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Gnana Pazhathai Pizhindhu

From Pudhu Vazhvu · 1957

Lyricist
Nadaraja Sundaram
Singer
M. K. Thiyagaraja Bagavathar
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Details
Pudhu Vazhvu1957

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Gyaana pazhathai pizhindhuSqueezing the essence of the fruit of divine wisdom,
Pirava varam thaarum ponn maanaeOh golden deer, grant me the boon of being free from rebirth!
Surasora bajana chesithinaSinging bhajans with devotion and musical notes,
Male
Enna aanandham inaal varaiWhat immense joy I have experienced until this day!
Endhanidathu thozhum kangal thudipathennaWhy is my worshipping left eye twitching so?
Inbam varuguvathendruIs it signaling that happiness is about to arrive?
Suno suno banacaperaaniListen, listen, oh captivating queen!
Male
Raadhae unakku kobam aagathadiOh Radha, anger does not suit you at all!
Aavarahaam aavarahaam ka ka kaAavarahaam aavarahaam ka ka ka!
Konjum puraavae nenjodu nenjamOh cooing dove, heart aligned to heart,
Jagamenginum uravaadidum jaalam idhaeyaenoWhat is this magic of love resonating across the entire world?
Male
Aaduvomae pallu paaduvomaeLet us dance and sing songs of joy,
Aanandha suthandhiram adainthu vittomendruProclaiming that we have achieved blissful freedom!
Dadadaa dadadaaa dadadadaaa dadadaaaDadadaa dadadaaa dadadadaaa dadadaaa
Dadadaa dadadaaa datdaatdat dadaDadadaa dadadaaa datdaatdat dada

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This unique song from 'Pudhu Vazhvu' (1957) serves as a theatrical medley showcasing a range of moods, dramatic situations, and musical styles typical of classic Tamil musical cinema. It begins with a spiritual plea seeking liberation from the cycle of rebirth and celebrating divine knowledge. It then shifts to dramatic folk and romantic motifs, referencing subtle cultural omens like the twitching of an eye signaling good fortune and playfully coaxing a beloved named Radha.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Aaduvomae pallu paaduvomae

The deliberate end-rhyming of 'Aaduvomae' (let us dance) and 'paaduvomae' (let us sing) creates a rhythmic, celebrated cadence.

Allusion (Literary Reference)

Aaduvomae pallu paaduvomae / Aanandha suthandhiram adainthu vittomendru

Directly quotes Mahakavi Subramania Bharati's iconic freedom song celebrating liberation and patriotic joy.

Cultural Symbolism / Omen

Endhanidathu thozhum kangal thudipathenna / Inbam varuguvathendru

Refers to the Indian cultural belief that the twitching of an eye predicts upcoming good fortune or happiness.

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Trivia

'Pudhu Vazhvu' (1957) was one of the later films starring M. K. Thiyagaraja Bagavathar (MKT), Tamil cinema's first undisputed superstar. The music was composed by legendary maestro G. Ramanathan, known for his masterful integration of classical Carnatic ragas and dramatic theatrical compositions into Tamil film soundscapes.

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