T. S. Bhagavathy delivers a heartfelt query in “Ondru Patta,” from the album “Thanga Padhumai.” Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram wrote this song. It captures a wife’s private question about her place in marriage. Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy composed the music.
Ondru Patta
T. S. Bhagavathy • From “Thanga Padhumai”
Ondru Patta Lyrics Translation T. S. Bhagavathy | Thanga Padhumai
The wife asks, “Urimai Kidaithidumaa Sol,” questioning if service to her husband secures her rightful claim. She wonders about nurturing a sapling only for it to be cut before bearing fruit. This illustrates fear of wasted effort.
Ondru Patta KanavanukkuTo a devoted husband,
Thondu Seidhu VazhvadharkkuFor living in service to him,
Urimai Kidaithiduma SolTell me, will I gain my rightful place?
VannakiliyeO beautiful parrot,
Anbin Perumai Nilaithiduma SolTell me, will love’s true value endure?
Anbin Perumai Nilaithiduma SolTell me, will love’s true value endure?
Kandru Nattu Neer IraithuAfter planting a sapling and watering it,
Kann Vizhithu KathirundhuAnd waiting with watchful eyes,
Kandru Nattu Neer IraithuOnce it’s been planted and nurtured,
Kann Vizhithu KathirundhuAnd watched with such vigilance,
Pinjuvittu Kaniyagum BodhilayWhen it is ready to bear fruit,
Kilaiyil ThundupattalIf its branch is suddenly severed,
Enna Palan VazhvileWhat value is there in life?
Kilaiyil ThundupattalIf its branch is suddenly severed,
Enna Palan VazhvileWhat value is there in life?
Ondru Patta KanavanukkuTo a devoted husband,
Thondu Seidhu VazhvadharkkuFor living in service to him,
Urimai Kidaithiduma SolTell me, will I gain my rightful place?
VannakiliyeO beautiful parrot,
Anbin Perumai Nilaithiduma SolTell me, will love’s true value endure?
Ondru Patta Music Video
This ‘Ondru Patta’ lyrics translation shows a demand for reciprocal respect. The song voices a universal desire for acknowledged partnership. It details the deep concern about dedication going unfulfilled.