Nathaswara Oosaiyile Lyrics English Translation — Poovum Pottum | P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan
“Nathaswara Oosaiyile” from the album ‘Poovum Pottum’ presents a wedding ceremony as a divine performance. T. M. Soundarajan and P. Susheela sing Kannadasan’s lyrics, which elevate the groom and bride into a god and goddess. The song features actors S. V. Ranga Rao and P. Bhanumathi.
Nathaswara Oosaiyile
P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan • From “Poovum Pottum”
Kannadasan’s writing details the bride’s shy reaction as her body shivers and her face blushes upon seeing the groom. He also holds her to a high standard, comparing her to Kannagi for virtue and Janaki for love. Her path is set as one of ideal womanhood.
Nadhaswara OosaiyileTo the music of the nadaswaram,
Devan Vandhu PadugindranThe god arrives, singing.
Serndhu Varum MelathileTo the rhythm of the accompanying drums,
Devi Nadam AdugindralThe goddess performs her dance.
Nadhaswara OosaiyileTo the music of the nadaswaram.
Kolamitta ManavaraiyilOn the decorated wedding stage,
Kungumathin SangamathilAt the union marked by ‘kumkum’ powder,
Kolamitta ManavaraiyilOn the decorated wedding stage,
Kungumathin SangamathilAt the union marked by ‘kumkum’ powder,
Malaiyitta PoonkazhuthilOn her flower-adorned neck,
Thali Kattum VelaiyilumAt the moment he ties the sacred ‘thali’ thread,
Oorargal VazhthuraikkaAs the townspeople offer their blessings,
Oorvalathil Varum PoluthumAnd while they arrive in the procession,
Devan Vandhu PadugindranThe god arrives, singing.
Devi Nadam AdugindralThe goddess performs her dance.
Nadhaswara OosaiyileTo the music of the nadaswaram,
Devan Vandhu PadugindranThe god arrives, singing.
Serndhu Varum MelathileTo the rhythm of the accompanying drums,
Devi Nadam AdugindralThe goddess performs her dance.
Nadhaswara OosaiyileTo the music of the nadaswaram.
Mai Vaditha Kann IrandumHer two kohl-lined eyes,
Mann Parkkum PavanaiyilPretend to gaze at the ground.
Kai Piditha NayaganinBut her beloved husband’s,
Kattazhagu Kandu VaraHandsome form comes into view.
Mai Vaditha Kann IrandumHer two kohl-lined eyes,
Mann Parkkum PavanaiyilPretend to gaze at the ground.
Kai Piditha NayaganinBut her beloved husband’s,
Kattazhagu Kandu VaraHandsome form comes into view.
Mei Silirthu Mugam SivakkumHer body shivers and her face flushes red,
Mellidaiyal KoondhalileIn the braided hair of the slender-waisted bride.
Devi Nadam AdugindralThe goddess performs her dance.
Devan Vandhu PadugindranThe god arrives, singing.
Nadhaswara OosaiyileTo the music of the nadaswaram.
Karppil Oru KannagiyaiLike ‘Kannagi’ in her virtue,
Kadhalukku JanakiyaiLike ‘Janaki’ in her love,
Sirppa Magal Vazhkkai EndruSeeing that this perfectly-crafted daughter’s life is blessed,
Devan Vandhu PadugindranThe god arrives, singing.
Pathiniyai Kaval KonduTaking his wife’s virtue as his shield,
Par Pugazha Vazhga EndruAnd vowing to live a life the world will praise,
Pathiniyai Kaval KonduTaking his wife’s virtue as his shield,
Par Pugazha Vazhga EndruAnd vowing to live a life the world will praise,
Sathiyathin MedaiyileUpon this stage of truth,
Devi Nadam AdugindralThe goddess performs her dance.
Nadhaswara OosaiyileTo the music of the nadaswaram,
Devan Vandhu PadugindranThe god arrives, singing.
Serndhu Varum MelathileTo the rhythm of the accompanying drums,
Devi Nadam AdugindralThe goddess performs her dance.
Nadhaswara OosaiyileTo the music of the nadaswaram.
The final blessings instruct the couple to live a life the world will praise, using the wife’s virtue as their guide. The “Nathaswara Oosaiyile” lyrics meaning shows that marriage is not a contract but a sacred event built on integrity. This union is blessed and witnessed by the entire community.
