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Needhi Dhevan Ulagil

From Harichandra – 1968 Film · 1968

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, R. Balasaraswathy
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Harichandra – 1968 Film
Movie release year
1968
Lyrics added on
30 Jan 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Needhi devan ulagil neeyallavo
Needhi devan ulagil neeyallavo
Inba nilaiyae yaavum un seyal allavoo
Needhi devan ulagil neeyallavo
Inba nilaiyae yaavum un seyal allavoo
Jyothiyae sudarae arul puri deva
Jyothiyae sudarae arul puri deva
Sollulagam magizhum vallalae vaa vaa
Both :Sollulagam magizhum vallalae vaa vaa
Needhi devan ulagil neeyallavo
Inba nilaiyae yaavum un seyal allavoo
Paavalarum naavalarum paamaalai soodavae
Chorus :Paamaalai soodavae
Male :Bhakta kodigal magizhndhu poomaalai podavae
Chorus :Poomaalai podavae
Male :Devaadhi devargalum nalaasi kooravae
Chorus :Nalaasi kooravae
Male :Tharisangin varungaala selvam nee vaazhgavae
Chorus :Selvam nee vaazhgavae…..vaazhgavae
Aren't you the God of Justice in this world?
Aren't you the God of Justice in this world?
Is not every joyful state your doing?
Aren't you the God of Justice in this world?
Is not every joyful state your doing?
O shining light, O glowing flame, grant your grace, O Lord!
O shining light, O glowing flame, grant your grace, O Lord!
O generous giver who delights the world of poets, come, come!
O generous giver who delights the world of poets, come, come!
Aren't you the God of Justice in this world?
Is not every joyful state your doing?
As poets and scholars offer garlands of verse,
Offering garlands of verse,
As millions of devotees joyfully place garlands of flowers,
Placing garlands of flowers,
As the greatest gods offer their gracious blessings,
Offering their gracious blessings,
O future treasure of King Trishanku, long may you live!
O precious treasure, long may you live... long may you live!
Male
Female
Male

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a grand praise celebrating a righteous ruler and divine entity, framing justice and cosmic joy as expressions of divine will. The lyric evokes a revered, festive atmosphere where scholars compose hymns of praise, devotees present floral garlands, and heavenly beings grant their blessings.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Internal Rhyme (Ethukai)

“Paavalarum naavalarum paamaalai soodavae”

The matching internal rhyme between 'Paavalarum' (poets) and 'Naavalarum' (orators) establishes a lyrical rhythm within the line.

Metaphor

“Paavalarum naavalarum paamaalai soodavae”

The term 'paamaalai' metaphors poetic verses as a woven garland of flowers, representing artistic devotion as an offering.

Apostrophe

“Jyothiyae sudarae arul puri deva”

Directly addressing the divine as 'Jyothiyae' (Oh sacred light) and 'Sudarae' (Oh radiant flame) to invoke grace.

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Trivia

The 1968 Tamil mythological film Harichandra, starring Sivaji Ganesan, featured a soundtrack composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics authored by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass.

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