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Lyrics & meaning

Jayame Nee Arul

From Vazhkkai Oppandam · 1959

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singers
P. Leela, Chorus
Music director
Ghantasala
Movie name
Vazhkkai Oppandam
Movie release year
1959
Lyrics added on
16 Apr 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kaaveri paalaaru karai purandoodavae
Paavalarum naavalarum paamaalai soodavae
Chorus :Haa…aaa…a.aa….
Haa….aaa….aa…
Female :Kaaveri paalaaru karai purandoodavae
Paavalarum naavalarum paamaalai soodavae
Kanni thamizh sarathi konjam kalai vaaridhi
Thennaattu thilagamae vaazhga neeyammaa
Moovendhar pugazhndhidavae
Muthamilum vilangidavae
Paavendhar panindhidavae paindhamizhin kalaiyaal
Valluvanai thol ulagam vaazhndhidavae pirandhaai
Vattraadha kalai selvam vaazhga neeyamma
Va. Vo. Chidambaram kumaranaiyum eendraai
Vaiyamae pugazhum kattabommanaiyum thandhaai
Vannamalar padhandhedi vanangi nindromae
Vaan ongum valar mathiyae vaazhga neeyamma
As the Kaveri and Palar rivers overflow their banks,
As poets and scholars adorn you with garlands of song,
Chorus: Haa... aa... a.aa...
Haa... aa... aa...
Female: As the Kaveri and Palar rivers overflow their banks,
As poets and scholars adorn you with garlands of song,
Charioteer of ever-youthful Tamil, ocean of sweet arts,
Pride of the southern land, long live, O Mother!
Praised by the three great Tamil kings,
As the three branches of Tamil shine with brilliance,
As kingly poets bow before the arts of pure Tamil,
You gave birth to Valluvar so this ancient world could thrive,
Endless treasure of arts, long live, O Mother!
You gave birth to V. O. Chidambaram and Tiruppur Kumaran,
You gave us Veerapandiya Kattabomman, praised by the entire world,
Seeking your colorful, flower-like feet, we stand and bow in reverence,
O rising moon reaching for the skies, long live, O Mother!
Female
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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