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Lyrics & meaning

Jakkamma Sakthi Jakkamma

From Jakkamma · 1972

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
S. V. Ponnusami, M. S. Sheela
Music director
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Details
Jakkamma1972

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Maariyammanin vadivinai kandoomWe have seen the divine form of Goddess Mariyamman
Kaalideviyin karunai kandoomWe have seen the compassion of Goddess Kali
Maariyammanin vadivinai kandoomWe have seen the divine form of Goddess Mariyamman
Kaalideviyin karunai kandoomWe have seen the compassion of Goddess Kali
Both :Veerasakthiyin vizhigalai kandoomWe have seen the eyes of heroic Sakthi
Veerasakthiyin vizhigalai kandoomWe have seen the eyes of heroic Sakthi
Vetri vetriyae vilangida kandoomWe have seen victory shining upon victory
Female
Mannil yaarukkum vaanam kaavalThe sky is the protector for everyone on this earth
Vaadum kudikkellaam megam kaavalThe cloud is the protector for every suffering household
Mannil yaarukkum vaanam kaavalThe sky is the protector for everyone on this earth
Vaadum kudikkellaam megam kaavalThe cloud is the protector for every suffering household
Male :Pennin vaazhkaiyil karppin kaavalIn a woman's life, her chastity is her protector
Pennin vaazhkaiyil karppin kaavalIn a woman's life, her chastity is her protector
Both :Pesum deivamae engal kaavalThis speaking Goddess is our divine protector
Female
Kondu vaarungal aayiram maalaiBring a thousand garlands of flowers
Kai kotti vaazhthuvom ver enna velaiLet us clap our hands and offer praises, what other task do we have?
Chorus :Aanum pennum vanangungal kaalaiMen and women alike, worship her divine feet
Avalaal amaippom aanandha solaiThrough her grace, we shall create a grove of pure joy
Jakkamma sakthi jakkamma sakthi jakkammaaJakkamma is the divine power, Jakkamma is power, O Jakkamma!
Female
Thotta kaariyam palippadhu thinnamIt is certain that any endeavor undertaken will succeed
Thodarndhu naalaiyum nadappadhu thinnamIt is certain that this success will continue tomorrow as well
Thotta kaariyam palippadhu thinnamIt is certain that any endeavor undertaken will succeed
Thodarndhu naalaiyum nadappadhu thinnamIt is certain that this success will continue tomorrow as well
Male
Kaali jakkammaa jeyippadhu thinnamIt is certain that Goddess Kali Jakkamma will emerge victorious
Kaali jakkammaa jeyippadhu thinnamIt is certain that Goddess Kali Jakkamma will emerge victorious
Both :Kattu poombalam mudippadhu thinnamIt is certain that our tied bundle of divine offerings will be fulfilled
Kattu poombalam mudippadhu thinnamIt is certain that our tied bundle of divine offerings will be fulfilled

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a joyful devotional anthem dedicated to Goddess Jakkamma, a revered form of Sakthi, Kali, and Mariyamman. The lyrics express deep reverence and faith, asserting that divine grace watches over humanity just as the sky protects the earth and rain clouds nurture suffering households. Poet Kannadasan uses powerful imagery to emphasize that under the benevolent protection of the Goddess, all good endeavors are bound to succeed continuously.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Reduplication)

Vetri vetriyae vilangida kandoom

The word 'Vetri' is repeated sequentially ('Vetri vetriyae') to emphasize continuous and overwhelming triumph.

Epiphora / Antistrophe (Iyaibu)

Thotta kaariyam palippadhu thinnam

Multiple consecutive lines end with the word 'thinnam' (certainty), reinforcing unwavering faith and conviction.

Moonaik Thodai (Initial Consonant Alliteration)

Thotta kaariyam palippadhu thinnam / Thodarndhu naalaiyum nadappadhu thinnam

The initial sound 'Tho' is repeated in 'Thotta' and 'Thodarndhu' across lines, giving a rhythmic flow.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Vaadum kudikkellaam megam kaaval

The sky and clouds are used as metaphors for divine protection and life-giving mercy over suffering families.

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Trivia

Goddess Jakkamma is a famous folk deity deeply worshiped in Southern Tamil Nadu, historically associated as the family deity (Kula Deivam) of the legendary freedom fighter Veerapandiya Kattabomman.

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