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Lyrics & meaning

Ennadi Ennadi

From Samayapurathale Satchi · 1985

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Samayapurathale Satchi
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
8 Jul 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ennadi ennadi mariamma
Ingu ellaam unadhu kariyama
Sollaadi solladi sathiyama
Ne solliya saatchi sathiyama
Ennadi ennadi mariamma
Ingu ellaam unadhu kariyama
Sollaadi solladi sathiyama
Ne solliya saatchi sathiyama
Ennadi ennadi mariamma
Naana sonnen theerppu inghu
Nanmaikkum theemaikkum needhaanae kappu
Naana sonnen theerppu inghu
Nanmaikkum theemaikkum needhaanae kappu
Nakkil vandhadhu vaakku
En nakkil vandhadhu vaakku
Adhu sariyoo thavaroo nee thelivakku
Ennadi ennadi mariamma
Oorar vaazhkai theerhu vaippen
Adhil naanthaan needhipadhi
Indru enakkor vazhakku unnidathil
Idhil needhaan needhipadhi
Oorar vaazhkai theerhu vaippen
Adhil naanthaan needhipadhi
Indru enakkor vazhakku unnidathil
Idhil needhaan needhipadhi
Un peyaraal naan thandanai thandhen
Thandhadhu saridhaana illai
Kannagi vazhakkil theerppu varaindha
Kaavalan nilaithaana
Innoru kovalan kadhai thaana
Uttravar endrum mattravar endrum
Kuttram izhaithaal vidalaama
Innaar iniyaar enbadhu ellaam
Needhiyin kannil padalaama
Kondavan ennai yesidavum
Kandavar soozhchi pesidavum
Veen pazhi en mel vizhalaama
Naan vaasalil vandhu azhalaama
Nadanthathu ennadi thaayae
Naalum arindhaval neeyae
Nadanthathu ennadi thaayae
Naalum arindhaval neeyae
Needhiyai udanae nilai nattu
Podhum podhum vilaiyattu
Samayapurathaalae saranam un thaalae
Samayapurathaalae saranam un thaalae
Saranam saranam saranam saranam
Saranam saranam saranam saranam
Ennadi maariyamma
What is this, what is this, O Mother Mariyamma?
Is everything happening here your doing?
Tell me, tell me truly,
Is the testimony you gave really the truth?
What is this, what is this, O Mother Mariyamma?
Is everything happening here your doing?
Tell me, tell me truly,
Is the testimony you gave really the truth?
What is this, what is this, O Mother Mariyamma?
Did I deliver this judgment myself?
Aren't you the guardian of right and wrong?
Did I deliver this judgment myself?
Aren't you the guardian of right and wrong?
The words came upon my tongue,
The words came upon my tongue,
Make it clear whether it is right or wrong!
What is this, what is this, O Mother Mariyamma?
I used to resolve the disputes of the villagers,
In those, I was the judge.
Today I bring my own case to you,
In this, you are the judge!
I used to resolve the disputes of the villagers,
In those, I was the judge.
Today I bring my own case to you,
In this, you are the judge!
In your name, I pronounced the punishment,
Was what I gave right, or
Like the king who gave the verdict in Kannagi's trial,
Is it the same tragic fate of that ruler?
Has this become the story of another innocent Kovalan?
Whether it is our own kin or a stranger,
If someone commits a crime, can they be let go?
Distinctions of who is dear and who is not,
Should they ever enter the eyes of justice?
While my husband scorns and scolds me,
And onlookers whisper schemes and plots,
Should false blame fall upon me?
Should I be left weeping at your doorstep?
What really happened, O Mother?
You are the one who knows everything!
What really happened, O Mother?
You are the one who knows everything!
Establish justice right away!
Enough, enough of your games!
O Goddess of Samayapuram, I surrender at your feet!
O Goddess of Samayapuram, I surrender at your feet!
I surrender, I surrender, I surrender, I surrender!
I surrender, I surrender, I surrender, I surrender!
What is this, O Mother Mariyamma?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Ennadi Ennadi Mariamma' from Samayapurathale Satchi (1985) is an emotional and dramatic plea by a woman to Goddess Samayapuram Mariamman. Serving as an arbiter in her village through divine grace, she delivers judgments in the name of the Goddess. However, when her own household falls into disarray due to misunderstandings and allegations, she directly questions the deity about whether the verdicts uttered through her tongue were divine truth or tragic mistakes.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Allusion (Epi-Historical Reference)

“Kannagi vazhakkil theerppu varaindha / Kaavalan nilaithaana / Innoru kovalan kadhai thaana”

References the famous Tamil epic Silappatikaram, comparing her situation to the misjudged case of Kovalan and the tragedy of the Pandyan king.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Sollaadi solladi sathiyama”

Repetition of the initial 'S' sound ('Sollaadi', 'solladi', 'sathiyama') creates a rhythmic phonetic harmony.

Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Saranam saranam saranam saranam”

The frantic repetition of 'Saranam' (Surrender) reinforces the devotee's total surrender and helplessness before the Goddess.

Ethugai (Second-letter Assonance)

“Uttravar endrum mattravar endrum / Kuttram izhaithaal vidalaama”

The second letter 't' (ட்) rhymes across lines ('Uttravar', 'mattravar', 'Kuttram').

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Trivia

The song is composed by Thirai Isai Thilagam K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Vaali, sung expressively by legendary playback singer P. Susheela. The film's narrative revolves around divine interventions and village justice, reflecting the cultural veneration of Samayapuram Mariamman in Tamil Nadu.

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