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Ezhudhi Ezhudhi

From Gumasthavin Magal · 1974

Lyricist: Poovai Senguttavan
Singers: Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, M. R. Vijaya
Music director: Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan
Movie name: Gumasthavin Magal
Movie release year: 1974
Lyrics added on: 15 Aug 2023

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation

Ezhuthi ezhuthi pazhagi vanthaen

Ezhuththu kootti paadi vanthaen

Paattukkullae murugan vanthaan

Paadu paadu endru sonnaan

Thiruchendur vadivelum

Thiruthanigai maamayilum

Ezhuthi ezhuthi pazhagi vanthaen

Ezhuththu kootti paadi vanthaen

Paattukkullae murugan vanthaan

Paadu paadu endru sonnaan

Ezhuthi ezhuthi pazhagi vanthaen

Ezhuththu kootti paadi vanthaen

Paattukkullae murugan vanthaan

Paadu paadu endru sonnaan

Ezhuthi ezhuthi pazhagi vanthaen

Ezhuththu kootti paadi vanthaen

Paattukkullae murugan vanthaan

Paadu paadu endru sonnaan

Ezhuthi ezhuthi pazhagi vanthaen

Ezhuththu kootti paadi vanthaen

Paattukkullae murugan vanthaan

Paadu paadu endru sonnaan

Paadu paadu endru sonnaan

I practiced writing over and over,

I sounded out the letters and learned to sing.

Lord Murugan came into my song,

And told me, "Sing, keep on singing!"

The sacred spear of Tiruchendur,

And the great peacock of Tiruttani,

I practiced writing over and over,

I sounded out the letters and learned to sing.

Lord Murugan came into my song,

And told me, "Sing, keep on singing!"

I practiced writing over and over,

I sounded out the letters and learned to sing.

Lord Murugan came into my song,

And told me, "Sing, keep on singing!"

I practiced writing over and over,

I sounded out the letters and learned to sing.

Lord Murugan came into my song,

And told me, "Sing, keep on singing!"

I practiced writing over and over,

I sounded out the letters and learned to sing.

Lord Murugan came into my song,

And told me, "Sing, keep on singing!"

He told me, "Sing, keep on singing!"

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This lighthearted devotional track captures the innocent journey of learning and spiritual devotion to Lord Murugan. The singer reflects on how she started from the basics—gradually learning to write letters and spell out lyrics—and through that pure, steady practice, Lord Murugan himself blessed her by appearing within her song and inspiring her to keep singing.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Ezhuthi ezhuthi pazhagi vanthaen / Paadu paadu endru sonnaan”

The repetition of words like 'Ezhuthi ezhuthi' (writing, writing) and 'Paadu paadu' (sing, sing) adds rhythmic musicality and emphasizes continuous practice and divine encouragement.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Thiruchendur vadivelum / Thiruthanigai maamayilum”

Both lines start with the 'Thi' sound ('Thiruchendur' and 'Thiruthanigai'), creating melodic harmony across the couplet.

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Ezhuthi ezhuthi pazhagi vanthaen / Ezhuththu kootti paadi vanthaen”

The second consonant sound 'zhu' (ழ) is identical in both 'Ezhuthi' and 'Ezhuththu', satisfying the traditional Tamil Ethugai structure.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“Paattukkullae murugan vanthaan / Paadu paadu endru sonnaan”

The rhyming end words 'vanthaan' and 'sonnaan' create a pleasing cadence at the end of consecutive lines.

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Trivia

Composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan, famous for bringing Carnatic violin techniques into Tamil cinema, this song features vocal renditions by Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi (noted for her devotional work as part of the Soolamangalam Sisters) and M. R. Vijaya. The lyricist Poovai Senguttavan wrote simple yet evocative verses suitable for the movie 'Gumasthavin Magal' (1974).

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