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Nalla Vaazhvu

From Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy · 2005

Lyricist
Mu. Metha
Singers
Karthik, Manjari
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy
Movie release year
2005
Lyrics added on
23 Jan 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Nalla vaazhvu
Thodangum naalum udhayamaanadhu
Nalla vaazhvu
Thodangum naalum udhayamaanadhu
Nidham naama kumbidum amman
Kanna thorandhu paatthadhu
Nalla vaazhvu
Thodangum naalum udhayamaanadhu
Nidham naama kumbidum amman
Kanna thorandhu paatthadhu
Veedellaam velanga muthu velakka yethunga
Kaedellaam velaga vanna maala saathunga
Nalla vaazhvu
Thodangum naalum udhayamaanadhu
Veedu vaasal thottamunnu
Vaazhbavana paathu puttaa
Vaai polandhu vayireriyum ooru
Thanga nizhal yedhum indri
Vaazhndhirukka paathu puttaa
Thaalam kotti sirichirukkum paaru
Rendum ketta ooru…
Rendum ketta ooru
Thattukettu pogaama
Onna nambum ennam
Vittupputtu pogaama
Nalla vazhi thandha saamikku
Nandri yenna solla
{Nalla vaazhvu
Thodangum naalum udhayamaanadhu
Nidham naama kumbidum amman
Kanna thorandhu paatthadhu} (2)
Saamiyae saranam aiyappaa
Saamiyae saranam aiyappaa
Saamiyae saranam aiyappaa
Saamiyae saranam aiyappaa
Saami thindhaga thom
Saranam aiyappa thindhaga thom
Saami thindhaga thom
Saranam aiyappa thindhaga thom
Saami thindhaga thom
Saranam aiyappa thindhaga thom
Engae oru paadhai ena
Thaedi thirindhaal
Ingae un paadhai ena kaatti koduppaan
Naalum nilai maarum
Indha poiyar ulagil
Neeyae vandhu serppaai ingu unmai vazhiyil
Ezhaikkiraivan… aa… aa… aa… aa…
Ezhaikkiraivan engal
Pandhala raajanadaa
Yethi pugazhum endha
Saadhikkum nesanadaa
Un malai yerum manusanukku
Mannil vaazhkkai undu
{Nalla vaazhvu
Thodangum naalum udhayamaanadhu
Nidham naama kumbidum amman
Kanna thorandhu paatthadhu} (2)
Veedellaam velanga muthu velakka yethunga
Kaedellaam velaga vanna maala saathunga
Nalla vaazhvu
Thodangum naalum udhayamaanadhu
Nidham naama kumbidum amman
Kanna thorandhu paatthadhu
A good life—
The day it begins has finally dawned!
A good life—
The day it begins has finally dawned!
The Goddess we worship every day
Has opened Her eyes and blessed us!
A good life—
The day it begins has finally dawned!
The Goddess we worship every day
Has opened Her eyes and blessed us!
Light bright pearl lamps so the entire house shines!
Adorn colorful garlands so all misfortunes fade away!
A good life—
The day it begins has finally dawned!
If they see someone living well
With a house, a yard, and a garden,
This town stares in open-mouthed jealousy!
Yet, if they see someone living
Without even a patch of shade to rest under,
Look, they clap their hands and mock them!
What a fickle town...
What a two-faced town!
Without letting us lose our way,
Without letting our faith in You
Ever slip away and fade,
To the Lord who showed us the right path,
How can we ever express our thanks?
A good life—
The day it begins has finally dawned!
The Goddess we worship every day
Has opened Her eyes and blessed us!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa (Lord Ayyappa, I surrender to You)
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa (Lord Ayyappa, I surrender to You)
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa (Lord Ayyappa, I surrender to You)
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa (Lord Ayyappa, I surrender to You)
Swami Thinthaka Thom
Saranam Ayyappa Thinthaka Thom
Swami Thinthaka Thom
Saranam Ayyappa Thinthaka Thom
Swami Thinthaka Thom
Saranam Ayyappa Thinthaka Thom
When we wander around searching,
Wondering where the way is,
He shows us and says, 'Here is your path!'
In this world full of dishonest people
Where fortunes change every day,
You come and lead us onto the path of truth!
The God of the poor... Ah... ah... ah... ah...
The God of the poor is our
Beloved King of Pandalam!
To anyone who sings His praises,
He is a true friend beyond all castes!
For the person who climbs Your holy mountain,
A prosperous life on this earth is guaranteed!
A good life—
The day it begins has finally dawned!
The Goddess we worship every day
Has opened Her eyes and blessed us!
Light bright pearl lamps so the entire house shines!
Adorn colorful garlands so all misfortunes fade away!
A good life—
The day it begins has finally dawned!
The Goddess we worship every day
Has opened Her eyes and blessed us!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from 'Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy' is a devotional and philosophical reflection on life, gratitude, and divine grace. It opens with celebration, acknowledging that a good life has dawned because the deity worshipped daily has bestowed her benevolent gaze upon the household. The lyrics contrast the judgmental nature of worldly society—which envies prosperity and mocks poverty—with the steadfast, impartial guidance of the Divine.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Thattukettu pogaama / Vittupputtu pogaama

The second letter 'tt' matches between 'Thattukettu' and 'Vittupputtu', creating rhythmic harmony across lines.

Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)

Veedellaam velanga muthu velakka yethunga

Repetition of the 'Ve' sound at the start of words ('Veedellaam', 'velanga') enhances poetic flow.

Anaphora / Devotional Repetition

Saamiyae saranam aiyappaa

The repeated chanting of 'Saamiyae saranam aiyappaa' reinforces intense devotional fervor (Bhakti).

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Trivia

The film 'Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy' (2005) was directed by and starred cinematographer-director Thangar Bachan. Although metadata often lists the music director as unknown for specific track uploads, the soundtrack for the film was composed by maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by celebrated poet Mu. Metha.

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