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Lyrics & meaning

Ambikaiye Easwariye

From Pattikada Pattanama · 1972

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Pattikada Pattanama1972

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Ambigaiyae …eswariyae…Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari...
Emmai aala vandhu koyil kondaThe one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Kungumakkaari….Oh lady of red vermilion...
Male
Ambigaiyae …eswariyae…Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari...
Emmai aala vandhu koyil kondaThe one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Kungumakkaari….Oh lady of red vermilion...
Male
Omkaariyae….vaeppilaikkaari….Oh embodiment of Om... Oh lady holding neem leaves...
Omkaariyae….vaeppilaikkaari….Oh embodiment of Om... Oh lady holding neem leaves...
Oru udukkaiyilae pagai virattumThe one who drives away enemies with the sound of a small drum (udukkai)...
Muththumaari….Oh Muthumaari...
Male
Oru udukkaiyilae pagai varattumLet enemies be driven away with the sound of a small drum...
Muththumaari….Oh Muthumaari...
Ambigaiyae …eswariyae…Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari...
Emmai aala vandhu koyil kondaThe one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Kungumakkaari….Oh lady of red vermilion...
Emmai aala vandhu koyil kondaThe one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Kungumakkaari….Oh lady of red vermilion...
Emmai aala vandhu koyil kondaThe one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Kungumakkaari…..Oh lady of red vermilion...
Male
Vaelaiyilae manasu vachomWe set our hearts on honest hard work,
MuththumaariOh Muthumaari,
Ippo vettri kodi naattugiromNow we hoist the flag of victory,
Muththumaari….Oh Muthumaari...
Male
Vaelaiyilae manasu vachomWe set our hearts on honest hard work,
MuththumaariOh Muthumaari,
Ippo vettri kodi naattugiromNow we hoist the flag of victory,
Muththumaari….Oh Muthumaari...
Aalamaram pol irukkumLike a massive banyan tree,
Engal koottamOur community stands united,
Emmai aadharichchu…Support us and...
Vaazhthuthadi muththumaari..Bless us, oh Muthumaari..
Male
Ambigaiyae …eswariyae…Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari...
Emmai aala vandhu koyil kondaThe one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Kungumakkaari….Oh lady of red vermilion...
Male
Ezhaigalai yaeichadhillaeWe have never cheated the poor,
Muththumaari..Oh Muthumaari..
Naanga yaemaathi pozhachadhillaeWe have never survived by deceiving others,
Muththumaari….Oh Muthumaari...
Male
Ezhaigalai yaeichadhillaeWe have never cheated the poor,
Muththumaari..Oh Muthumaari..
Naanga yaemaathi pozhachadhillaeWe have never survived by deceiving others,
Muththumaari….Oh Muthumaari...
Vaazha vittu vaazhugiromWe live and let others live,
MuththumaariOh Muthumaari,
Ini varungaalam engalukkaeThe future belongs to us from now on,
Muththumaari….Oh Muthumaari...
Male
Ambigaiyae …eswariyae…Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari...
Emmai aala vandhu koyil kondaThe one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Kungumakkaari….Oh lady of red vermilion...
Male
Sivagaami umaiyavalaeOh Sivagami, the form of Uma,
MuththumaariOh Muthumaari,
Un selvanukku kaalam unduYour beloved son will have his great time,
Muththumaari…………Oh Muthumaari...
Male
Sivagaami umaiyavalaeOh Sivagami, the form of Uma,
MuththumaariOh Muthumaari,
Un selvanukku kaalam unduYour beloved son will have his great time,
Muththumaari……….Oh Muthumaari...
Magaraasan vaazhga endruWishing 'Long live the great king',
VaazhthukooriWith blessings and greetings,
Indha makkalellaam pottra vaendumAll these people must praise him,
Kottai yaeri…As he ascends the fort...
Male
Ambigaiyae …eswariyae…Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari...
Emmai aala vandhu koyil kondaThe one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Kungumakkaari….Oh lady of red vermilion...
Male
Omkaariyae….vaeppilaikkaari….Oh embodiment of Om... Oh lady holding neem leaves...
Oru udukkaiyilae pagai virattumThe one who drives away enemies with the sound of a small drum...
Muththumaari….Oh Muthumaari...
Male
Ambigaiyae …eswariyae…Oh Goddess Ambigai... Oh Eswari...
Emmai aala vandhu koyil kondaThe one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Kungumakkaari….Oh lady of red vermilion...
Emmai aala vandhu koyil kondaThe one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Kungumakkaari….Oh lady of red vermilion...
Emmai aala vandhu koyil kondaThe one adorned with vermilion who came to rule and reside in a temple for us...
Kungumakkaari…..Oh lady of red vermilion...
Chorus
Ambigaiyae eswariyaeOh Goddess Ambigai, Oh Eswari,
Ambigaiyae eswariyaeOh Goddess Ambigai, Oh Eswari,
Muththmaari muththumaariOh Muthumaari, Oh Muthumaari,
Muththmaari muththumaariOh Muthumaari, Oh Muthumaari,
Muththmaari muththumaariOh Muthumaari, Oh Muthumaari,
Muththmaari muththumaariOh Muthumaari, Oh Muthumaari

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a devotional folk-style hymn addressed to Goddess Muthumaari (an incarnation of Goddess Shakti/Amman). The lyrics express deep piety, ethical righteousness, and hope for prosperity. The singers extol the virtues of hard work, honesty, and communal solidarity, proudly stating that they live without cheating others and advocate for living in harmony. They seek the Goddess's blessings to triumph over adversity, achieve success, and usher in a victorious future.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai / Simile)

Aalamaram pol irukkum

Comparing the strength and expanse of the community to a rooted, shade-giving banyan tree (Aalamaram pol irukkum engal koottam).

Emona / Rhyme (Ethirai)

Ezhaigalai yaeichadhillae / Naanga yaemaathi pozhachadhillae

Tamil second-letter rhyming across lines, such as 'Vaelaiyilae' and 'Aalamaram', or 'Ezhaigalai' and 'Naanga'.

Apostrophe (Invocation)

Omkaariyae….vaeppilaikkaari….

Directly addressing Goddess Muthumaari using attributes like Kungumakkaari, Vaeppilaikkaari, and Omkaariyae.

Anaphora / Repetition

Muththmaari muththumaari

Refrain repetition of the Goddess's name 'Muththumaari' and 'Kungumakkaari' throughout the song to evoke rhythmic fervor.

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Trivia

This track is a celebrated folk-style devotional dance song from the classic 1972 Tamil movie 'Pattikada Pattanama', starring Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa. Written by Kannadasan and set to tune by M. S. Viswanathan, the song features a vibrant rhythm mimicking traditional village Amman temple festival music.

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