S. P. Balasubrahmanyam’s voice in Kizhakku Mugam sets a serious tone. Adhithyan’s music provides a reflective backdrop. Vairamuthu’s lyrics drive the social message.
Released: August 31, 2023
Naangu Vedham
Adithyan | Vairamuthu • From “Kizhakku Mugam”
Naangu Vedham Lyrics Translation (from “Kizhakku Mugam”)
Vairamuthu states that the Vedas and Varnas are human creations. He argues that no god decreed caste hierarchy. The lyrics call for prioritizing humanity over scriptures.
Nangu Vedham Ungal SonthamillaiThe four ‘Vedas’ (ancient scriptures) don’t belong to you alone.
Nangu Varnam Manithan Seitha ThollaiThe four ‘Varnas’ (caste divisions) are a mess created by man.
Entha Kadavulum Jadhi SollavillaiNo god ever spoke of caste.
Entha Ooril Manitha Neyam UndoIn any place where humanity exists,
Antha Ooril Vedham Thevai Illaiscriptures aren’t needed in that place.
Manitha Jadhiyil Pedham Thevai IllaiThere’s no need for division within the human race.
Mannil Yarum Nalla Vannam VazhaFor everyone to live well on this earth,
Vazhgal Thedum Manithaoh human searching for a way to live.
Sinthum Varththai Mannil Sinthi PonalIf the words you utter are scattered on the ground,
Serppathu Enbathu Elithais it easy to gather them back?
Manthiram KadanthuGo beyond the religious ‘mantras’ (ritual chants),
Manithanai Theduand search for the human being.
Manithanai MathiththalIf you respect humanity,
Thirunthidum Naduthe nation will be reformed.
Nangu Vedham Ungal SonthamillaiThe four ‘Vedas’ (ancient scriptures) don’t belong to you alone.
Nangu Varnam Manithan Seitha ThollaiThe four ‘Varnas’ (caste divisions) are a mess created by man.
Entha Kadavulum Jadhi SollavillaiNo god ever spoke of caste.
Entha Ooril Manitha Neyam UndoIn any place where humanity exists,
Antha Ooril Vedham Thevai Illaiscriptures aren’t needed in that place.
Manitha Jadhiyil Pedham Thevai IllaiThere’s no need for division within the human race.
Mannil Yarum Nalla Vannam VazhaFor everyone to live well on this earth,
Vazhgal Thedum Manithaoh human searching for a way to live.
Sinthum Varththai Mannil Sinthi PonalIf the words you utter are scattered on the ground,
Serppathu Enbathu Elithais it easy to gather them back?
Manthiram Kadanthu Manithanai TheduGo beyond the religious ‘mantras’ and search for the human being.
Manithanai Mathiththal Thirunthidum NaduIf you respect humanity, the nation will be reformed.
Naangu Vedham Music Video
The message of Naangu Vedham promotes unity through human respect. This lyrics translation highlights Vairamuthu’s critique of caste divisions. Adhithyan’s composition underscores this call for reform.