Thillaiyile Sabapathi Lyrics Translation – Aayiram Poi | P. Susheela
P. Susheela’s voice anchors ‘Thillaiyile Sabapathi’ from the album Aayiram Poi. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer V. Kumar frame a philosophical debate on identity versus appearance. The track uses traditional instrumentation to support its existential inquiry.
Thillaiyile Sabapathi
P. Susheela • From “Aayiram Poi”
Lyricist
Kannadasan
Composer
V. Kumar
Aayiram Poi’s Thillaiyile Sabapathi Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Kannadasan asks if milk changes color when poured into a new vessel. He cites Lord Murugan adopting Velan and Vedan forms while keeping his heart fixed on Valli. These comparisons challenge superficial transformations.
Thillaiyilae SabapathiIn Thillai, he stands as Lord Sabapathi
Chidambaraththil KanagasabaiIn Chidambaram, he graces the Golden Hall
Nadamaadinaar Oruvar Uruvam MaarinaarHe danced divine, yet his form has changed
Thillaiyilae SabapathiIn Thillai, he stands as Lord Sabapathi
Chidambaraththil KanagasabaiIn Chidambaram, he graces the Golden Hall
Nadamaadinaar Oruvar Uruvam MaarinaarHe danced divine, yet his form has changed
Paaththiraththai Maattri VittaalIf you switch the vessel out
Paalin Niram MaarumaaDoes the milk inside change its hue?
Paaththiraththai Maattri VittaalIf you switch the vessel out
Paalin Niram MaarumaaDoes the milk inside change its hue?
Pakkai MaattrinaalIf you shift your stance aside
Potta Naakkum MaarumaaDoes the tongue you bear twist too?
Pakkai MaattrinaalIf you shift your stance aside
Potta Naakkum MaarumaaDoes the tongue you bear twist too?
Thillaiyilae SabapathiIn Thillai, he stands as Lord Sabapathi
Chidambaraththil KanagasabaiIn Chidambaram, he graces the Golden Hall
Nadamaadinaai Oruvar Uruvam MaarinaarYou danced divine, yet his form has changed
Thillaiyilae SabapathiIn Thillai, he stands as Lord Sabapathi
Chidambaraththil KanagasabaiIn Chidambaram, he graces the Golden Hall
Nadamaadinaar Oruvar Uruvam MaarinaarHe danced divine, yet his form has changed
Velanukkum MuruganukkumFor Velan and Lord Murugan alike
Valli OndruthaanIt’s Valli, and only her
Avan Vedanaaga MaarumpothumEven when he roams as a hunter
Ullam OndruthaanThe heart remains the same
Oorum Perum MaarumpothuWhen town and name shift around
Uruvam MaarumaaDoes the true self change its shape?
Aadai MaarinaalIf the clothes are swapped away
Potta Aalum MaarumaaDoes the man inside them change?
Aadai MaarinaalIf the clothes are swapped away
Potta Aalum MaarumaaDoes the man inside them change?
Thillaiyilae SabapathiIn Thillai, he stands as Lord Sabapathi
Chidambaraththil KanagasabaiIn Chidambaram, he graces the Golden Hall
Nadamaadinaai Oruvar Uruvam MaarinaarYou danced divine, yet his form has changed
Rendu Pakkam KoormaiyullaSharpened keen on both its sides
Kaththiyyum UnduI wield a deadly blade
Engum Eppozhuthum SamaalikkumTo handle any place, any time
Puththiyum UnduI’ve got the wits required
Pulik Kugaiyil Maan PidikkumTo snare a deer in a tiger’s den
Sakthiyum UnduI possess the power
Kadhalan Vesham Ellaam Kadhalin MogamThis lover’s disguise is just love’s illusion
Kadhalan Vesham Ellaam Kadhalin MogamThis lover’s disguise is just love’s illusion
Thillaiyilae SabapathiIn Thillai, he stands as Lord Sabapathi
Chidambaraththil KanagasabaiIn Chidambaram, he graces the Golden Hall
Nadamaadinaai Oruvar Uruvam MaarinaarYou danced divine, yet his form has changed
A person’s essence stays constant despite external shifts, a key focus in Thillaiyile Sabapathi lyrics translation. P. Susheela delivers this message through precise vocal control over V. Kumar’s arrangement. The song rejects surface-level judgments of character.
