Seerkazhi Govindarajan and K. Jamunarani perform ‘Odi Vilaiyadu Pappa’ from the album Kappalotiya Tamizhan. Mahakavi Subramanya Bharthiyaar’s lyrics pair with G. Ramanathan’s gentle composition to create a nurturing children’s guide.
Odi Vilaiyadu Pappa
K. Jamunarani | Seerkazhi Govindarajan • From “Kappalotiya Tamizhan”
Odi Vilaiyadu Pappa Lyrics Meaning K. Jamunarani | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | Kappalotiya Tamizhan
Bharthiyaar instructs children to reject caste divisions, declaring such talk sinful. His verses outline a balanced day: morning study, afternoon kindness, evening play.
Odi Vilayaadu PaappaRun and play, little one.
Odi Vilayaadu PaappaRun and play, little one.
Nee Oindhirukka Laagaadhu PaappaYou shouldn’t stay idle, little one.
Odi Vilayaadu PaappaRun and play, little one.
Koodi Vilayaadu PaappaPlay together with others, little one.
Koodi Vilayaadu PaappaPlay together with others, little one.
Oru Kuzhandhaiyai Vaiyaadhe PaappaDon’t scold another child, little one.
Odi Vilayaadu PaappaRun and play, little one.
Paalai Pozhindhu Tharum PaappaShe pours out milk for you, little one.
Andha Pasu Miga Nalladhadi PaappaThat cow’s very kind, little one.
Paalai Pozhindhu Tharum PaappaShe pours out milk for you, little one.
Andha Pasu Miga Nalladhadi PaappaThat cow’s very kind, little one.
Vaalai Kuzhaithu Varum NaaidhaanThe dog comes wagging its tail.
Vaalai Kuzhaithu Varum NaaidhaanThe dog comes wagging its tail.
Adhu Manidharku Thozhanadi PaappaIt’s a true friend to humans, little one.
Adhu Manidharku Thozhanadi PaappaIt’s a true friend to humans, little one.
Poi Solla Koodaadhu PaappaYou shouldn’t tell lies, little one.
Endrum Puram Sollalaagaadhu PaappaYou shouldn’t ever gossip about others, little one.
Poi Solla Koodaadhu PaappaYou shouldn’t tell lies, little one.
Endrum Puram Sollalaagaadhu PaappaYou shouldn’t ever gossip about others, little one.
Dheivam Namaku Thunai PaappaGod’s our protector, little one.
Dheivam Namaku Thunai PaappaGod’s our protector, little one.
Oru Theengu Vara Maataadhu PaappaNo harm’ll ever come to you, little one.
Odi Vilayaadu PaappaRun and play, little one.
Kaalai Ezhundhavudan PadippuStudy as soon as you wake up in the morning.
Pinbu Kanivu Kodukum Nalla PaatuThen, listen to a good song that brings kindness.
Maalai Muzhudhum VilaiyaatuSpend the entire evening playing.
Endru Pazhaka Padithi Kollu PaappaMake this your daily habit, little one.
Kaalai Ezhundhavudan PadippuStudy as soon as you wake up in the morning.
Atcham Thavir Aanmai ThavarelShed your fear and don’t lose your courage.
Elaithal Egazhchi Eegai ThiranBeing weak is a disgrace; master the ‘skill of giving’.
Pinbu Kanivu Kodukum Nalla PaatuThen, listen to a good song that brings kindness.
Muruga Muruga MurugaMuruga, Muruga, Muruga.
Varuvaai Mayil MeedhinileCome to us riding on your peacock.
Vadiveludane VaruvaaiCome with your ‘sacred spear’.
Tharuvaai Nalamum Thagamum PugazhumGrant us well-being, thirst for excellence, and fame.
Thavamum Thiramum Dhanamum GanamumGrant us penance, talent, wealth, and dignity.
Muruga Muruga MurugaMuruga, Muruga, Muruga.
Muruga Muruga MurugaMuruga, Muruga, Muruga.
Muruga Muruga MurugaMuruga, Muruga, Muruga.
Jaadhigal Illaiyadi PaappaThere’re no castes, little one.
Jaadhigal Illaiyadi PaappaThere’re no castes, little one.
Kula Thaazhchi UyarchiSpeaking of high or low birth,
Sollal Paavam PaappaIs a sin, little one.
Jaadhigal Illaiyadi PaappaThere’re no castes, little one.
Needhi Uyarndha Madhi KalviJustice, superior wisdom, and education,
Needhi Uyarndha Madhi KalviJustice, superior wisdom, and education,
Anbu Niraiya Udaiyavargal Maelor PaappaAnd those who’re filled with love are the truly great ones, little one.
Odi Vilayaadu PaappaRun and play, little one.
Nee Oindhirukka Laagaadhu PaappaYou shouldn’t stay idle, little one.
Odi Vilayaadu PaappaRun and play, little one.
Koodi Vilayaadu PaappaPlay together with others, little one.
Oru Kuzhandhaiyai Vaiyaadhe PaappaDon’t scold another child, little one.
Odi Vilayaadu PaappaRun and play, little one.
Odi Vilaiyadu Pappa Music Video
Bharthiyaar’s Tamil lyrics translation defines true greatness through justice, wisdom, and love. This cultural staple continues to shape ethical values across generations.