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Aaramuthe Durairaja

From Sabash Ramu · 1959

Lyricist
Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Master Venu
Movie name
Sabash Ramu
Movie release year
1959
Lyrics added on
6 Nov 2022

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Aaramudhae durairaja
Aanandha nithirai sevvaai
Aanandha nithirai sevvaai
Aaramudhae durairaja
Aanandha nithirai sevvaai
Aanandha nithirai sevvaai
Vindhai malarae vilaiyaadum kalaiyae
Sindhaiyil uravaadum maanikka malaiyae
Vindhai malarae vilaiyaadum kalaiyae
Sindhaiyil uravaadum maanikka malaiyae
Ippaaril kuraiyaadha suvaiyurum thaenae
Iga vaazhvin deva isai saerum maniyae
Endhanin jeevanae ulam kavarvonae
Aaramudhae durairaja
Aanandha nithirai sevvaai
Aanandha nithirai sevvaai
Seeradi vendi panindhen nanae
Kann urangaaiyoo kannaana kanna
Seeradi vendi panindhen nanae
Kann urangaaiyoo kannaana kanna
Nilaiyaana vaazhvae inidhae endru uyirae
Dhinam kaadhal nalam korum thunaiyaagum payirae
Endhan jeevanae ulam kavarvonae
Aaramudhae durairaja
Aanandha nithirai sevvaai
Aanandha nithirai sevvaai
Haa..aaa..aa..
O sweet nectar, my noble prince,
Sleep peacefully in joyful slumber,
Sleep peacefully in joyful slumber.
O sweet nectar, my noble prince,
Sleep peacefully in joyful slumber,
Sleep peacefully in joyful slumber.
O wondrous flower, O playful art,
O mountain of rubies dwelling in my heart,
O wondrous flower, O playful art,
O mountain of rubies dwelling in my heart,
O honey of endless sweetness in this world,
O gem attuned to the divine music of life,
O my very soul, who captivates my heart,
O sweet nectar, my noble prince,
Sleep peacefully in joyful slumber,
Sleep peacefully in joyful slumber.
Seeking the grace of your feet, I bow down,
Won't you close your eyes and sleep, apple of my eye?
Seeking the grace of your feet, I bow down,
Won't you close your eyes and sleep, apple of my eye?
O my soul, knowing a steady life is sweet,
O loving companion, like a tender crop blessed each day,
O my very soul, who captivates my heart,
O sweet nectar, my noble prince,
Sleep peacefully in joyful slumber,
Sleep peacefully in joyful slumber.
Ha... aa... aa...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Aaramudhae Durairaja is a gentle and affectionate lullaby from the 1959 film Sabash Ramu, composed by Master Venu and written by Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam. Rendered sweetly by P. Susheela, the song is an outpouring of deep love and devotion towards a cherished loved one, addressed metaphorically as a prince, rare nectar, and a mountain of precious rubies.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvam)

“Aaramudhae durairaja”

Compares the beloved to divine nectar (Aaramudhu), sweet honey (Thaen), and a ruby mountain (Maanikka malai).

Second-letter Rhyme (Etukai)

“Vindhai malarae vilaiyaadum kalaiyae”

The second consonant 'ndh' is repeated across successive lines (Vindhai / Sindhaiyil).

First-letter Alliteration (Monai)

“Vindhai malarae vilaiyaadum kalaiyae”

Repetition of the initial 'Vi' sound in 'Vindhai' and 'vilaiyaadum'.

Visual and Musical Imagery

“Iga vaazhvin deva isai saerum maniyae”

Evokes serene imagery of divine celestial music blending into earthly existence.

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Trivia

Sabash Ramu (1959) features music by Telugu cinema's renowned composer Master Venu. This soothing track remains a classic example of early P. Susheela lullabies in Tamil cinema, celebrated for her soft tone and flawless diction.

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