Gangaiyile Neer
From Avargal · 1977
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Avargal1977
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Gangaiyilae neer perugi | As the waters overflowed in the River Ganges, |
| Vayalgal ellaam nel vilainthu | And paddy crops grew abundantly across all the fields, |
| Poigaiyilae thaamarai poo poothathamma | A lotus flower bloomed in the pond, my dear! |
| Kai niraintha pookkalilae | Amidst hands filled with flowers, |
| Mai niraintha vizhi thiranthu | Opening eyes adorned with kohl, |
| Gokulathil oru kuzhanthai piranthathamma | A child was born in Gokulam! |
| Gokulathil oru kuzhanthai piranthathamma | A child was born in Gokulam! |
| Gokulathil oru kuzhanthai piranthathamma | A child was born in Gokulam! |
கங்கையிலே நீர்
பெருகி வயல்கள் எல்லாம்
நெல் விளைந்து பொய்கையிலே
தாமரை பூ பூத்ததம்மா கை நிறைந்த
பூக்களிலே மை நிறைந்த விழி திறந்து
கோகுலத்தில் ஒரு குழந்தை பிறந்ததம்மா
கோகுலத்தில் ஒரு குழந்தை பிறந்ததம்மா
கோகுலத்தில் ஒரு குழந்தை பிறந்ததம்மா
As the waters overflowed in the River Ganges,
And paddy crops grew abundantly across all the fields,
A lotus flower bloomed in the pond, my dear!
Amidst hands filled with flowers,
Opening eyes adorned with kohl,
A child was born in Gokulam!
A child was born in Gokulam!
A child was born in Gokulam!
Gangaiyilae neer perugi
As the waters overflowed in the River Ganges,
Vayalgal ellaam nel vilainthu
And paddy crops grew abundantly across all the fields,
Poigaiyilae thaamarai poo poothathamma
A lotus flower bloomed in the pond, my dear!
Kai niraintha pookkalilae
Amidst hands filled with flowers,
Mai niraintha vizhi thiranthu
Opening eyes adorned with kohl,
Gokulathil oru kuzhanthai piranthathamma
A child was born in Gokulam!
Gokulathil oru kuzhanthai piranthathamma
A child was born in Gokulam!
Gokulathil oru kuzhanthai piranthathamma
A child was born in Gokulam!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song segment uses rich natural imagery to celebrate the auspicious and joyful arrival of a newborn child. By describing the Ganges overflowing with water, paddy fields blooming with grain, and lotuses opening in ponds, the lyricist paints a picture of ultimate abundance, fertility, and divine blessing accompanying the birth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kai niraintha pookkalilae / Mai niraintha vizhi thiranthu”
The second character sound in 'Kai' and 'Mai' rhymes, creating a melodic flow between consecutive lines.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Poigaiyilae thaamarai poo poothathamma / Gokulathil oru kuzhanthai piranthathamma”
Both lines end with the rhythmic suffix 'athamma', giving the lyrics a lyrical lullaby quality.
Allusion / Divine Imagery
“Gokulathil oru kuzhanthai piranthathamma”
Compares the birth of the child to the divine birth of Lord Krishna in Gokulam, elevating the moment to a sacred celebration.
Did you know?
Trivia
Although the lyrics carry strong devotional and maternal themes typical of Kannadasan's style, the film 'Avargal' (1977) directed by K. Balachander was a progressive drama featuring Sujatha, Kamal Haasan, and Rajinikanth, with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan.
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