P. Susheela’s vocals in ‘Kadhalin Jothiyithe’ from the album ‘Mathar Kula Manickam’ carry a resilient hope shaped by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass’s lyrics and S. Rajeswara Rao’s composition. The mood balances devotion with quiet determination.
Kadhalin Jothiyithe
P. Susheela • From “Mathar Kula Manickam”
Kadhalin Jothiyithe Lyrics Meaning P. Susheela | Mathar Kula Manickam
The orphaned protagonist compares love to a desert plant thriving in harsh conditions, declaring it her guiding light. She vows to protect women’s dignity while sacrificing everything for her husband, as written in Dass’s verses.
Kaadhalin JodhiyidhaeThis is the light of love.
Anadhaiyin Vaazhvilum JodhiyidhaeIt’s a light even in an orphan’s life.
Kandaen Naanae KanindhenaeI’ve found it and my heart has melted.
Kannaala Unaiyae PiriyenaeMy dear, I won’t ever leave you.
Kaadhalin JodhiyidhaeThis is the light of love.
Kanal Maevum Paalaivanam MelOver a desert scorching with fire,
Sugam Kaanum Jeevandhi PolLike a ‘life-sustaining plant’ finding peace.
Kanal Maevum Paalaivanam MelOver a desert scorching with fire,
Sugam Kaanum Jeevandhi PolLike a ‘life-sustaining plant’ finding peace.
Malaralae Maalai SootiI’ve crowned you with a garland of flowers,
Manadhaale Dheebam KattiAnd lit a lamp within my soul.
Malaralae Maalai SootiI’ve crowned you with a garland of flowers,
Manadhaale Dheebam KattiAnd lit a lamp within my soul.
Manghaiyar Kulamae MaanangkaathidaTo protect the dignity of all women,
Manghaiyar Kulamae MaanangkaathidaTo protect the dignity of all women,
Maanam Pradhaanamendrae PathiyudanWith honor as the priority, beside my husband,
Magizhndhiduven NaanaeI’ll surely live in joy.
Kaadhalin JodhiyidhaeThis is the light of love.
Anadhaiyin Vaazhvilum JodhiyidhaeIt’s a light even in an orphan’s life.
Kandaen Naanae KanindhenaeI’ve found it and my heart has melted.
Kannaala Unaiyae PiriyenaeMy dear, I won’t ever leave you.
Kaadhalin JodhiyidhaeThis is the light of love.
Vidhiyaale Nerndhadhu AndraeWhat happened back then was fate,
Padhi Vaazhvu Serndhadhu IndraeBut today, I’ve joined my life with my husband.
Vidhiyaale Nerndhadhu AndraeWhat happened back then was fate,
Padhi Vaazhvu Serndhadhu IndraeBut today, I’ve joined my life with my husband.
Sadhi Yedhum SoozhndhittaalumEven if some treachery surrounds us,
Penn Madhiyaalum MandraaduvenaeI’ll fight back with a woman’s wisdom.
Sadhi Yedhum SoozhndhittaalumEven if some treachery surrounds us,
Penn Madhiyaalum MandraaduvenaeI’ll fight back with a woman’s wisdom.
Udal Porul Aaviyai Thiyagam SeiyaaTo sacrifice my body, wealth, and soul,
Udal Porul Aaviyai Thiyagam SeiyaaTo sacrifice my body, wealth, and soul,
Ulaginil Pirandhenae NaanaeI was born into this world.
Uyirodu PizhaithenaeThat’s how I’ve truly come to life.
Udal Porul Aaviyai Thiyagam SeiyaaTo sacrifice my body, wealth, and soul,
Ulaginil Pirandhenae NaanaeI was born into this world.
Uyirodu PizhaithenaeThat’s how I’ve truly come to life.
Kaadhalin JodhiyidhaeThis is the light of love.
Anadhaiyin Vaazhvilum JodhiyidhaeIt’s a light even in an orphan’s life.
Kandaen Naanae KanindhenaeI’ve found it and my heart has melted.
Kannaala Unaiyae PiriyenaeMy dear, I won’t ever leave you.
Kaadhalin JodhiyidhaeThis is the light of love.
Kadhalin Jothiyithe Music Video
Understanding ‘Kadhalin Jothiyithe’ lyrics translation reveals how love reshapes identity through service and sacrifice. Susheela’s performance elevates Ramaiah Dass’s vision of devotion as life’s central purpose.