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Nee Edhu Ninaipaayo

From Pen Ondru Kanden · 1974

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Pen Ondru Kanden
Movie release year
1974
Lyrics added on
18 Feb 2024

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Om enum manthiraththil uthikindra porulae
Omkaara naathaththil olikkindra arulae
Thoomani maadaththil thulangum nalloliyae
Thooyavar neyaththil thuthipaadum kaviyae
Nee edhu ninaippaayo adhu nadakkum
Nee edhu ninaippaayo adhu nadakkum
Un aanai illaavidil edhu nadakkum
Boothalam thanai kaakkum arul maari
Ena paer vilangum thaayae karumaari
Boothalam thanai kaakkum arul maari
Ena paer vilangum thaayae karumaari
Nee edhu ninaippaayo adhu nadakkum
Thirukkadaiyoor vilangum abhirami
Ezhil thillaiyil nadam puriyum sivagami
Thirukkadaiyoor vilangum abhirami
Ezhil thillaiyil nadam puriyum sivagami
Samayapuram pottrum magamaayi
Entha samayamum thuthi paadum thirisooli
Samayapuram pottrum magamaayi
Entha samayamum thuthi paadum thirisooli
Nee edhu ninaippaayo adhu nadakkum
Niththamum naan paada seithaval nee
Isai nyaanam ennum mazhaiyai peithaval nee
Niththamum naan paada seithaval nee
Isai nyaanam ennum mazhaiyai peithaval nee
Vendiya varam thanthu aandarulae…yae yae…yae…
Vendiya varam thanthu aandarulae….
Oru vaerkaattil veettrirukkum perezhilae
Thiru vaerkaattil veettrirukkum perezhilae
Nee edhu ninaippaayi adhu nadakkum
Un aanai illaavidil edhu nadakkum
Boothalam thanai kaakkum arul maari
Ena paer vilangum thaayae karumaari
Ena paer vilangum thaayae karumaari…ee…ee
O divine essence rising from the chant of 'Om',
O grace echoing in the sacred sound of Omkara,
O radiant light shining in gem-studded halls,
O poem of praise born from the love of pure souls...
Whatever you wish will surely come to pass,
Whatever you wish will surely come to pass,
Without your command, what can ever happen?
You are the shower of grace that protects the earth,
O Mother renowned as Karumari!
You are the shower of grace that protects the earth,
O Mother renowned as Karumari!
Whatever you wish will surely come to pass,
You are Abirami shining in Thirukkadaiyur,
And Sivakami dancing in beautiful Thillai,
You are Abirami shining in Thirukkadaiyur,
And Sivakami dancing in beautiful Thillai,
You are Mahamayi adored in Samayapuram,
The trident-bearing Goddess praised at all times...
You are Mahamayi adored in Samayapuram,
The trident-bearing Goddess praised at all times...
Whatever you wish will surely come to pass,
You are the one who made me sing every day,
You are the one who showered the wisdom of music on me,
You are the one who made me sing every day,
You are the one who showered the wisdom of music on me,
Grant the boons I ask for and bless me with your grace...
Grant the boons I ask for and bless me with your grace...
O supreme beauty seated in Verkaadu,
O supreme beauty seated in sacred Thiruverkaadu...
Whatever you wish will surely come to pass,
Without your command, what can ever happen?
You are the shower of grace that protects the earth,
O Mother renowned as Karumari,
O Mother renowned as Karumari...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This devotional song is a profound hymn dedicated to the Divine Mother, addressed in her various revered forms across Tamil Nadu shrines—such as Karumari of Thiruvaerkadu, Abhirami of Thirukkadaiyur, Sivagami of Thillai (Chidambaram), and Mahamayi of Samayapuram. The lyrics express absolute surrender to Her divine will, acknowledging that nothing moves in the universe without Her cosmic command. The devotee humbly attributes all artistic ability, musical wisdom, and singing talent to the Mother's unconditional grace, praying for Her continued protection and blessings.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Om enum manthiraththil uthikindra porulae / Omkaara naathaththil olikkindra arulae”

The second consonant 'm' matches across line pairs, creating a melodious rhythm (Om / Omkaara, Thoomani / Thooyavar).

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

“Isai nyaanam ennum mazhaiyai peithaval nee”

Musical wisdom is beautifully visualised as a refreshing rain ('Isai nyaanam ennum mazhai').

Anaphora / Rhetorical Question

“Un aanai illaavidil edhu nadakkum”

Repetition of the line asserting divine omnipotence and emphasizing that no cosmic event occurs without Her order.

Emonymic Titles / Alliteration

“Samayapuram pottrum magamaayi / Entha samayamum thuthi paadum thirisooli”

Clever wordplay on 'Samaya' ( Samayapuram / entha samayamum), linking the sacred place Samayapuram with 'any time/moment'.

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Trivia

Composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Vaali and rendered by P. Susheela, this track stands as one of the hallmark devotional melodies in Tamil cinema from the 1970s. Vaali's clever use of punning on 'Samayapuram' and 'samayam' (time/opportunity) remains a classic example of his signature lyricism in devotional film songs.

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