Palayathamma Nee Paasa Vilakku
From Palayathu Amman · 2000
- Lyricist
- Kalidasan
- Singer
- K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Details
- Palayathu Amman2000
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Ambaa saambavi chandramoli | O Amba, Sambhavi, Chandramouli, |
| Raagalaamantharaa umaa paarvathi kaali | Ragalamanthara, Uma, Parvathi, Kaali, |
| Kaipavathi sivaathinaintha | Khaipavathi, united with Shiva, |
| Kaathyaayathi bairavi | Katyayani, Bhairavi! |
| Chorus | |
| Maavilakku poo vilakku maariyamman manivilakku | Flour lamp, flower lamp, Mariamman's gem-studded lamp, |
| Manvillaku pon vilakku vaazhaippoo thiruvilakku | Earthen lamp, golden lamp, banana flower holy lamp, |
| Nei vilakki kaivilakku karthigaiyin agalvilakku | Ghee lamp, hand-held lamp, Karthigai's clay lamp, |
| Ezhumichampazha vilakku yaeththinomae thiruvilakku | Lemon lamp—we have lit this sacred lamp! |
| Female | |
| Paalaiyaththamma | O Mother of Palayam, |
| Nee paasa vilakku | You are the lamp of affection! |
| Un paarvaiyilae | In your divine gaze, |
| Theriyuthadi kodi vilakku | A crore lamps shine forth! |
| Female | |
| Paalaiyaththamma | O Mother of Palayam, |
| Nee paasa vilakku | You are the lamp of affection! |
| Un paarvaiyilae | In your divine gaze, |
| Theriyuthadi kodi vilakku | A crore lamps shine forth! |
| Female | |
| Thaayidaththil vaikka vanthaen | I came to place before my mother, |
| Anbu vazhakku | A case filled with love. |
| En thaayidaththil vaikka vanthaen | I came to place before my mother, |
| Anbu vazhakku | A case filled with love. |
| Adhu theeraamal udhikkaathu antha kizhakku | Until that is settled, the eastern sun will not rise! |
| Chorus | |
| Paalaiyaththamma | O Mother of Palayam, |
| Nee paasa vilakku | You are the lamp of affection! |
| Un paarvaiyilae | In your divine gaze, |
| Theriyuthadi kodi vilakku | A crore lamps shine forth! |
| Female | |
| Baktharukku mukthi vilakku | The lamp of liberation for devotees, |
| Samapurththu sakthi vilakku | The power lamp of Samayapuram, |
| Karpoora jothi vilakku | The camphor flame lamp, |
| Karumaari sangu vilakku | The conch lamp of Karumari, |
| Female | |
| Paalayaththu thaai thunaiyae | O help of Palayam's Mother, |
| Kalangari vilakku | The guiding lighthouse lamp, |
| Aalayammaa ellaiyamma | Temple goddess, goddess of boundaries, |
| Nambikkai mana vilakku | The lamp of faith in the heart! |
| Female | |
| Maana vilakku kooda vilakku | Honor lamp, assembly lamp, |
| Magara vilakku paavai vilakku | Makara lamp, idol lamp, |
| Minnal vilakku velli vilakku | Lightning lamp, silver lamp, |
| Minminikkul ulla vilakku | The lamp glowing within the firefly, |
| Aththanai dheepangalum amma nee | O Mother, you are all these lamps combined! |
| Female | |
| Paalaiyaththamma | O Mother of Palayam, |
| Nee paasa vilakku | You are the lamp of affection! |
| Un paarvaiyilae | In your divine gaze, |
| Theriyuthadi kodi vilakku | A crore lamps shine forth! |
| Chorus | |
| Kaivilakku thiruvilakku | Hand lamp, holy lamp, |
| Maruvaththoor sudar vilakku | The glowing flame lamp of Melmaruvathur, |
| Thumbavilakku kudavilakku | Thumba flower lamp, pot lamp, |
| Thiruvannaamalai vilakku | The sacred light of Thiruvannamalai, |
| Chorus | |
| Kuththu vilakku madurai vilakku | Traditional standing brass lamp, Madurai lamp, |
| Paththinigalin karpu vilakku | The lamp of chastity of virtuous women, |
| Thiruvilakku saravilakku | Holy lamp, hanging chain lamp, |
| Seethaa mani vilakku | Sita's precious gem lamp, |
| Anaiyaatha kulavilakku | The eternal lamp of the lineage, |
| Aaththaa kai mana vilakku thaayae… | Mother's auspicious hand lamp, O Mother... |
| Female | |
| Meenaatchi nyaana vilakku | Meenakshi, the lamp of wisdom, |
| Kaamatchi karunai vilakku | Kamakshi, the lamp of compassion, |
| Moogaampaal kudumba vilakku | Mookambika, the lamp of the family, |
| Thaenaandaal kula vilakku | Thenandal, the lamp of the clan, |
| Female | |
| Kobam vanthaal kaali kannil | If anger comes, in Kaali's eyes, |
| Eriyum sivappu vilakku | Burns the red danger lamp! |
| Manam kulira senjaal | If made happy and pleased, |
| Selvam urukki kaattim pachchai vilakku | She melts gold and shows the green blessing lamp! |
| Female | |
| Nila vilakku nadai vilakku | Standing lamp, walkway lamp, |
| Thoongaa vilakku ponga vilakku | Ever-burning lamp, prosperity lamp, |
| Nilaa vilakku thalla vilakku | Moonlight lamp, swaying lamp, |
| Laksmi vilakku nantha vilakku | Lakshmi lamp, eternal Nandha lamp, |
| Aththanai dheepangalum ammaa nee | O Mother, you are all these lamps combined! |
| Female | |
| Paalaiyaththamma | O Mother of Palayam, |
| Nee paasa vilakku | You are the lamp of affection! |
| Un paarvaiyilae | In your divine gaze, |
| Theriyuthadi kodi vilakku | A crore lamps shine forth! |
| Female | |
| Paalaiyaththamma | O Mother of Palayam, |
| Nee paasa vilakku | You are the lamp of affection! |
| Un paarvaiyilae | In your divine gaze, |
| Theriyuthadi kodi vilakku | A crore lamps shine forth! |
| Female | |
| Thaayidaththil vaikka vanthaen | I came to place before my mother, |
| Anbu vazhakku | A case filled with love. |
| En thaayidaththil vaikka vanthaen | I came to place before my mother, |
| Anbu vazhakku | A case filled with love. |
| Adhu theeraamal udhikkaathu antha kizhakku | Until that is settled, the eastern sun will not rise! |
| Female | |
| Paalaiyaththamma | O Mother of Palayam, |
| Nee paasa vilakku | You are the lamp of affection! |
| Un paarvaiyilae | In your divine gaze, |
| Theriyuthadi kodi vilakku | A crore lamps shine forth! |
| Female | |
| Anna vilakku sorna vilakku | Swan lamp, golden lamp, |
| Aaththaa kairasi vilakku | Mother's fortunate hand lamp, |
| Ullam unathu bakthi vilakku | My heart is your devotion lamp, |
| Uruguthae en uyir vilakku | My life lamp melts in devotion, |
| Female | |
| Ulagaththukku oru vilakku | The single guiding light for the world, |
| Om sakthi arul vilakku | Om Shakti, the lamp of grace! |
அம்பா சாம்பவி சந்திரமோலி
ராகலாமந்தரா உமா பார்வதி காளி
கைபவதி சிவாதிநைந்த
காத்யாயதி பைரவி
O Amba, Sambhavi, Chandramouli,
Ragalamanthara, Uma, Parvathi, Kaali,
Khaipavathi, united with Shiva,
Katyayani, Bhairavi!
மாவிளக்கு பூ விளக்கு மாரியம்மன் மணிவிளக்கு
மண்விளக்கு பொன் விளக்கு வாழைப்பூ திருவிளக்கு
நெய் விளக்கு கைவிளக்கு கார்த்திகையின் அகல்விளக்கு
எலுமிச்சம்பழ விளக்கு ஏத்தினோமே திருவிளக்கு
Flour lamp, flower lamp, Mariamman's gem-studded lamp,
Earthen lamp, golden lamp, banana flower holy lamp,
Ghee lamp, hand-held lamp, Karthigai's clay lamp,
Lemon lamp—we have lit this sacred lamp!
பாளையத்தம்மா
நீ பாச விளக்கு
உன் பார்வையிலே
தெரியுதடி கோடி விளக்கு
O Mother of Palayam,
You are the lamp of affection!
In your divine gaze,
A crore lamps shine forth!
பாளையத்தம்மா
நீ பாச விளக்கு
உன் பார்வையிலே
தெரியுதடி கோடி விளக்கு
O Mother of Palayam,
You are the lamp of affection!
In your divine gaze,
A crore lamps shine forth!
தாயிடத்தில் வைக்க வந்தேன்
அன்பு வழக்கு
என் தாயிடத்தில் வைக்க வந்தேன்
அன்பு வழக்கு
அது தீராமல் உதிக்காது அந்த கிழக்கு
I came to place before my mother,
A case filled with love.
I came to place before my mother,
A case filled with love.
Until that is settled, the eastern sun will not rise!
பாளையத்தம்மா
நீ பாச விளக்கு
உன் பார்வையிலே
தெரியுதடி கோடி விளக்கு
O Mother of Palayam,
You are the lamp of affection!
In your divine gaze,
A crore lamps shine forth!
பக்தருக்கு முக்தி விளக்கு
சமபுரத்து சக்தி விளக்கு
கற்பூர ஜோதி விளக்கு
கருமாரி சங்கு விளக்கு
The lamp of liberation for devotees,
The power lamp of Samayapuram,
The camphor flame lamp,
The conch lamp of Karumari,
பாளயத்து தாய் துணையே
கலங்கரி விளக்கு
ஆலயம்மா எல்லையம்மா
நம்பிக்கை மன விளக்கு
O help of Palayam's Mother,
The guiding lighthouse lamp,
Temple goddess, goddess of boundaries,
The lamp of faith in the heart!
மான விளக்கு கூட விளக்கு
மகர விளக்கு பாவை விளக்கு
மின்னல் விளக்கு வெள்ளி விளக்கு
மின்மினிக்குள் உள்ள விளக்கு
அத்தனை தீபங்களும் அம்மா நீ
Honor lamp, assembly lamp,
Makara lamp, idol lamp,
Lightning lamp, silver lamp,
The lamp glowing within the firefly,
O Mother, you are all these lamps combined!
பாளையத்தம்மா
நீ பாச விளக்கு
உன் பார்வையிலே
தெரியுதடி கோடி விளக்கு
O Mother of Palayam,
You are the lamp of affection!
In your divine gaze,
A crore lamps shine forth!
கைவிளக்கு திருவிளக்கு
மருவத்தூர் சுடர் விளக்கு
தும்பவிலக்கு குடவிளக்கு
திருவண்ணாமலை விளக்கு
Hand lamp, holy lamp,
The glowing flame lamp of Melmaruvathur,
Thumba flower lamp, pot lamp,
The sacred light of Thiruvannamalai,
குத்து விளக்கு மதுரை விளக்கு
பத்தினிகளின் கற்பு விளக்கு
திருவிளக்கு சரவிளக்கு
சீதா மணிவிளக்கு
அணையாத குலவிளக்கு
ஆத்தா கை மண விளக்கு தாயே
Traditional standing brass lamp, Madurai lamp,
The lamp of chastity of virtuous women,
Holy lamp, hanging chain lamp,
Sita's precious gem lamp,
The eternal lamp of the lineage,
Mother's auspicious hand lamp, O Mother...
மீனாட்சி ஞான விளக்கு
காமாட்சி கருணை விளக்கு
மூகாம்பாள் குடும்ப விளக்கு
தேனாண்டாள் குல விளக்கு
Meenakshi, the lamp of wisdom,
Kamakshi, the lamp of compassion,
Mookambika, the lamp of the family,
Thenandal, the lamp of the clan,
கோபம் வந்தால் காளி கண்ணில்
எரியும் சிவப்பு விளக்கு
மனம் குளிர செஞ்சால்
செல்வம் உருக்கி காட்டும் பச்சை விளக்கு
If anger comes, in Kaali's eyes,
Burns the red danger lamp!
If made happy and pleased,
She melts gold and shows the green blessing lamp!
நில விளக்கு நடை விளக்கு
தூங்கா விளக்கு பொங்க விளக்கு
நிலா விளக்கு தள்ள விளக்கு
லட்சுமி விளக்கு நந்த விளக்கு
அத்தனை தீபங்களும் அம்மா நீ
Standing lamp, walkway lamp,
Ever-burning lamp, prosperity lamp,
Moonlight lamp, swaying lamp,
Lakshmi lamp, eternal Nandha lamp,
O Mother, you are all these lamps combined!
பாளையத்தம்மா
நீ பாச விளக்கு
உன் பார்வையிலே
தெரியுதடி கோடி விளக்கு
O Mother of Palayam,
You are the lamp of affection!
In your divine gaze,
A crore lamps shine forth!
பாளையத்தம்மா
நீ பாச விளக்கு
உன் பார்வையிலே
தெரியுதடி கோடி விளக்கு
O Mother of Palayam,
You are the lamp of affection!
In your divine gaze,
A crore lamps shine forth!
தாயிடத்தில் வைக்க வந்தேன்
அன்பு வழக்கு
என் தாயிடத்தில் வைக்க வந்தேன்
அன்பு வழக்கு
அது தீராமல் உதிக்காது அந்த கிழக்கு
I came to place before my mother,
A case filled with love.
I came to place before my mother,
A case filled with love.
Until that is settled, the eastern sun will not rise!
பாளையத்தம்மா
நீ பாச விளக்கு
உன் பார்வையிலே
தெரியுதடி கோடி விளக்கு
O Mother of Palayam,
You are the lamp of affection!
In your divine gaze,
A crore lamps shine forth!
அன்ன விளக்கு சொர்ண விளக்கு
ஆத்தா கைராசி விளக்கு
உள்ளம் உனது பக்தி விளக்கு
உருகுதே என் உயிர் விளக்கு
Swan lamp, golden lamp,
Mother's fortunate hand lamp,
My heart is your devotion lamp,
My life lamp melts in devotion,
உலகத்துக்கு ஒரு விளக்கு
ஓம் சக்தி அருள் விளக்கு
The single guiding light for the world,
Om Shakti, the lamp of grace!
Ambaa saambavi chandramoli
O Amba, Sambhavi, Chandramouli,
Raagalaamantharaa umaa paarvathi kaali
Ragalamanthara, Uma, Parvathi, Kaali,
Kaipavathi sivaathinaintha
Khaipavathi, united with Shiva,
Kaathyaayathi bairavi
Katyayani, Bhairavi!
Maavilakku poo vilakku maariyamman manivilakku
Flour lamp, flower lamp, Mariamman's gem-studded lamp,
Manvillaku pon vilakku vaazhaippoo thiruvilakku
Earthen lamp, golden lamp, banana flower holy lamp,
Nei vilakki kaivilakku karthigaiyin agalvilakku
Ghee lamp, hand-held lamp, Karthigai's clay lamp,
Ezhumichampazha vilakku yaeththinomae thiruvilakku
Lemon lamp—we have lit this sacred lamp!
Paalaiyaththamma
O Mother of Palayam,
Nee paasa vilakku
You are the lamp of affection!
Un paarvaiyilae
In your divine gaze,
Theriyuthadi kodi vilakku
A crore lamps shine forth!
Paalaiyaththamma
O Mother of Palayam,
Nee paasa vilakku
You are the lamp of affection!
Un paarvaiyilae
In your divine gaze,
Theriyuthadi kodi vilakku
A crore lamps shine forth!
Thaayidaththil vaikka vanthaen
I came to place before my mother,
Anbu vazhakku
A case filled with love.
En thaayidaththil vaikka vanthaen
I came to place before my mother,
Anbu vazhakku
A case filled with love.
Adhu theeraamal udhikkaathu antha kizhakku
Until that is settled, the eastern sun will not rise!
Paalaiyaththamma
O Mother of Palayam,
Nee paasa vilakku
You are the lamp of affection!
Un paarvaiyilae
In your divine gaze,
Theriyuthadi kodi vilakku
A crore lamps shine forth!
Baktharukku mukthi vilakku
The lamp of liberation for devotees,
Samapurththu sakthi vilakku
The power lamp of Samayapuram,
Karpoora jothi vilakku
The camphor flame lamp,
Karumaari sangu vilakku
The conch lamp of Karumari,
Paalayaththu thaai thunaiyae
O help of Palayam's Mother,
Kalangari vilakku
The guiding lighthouse lamp,
Aalayammaa ellaiyamma
Temple goddess, goddess of boundaries,
Nambikkai mana vilakku
The lamp of faith in the heart!
Maana vilakku kooda vilakku
Honor lamp, assembly lamp,
Magara vilakku paavai vilakku
Makara lamp, idol lamp,
Minnal vilakku velli vilakku
Lightning lamp, silver lamp,
Minminikkul ulla vilakku
The lamp glowing within the firefly,
Aththanai dheepangalum amma nee
O Mother, you are all these lamps combined!
Paalaiyaththamma
O Mother of Palayam,
Nee paasa vilakku
You are the lamp of affection!
Un paarvaiyilae
In your divine gaze,
Theriyuthadi kodi vilakku
A crore lamps shine forth!
Kaivilakku thiruvilakku
Hand lamp, holy lamp,
Maruvaththoor sudar vilakku
The glowing flame lamp of Melmaruvathur,
Thumbavilakku kudavilakku
Thumba flower lamp, pot lamp,
Thiruvannaamalai vilakku
The sacred light of Thiruvannamalai,
Kuththu vilakku madurai vilakku
Traditional standing brass lamp, Madurai lamp,
Paththinigalin karpu vilakku
The lamp of chastity of virtuous women,
Thiruvilakku saravilakku
Holy lamp, hanging chain lamp,
Seethaa mani vilakku
Sita's precious gem lamp,
Anaiyaatha kulavilakku
The eternal lamp of the lineage,
Aaththaa kai mana vilakku thaayae…
Mother's auspicious hand lamp, O Mother...
Meenaatchi nyaana vilakku
Meenakshi, the lamp of wisdom,
Kaamatchi karunai vilakku
Kamakshi, the lamp of compassion,
Moogaampaal kudumba vilakku
Mookambika, the lamp of the family,
Thaenaandaal kula vilakku
Thenandal, the lamp of the clan,
Kobam vanthaal kaali kannil
If anger comes, in Kaali's eyes,
Eriyum sivappu vilakku
Burns the red danger lamp!
Manam kulira senjaal
If made happy and pleased,
Selvam urukki kaattim pachchai vilakku
She melts gold and shows the green blessing lamp!
Nila vilakku nadai vilakku
Standing lamp, walkway lamp,
Thoongaa vilakku ponga vilakku
Ever-burning lamp, prosperity lamp,
Nilaa vilakku thalla vilakku
Moonlight lamp, swaying lamp,
Laksmi vilakku nantha vilakku
Lakshmi lamp, eternal Nandha lamp,
Aththanai dheepangalum ammaa nee
O Mother, you are all these lamps combined!
Paalaiyaththamma
O Mother of Palayam,
Nee paasa vilakku
You are the lamp of affection!
Un paarvaiyilae
In your divine gaze,
Theriyuthadi kodi vilakku
A crore lamps shine forth!
Paalaiyaththamma
O Mother of Palayam,
Nee paasa vilakku
You are the lamp of affection!
Un paarvaiyilae
In your divine gaze,
Theriyuthadi kodi vilakku
A crore lamps shine forth!
Thaayidaththil vaikka vanthaen
I came to place before my mother,
Anbu vazhakku
A case filled with love.
En thaayidaththil vaikka vanthaen
I came to place before my mother,
Anbu vazhakku
A case filled with love.
Adhu theeraamal udhikkaathu antha kizhakku
Until that is settled, the eastern sun will not rise!
Paalaiyaththamma
O Mother of Palayam,
Nee paasa vilakku
You are the lamp of affection!
Un paarvaiyilae
In your divine gaze,
Theriyuthadi kodi vilakku
A crore lamps shine forth!
Anna vilakku sorna vilakku
Swan lamp, golden lamp,
Aaththaa kairasi vilakku
Mother's fortunate hand lamp,
Ullam unathu bakthi vilakku
My heart is your devotion lamp,
Uruguthae en uyir vilakku
My life lamp melts in devotion,
Ulagaththukku oru vilakku
The single guiding light for the world,
Om sakthi arul vilakku
Om Shakti, the lamp of grace!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This devotional song from the film 'Palayathu Amman' (2000) is a glorification of the Divine Mother (Amman) depicted through the central metaphor of 'Vilakku' (Lamp/Light). The song invokes various forms and names of Goddess Parvathi—such as Kaali, Meenakshi, Kamakshi, Mookambika, and Karumari—and enumerates numerous traditional lamps used in Hindu rituals, ranging from ghee and lemon lamps to spiritual lights like the lamp of wisdom, liberation, and love. The lyricist expresses intense devotion, stating that the Goddess herself embodies every light in the universe. Her gaze radiates the brightness of ten million lamps, bringing warmth, protection, and prosperity to her devotees, while her motherly affection remains the ultimate guiding beacon for the entire world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Nee paasa vilakku”
The entire song uses 'vilakku' (lamp) as a metaphor for divine grace, wisdom, virtue, and different manifestations of Goddess Sakthi.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Maavilakku poo vilakku maariyamman manivilakku”
The word 'vilakku' is repeatedly used at the end of almost every line to create a rhythmic, ritualistic chanting effect.
Emoni / Monai (Alliteration)
“Minnal vilakku velli vilakku”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'M' across adjacent words (Maana vilakku, Magara vilakku, Minnal vilakku, Minminikkul).
Imagery / Symbolism
“Eriyum sivappu vilakku / Selvam urukki kaattim pachchai vilakku”
Symbolizes the Goddess's emotions using colored lamps—red for fierce anger and green for benevolent prosperity.
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Trivia
The soundtrack of 'Palayathu Amman' (2000), composed by S. A. Rajkumar, became immensely popular across Tamil Nadu during devotional festivals, particularly during the Tamil month of Aadi. K. S. Chithra's rendition of this lamp-themed hymn remains one of the most widely played Amman devotional tracks in temples and households.
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