Jayame Nee Arul
From Vazhkkai Oppandam · 1959
- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Music director
- Ghantasala
- Details
- Vazhkkai Oppandam1959
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kaaveri paalaaru karai purandoodavae | As the rivers Kaveri and Palar overflow their banks, |
| Paavalarum naavalarum paamaalai soodavae | As poets and great speakers adorn you with garlands of verse, |
| Chorus :Haa…aaa…a.aa…. | Chorus: Haa…aaa…a.aa… |
| Haa….aaa….aa… | Chorus: Haa….aaa….aa… |
| Female :Kaaveri paalaaru karai purandoodavae | Female: As the rivers Kaveri and Palar overflow their banks, |
| Paavalarum naavalarum paamaalai soodavae | As poets and great speakers adorn you with garlands of verse, |
| Kanni thamizh sarathi konjam kalai vaaridhi | O charioteer of pure Tamil, ocean of fine arts, |
| Thennaattu thilagamae vaazhga neeyammaa | O pride and mark of the southern land, long live Mother Tamil! |
| Female | |
| Moovendhar pugazhndhidavae | Praised by the three great crowned kings, |
| Muthamilum vilangidavae | Shining brilliantly through the three-fold Tamil, |
| Paavendhar panindhidavae paindhamizhin kalaiyaal | Bowed to by great poets through the art of fine Tamil, |
| Valluvanai thol ulagam vaazhndhidavae pirandhaai | You gave birth to Valluvar so the ancient world could flourish, |
| Vattraadha kalai selvam vaazhga neeyamma | O unceasing treasure of art, long live Mother Tamil! |
| Female | |
| Va. Vo. Chidambaram kumaranaiyum eendraai | You gave birth to V.O. Chidambaram and Tiruppur Kumaran, |
| Vaiyamae pugazhum kattabommanaiyum thandhaai | You bestowed upon us Kattabomman, praised by the whole world, |
| Vannamalar padhandhedi vanangi nindromae | We stand bowing, offering colorful flowers at your feet, |
| Vaan ongum valar mathiyae vaazhga neeyamma | O crescent moon rising high in the sky, long live Mother Tamil! |
பெண் மற்றும் குழு :
ஜெயமே நீ அருள் எங்கள் செந்தமிழ் தாயே
செல்வமே நின் சேவை மறவோமே தாயே
ஜெயமே நீ அருள் எங்கள் செந்தமிழ் தாயே
As the rivers Kaveri and Palar overflow their banks,
As poets and great speakers adorn you with garlands of verse,
Chorus: Haa…aaa…a.aa…
Chorus: Haa….aaa….aa…
Female: As the rivers Kaveri and Palar overflow their banks,
As poets and great speakers adorn you with garlands of verse,
O charioteer of pure Tamil, ocean of fine arts,
O pride and mark of the southern land, long live Mother Tamil!
காவேரி பாலாறு கரை புரண்டோடவே
பாவலரும் நாவலரும் பாமாலை சூடவே
பெண் குழு :
ஹா ...ஆஅ..ஆஅ....
ஹா ...ஆஅ..ஆஅ....
காவேரி பாலாறு கரை புரண்டோடவே
பாவலரும் நாவலரும் பாமாலை சூடவே
கன்னித் தமிழ் சாரதி கொஞ்சும் கலை வாரிதி
தென்னாட்டுத் திலகமே வாழ்க நீயம்மா
Praised by the three great crowned kings,
Shining brilliantly through the three-fold Tamil,
Bowed to by great poets through the art of fine Tamil,
You gave birth to Valluvar so the ancient world could flourish,
O unceasing treasure of art, long live Mother Tamil!
பெண் மற்றும் குழு :
ஜெயமே நீ அருள் எங்கள் செந்தமிழ் தாயே
செல்வமே நின் சேவை மறவோமே தாயே
You gave birth to V.O. Chidambaram and Tiruppur Kumaran,
You bestowed upon us Kattabomman, praised by the whole world,
We stand bowing, offering colorful flowers at your feet,
O crescent moon rising high in the sky, long live Mother Tamil!
மூவேந்தர் புகழ்ந்திடவே
முத்தமிழும் விளங்கிடவே
பாவேந்தர் பணிந்திடவே பைந்தமிழின் கலையால்
வள்ளுவனை தொல்லுலகம் வாழ்ந்திடவே பிறந்தாய்
வற்றாத கலைச்செல்வம் வாழ்க நீயம்மா
பெண் மற்றும் குழு :
ஜெயமே நீ அருள் எங்கள் செந்தமிழ் தாயே
செல்வமே நின் சேவை மறவோமே தாயே
வ.உ. சிதம்பரம் குமரனையும் ஈன்றாய்
வையமே புகழும் கட்டபொம்மனையும் தந்தாய்
வண்ணமலர் பதந்தேடி வணங்கி நின்றோமே
வானோங்கும் வளர்மதியே வாழ்க நீயம்மா
பெண் மற்றும் குழு :
ஜெயமே நீ அருள் எங்கள் செந்தமிழ் தாயே
செல்வமே நின் சேவை மறவோமே தாயே
ஜெயமே நீ அருள் எங்கள் செந்தமிழ் தாயே
Kaaveri paalaaru karai purandoodavae
As the rivers Kaveri and Palar overflow their banks,
Paavalarum naavalarum paamaalai soodavae
As poets and great speakers adorn you with garlands of verse,
Chorus :Haa…aaa…a.aa….
Chorus: Haa…aaa…a.aa…
Haa….aaa….aa…
Chorus: Haa….aaa….aa…
Female :Kaaveri paalaaru karai purandoodavae
Female: As the rivers Kaveri and Palar overflow their banks,
Paavalarum naavalarum paamaalai soodavae
As poets and great speakers adorn you with garlands of verse,
Kanni thamizh sarathi konjam kalai vaaridhi
O charioteer of pure Tamil, ocean of fine arts,
Thennaattu thilagamae vaazhga neeyammaa
O pride and mark of the southern land, long live Mother Tamil!
Moovendhar pugazhndhidavae
Praised by the three great crowned kings,
Muthamilum vilangidavae
Shining brilliantly through the three-fold Tamil,
Paavendhar panindhidavae paindhamizhin kalaiyaal
Bowed to by great poets through the art of fine Tamil,
Valluvanai thol ulagam vaazhndhidavae pirandhaai
You gave birth to Valluvar so the ancient world could flourish,
Vattraadha kalai selvam vaazhga neeyamma
O unceasing treasure of art, long live Mother Tamil!
Va. Vo. Chidambaram kumaranaiyum eendraai
You gave birth to V.O. Chidambaram and Tiruppur Kumaran,
Vaiyamae pugazhum kattabommanaiyum thandhaai
You bestowed upon us Kattabomman, praised by the whole world,
Vannamalar padhandhedi vanangi nindromae
We stand bowing, offering colorful flowers at your feet,
Vaan ongum valar mathiyae vaazhga neeyamma
O crescent moon rising high in the sky, long live Mother Tamil!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from 'Vazhkkai Oppandam' (1959) is a grand eulogy dedicated to Tamil land and Mother Tamil (Tamil Thai). It celebrates the rich geographical and cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu, mentioning its overflowing rivers like Kaveri and Palar, its patron monarchs (the Cheras, Cholas, and Pandyas), and its three forms of language (Muthamizh: prose, poetry, and theater). The song highlights how the land gave the world Thiruvalluvar, whose wisdom enriched global ethics, and paid homage to renowned freedom fighters such as V.O. Chidambaram Pillai, Tiruppur Kumaran, and Veerapandiya Kattabomman. Through lush imagery comparing Mother Tamil to an ocean of art and a rising moon, the song offers poetic reverence and deep patriotic affection, praising Tamil Nadu as an eternal treasure of arts and bravery.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Valluvanai thol ulagam vaazhndhidavae pirandhaai / Vattraadha kalai selvam vaazhga neeyamma”
The second consonant 'va' creates rhythm across lines ('Valluvanai' / 'Vattraadha').
Moonaal / Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Va. Vo. Chidambaram kumaranaiyum eendraai / Vaiyamae pugazhum kattabommanaiyum thandhaai”
Repetition of the initial 'V' sound across words creates melodic cadence.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Kanni thamizh sarathi konjam kalai vaaridhi / Vaan ongum valar mathiyae vaazhga neeyamma”
Mother Tamil is metaphorically described as 'Kalai Vaaridhi' (ocean of arts) and 'Valar Mathi' (growing moon).
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Trivia
Composed by Ghantasala, a legendary figure primarily known in Telugu cinema, this song is a fine example of his rich Tamil compositions. Sung beautifully by P. Leela, the song serves as a cultural anthem within the movie, celebrating the history, literature, and freedom fighters of Tamil Nadu.
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