Aalinganam Seidhu
From Annai Illam · 1963
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Annai Illam1963
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aalinganam seidhu anaikkum uyir kaathu | O Mother who embraces, holds close, and protects life, |
| Paalikkum thaayae paavai thirumagalae | The nurturing Mother, divine maiden Lakshmi! |
| Naalukkul nindru nadamaadum kulamagalin | For the women of noble lineage who live within righteous bounds, |
| Thaalikku vaeli thandharulvaai kalaimagalae..ae..aaa.. | O Goddess Saraswati, grant a protective shield for their sacred marital thread... |
| Female | |
| Kula maadhar vendum bodhu | Whenever the noble women seek your grace, |
| Kulir mugam kattuvaayae | Show them your serene and compassionate face. |
| Silaiyaaga nirkkum thaayae | O Mother who stands still as a sacred idol, |
| Deiveega sakthi neeyae | You are the embodiment of divine power. |
| Nalam ellaam vendi nindrom | We stand here seeking all forms of goodness and well-being, |
| Nangaiyar thunaiyaai nindru malargalai vaazhvippaaiyae | Stand as a companion to women and grant life to these tender flowers. |
| Maangalyam kaappaai thaayae | Protect the sacred marital knot, O Mother! |
| Maangalyam kaappaai thaayae | Protect the sacred marital knot, O Mother! |
ஆலிங்கனம் செய்து அணைக்கும் உயிர் காத்து
பாலிக்கும் தாயே பாவை திருமகளே
நாலுக்குள் நின்று நடமாடும் குலமகளின்
தாலிக்கு வேலி தந்தருள்வாய் கலைமகளே ஆ...ஆ..
O Mother who embraces, holds close, and protects life,
The nurturing Mother, divine maiden Lakshmi!
For the women of noble lineage who live within righteous bounds,
O Goddess Saraswati, grant a protective shield for their sacred marital thread...
குலமாதர் வேண்டும்போது குளிர்முகம் காட்டுவாயே
சிலையாக நிற்கும் தாயே தெய்வீக சக்தி நீயே
நலமெல்லாம் வேண்டி நின்றோம்
நங்கையர் துணையாய் நின்று மலர்களை வாழ்விப்பாய்
மாங்கல்யம் காப்பாய் தாயே
மாங்கல்யம் காப்பாய் தாயே...!
Whenever the noble women seek your grace,
Show them your serene and compassionate face.
O Mother who stands still as a sacred idol,
You are the embodiment of divine power.
We stand here seeking all forms of goodness and well-being,
Stand as a companion to women and grant life to these tender flowers.
Protect the sacred marital knot, O Mother!
Protect the sacred marital knot, O Mother!
Aalinganam seidhu anaikkum uyir kaathu
O Mother who embraces, holds close, and protects life,
Paalikkum thaayae paavai thirumagalae
The nurturing Mother, divine maiden Lakshmi!
Naalukkul nindru nadamaadum kulamagalin
For the women of noble lineage who live within righteous bounds,
Thaalikku vaeli thandharulvaai kalaimagalae..ae..aaa..
O Goddess Saraswati, grant a protective shield for their sacred marital thread...
Kula maadhar vendum bodhu
Whenever the noble women seek your grace,
Kulir mugam kattuvaayae
Show them your serene and compassionate face.
Silaiyaaga nirkkum thaayae
O Mother who stands still as a sacred idol,
Deiveega sakthi neeyae
You are the embodiment of divine power.
Nalam ellaam vendi nindrom
We stand here seeking all forms of goodness and well-being,
Nangaiyar thunaiyaai nindru malargalai vaazhvippaaiyae
Stand as a companion to women and grant life to these tender flowers.
Maangalyam kaappaai thaayae
Protect the sacred marital knot, O Mother!
Maangalyam kaappaai thaayae
Protect the sacred marital knot, O Mother!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from 'Annai Illam' (1963) is a deep, reverent prayer addressed to the divine mothers—Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Shakti—seeking protection and longevity for the sacred marital thread ('Maangalyam' or 'Thaali') of women. It highlights the virtue, tradition, and devotion of household women who seek peace and prosperity for their families. Kannadasan uses tender imagery to portray the goddess as an all-protecting mother whose calm and compassionate gaze acts as a protective shield for her devotees. Sung with supreme devotion by P. Susheela under K. V. Mahadevan's composition, the song remains a timeless devotional melody in Tamil cinema.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Thaalikku vaeli thandharulvaai kalaimagalae..ae..aaa..', 'Nangaiyar thunaiyaai nindru malargalai vaazhvippaaiyae''', 'Metaphor (உருவகம்)'”
Second-letter Rhyme (எதுகை - Eadhugai)
“Aalinganam / Paalikkum; Silaiyaaga / Deiveega”
Imagery (காட்சிப் பிம்பம்)
“Kulir mugam kattuvaayae”
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Trivia
'Annai Illam' (1963) starring Sivaji Ganesan and Devika features timeless music by K. V. Mahadevan. This song is widely played during traditional Tamil marriage rituals and prayer ceremonies due to its auspicious lyrics asking for divine protection over wedded bliss ('Maangalyam').
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