Thamizh Thirunaadu Lyrics Meaning – Kalvanin Kadhali -(1955) | M. L. Vasanthakumari | N.L.Gnanasaraswathi

“Thamizh Thirunaadu” by M. L. Vasanthakumari and N.L.Gnanasaraswathi appears in the 1955 film Kalvanin Kadhali, starring Sivaji Ganesan. Lyricist Kavimani Desigavinayagam Pillai begins by instructing a child to clap and dance. The song calls the Tamil land “engal thaayendru,” or “our mother.”

Released: December 31, 1955

Thamizh Thirunaadu

M. L. Vasanthakumari | N.L.Gnanasaraswathi • From “Kalvanin Kadhali -(1955)”

Lyricist

Kavimani Desigavinayagam Pillai

Composer

Ghantasala, Kavimani Desigavinayagam Pillai

Kalvanin Kadhali -(1955)’s Thamizh Thirunaadu Lyrics Translation

The song then advises the child not to become weary when suffering comes. It continues by stating a person needs a heart as strong as a diamond. This quality is defined as the correct way to live.

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Tamizh Thirunadu Thannai PettraThe noble land of Tamizh that gave us birth

Engal Thayendru Kummiyadi PappaIs our mother, so clap and dance, dear child

Tamizh Thirunadu Thannai PettraThe noble land of Tamizh that gave us birth

Engal Thayendru Kummiyadi PappaIs our mother, so clap and dance, dear child

Amizhthil Iniyathadi PappaIt’s sweeter than nectar, dear child

Amizhthil Iniyathadi PappaIt’s sweeter than nectar, dear child

Nam Androrgal Dhesamadi PappaIt is the nation of our ancestors, dear child

Thunbam Nerungi Vantha PothumEven when hardship draws near

Nam Sornthu Vidalagathu PappaWe must never grow weary, dear child

Thunbam Nerungi Vantha PothumEven when hardship draws near

Nam Sornthu Vidalagathu PappaWe must never grow weary, dear child

Anbu Miguntha Dheivam UnduThere is a God who is full of love

Anbu Miguntha Dheivam UnduThere is a God who is full of love

Thunbam Aththanaiyum Pokki Vidum PappaWho will take away all your sorrows, dear child

Uyirkalidaththil Anbu VendumYou must have love for all living things

Dheivam Unmaiyendru Thanarithal VendumYou must know that God is truth

Uyirkalidaththil Anbu VendumYou must have love for all living things

Dheivam Unmaiyendru Thanarithal VendumYou must know that God is truth

Vairamudaiya Nenju VendumYou need a heart as strong as a diamond

Vairamudaiya Nenju VendumYou need a heart as strong as a diamond

Idhu Vazhum Muraimaiyadi PappaThis is the true way to live, dear child

Tamizh Thirunadu Thannai PettraThe noble land of Tamizh that gave us birth

Engal Thayendru Kummiyadi PappaIs our mother, so clap and dance, dear child