Devanin Kovilile
From Vellai Roja · 1983
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Vellai Roja1983
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Ulagamellaam paruva mazhai | May seasonal rain fall across the entire world |
| Othapadi peiyattum | In proper measure |
| Uzhavarellaam dhaaniyathai | May all farmers increase their grain yield |
| Uvappudanae perukkattum | With joy and happiness |
| Pala thozhilgal purigindra | May the working class performing various trades |
| Paattaali uyarattum | Rise and prosper |
| Nal vaazhvai alikkum | May true wisdom that grants a good life |
| Mei gnanam oli veesattum | Shine its bright light |
| Male | |
| Nam kadamai ara vaazhvil | In a life of righteousness, may our sense of duty |
| Naattathae sirakkattum | Flourish and excel |
| Vaazhgha vaiyagham | Long live the world |
| Vaazhgha Vvalamudan | Long live with prosperity |
| Male | |
| Dhevanin kovililae | In God's temple |
| Yaavarum dheepangalae | Everyone is a sacred lamp |
| Chorus :Dhevanin kovililae | Chorus: In God's temple |
| Yaavarum dheepangalae | Everyone is a sacred lamp |
| Male | |
| Paavigal yaarumillai | There are no sinners here |
| Bedhangal yedhumillai | There are no discriminations or differences |
| Chorus :Paavigal yaarumillai | Chorus: There are no sinners here |
| Bedhangal yedhumillai | There are no discriminations or differences |
| Male | |
| Mary-in poo madi meviya | Resting on the flower-like lap of Mother Mary |
| Dhevanin kovililae | In God's temple |
| Yaavarum dheepangalae | Everyone is a sacred lamp |
| Chorus :Dhevanin kovililae | Chorus: In God's temple |
| Yaavarum dheepangalae | Everyone is a sacred lamp |
| Male | |
| Thottathu pookkalai pol | Like garden flowers |
| Punnagai veesidungal | Scatter your smiles |
| Vaattathai pokkugindra | Words that alleviate sorrow |
| Vaarthaiyai pesidungal | Speak such compassionate words |
| Male | |
| Vellai manam pillai manam | A pure heart is a child's heart |
| Kodi perum | Worth millions |
| Vaiyagamae kaiyarugae | The whole world will come running |
| Odi varum | Right near your hands |
| Naalaiya raajiyamae | The kingdom of tomorrow |
| Ungalai cherndhidumae | Will belong to you |
| Chorus | |
| Laalala laalala laa | Laalala laalala laa |
| Laalala laalala laa | Laalala laalala laa |
| Male :Muthinamae rathiname | Male: Oh precious pearl, oh gemstone |
| Chithiramae siru malarae | Oh beautiful painting, oh little flower |
| Male | |
| Dhevanin kovililae | In God's temple |
| Yaavarum dheepangalae | Everyone is a sacred lamp |
| Chorus :Dhevanin kovililae | Chorus: In God's temple |
| Yaavarum dheepangalae | Everyone is a sacred lamp |
| Male | |
| Paavigal yaarumillai | There are no sinners here |
| Bedhangal yedhumillai | There are no discriminations or differences |
| Chorus :Paavigal yaarumillai | Chorus: There are no sinners here |
| Bedhangal yedhumillai | There are no discriminations or differences |
| Male | |
| Mary-in poo madi meviya | Resting on the flower-like lap of Mother Mary |
| Dhevanin kovililae | In God's temple |
| Yaavarum dheepangalae | Everyone is a sacred lamp |
| Chorus :Dhevanin kovililae | Chorus: In God's temple |
| Yaavarum dheepangalae | Everyone is a sacred lamp |
| Chorus | |
| ………………………………….. | ... |
| Male | |
| Megangal pol irundhu | Be like the rain clouds |
| Oorukku neer kodungal | And give water to the town |
| Marangalai pol valarndhu | Grow like tall trees |
| Yaarukkum nizhal kodungal | And provide shade to everyone |
| Male | |
| Thendraladhu ullavarai | As long as the gentle breeze blows |
| Per thigazhum | Your fame will shine |
| Thingaludan sengathirum | The moon and the glowing sun |
| Thaal paniyum | Will bow down at your feet |
| Male | |
| Nallavar ullangalae | The hearts of good people |
| Naayagan illangalae | Are the abodes of the Almighty |
| Chorus :Laalala laalala laa | Chorus: Laalala laalala laa |
| Laalala laalala laa | Laalala laalala laa |
| Male :Vanjamilaa nenjamudan | Male: With guileless hearts |
| Konji varum kuzhandhaigalae | Oh children who come prattling playfully |
| Male | |
| Dhevanin kovililae | In God's temple |
| Yaavarum dheepangalae | Everyone is a sacred lamp |
| Chorus :Dhevanin kovililae | Chorus: In God's temple |
| Yaavarum dheepangalae | Everyone is a sacred lamp |
| Male | |
| Paavigal yaarumillai | There are no sinners here |
| Bedhangal yedhumillai | There are no discriminations or differences |
| Chorus :Paavigal yaarumillai | Chorus: There are no sinners here |
| Bedhangal yedhumillai | There are no discriminations or differences |
| Male | |
| Mary-in poo madi meviya | Resting on the flower-like lap of Mother Mary |
| Dhevanin kovililae | In God's temple |
| Yaavarum dheepangalae | Everyone is a sacred lamp |
| Chorus :Dhevanin kovililae | Chorus: In God's temple |
| Yaavarum dheepangalae | Everyone is a sacred lamp |
| Male | |
| Dhevanin kovililae | In God's temple |
| Yaavarum dheepangalae | Everyone is a sacred lamp |
| Chorus :Dhevanin kovililae | Chorus: In God's temple |
| Yaavarum dheepangalae | Everyone is a sacred lamp |
உலகமெல்லாம் பருவமழை
ஒத்தபடி பெய்யட்டும்
உழவரெல்லாம் தானியத்தை
உவர்ப்புடனே பெருக்கட்டும்
பல தொழில்கள் புரிகின்ற
பாட்டாளி உயரட்டும்
நல்வாழ்வை அளிக்கும்
மெய்ஞானம் ஒளி வீசட்டும்
நம் கடமை அறவாழ்வின்
நாட்டத்தில் சிறக்கட்டும்
வாழ்க வையகம் வாழ்க வளமுடன்
May seasonal rain fall across the entire world
In proper measure
May all farmers increase their grain yield
With joy and happiness
May the working class performing various trades
Rise and prosper
May true wisdom that grants a good life
Shine its bright light
தேவனின் கோவிலிலே
யாவரும் தீபங்களே
குழு :
தேவனின் கோவிலிலே
யாவரும் தீபங்களே
In a life of righteousness, may our sense of duty
Flourish and excel
Long live the world
Long live with prosperity
பாவிகள் யாரும் இல்லை
பேதங்கள் ஏதுமில்லை
குழு :
பாவிகள் யாரும் இல்லை
பேதங்கள் ஏதுமில்லை
In God's temple
Everyone is a sacred lamp
Chorus: In God's temple
Everyone is a sacred lamp
மேரியின் பூமடி மேவிய
தேவனின் கோவிலிலே
யாவரும் தீபங்களே
குழு :
தேவனின் கோவிலிலே
யாவரும் தீபங்களே
There are no sinners here
There are no discriminations or differences
Chorus: There are no sinners here
There are no discriminations or differences
தோட்டத்து பூக்களைப்போல்
புன்னகை வீசிடுங்கள்
வாட்டத்தை போக்குகின்ற
வார்த்தையை பேசிடுங்கள்
Resting on the flower-like lap of Mother Mary
In God's temple
Everyone is a sacred lamp
Chorus: In God's temple
Everyone is a sacred lamp
வெள்ளை மனம் பிள்ளை மனம்
கோடி பெறும்
வையகமே கையருகே
ஓடி வரும்
நாளைய ராஜ்ஜியமே
உங்களை சேர்ந்திடுமே
குழு :
லாலால லாலால லா
லாலால லாலால லா
முத்தினமே ரத்தினமே
சித்திரமே சிறுமலரே
Like garden flowers
Scatter your smiles
Words that alleviate sorrow
Speak such compassionate words
தேவனின் கோவிலிலே
யாவரும் தீபங்களே
குழு :
தேவனின் கோவிலிலே
யாவரும் தீபங்களே
A pure heart is a child's heart
Worth millions
The whole world will come running
Right near your hands
The kingdom of tomorrow
Will belong to you
பாவிகள் யாரும் இல்லை
பேதங்கள் ஏதுமில்லை
குழு :
பாவிகள் யாரும் இல்லை
பேதங்கள் ஏதுமில்லை
Laalala laalala laa
Laalala laalala laa
Male: Oh precious pearl, oh gemstone
Oh beautiful painting, oh little flower
மேரியின் பூமடி மேவிய
தேவனின் கோவிலிலே
யாவரும் தீபங்களே
குழு :
தேவனின் கோவிலிலே
யாவரும் தீபங்களே
In God's temple
Everyone is a sacred lamp
Chorus: In God's temple
Everyone is a sacred lamp
......................................
There are no sinners here
There are no discriminations or differences
Chorus: There are no sinners here
There are no discriminations or differences
மேகங்கள் போல் இருந்து
ஊருக்கு நீர் கொடுங்கள்
மரங்களைப்போல் வளர்ந்து
யாருக்கும் நிழல் கொடுங்கள்
Resting on the flower-like lap of Mother Mary
In God's temple
Everyone is a sacred lamp
Chorus: In God's temple
Everyone is a sacred lamp
தென்றல் அது உள்ளவரை
பேர் திகழும்
திங்களுடன் செங்கதிரும்
தாள் பணியும்
...
நல்லவர் உள்ளங்களே
நாயகன் இல்லங்களே
குழு :
லாலால லாலால லா
லாலால லாலால லா
வஞ்சமில்லா நெஞ்சமுடன்
கொஞ்சி வரும் குழந்தைகளே
Be like the rain clouds
And give water to the town
Grow like tall trees
And provide shade to everyone
தேவனின் கோவிலிலே
யாவரும் தீபங்களே
குழு :
தேவனின் கோவிலிலே
யாவரும் தீபங்களே
As long as the gentle breeze blows
Your fame will shine
The moon and the glowing sun
Will bow down at your feet
பாவிகள் யாரும் இல்லை
பேதங்கள் ஏதுமில்லை
குழு :
பாவிகள் யாரும் இல்லை
பேதங்கள் ஏதுமில்லை
The hearts of good people
Are the abodes of the Almighty
Chorus: Laalala laalala laa
Laalala laalala laa
Male: With guileless hearts
Oh children who come prattling playfully
மேரியின் பூமடி மேவிய
தேவனின் கோவிலிலே
யாவரும் தீபங்களே
குழு :
தேவனின் கோவிலிலே
யாவரும் தீபங்களே
In God's temple
Everyone is a sacred lamp
Chorus: In God's temple
Everyone is a sacred lamp
தேவனின் கோவிலிலே
யாவரும் தீபங்களே
குழு :
தேவனின் கோவிலிலே
யாவரும் தீபங்களே
There are no sinners here
There are no discriminations or differences
Chorus: There are no sinners here
There are no discriminations or differences
Resting on the flower-like lap of Mother Mary
In God's temple
Everyone is a sacred lamp
Chorus: In God's temple
Everyone is a sacred lamp
In God's temple
Everyone is a sacred lamp
Chorus: In God's temple
Everyone is a sacred lamp
Ulagamellaam paruva mazhai
May seasonal rain fall across the entire world
Othapadi peiyattum
In proper measure
Uzhavarellaam dhaaniyathai
May all farmers increase their grain yield
Uvappudanae perukkattum
With joy and happiness
Pala thozhilgal purigindra
May the working class performing various trades
Paattaali uyarattum
Rise and prosper
Nal vaazhvai alikkum
May true wisdom that grants a good life
Mei gnanam oli veesattum
Shine its bright light
Nam kadamai ara vaazhvil
In a life of righteousness, may our sense of duty
Naattathae sirakkattum
Flourish and excel
Vaazhgha vaiyagham
Long live the world
Vaazhgha Vvalamudan
Long live with prosperity
Dhevanin kovililae
In God's temple
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Everyone is a sacred lamp
Chorus :Dhevanin kovililae
Chorus: In God's temple
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Everyone is a sacred lamp
Paavigal yaarumillai
There are no sinners here
Bedhangal yedhumillai
There are no discriminations or differences
Chorus :Paavigal yaarumillai
Chorus: There are no sinners here
Bedhangal yedhumillai
There are no discriminations or differences
Mary-in poo madi meviya
Resting on the flower-like lap of Mother Mary
Dhevanin kovililae
In God's temple
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Everyone is a sacred lamp
Chorus :Dhevanin kovililae
Chorus: In God's temple
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Everyone is a sacred lamp
Thottathu pookkalai pol
Like garden flowers
Punnagai veesidungal
Scatter your smiles
Vaattathai pokkugindra
Words that alleviate sorrow
Vaarthaiyai pesidungal
Speak such compassionate words
Vellai manam pillai manam
A pure heart is a child's heart
Kodi perum
Worth millions
Vaiyagamae kaiyarugae
The whole world will come running
Odi varum
Right near your hands
Naalaiya raajiyamae
The kingdom of tomorrow
Ungalai cherndhidumae
Will belong to you
Laalala laalala laa
Laalala laalala laa
Laalala laalala laa
Laalala laalala laa
Male :Muthinamae rathiname
Male: Oh precious pearl, oh gemstone
Chithiramae siru malarae
Oh beautiful painting, oh little flower
Dhevanin kovililae
In God's temple
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Everyone is a sacred lamp
Chorus :Dhevanin kovililae
Chorus: In God's temple
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Everyone is a sacred lamp
Paavigal yaarumillai
There are no sinners here
Bedhangal yedhumillai
There are no discriminations or differences
Chorus :Paavigal yaarumillai
Chorus: There are no sinners here
Bedhangal yedhumillai
There are no discriminations or differences
Mary-in poo madi meviya
Resting on the flower-like lap of Mother Mary
Dhevanin kovililae
In God's temple
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Everyone is a sacred lamp
Chorus :Dhevanin kovililae
Chorus: In God's temple
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Everyone is a sacred lamp
…………………………………..
...
Megangal pol irundhu
Be like the rain clouds
Oorukku neer kodungal
And give water to the town
Marangalai pol valarndhu
Grow like tall trees
Yaarukkum nizhal kodungal
And provide shade to everyone
Thendraladhu ullavarai
As long as the gentle breeze blows
Per thigazhum
Your fame will shine
Thingaludan sengathirum
The moon and the glowing sun
Thaal paniyum
Will bow down at your feet
Nallavar ullangalae
The hearts of good people
Naayagan illangalae
Are the abodes of the Almighty
Chorus :Laalala laalala laa
Chorus: Laalala laalala laa
Laalala laalala laa
Laalala laalala laa
Male :Vanjamilaa nenjamudan
Male: With guileless hearts
Konji varum kuzhandhaigalae
Oh children who come prattling playfully
Dhevanin kovililae
In God's temple
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Everyone is a sacred lamp
Chorus :Dhevanin kovililae
Chorus: In God's temple
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Everyone is a sacred lamp
Paavigal yaarumillai
There are no sinners here
Bedhangal yedhumillai
There are no discriminations or differences
Chorus :Paavigal yaarumillai
Chorus: There are no sinners here
Bedhangal yedhumillai
There are no discriminations or differences
Mary-in poo madi meviya
Resting on the flower-like lap of Mother Mary
Dhevanin kovililae
In God's temple
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Everyone is a sacred lamp
Chorus :Dhevanin kovililae
Chorus: In God's temple
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Everyone is a sacred lamp
Dhevanin kovililae
In God's temple
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Everyone is a sacred lamp
Chorus :Dhevanin kovililae
Chorus: In God's temple
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Everyone is a sacred lamp
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song opens with a famous universal prayer composed by spiritual leader Vethathiri Maharishi, invoking seasonal rain, agricultural abundance, prosperity for workers, and righteous living for all humanity. It then transitions into a heartwarming song set in a house of worship, declaring that in God's eyes, all human beings—especially innocent children—are holy lamps, free from sin, social division, or prejudice. Using poetic nature imagery like blooming flowers, rain-bearing clouds, and shady trees, the song urges people to live selflessly, speak uplifting words, and spread joy. It conveys that the future belongs to innocent, guileless children, and that the true home of God lies within the pure hearts of good people.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagham)
“Yaavarum dheepangalae”
Compares every human soul / child directly to a sacred lamp ('dheepam') inside God's house.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Thottathu pookkalai pol”
Compares smiles to blooming garden flowers.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Megangal pol irundhu / Marangalai pol valarndhu”
Encourages human benevolence by comparing it to rain clouds giving water and trees giving shade.
Rhyme & Assonance (Monai / Edhugai)
“Muthinamae rathiname / Chithiramae siru malarae”
Uses rhyming sound schemes (Muthinamae / Rathiname / Chithiramae) to create melodic rhythm.
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Trivia
The song starts with lines adapted from the famous universal peace prayer ('Ulagamellaam paruva mazhai') penned by spiritual guru Vethathiri Maharishi. The film 'Vellai Roja' (1983) features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
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