Master Subbaiya’s “Vaazha Piranthavar,” from the album Digambara Samiyar, features lyrics by Kannadasan and music by G. Ramanathan. The song opens with the simple declaration of people being “born to live.” This statement sets a foundation for a call to collective action and purpose.
Vaazha Piranthavar
Master Subbaiya • From “Digambara Samiyar”
Lyricist
Kannadasan
Composer
G. Ramanathan
What is the meaning of Vaazha Piranthavar Lyrics from Digambara Samiyar?
The lyrics challenge inaction with a proverb, stating a picture of a gourd is useless for a meal. This idea leads to a direct question about when people will finally unite. The song later connects hard work directly to national prosperity.
Vazha Piranthavar NameWe are born to live
Ulagaile Vazha Piranthavar NameIn this world, we are born to live
Ulagaile Vazha Piranthavar NameIn this world, we are born to live
Ulagaile Vazha Piranthavar NameIn this world, we are born to live
Vazha Piranthavar NameWe are born to live
Ulagaile Vazha Piranthavar NameIn this world, we are born to live
Ulagaile Vazha Piranthavar NameIn this world, we are born to live
Vattamittu Vattamittu VayalvelyilCircling and circling in the open fields
Valarum Yer UzhuvomeWe will drive the mighty plough
Vazha Piranthavar NameWe are born to live
Ulagaile Vazha Piranthavar NameIn this world, we are born to live
Vetti Thallamale Pattu PogamaleSo it won’t be cut down, so it won’t wither away
Vetti Thallamale Pattu PogamaleSo it won’t be cut down, so it won’t wither away
Veli Katti Kathu KapathinaleIf we build a fence and carefully protect it
Vilaiyum Payie MazhaiyaleThe crop will flourish with the rain
Vilaiyum Payie MazhaiyaleThe crop will flourish with the rain
Ulagaile Vazha Piranthavar NameIn this world, we are born to live
Ulagaile Vazha Piranthavar NameIn this world, we are born to live
Natukku Thevaiyana PorulgalaiThe things our nation needs
Name Payir SeiyalagumeWe ourselves can grow them
Natukku Thevaiyana PorulgalaiThe things our nation needs
Name Payir SeiyalagumeWe ourselves can grow them
Veetukku Veedu Anum PennumaiIn every home, both man and woman
Padu Pattal NalamagumeIf they work hard, prosperity will come
Veetukku Veedu Anum PennumaiIn every home, both man and woman
Padu Pattal NalamagumeIf they work hard, prosperity will come
Eetu Surakai Karikku UthavadhuA gourd from a page is no use for the pot
Eetu Surakai Karikku UthavadhuA gourd from a page is no use for the pot
Ellorum Ondrai Servathu EppodhuSo when will everyone unite as one?
Namakkul Otrumai Thane IrunthalIf only there is unity among us
Nanmai PerukidumeGoodness itself will multiply
Nanmai PerukidumeGoodness itself will multiply
Ulagaile Vazha Piranthavar NameIn this world, we are born to live
Ulagaile Vazha Piranthavar NameIn this world, we are born to live
Vazha Piranthavar NameWe are born to live
Ulagaile Vazha Piranthavar NameIn this world, we are born to live
Ulagaile Vazha Piranthavar NameIn this world, we are born to live
The song’s structure relies on the constant repetition of its title phrase. Each verse about agricultural work and communal effort roots back to this central idea. This construction presents unity not as a hope, but as a necessary foundation for progress.
