Seerkazhi Govindarajan performs ‘Vanthematharam Enbom’ from the film *Kappalotiya Tamizhan*. Mahakavi Subramanya Bharthiyaar’s lyrics and G. Ramanathan’s composition create a determined tone about national solidarity.
Vanthematharam Enbom
Seerkazhi Govindarajan • From “Kappalotiya Tamizhan”
What is the meaning of Vanthematharam Enbom Lyrics from Kappalotiya Tamizhan?
Mahakavi Subramanya Bharthiyaar questions the logic of foreign invasion amidst internal caste divisions. The lyricist asserts that those born from the same motherland remain siblings despite conflicts.
Vandhe Maadharam EnbomWe’ll say, ‘I bow to you, Mother’.
Vandhe Maadharam EnbomWe’ll say, ‘I bow to you, Mother’.
Engal Maanila Thaayai Vanangudhum EnbomWe’ll say, ‘We worship our great Motherland’.
Vandhe Maadharam EnbomWe’ll say, ‘I bow to you, Mother’.
Engal Maanila Thaayai Vanangudhum EnbomWe’ll say, ‘We worship our great Motherland’.
Vandhe Maadharam EnbomWe’ll say, ‘I bow to you, Mother’.
Aayiram Undingu JaadhiA thousand castes exist here.
Aayiram Undingu JaadhiThere are a thousand castes among us.
Enil Anniyar Vandhu Pugal Enna NeedhiBut what justice is there if foreigners come to invade?
Aayiram Undingu JaadhiWe have a thousand different castes.
Enil Anniyar Vandhu Pugal Enna NeedhiBut how’s it right for outsiders to enter and take over?
Thaayin Vayittril PirandhorThose born from the Mother’s womb,
Oru Thaayin Vayittril Pirandhoreven those born from the same Mother’s womb,
Thammul Sandai Eidhaalum Sagodhararandroaren’t they still brothers, even if they fight?
Vandhe Maadharam EnbomWe’ll say, ‘I bow to you, Mother’.
Engal Maanila Thaayai Vanangudhum EnbomWe’ll say, ‘We worship our great Motherland’.
Vandhe Maadharam EnbomWe’ll say, ‘I bow to you, Mother’.
Ondru Pattaal Undu VaazhveIf we’re united, there’s a life for us.
Nammil Ottrumai Neengidil Anaivarkkum ThaazhveIf unity leaves us, everyone faces a downfall.
Ondru Pattaal Undu VaazhveLife thrives when we stand as one.
Nammil Ottrumai Neengidil Anaivarkkum ThaazhveIf our unity fades, we’ll all be degraded.
Nandridhu Therndhidal VendumWe’ve got to understand this truth well.
Nandridhu Therndhidal VendumThis is something we must realize clearly.
Indha Gnyaanam Vandhaarpin Namakkaedhu VendumOnce we’ve gained this wisdom, what else do we really need?
Nandridhu Therndhidal VendumWe must grasp this lesson firmly.
Indha Gnyaanam Vandhaarpin Namakkaedhu VendumOnce this knowledge comes to us, what more could we want?
Vandhe Maadharam EnbomWe’ll say, ‘I bow to you, Mother’.
Engal Maanila Thaayai Vanangudhum EnbomWe’ll say, ‘We worship our great Motherland’.
Vandhe Maadharam EnbomWe’ll say, ‘I bow to you, Mother’.
Engal Maanila Thaayai Vanangudhum EnbomWe’ll say, ‘We worship our great Motherland’.
Vandhe Maadharam EnbomWe’ll say, ‘I bow to you, Mother’.
Vandhe MaadharamI bow to you, Mother.
Vandhe MaadharamI bow to you, Mother.
Vandhe MaadharamI bow to you, Mother.
Vanthematharam Enbom Music Video
G. Ramanathan’s music reinforces the ‘Vanthematharam Enbom’ lyrics meaning, emphasizing unity as essential for survival. The song’s message about collective strength remains vital for modern listeners.