Jegaj Jodhi Tharum Naalae
From Paithiyakkaran · 1947
- Lyricist
- Ambikapathi
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music directors
- C. R. Subbaraman, M. S. Gnanamani
- Details
- Paithiyakkaran1947
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aa…aaa….aa….aaa…aa…aa… | Ah... (Vocalizations) |
| Haa…aa…aa…aa…aa…aa.. | Hah... (Vocalizations) |
| Jega jodhi jegaj jodhi | Universal light, world-illuminating flame, |
| Tharum naalae aadhavan pol | Just like the sun that bestows the day, |
| Sobitham kaarthigai dheebam | Resplendent is the Kaarthigai lamp. |
| Jega jodhi jegaj jodhi | Universal light, world-illuminating flame, |
| Tharum naalae aadhavan pol | Just like the sun that bestows the day, |
| Sobitham kaarthigai dheebam | Resplendent is the Kaarthigai lamp. |
| Female | |
| Anbu migum annaavudanae | Along with my loving elder brother, |
| Nanmalar manam polae naan pirandhen | I was born like the fragrance of a blossom. |
| Anbu migum annaavudanae | Along with my loving elder brother, |
| Nanmalar manam polae naan pirandhen | I was born like the fragrance of a blossom. |
| Nalam aagumaa nilam maeviya kalai vaazhvidhae | Will this artistic life on earth bring prosperity? |
| Female | |
| Sobitham kaarthigai dheebam | Resplendent is the Kaarthigai lamp. |
| Jega jodhi jegaj jodhi | Universal light, world-illuminating flame, |
| Tharum naalae aadhavan pol | Just like the sun that bestows the day, |
| Sobitham kaarthigai dheebam | Resplendent is the Kaarthigai lamp. |
| Female | |
| Veenai tharum inba naadham unaraa | Failing to feel the blissful melody of the Veena, |
| Veenarin nilaiyaagumae puvimael | Is the tragic fate of fools on this earth. |
| Veenai tharum inba naadham unaraa | Failing to feel the blissful melody of the Veena, |
| Veenarin nilaiyaagumae puvimael | Is the tragic fate of fools on this earth. |
| Maan nigar vizhi maadhar maanbinai naalum | The dignity of deer-eyed women every day, |
| Maan nigar vizhi maadhar maanbinai naalum | The dignity of deer-eyed women every day, |
| Thaanariyaarkkillai vaazhvae | There is no meaningful life for those who fail to understand it. |
| Maenmaiyellaam tharum maadharai pola | Just like women who bestow all noble virtues, |
| Maenmaiyellaam tharum maadharai pola | Just like women who bestow all noble virtues, |
| Female | |
| Sobitham kaarthigai dheebam | Resplendent is the Kaarthigai lamp. |
| Jega jodhi jegaj jodhi | Universal light, world-illuminating flame, |
| Tharum naalae aadhavan pol | Just like the sun that bestows the day, |
| Sobitham kaarthigai dheebam | Resplendent is the Kaarthigai lamp. |
ஆ.....ஆஆஅ....ஆ.....ஆஅ.....ஆ.....ஆ....
ஹா.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ....
ஜெகஜ் ஜோதி ஜெகஜ் ஜோதி
தரும் நாளே ஆதவன் போல்
சோபிதம் கார்த்திகை தீபம்
ஜெகஜ் ஜோதி ஜெகஜ் ஜோதி
தரும் நாளே ஆதவன் போல்
சோபிதம் கார்த்திகை தீபம்
Ah... (Vocalizations)
Hah... (Vocalizations)
Universal light, world-illuminating flame,
Just like the sun that bestows the day,
Resplendent is the Kaarthigai lamp.
Universal light, world-illuminating flame,
Just like the sun that bestows the day,
Resplendent is the Kaarthigai lamp.
அன்பு மிகும் அண்ணாவுடனே
நன்மலர் மணம்போலே நான் பிறந்தேன்
அன்பு மிகும் அண்ணாவுடனே
நன்மலர் மணம்போலே நான் பிறந்தேன்
நலம் ஆகுமா நிலம் மேவிய கலை வாழ்விதே
Along with my loving elder brother,
I was born like the fragrance of a blossom.
Along with my loving elder brother,
I was born like the fragrance of a blossom.
Will this artistic life on earth bring prosperity?
சோபிதம் கார்த்திகை தீபம்
ஜெகஜ் ஜோதி ஜெகஜ் ஜோதி
தரும் நாளே ஆதவன் போல்
சோபிதம் கார்த்திகை தீபம்
Resplendent is the Kaarthigai lamp.
Universal light, world-illuminating flame,
Just like the sun that bestows the day,
Resplendent is the Kaarthigai lamp.
வீணை தரும் இன்ப நாதம் உணரா
வீணரின் நிலையாகுமே புவிமேல்
வீணை தரும் இன்ப நாதம் உணரா
வீணரின் நிலையாகுமே புவிமேல்
மான் நிகர் விழி மாதர் மாண்பினை நாளும்
மான் நிகர் விழி மாதர் மாண்பினை நாளும்
தானறியார்க்கில்லை வாழ்வே
மேன்மையெல்லாம் தரும் மாதரைப் போல
மேன்மையெல்லாம் தரும் மாதரைப் போல
Failing to feel the blissful melody of the Veena,
Is the tragic fate of fools on this earth.
Failing to feel the blissful melody of the Veena,
Is the tragic fate of fools on this earth.
The dignity of deer-eyed women every day,
The dignity of deer-eyed women every day,
There is no meaningful life for those who fail to understand it.
Just like women who bestow all noble virtues,
Just like women who bestow all noble virtues,
சோபிதம் கார்த்திகை தீபம்
ஜெகஜ் ஜோதி ஜெகஜ் ஜோதி
தரும் நாளே ஆதவன் போல்
சோபிதம் கார்த்திகை தீபம்
Resplendent is the Kaarthigai lamp.
Universal light, world-illuminating flame,
Just like the sun that bestows the day,
Resplendent is the Kaarthigai lamp.
Aa…aaa….aa….aaa…aa…aa…
Ah... (Vocalizations)
Haa…aa…aa…aa…aa…aa..
Hah... (Vocalizations)
Jega jodhi jegaj jodhi
Universal light, world-illuminating flame,
Tharum naalae aadhavan pol
Just like the sun that bestows the day,
Sobitham kaarthigai dheebam
Resplendent is the Kaarthigai lamp.
Jega jodhi jegaj jodhi
Universal light, world-illuminating flame,
Tharum naalae aadhavan pol
Just like the sun that bestows the day,
Sobitham kaarthigai dheebam
Resplendent is the Kaarthigai lamp.
Anbu migum annaavudanae
Along with my loving elder brother,
Nanmalar manam polae naan pirandhen
I was born like the fragrance of a blossom.
Anbu migum annaavudanae
Along with my loving elder brother,
Nanmalar manam polae naan pirandhen
I was born like the fragrance of a blossom.
Nalam aagumaa nilam maeviya kalai vaazhvidhae
Will this artistic life on earth bring prosperity?
Sobitham kaarthigai dheebam
Resplendent is the Kaarthigai lamp.
Jega jodhi jegaj jodhi
Universal light, world-illuminating flame,
Tharum naalae aadhavan pol
Just like the sun that bestows the day,
Sobitham kaarthigai dheebam
Resplendent is the Kaarthigai lamp.
Veenai tharum inba naadham unaraa
Failing to feel the blissful melody of the Veena,
Veenarin nilaiyaagumae puvimael
Is the tragic fate of fools on this earth.
Veenai tharum inba naadham unaraa
Failing to feel the blissful melody of the Veena,
Veenarin nilaiyaagumae puvimael
Is the tragic fate of fools on this earth.
Maan nigar vizhi maadhar maanbinai naalum
The dignity of deer-eyed women every day,
Maan nigar vizhi maadhar maanbinai naalum
The dignity of deer-eyed women every day,
Thaanariyaarkkillai vaazhvae
There is no meaningful life for those who fail to understand it.
Maenmaiyellaam tharum maadharai pola
Just like women who bestow all noble virtues,
Maenmaiyellaam tharum maadharai pola
Just like women who bestow all noble virtues,
Sobitham kaarthigai dheebam
Resplendent is the Kaarthigai lamp.
Jega jodhi jegaj jodhi
Universal light, world-illuminating flame,
Tharum naalae aadhavan pol
Just like the sun that bestows the day,
Sobitham kaarthigai dheebam
Resplendent is the Kaarthigai lamp.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic song compares the radiant, auspicious glow of the Kaarthigai Deepam (lamp) to the majestic sun illuminating the world. The singer expresses a pure bond with a loving elder brother, describing her birth as gentle and pleasant as the scent of a fresh flower. The song reflects on the beauty of an artistic life while delivering deep philosophical thoughts on appreciating true art and virtue. It emphasizes that those who cannot appreciate the divine music of the Veena are foolish, and those who fail to respect the dignity and greatness of women miss out on the true essence of living.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Tharum naalae aadhavan pol”
Compares the brightness of the Kaarthigai lamp to the morning sun ('aadhavan pol').
Upamai (Simile)
“Nanmalar manam polae naan pirandhen”
Compares birth and pure sibling connection to the sweet fragrance of a blossom ('Nanmalar manam polae').
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Maan nigar vizhi maadhar maanbinai naalum”
Describing women's eyes as gentle and quick like a deer ('Maan nigar vizhi').
Edhugai / Monnai (Alliteration and Rhyme)
“Veenai tharum inba naadham unaraa / Veenarin nilaiyaagumae puvimael”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds 'Vee' in 'Veenai' and 'Veenarin' creating rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
Paithiyakkaran (1947) was a milestone film produced by the legendary comedy duo N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Mathuram under their NSK Films banner. The movie was a massive commercial success that marked NSK's triumphant return to cinema after being acquitted in the famous Lakshmikanthan murder trial.
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