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Lyrics & meaning

Arul Kann Paarvai

From Aanazhagan · 1995

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Aanazhagan1995

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Arul kan paarvai kidaikkaadhoWill I not obtain your graceful, merciful glance?
Arul kan paarvai kidaikkaadhoWill I not obtain your graceful, merciful glance?
Thirumagalae nalla varam arulaeOh Goddess Lakshmi, grant me a good boon,
Adharkkinaiyo ingu perum porulaeIs any great wealth in this world equal to that?
Valangalum nalangalumSo that prosperity and well-being,
Valangalum nalangalum amaindhidaSo that prosperity and well-being may be established,
Female
Arul kan paarvai kidaikkaadhoWill I not obtain your graceful, merciful glance?
Arul kan paarvai kidaikkaadhoWill I not obtain your graceful, merciful glance?
Female
Saa nirisaa nidhapaa madhapa magaSaa nirisaa nidhapaa madhapa maga (Carnatic Solfege Notes)
Sari gamapa dhaniSari gamapa dhani (Carnatic Solfege Notes)
Sarigari nirinee dhapamaaSarigari nirinee dhapamaa (Carnatic Solfege Notes)
Pamagari sariga maapaa dhanisaa nisariPamagari sariga maapaa dhanisaa nisari (Carnatic Solfege Notes)
Garisa ninisa risani dhanisa padhanisaGarisa ninisa risani dhanisa padhanisa (Carnatic Solfege Notes)
Risani dhanisa nidhapa mapadha nisarigaRisani dhanisa nidhapa mapadha nisariga (Carnatic Solfege Notes)
Female
Paal pongum kadal meedhuOh Goddess who was born upon
PirandhavalaeThe frothing Ocean of Milk!
Andha parandhaaman vala maarbilOn the right side of the chest of Lord Vishnu,
UraindhavalaeOh Goddess who resides there!
Female
Paal pongum kadal meedhuOh Goddess who was born upon
PirandhavalaeThe frothing Ocean of Milk!
Andha parandhaaman vala maarbilOn the right side of the chest of Lord Vishnu,
UraindhavalaeOh Goddess who resides there!
Female
Unai thozhudhaal…If one worships you...
Aa… aa… aa… aa… aa…Aa… aa… aa… aa… aa… (Vocalizing)
Unai thozhudhaal pazhavinai agalumIf one worships you, past sins will vanish,
Paadhathinai panindhavarFor those who bow down at your feet,
Ninaitha anaithum nidhamum arulumYou daily grant everything they ever desired,
Female
Kan paarvai kidaikkaadhoWill I not obtain your glance?
Arul kan paarvai kidaikkaadhoWill I not obtain your graceful, merciful glance?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Arul Kan Paarvai Kidaikkaadho is a deeply devotional Carnatic-style prayer dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi (Thirumagal). The song highlights the divine attributes of the Goddess, who emerged during the churning of the Ocean of Milk (Ksheera Sagara) and resides in the heart of Lord Vishnu (Parandhaman). The singer pleads for a single compassionate glance from her, emphasizing that her divine grace is superior to any material wealth. The song praises how worshiping her feet destroys past karma and brings daily prosperity, fulfillment, and divine peace.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition

Arul kan paarvai kidaikkaadho

The repeated refrain 'Arul kan paarvai kidaikkaadho' establishes a rhythmic and emotional cadence of intense spiritual longing.

Eukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Arul kan paarvai kidaikkaadho / Thirumagalae nalla varam arulae

The second letter 'ra' (ரு/ர) rhymes across 'Arul' and 'Thirumagalae', a classic Tamil poetic technique.

Mythological Imagery

Paal pongum kadal meedhu pirandhavalae

References 'Paal pongum kadal' and 'Parandhaaman vala maarbil', evoking vivid imagery of Lakshmi's cosmic birth from the Ocean of Milk and her eternal abode on Vishnu's chest.

Swarasingaram (Solfege Passages)

Saa nirisaa nidhapaa madhapa maga

The use of classical Carnatic swaras (Sa Ri Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni) integrated directly into the lyrical composition enhances the traditional carnatic classical ambiance.

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Trivia

In the film Aanazhagan (1995), actor Prashanth plays a male character who disguises himself as a woman named 'Lakshmi' to secure housing. This song serves as a classical dance performance song in the film where his character performs a devotional Bharatanatyam piece dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, showcasing classical Carnatic swara passages composed in a traditional ragam.

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