Kalaimaadhum Alaimaadhum
From Rathna Kumar · 1949
- Lyricist
- Papanasam Sivan
- Singer
- P. Bhanumathi
- Music directors
- G. Ramanathan, C. R. Subbaraman
- Details
- Rathna Kumar1949
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kalaimaadhum alaimaadhum irupuramum | Saraswati and Lakshmi seated on both sides worshipping you, |
| Amarndhu thozha kadaikkan nokkum | As you cast your graceful side-glance upon them, |
| Ulageendra unadhu ila nagaimugam kandu… | Seeing your tender smiling face that gave birth to the universe... |
| Aa…aa… | Aa...aa... |
| Kadaikkan nokkum ulageendra | Casting a side-glance, O Mother who birthed the universe, |
| Unadhu ila nagaimugam kandu | Seeing your tender smiling face, |
| Ullam aanandha vellam alaimodha | As the heart overflows like a surging flood of joy, |
| Thottilittu thaalaatti | Placing you in a cradle and singing a lullaby, |
| Unn mazhalai amudham unda | To partake in the sweet nectar of your baby talk, |
| Malairaajan seidha maathavam | Was the great penance performed by Himavan, the King of Mountains. |
| Pugazhum tharamo moovulaga maadhaa | Is it possible to fully praise you, O Mother of the three worlds? |
| Female | |
| Inbam koduppaval nee | You are the giver of joy, |
| Inbam koduppaval nee | You are the giver of joy, |
| Nambinor thunbam thudaippaval nee | You are the one who wipes away the sorrow of those who trust in you, |
| Ambaa | O Divine Mother! |
| Inbam koduppaval nee | You are the giver of joy, |
| Nambinor thunbam thudaippaval nee | You are the one who wipes away the sorrow of those who trust in you, |
| Female | |
| Unn baaram unn adiyaal | Your burden rests upon your humble devotee, |
| Unn baaram unn adiyaal ambaa | Your burden rests upon your humble devotee, O Divine Mother, |
| Unn baaram unn adiyaal | Your burden rests upon your humble devotee, |
| Paedhai enakku | For naive and innocent me, |
| Unn paadham thunai yarivaai | Know that your divine feet are my only refuge, |
| Inbam koduppaval nee | You are the giver of joy. |
கலைமாதும் அலைமாதும் இருபுறமும்
அமர்ந்து தொழக் கடைக்கண் நோக்கும்
உலகீன்ற உனது இள நகைமுகம் கண்டு...அஆ...அஆ...
கடைக்கண் நோக்கும் உலகீன்ற
உனது இள நகைமுகம் கண்டு
உள்ளம் ஆனந்த வெள்ளம் அலைமோத
தொட்டிலிட்டுத் தாலாட்டி
உன் மழலை அமுதம் உண்ட
மலைராஜன் செய்த மாதவம்
புகழும் தரமோ மூவுலக மாதா
Saraswati and Lakshmi seated on both sides worshipping you,
As you cast your graceful side-glance upon them,
Seeing your tender smiling face that gave birth to the universe...
Aa...aa...
Casting a side-glance, O Mother who birthed the universe,
Seeing your tender smiling face,
As the heart overflows like a surging flood of joy,
Placing you in a cradle and singing a lullaby,
To partake in the sweet nectar of your baby talk,
Was the great penance performed by Himavan, the King of Mountains.
Is it possible to fully praise you, O Mother of the three worlds?
இன்பம் கொடுப்பவள் நீ
இன்பம் கொடுப்பவள் நீ
நம்பினோர் துன்பம் துடைப்பவள் நீ
அம்பா
இன்பம் கொடுப்பவள் நீ
நம்பினோர் துன்பம் துடைப்பவள் நீ
You are the giver of joy,
You are the giver of joy,
You are the one who wipes away the sorrow of those who trust in you,
O Divine Mother!
You are the giver of joy,
You are the one who wipes away the sorrow of those who trust in you,
உன் பாரம் உன் அடியாள்
உன் பாரம் உன் அடியாள் அம்பா
உன் பாரம் உன் அடியாள்
பேதை எனக்கு
உன் பாதம் துணை யறிவாய்
இன்பம் கொடுப்பவள் நீ
Your burden rests upon your humble devotee,
Your burden rests upon your humble devotee, O Divine Mother,
Your burden rests upon your humble devotee,
For naive and innocent me,
Know that your divine feet are my only refuge,
You are the giver of joy.
Kalaimaadhum alaimaadhum irupuramum
Saraswati and Lakshmi seated on both sides worshipping you,
Amarndhu thozha kadaikkan nokkum
As you cast your graceful side-glance upon them,
Ulageendra unadhu ila nagaimugam kandu…
Seeing your tender smiling face that gave birth to the universe...
Aa…aa…
Aa...aa...
Kadaikkan nokkum ulageendra
Casting a side-glance, O Mother who birthed the universe,
Unadhu ila nagaimugam kandu
Seeing your tender smiling face,
Ullam aanandha vellam alaimodha
As the heart overflows like a surging flood of joy,
Thottilittu thaalaatti
Placing you in a cradle and singing a lullaby,
Unn mazhalai amudham unda
To partake in the sweet nectar of your baby talk,
Malairaajan seidha maathavam
Was the great penance performed by Himavan, the King of Mountains.
Pugazhum tharamo moovulaga maadhaa
Is it possible to fully praise you, O Mother of the three worlds?
Inbam koduppaval nee
You are the giver of joy,
Inbam koduppaval nee
You are the giver of joy,
Nambinor thunbam thudaippaval nee
You are the one who wipes away the sorrow of those who trust in you,
Ambaa
O Divine Mother!
Inbam koduppaval nee
You are the giver of joy,
Nambinor thunbam thudaippaval nee
You are the one who wipes away the sorrow of those who trust in you,
Unn baaram unn adiyaal
Your burden rests upon your humble devotee,
Unn baaram unn adiyaal ambaa
Your burden rests upon your humble devotee, O Divine Mother,
Unn baaram unn adiyaal
Your burden rests upon your humble devotee,
Paedhai enakku
For naive and innocent me,
Unn paadham thunai yarivaai
Know that your divine feet are my only refuge,
Inbam koduppaval nee
You are the giver of joy.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This devotional song praises Goddess Parvati (Amba), celebrating her supreme divinity and maternal grace. The speaker describes how even Saraswati (Kalaimagal) and Lakshmi (Alaimagal) worship her from either side. It highlights the supreme fortune of Himavan, the King of Mountains, who was blessed to rock the infant Goddess in a cradle and enjoy her divine infant speech. The song transitions into a passionate plea for protection, hailing the Goddess as the dispenser of ultimate joy and the savior who dispels the grief of devout believers. Recognizing one's own innocence and ignorance, the devotee surrenders completely at her sacred feet, seeking her refuge and enduring grace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kalaimaadhum alaimaadhum irupuramum”
The second consonant 'la' matches in 'Kalaimaadhum' and 'alaimaadhum', creating a melodic Tamil poetic rhythm.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Ullam aanandha vellam alaimodha”
The joy within the heart is metaphorically described as a surging flood ('aanandha vellam').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Unn mazhalai amudham unda”
Childish babble/speech is metaphorically described as divine nectar ('mazhalai amudham').
Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Inbam koduppaval nee”
The line 'Inbam koduppaval nee' is repeated to emphasize the joyful nature of the divine Mother.
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Trivia
'Rathna Kumar' (1949) was a classical Tamil cinematic drama starring P. U. Chinnappa and M. G. Ramachandran. The lyrics were penned by the famed composer and lyricist Papanasam Sivan, known as Tamil music's 'Tamil Tyagayya' for his deep devotional Carnatic compositions.
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