Poonthottam Poovil Lyrics Translation — Nathiyai Thedi Vantha Kadal | S. P. Sailaja
S. P. Sailaja’s “Poonthottam Poovil” presents nature as a source of profound wisdom. From the 1984 album Nathiyai Thedi Vantha Kadal, the song uses Ilaiyaraaja’s gentle composition to turn a garden scene into a lesson. Kannadasan’s lyrics establish a quiet, introspective mood from the start.
Released: December 21, 1984
Poonthottam Poovil
S. P. Sailaja • From “Nathiyai Thedi Vantha Kadal”
Kannadasan points to the garden’s creatures, which live without disappointment and rule themselves. He contrasts this stability with the human mind, where thoughts change daily. He then softly asks what might happen if the heart simply decided to follow new connections.
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PoonthottathilIn the flower garden,
Poovil Pennin Jadaigala flower holds a maiden’s grace.
PoonthottathilIn the flower garden,
Poovil Pennin Jadaigala flower holds a maiden’s grace.
Poojai Seiyum Pachai KillaigalThe green parrots perform their sacred rites.
Adal Mangai Thogai VannangalThe colors are like a dancing peacock’s plume.
PoonthottathilIn the flower garden,
Poovil Pennin Jadaigala flower holds a maiden’s grace.
PoonthottathilIn the flower garden.
Kavidhaigal Ezhudhuga Pudhiya MegangalThe new clouds are writing poems,
Iniya Nadhangalsuch sweet melodies.
Pasumaiyil Malaruga Azhagu ManjangalBeautiful stages blossom in the green landscape.
Kalangal Deivathin VedhangalThe seasons are God’s sacred scriptures.
Ullangal Anandha MelangalAnd our hearts are joyous symphonies.
Enge Endha RajangamooWho knows which kingdom this could be?
Ilamai Nenjam DeivegamooIs this youthful heart truly divine?
PoonthottathilIn the flower garden,
Poovil Pennin Jadaigala flower holds a maiden’s grace.
PoonthottathilIn the flower garden.
Ilaigalin Kuyilgalin Pudhiya SandhippuThe cuckoos meet for the first time among the leaves.
Adhilum ThithippuThere’s such sweetness in that meeting.
Nadhigalil Alaigalin Pudhiya ThalangalThe waves in the rivers create new rhythms.
Engengum Kalyana KolangalEverywhere you look, there are festive designs.
Yemattram Illadha JeevangalThey are living beings without disappointment.
Thannaithane AlgindranaThey simply rule over themselves.
Thannil Nindru VazhgindranaThey live, grounded in their own being.
PoonthottathilIn the flower garden,
Poovil Pennin Jadaigala flower holds a maiden’s grace.
PoonthottathilIn the flower garden.
Manidhargal Manadhile Udhaya KalangalNew eras dawn in the minds of people.
Nizhalai ParungalJust look at the shadows.
Marangalin Nizhalile Kanavu JalangalIn the shadows of the trees, there are webs of dreams.
Nalondrum Poluthondrum PogudhuThe days and moments just keep passing by.
The core message is that contentment comes from observing nature’s harmonious, ego-free world. The “Poonthottam Poovil” lyrics meaning is a call to find inner peace by emulating the garden’s self-sufficient life cycles. This path leads to a quiet form of personal freedom.
