Puthiya Vaazhvu Lyrics Meaning: Amarakavi | M. K. Thiyagaraja Bhagavathar
M. K. Thiyagaraja Bhagavathar delivers a powerful call to action in “Puthiya Vaazhvu” from the album Amarakavi. The song functions as a musical blueprint for societal progress, with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi and music by G. Ramanathan. It establishes a determined and forward-looking tone.
Puthiya Vaazhvu
M. K. Thiyagaraja Bhagavathar • From “Amarakavi”
Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Composer
G. Ramanathan
Amarakavi’s Puthiya Vaazhvu Lyrics Translation
A. Maruthakasi’s writing commands listeners to conquer fate using intellect instead of complaining about circumstances. The lyrics connect personal agency to larger goals like ending poverty and creating a society built on equality.
Pudhiya Vazhvu PeruvomWe will attain a new life.
Madhiyinal Vidhiyai Vella MuyalvomWe will strive to conquer fate with our intellect.
Kedhiyai NondhidamalWithout complaining about our circumstances,
Kadamaiyai Seighuvomwe will carry out our duties.
Pudhiya Vazhvu PeruvomWe will attain a new life.
Madhiyinal Vidhiyai Vella MuyalvomWe will strive to conquer fate with our intellect.
Pudhiya Vazhvu PeruvomWe will attain a new life.
Uzhavai Pottri ValarppomWe will cherish and develop agriculture.
Sagala Uyirkkum Unavu AlippomWe will provide food for all living beings.
Panja Piniyai TholaippomWe will eliminate poverty and disease.
Samadharma Padhai Thannai VaguppomWe will forge a path of social equality.
Pudhiya Vazhvu PeruvomWe will attain a new life.
Madhiyinal Vidhiyai Vella MuyalvomWe will strive to conquer fate with our intellect.
Pudhiya Vazhvu PeruvomWe will attain a new life.
Ezhutharivillar Ha Aa AThose who are illiterate,
Ezhutharivillar Enbavarethose who cannot read or write,
Inge Evarum Illamal Seidhiduvomwe will ensure they no longer exist among us.
Ezhutharivillar EnbavareWe will make it so that those who are illiterate,
Inge Evarum Illamal Seidhiduvomno longer remain here among us.
Pagutharivalar PasaraiyaiA stronghold for rational thinkers,
Pagutharivalar Pasaraiyaia true bastion of reason,
Paril Namm Nattai Akkiduvomis what we’ll make our nation in this world.
Paril Namm Nattai AkkiduvomThat’s what we will make our country on this earth.
Pudhiya Vazhvu PeruvomWe will attain a new life.
Madhiyinal Vidhiyai Vella MuyalvomWe will strive to conquer fate with our intellect.
Pudhiya Vazhvu PeruvomWe will attain a new life.
Indha Nattin Edhirkkalam Hoo O OThe future of this nation,
Indha Nattin Edhirkkalamthe future of this nation,
Ilaingar Kaiyil Iruppadhalerests in the hands of its youth.
Indha Nattin EdhirkkalamBecause the future of this country,
Ilaingar Kaiyil Iruppadhaleis held in the hands of the young.
Avargalai Valarkkum Madhar AriveIt’s the wisdom of the mothers who raise them,
Avargalai Valarkkum Madhar Arivethe knowledge of the women who nurture them,
Valarnthidum Margam Kana Seivomthat we’ll use to find the path of progress.
Valarnthidum Margam Kana Seivomand we will make it illuminate the way for our growth.
Pudhiya Vazhvu PeruvomWe will attain a new life.
Madhiyinal Vidhiyai Vella MuyalvomWe will strive to conquer fate with our intellect.
Pudhiya Vazhvu Peruvom MadhiyinalWe will attain a new life through our intellect.
Responsibility for this new world is ultimately placed upon the youth, guided by the wisdom of women who raise them. The “Puthiya Vaazhvu” lyrics translation from Tamil details a clear succession plan for progress built on education.
