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Bale Sadhu

From Thiruttu Raman · 1955

Lyricist
Kanakasurabhi
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Pendyala Nageswara Rao
Movie name
Thiruttu Raman
Movie release year
1955
Lyrics added on
20 Sept 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Balae saadhu engal babuji
Baalargal thatha babuji
Female and Chorus :Balae saadhu engal babuji
Baalargal thatha babuji
Punnagaiyaale valai veesi
Boomiyai mayakkum babuji
Uyarvum thazhvum oli endraare
Ullam kalandhaal balam endraare
Maanilam ellam ondrendraare
Manadhil anbai pozhindhaare
Ilam kaalai pol ezhundhaare
Eduthadi munnae vaithaare
Bujam thaangiyae pugazh paadiyae
Desam pirandhu nadanthathe
Kadhi kalangiyadhae saamraajiyam
Vandhadhu bharatha swayaraajyam
Vandhadhu bharatha swayaraajyam
Sathyam ahimsaiyae saanthi maargamena
Jagathinil oor neri unarthittaarae
Maanilam ellam pottrum saadhu
Hooo oo haaa aa aa aa..haa aa aa aa
Maanilam ellam pottrum saadhu
Mahatma endre panindhaadu
What a wonderful saint is our Bapuji!
Bapuji, the grandfather to all children!
Female and Chorus: What a wonderful saint is our Bapuji!
Bapuji, the grandfather to all children!
Casting a net with his gentle smile,
Bapuji charms the entire world!
He said high and low divides must end,
He said united hearts bring true strength,
He declared that the whole land is one,
And showered love into every heart!
He rose like the fresh morning sun,
And took bold steps marching forward!
Standing shoulder to shoulder, singing his praise,
The newborn nation marched along!
The mighty empire trembled in fear,
And self-rule came to Mother India!
Self-rule came to Mother India!
Showing that truth and non-violence are the path to peace,
He taught this noble way of life to the world!
The gentle saint whom the entire world praises,
Ho... oh... ha... ah...
The gentle saint whom the entire world praises,
Bow down and dance, hailing him as the Mahatma!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from 'Thiruttu Raman' (1955) is an affectionate tribute to Mahatma Gandhi (affectionately called Babuji). The lyricist Kanagasurabi celebrates Gandhi's life, his special bond with children, his efforts to abolish social inequality, and his message of universal brotherhood.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

“Ilam kaalai pol ezhundhaare”

Compares Mahatma Gandhi's rise and awakening of the nation to the emergence of the morning sun ('Ilam kaalai pol ezhundhaare').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Punnagaiyaale valai veesi”

Compares his captivating and radiant smile to a net cast to win over hearts ('Punnagaiyaale valai veesi').

Alliteration (Moonaai)

“Sathyam ahimsaiyae saanthi maargamena”

Repetition of the 'Sa' consonant sound across words like 'Sathyam', 'saanthi', and 'saadhu' to enhance rhythmic flow.

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Trivia

In 1950s Tamil cinema, incorporating songs glorifying Mahatma Gandhi and national freedom fighters was a popular trend to evoke patriotism, even in fictional dramas like 'Thiruttu Raman' composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao.

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