Arul Thazhaithongum
From Abhimanyu (1948 Film) · 1948
- Lyricist
- Papanasam Sivan
- Singer
- M. R. Santhanalakshmi
- Music directors
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, C. R. Subbaraman
- Details
- Abhimanyu (1948 Film)1948
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thazhaiththongum thaamarai kannaa | O lotus-eyed Lord, who flourishes in divine grandeur! |
| Arul thalaiththongum thaamarai kannaa | O lotus-eyed Lord, whose grace flourishes exuberantly! |
| Saranamae kadhiyae en annaa | You are my sole refuge and ultimate destiny, my divine protector! |
| Arul thalaiththongum thaamarai kannaa | O lotus-eyed Lord, whose grace flourishes exuberantly! |
| Saranamae kadhiyae en annaa | You are my sole refuge and ultimate destiny, my divine protector! |
| Arul thalaiththongum thaamarai kannaa | O lotus-eyed Lord, whose grace flourishes exuberantly! |
| Female | |
| Vazhi edhuvum theriyaa en baalan | My young child knows no way out of danger. |
| Vazhi edhuvum theriyaa en baalan | My young child knows no way out of danger. |
| Vaazhvilum paavigal soozhvinaiyo | Is his life caught in the treacherous web of wicked sinners? |
| Adhan vaazhvilum paavigal soozhvinaiyo | Is his life caught in the treacherous web of wicked sinners? |
| Idhai ariyaen thunai nee aadharippaai | I know not what to do; please stand as his support and protect him. |
| Female | |
| Thazhaiththongum thaamarai kannaa | O lotus-eyed Lord, who flourishes in divine grandeur! |
| Female | |
| Gowravar sabai thannil nonthae nindra | When Draupadi stood suffering and humiliated in the assembly of Kauravas, |
| Draupathai uyir vaazha maanam thanthaai | You granted her modesty and dignity, preserving her very life. |
| Gowravar sabai thannil nonthae nindra | When Draupadi stood suffering and humiliated in the assembly of Kauravas, |
| Draupathai uyir vaazha maanam thanthaai | You granted her modesty and dignity, preserving her very life. |
| Female | |
| Kobam thaabam yaavaiyum vendraai | You conquered all anger, agony, and distress. |
| Kolaagalamaai gogulam vanthaai | You came to Gokulam with boundless joy and festive warmth. |
| Female | |
| Yaararivaar magimai puvi meedhu | Who on this earth can ever truly comprehend your immense glory? |
| Yaararivaar magimai puvi meedhu | Who on this earth can ever truly comprehend your immense glory? |
| Abayam endravarukkoru bayam yaedhu | What fear can ever touch those who seek your divine protection? |
| Unnai abayam endravarukkoru bayam yaedhu | What fear can ever touch those who surrender to you for sanctuary? |
| Arulvaai inithae aarabimaanae | Sweetly shower your grace upon us, O loving protector of devotees! |
| Female | |
| Thazhaiththongum thaamarai kannaa kannaa….. | O lotus-eyed Lord, Krishna, Krishna... |
மற்றும் சி. ஆர். சுப்புராமன்
O lotus-eyed Lord, who flourishes in divine grandeur!
O lotus-eyed Lord, whose grace flourishes exuberantly!
You are my sole refuge and ultimate destiny, my divine protector!
O lotus-eyed Lord, whose grace flourishes exuberantly!
You are my sole refuge and ultimate destiny, my divine protector!
O lotus-eyed Lord, whose grace flourishes exuberantly!
தழைத்தோங்கும் தாமரைக் கண்ணா
அருள் தழைத்தோங்கும் தாமரைக் கண்ணா
சரணமே கதியே என் அண்ணா
அருள் தழைத்தோங்கும் தாமரைக் கண்ணா
சரணமே கதியே என் அண்ணா
அருள் தழைத்தோங்கும் தாமரைக் கண்ணா
My young child knows no way out of danger.
My young child knows no way out of danger.
Is his life caught in the treacherous web of wicked sinners?
Is his life caught in the treacherous web of wicked sinners?
I know not what to do; please stand as his support and protect him.
வழி எதுவும் தெரியா என் பாலன்
வழி எதுவும் தெரியா என் பாலன்
வாழ்விலும் பாவிகள் சூழ்வினையோ
அதன் வாழ்விலும் பாவிகள் சூழ்வினையோ
இதை அறியேன் துணை நீ ஆதரிப்பாயே...
O lotus-eyed Lord, who flourishes in divine grandeur!
தழைத்தோங்கும் தாமரைக் கண்ணா
When Draupadi stood suffering and humiliated in the assembly of Kauravas,
You granted her modesty and dignity, preserving her very life.
When Draupadi stood suffering and humiliated in the assembly of Kauravas,
You granted her modesty and dignity, preserving her very life.
கௌரவர் சபை தன்னில் நொந்தே நின்ற
திரௌபதை உயிர் வாழ மானம் தந்தாய்
கௌரவர் சபை தன்னில் நொந்தே நின்ற
திரௌபதை உயிர் வாழ மானம் தந்தாய்
You conquered all anger, agony, and distress.
You came to Gokulam with boundless joy and festive warmth.
கோபம் தாபம் யாவையும் வென்றாய்
கோலாகலமாய் கோகுலம் வந்தாய்
Who on this earth can ever truly comprehend your immense glory?
Who on this earth can ever truly comprehend your immense glory?
What fear can ever touch those who seek your divine protection?
What fear can ever touch those who surrender to you for sanctuary?
Sweetly shower your grace upon us, O loving protector of devotees!
யாரறிவார் மகிமை புவி மீது
யாரறிவார் மகிமை புவி மீது
அபயம் என்றவர்க்கொரு பயம் ஏது
உன்னை அபயம் என்றவர்க்கொரு பயம் ஏது
அருள்வாய் இனிதே ஆரபிமானே
O lotus-eyed Lord, Krishna, Krishna...
தழைத்தோங்கும் தாமரைக் கண்ணா கண்ணா.....
Thazhaiththongum thaamarai kannaa
O lotus-eyed Lord, who flourishes in divine grandeur!
Arul thalaiththongum thaamarai kannaa
O lotus-eyed Lord, whose grace flourishes exuberantly!
Saranamae kadhiyae en annaa
You are my sole refuge and ultimate destiny, my divine protector!
Arul thalaiththongum thaamarai kannaa
O lotus-eyed Lord, whose grace flourishes exuberantly!
Saranamae kadhiyae en annaa
You are my sole refuge and ultimate destiny, my divine protector!
Arul thalaiththongum thaamarai kannaa
O lotus-eyed Lord, whose grace flourishes exuberantly!
Vazhi edhuvum theriyaa en baalan
My young child knows no way out of danger.
Vazhi edhuvum theriyaa en baalan
My young child knows no way out of danger.
Vaazhvilum paavigal soozhvinaiyo
Is his life caught in the treacherous web of wicked sinners?
Adhan vaazhvilum paavigal soozhvinaiyo
Is his life caught in the treacherous web of wicked sinners?
Idhai ariyaen thunai nee aadharippaai
I know not what to do; please stand as his support and protect him.
Thazhaiththongum thaamarai kannaa
O lotus-eyed Lord, who flourishes in divine grandeur!
Gowravar sabai thannil nonthae nindra
When Draupadi stood suffering and humiliated in the assembly of Kauravas,
Draupathai uyir vaazha maanam thanthaai
You granted her modesty and dignity, preserving her very life.
Gowravar sabai thannil nonthae nindra
When Draupadi stood suffering and humiliated in the assembly of Kauravas,
Draupathai uyir vaazha maanam thanthaai
You granted her modesty and dignity, preserving her very life.
Kobam thaabam yaavaiyum vendraai
You conquered all anger, agony, and distress.
Kolaagalamaai gogulam vanthaai
You came to Gokulam with boundless joy and festive warmth.
Yaararivaar magimai puvi meedhu
Who on this earth can ever truly comprehend your immense glory?
Yaararivaar magimai puvi meedhu
Who on this earth can ever truly comprehend your immense glory?
Abayam endravarukkoru bayam yaedhu
What fear can ever touch those who seek your divine protection?
Unnai abayam endravarukkoru bayam yaedhu
What fear can ever touch those who surrender to you for sanctuary?
Arulvaai inithae aarabimaanae
Sweetly shower your grace upon us, O loving protector of devotees!
Thazhaiththongum thaamarai kannaa kannaa…..
O lotus-eyed Lord, Krishna, Krishna...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
In this emotional prayer from the epic film 'Abhimanyu' (1948), a helpless mother (Subhadra) appeals fervently to Lord Krishna to safeguard her young son, Abhimanyu, as he faces treacherous enemies in battle. Acknowledging Krishna as her ultimate sanctuary, she extols his divine attributes and recalls his miraculous intervention during Draupadi's distress in the Kaurava court, trusting that Krishna will similarly shield her child. The lyrics composed by Papanasam Sivan emphasize themes of absolute surrender (Sharanagati), divine grace, and deliverance from fear. The song captures the anxiety of a parent entrusting a child's life into divine hands when confronted by deceitful and overwhelming hardship.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Thazhaiththongum thaamarai kannaa”
The phrase 'Thaamarai kannaa' directly compares Krishna's gentle, divine eyes to blooming lotus flowers without using comparative conjunctions.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Kobam thaabam yaavaiyum vendraai / Kolaagalamaai gogulam vanthaai”
Repetition of initial consonants/vowels in words like 'Kobam' and 'Kolaagalamaai' creates a rhythmic beat across the line.
Rhetorical Question
“Yaararivaar magimai puvi meedhu”
Asking 'Yaararivaar magimai puvi meedhu' emphasizes that human intelligence is inadequate to measure God's boundless divine glory.
Repetition / Anaphora
“Vazhi edhuvum theriyaa en baalan”
The thematic phrase 'Vazhi edhuvum theriyaa en baalan' is repeated to highlight the helpless mother's intense desperation and concern for her young child.
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Trivia
The 1948 Tamil mythological film 'Abhimanyu' was produced by Jupiter Pictures and featured legendary actor M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) in the pivotal role of Lord Krishna's nephew, Abhimanyu. The lyrics for this song were penned by Papanasam Sivan, a stalwart composer of Carnatic music and Tamil cinema history.
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