T. M. Soundararajan’s commanding vocals anchor ‘Yokkiyan Enbavan Ulagathile’ from the album Mamiyar Mechiya Marumagal. Lyricist Udumalai Narayana Kavi crafts a cynical examination of false piety. Composer R. Sudarsanam supports this with traditional instrumentation.
Yokkiyan Enbavan Ulagathile
T. M. Soundararajan • From “Mamiyar Mechiya Marumagal”
Yokkiyan Enbavan Ulagathile Lyrics Meaning T. M. Soundararajan | Mamiyar Mechiya Marumagal
Kavi’s words accuse society of feigning holiness while chasing status, women, and gold. The song asks if people live by destroying others through words, thoughts, or physical force. It declares no true ascetic exists in the world.
Vakkalae Pirar Vaazhvai Keduthae VaazhvaaroDo people truly live by ruining others’ lives with their words?
Hoo OooHoo Ooo
Manathaalae Kedukka Vazhi Paarthae IruppaarooDo they constantly look for ways to destroy others in their hearts?
Hooo OoHooo Oo
Yakkaiyin Balathaalae Adithu PizhaipparooDo they survive by striking others with the strength of their bodies?
Allamaal Nalloorai Ariyaen ParaparamaeBeyond this, I don’t know any truly good people, oh Supreme Being.
Yogiyan Enbavan UlagathilaeThere isn’t a single ‘Yogiyan’ ‘true ascetic’ in this world.
Oruthanum KedaiyathuNot even one exists.
Parama Yogiyan Enbavan UlagathilaeThere isn’t a single supreme ‘Yogiyan’ ‘enlightened soul’ in this world.
Oruthanum KedaiyathuNot even one exists.
Aiyaa Oruthanum KedaiyathuSir, not even one exists.
Yedhoo Undunnu SonnaIf someone claims that one exists,
Avanukku Moonum IrukkadhuHe won’t have these three desires.
Mani Penn Aasai Ponn AasaiThe desire for status, women, and gold.
Indha Moonum IrukkadhuHe won’t have these three at all.
Aasaiyinaale Porandhu ValarnthathuHuman life’s born and raised out of desire,
Ariya Maanidar PorappuIt’s how precious human beings come into existence.
Adhu Sadharanam AanadhumOnce that becomes a common reality,
Avasiyamaandhum Kaasu Panam Kai IruppuHaving cash and wealth in hand becomes a necessity.
Andha Kasu Panam ThannaiIf you can handle that cash and wealth,
Kanniyamaagavae Kai TherndhuWith dignity and proper skill until they come to you,
Varumvarai SirappuEverything’s fine until they arrive.
Idhai Kavanithu PaaruJust take a close look at this.
Uruttukkum PoratukkumTheir whole lives are spent in deceit and struggle,
Thiruttukullae Than Nadakuthu PolappuExisting only through the act of stealing.
Yogiyan Enbavan UlagathilaeThere isn’t a single ‘Yogiyan’ ‘true ascetic’ in this world.
Oruthanum KedaiyathuNot even one exists.
Aiyaa Oruthanum KedaiyathuSir, not even one exists.
Yedhoo Undunnu SonnaIf someone claims that one exists,
Avanukku Moonum IrukkadhuHe won’t have these three desires.
Mani Penn Aasai Ponn AasaiThe desire for status, women, and gold.
Indha Moonum IrukkadhuHe won’t have these three at all.
Illadha KodumaiUnprecedented cruelties,
Yemattra TherindhavanCommitted by the one who knows how to cheat.
Iruttil PoduraanHe operates in the shadows,
LatchakanakkilaeAccumulating millions through his schemes.
Kaimathi KaimaathiBy passing money from hand to hand,
Instalment Aaguraan PanamHe makes wealth grow through easy installments.
Kallan Endra Peraal Kaanadha PodhuWhen he’s not branded with the name of a thief,
Katharithuedukraan PonnuHe snatches the gold away while she cries out.
Perum Kallan Endra Peraal Kaanadha PodhuWhen he’s not branded as a notorious thief,
Katharithuedukraan PonnuHe snatches the gold away while she cries out.
Kazhuthil Katharithuedukraan PonnuHe snatches the gold from her neck as she cries in pain.
Nagai Kadaiyinil VechukittuAnd while keeping it in the jewelry shop,
Kallaala UrasikittuHe tests it against a touchstone,
Karaikkira Chetty Avan KannuWith eyes like a calculating ‘Chetty’ ‘merchant’.
Idhil Yogiyan Enbavan UlagathilaeIn this, there isn’t a single ‘Yogiyan’ ‘true ascetic’ in this world.
Oruthanum KedaiyathuNot even one exists.
Aiyaa Oruthanum KedaiyathuSir, not even one exists.
Yedhoo Undunnu SonnaIf someone claims that one exists,
Avanukku Moonum IrukkadhuHe won’t have these three desires.
Mani Penn Aasai Ponn AasaiThe desire for status, women, and gold.
Indha Moonum IrukkadhuHe won’t have these three at all.
Theerkka Tharisi Pala Noor AandileA ‘Theerkka Tharisi’ ‘prophet’ may be born,
Deivam Pola Vandhu PorakalamLike a god coming down to this earth once in a century.
Haa Aaa Haa AaHaa Aaa Haa Aa
Theerkka Tharisi Pala Noor AandileA ‘Theerkka Tharisi’ ‘prophet’ may be born,
Deivam Pola Vandhu PorakalamLike a god coming down to this earth once in a century.
Pesum Buthar Gandhiyai PolaeLike the speaking Buddha or Mahatma Gandhi,
Sethum Sagathu IrukkalamThey can remain immortal even after death.
Baaki Yulla Aatkalai EllamBut for all the other people left behind,
Pagutharivodu PaarkalaamWe must look at them with rational thought.
Parppaan Vallavan TheetiyabadiAccording to the schemes plotted by those in power,
Oru Payal Undaa Sollu KetkalamTell me, is there even one man who’s honest? Let’s hear it.
Oru Payal Undaa Sollu KetkalamTell me, is there even one man who’s honest? Let’s hear it.
Yogiyan Enbavan UlagathilaeThere isn’t a single ‘Yogiyan’ ‘true ascetic’ in this world.
Oruthanum KedaiyathuNot even one exists.
Aiyaa Oruthanum KedaiyathuSir, not even one exists.
Yedhoo Undunnu SonnaIf someone claims that one exists,
Avanukku Moonum IrukkadhuHe won’t have these three desires.
Mani Penn Aasai Ponn AasaiThe desire for status, women, and gold.
Indha Moonum IrukkadhuHe won’t have these three at all.
Yokkiyan Enbavan Ulagathile Music Video
Soundararajan’s delivery amplifies the critique of materialism central to Yokkiyan Enbavan Ulagathile lyrics translation. The track suggests selfless individuals like Buddha or Gandhi remain rare exceptions. Modern holiness often masks greed.