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Evvidathum Niraintha

From Veettukku Vandha Varalakshmi · 1958

Lyricist
Kuyilan
Singer
Vaidegi
Music director
Pendyala Nageswara Rao
Details
Veettukku Vandha Varalakshmi1958

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Evvidathum niraindhadhedhuvooWhat is that omnipresent force filling every space?
Ivvulagor manam nindru yeghamaaiStanding unified within the hearts of the people of this world,
Avvuyir aandu kollumWhich governs and rules over all living beings,
Parameswaran evanoWho is that Supreme Lord?
Moola karanam evanoWho is the ultimate root cause of all creation?
Female
Anaadhi mikka arul evanoWho is the one possessing timeless, supreme grace?
Sarva puraana theduvaan evanooWho is the one whom all ancient scriptures seek?
Avane sarvamum eeswaraHe alone is everything, Oh Lord!
Naan saranam un thaalgalaeI surrender completely at Your divine feet.
Haa..aaa..aaa..aaa..Haa..aaa..aaa..aaa..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This soulful philosophical and devotional song reflects a seeker's quest to understand the ultimate divine truth. The singer poses a series of deep, rhetorical questions about the nature of the Supreme Being—asking who holds omnipresence, governs all living souls, serves as the prime cause of the universe, and is sought by all sacred texts. The song culminates in a moment of spiritual realization and submission, acknowledging that the Supreme Lord is indeed everything and the source of all existence. The singer surrenders unconditionally at the feet of the Divine, expressing devotion and ultimate peace.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Parameswaran evano / Moola karanam evano / Anaadhi mikka arul evano

The repetitive ending with the word 'evano' across consecutive lines creates an Iyaipu (end rhyme), reinforcing the questioning tone of the seeker.

Ezhuthu Thodai / Demonstrative Monai (Initial Letter Pattern)

Evvidathum... / Ivvulagor... / Avvuyir...

The use of 'E' (எ), 'I' (இ), and 'A' (அ) at the start of the first three lines utilizes the classic Tamil demonstrative vowels (Aanmai, Inmai, Seimaii prefixes).

Rhetorical Question

Moola karanam evano

The repeated inquiry of 'Who is the ultimate cause?' serves as a rhetorical device to emphasize the grand, incomprehensible mystery of the Almighty.

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Trivia

'Veettukku Vandha Varalakshmi' (1958) features music composed by the veteran music director Pendyala Nageswara Rao, known for his classical compositions in both Telugu and Tamil cinema. The song features lyrics by Kuyilan and vocals by singer Vaidegi, capturing the devotional essence typical of late 1950s mythological and socio-religious cinema.

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