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Deva Magal Pole

From Chutti Poonai · 1988

Lyricist
Idhaya Chandran
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
R. D. Burman
Movie name
Chutti Poonai
Movie release year
1988
Lyrics added on
9 Apr 2021

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Deva magal pola pogum nadhiyanathu
Kaalam thunaiyaaga serum karaiyanathu
Thaalam thavaraamal aagum alaiyaanadhu
Thavzhum payangal kaana azhagaanathu
Nadhiyin thaerottamae jeeva sangeethamae
Nadhiyin thaerottamae jeeva sangeethamae..endrumae…
Andhi megangal pol kaalam viraikindrathu
Adhu pogindra idam ingu yaar paarthathu
Kaalam vaazhvodu kai korthu nadakkindrathu
Paadhai puriyaamal engengo selgindrathu
Inba santhosamae jeeva sangeethamae
Inba santhosamae jeeva sangeethamae
Inbamae inbamae vaazhvellaam inbamae
Inbamae inbamae vaazhvellaam inbamae
Janana maranagal vaazhvil nilaiyaanadhu
Boomi adhanaalae innum uyir vaazhudhu
Idhu vidhiyaanadhu deiva mudivaanathu
Idhu vidhiyaanadhu deiva mudivaanathu…vaazhvilae
Like a divine girl, the river flows along
With time as a companion, the riverbank stays by its side
The waves dance without missing a beat
Its gentle, crawling journey is lovely to see
The river's graceful flow is the music of life
The river's graceful flow is the music of life... forever...
Like evening clouds, time rushes by
Where it is heading, who has ever seen?
Time walks hand in hand with life
Not knowing the path, it wanders everywhere
Joy and happiness is the music of life
Joy and happiness is the music of life
Joy, pure joy, all of life is joy...
Joy, pure joy, all of life is joy...
Birth and death are constants in life
That is why the earth still lives on
This is destiny, a divine decision
This is destiny, a divine decision... in life
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This philosophical song uses the imagery of a flowing river to contemplate the swift passage of time, human existence, and divine fate. The river moves gracefully like a celestial maiden, guided by time towards its destination. Life's rhythm, much like the ocean waves, follows an orderly path despite moving through unpredictable courses. Time is depicted as an eternal companion walking hand in hand with human life. The song ultimately conveys a message of acceptance and joy. It highlights that birth and death are fundamental cycles that sustain the world's existence. Rather than fearing destiny, the lyricist urges the listener to embrace life as a divine musical journey filled with happiness and natural harmony.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Deva magal pola pogum nadhiyanathu

Compares the movement of the river to a divine maiden (Deva magal pola).

Simile (Uvamai)

Andhi megangal pol kaalam viraikindrathu

Compares the swift passing of time to dusk/evening clouds (Andhi megangal pol).

Personification

Kaalam vaazhvodu kai korthu nadakkindrathu

Attributes human actions to abstract concepts by depicting Time as holding hands and walking with Life.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Nadhiyin thaerottamae jeeva sangeethamae

Equates the river's movement and happiness directly to the music of life (jeeva sangeetham).

Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

Inbamae inbamae vaazhvellaam inbamae

Repeats the word 'Inbamae' for poetic emphasis and musical cadence.

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Trivia

'Chutti Poonai' (1988) features a rare soundtrack composed by legendary Hindi film composer R. D. Burman for Tamil cinema. The song stands out for S. Janaki's evocative rendition set against Burman's signature melodic orchestration.

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