T.M. Soundararajan and S.P. Balasubrahmanyam present a vocal debate on cultural values in ‘Netru Veru.’ Lyricist Kannadasan and composer G. Devarajan frame a timeless argument between progress and tradition. Their voices embody opposing views on civilization’s evolution.
Netru Veru
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | T. M. Soundararajan
Netru Veru Meaning & Lyrics (S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | T. M. Soundararajan)
Kannadasan contrasts scientific achievement with continued moon worship. He defines true civilization through acts of love and protection of dharma. The exchange questions whether external change reflects inner growth.
Nettru Veru Indru Veru Naalai VeruYesterday was one way, today’s another, tomorrow’s something else
Dhinam Naagareegam Enpatharkku Arththam VeruEvery day, the meaning of “culture” takes a new turn
Nettru Veru Indru Veru Naalai VeruYesterday was one way, today’s another, tomorrow’s something else
Dhinam Naagareegam Enpatharkku Arththam VeruEvery day, the meaning of “culture” takes a new turn
Maattrugindra Aadai Veru Anigalan VeruThe clothes shift, the jewels change
Dhinam Maarugindra Ulagil Neeyum Maari PaaruTry changing yourself in this ever-spinning world
Aah Thathaa Maari PaaruHey Grandpa, give it a go!
Nettru Veru Indru Veru Naalai VeruYesterday was one way, today’s another, tomorrow’s something else
Dhinam Naagareegam Enpatharkku Arththam VeruEvery day, the meaning of “culture” takes a new turn
Nettru Veru Indru Veru Naalai VeruYesterday was one way, today’s another, tomorrow’s something else
Dhinam Naagareegam Enpatharkku Arththam VeruEvery day, the meaning of “culture” takes a new turn
Aadai Maattri Vaazhvathalla Naagareegam DhinamCulture isn’t about swapping your clothes every day
Anbu Seithu Dharmam Kaakkum NaagareegamReal culture loves and shields what’s right
Aadai Maattri Vaazhvathalla Naagareegam DhinamCulture isn’t about swapping your clothes every day
Anbu Seithu Dharmam Kaakkum NaagareegamReal culture loves and shields what’s right
Iraivan Meethu Bakthiyulla NaagareegamIt’s a way of life steeped in faith
Adhil Idhayamulla Pazhamaiyaana NaagareegamAn ancient spirit with a beating heart
Nettru Veru Indru Veru Naalai VeruYesterday was one way, today’s another, tomorrow’s something else
Dhinam Naagareegam Enpatharkku Arththam VeruEvery day, the meaning of “culture” takes a new turn
Chandhiranil IrangugindraThe man who’s landing
Manithan EngaeOn the moon, where is he?
Indrum Chandhiranai VanangugindraAnd you who still worship
Neengal EngaeThat very moon, where are you?
Chandhiranil IrangugindraThe man who’s landing
Manithan EngaeOn the moon, where is he?
Indrum Chandhiranai VanangugindraAnd you who still worship
Koyil Thedi PoojaiSearching for temples
Seiyya NeramillaiI’ve got no time to pray
Naangal Kondu VanthaThe modern world we’ve built
Pudhumaikkindru EedumillaiHas no equal today
Naadagaththu Thoonai PolaLike pillars on a stage
Side-u IrakkiLetting sideburns hang low
Antha Narikkuravar Pol ManiyaiStacking beads like a nomad
Kazhuththil AdukkiAround your neck
Naadagaththu Thoonai PolaLike pillars on a stage
Side-u IrakkiLetting sideburns hang low
Antha Narikkuravar Pol ManiyaiStacking beads like a nomad
Kazhuththil AdukkiAround your neck
Kudukuduppaikkaaran PolaLike a street fortune teller
Sattaiyai PottuWearing that coat
Neengal Kondu Vantha PudhumaiThe “newness” you brought
Verum Veththu VettuIs just a hollow show
Ettu Muzhal VettiyaiAn eight-cubit dhoti
Naan Sumakka Mudiyumaa IllaCan I even lug that? No!
Yaezhu Muzham ThundaiA seven-cubit shawl
Naanum Thaanga MudiyumaaCan I even bear its weight?
Ettu Muzhal VettiyaiAn eight-cubit dhoti
Naan Sumakka Mudiyumaa IllaCan I even lug that? No!
Yaezhu Muzham ThundaiA seven-cubit shawl
Naanum Thaanga MudiyumaaCan I even bear its weight?
Pattaiyaaga NeerumittaalIf I smeared ash in thick stripes
Sagikka Mudiyumaa UngalCould you even stand it?
Paramparaiyai Intha KaalamThe traditions of the past
Ninaikka MudiyumaaCould this era even remember?
Nettru Veru Indru Veru Naalai VeruYesterday was one way, today’s another, tomorrow’s something else
Dhinam Naagareegam Enpatharkku Arththam VeruEvery day, the meaning of “culture” takes a new turn
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Nettru Veru Indru Veru Naalai VeruYesterday was one way, today’s another, tomorrow’s something else
Dhinam Naagareegam Enpatharkku Arththam VeruEvery day, the meaning of “culture” takes a new turn
Netru Veru Music Video
This unresolved tension makes ‘Netru Veru’ lyrics translation essential for understanding evolving cultural definitions. Kannadasan’s words remain relevant for societies balancing heritage with innovation.