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Lyrics & meaning

Ingum Angum Engum Inbame

From Raja Mukthi · 1948

Lyricist
Papanasam Sivan
Singers
M. K. Thiyagaraja Bagavathar, M. L. Vasanthakumari
Music director
C. R. Subbaraman
Details
Raja Mukthi1948

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Ingum angum engum inbamaeJoy is here, there, and everywhere.
Female
Ingum angum engum inbamaeJoy is here, there, and everywhere.
Male
Pangajamalar madhuvunnum vandupolLike a honeybee sipping nectar from a lotus flower,
Female
Pangajamalar madhuvunnum vandupolLike a honeybee sipping nectar from a lotus flower,
Female
Ulagelaam magizhavae thanadhuporulTo make the whole world rejoice, one's own wealth,
Male
Udal uyirum udhavum udhaararaaiGenerous souls who offer even their body and life,
Female
Ulagelaam magizhavae thanadhuporulTo make the whole world rejoice, one's own wealth,
Male
Udal uyirum udhavum udhaararaaiGenerous souls who offer even their body and life,
Female
Ulagilae porulilum pattrilaarBeing detached from material possessions in this world,
Male
Utthama sathguna vitthagaraaiAs noble experts filled with virtuous qualities,
Female
Ulagilae porulilum pattrilaarBeing detached from material possessions in this world,
Male
Utthama sathguna vitthagaraaiAs noble experts filled with virtuous qualities,
Female
Oru inbathil irumaandhidaamalWithout becoming arrogant in moments of pleasure,
Male
Varum thunbathil manam oindhidaamalWithout losing heart when sorrow arrives,
Female
Oru inbathil irumaandhidaamalWithout becoming arrogant in moments of pleasure,
Male
Varum thunbathil manam oindhidaamalWithout losing heart when sorrow arrives.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This uplifting philosophical song composed by Papanasam Sivan speaks of universal joy and spiritual equanimity. It describes noble and magnanimous individuals who derive pure bliss from life, much like bees gathering nectar from lotuses, and who selflessly dedicate their wealth, body, and soul for the well-being of the world. These virtuous beings live free from attachment to worldly riches. They demonstrate emotional balance by remaining humble and unboastful during moments of happiness, and resilient without losing heart during times of suffering.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

Ingum angum engum inbamae

The repetition of similar starting vowel sounds creates a rhythmic opening cadence.

Upamai (Simile)

Pangajamalar madhuvunnum vandupol

Compares pure, sweet living to a honeybee imbibing nectar from a lotus flower using the explicit comparison marker 'pol'.

Muran (Antithesis / Contrast)

Oru inbathil irumaandhidaamal / Varum thunbathil manam oindhidaamal

Contrasts pleasure (inbam) and sorrow (thunbam), advocating emotional balance in both conditions.

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Trivia

Raja Mukthi (1948) was a notable historical film starring M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar (MKT) and P. Bhanumathi. The legendary Carnatic lyricist Papanasam Sivan penned the songs, while the music score was composed by C. R. Subburaman.

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