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Lyrics & meaning

Maasatru Uyarntha

From Mathar Kula Manickam · 1956

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singer
Vaidegi
Music director
S. Rajeswara Rao
Details
Mathar Kula Manickam1956

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Maasattru uyarndha maragadhamaeO flawless, exalted emerald!
Maniyae ..yeeO precious gem!
Madhurapuri valar pesarkariyaO invaluable glory blossoming in the city of Madurai,
Meigyaana pizhambaeO embodiment of true divine wisdom!
Kailai malai eesarkkiniya innamudhaeO sweet nectar beloved to the Lord of Mount Kailash!
Ninnadiyil neengaadha anbudanaeWith unwavering devotion to your divine feet,
Vaasarkadaiyil vandhadaindhenaeI have reached and surrendered at your doorstep.
Vadivambighaiyae vaadhindriO Goddess Vadivambigai, without any hesitation,
Neesattru aravae marandhaayoo ..hooHave you completely forgotten me without showing a trace of grace?
Dhasarkku eliya thaayaeO Mother who is easily accessible to your humble devotees,
Iththarunam arulvaayae..ye..ye ..ye..Please bestow your divine grace upon me at this very moment!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This soul-stirring devotional prayer is addressed to the Divine Mother, Vadivambigai (Goddess Meenakshi). The singer praises the Mother as an unblemished emerald, a precious gem, true wisdom personified, and the sweet nectar loved by Lord Shiva of Mount Kailash. Expressing deep, unwavering love at Her divine feet, the devotee stands at Her doorstep pleading for grace, questioning if She has forgotten Her child, and invoking Her compassionate nature as one who is ever-accessible to Her devotees to bless them immediately.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Meigyaana pizhambae

The Goddess is directly compared to an unblemished emerald ('Maasattru uyarndha maragadhamae') and the embodiment of absolute truth and wisdom ('Meigyaana pizhambae').

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Maasattru uyarndha maragadhamae

Repetition of the 'Ma' sound in 'Maasattru' and 'maragadhamae' creates a soothing rhythmic flow in the opening line.

Apostrophe (Direct Address)

Vadivambighaiyae vaadhindri

The lyricist directly addresses Goddess Vadivambigai using evocative vocative forms ('Vadivambighaiyae', 'Maniyae', 'Innamudhae').

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Trivia

Mathar Kula Manickam (1956) is a classic Tamil film directed by T. Prakash Rao, starring Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, and A. Nageswara Rao. The music score composed by S. Rajeswara Rao is highly regarded for its deep classical foundation and evocative devotional compositions.

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