Vani Jairam’s vocals float through M. S. Viswanathan’s airy composition in ‘Veedu Varai Uravu.’ Lyricist Kannadasan frames childhood as divine connection. The track balances celestial imagery with earthly affection.
Vaanathil Paranthu
Vani Jairam • From “Veedu Varai Uravu”
Veedu Varai Uravu’s Vaanathil Paranthu Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Kannadasan describes children as ‘jasmine bouquets without deceit,’ linking their purity to natural imagery. Lyrics equate parental care to divine duty with ‘the one who gave this moon into our hands is the leader.’
Paal Nilaavil Thottil KattiTie a cradle in the milky moonlight,
Aadu Kannae AaduAnd dance, my dear, dance.
Paasam Anbu Deivam EndruSaying that affection and love are God,
Paadu Kannae PaaduSing, my dear, sing.
Kuyilgal Kiligal Anilgal EllaamThe cuckoos, parrots, and squirrels,
Ungalai Pola ThambiThey’re all little brothers just like you.
Ulagam Ennum Urundai PanthuThe round ball we call the world,
Ullathu Ungalai NambiExists because it believes in you.
Vaanaththil Paranthu Sirikkum Velli NilaThe silver moon that flies and smiles in the sky,
Aanantha Irakkai Virikkum PillaigalaaAre you children spreading your wings of joy?
Vaanaththil Paranthu Sirikkum Velli NilaThe silver moon that flies and smiles in the sky,
Anantha Irakkai Virikkum PillaigalaaAre you children spreading your wings of joy?
Mazhalaigal Sinthum MuththuThe pearls scattered by your baby words,
Kurunagai Ungal SoththuYour gentle smile is your wealth.
Mazhalaigal Sinthum MuththuThe pearls scattered by your baby words,
Kurunagai Ungal SoththuYour gentle smile is your wealth.
Vanjangal Illaatha Mullai KoththuYou’re a bouquet of jasmine without any deceit.
Maanikka Kaalgal NadamidumpothuWhen your ruby-like feet walk about,
Navaneetha Kannananai KandaenI see the butter-soft Lord Krishna.
Aanippon Oonjal ArasakkumaaranLike a prince on a swing of pure gold,
Alangaara Therinai KandaenI see a decorated chariot.
Annam Ennum Vellai UllamA heart as white and pure as a swan,
Ponnai Vellum Anbu VellamA flood of love that conquers gold.
Paasam Enbathai SumanthuBearing the burden of affection,
Deivam Vanthathu PiranthuGod has come and been born here.
Paasam Enbathai SumanthuBearing the burden of affection,
Deivam Vanthathu PiranthuGod has come and been born here.
Vaanaththil Paranthu Sirikkum Velli NilaThe silver moon that flies and smiles in the sky,
Aanantha Irakkai Virikkum PillaigalaaAre you children spreading your wings of joy?
Mazhalaigal Sinthum MuththuThe pearls scattered by your baby words,
Kurunagai Ungal SoththuYour gentle smile is your wealth.
Vanjangal Illaatha Mullai KoththuYou’re a bouquet of jasmine without any deceit.
Nilavu Valarnthaal PournamiyaagumWhen the moon grows, it becomes the full moon,
Mannum Vinnum JolikkumAnd the earth and sky will sparkle.
Ninaivu Valarnthaal Ungal ArivumWhen your thoughts grow, your wisdom,
Medhaigal Polae ManakkumWill be fragrant like that of the great scholars.
Antha Nilaavai AagaayaththilThe one who placed that moon in the sky,
Vaiththavan Peyarthaan IraivanHis name is God.
Intha Nilaavai Engal KaiyilThe one who gave this moon into our hands,
Thanthavan Peyarthaan ThalaivanHis name is the Leader.
Maanthalir Maeni Koondhalai ThadaviStroking your hair and body soft as a mango sprout,
Mayangaatha Ullangal YaedhuAre there any hearts that wouldn’t be mesmerized?
Saantha Nilaavil Neendhi EzhunthuSwimming and rising in the peaceful moonlight,
Thazhuvaatha Illangal YaedhuAre there any homes that wouldn’t embrace you?
Thendralai Konjum ThennaiThe coconut tree fondles the breeze,
Kandrinai Konjum AnnaiThe mother fondles her calf.
Kaalam Neram PiranthaalWhen the right time and moment arrives,
Naanum Annai KuzhanthaaiI too become a mother, my child.
Vaanaththil Paranthu Sirikkum Velli NilaThe silver moon that flies and smiles in the sky,
Aanantha Irakkai Virikkum PillaigalaaAre you children spreading your wings of joy?
Mazhalaigal Sinthum MuththuThe pearls scattered by your baby words,
Kurunagai Ungal SoththuYour gentle smile is your wealth.
Vanjangal Illaatha Mullai KoththuYou’re a bouquet of jasmine without any deceit.
Vaanathil Paranthu Music Video
Vani Jairam’s performance reinforces Kannadasan’s vision of childhood divinity. The ‘Vaanathil Paranthu’ lyrics translation clarifies how innocence mirrors cosmic beauty.