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Palabishegam Then Abishegam

From Vetri Namathe · 1982

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
S. V. Ponnusami, Sundar Rajan, Vani Jairam
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Vetri Namathe
Movie release year
1982
Lyrics added on
17 Feb 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Paalaabhishegam thaenaabhisegam
Paaraalum ammanukkae
Namma paakkonum kann eduththae
Vaanangal jolikka melangal olikka
Un tholil poomaalai sootti
Intha oorengum kondaadum thirunaal
Paalaabhishegam thaenaabhisegam
Paaraalum ammanukkae
Namma paakkonum kann eduththae
……………..
: Thaayaana enakku thaayaana unakku
Naan konda vedhanaigal solvaen
Unnai naadaamal naanengu selvaen
Naan petra pillaigal nee thantha selvangal
Engendru sollammaa
Vedikkai ennammaa…..
……………..
Paalaabhishegam thaenaabhisegam
Paaraalum ammanukkae
Namma paakkonum kann eduththae
……………..
Annai angam engum vairam
Pillai enthan nenjum vairam
Ambigai nee konda selvam tharum
Nambikkai thaanae en selvam
Nambikkai vaadaamal nee ennai kaappaattru
Naalthorum illangal
Paanaikku vazhikkaattu….ooo…..ooooooooooooo….oo….
Paalaabhishegam thaenaabhisegam
Paaraalum ammanukkae
Namma paakkonum kann eduththae
Dheepangal eriya paapapanga azhiya
Dhevaaram paadida vanthaen
Adhil dheiveega raagangal thanthaen
Vaiyaththin nanmai nee vaanaththin ellai nee
Eppothum sakthi nee un anbu bakthan naan….
Ooo…..ooooooooooooo….oo….
Paalaabhishegam thaenaabhisegam
Paaraalum ammanukkae
Namma paakkonum kann eduththae
Paalaabhishegam thaenaabhisegam
Paaraalum ammanukkae
Namma paakkonum kann eduththae
Anointing with milk, anointing with honey,
For the Goddess who rules the world!
We must open our eyes and behold Her!
As skies glitter and drums resound,
Adorning your shoulders with flower garlands,
This whole town celebrates this festive day!
Anointing with milk, anointing with honey,
For the Goddess who rules the world!
We must open our eyes and behold Her!
...
To you, the mother of me, who am myself a mother,
I will share the deep sorrows I bear.
If I do not turn to you, where else can I go?
The children I bore, the treasures you blessed me with,
Tell me, Mother, where are they?
Why are you just watching this quietly, Mother...?
...
Anointing with milk, anointing with honey,
For the Goddess who rules the world!
We must open our eyes and behold Her!
...
Diamonds shine all over the Mother's body,
And the heart of this child is also diamond-strong.
Mother Goddess, the grace of your wealth gives faith,
And that faith alone is my true wealth.
Protect me so that my faith never withers,
And every single day, for our homes,
Show the way to fill our cooking pots... Oh... oh...
Anointing with milk, anointing with honey,
For the Goddess who rules the world!
We must open our eyes and behold Her!
As sacred lamps burn and sins are washed away,
I have come singing Thevaram (sacred devotional hymns),
Offering divine melodies through my song.
You are the goodness of the earth, you are the bound of the sky,
You are eternal Shakti (divine power), and I am your loving devotee...
Oh... oh...
Anointing with milk, anointing with honey,
For the Goddess who rules the world!
We must open our eyes and behold Her!
Anointing with milk, anointing with honey,
For the Goddess who rules the world!
We must open our eyes and behold Her!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Paalaabhishegam thaenaabhisegam from the 1982 film Vetri Namathe is a soulful Tamil devotional song dedicated to Goddess Amman. Set against the vibrant backdrop of a village temple festival complete with ritual holy baths, sound of traditional drums, and glowing lamps, the track portrays deep religious devotion blended with human distress and plea for help. The lyricist Pulamaipithan crafts a narrative where the devotee pours out their sorrow and sense of loss directly to the Divine Mother. Despite deep anguish, the speaker retains unwavering trust, acknowledging the Goddess as the creator, protector, supreme cosmic force, and source of all worldly and spiritual sustenance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Paalaabhishegam thaenaabhisegam”

The words 'Paalaabhishegam' and 'thaenaabhisegam' end with matching rhyming sounds, creating a rhythmic ritualistic chant.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Dheepangal eriya paapapanga azhiya / Dhevaaram paadida vanthaen”

Repetition of the initial sound 'Dhee'/'Dhe' in consecutive lines enhances musicality.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

“Pillai enthan nenjum vairam”

The speaker's emotional resilience and enduring spirit are compared to diamonds ('vairam').

Anaphora / Refrain

“Paalaabhishegam thaenaabhisegam / Paaraalum ammanukkae”

The opening lines are repeated throughout the song as a chorus refrain to reinforce the devotional mood.

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Trivia

Composed by the musical duo Shankar–Ganesh for the 1982 movie Vetri Namathe, the song features vocals by S. V. Ponnusami, Sundar Rajan, and Vani Jayaram. The lyrics by Pulamaipithan evoke classical Tamil devotional poetry style (similar to Abhirami Antati or Thevaram hymns) while fitting the dramatic narrative of the film.

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