S. Janaki’s pleading voice anchors ‘Sivan Magane’ from the album ‘Paditha Manaivi’. Lyricist Papanasam Sivan and composer K. V. Mahadevan frame a daughter-in-law’s prayer to Lord Murugan. The track addresses tensions in family dynamics through devotional appeal.
Sivan Magane
S. Janaki • From “Paditha Manaivi”
Sivan Magane Lyrics Translation (from “Paditha Manaivi”)
Papanasam Sivan contrasts a father’s unconditional love with the daughter-in-law’s exclusion. She questions why familial bonds overlook her well-being despite her virtuous role. The lyrics ask, ‘Can’t that bond look out for a daughter-in-law’s welfare?’
Sivan Magane Unakku TheriyathathaSon of Lord Shiva, don’t you know?
Engal Sinthaiyenna Umakku PuriyathathaDon’t you understand what’s in our minds?
Magan Thanthai Paasam Nee AriyathathaAren’t you aware of the love between a father and son?
Athu Marumagal Nalam Kaana MutiyathathaCan’t that bond look out for a daughter-in-law’s well-being?
MutiyathathaCan’t it?
Sivan Magane Unakku TheriyathathaSon of Lord Shiva, don’t you know?
Engal Sinthaiyenna Umakku PuriyathathaDon’t you understand what’s in our minds?
Magan Thanthai Paasam Nee AriyathathaAren’t you aware of the love between a father and son?
Athu Marumagal Nalam Kaana MutiyathathaCan’t that bond look out for a daughter-in-law’s well-being?
MutiyathathaCan’t it?
Sivan Magane Unakku TheriyathathaSon of Lord Shiva, don’t you know?
Pillai Unnai Thanthai AdithaanillaiYour father never struck you, my child.
Nee Pizhai Sonna Phothum Pirithaan IllaiEven when you corrected his mistake, he didn’t cast you aside.
Pillai Unnai Thanthai AdithaanillaiYour father never struck you, my child.
Nee Pizhai Sonna Phothum Pirithaan IllaiEven when you corrected his mistake, he didn’t cast you aside.
Valli Kurathiyaiyum Maruthaan IllaiHe didn’t reject Valli, the ‘Kurathi’ (tribal woman).
Valli Kurathiyaiyum Maruthaan IllaiHe didn’t reject Valli, the ‘Kurathi’ (tribal woman).
Avalai Mananthathal Unniayum Veruthaan IllaiHe didn’t despise you for marrying her.
Sivan Magane Unakku TheriyathathaSon of Lord Shiva, don’t you know?
Inam Sera Kulam Sera Malar SoodinenI wore these bridal flowers to join your lineage and clan.
Sernthu Irunthorai Pirikkinra Pazhi ThedinenYet I’ve gained the blame for separating those who were once united.
Inam Sera Kulam Sera Malar SoodinenI wore these bridal flowers to join your lineage and clan.
Sernthu Irunthorai Pirikkinra Pazhi ThedinenYet I’ve gained the blame for separating those who were once united.
Manam Thantha Pillaikku ThaaiyaaginenI became like a mother to the man my heart chose.
Manam Thantha Pillaikku ThaaiyaaginenI became like a mother to the man my heart chose.
Adhan Malar Pondra Nenjukku NoiyaaginenNow, I’ve become a source of pain to his flower-like heart.
NoiyaaginenA source of pain.
Sivan Magane Unakku TheriyathathaSon of Lord Shiva, don’t you know?
Kulamaathin Panbukku NaalayuthamA virtuous woman’s character is a weapon for the future.
Aval Kudumbathai Inaikkinra NoolayuthamShe’s the ‘thread-weapon’ that binds a family together.
Kulamaathin Panbukku NaalayuthamA virtuous woman’s character is a weapon for the future.
Aval Kudumbathai Inaikkinra NoolayuthamShe’s the ‘thread-weapon’ that binds a family together.
Malai Pondrathadai Neenga NeeyaagilumEven if you’re the one to clear these mountain-like obstacles,
Malai Pondrathadai Neenga NeeyaagilumEven if you’re the one to clear these mountain-like obstacles,
Kondu Varvendum Uravennum Velayutham VelayuthamYou must bring the ‘Velayutham’ (‘divine spear’) of kinship to reunite us.
Sivan Magane Unakku TheriyathathaSon of Lord Shiva, don’t you know?
Engal Sinthaiyenna Umakku PuriyathathaDon’t you understand what’s in our minds?
Magan Thanthai Paasam Nee AriyathathaAren’t you aware of the love between a father and son?
Athu Marumagal Nalam Kaana MutiyathathaCan’t that bond look out for a daughter-in-law’s well-being?
MutiyathathaCan’t it?
Sivan Magane Unakku TheriyathathaSon of Lord Shiva, don’t you know?
Sivan Magane Music Video
A request for divine understanding defines the ‘Sivan Magane’ lyrics meaning. The song seeks reconciliation between paternal devotion and spousal unity. Tamil listeners find clarity through detailed lyrics translation of this cultural dialogue.