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Lyrics & meaning

Kaiyil Deepam

From Manasellam · 2003

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
Sadhana Sargam, Chorus
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Manasellam2003

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ahaaa…..aaaa….aaa….aaa..Vocalizing (Ahaaa.....aaaa....aaa....aaa..)
Childrens :Sarveshwari shanthaahariChildren: Goddess of all, embodiment of peace
Sri raja rajeshwariSri Raja Rajeshwari
Jagadheeshwari sithaeshwariRuler of the universe, goddess Sitheshwari
Sri baktha bava samhariDestroyer of the worldly cycle for devotees
Chorus
{Idhu iniya naal{This is a pleasant day
Indru inidhaai thodangudhuToday begins delightfully
Vaalibamae varugha} (2)Welcome, youth!} (2)
Chorus
Pudhu ilamaidhaanNew youthfulness indeed
Indru isaiyaai malarndhadhuHas blossomed into music today
Vasanthangalae varughaWelcome, spring seasons!
Chorus
Pudhiya vazhigal pirakkavumMay new paths be born
Edhaiyum nadathi mudikkavumMay everything be successfully accomplished
Nalla ninaivu malaravumMay good thoughts bloom
Nanmai ulagil nadakkavumMay goodness prevail in the world
Iraivaa vazhikaattuOh God, show us the way
Iraivaa vazhikaattuOh God, show us the way
Chorus
Idhu iniya naalThis is a pleasant day
Indru inidhaai thodangudhuToday begins delightfully
Vaalibamae varughaWelcome, youth!
Chorus
Pudhu ilamaidhaanNew youthfulness indeed
Indru isaiyaai malarndhadhuHas blossomed into music today
Vasanthangalae varughaWelcome, spring seasons!
Chorus
Veettukku oruvar anbodu irundhaalIf there is someone with love in every home
Vaarungal engal koottathilCome join our gathering
Vaarungal engal koottathilCome join our gathering
Vaarungal engal koottathilCome join our gathering
Chorus
Yaaraiyum edharkumWithout expecting anything
Edhir paarkka vendaamFrom anyone
Serungal engal aattathilJoin in our dance
Serungal engal aattathilJoin in our dance
Serungal engal aattathilJoin in our dance
Chorus
Amaithiyin vilakkugalHolding the lamps of peace
Ingae kaigalil yendhivaaBring them here in your hands
Ullathin oliyildhaanOnly in the light of the inner heart
Neeyum ulaginil olirndhu vaaMay you shine in this world
Puthiya thaagam puthiya vaegamNew thirst, new speed
Puthiya vidiyalgal kaanavaTo see new dawns
Chorus
{Idhu iniya naal{This is a pleasant day
Indru inidhaai thodangudhuToday begins delightfully
Vaalibamae varughaWelcome, youth!
Chorus
Pudhu ilamaidhaanNew youthfulness indeed
Indru isaiyaai malarndhadhuHas blossomed into music today
Vasanthangalae varugha} (2)Welcome, spring seasons!} (2)
Female
Ahaa…aa…haa…Vocalizing (Ahaa…aa…haa…)
Female
{Kaiyil dheepam yendhi vandhom{We came bearing lamps in our hands
Ingae nalla naalilaeHere on this auspicious day
Ullam kuzhandhai aagiponomOur hearts became innocent like a child
Undhan anbu oliyilaeIn the light of your love
Chorus
Ahaa…aa….aaaa} (2)Vocalizing (Ahaa…aa….aaaa)} (2)
Female
Koyil maniyosai ketkindradhaeThe sound of temple bells is heard
Nenjil pudhu raagam pirakkindradhaeA new melody is born in the heart
Female
{Kaiyil dheepam yendhi vandhom{We came bearing lamps in our hands
Ingae nalla naalilaeHere on this auspicious day
Ullam kuzhandhai aagiponomOur hearts became innocent like a child
Undhan anbu oliyilae} (2)In the light of your love} (2)
Chorus
Ahaa…aa….Vocalizing (Ahaa…aa….)
Ahaa…aaa…haaa…Vocalizing (Ahaa…aaa…haaa…)
Ahaa…aaa…haaa…Vocalizing (Ahaa…aaa…haaa…)
Female
Ennaalum puthidhaagaYou who appear ever fresh
Therigindra neeEvery day as new
Thondriya kaalam edhuvooWhat time did you originate?
Sonnaalum vilangaadhaEven if explained, hard to comprehend
Porulaana neeYou are the ultimate truth
Sugam tharum kolam ennavoo..oooWhat a joy-giving form this is!
Female
Malar alangaaramFloral decoration
Vilakku alangaaramLamp decoration
Malarndhida unnai thozhudhomWe worshipped you to bloom
Sandhana kaappu saramani korthuApplying sandal paste and stringing prayer beads
Sangalangaaram thoduthomWe adorned with conch ornaments
Varam ketkaamal vazhangiduvaaiGrant blessings without even being asked
Chorus
Kaiyil dheepam yendhi vandhomWe came bearing lamps in our hands
Ingae nalla naalilaeHere on this auspicious day
Ullam kuzhandhai aagiponomOur hearts became innocent like a child
Undhan anbu oliyilaeIn the light of your love
Female
Kaiyil dheepam yendhi vandhomWe came bearing lamps in our hands
Ingae nalla naalilaeHere on this auspicious day
Ullam kuzhandhai aagiponomOur hearts became innocent like a child
Undhan anbu oliyilaeIn the light of your love
Chorus
Koyil maniyosai ketkindradhaeThe sound of temple bells is heard
Nenjil pudhu raagam pirakkindradhaeA new melody is born in the heart
Female
Kaiyil dheepam yendhi vandhomWe came bearing lamps in our hands
Ingae nalla naalilaeHere on this auspicious day
Ullam kuzhandhai aagiponomOur hearts became innocent like a child
Undhan anbu oliyilaeIn the light of your love
Chorus
Kaiyil dheepam yendhi vandhomWe came bearing lamps in our hands
Ingae nalla naalilaeHere on this auspicious day
Ullam kuzhandhai aagiponomOur hearts became innocent like a child
Undhan anbu oliyilaeIn the light of your love

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a vibrant, uplifting prayer and celebration of new beginnings, community unity, and spiritual devotion. It blends classical Sanskrit invocations to the Divine Goddess with energetic calls to youth, encouraging them to spread love, hope, peace, and positive momentum across the world.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Puthiya thaagam puthiya vaegam / Puthiya vidiyalgal kaanava

Matching initial consonant sounds across lines (e.g., 'Puthiya thaagam', 'Puthiya vaegam', 'Puthiya vidiyalgal').

Metaphor

Amaithiyin vilakkugal ingae kaigalil yendhivaa

Lamps ('Amaithiyin vilakkugal') are used metaphorically to represent peace, knowledge, and spiritual enlightenment.

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Trivia

Although listed as unknown in the prompt, the soundtrack for 'Manasellam' (2003) was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, starring Srikanth and Trisha, with lyrics penned by Na. Muthukumar.

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