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Azhagana Vazhai Marathottam

From Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum · 1963

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
P. Susheela, Chorus
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum
Movie release year
1963
Lyrics added on
23 Nov 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
O o o o ahahaha
ohhoho
ahahaha
ohhoho
Azhagaana vaazhai marathottam idhu
Aadi varum thanga mayila attam
Chorus :Azhagaana vaazhai marathottam idhu
Aadi varum thanga mayila attam
Ilaiyodu pootha malar koottam
Idhu iravil malarum alli malarattam
Ilaiyodu pootha malar koottam
Idhu iravil malarum alli malarattam
Kattilil kanavar mun kaniyaavom
Chorus :Ahahahaha
Female :Por kalathil pagaivar munn puliyaavom
Chorus :Ohoohoho
Kattilil kanavar mun kaniyaavom
Por kalathil pagaivar munn puliyaavom
Female :Thottilin munnalae thaayavom
Thottilin munnalae thaayaavom
Thee suttaalum kuraiyaadha thanga maavom
Thee suttaalum kuraiyaadha thanga maavom
Aanukku nigarendru oodhadi sangam
Chorus :Ahahahaha
Female :Avar anbukku malarendru oodhadi sangam
Chorus :Ohoohoho
Aanukku nigarendru oodhadi sangam
Avar anbukku malarendru oodhadi sangam
Female :Maanathil maanendru oodhadi sangam
Maanathil maanendru oodhadi sangam
Maanathil manendru oodhadi sangam
Naam mannaalum pennendru oodhadi sangam
Naam mannaalum pennendru oodhadi sangam
Oh oh oh oh, ahahaha
Ohoho
Ahahaha
Ohoho
This is a lovely banana grove,
swaying gracefully like dancing golden peacocks.
Chorus: This is a lovely banana grove,
swaying gracefully like dancing golden peacocks.
Like clusters of fresh blossoms opening among the leaves,
it is like water lilies blooming in the night.
Like clusters of fresh blossoms opening among the leaves,
it is like water lilies blooming in the night.
In bed before our husbands, we turn into sweet fruit,
Chorus: Ahahahaha
Female: on the battlefield before our foes, we become fierce tigresses!
Chorus: Ohohoho
In bed before our husbands, we turn into sweet fruit,
on the battlefield before our foes, we become fierce tigresses!
Female: Beside the cradle, we become loving mothers,
beside the cradle, we become loving mothers,
we are pure gold that never loses its shine even in fire.
We are pure gold that never loses its shine even in fire.
Blow the conch to declare we are equal to men!
Chorus: Ahahahaha
Female: Blow the conch to say we are gentle flowers for their love!
Chorus: Ohohoho
Blow the conch to declare we are equal to men!
Blow the conch to say we are gentle flowers for their love!
Female: Blow the conch to say we guard our honor like the deer,
blow the conch to say we guard our honor like the deer,
blow the conch to say we reign supreme in self-respect,
blow the conch to declare we are women who rule this land!
Blow the conch to declare we are women who rule this land!
Chorus
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This uplifting song celebrates womanhood, highlighting the multifaceted roles and intrinsic strength of women. Set against lush imagery of banana groves and blooming flowers, the lyrics describe women as loving partners, fierce warriors against adversity, and nurturing mothers at the cradle. Kannadasan's verses call upon the world to blow the conch of equality, proclaiming that women are equal to men, pure like gold, and proud of their identity even when ruling the earth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

“Aadi varum thanga mayila attam”

Compares the banana grove's rhythmic movement to the graceful dance of a golden peacock.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Kattilil kanavar mun kaniyaavom / Por kalathil pagaivar munn puliyaavom”

Metaphorically describes women as sweet fruit in love and fierce tigers on the battlefield.

Refrain / Anaphora

“Aanukku nigarendru oodhadi sangam”

The repeated phrase 'oodhadi sangam' serves as a call to proclaim women's equality and dignity loudly.

Initial Rhyme (Monai)

“Aanukku nigarendru... / Avar anbukku...”

Alliteration of the initial vowel sound 'A' across parallel lines.

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Trivia

Featured in the 1963 film 'Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum' starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and B. Saroja Devi, this progressive track composed by K. V. Mahadevan stands as an early feminist anthem in Tamil film music, championing gender equality and female empowerment.

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