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Lyrics & meaning

Devanin Kovilile

From Vellai Roja · 1983

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Vellai Roja
Movie release year
1983
Lyrics added on
24 Aug 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ulagamellaam paruva mazhai
Othapadi peiyattum
Uzhavarellaam dhaaniyathai
Uvappudanae perukkattum
Pala thozhilgal purigindra
Paattaali uyarattum
Nal vaazhvai alikkum
Mei gnanam oli veesattum
Nam kadamai ara vaazhvil
Naattathae sirakkattum
Vaazhgha vaiyagham
Vaazhgha Vvalamudan
Dhevanin kovililae
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Chorus :Dhevanin kovililae
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Paavigal yaarumillai
Bedhangal yedhumillai
Chorus :Paavigal yaarumillai
Bedhangal yedhumillai
Mary-in poo madi meviya
Dhevanin kovililae
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Chorus :Dhevanin kovililae
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Thottathu pookkalai pol
Punnagai veesidungal
Vaattathai pokkugindra
Vaarthaiyai pesidungal
Vellai manam pillai manam
Kodi perum
Vaiyagamae kaiyarugae
Odi varum
Naalaiya raajiyamae
Ungalai cherndhidumae
Laalala laalala laa
Laalala laalala laa
Male :Muthinamae rathiname
Chithiramae siru malarae
Dhevanin kovililae
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Chorus :Dhevanin kovililae
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Paavigal yaarumillai
Bedhangal yedhumillai
Chorus :Paavigal yaarumillai
Bedhangal yedhumillai
Mary-in poo madi meviya
Dhevanin kovililae
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Chorus :Dhevanin kovililae
Yaavarum dheepangalae
…………………………………..
Megangal pol irundhu
Oorukku neer kodungal
Marangalai pol valarndhu
Yaarukkum nizhal kodungal
Thendraladhu ullavarai
Per thigazhum
Thingaludan sengathirum
Thaal paniyum
Nallavar ullangalae
Naayagan illangalae
Chorus :Laalala laalala laa
Laalala laalala laa
Male :Vanjamilaa nenjamudan
Konji varum kuzhandhaigalae
Dhevanin kovililae
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Chorus :Dhevanin kovililae
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Paavigal yaarumillai
Bedhangal yedhumillai
Chorus :Paavigal yaarumillai
Bedhangal yedhumillai
Mary-in poo madi meviya
Dhevanin kovililae
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Chorus :Dhevanin kovililae
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Dhevanin kovililae
Yaavarum dheepangalae
Chorus :Dhevanin kovililae
Yaavarum dheepangalae
May seasonal rains across the world
fall in the right measure.
May all the farmers
joyfully increase their harvest of grain.
May the working people
who do various jobs rise and prosper.
May the true wisdom that brings a good life
radiate its bright light everywhere.
May our dedication to a righteous life of duty
flourish and excel.
Long live the world!
Live with prosperity!
In the temple of the Lord,
everyone is a shining lamp.
Chorus: In the temple of the Lord,
everyone is a shining lamp.
No one here is a sinner,
and there are no divisions.
Chorus: No one here is a sinner,
and there are no divisions.
Resting on Mother Mary's flower-soft lap,
in the temple of the Lord,
everyone is a shining lamp.
Chorus: In the temple of the Lord,
everyone is a shining lamp.
Like flowers blooming in a garden,
share your bright smiles.
Speak comforting words
that drive away sadness.
A pure heart, an innocent child's heart,
is worth millions.
The entire world will come
running right into your hands.
The kingdom of tomorrow
will belong to all of you.
La la la, la la la, la
La la la, la la la, la
Male: O precious pearls, O gems,
O beautiful pictures, O little flowers!
In the temple of the Lord,
everyone is a shining lamp.
Chorus: In the temple of the Lord,
everyone is a shining lamp.
No one here is a sinner,
and there are no divisions.
Chorus: No one here is a sinner,
and there are no divisions.
Resting on Mother Mary's flower-soft lap,
in the temple of the Lord,
everyone is a shining lamp.
Chorus: In the temple of the Lord,
everyone is a shining lamp.
...
Be like the clouds
and give water to the town.
Grow tall like the trees
and give shade to everyone.
As long as the gentle breeze blows,
your good name will shine.
Even the moon and the radiant sun
will bow at your feet.
The hearts of good people
are the homes of the Lord.
Chorus: La la la, la la la, la
La la la, la la la, la
Male: With innocent, honest hearts,
O sweet, playful children!
In the temple of the Lord,
everyone is a shining lamp.
Chorus: In the temple of the Lord,
everyone is a shining lamp.
No one here is a sinner,
and there are no divisions.
Chorus: No one here is a sinner,
and there are no divisions.
Resting on Mother Mary's flower-soft lap,
in the temple of the Lord,
everyone is a shining lamp.
Chorus: In the temple of the Lord,
everyone is a shining lamp.
In the temple of the Lord,
everyone is a shining lamp.
Chorus: In the temple of the Lord,
everyone is a shining lamp.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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