Kalai Saradha Devi
From Kalaivanan · 1959
- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- P. B. Sreenivas, Ghantasala
- Music director
- Pendyala Nageswara Rao
- Details
- Kalaivanan1959
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aaya aklaigal arupathu naanginaiyum | My mother who causes one to comprehend |
| Yeya unarvikkum en ammai | all the sixty-four fine arts, |
| Thooya urupalinghu polaavaal | is like a pure crystal in form, |
| En ullathin ullae iruppaval | and resides deep within my heart. |
| Inghu varadhu idar…aaa..aa..aa | No affliction shall ever reach here... |
| Male | |
| Kalai saradha devi en thaaye | O Goddess Sharadamba of the arts, my mother! |
| Kalai saradha devi en thaaye | O Goddess Sharadamba of the arts, my mother! |
| Kanivaana inbamarul vaayae neeye | Grant me sweet and tender bliss, you alone. |
| Saradha devi en thaaye..ye | Goddess Sharada, my mother! |
| Male | |
| Gaana maevum iyalodi isaiyaalae | Through literature and music filled with song, |
| Haa..aa.aa.. | Haa..aa.aa.. |
| Gaana maevum iyalodi isaiyaalae | Through literature and music filled with song, |
| Gaana maevum iyalodi isaiyaalae | Through literature and music filled with song, |
| Gaana maevum iyalodi isaiyaalae | Through literature and music filled with song, |
| Male | |
| Kalaingar ulalmadhil kaaviyam polae | Like an epic poem inside the heart of artists, |
| Kalaingar ulalmadhil kaaviyam polae | Like an epic poem inside the heart of artists, |
| Kalaingar ulalmadhil kaaviyam polae | Like an epic poem inside the heart of artists, |
| Kalaingar ulalmadhil ..ha..aaa.aaa | Inside the heart of artists... ha..aaa.aaa |
| Kalaingar ulalmadhil ..ha..aaa.aaa | Inside the heart of artists... ha..aaa.aaa |
| Kalaingar ulalmadhil ..ha..aaa.aaa..aaa..aa..aa | Inside the heart of artists... ha..aaa.aaa |
| Kalaingar ulalmadhil kaaviyam polae | Like an epic poem inside the heart of artists, |
| Male | |
| Kangal pol ulavum bharathiyae | O Goddess Saraswati, who moves like watchful eyes, |
| Kangal pol ulavum bharathiyae | O Goddess Saraswati, who moves like watchful eyes, |
| Kangal pol ulavum bharathiyae | O Goddess Saraswati, who moves like watchful eyes, |
| Carnatic :……………………… | [Carnatic classical vocal swara improvisations] |
| Male :Kangal pol ulavum bharathiyae | Male: O Goddess Saraswati, who moves like watchful eyes, |
| All :Kadaitherida varamarul marai pugazhthiru | All: Grant us boons for salvation, O revered mother praised by the Vedas, |
| Male | |
| Kalai saradha devi en thaaye | O Goddess Sharadamba of the arts, my mother! |
| Kalai saradha devi en thaaye | O Goddess Sharadamba of the arts, my mother! |
| Kanivaana inbamarul vaayae neeye | Grant me sweet and tender bliss, you alone. |
| Kalai saradha devi en thaaye..ye | O Goddess Sharadamba of the arts, my mother! |
ஆயக் கலைகள் அறுபத்து நான்கினையும்
ஏய உணர்விக்கும் என் அம்மை
தூய உருப்பளிங்கு போலாவாள்
என் உள்ளத்தின் உள்ளே இருப்பவள்
இங்கு வாராது இடர்.....ஆஆஆஆ...
My mother who causes one to comprehend
all the sixty-four fine arts,
is like a pure crystal in form,
and resides deep within my heart.
No affliction shall ever reach here...
கலை சாரதா தேவி என் தாயே
கலை சாரதா தேவி என் தாயே
கனிவான இன்பமருள் வாயே நீயே
சாரதா தேவி என் தாயே....ஏ ..
O Goddess Sharadamba of the arts, my mother!
O Goddess Sharadamba of the arts, my mother!
Grant me sweet and tender bliss, you alone.
Goddess Sharada, my mother!
கான மேவும் இயலோடிசையாலே
ஹா ...ஆஅ
கான மேவும் இயலோடிசையாலே
கான மேவும் இயலோடிசையாலே
கான மேவும் இயலோடிசையாலே
Through literature and music filled with song,
Haa..aa.aa..
Through literature and music filled with song,
Through literature and music filled with song,
Through literature and music filled with song,
கலைஞர் உள்ளமதில் காவியம் போலே
கலைஞர் உள்ளமதில் காவியம் போலே
கலைஞர் உள்ளமதில் காவியம் போலே
கலைஞர் உள்ளமதில் ஹா ..ஆஅ...
கலைஞர் உள்ளமதில் ஹா ..ஆஅ...
கலைஞர் உள்ளமதில் ஹா ..ஆஅ...ஆஆஆ.. ஆஆஆ
கலைஞர் உள்ளமதில் காவியம் போலே
Like an epic poem inside the heart of artists,
Like an epic poem inside the heart of artists,
Like an epic poem inside the heart of artists,
Inside the heart of artists... ha..aaa.aaa
Inside the heart of artists... ha..aaa.aaa
Inside the heart of artists... ha..aaa.aaa
Like an epic poem inside the heart of artists,
கண்கள் போல் உலவும் பாரதியே
கண்கள் போல் உலவும் பாரதியே
கண்கள் போல் உலவும் பாரதியே
கர்நாடிக் :
...............
கண்கள் போல் உலவும் பாரதியே
அனைவரும் : கடைத்தேறிட வரமருள் மறை புகழ் திருக்
O Goddess Saraswati, who moves like watchful eyes,
O Goddess Saraswati, who moves like watchful eyes,
O Goddess Saraswati, who moves like watchful eyes,
[Carnatic classical vocal swara improvisations]
Male: O Goddess Saraswati, who moves like watchful eyes,
All: Grant us boons for salvation, O revered mother praised by the Vedas,
கலை சாரதா தேவி என் தாயே
கலை சாரதா தேவி என் தாயே
கனிவான இன்பமருள் வாயே நீயே
கலை சாரதா தேவி என் தாயே....
O Goddess Sharadamba of the arts, my mother!
O Goddess Sharadamba of the arts, my mother!
Grant me sweet and tender bliss, you alone.
O Goddess Sharadamba of the arts, my mother!
Aaya aklaigal arupathu naanginaiyum
My mother who causes one to comprehend
Yeya unarvikkum en ammai
all the sixty-four fine arts,
Thooya urupalinghu polaavaal
is like a pure crystal in form,
En ullathin ullae iruppaval
and resides deep within my heart.
Inghu varadhu idar…aaa..aa..aa
No affliction shall ever reach here...
Kalai saradha devi en thaaye
O Goddess Sharadamba of the arts, my mother!
Kalai saradha devi en thaaye
O Goddess Sharadamba of the arts, my mother!
Kanivaana inbamarul vaayae neeye
Grant me sweet and tender bliss, you alone.
Saradha devi en thaaye..ye
Goddess Sharada, my mother!
Gaana maevum iyalodi isaiyaalae
Through literature and music filled with song,
Haa..aa.aa..
Haa..aa.aa..
Gaana maevum iyalodi isaiyaalae
Through literature and music filled with song,
Gaana maevum iyalodi isaiyaalae
Through literature and music filled with song,
Gaana maevum iyalodi isaiyaalae
Through literature and music filled with song,
Kalaingar ulalmadhil kaaviyam polae
Like an epic poem inside the heart of artists,
Kalaingar ulalmadhil kaaviyam polae
Like an epic poem inside the heart of artists,
Kalaingar ulalmadhil kaaviyam polae
Like an epic poem inside the heart of artists,
Kalaingar ulalmadhil ..ha..aaa.aaa
Inside the heart of artists... ha..aaa.aaa
Kalaingar ulalmadhil ..ha..aaa.aaa
Inside the heart of artists... ha..aaa.aaa
Kalaingar ulalmadhil ..ha..aaa.aaa..aaa..aa..aa
Inside the heart of artists... ha..aaa.aaa
Kalaingar ulalmadhil kaaviyam polae
Like an epic poem inside the heart of artists,
Kangal pol ulavum bharathiyae
O Goddess Saraswati, who moves like watchful eyes,
Kangal pol ulavum bharathiyae
O Goddess Saraswati, who moves like watchful eyes,
Kangal pol ulavum bharathiyae
O Goddess Saraswati, who moves like watchful eyes,
Carnatic :………………………
[Carnatic classical vocal swara improvisations]
Male :Kangal pol ulavum bharathiyae
Male: O Goddess Saraswati, who moves like watchful eyes,
All :Kadaitherida varamarul marai pugazhthiru
All: Grant us boons for salvation, O revered mother praised by the Vedas,
Kalai saradha devi en thaaye
O Goddess Sharadamba of the arts, my mother!
Kalai saradha devi en thaaye
O Goddess Sharadamba of the arts, my mother!
Kanivaana inbamarul vaayae neeye
Grant me sweet and tender bliss, you alone.
Kalai saradha devi en thaaye..ye
O Goddess Sharadamba of the arts, my mother!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic song from Kalaivanan (1959) is a solemn invocation to Goddess Sharada (Saraswati), the deity of knowledge, music, and wisdom. The lyrics open with a traditional tribute to the goddess who bestows mastery over all sixty-four classical arts (Aayatha Kalaigal Arupathu Naangu). Described as pure as a crystal and residing within the devotee's heart, she wards off all afflictions and sorrow. The song further extols her influence on literature (Iyal) and music (Isai), stating that she dwells in the creative hearts of artists like timeless epic poetry. The devotees pray to her as the divine vision guiding their steps and seek her blessings for spiritual liberation and everlasting happiness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Thooya urupalinghu polaavaal”
Compares the pure form of Goddess Saraswati to a clear, spotless crystal (Thooya Urupalingu).
Alliteration (Monai / Etukai)
“Gaana maevum iyalodi isaiyaalae”
Use of matching rhythmic sounds and initial/second letter rhyming pattern (Gaana / Kalaingar).
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Kangal pol ulavum bharathiyae”
Compares the guidance of Goddess Saraswati (Bharathi) to the constant watchful motion of eyes.
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Trivia
Kalaivanan (1959) is a classical musical drama starring A. Nageswara Rao and P. Bhanumathi. The opening line 'Aaya kalaigal arupathu naanginaiyum' directly references the ancient Tamil literary classification of the 64 traditional arts and crafts.
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