P. Susheela’s rendition in ‘Manaivi’ shaped by K.V. Mahadevan’s composition highlights womanly virtues. Lyricist Mayavanathan frames female honor through cultural values like kindness and beauty.
Pennin Perumaiye
P. Susheela • From “Manaivi”
Manaivi’s Pennin Perumaiye Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Mayavanathan’s words describe women as divine guardians protecting God’s creation. The lyric ‘Indha Arivurai Thaan En Seervarisai’ presents wisdom as the ultimate bridal gift, replacing material dowries with guidance.
Pennin Perumaiyae PerumaiA woman’s greatness is the greatest glory.
Pennin Perumaiyae PerumaiA woman’s greatness is the greatest glory.
Anbudan Panbum Aasaiyum PaasamumWith love, culture, hope, and deep affection.
Anbudan Panbum Aasaiyum PaasamumWith love, culture, hope, and deep affection.
Azhagum Gunamum Iyarkkaiyil AmaindhaBeauty and character are found naturally within her.
Pennin Perumaiyae PerumaiA woman’s greatness is the greatest glory.
Aandavan Ulagathai Padaithu VittanThe Creator made this world.
Andrudan Paniyai Mudithu KondaanAnd with that, He finished His work.
Aandavan Ulagathai Padaithu VittanThe Creator made this world.
Andrudan Paniyai Mudithu KondaanAnd with that, He finished His work.
Avan Padaitha Ulagathai KaathidavaeTo protect the world He had created,
Padaitha Ulagathai KaathidavaeTo protect the world He had created,
Panbulla Pennai Anuppi VeithaanHe sent the virtuous woman down to earth.
Pennin Perumaiyae PerumaiA woman’s greatness is the greatest glory.
Mangala Ninaivugal Manadhinil MalargaMay auspicious thoughts bloom in your heart.
Manjal Kungumam Manaiyinil VaazhgaMay the sacred turmeric and vermilion bless your home.
Mangala Ninaivugal Manadhinil MalargaMay auspicious thoughts bloom in your heart.
Manjal Kungumam Manaiyinil VaazhgaMay the sacred turmeric and vermilion bless your home.
Nenjin Kanivu Kangalil VilangaWith the heart’s kindness shining in your eyes,
Nenjin Kanivu Kangalil VilangaWith the heart’s kindness shining in your eyes,
Nettriyil Thilagam Azhagudan ThulangumThe ‘thilagam’ on your forehead glows with beauty.
Pennin Perumaiyae PerumaiA woman’s greatness is the greatest glory.
Pirandha Veetin Per VilangaTo bring fame to the home of your birth,
Nee Puguntha Veettil VaazhndhidugaYou must live well in the home you enter.
Pirandha Veetin Per VilangaTo bring fame to the home of your birth,
Nee Puguntha Veettil VaazhndhidugaYou must live well in the home you enter.
Indha Arivurai Thaan En SeervarisaiThis advice is the only dowry I give.
Arivurai Thaan En SeervarisaiThis advice is the only dowry I give.
Idhai Peruvadhu Thaan Un Kula PerumaiReceiving this is the true pride of your clan.
Pennin Perumaiyae PerumaiA woman’s greatness is the greatest glory.
Anbudan Panbum Aasaiyum PaasamumWith love, culture, hope, and deep affection.
Azhagum Gunamum Iyarkkaiyil AmaindhaBeauty and character are found naturally within her.
Pennin Perumaiyae PerumaiA woman’s greatness is the greatest glory.
Tamil Pennin Perumaiyae PerumaiThe greatness of a Tamil woman is the greatest glory.
Pennin Perumaiye Music Video
The ‘Pennin Perumaiye’ lyrics translation conveys a woman’s duty to uphold family honor through natural grace. Tamil tradition views character cultivation as essential to feminine greatness.