Adhilakshmi Vanthai Athaiyaga
From Jagathalaprathaban – 1961 Film · 1961
- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singers
- P. Leela, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Pendyala Nageswara Rao
- Details
- Jagathalaprathaban – 1961 Film1961
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aadhilakshmi vandhaai athaiyaaga man melae | You came as Goddess Aadilakshmi, as our aunt upon this earth |
| Aadhilakshmi vandhaai athaiyaaga man melae | You came as Goddess Aadilakshmi, as our aunt upon this earth |
| Sevaiyaettru emakku varamum nee thaa ammaa | Accept our humble service and grant us your divine blessing, O Mother |
| Aadhilakshmi vandhaai athaiyaaga man melae | You came as Goddess Aadilakshmi, as our aunt upon this earth |
| Female | |
| Ulaginil naam pettra sothu | The true treasure that we have earned in this world |
| Athaiyae namakku | Is her divine presence to us |
| Munnae naamae seidha punniyamadhu thaanae | It is indeed the fruit of virtue performed by us in our past lives |
| Female | |
| Aa..aa… | Aa..aa… |
| Manadhaara malligai paarijaathathodu | With wholehearted devotion, offering jasmine and night-flowering parijecta flowers |
| Saanthamula mudi veithu azhagu seivomo | Shall we adorn her beautifully with a serene heart and crown? |
| Female | |
| Aadhilakshmi vandhaai athaiyaaga man melae | You came as Goddess Aadilakshmi, as our aunt upon this earth |
| Sevaiyaettru emakku varamum nee thaa ammaa | Accept our humble service and grant us your divine blessing, O Mother |
| Aadhilakshmi vandhaai athaiyaaga man melae | You came as Goddess Aadilakshmi, as our aunt upon this earth |
| Female | |
| Manadhu neerrena manjal sandhanam poosi | Applying turmeric and sandalwood paste as pure and fresh as water |
| Manamulladhai ketpaai vanakkam seivomo | Hear our heart's true wishes; shall we bow before you in reverence? |
| Maadhavin vazhi nindru paadhapoojaiyum seidhu | Following the path shown by mother and performing worship at her lotus feet |
| Korikkaigal theerndhadhenil magizhndhu povomo | If our heartfelt desires are fulfilled, shall we rejoice in bliss? |
| Female | |
| Aadhilakshmi vandhaai athaiyaaga man melae | You came as Goddess Aadilakshmi, as our aunt upon this earth |
| Sevaiyaettru emakku varamum nee thaa ammaa | Accept our humble service and grant us your divine blessing, O Mother |
| Aadhilakshmi vandhaai athaiyaaga man melae | You came as Goddess Aadilakshmi, as our aunt upon this earth |
ஆதிலட்சுமி வந்தாய் அத்தையாக மண் மேல்
ஆதிலட்சுமி வந்தாய் அத்தையாக மண் மேல்
சேவையேற்று எமக்கு வரமும் நீ தா அம்மா
ஆதிலட்சுமி வந்தாய் அத்தையாக மண் மேல்..
You came as Goddess Aadilakshmi, as our aunt upon this earth
You came as Goddess Aadilakshmi, as our aunt upon this earth
Accept our humble service and grant us your divine blessing, O Mother
You came as Goddess Aadilakshmi, as our aunt upon this earth
உலகினில் நாம் பெற்ற சொத்து
அத்தையே நமக்கு
முன்னே நாமே செய்த புண்யமதுதானே...
The true treasure that we have earned in this world
Is her divine presence to us
It is indeed the fruit of virtue performed by us in our past lives
ஆ..ஆ..
மனதார மல்லிகை பாரிஜாதத்தோடு
சாந்தமுள முடி வைத்து அழகு செய்வோமோ....
Aa..aa…
With wholehearted devotion, offering jasmine and night-flowering parijecta flowers
Shall we adorn her beautifully with a serene heart and crown?
ஆதிலட்சுமி வந்தாய் அத்தையாக மண் மேல்
சேவையேற்று எமக்கு வரமும் நீ தா அம்மா
ஆதிலட்சுமி வந்தாய் அத்தையாக மண் மேல்..
You came as Goddess Aadilakshmi, as our aunt upon this earth
Accept our humble service and grant us your divine blessing, O Mother
You came as Goddess Aadilakshmi, as our aunt upon this earth
மனது நீரென ஆக மஞ்சள் சந்தனம் பூசி
மனமுள்ளதைக் கேட்பாய் வணக்கம் செய்வோமா
மாதாவின் வழி நின்று பாதபூஜையும் செய்து
கோரிக்கைள் தீர்ந்ததெனில் மகிழ்ந்து போவோமோ...
Applying turmeric and sandalwood paste as pure and fresh as water
Hear our heart's true wishes; shall we bow before you in reverence?
Following the path shown by mother and performing worship at her lotus feet
If our heartfelt desires are fulfilled, shall we rejoice in bliss?
ஆதிலட்சுமி வந்தாய் அத்தையாக மண் மேல்
சேவையேற்று எமக்கு வரமும் நீ தா அம்மா
ஆதிலட்சுமி வந்தாய் அத்தையாக மண் மேல்..
You came as Goddess Aadilakshmi, as our aunt upon this earth
Accept our humble service and grant us your divine blessing, O Mother
You came as Goddess Aadilakshmi, as our aunt upon this earth
Aadhilakshmi vandhaai athaiyaaga man melae
You came as Goddess Aadilakshmi, as our aunt upon this earth
Aadhilakshmi vandhaai athaiyaaga man melae
You came as Goddess Aadilakshmi, as our aunt upon this earth
Sevaiyaettru emakku varamum nee thaa ammaa
Accept our humble service and grant us your divine blessing, O Mother
Aadhilakshmi vandhaai athaiyaaga man melae
You came as Goddess Aadilakshmi, as our aunt upon this earth
Ulaginil naam pettra sothu
The true treasure that we have earned in this world
Athaiyae namakku
Is her divine presence to us
Munnae naamae seidha punniyamadhu thaanae
It is indeed the fruit of virtue performed by us in our past lives
Aa..aa…
Aa..aa…
Manadhaara malligai paarijaathathodu
With wholehearted devotion, offering jasmine and night-flowering parijecta flowers
Saanthamula mudi veithu azhagu seivomo
Shall we adorn her beautifully with a serene heart and crown?
Aadhilakshmi vandhaai athaiyaaga man melae
You came as Goddess Aadilakshmi, as our aunt upon this earth
Sevaiyaettru emakku varamum nee thaa ammaa
Accept our humble service and grant us your divine blessing, O Mother
Aadhilakshmi vandhaai athaiyaaga man melae
You came as Goddess Aadilakshmi, as our aunt upon this earth
Manadhu neerrena manjal sandhanam poosi
Applying turmeric and sandalwood paste as pure and fresh as water
Manamulladhai ketpaai vanakkam seivomo
Hear our heart's true wishes; shall we bow before you in reverence?
Maadhavin vazhi nindru paadhapoojaiyum seidhu
Following the path shown by mother and performing worship at her lotus feet
Korikkaigal theerndhadhenil magizhndhu povomo
If our heartfelt desires are fulfilled, shall we rejoice in bliss?
Aadhilakshmi vandhaai athaiyaaga man melae
You came as Goddess Aadilakshmi, as our aunt upon this earth
Sevaiyaettru emakku varamum nee thaa ammaa
Accept our humble service and grant us your divine blessing, O Mother
Aadhilakshmi vandhaai athaiyaaga man melae
You came as Goddess Aadilakshmi, as our aunt upon this earth
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a devotional composition praising an esteemed elder matriarch or aunt figure by reverently elevating her to the status of Goddess Aadhilakshmi on Earth. The singers express that having her in their lives is the ultimate wealth, gained solely through the good deeds (punniyam) performed in their past lives. Through traditional veneration—offering jasmine and paarijaatha flowers, applying sacred sandalwood and turmeric paste, and performing foot worship (paadha poojai)—the song seeks her divine blessing, guidance, and fulfillment of wishes.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor
“Aadhilakshmi vandhaai athaiyaaga man melae”
Comparing the respected aunt ('athai') directly to 'Aadhilakshmi', attributing divine qualities of wealth and prosperity to her.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Manadhaara malligai paarijaathathodu”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Ma' in 'Manadhaara' and 'malligai'.
Anaphora (Refrain Repetition)
“Aadhilakshmi vandhaai athaiyaaga man melae”
Repetition of the opening verse throughout the song to emphasize worshipful devotion.
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Trivia
The 1961 mytho-fantasy film 'Jagathalaprathaban' featured music composed by Telugu cinema veteran Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The song showcases a blend of classical Carnatic vocal styling rendered by iconic playback singers P. Leela and P. Susheela.
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