Devi Manampole Sevai
From Rathinapuri Ilavarasi · 1960
- Lyricist
- Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
- Singer
- K. Jamunarani
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Details
- Rathinapuri Ilavarasi1960
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Devi manam polae | Like the divine heart of the Goddess, |
| Sevai purinthaalae | If selfless service is rendered, |
| Thevai niraiverum | All human needs will be fulfilled. |
| Devi manam polae | Like the divine heart of the Goddess, |
| Sevai purinthaalae | If selfless service is rendered, |
| Thevai niraiverum | All human needs will be fulfilled. |
| Paava vinai theerum | The burdens of past sins will be cleansed. |
| Female | |
| Yoga nilaiyaalae | Through the steadfast state of yoga, |
| Deva mozhiyaalae | Through the sacred divine speech, |
| Maaya vzhi kaanum | Navigating through the paths of illusion, |
| Gyaana marulvaaye | May you bestow the light of true wisdom! |
| Yoga nilaiyaalae | Through the steadfast state of yoga, |
| Deva mozhiyaalae | Through the sacred divine speech, |
| Maaya vzhi kaanum | Navigating through the paths of illusion, |
| Gyaana marulvaaye | May you bestow the light of true wisdom! |
| Female | |
| Devi manam polae | Like the divine heart of the Goddess, |
| Sevai purinthaalae | If selfless service is rendered, |
| Thevai niraiverum | All human needs will be fulfilled. |
| Paava vinai theerum | The burdens of past sins will be cleansed. |
| Female | |
| Vaanil ulavum vanna nilavum | Even the colorful moon wandering in the sky, |
| Naanam kollum nangaiyaal | Is humbled in shyness by this graceful maiden, |
| Aadal vinidh aanandha geetha | With pleasant dance and joyful singing, |
| Paadam sollum mangaiyaal | She is the maiden who imparts divine lessons. |
| Female | |
| Azhagu varum neram | When true beauty dawns, |
| Annai adhigaaram | It comes with the mother's supreme authority, |
| Muluthum aval baaram | The entire responsibility rests on her, |
| Mogam veguthooram | Worldly desires are cast far away. |
| Female | |
| Azhagu varum neram | When true beauty dawns, |
| Annai adhigaaram | It comes with the mother's supreme authority, |
| Muluthum aval baaram | The entire responsibility rests on her, |
| Mogam veguthooram | Worldly desires are cast far away. |
| Female | |
| Devi manam polae | Like the divine heart of the Goddess, |
| Sevai purinthaalae | If selfless service is rendered, |
| Thevai niraiverum | All human needs will be fulfilled. |
| Paava vinai theerum | The burdens of past sins will be cleansed. |
தேவி மனம் போலே சேவை புரிந்தாலே
தேவை நிறைவேறும்
தேவி மனம் போலே சேவை புரிந்தாலே
தேவை நிறைவேறும் பாவ வினை தீரும்
Like the divine heart of the Goddess,
If selfless service is rendered,
All human needs will be fulfilled.
Like the divine heart of the Goddess,
If selfless service is rendered,
All human needs will be fulfilled.
The burdens of past sins will be cleansed.
யோக நிலையாலே தேவ மொழியாலே
மாயா வழி காணும் ஞானமருள்வாயே
யோக நிலையாலே தேவ மொழியாலே
மாயா வழி காணும் ஞானமருள்வாயே
Through the steadfast state of yoga,
Through the sacred divine speech,
Navigating through the paths of illusion,
May you bestow the light of true wisdom!
Through the steadfast state of yoga,
Through the sacred divine speech,
Navigating through the paths of illusion,
May you bestow the light of true wisdom!
தேவி மனம் போலே சேவை புரிந்தாலே
தேவை நிறைவேறும் பாவ வினை தீரும்
Like the divine heart of the Goddess,
If selfless service is rendered,
All human needs will be fulfilled.
The burdens of past sins will be cleansed.
வானில் உலாவும் வண்ண நிலாவும்
நாணம் கொள்ளும் நங்கையாள்
ஆடல் விநோத ஆனந்த கீத
பாடம் சொல்லும் மங்கையாள்!
Even the colorful moon wandering in the sky,
Is humbled in shyness by this graceful maiden,
With pleasant dance and joyful singing,
She is the maiden who imparts divine lessons.
அழகு வரும் நேரம் அன்னை அதிகாரம்
முழுதும் அவள் பாரம் மோகம் வெகு தூரம்
When true beauty dawns,
It comes with the mother's supreme authority,
The entire responsibility rests on her,
Worldly desires are cast far away.
அழகு வரும் நேரம் அன்னை அதிகாரம்
முழுதும் அவள் பாரம் மோகம் வெகு தூரம்
When true beauty dawns,
It comes with the mother's supreme authority,
The entire responsibility rests on her,
Worldly desires are cast far away.
தேவி மனம் போலே சேவை புரிந்தாலே
தேவை நிறைவேறும் பாவ வினை தீரும்
Like the divine heart of the Goddess,
If selfless service is rendered,
All human needs will be fulfilled.
The burdens of past sins will be cleansed.
Devi manam polae
Like the divine heart of the Goddess,
Sevai purinthaalae
If selfless service is rendered,
Thevai niraiverum
All human needs will be fulfilled.
Devi manam polae
Like the divine heart of the Goddess,
Sevai purinthaalae
If selfless service is rendered,
Thevai niraiverum
All human needs will be fulfilled.
Paava vinai theerum
The burdens of past sins will be cleansed.
Yoga nilaiyaalae
Through the steadfast state of yoga,
Deva mozhiyaalae
Through the sacred divine speech,
Maaya vzhi kaanum
Navigating through the paths of illusion,
Gyaana marulvaaye
May you bestow the light of true wisdom!
Yoga nilaiyaalae
Through the steadfast state of yoga,
Deva mozhiyaalae
Through the sacred divine speech,
Maaya vzhi kaanum
Navigating through the paths of illusion,
Gyaana marulvaaye
May you bestow the light of true wisdom!
Devi manam polae
Like the divine heart of the Goddess,
Sevai purinthaalae
If selfless service is rendered,
Thevai niraiverum
All human needs will be fulfilled.
Paava vinai theerum
The burdens of past sins will be cleansed.
Vaanil ulavum vanna nilavum
Even the colorful moon wandering in the sky,
Naanam kollum nangaiyaal
Is humbled in shyness by this graceful maiden,
Aadal vinidh aanandha geetha
With pleasant dance and joyful singing,
Paadam sollum mangaiyaal
She is the maiden who imparts divine lessons.
Azhagu varum neram
When true beauty dawns,
Annai adhigaaram
It comes with the mother's supreme authority,
Muluthum aval baaram
The entire responsibility rests on her,
Mogam veguthooram
Worldly desires are cast far away.
Azhagu varum neram
When true beauty dawns,
Annai adhigaaram
It comes with the mother's supreme authority,
Muluthum aval baaram
The entire responsibility rests on her,
Mogam veguthooram
Worldly desires are cast far away.
Devi manam polae
Like the divine heart of the Goddess,
Sevai purinthaalae
If selfless service is rendered,
Thevai niraiverum
All human needs will be fulfilled.
Paava vinai theerum
The burdens of past sins will be cleansed.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Devi Manam Polae from Rathinapuri Ilavarasi (1960) is a devotional and philosophical song centered on devotion to the divine Goddess and the elevated status of womanhood. The lyrics convey that performing service according to the divine will grants spiritual fulfillment, cleanses past sins, and grants freedom from worldly illusions (Maya) through the attainment of divine wisdom (Gyaana).
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhyme (Emoni/Etai)
“Devi manam polae / Sevai purinthaalae / Thevai niraiverum”
The words Devi, Sevai, and Thevai establish a harmonious rhyming structure across consecutive lines.
End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Yoga nilaiyaalae / Deva mozhiyaalae”
The lines end with the rhyming suffix -alae, creating a melodic, chant-like rhythm.
Personification
“Vaanil ulavum vanna nilavum / Naanam kollum nangaiyaal”
The moon in the sky is personified as feeling shy and humbled in comparison to the beauty and grace of the maiden.
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Trivia
Composed by the renowned Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy duo and rendered by K. Jamunarani, this song features lyrics by Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram. While Kalyanasundaram was primarily famous for his socialist and reformist poetry, this song demonstrates his skill in writing deeply spiritual and classical Tamil lyricism.
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