Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Manidhanai ninaipadhundu

 Manidhan  ninaipadhundu 

(I’m translating the first two stanzas that have excellent meaning)

Manidhan ninaipadhundu

Vaazhvu nilaikkum endru

Iraivan ninaipadhundu 

Paavam manidhan endru 


Man might think Life will go on (forever )

God might think ‘poor man’ (as in he doesn’t know what’s going to hit him)


Thandhai tahavaru seidhaan 

Thaayum idam koduthaal 

Vandhu pirandhu vittom 

Verum bandham valarthu vittom 

Manadhu thudikindradhu 

Mayakkam varugindradhu 

Azhudhu laabam enna 

Avan aatchi nadakindradhu 


Father made a mistake 

Mother gave room for it 

We were born as a result

And nurtured empty, meaningless bonds  

(My) heart is beating fast

(I) feel faint

What’s the point of crying now

His (God’s) rule is reigning 

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