Ghandasala’s ‘Ullasam Thedum’ from the Tenali Raman album features Tamil Mannan’s introspective lyrics over Vishwanathan Ramamoorthy’s somber composition. The track examines life’s impermanence with philosophical weight. Its tone remains meditative throughout.
Ullasam Thedum
Ghandasala • From “Tenali Raman”
Ullasam Thedum Lyrics Meaning Ghandasala | Tenali Raman
Tamil Mannan observes that daily-acquired wealth brings joy only to successors. A banana plant metaphor illustrates life’s natural replacement cycle: each withering stem makes space for new growth.
Ullaasam Thedum Ellorkkum Orr NaalFor everyone who seeks worldly pleasure, one day,
Sollaamal Povaar Allaavidamthey’ll go to ‘Allah’ (the Almighty) without saying a word.
Ullaasam Thedum Ellorkkum Orr NaalFor everyone who seeks worldly pleasure, one day,
Sollaamal Povaar Allaavidamthey’ll go to ‘Allah’ (the Almighty) without saying a word.
Ullaasam Thedum Ellorkkum Orr NaalFor everyone who seeks worldly pleasure, one day,
Sollaamal Povaar Allaavidamthey’ll go to ‘Allah’ (the Almighty) without saying a word.
Avar Andraadum Thedum SelvangalaaleWith the riches they hunt for daily,
Pinnorgal Sandhosam Kondaaduvaarthose who come later will celebrate with joy.
Avar Andraadum Thedum SelvangalaaleWith the wealth they search for every day,
Pinnorgal Sandhosam Kondaaduvaartheir descendants will celebrate in happiness.
Ullaasam Thedum Ellorkkum Orr NaalFor everyone who seeks worldly pleasure, one day,
Sollaamal Povaar Allaavidamthey’ll go to ‘Allah’ (the Almighty) without saying a word.
Thaayaarin Kaiyil IrundhuMoving on from their mother’s arms,
Samsaaram Kaikku Vandhu Noiyaagumthey’re handed to ‘Samsaram’ (worldly life) and become weary.
Mudhumai Kondu Kann MooduvaarThen in old age, they’ll close their eyes forever.
Thaayarin Kaiyil IrundhuStarting out from their mother’s hands,
Samsaaram Kaikku Vandhu Noiyaagumthey fall into the cycle of life and grow tired.
Mudhumai Kondu Kann MooduvaarFinally, in their old age, they’ll pass away.
Adhai Or Naalum Ennaamal AaduvaarThey don’t think of this for even a day as they dance through life,
Ondrodu Mattrondru Naaduvaarthey just keep seeking one thing after another.
Ullaasam Thedum Ellorkkum Orr NaalFor everyone who seeks worldly pleasure, one day,
Sollaamal Povaar Allaavidamthey’ll go to ‘Allah’ (the Almighty) without saying a word.
Kuzhai Endra VaazhaiThe banana plant known as a shoot,
Maandru Pogum Viraivilaequickly withers and passes away.
Adhai Ilaiya Kandru ValarndhuWhile a young sapling grows in its place,
Pongum Ulagilaeand flourishes in this world.
Kuzhai Endra VaazhaiA banana tree that is but a sprout,
Maandru Pogum Viraivilaesoon perishes and dies.
Adhai Ilaiya Kandru ValarndhuYet a new young shoot rises up,
Pongum Ulagilaeto thrive within this world.
Dhinam Dhorum VaazhvilEvery single day of their lives,
Manidharellaam Oru Muraiall people should, at least once,
Indha Thunaiyai Ennireflect on this fundamental truth,
Paarkka Venum Manadhilaeand see it clearly within their hearts.
Ullaasam Thedum Ellorkkum Orr NaalFor everyone who seeks worldly pleasure, one day,
Sollaamal Povaar Allaavidamthey’ll go to ‘Allah’ (the Almighty) without saying a word.
Avar Andraadum Thedum SelvangalaaleWith the wealth they hunt for daily,
Pinnorgal Sandhosam Kondaaduvaarthose who come later will celebrate with joy.
Ullaasam Thedum Ellorkkum Orr NaalFor everyone who seeks worldly pleasure, one day,
Sollaamal Povaar Allaavidamthey’ll go to ‘Allah’ (the Almighty) without saying a word.
Ullasam Thedum Music Video
Ghandasala’s performance underscores why Ullasam Thedum lyrics translation resonates for existential reflection. The work advocates daily contemplation of mortality over material accumulation.