T. M. Soundarajan’s ‘Naan Kadavulai’ from the album ‘Kallum Kaniyagum’ blends Vaali’s lyrics with M. S. Vishwanathan’s melody to depict paternal devotion. The track frames a father’s love as sacred worship.
Naan Kadavulai
T. M. Soundarajan • From “Kallum Kaniyagum”
Naan Kadavulai Lyrics Translation T. M. Soundarajan | Kallum Kaniyagum
Vaali’s words contrast loss with hope. The father questions if divine forces exchanged his wife’s absence for his son’s presence. Lines like ‘Avan Karunaiyai Kanden’ tie childhood innocence to spiritual grace.
Naan Kadavulai KandenI’ve seen God himself.
En Kulandhai VadivilaeIn the form of my child.
Avan Karunaiyai KandenI’ve witnessed His compassion.
Konjum Mazhalai MozhiyilaeIn the sweet, lisping words he speaks.
Mazhalai MozhiyilaeIn his sweet, lisping words.
Naan Kadavulai KandenI’ve seen God himself.
En Kulandhai VadivilaeIn the form of my child.
Avan Karunaiyai KandenI’ve witnessed His compassion.
Konjum Mazhalai MozhiyilaeIn the sweet, lisping words he speaks.
Paal Vadiyum Un Poo MugathilIn your flower-like face that radiates innocence.
Aayiram Kanavu KandenI’ve envisioned a thousand dreams.
Naalai Varum Nalla Vaazhvu EnumThe good life that tomorrow will bring—
Andha Ninaivaal VaazhgindrenI’m living just for that hope.
Unakkoru Thaai PolaLike a mother for you.
Thanakkillaiyae Endru Iraivan KettaanoDid God ask for her because He has no mother to love Him?
Unakkoru Thaai PolaLike a mother for you.
Thanakkillaiyae Endru Iraivan KettaanoDid God ask for her because He has no mother to love Him?
Enakkena UnnaikoduthuGiving you to me as a gift—
Un Annai Angae PonaaloDid your mother go there to be with Him?
Ange PonaaloDid she go there?
Naan Kadavulai KandenI’ve seen God himself.
En Kulandhai VadivilaeIn the form of my child.
Avan Karunaiyai KandenI’ve witnessed His compassion.
Konjum Mazhalai MozhiyilaeIn the sweet, lisping words he speaks.
Aalamaram Ena Nee ValarumGrowing strong like a Banyan tree—
Naal Thaan Vara VendumThat day must surely come.
Kalaimagal Arulum Alaimagal PorulumThe grace of the Goddess of Wisdom and the riches of the Goddess of Wealth—
Niraindhe Pera VendumYou must receive them in full abundance.
Arivudan Thigazhulum Thirumagan PugalumWith wisdom shining, won’t my son’s fame—
Kadal Pol PerugaadhoExpand vast like the ocean?
Arivudan Thigazhulum Thirumagan PugalumWith wisdom shining, won’t my son’s fame—
Kadal Pol PerugaadhoExpand vast like the ocean?
Paarthathum Kettadhum Eendravar NenjamUpon seeing and hearing this, won’t the parent’s heart—
Pani Pol UrugaadhoMelt away like the morning dew?
Pani Pol UrugaadhoMelt away like the morning dew?
Naan Kadavulai KandenI’ve seen God himself.
En Kulandhai VadivilaeIn the form of my child.
Avan Karunaiyai KandenI’ve witnessed His compassion.
Konjum Mazhalai MozhiyilaeIn the sweet, lisping words he speaks.
Mazhalai MozhiyilaeIn his sweet, lisping words.
Naan Kadavulai Music Video
Parental sacrifice shapes the core of this Tamil lyrics translation. T. M. Soundarajan’s delivery elevates everyday moments into timeless spiritual reflections.