Anbenum Oliyaga
From Chiranjeevi · 1984
- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Chiranjeevi1984
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Anbenum oliyaaga | As the light of love, |
| Aalaya maniyaaga | As the sacred temple bell, |
| Oor vaazha uzhaippavan siranjeevi | The immortal one who toils for the welfare of the town, |
| Then paangu kaatraaga | As the sweet southern breeze, |
| Thiru chabai paattaaga | As the hymn of the holy assembly, |
| Ennaalum vaazhbavan siranjeevi | Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever, |
| Ennaalum vaazhbavan siranjeevi | Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever. |
| Male | |
| Anbenum oliyaaga | As the light of love, |
| Aalaya maniyaaga | As the sacred temple bell, |
| Oor vaazha uzhaippavan siranjeevi | The immortal one who toils for the welfare of the town, |
| Then paangu kaatraaga | As the sweet southern breeze, |
| Thiru chabai paattaaga | As the hymn of the holy assembly, |
| Ennaalum vaazhbavan siranjeevi | Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever, |
| Ennaalum vaazhbavan siranjeevi | Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever. |
| Male | |
| Vaan vanangum uyarndha neriyil | Following a high moral path honored by the heavens, |
| Paal manakkum kuralin vazhiyil | Through a gentle voice smelling of pure milk, |
| Vaan vanangum uyarndha neriyil | Following a high moral path honored by the heavens, |
| Paal manakkum kuralin vazhiyil | Through a gentle voice smelling of pure milk, |
| Nadhi polavae nadakkindravan | He flows like a steady river, |
| Nilavaagavae thaeigindravan | He wanes selflessly like the moon, |
| Ennaalum boomiyil siranjeevi | Chiranjeevi, immortal on this earth forever, |
| Ennaalum vaazhbavan siranjeevi | Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever. |
| Male | |
| Anbenum oliyaaga | As the light of love, |
| Aalaya maniyaaga | As the sacred temple bell, |
| Oor vaazha uzhaippavan siranjeevi | The immortal one who toils for the welfare of the town, |
| Then paangu kaatraaga | As the sweet southern breeze, |
| Thiru chabai paattaaga | As the hymn of the holy assembly, |
| Ennaalum vaazhbavan siranjeevi | Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever, |
| Ennaalum vaazhbavan siranjeevi | Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever. |
| Male | |
| Vaai manakka sirikkum manidhan | A man who smiles with genuine sweetness, |
| Thaai nilathai uyarthum thalaivan | A leader who uplifts his motherland, |
| Vaai manakka sirikkum manidhan | A man who smiles with genuine sweetness, |
| Thaai nilathai uyarthum thalaivan | A leader who uplifts his motherland, |
| Arivaalayam padaikkindravan | The one who creates a temple of wisdom, |
| Periyorgalai thudhikkindravan | The one who respects and praises elders, |
| Ennaalum boomiyil siranjeevi | Chiranjeevi, immortal on this earth forever, |
| Ennaalum vaazhbavan siranjeevi | Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever. |
| Male | |
| Anbenum oliyaaga | As the light of love, |
| Aalaya maniyaaga | As the sacred temple bell, |
| Oor vaazha uzhaippavan siranjeevi | The immortal one who toils for the welfare of the town, |
| Then paangu kaatraaga | As the sweet southern breeze, |
| Thiru chabai paattaaga | As the hymn of the holy assembly, |
| Ennaalum vaazhbavan siranjeevi | Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever, |
| Ennaalum vaazhbavan siranjeevi | Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever. |
அன்பெனும் ஒளியாக
ஆலய மணியாக
ஊர் வாழ உழைப்பவன் சிரஞ்சீவி
தென்பாங்கு காற்றாக
திருச்சபை பாட்டாக
எந்நாளும் வாழ்பவன் சிரஞ்சீவி
எந்நாளும் வாழ்பவன் சிரஞ்சீவி
As the light of love,
As the sacred temple bell,
The immortal one who toils for the welfare of the town,
As the sweet southern breeze,
As the hymn of the holy assembly,
Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever,
Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever.
அன்பெனும் ஒளியாக
ஆலய மணியாக
ஊர் வாழ உழைப்பவன் சிரஞ்சீவி
தென்பாங்கு காற்றாக
திருச்சபை பாட்டாக
எந்நாளும் வாழ்பவன் சிரஞ்சீவி
எந்நாளும் வாழ்பவன் சிரஞ்சீவி
As the light of love,
As the sacred temple bell,
The immortal one who toils for the welfare of the town,
As the sweet southern breeze,
As the hymn of the holy assembly,
Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever,
Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever.
வான் வணங்கும் உயர்ந்த நெறியில்
பால் மணக்கும் குறளின் வழியில்
வான் வணங்கும் உயர்ந்த நெறியில்
பால் மணக்கும் குறளின் வழியில்
நதி போலவே நடக்கின்றவன்
நிலவாகவே தேய்கின்றவன்
எந்நாளும் பூமியில் சிரஞ்சீவி
எந்நாளும் வாழ்பவன் சிரஞ்சீவி
Following a high moral path honored by the heavens,
Through a gentle voice smelling of pure milk,
Following a high moral path honored by the heavens,
Through a gentle voice smelling of pure milk,
He flows like a steady river,
He wanes selflessly like the moon,
Chiranjeevi, immortal on this earth forever,
Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever.
அன்பெனும் ஒளியாக
ஆலய மணியாக
ஊர் வாழ உழைப்பவன் சிரஞ்சீவி
தென்பாங்கு காற்றாக
திருச்சபை பாட்டாக
எந்நாளும் வாழ்பவன் சிரஞ்சீவி
எந்நாளும் வாழ்பவன் சிரஞ்சீவி
As the light of love,
As the sacred temple bell,
The immortal one who toils for the welfare of the town,
As the sweet southern breeze,
As the hymn of the holy assembly,
Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever,
Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever.
வாய் மணக்க சிரிக்கும் மனிதன்
தாய் நிலத்தை உயர்த்தும் தலைவன்
வாய் மணக்க சிரிக்கும் மனிதன்
தாய் நிலத்தை உயர்த்தும் தலைவன்
அறிவாலயம் படைக்கின்றவன்
பெரியோர்களை துதிக்கின்றவன்
எந்நாளும் பூமியில் சிரஞ்சீவி
எந்நாளும் வாழ்பவன் சிரஞ்சீவி
A man who smiles with genuine sweetness,
A leader who uplifts his motherland,
A man who smiles with genuine sweetness,
A leader who uplifts his motherland,
The one who creates a temple of wisdom,
The one who respects and praises elders,
Chiranjeevi, immortal on this earth forever,
Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever.
அன்பெனும் ஒளியாக
ஆலய மணியாக
ஊர் வாழ உழைப்பவன் சிரஞ்சீவி
தென்பாங்கு காற்றாக
திருச்சபை பாட்டாக
எந்நாளும் வாழ்பவன் சிரஞ்சீவி
எந்நாளும் வாழ்பவன் சிரஞ்சீவி
As the light of love,
As the sacred temple bell,
The immortal one who toils for the welfare of the town,
As the sweet southern breeze,
As the hymn of the holy assembly,
Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever,
Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever.
Anbenum oliyaaga
As the light of love,
Aalaya maniyaaga
As the sacred temple bell,
Oor vaazha uzhaippavan siranjeevi
The immortal one who toils for the welfare of the town,
Then paangu kaatraaga
As the sweet southern breeze,
Thiru chabai paattaaga
As the hymn of the holy assembly,
Ennaalum vaazhbavan siranjeevi
Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever,
Ennaalum vaazhbavan siranjeevi
Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever.
Anbenum oliyaaga
As the light of love,
Aalaya maniyaaga
As the sacred temple bell,
Oor vaazha uzhaippavan siranjeevi
The immortal one who toils for the welfare of the town,
Then paangu kaatraaga
As the sweet southern breeze,
Thiru chabai paattaaga
As the hymn of the holy assembly,
Ennaalum vaazhbavan siranjeevi
Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever,
Ennaalum vaazhbavan siranjeevi
Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever.
Vaan vanangum uyarndha neriyil
Following a high moral path honored by the heavens,
Paal manakkum kuralin vazhiyil
Through a gentle voice smelling of pure milk,
Vaan vanangum uyarndha neriyil
Following a high moral path honored by the heavens,
Paal manakkum kuralin vazhiyil
Through a gentle voice smelling of pure milk,
Nadhi polavae nadakkindravan
He flows like a steady river,
Nilavaagavae thaeigindravan
He wanes selflessly like the moon,
Ennaalum boomiyil siranjeevi
Chiranjeevi, immortal on this earth forever,
Ennaalum vaazhbavan siranjeevi
Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever.
Anbenum oliyaaga
As the light of love,
Aalaya maniyaaga
As the sacred temple bell,
Oor vaazha uzhaippavan siranjeevi
The immortal one who toils for the welfare of the town,
Then paangu kaatraaga
As the sweet southern breeze,
Thiru chabai paattaaga
As the hymn of the holy assembly,
Ennaalum vaazhbavan siranjeevi
Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever,
Ennaalum vaazhbavan siranjeevi
Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever.
Vaai manakka sirikkum manidhan
A man who smiles with genuine sweetness,
Thaai nilathai uyarthum thalaivan
A leader who uplifts his motherland,
Vaai manakka sirikkum manidhan
A man who smiles with genuine sweetness,
Thaai nilathai uyarthum thalaivan
A leader who uplifts his motherland,
Arivaalayam padaikkindravan
The one who creates a temple of wisdom,
Periyorgalai thudhikkindravan
The one who respects and praises elders,
Ennaalum boomiyil siranjeevi
Chiranjeevi, immortal on this earth forever,
Ennaalum vaazhbavan siranjeevi
Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever.
Anbenum oliyaaga
As the light of love,
Aalaya maniyaaga
As the sacred temple bell,
Oor vaazha uzhaippavan siranjeevi
The immortal one who toils for the welfare of the town,
Then paangu kaatraaga
As the sweet southern breeze,
Thiru chabai paattaaga
As the hymn of the holy assembly,
Ennaalum vaazhbavan siranjeevi
Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever,
Ennaalum vaazhbavan siranjeevi
Chiranjeevi, the one who lives forever.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song celebrates the ideal leader and righteous human being referred to as 'Chiranjeevi' (the immortal one). It praises a figure who lives selflessly for the good of society, serving as a beacon of love, a comforting presence like the southern wind, and a holy voice of wisdom. His actions elevate his motherland and earn him eternal glory on Earth. Through vivid imagery, the lyrics describe how he moves with the grace of a river, sacrifices himself like the waning moon for the benefit of others, builds places of learning, and respects elders. Because of his selfless contributions and spotless moral character, his name and legacy are destined to live on forever.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvam (Metaphor)
“Anbenum oliyaaga / Aalaya maniyaaga”
Compares love to light ('Anbenum oli') and the protagonist to a temple bell ('Aalaya mani'), establishing his divine and guiding presence.
Uvamai (Simile)
“Nadhi polavae nadakkindravan / Nilavaagavae thaeigindravan”
Uses 'polavae' to compare the protagonist's steady progress to a river flowing and his selfless sacrifice to the waning moon ('Nilavaagavae').
Moonaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Vaan vanangum uyarndha neriyil / Paal manakkum kuralin vazhiyil”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Va' in 'Vaan' and 'Pa' in 'Paal' creating a melodic rhythm.
Edukai (Second Letter Agreement)
“Arivaalayam padaikkindravan / Periyorgalai thudhikkindravan”
The second letter harmony in 'Arivaalayam' ('ri') and 'Periyorgalai' ('ri') enhances the phonetic flow.
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Trivia
Written by renowned Tamil lyricist Muthulingam, who served as an official poet laureate (Aasthana Kavingnar) of the Tamil Nadu state government. The title 'Chiranjeevi' literally translates to 'one who possesses eternal life' in Sanskrit and Tamil, referencing the legendary immortals of Indian tradition.
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