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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
Details
Velli Ratham1979

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Avalidam kelungal vazhi kedaikkumAsk her, a way will be found
Naam athanai thuayrukkum vazhi pirakkumA solution will arise for all our sorrows
Avalidam kelungal vazhi kedaikkumAsk her, a way will be found
Naam athanai thuayrukkum vazhi pirakkumA solution will arise for all our sorrows
Thattaamal aval sannidhaanam thirakkumEven without knocking, her sanctum will open
Ettu per kondaalin thunai irukkumIf you embrace the eight forms, her support will be there
Thattaamal aval sannidhaanam thirakkumEven without knocking, her sanctum will open
Ettu per kondaalin thunai irukkumIf you embrace the eight forms, her support will be there
Chorus
Thirisooli endraalum aval naamam thaanEven if called Thirisooli, it is her name only
Thirumaalin sreedevi avadhaaram thaanShe is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu's Sridevi
Male
Avalidam kelungal vazhi kedaikkumAsk her, a way will be found
Naam athanai thuayrukkum vazhi pirakkumA solution will arise for all our sorrows
Male
Thaangaadha yelmaikku thunai varuvaalShe will come to support unbearable poverty
Dhanalakshmiyaai vandhu porul tharuvaalShe will come as Dhanalakshmi and grant wealth
Thaangaadha yelmaikku thunai varuvaalShe will come to support unbearable poverty
Dhanalakshmiyaai vandhu porul tharuvaalShe will come as Dhanalakshmi and grant wealth
Needhikku naayagiyaai thaan iruppaalShe will remain as the Goddess of justice
Aadhilakshmiyaai vandhu theerpalippaalShe will come as Aadhilakshmi and give judgment
Chorus
Thirisooli endraalum aval naamam thaanEven if called Thirisooli, it is her name only
Thirumaalin sreedevi avadhaaram thaanShe is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu's Sridevi
Male
Avalidam kelungal vazhi kedaikkumAsk her, a way will be found
Naam athanai thuayrukkum vazhi pirakkumA solution will arise for all our sorrows
Male
Mazhai kaana boomikku thaayaagaAs a mother to the parched earth longing for rain
Dhaanyalakshmi ena solli mazhai pozhivaalShe will shower rain as Dhaanyalakshmi
Sandhaanam sowbakkiyam perugi seraFor progeny and good fortune to increase and gather
Santhaana lakshmiyaaga varam azhippaalShe will bestow blessings as Santhaana Lakshmi
Chorus
Thirisooli endraalum aval naamam thaanEven if called Thirisooli, it is her name only
Thirumaalin sreedevi avadhaaram thaanShe is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu's Sridevi
Male
Avalidam kelungal vazhi kedaikkumAsk her, a way will be found
Naam athanai thuayrukkum vazhi pirakkumA solution will arise for all our sorrows
Male
Pogumidam ellamae vettri seraFor victory to join wherever one goes
Vijiyalakshmi annaithaan thilagamiduvaalMother Vijayalakshmi will apply the tilak of success
Aana kalvi athanaiyum arindhu theraTo learn and master all forms of knowledge
Vidhayalakshmi deviyaaga arul tharuvaalShe will grant grace as Goddess Vidyalakshmi
Chorus
Thirisooli endraalum aval naamam thaanEven if called Thirisooli, it is her name only
Thirumaalin sreedevi avadhaaram thaanShe is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu's Sridevi
Male
Kozhaikku vazhikattum veeramaagaAs courage showing the path to a coward
Thairiyalakshmiyaaga vandhu aanmai azhipaalShe will come as Dhairyalakshmi and give strength
Aarogiyam aayulukkum vazhikattaaTo guide the path toward health and long life
Gajalakshmi enum peril menmai koduppaalShe will grant nobility under the name of Gajalakshmi
Chorus
Thirisooli endraalum aval naamam thaanEven if called Thirisooli, it is her name only
Thirumaalin sreedevi avadhaaram thaanShe is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu's Sridevi
Male
Avalidam kelungal vazhi kedaikkumAsk her, a way will be found
Naam athanai thuayrukkum vazhi pirakkumA solution will arise for all our sorrows
Thattaamal aval sannidhaanam thirakkumEven without knocking, her sanctum will open
Ettu per kondaalin thunai irukkumIf you embrace the eight forms, her support will be there

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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