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Devaloga Indiran Theinthidatha

From Sahadevan Mahadevan · 1988

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Mano
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Sahadevan Mahadevan1988

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
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Male
{Devaloga indhiranThe Lord Indra of the heavenly realm,
Theainthidaatha chandhiran naanaeI am the unwaning moon.
Chorus :Hae haeChorus: Hae hae
Male :Paari jaadha pookkalthaanMale: Parijatha flowers indeed,
Paadugindra paakkalthaan thaenaeThe singing verses are like sweet honey.
Chorus :Hae haeChorus: Hae hae
Male
Ennodu maangal koottamA group of deer is always with me,
Eppothum aattam paattamThere is always dance and celebration,
Aayiram keerththanam maalai thorum medaiyaerum} (2)A thousand musical compositions grace the stage every evening.
Male
Devaloga indhiranThe Lord Indra of the heavenly realm,
Theainthidaatha chandhiran naanaeI am the unwaning moon.
Chorus :Hae haeChorus: Hae hae
Male :Paari jaadha pookkalthaanMale: Parijatha flowers indeed,
Paadugindra paakkalthaan thaenaeThe singing verses are like sweet honey.
Chorus :Hae haeChorus: Hae hae
Male
Vaanil thondrum velli meengal yaavum alliGathering all the silver stars that appear in the sky,
Naanoru maalaiyaai sooduvenI will wear them as a garland.
Vaanavillai vaangi veenai pola thaangiTaking the rainbow and holding it like a veena,
Naanoru kaaviyam paaduvenI will sing an epic song.
Male
Sevvaanam en vaasal vanthu kai kooppumThe red sky will come to my doorstep and fold its hands in respect.
Chorus :Laala laala laalllaallaaChorus: Laala laala laalllaallaa
Male :Pon megam en meedhu indu pooththoovumMale: Golden clouds will shower flowers upon me today.
Chorus :Laala laala laalllaallaaChorus: Laala laala laalllaallaa
Male
Yogam raaja yogam naeram nalla naeramGood fortune, royal fortune! The time is auspicious!
Yogam raaja yogam naeram nalla naeramGood fortune, royal fortune! The time is auspicious!
Male
Devaloga indhiranThe Lord Indra of the heavenly realm,
Theainthidaatha chandhiran naanaeI am the unwaning moon.
Chorus :Hae haeChorus: Hae hae
Male :Paari jaadha pookkalthaanMale: Parijatha flowers indeed,
Paadugindra paakkalthaan thaenaeThe singing verses are like sweet honey.
Chorus :Hae haeChorus: Hae hae
Male
Ennodu maangal koottamA group of deer is always with me,
Eppothum aattam paattamThere is always dance and celebration,
Aayiram keerththanam maalai thorum medaiyaerumA thousand musical compositions grace the stage every evening.
Male
Devaloga indhiranThe Lord Indra of the heavenly realm,
Theainthidaatha chandhiran naanaeI am the unwaning moon.
Chorus :Hae haeChorus: Hae hae
Male :Paari jaadha pookkalthaanMale: Parijatha flowers indeed,
Paadugindra paakkalthaan thaenaeThe singing verses are like sweet honey.
Chorus :Hae haeChorus: Hae hae
Male :ParapparappaaMale: Parapparappaa
Male
Paada paada raagam poda podath thaalamAs I sing, melodies flow; as rhythm plays, beats align.
Noolidai naattiyam noodhanamThe dance of slim waists is novel and fresh.
Kodi kodi selvam kotti vaiththa inbamAbundant wealth brimming with pure joy,
Ponmagal thanthidum seedhanamGoddess Lakshmi bestows it as a dowry.
Male
Naanthaanae thottaalae yaavum ponnaagumIf I touch anything, it turns into gold.
Chorus :Laala laala laalllaallaaChorus: Laala laala laalllaallaa
Male :En paarvai pattaalae mullum poovaagumMale: If my gaze falls upon a thorn, it turns into a flower.
Chorus :Laala laala laalllaallaaChorus: Laala laala laalllaallaa
Male
Innum enna thevai velai nalla velaiWhat else is needed? The time is wonderful!
Innum enna thevai velai nalla velaiWhat else is needed? The time is wonderful!
Male
Haan devaloga indhiranAha, the Lord Indra of the heavenly realm,
Theainthidaatha chandhiran naanaeI am the unwaning moon.
Chorus :Hae haeChorus: Hae hae
Male :Paari jaadha pookkalthaanMale: Parijatha flowers indeed,
Paadugindra paakkalthaan thaenaeThe singing verses are like sweet honey.
Chorus :Hae haeChorus: Hae hae
Male
Ennodu maangal koottamA group of deer is always with me,
Eppothum aattam paattamThere is always dance and celebration,
Aayiram keerththanam maalai thorum medaiyaerumA thousand musical compositions grace the stage every evening.
Male
Haan devaloga indhiranAha, the Lord Indra of the heavenly realm,
Theainthidaatha ……………..Unwaning...
Chorus :Hae haeChorus: Hae hae
Male :……………..hoo……..Male: ...hoo...
Chorus :Hae haeChorus: Hae hae

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This jubilant song expresses supreme confidence, celebration, and contentment. The protagonist grandly compares himself to Indra (the king of heaven) and an ever-shining moon that never wanes. Surrounded by music, dance, and fine arts, he views his life as a continuous festival filled with heavenly blossoms, poetic verses, and artistic grace. He boasts a magical touch where anything he touches turns to gold and even thorns bloom into flowers under his gaze. He feels favored by fortune and Goddess Lakshmi, celebrating every moment in an atmosphere of auspicious luxury and boundless joy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Devaloga indhiran / Theainthidaatha chandhiran naanae

The singer compares himself to Indra of the divine realm and an unwaning moon to depict eternal glory.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

Vaanil thondrum velli meengal yaavum alli / Naanoru maalaiyaai sooduven

Exaggeration of gathering stars to wear as a garland and playing the rainbow as a musical instrument.

Emoni / Rhyme (Mondhai / Edhugai)

Paada paada raagam poda podath thaalam

Rhyming second letters in adjacent words or lines, such as 'Devaloga' and 'Theainthidaatha' or 'Vaanil' and 'Naanoru'.

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Trivia

'Sahadevan Mahadevan' (1988) is a popular Tamil comedy film directed by V. Sekhar, starring Mohan and S. V. Sekhar. The music for the film was composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh.

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