T. M. Soundararajan’s resonant voice carries ‘Munnariyum Deivamada’ from the Nalla Theerppu album. Lyricist Udumalai Narayana Kavi and composer S. M. Subbaiah Naidu frame parental guidance as divine instruction through classical orchestration.
Munnariyum Deivamada
T. M. Soundararajan • From “Nalla Theerppu”
Munnariyum Deivamada Lyrics Meaning T. M. Soundararajan | Nalla Theerppu
Udumalai Narayana Kavi’s banyan tree analogy depicts children as aerial roots supporting aging parents. Direct references to Tamil literature position filial duty as cultural heritage, not personal choice.
Munnariyum DeivamadaaThey are the first gods we ever know.
Annai Pithaa Avar MozhinthathellaamMother and Father, and everything they’ve said.
Namakku VedhamadaaIs like holy scripture to us.
Munnariyum DeivamadaaThey are the first gods we ever know.
Annai PithaaOur Mother and Father.
Munnariyum DeivamadaaThey are the first gods we see before us.
Annai Pithaa Avar MozhinthathellaamMother and Father, whatever they have spoken.
Namakku Vedhamadaa VedhamadaaIs our scripture, our holy text.
Manithaa Munnariyum DeivamadaaOh man, they are the first gods you know.
Annai PithaaYour Mother and Father.
Than Porulum Than SugamumTheir own wealth and their own comfort.
Thanathu PillaiIs their child.
Than Porulum Than SugamumTheir wealth and their happiness.
Thanathu Pillai EndreaThinking that their child is their all.
Anbu Konda Avarkeedu YaedhumillaiThere is no equal to those who love like this.
Munnariyum DeivamadaaThey are the first gods we ever know.
Annai PithaaMother and Father.
Sellariththa AalamaramLike an old banyan tree, eaten away by termites.
Adippuram KaainthaalumEven if its base withers and dries.
Sellariththa AalamaramLike that termite-eaten banyan tree.
Adippuram KaainthaalumEven if the trunk dries out completely.
Jeevanattru PogaamalaeWithout letting the life fade away.
Adhan Pillaiyena Ver VizhuthuIts aerial roots descend like loyal children.
Pinbu Vanthu Kilai ThaangiComing down to prop up the heavy branches.
Penugindra Seyal PolaeJust like that nurturing act.
Nallakudi Vazhi VanthaFor those born into a good and noble family.
Makkal Gunam AdhuvendreThat is the true character of the children.
Solluthadaa Thellutamil NoolaeThe clear Tamil texts declare this.
Solluthadaa Thellutamil NoolaeThe ancient Tamil scriptures tell us so.
Adhai Ullamathu UnaraathaFor those children who don’t feel this in their hearts.
Pillaikalukke KeeriCompared to such ungrateful offspring.
Pillai Anil Pillaigalum MelaeEven a mongoose or a squirrel is far superior.
Munnariyum DeivamadaaThey are the first gods we ever know.
Annai PithaaMother and Father.
Annai Pithaa Avar MozhinthathellaamWhatever Mother and Father have said.
Namakku Vedhamadaa VedhamadaaIs our true scripture, our scripture.
ManithaOh man.
Munnariyum Deivamada Music Video
The Munnariyum Deivamada lyrics meaning centers on reciprocal care across generations. S. M. Subbaiah Naidu’s melody underscores the song’s focus on enduring family bonds.