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Appa Naan Venduthal

From Pudhu Vazhvu · 1957

Lyricist
Ramalinga Adigalar
Singer
M. K. Thiyagaraja Bagavathar
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Movie name
Pudhu Vazhvu
Movie release year
1957
Lyrics added on
8 Jul 2021

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Appa naan vendudhal kettarul puridhal vendum
Appa naan vendudhal kettarul puridhal vendum
Aaruyirkatkellaam naan anbu seyal vendum….aaa…
Eppaarum eppadhamum enganum naan sendrae
Endhai nin arut pugazhai iyambidal vendum….aaa…
Seppaadha mel nilai mel sudhha siva maargam
Thigazhndhonga arutjodhi seluthiyidal vendum…vendum
Seluthiyidal vendum….
Naan seiyum thappaedhum
Naan seiyinum thappaedhum nee poruthal vendum
Thalaivan unai piriyadha thagaimaiyum venduvanae….
O Father, you must hear my prayer and grant me your grace.
O Father, you must hear my prayer and grant me your grace.
I must show love to every living soul... ah...
Across every world and every realm, wherever I may go,
O my Mother, I must proclaim the glory of your grace... ah...
So the pure path of Shiva rises and flourishes upon the highest supreme state,
You must send forth your Light of Grace so it shines brightly... you must,
You must send it forth...
Whatever mistakes I may make,
Even if I do wrong, you must forgive me,
And I pray for the blessing of never being separated from you, my Lord...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This soul-stirring devotional verse, composed by Saint Ramalinga Swamigal (Vallalar) and rendered by M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, is a profound prayer addressed to the Supreme Divine Father. The singer seeks four fundamental spiritual blessings: the ability to practice universal compassion (Jeevakarunyam) toward all living creatures, the opportunity to spread God's grace across all worlds, the guidance of the Grace-Light (Arutjodhi) along the path of Pure Truth (Suddha Sanmargam), and ultimate forgiveness for human shortcomings. The prayer culminates in a fervent plea for eternal, unbreakable union with the Almighty.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Apostrophe (Direct Address)

“Appa naan vendudhal kettarul puridhal vendum”

Directly addressing the Divine with intimacy and reverence using terms like 'Appa' (Father) and 'Thalaivan' (Master).

Anaphora / Iyaiputh Thodai (End Rhyme & Refrain)

“Aaruyirkatkellaam naan anbu seyal vendum….aaa…”

The repetitive ending with the word 'vendum' (must/implore) emphasizes intense spiritual longing and necessity.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Eppaarum eppadhamum enganum naan sendrae”

Repetition of initial vowel sounds ('Eppaarum' / 'Endhai') creating rhythmic harmony.

Metaphor

“Thigazhndhonga arutjodhi seluthiyidal vendum…vendum”

Comparing divine wisdom and guidance to 'Arutjodhi' (Light of Divine Grace) that illuminates the ultimate spiritual path.

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Trivia

This song features verses from Ramalinga Swamigal's (Vallalar) sacred text 'Thiruvarutpa'. Sung by M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar (MKT) in the film 'Pudhu Vazhvu' (1957), it marked one of the memorable musical performances of MKT after his release from the infamous Lakshmikanthan murder trial, set to tunes by legendary composer G. Ramanathan.

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