Ezhumalai Vasa Sad
From Kanimuthu Paappa · 1972
- Lyricist
- Poovai Senguttavan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, Jothi Kanna
- Music director
- T. V. Raju
- Details
- Kanimuthu Paappa1972
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Ezhu malai vaasa emai aalum sreenivaasa | O dweller of the seven hills, Srinivasa who rules over us! |
| Ezhu malai vaasa emai aalum sreenivaasa | O dweller of the seven hills, Srinivasa who rules over us! |
| Ennalum thunai neeyae sri venkatesa | You are my eternal companion, Lord Venkatesa. |
| Ezhu malai vaasa emai aalum sreenivaasa | O dweller of the seven hills, Srinivasa who rules over us! |
| Female | |
| Vilai koduthu vaanga uyir kadaiyil virpadhillai | Life is not sold in a shop to be bought for a price. |
| Female | |
| Vilai koduthu vaanga uyir kadaiyil virpadhillai | Life is not sold in a shop to be bought for a price. |
| Vivaramaaga solla indha arivu podhavillai | My limited intellect is not enough to explain this in detail. |
| Female | |
| Thandhaiyodu pillai thanai ondru sera vaithaai | You brought the father and child together in unity. |
| Thandhaiyodu pillai thanai ondru sera vaithaai | You brought the father and child together in unity. |
| Serthu vaithu neeyae adhai pirithu veikkalaama | Having united them, is it fair for you to separate them now? |
| Female | |
| Ezhu malai vaasa emai aalum sreenivaasa | O dweller of the seven hills, Srinivasa who rules over us! |
| Ennalum thunai neeyae sri venkatesa | You are my eternal companion, Lord Venkatesa. |
| Ezhu malai vaasa emai aalum sreenivaasa | O dweller of the seven hills, Srinivasa who rules over us! |
| Female | |
| Unnai nambi vandhen naan urimaiyodu solven | I came placing my complete trust in you, and I claim this with full right. |
| Nalladhellam un arulaal nadakka vendum aiyaa | May all good things happen by your divine grace, O Lord. |
| Female | |
| Kann thirakka vendum nee kai kodukka vendum | You must open your eyes and extend a helping hand. |
| Female | |
| Karunai kaattu neeyae kakka vendum neeyae | Show mercy yourself and protect us yourself. |
| Female | |
| Thirumbhi vaaraai arulai thaaraai | Return to us and bestow your divine grace. |
| Female | |
| Venkatesaa srinivaasa | Lord Venkatesa, Srinivasa! |
| Female :Venkatesaa srinivaasa | Lord Venkatesa, Srinivasa! |
ஏழு மலை வாசா எமையாளும் ஸ்ரீனிவாசா
ஏழு மலை வாசா எமையாளும் ஸ்ரீனிவாசா
எந்நாளும் துணை நீயே ஸ்ரீவேங்கடேசா
ஏழு மலை வாசா எமையாளும் ஸ்ரீனிவாசா
O dweller of the seven hills, Srinivasa who rules over us!
O dweller of the seven hills, Srinivasa who rules over us!
You are my eternal companion, Lord Venkatesa.
O dweller of the seven hills, Srinivasa who rules over us!
விலைக் கொடுத்து வாங்க உயிர் கடையில் விற்பதில்லை
Life is not sold in a shop to be bought for a price.
விலைக் கொடுத்து வாங்க உயிர் கடையில் விற்பதில்லை
விவரமாக சொல்ல இந்த அறிவு போதவில்லை
Life is not sold in a shop to be bought for a price.
My limited intellect is not enough to explain this in detail.
தந்தையோடு பிள்ளைதனை ஒன்று சேர வைத்தாய்
தந்தையோடு பிள்ளைதனை ஒன்று சேர வைத்தாய்
சேர்த்து வைத்த நீயே அதை பிரித்து வைக்கலாமா
You brought the father and child together in unity.
You brought the father and child together in unity.
Having united them, is it fair for you to separate them now?
ஏழு மலை வாசா எமையாளும் ஸ்ரீனிவாசா
எந்நாளும் துணை நீயே ஸ்ரீவேங்கடேசா
ஏழு மலை வாசா எமையாளும் ஸ்ரீனிவாசா
O dweller of the seven hills, Srinivasa who rules over us!
You are my eternal companion, Lord Venkatesa.
O dweller of the seven hills, Srinivasa who rules over us!
உன்னை நம்பி வந்தேன் நான் உரிமையோடு சொல்வேன்
நல்லதெல்லாம் உன் அருளால் நடக்க வேண்டும் அய்யா
I came placing my complete trust in you, and I claim this with full right.
May all good things happen by your divine grace, O Lord.
கண் திறக்க வேண்டும் நீ கை கொடுக்க வேண்டும்
You must open your eyes and extend a helping hand.
கருணை காட்டு நீயே காக்க வேண்டும் நீயே
Show mercy yourself and protect us yourself.
திரும்பி வாராய் ...அருளை தாராய்
Return to us and bestow your divine grace.
வெங்கடேசா ... ஸ்ரீனிவாசா ..
வெங்கடேசா.....ஸ்ரீனிவாசா ....
Lord Venkatesa, Srinivasa!
Lord Venkatesa, Srinivasa!
Ezhu malai vaasa emai aalum sreenivaasa
O dweller of the seven hills, Srinivasa who rules over us!
Ezhu malai vaasa emai aalum sreenivaasa
O dweller of the seven hills, Srinivasa who rules over us!
Ennalum thunai neeyae sri venkatesa
You are my eternal companion, Lord Venkatesa.
Ezhu malai vaasa emai aalum sreenivaasa
O dweller of the seven hills, Srinivasa who rules over us!
Vilai koduthu vaanga uyir kadaiyil virpadhillai
Life is not sold in a shop to be bought for a price.
Vilai koduthu vaanga uyir kadaiyil virpadhillai
Life is not sold in a shop to be bought for a price.
Vivaramaaga solla indha arivu podhavillai
My limited intellect is not enough to explain this in detail.
Thandhaiyodu pillai thanai ondru sera vaithaai
You brought the father and child together in unity.
Thandhaiyodu pillai thanai ondru sera vaithaai
You brought the father and child together in unity.
Serthu vaithu neeyae adhai pirithu veikkalaama
Having united them, is it fair for you to separate them now?
Ezhu malai vaasa emai aalum sreenivaasa
O dweller of the seven hills, Srinivasa who rules over us!
Ennalum thunai neeyae sri venkatesa
You are my eternal companion, Lord Venkatesa.
Ezhu malai vaasa emai aalum sreenivaasa
O dweller of the seven hills, Srinivasa who rules over us!
Unnai nambi vandhen naan urimaiyodu solven
I came placing my complete trust in you, and I claim this with full right.
Nalladhellam un arulaal nadakka vendum aiyaa
May all good things happen by your divine grace, O Lord.
Kann thirakka vendum nee kai kodukka vendum
You must open your eyes and extend a helping hand.
Karunai kaattu neeyae kakka vendum neeyae
Show mercy yourself and protect us yourself.
Thirumbhi vaaraai arulai thaaraai
Return to us and bestow your divine grace.
Venkatesaa srinivaasa
Lord Venkatesa, Srinivasa!
Female :Venkatesaa srinivaasa
Lord Venkatesa, Srinivasa!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This poignant devotional song is a heartfelt prayer directed to Lord Venkateswara (Srinivasa), the deity of the Seven Hills. The singer addresses the Almighty with deep reverence, asserting her right as a devoted soul to question and seek solace. She meditates on the fragile and priceless nature of life, reminding the listener that life cannot be purchased in a market nor fully comprehended by human intellect alone. The emotional core of the song revolves around a tragic dilemma of separation and union. The devotee respectfully challenges the Lord, asking why He would unite a father and child only to pull them apart again. Pleading for divine mercy, guidance, and protection, the song culminates in an earnest plea for the Lord to open His eyes, extend a helping hand, and restore harmony and grace to their lives.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Ezhu malai vaasa emai aalum sreenivaasa / Ennalum thunai neeyae sri venkatesa”
The initial sound 'E' is repeated in 'Ezhu' and 'Ennalum', creating a rhythmic flow in the verse.
Ethugai (Second Letter Agreement)
“Kann thirakka vendum nee kai kodukka vendum / Karunai kaattu neeyae kakka vendum neeyae”
The second consonant sound 'nn' / 'r' pattern complements the lyrical rhythm across adjacent lines, enhancing the song's musicality.
Rhetorical Question (Visualized Emotional Query)
“Serthu vaithu neeyae adhai pirithu veikkalaama”
The line uses a rhetorical question ('Having united them, can you separate them?') to highlight the emotional injustice felt by the singer and appeal to the Lord's sense of mercy.
Metaphor
“Vilai koduthu vaanga uyir kadaiyil virpadhillai”
Life is metaphorically contrasted with a commercial commodity, emphasizing that human life cannot be bought or sold in a shop.
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Trivia
'Ezhu Malai Vaasa' from the 1972 film 'Kanimuthu Paappa' is a deeply emotional devotional prayer set against a dramatic family backdrop. The film starred Jaishankar, Muthuraman, and Lakshmi. Composed by T. V. Raju and penned by Poovai Senguttavan, the song showcases P. Susheela's mastery in delivering deep spiritual devotion mixed with human pathos.
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