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Maasilaa Selvame Vaazhga Nee

From Harichandra -1944 Film · 1944

Lyricist
C. A. Lakshmana Das
Singers
S. Kannamba, Chorus
Music director
S. V. Venkatraman
Details
Harichandra -1944 Film1944

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Maasilaa selvamae vaazhga neeLong live you, oh flawless treasure!
Maasilaa selvamae vaazhga neeLong live you, oh flawless treasure!
Ulaghil maaraa aasiyaalaeBy the unchanging blessings of the world,
Ulaghil maaraa aasiyaalaeBy the unchanging blessings of the world,
Maasilaa selvamae vaazhga neeLong live you, oh flawless treasure!
Maasilaa selvamae vaazhga neeLong live you, oh flawless treasure!
Female
Maasu dhyaana maraimudhalaanaRooted in pure meditation and ancient scriptures,
Maasu dhyaana maraimudhalaanaRooted in pure meditation and ancient scriptures,
Raajjiya gnaana moodhor vaazhLiving with state wisdom and the blessings of elders,
Raajjiya gnaana moodhor vaazhLiving with state wisdom and the blessings of elders,
Agilamae pughazavaeSo that the entire world praises you,
Agilamae pughazavaeSo that the entire world praises you,
Aadhithyaa bagavaanarul vaazhMay you live with the grace of Lord Sun,
Aadhithyaa bagavaanarul vaazhMay you live with the grace of Lord Sun,
Yen aaval theera aamen baalaaFulfilling my heart's deepest yearning, amen my child,
Aaval theera aamen baalaaFulfilling my yearning, amen my child,
Female
Maasilaa selvamae vaazhga neeLong live you, oh flawless treasure!
Maasilaa selvamae vaazhga neeLong live you, oh flawless treasure!
Chorus
Ennaalum vaazhga sugamaai ilavarasanMay the young prince live in eternal happiness,
Ennaalum vaazhga sugamaai ilavarasanMay the young prince live in eternal happiness,
Naalaiyoru geedhai pottri pughazhndharulaSo that tomorrow a divine song praises and honors his virtue,
Ennaalum vaazhga sugamaai …..May he live in happiness forever...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a loving lullaby and benediction offered to the young prince in the 1944 film Harichandra. The lyricist shower heartfelt blessings on the young royal heir, referring to him as a flawless treasure. The lyrics pray for the prince to be endowed with scriptural wisdom, the counsel of elders, and the divine grace of the Sun God (Adithya Bhagavan), so that he may rule happily and earn eternal fame throughout the world.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora (Repetition)

Maasilaa selvamae vaazhga nee

The line 'Maasilaa selvamae vaazhga nee' is repeated multiple times to emphasize maternal affection and solemn blessing.

Metaphor

Maasilaa selvamae vaazhga nee

Addressing the child as 'Maasilaa selvamae' (Flawless/Spotless Treasure) metaphorically equates the child to an invaluable gemstone or wealth.

Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)

Maasu dhyaana maraimudhalaana

Matching initial sounds across adjacent phrases like 'Maasilaa' and 'Maasu' enhances the rhythmic flow of the traditional verse.

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Trivia

Harichandra (1944), starring P. U. Chinnappa and P. Kannamba, was a major hit of its era based on the legend of King Harishchandra. Lyrics were penned by C. A. Lakshmana Das, who wrote several classic mythological film songs in the 1940s.

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