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Lyrics & meaning

Avalidam Kelungal Vazhi

From Velli Ratham · 1979

Lyricist
A. L. Narayanan
Singers
L. R. Eswari, Seerkazhi Govindarajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Velli Ratham
Movie release year
1979
Lyrics added on
20 May 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Avalidam kelungal vazhi kedaikkum
Naam athanai thuayrukkum vazhi pirakkum
Avalidam kelungal vazhi kedaikkum
Naam athanai thuayrukkum vazhi pirakkum
Thattaamal aval sannidhaanam thirakkum
Ettu per kondaalin thunai irukkum
Thattaamal aval sannidhaanam thirakkum
Ettu per kondaalin thunai irukkum
Thirisooli endraalum aval naamam thaan
Thirumaalin sreedevi avadhaaram thaan
Avalidam kelungal vazhi kedaikkum
Naam athanai thuayrukkum vazhi pirakkum
Thaangaadha yelmaikku thunai varuvaal
Dhanalakshmiyaai vandhu porul tharuvaal
Thaangaadha yelmaikku thunai varuvaal
Dhanalakshmiyaai vandhu porul tharuvaal
Needhikku naayagiyaai thaan iruppaal
Aadhilakshmiyaai vandhu theerpalippaal
Thirisooli endraalum aval naamam thaan
Thirumaalin sreedevi avadhaaram thaan
Avalidam kelungal vazhi kedaikkum
Naam athanai thuayrukkum vazhi pirakkum
Mazhai kaana boomikku thaayaaga
Dhaanyalakshmi ena solli mazhai pozhivaal
Sandhaanam sowbakkiyam perugi sera
Santhaana lakshmiyaaga varam azhippaal
Thirisooli endraalum aval naamam thaan
Thirumaalin sreedevi avadhaaram thaan
Avalidam kelungal vazhi kedaikkum
Naam athanai thuayrukkum vazhi pirakkum
Pogumidam ellamae vettri sera
Vijiyalakshmi annaithaan thilagamiduvaal
Aana kalvi athanaiyum arindhu thera
Vidhayalakshmi deviyaaga arul tharuvaal
Thirisooli endraalum aval naamam thaan
Thirumaalin sreedevi avadhaaram thaan
Kozhaikku vazhikattum veeramaaga
Thairiyalakshmiyaaga vandhu aanmai azhipaal
Aarogiyam aayulukkum vazhikattaa
Gajalakshmi enum peril menmai koduppaal
Thirisooli endraalum aval naamam thaan
Thirumaalin sreedevi avadhaaram thaan
Avalidam kelungal vazhi kedaikkum
Naam athanai thuayrukkum vazhi pirakkum
Thattaamal aval sannidhaanam thirakkum
Ettu per kondaalin thunai irukkum
Ask her, and a way will open up
A relief will be born for all our sorrows
Ask her, and a way will open up
A relief will be born for all our sorrows
Without even knocking, her shrine will open
The goddess of eight forms will stand by us
Without even knocking, her shrine will open
The goddess of eight forms will stand by us
Even if called Trishuli (goddess with the trident), it is still her name
She is an incarnation of Sridevi, the consort of Lord Vishnu
Ask her, and a way will open up
A relief will be born for all our sorrows
She will come to support us through unbearable poverty
Coming as Dhana Lakshmi, she will grant wealth
She will come to support us through unbearable poverty
Coming as Dhana Lakshmi, she will grant wealth
She will stand as the guardian of justice
Coming as Aadhi Lakshmi, she will deliver the right judgment
Even if called Trishuli, it is still her name
She is an incarnation of Sridevi, the consort of Lord Vishnu
Ask her, and a way will open up
A relief will be born for all our sorrows
As a mother to the dry earth that has seen no rain
Known as Dhaanya Lakshmi, she will pour down showers
So that children and good fortune grow and multiply
Coming as Santhana Lakshmi, she will grant that blessing
Even if called Trishuli, it is still her name
She is an incarnation of Sridevi, the consort of Lord Vishnu
Ask her, and a way will open up
A relief will be born for all our sorrows
So victory joins us wherever we go
Mother Vijaya Lakshmi will place the victory mark on our brow
To understand and master every kind of learning
As Goddess Vidya Lakshmi, she will bestow her grace
Even if called Trishuli, it is still her name
She is an incarnation of Sridevi, the consort of Lord Vishnu
As the courage that guides the fearful
Coming as Dhairya Lakshmi, she will grant true strength
To lead the way toward good health and a long life
In the name of Gaja Lakshmi, she will bestow glory
Even if called Trishuli, it is still her name
She is an incarnation of Sridevi, the consort of Lord Vishnu
Ask her, and a way will open up
A relief will be born for all our sorrows
Without even knocking, her shrine will open
The goddess of eight forms will stand by us
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This devotional song from the film Velli Ratham (1979) is a hymn dedicated to the divine forms of Goddess Lakshmi (Ashtalakshmi). It assures devotees that surrendering to the Goddess will solve all life's troubles and sorrows. The lyrics systematically describe the eight manifestations of Lakshmi—including Dhanalakshmi for wealth, Aadhilakshmi for justice, Dhaanyalakshmi for rainfall and crops, Santhaanalakshmi for offspring, Vijayalakshmi for victory, Vidyalakshmi for education, Dhairyalakshmi for bravery, and Gajalakshmi for health and longevity—emphasizing her benevolent nature in opening her doors to those who seek her grace.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Thattaamal aval sannidhaanam thirakkum / Ettu per kondaalin thunai irukkum”

The second letter consonant 'tt' ('ட்') rhymes in consecutive lines ('Thattaamal' and 'Ettu'), following classical Tamil prosody rules.

Monai (Initial Consonant Alliteration)

“Thirisooli endraalum aval naamam thaan / Thirumaalin sreedevi avadhaaram thaan”

Repetition of the initial syllable 'Thi' ('தி') across consecutive lines creates rhythmic musicality.

Anaphora / Refrain

“Avalidam kelungal vazhi kedaikkum”

The line 'Avalidam kelungal vazhi kedaikkum' acts as a repeating refrain throughout the song to reinforce the central message of faith.

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Trivia

Composed by M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics by A. L. Narayanan, this song serves as a popular devotional track enumerating the Ashtalakshmi (eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi) and detailing the unique boons granted by each form.

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