- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singers
- Vani Jairam, Chorus
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Raja Rishi
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Apr 2020
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vaazhga vaazhga
Azhagiya kalai nilavae endrum
Vaazhga vaazhgavae
Arul mazhai tharum mugilae endrum
Vaazhga vaazhgavae
Imaya malai pol pugazhil uyarndhaai
Unadhu kodaiyaal manadhil niraindhaai
Nalam peravae… aa… aa… aa…
Azhagiya kalai nilavae endrum
Vaazhga vaazhgavae
Arul mazhai tharum mugilae endrum
Vaazhga vaazhgavae
Murasu kotti varugira pagaivarin
Serukkinai thagarthidum bujabalam udaiyavanae
Pani malaiyl uraigira pirai madhi
Sivanadhu thiruvadi dhinam dhinam thozhubavanae
Ezhaigalin idhayam kuliravae
Aalugindra dharumathin thunaivaa
Kaasinikku oliyai kodukkavae
Kan vizhithu ezhundhidum thalaivaa
Raajathilakaa… aa… aa… aa…
Chadhur maraigal pugazhndhidum vagaiyinil
Periyavar vazhiyinil kadamaigal puribavanae
Dhinamum unnai thirumagal kalaimagal
Iruvarum valam varum perumaigal udaiyavanae
Kaaviyangal pugazhum mudhalvanae
Ganniyangal thazhaithida varuga
Nyaaniyargal vanangum arinjanae
Punniyangal polindhida varuga veera vadivae…
Nisasa neepa panini paama mapa gamapa
Gamapa gama pani pasanipa gamapa gamapa sagamapa
Tharikida tharikida tharikida thaam
Tharikida tharikida tharikida tharikida
Tharikidadha dheemtha tharikidadha dheemtha
Tharikidadha dheemtha tharikidadha dheemtha
Azhagiya kalai nilavae endrum
Vaazhga vaazhgavae
Arul mazhai tharum mugilae endrum
Vaazhga vaazhgavae
Imaya malai pol pugazhil uyarndhaai
Unadhu kodaiyaal manadhil niraindhaai
Nalam peravae… aa..aa…aa…
Azhagiya kalai nilavae endrum
Vaazhga vaazhgavae
Arul mazhai tharum mugilae endrum
Vaazhga vaazhgavae
Long live, long live!
O beautiful moon of the arts, forever
long may you live!
O cloud that showers the rain of grace, forever
long may you live!
Like the Himalayas, you rose high in fame,
with your generosity, you filled our hearts.
May everyone prosper and thrive... Ah... ah... ah...
O beautiful moon of the arts, forever
long may you live!
O cloud that showers the rain of grace, forever
long may you live!
Facing the enemies who march with beating drums,
you have the mighty strength of arms to crush their arrogance!
Dwelling on the snowy mountain with the crescent moon on His head,
you bow daily at the holy feet of Lord Shiva!
To bring comfort to the hearts of the poor,
O ruler who stands beside righteousness!
To bring radiant light to the entire earth,
O leader who awakens and rises!
O jewel among kings... Ah... ah... ah...
In a way praised by the four sacred Vedas,
you fulfill your duties following the path of wise elders!
Every day, the goddess of wealth and the goddess of learning
both surround you in great glory!
O foremost king praised in epic tales,
come, so that honor and dignity may flourish!
O wise scholar revered by enlightened sages,
come to shower holy blessings, O embodiment of courage!
Ni Sa Sa Ni Pa Pa Ni Ni Pa Ma Ma Pa Ga Ma Pa
Ga Ma Pa Ga Ma Pa Ni Pa Sa Ni Pa Ga Ma Pa Ga Ma Pa Sa Ga Ma Pa
Tharikita tharikita tharikita thaam
Tharikita tharikita tharikita tharikita
Tharikitadha theemtha tharikitadha theemtha
Tharikitadha theemtha tharikitadha theemtha
O beautiful moon of the arts, forever
long may you live!
O cloud that showers the rain of grace, forever
long may you live!
Like the Himalayas, you rose high in fame,
with your generosity, you filled our hearts.
May everyone prosper and thrive... Ah... ah... ah...
O beautiful moon of the arts, forever
long may you live!
O cloud that showers the rain of grace, forever
long may you live!
Chorus
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Azhagiya Kalai Nilave is a majestic classical praise song from the film Raja Rishi, extolling the heroic, generous, and spiritual virtues of a grand king and sage. The lyrics celebrate the leader's immense fame, which towers like the Himalayas, and his benevolence, which showers grace like rain clouds. He is depicted as a devout worshiper of Lord Shiva, a defender against proud enemies, and a benefactor blessed by both Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswati.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Imaya malai pol pugazhil uyarndhaai”
Compares the stature of the leader's fame to the grandeur and height of the Himalayan mountains.
Uvagam (Metaphor)
“Arul mazhai tharum mugilae endrum”
Metaphorically addresses the king as a rain cloud that bestows grace and kindness upon the people.
Solkattu & Swara Sahitya
“Nisasa neepa panini paama mapa gamapa”
Uses Carnatic rhythmic syllables (solkattu) and swaras to enhance the classical royal aura of the song.
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