Paaraai MaganaeLook at this world, my son.
Undhan Vaazhkaithanai Unarvaai MaganaeUnderstand your own life, my son.
Ilam Manadhil Valimai Dhanai YettradaaBuild up strength within your young heart.
Mugha Vattamadhai Uzhaippaal MattradaaChange your destiny through your hard work.
Indha Maanilathai Paaraai MaganaeLook at this world, my son.
Undhan Vaazhkaithanai Unarvaai MaganaeUnderstand your own life, my son.
Ilam Manadhil Valimai Dhanai YettradaaBuild up strength within your young heart.
Mugha Vattamadhai Uzhaippaal MattradaaChange your destiny through your hard work.
Indha Maanilathai Paaraai MaganaeLook at this world, my son.
Thuyardhanai Kandae Bayandhu VidaadhaeDon’t be afraid when you face sorrow.
Sorvai Vendraalae ThunbamillaiIf you conquer your exhaustion, there’ll be no more misery.
Uyarndhidavae Nee Unnaiyae NambiduvaaiTo rise up, you must believe in yourself.
Udhavi Seivaargal Yaarum IllaiThere isn’t anyone else who’ll come to help you.
Indha Maanilathai Paaraai MaganaeLook at this world, my son.
Undhan Vaazhkaithanai Unarvaai MaganaeUnderstand your own life, my son.
Ilam Manadhil Valimai Dhanai YettradaaBuild up strength within your young heart.
Mugha Vattamadhai Uzhaippaal MattradaaChange your destiny through your hard work.
Indha Maanilathai Paaraai MaganaeLook at this world, my son.
Baedhathai Paesi Nerathai VilungumThere are madmen who waste time talking about divisions.
Pitharumundu Avar BaktharumunduAnd there are those who’ve become their followers.
Laabathai Vendi Aabathil VeezhumSome fall into danger while chasing after profits.
Nambarumundu Verum VambarumunduThere are friends, and then there are those who just cause trouble.
Indha Maanilathai Paaraai MaganaeLook at this world, my son.
Undhan Vaazhkaithanai Unarvaai MaganaeUnderstand your own life, my son.
Ilam Manadhil Valimai Dhanai YettradaaBuild up strength within your young heart.
Mugha Vattamadhai Uzhaippaal MattradaaChange your destiny through your hard work.
Indha Maanilathai Paaraai MaganaeLook at this world, my son.
Indha Maanilathai Paaraai MaganaeLook at this world, my son.
Undhan Vaazhkaithanai Unarvaai MaganaeUnderstand your own life, my son.
Ilam Manadhil Valimai Dhanai YettradaaBuild up strength within your young heart.
Mugha Vattamadhai Uzhaippaal MattradaaChange your destiny through your hard work.
Indha Maanilathai Paaraai MaganaeLook at this world, my son.
Undhan Vaazhkaithanai Unarvaai MaganaeUnderstand your own life, my son.
Ilam Manadhil Valimai Dhanai YettradaaBuild up strength within your young heart.
Mugha Vattamadhai Uzhaippaal MattradaaChange your destiny through your hard work.
Indha Maanilathai Paaraai MaganaeLook at this world, my son.
Thuyardhanai Kandae Bayandhu VidaadhaeDon’t let yourself fear when sorrow appears.
Sorvai Vendraalae ThunbamillaiIf you defeat your weariness, your suffering will vanish.
Uyarndhidavae Nee Unnaiyae NambiduvaaiTo reach great heights, you must have faith in yourself.
Udhavi Seivaargal Yaarum IllaiThere’s no one else out there who’s going to help you.
Indha Maanilathai Paaraai MaganaeLook at this world, my son.
Undhan Vaazhkaithanai Unarvaai MaganaeUnderstand your own life, my son.
Ilam Manadhil Valimai Dhanai YettradaaBuild up strength within your young heart.
Mugha Vattamadhai Uzhaippaal MattradaaChange your destiny through your hard work.
Indha Maanilathai Paaraai MaganaeLook at this world, my son.
Baedhathai Paesi Nerathai VilungumThere are fools who swallow up time discussing differences.
Pitharumundu Avar BaktharumunduSuch madmen exist, and so do their devotees.
Laabathai Vendi Aabathil VeezhumGreed for gain makes some tumble into danger.
Nambarumundu Verum VambarumunduYou’ll find true friends, and others who only want to argue.
Indha Maanilathai Paaraai MaganaeLook at this world, my son.
Undhan Vaazhkaithanai Unarvaai MaganaeUnderstand your own life, my son.
Ilam Manadhil Valimai Dhanai YettradaaBuild up strength within your young heart.
Mugha Vattamadhai Uzhaippaal MattradaaChange your destiny through your hard work.
Indha Maanilathai Paaraai MaganaeLook at this world, my son.
Indha Maanilathai Music Video
G. Ramanathan’s music reinforces the ‘Indha Maanilathai’ lyrics meaning about self-reliance as the foundation of success. A direct English translation reveals clear instructions for building inner resilience without external help.