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Lyrics & meaning

Maalini Soolini

From Pottu Amman · 2000

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
Swarnalatha, Narayanan
Music director
S. D. Shanthakumar
Details
Pottu Amman2000

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Maalini soozhiniyaeOh Maalini, the one carrying the trident!
Mahishaasoora marththiniyaeSlayer of the demon Mahishasura!
Anthara narthiniyaeDancer in the cosmic realm!
Aaththaadi neeliniyaeOh mother, dark-complexioned blue goddess!
Female
Pottu ammaaGoddess Pottu Amman!
Pagai vettum ammaaMother who destroys enemies!
Chorus :ThaayaeOh Mother!
Female :Vettri kottum ammaaMother who heralds victory!
Ezhunthu vaadi ammaaRise and come, Mother!
Chorus
Pottu ammaaGoddess Pottu Amman!
Pagai vettum ammaaMother who destroys enemies!
Vettri kottum ammaaMother who heralds victory!
Ezhunthu vaadi ammaaRise and come, Mother!
Female
SakthiyammaaGoddess of power, Mother!
Sagala yukthiyammaaGoddess of all divine wisdom and tactics!
Engal bakthiyammaaMother who accepts our devotion!
Paarththu vaadiyammaaLook upon us and come, Mother!
Female
Thaayae sakthiyammaaOh Mother, embodiment of supreme power!
Sagala yukthiyammaaGoddess of all wisdom and tactics!
Engal bakthiyammaaaMother who accepts our devotion!
Paarththu vaadiyammaaLook upon us and come, Mother!
Chorus
Pongal vaiththomWe prepared sweet pongal offerings,
Poojai vaiththom amma nee vaaWe performed worship rituals, come Mother!
Engal pottum poovumOur vermillion bindi and flowers,
Kaakka venum thaayaeYou must protect, oh Mother!
Chorus
VeppillaiyaalWith sacred neem leaves,
Malai ittom singaari vaaWe adorned a garland, beautiful one come!
Engal vedhanaiyaiOur suffering and deep agony,
Theerkka vendum ammaaYou must alleviate, Mother!
Male
Maalini soozhiniyaeOh Maalini, the one carrying the trident!
Mahishaasoora marththiniyaeSlayer of the demon Mahishasura!
Anthara narthiniyaeDancer in the cosmic realm!
Aaththaadi neeliniyaeOh mother, dark-complexioned blue goddess!
Female
Peththa pillaiWill the life of the child born to us,
Uyir pazhi pogumaaBe lost to a tragic sacrifice?
Peraattral theemaikkkauWill supreme cosmic power,
Thalai saayumaaBow its head down to evil?
Chorus
MaruleshwariOh Maruleshwari!
Ammaa jegatheeshwariMother Jegatheeshwari, ruler of the world!
VaageshwariOh Vaageshwari, goddess of speech!
Thaayae parameshwariOh Mother Parameshwari, the supreme goddess!
Female
Thaayae neeyumOh Mother, if even you,
Emmai kaivittaalaeAbandon us in this hour,
Thaanal meedhu panjaagaLike cotton cast upon burning embers,
ThaangaathammaaWe cannot endure it, Mother!
Chorus
YaageshariOh Yaageshwari!
Ammaa vaageshwariMother Vaageshwari!
DhurgeshwariOh Dhurgeshwari!
Thaayae amutheshwariMother Amutheshwari, giver of divine nectar!
Male
Nambi nindromWe stood trusting you,
Unnai naalum ammaaEvery single day, Mother!
Nambikkai vilakketraTo light the lamp of hope,
Vaaraai ammaaPlease come, Mother!
Chorus :Om om omOm Om Om
Female
Pottu ammaaGoddess Pottu Amman!
Pagai vettum ammaaMother who destroys enemies!
Vettri kottum ammaaMother who heralds victory!
Ezhunthu vaadi ammaaRise and come, Mother!
Male
Maalini soozhiniyaeOh Maalini, the one carrying the trident!
Mahishaasoora marththiniyaeSlayer of the demon Mahishasura!
Anthara narthiniyaeDancer in the cosmic realm!
Aaththaadi neeliniyaeOh mother, dark-complexioned blue goddess!
Chorus: Om om omOm Om Om
Female
Andam bindamThe entire universe and cosmos,
Unthan aatchi ammaaIs under your divine reign, Mother!
Arul odhi kirunaththilIn the grace of your holy chanting,
AnaiyaathamaaWill the sacred flame ever extinguish?
Chorus
RajeshwariOh Rajeshwari!
Thaayae marulaeshwariMother Marulaeshwari!
PaaleshwariOh Paaleshwari!
Ammaa vaageshwariMother Vaageshwari!
Female
Chandhiran sooriyanThe movement of moon and sun,
Vidhi thaanammaaIs your divine decree, Mother!
Adharmaththin irul vanthuCan the darkness of unrighteousness,
Adhai moodumaaEver shroud them completely?
Chorus
PaalaeshwariOh Paalaeshwari!
Ammaa kaaleeshwariMother Kaaleeshwari!
JodhishwariOh Jodhishwari, goddess of divine light!
Sarppam sorrneshwariAdorned with serpents, golden goddess Sorrneshwari!
Male
Pillaikku sakthi neeTo your child, divine strength,
Tharuvaai ammaaYou shall grant, Mother!
Un oru paarvai aayuthamA single glance of yours,
Aagum ammaaWill become a formidable weapon, Mother!
Chorus :Om om omOm Om Om
Male
Pottu ammaaGoddess Pottu Amman!
Pagai vettum ammaaMother who destroys enemies!
Vettri kottum ammaaMother who heralds victory!
Ezhunthu vaadi ammaaRise and come, Mother!
Male
Pottu ammaaGoddess Pottu Amman!
Ezhunthu vaadi ammaaRise and come, Mother!
Pottu ammaaGoddess Pottu Amman!
Ezhunthu vaadi ammaaRise and come, Mother!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This devotional hymn from the movie 'Pottu Amman' is a powerful invocation directed to the supreme Goddess Amman (Shakti). The devotees address her through various sacred names—such as Mahishasura Mardhini, Parameshwari, Kaaleeshwari, and Jegatheeshwari—acknowledging her complete power over the universe, celestial bodies, and fate itself. The lyric depicts traditional Tamil worship practices, including offerings of pongal, sacred neem leaves, and flowers, as the devotees plead for protection against evil and relief from agony. The prayer expresses absolute surrender, asking the goddess to rise, light the lamp of hope, and grant her protective glance as a weapon against all darkness and injustice.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emoni (Second-letter Assonance / Rhyme)

Sakthiyammaa / Sagala yukthiyammaa / Engal bakthiyammaa

The second consonant 'kthi' rhymes across lines, creating rhythmic devotional harmony typical of Tamil temple chants.

Simile / Metaphor

Thaanal meedhu panjaaga / Thaangaathammaa

Compares helpless human suffering under hardship to delicate cotton burning instantly on hot coals.

Anaphora (Refrain)

Pottu ammaa / Pagai vettum ammaa / Vettri kottum ammaa / Ezhunthu vaadi ammaa

Repeated invocation of the deity's name and commands at regular intervals to build spiritual intensity.

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Trivia

'Pottu Amman' (2000) is a Tamil devotional fantasy film directed by K. Rajarajeshwar. The film starred Venu, Roja, and Suvalakshmi, with sound and music tracks heavily rooted in traditional Amman temple folk melodies and percussion beats designed to evoke spiritual fervor.

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