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Boomi Enthan

From Sakthi Leelai · 1972

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
K. B. Sundarambal
Music director
T. K. Ramamoorthy
Movie name
Sakthi Leelai
Movie release year
1972
Lyrics added on
8 Feb 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Boomi endhan sondhamendru
Ennugindra nenjam ondru
Mannan endra peril nindru
Narthana maaduvadhu sakthiyai meerudhu amma
Idi pirandhu mazhai pirandhahellam
Veyil pirandhu aval nadathum
Leelai endru ennam amma
Aaduthu kottram aaduthu magudam
Paaduthu thannai meerudhu unnai
Bakthiyai kaakum sathiya naayagi amma
Amma aa…aaa…amma
Sakthiyenum deivam konda padai veedu
Sakthiyenum deivam konda padai veedu
Indha ulagam muluvathum avalodu
Sakthiyenum deivam konda padai veedu
Indha ulagam muluvathum avalodu
Sakthiyenum deivam konda padai veedu
Bakthi seiyum makkal ulla idamengum
Aval pala peril vaazhugindraal uyirodu
Bakthi seiyum makkal ulla idamengum
Aval pala peril vaazhugindraal uyirodu
Kaali maariyena aadhi deviyena
Annai konda nooru pergal arivaayoo
Sakthiyenum deivam konda padai veedu
Unmai kandavargal thannai
Vendravargal kandaargal
Dhinam unnai aalvadhoru penmai
Endravargal sonnargal
Annaiyindri unnai
Endha veetil pettrargal
Sakthiyandri bakthiyandri
Enna kattraargal
Samayapurathil ulavum oruthiyai
Anbargal azhaippadhu mahamaayi
Thiruverkaattinil vaazhum oruthiyai
Anbargal azhaipathu karumaari
Padavettammaal aval perae
Palaiyam enbathum aval oore
Muthalammanum aval thaane
Moogaambiyum aval thaane
Thanjaiyil vaazhum mahamaayi
Tharuvaal arulae sivasakthi
Sakthi… sakthi sakthi
Thinking the earth is solely his own,
a proud heart,
standing in the name of a king,
dancing in arrogance defies your divine power, O Mother!
The birth of thunder, the fall of rain,
and the blazing sunshine are all
her divine play, O Mother!
His reign wavers, his crown shakes,
praising itself, it defies you!
O Mother, Queen of Truth who protects devotion!
O Mother... ah... ah... O Mother...
The sacred stronghold of the goddess named Sakthi—
The sacred stronghold of the goddess named Sakthi—
the whole world is united with her!
The sacred stronghold of the goddess named Sakthi—
the whole world is united with her!
The sacred stronghold of the goddess named Sakthi—
Wherever devoted people live,
she lives on with life under many names.
Wherever devoted people live,
she lives on with life under many names.
As Kali, as Mari, as the primal Goddess—
do you know the hundred names our Mother bears?
The sacred stronghold of the goddess named Sakthi—
Those who saw the truth,
those who conquered their ego saw every day—
it is the divine feminine power that rules over you,
and that is what they proclaimed.
Without a mother,
in which home was anyone ever born?
Without Sakthi and without devotion,
what have people truly learned?
The goddess who walks in Samayapuram,
her devotees call Mahamayi.
The one who dwells in Thiruverkadu,
her devotees call Karumari.
Padavettammal is her name,
Palayam is also her holy town.
Muthalamman is none other than her,
Mookambika is also none other than her!
The Mahamayi who resides in Thanjavur,
she, Siva-Sakthi, will shower her grace!
Sakthi, Sakthi, Sakthi...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This powerful devotional song from 'Sakthi Leelai' (1972), sung by K. B. Sundarambal, is a stern warning to arrogant human rulers and a glorious hymn to Goddess Sakthi. It opens by reminding worldly kings that their crowns and scepters are fleeting; true power lies with Goddess Sakthi, who governs the natural forces—thunder, rain, and sunshine—as part of Her divine cosmic play (Leelai). The lyrics highlight the omnipresence of the Divine Mother across various sacred shrines under different names, such as Samayapuram Mahamaayi, Thiruverkadu Karumaari, Padavettammal, Muthalamman, and Mookambika. Kannadasan poses deep philosophical questions, reminding humanity that without maternal force, life cannot exist, and without devotion to Sakthi, all intellectual pursuits are empty.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora (Repetition)

“Sakthiyenum deivam konda padai veedu”

The line 'Sakthiyenum deivam konda padai veedu' is repeated systematically to emphasize the absolute power and omnipresence of the Goddess.

Emona / Etukai (Rhyme Scheme)

“Annaiyindri unnai / Sakthiyandri bakthiyandri”

The second consonant rhyming (Etukai) creates a rhythmic devotional cadence, such as 'Idi' and 'Veyil', or 'Annaiyindri' and 'Sakthiyandri'.

Rhetorical Question

“Annaiyindri unnai / Endha veetil pettrargal”

The poet uses provocative questions to shatter human ego, asking how anyone could exist without a mother or claim true wisdom without devotion.

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Trivia

'Sakthi Leelai' (1972) is a classic Tamil mythological film featuring legendary classical singer and actress K. B. Sundarambal. Composed by T. K. Ramamoorthy after his famous separation from M. S. Viswanathan, this song highlights Sundarambal's remarkable vocal range and commanding pitch. Kannadasan's lyrics seamlessly weave together prominent South Indian Amman temples—including Samayapuram, Thiruverkadu, and Padaveedu—creating an iconic pilgrimage anthem.

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