Alaimel Thuyilum
From Manalane Mangaiyin Bakkiam · 1957
- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- Ghantasala
- Music director
- P. Aadhinarayana Rao
- Details
- Manalane Mangaiyin Bakkiam1957
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Alaimael thuyilum thirumal manadhil | In the heart of Lord Thirumal, who slumbers upon the ocean waves, |
| Silaiyaai nilaitha devi | O Goddess who is established firmly like a statue, |
| Malaimael amarum munivor manadhil | In the minds of sages who reside atop the mountains, |
| Male | |
| Oliyaai vilangum devi | O Goddess who shines brilliantly as divine light, |
| Aaruyir ellaam ooruyiraagi | Uniting all precious living beings as a single soul, |
| Arivum azhagum arulum porulum | Wisdom, beauty, grace, and wealth, |
| Adaindhae vaazha arul thara venumamma | Please grant Your grace so that we may attain these and flourish, O Mother! |
அலைமேல் துயிலும் திருமால் மனதில்
சிலையாய் நிலைத்த தேவி
மலைமேல் அமரும் முனிவோர் மனதில்
In the heart of Lord Thirumal, who slumbers upon the ocean waves,
O Goddess who is established firmly like a statue,
In the minds of sages who reside atop the mountains,
ஒளியாய் விளங்கும் தேவி....
ஆருயிர் எல்லாம் ஓருயிராகி
அறிவும் அழகும் அருளும் பொருளும்
அடைந்தே வாழ அருள் தர வேணுமம்மா
O Goddess who shines brilliantly as divine light,
Uniting all precious living beings as a single soul,
Wisdom, beauty, grace, and wealth,
Please grant Your grace so that we may attain these and flourish, O Mother!
Alaimael thuyilum thirumal manadhil
In the heart of Lord Thirumal, who slumbers upon the ocean waves,
Silaiyaai nilaitha devi
O Goddess who is established firmly like a statue,
Malaimael amarum munivor manadhil
In the minds of sages who reside atop the mountains,
Oliyaai vilangum devi
O Goddess who shines brilliantly as divine light,
Aaruyir ellaam ooruyiraagi
Uniting all precious living beings as a single soul,
Arivum azhagum arulum porulum
Wisdom, beauty, grace, and wealth,
Adaindhae vaazha arul thara venumamma
Please grant Your grace so that we may attain these and flourish, O Mother!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This devotional song is a soulful prayer addressed to the Supreme Goddess, praising Her divine presence across the universe. She is revered as the eternal love in the heart of Lord Vishnu (who reposes on the ocean) and as the inner spiritual illumination within the meditating minds of mountain sages. The song seeks universal harmony, asking the Divine Mother to bind all living creatures as one single soul and bless humanity with essential virtues—wisdom, beauty, divine grace, and prosperity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Alaimael thuyilum thirumal manadhil / Malaimael amarum munivor manadhil”
The second letter sound 'lai' in 'Alaimael' (Line 1) rhymes with 'Malaimael' (Line 3), establishing a symmetrical structure.
Monai (First-letter rhyme) / Assonance
“Arivum azhagum arulum porulum”
The repetition of the initial sound 'A' across 'Arivum', 'azhagum', and 'arulum' creates a rhythmic, musical flow.
Metaphor & Divine Imagery
“Silaiyaai nilaitha devi / Oliyaai vilangum devi”
Depicts abstract divine concepts using tangible imagery—referring to the Goddess as a permanent statue in Vishnu's heart and a shining light in sages' minds.
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Trivia
Manalane Mangaiyin Bakkiam (1957) was a classic Tamil film directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah, scored by P. Adinarayana Rao, and produced simultaneously in Telugu as 'Sati Anasuya'. Lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass was renowned for his rich devotional phrasing and rhythmic Tamil vocabulary.
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