P. Susheela’s ‘Thaayin Mugam Indru’ from the album Thangaikaga blends her divine warmth with M.S. Viswanathan’s composition. Lyricist Kannadasan crafts a sister’s tribute to her brother. The song elevates familial bonds to spiritual reverence.
Thaayin Mugam Indru
P. Susheela • From “Thangaikaga”
Thaayin Mugam Indru Lyrics Translation P. Susheela | Thangaikaga
Kannadasan compares the brother’s care to an eyelid protecting the eye. He uses the image of a coconut sapling rooted in soil, symbolizing an unbreakable sibling connection. The sister declares her brother a living deity.
Thaayin Mugamingu NizhalaaduthuMother’s face flickers here as a reflection.
Thanthai Manamingu UravaaduthuMy father’s spirit bonds with me through you.
Thaayin Mugamingu NizhalaaduthuMother’s face flickers here as a reflection.
Thanthai Manamingu UravaaduthuMy father’s spirit bonds with me through you.
Koyil Vilakkondru Kooda PirappendruA sacred temple lamp’s been born alongside me,
Paadum Kural KetkuthuI hear a voice singing this truth.
Thaayin Mugamingu NizhalaaduthuMother’s face flickers here as a reflection.
Thanthai Manamingu UravaaduthuMy father’s spirit bonds with me through you.
Kannil Imaiyaaga Thangai NalamaagaLike an eyelid guarding the eye for the sister’s sake,
Kaanum ThunaiyallavoAren’t you the companion who watches over me?
Kannil Imaiyaaga Thangai NalamaagaSafeguarding me just as an eyelid protects the eye,
Kaanum ThunaiyallavoYou’re the guardian who looks after my well-being.
Ponnai Koduthenum Poovai KoduthenumWhether I offer gold or give you flowers,
Pottrum UravallavoIsn’t this a relationship to be cherished?
Thaanaada Maranthaalum Sathaiyaadum EnbaargalThey say even if the self forgets, the bond of blood will stir.
Thaalaatha Paasaththil Anna EndrazhaippaargalThey call out “Brother” with such boundless affection.
Aasai Manam Undu Poojai Malar UnduMy heart’s full of longing and I’ve prayer flowers,
Dheivam Neeyallavo AnnaFor aren’t you my living deity, Brother?
Dheivam NeeyallavoYou’re truly a god in my eyes.
Thaayin Mugamingu NizhalaaduthuMother’s face flickers here as a reflection.
Thanthai Manamingu UravaaduthuMy father’s spirit bonds with me through you.
Mannil Idam KondaTaking its place deep in the soil,
Thennai IlangandruA young coconut sapling grows,
Mannai PiriyaathannaaAnd it won’t ever leave the earth, Brother.
Mangai Mugam KondaGracing a maiden’s lovely face,
Manjal Niram EndrumThe golden ‘Manjal’ (auspicious turmeric) hue,
Pennai PiriyaathannaaNever parts from a woman, Brother.
Enge Irunthaalum Unnai MaravaathaWherever I may be, I won’t ever forget you,
Ullam IdhuvallavoFor isn’t this the heart that belongs to you?
Anna Ullam IdhuvallavoBrother, isn’t this heart yours forever?
Thaayin Mugamingu NizhalaaduthuMother’s face flickers here as a reflection.
Thanthai Manamingu UravaaduthuMy father’s spirit bonds with me through you.
Thaayin Mugamingu NizhalaaduthuMother’s face flickers here as a reflection.
Thanthai Manamingu UravaaduthuMy father’s spirit bonds with me through you.
Koyil Vilakkondru Kooda PirappendruA sacred temple lamp’s been born alongside me,
Paadum Kural KetkuthuI hear a voice singing this truth.
Thaayin Mugamingu NizhalaaduthuMother’s face flickers here as a reflection.
Thanthai Manamingu UravaaduthuMy father’s spirit bonds with me through you.
Thaayin Mugam Indru Music Video
Familial devotion forms the core of these Thaayin Mugam Indru lyrics translation. P. Susheela’s rendition captures a sister seeing her parents’ reflections in her brother’s presence. The track remains a Tamil cinema classic.