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Palayathamma Nee Paasa Vilakku

From Palayathu Amman · 2000

Lyricist
Kalidasan
Singer
K. S. Chithra
Music director
S. A. Rajkumar
Movie name
Palayathu Amman
Movie release year
2000
Lyrics added on
26 May 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ambaa saambavi chandramoli
Raagalaamantharaa umaa paarvathi kaali
Kaipavathi sivaathinaintha
Kaathyaayathi bairavi
Maavilakku poo vilakku maariyamman manivilakku
Manvillaku pon vilakku vaazhaippoo thiruvilakku
Nei vilakki kaivilakku karthigaiyin agalvilakku
Ezhumichampazha vilakku yaeththinomae thiruvilakku
Paalaiyaththamma
Nee paasa vilakku
Un paarvaiyilae
Theriyuthadi kodi vilakku
Paalaiyaththamma
Nee paasa vilakku
Un paarvaiyilae
Theriyuthadi kodi vilakku
Thaayidaththil vaikka vanthaen
Anbu vazhakku
En thaayidaththil vaikka vanthaen
Anbu vazhakku
Adhu theeraamal udhikkaathu antha kizhakku
Paalaiyaththamma
Nee paasa vilakku
Un paarvaiyilae
Theriyuthadi kodi vilakku
Baktharukku mukthi vilakku
Samapurththu sakthi vilakku
Karpoora jothi vilakku
Karumaari sangu vilakku
Paalayaththu thaai thunaiyae
Kalangari vilakku
Aalayammaa ellaiyamma
Nambikkai mana vilakku
Maana vilakku kooda vilakku
Magara vilakku paavai vilakku
Minnal vilakku velli vilakku
Minminikkul ulla vilakku
Aththanai dheepangalum amma nee
Paalaiyaththamma
Nee paasa vilakku
Un paarvaiyilae
Theriyuthadi kodi vilakku
Kaivilakku thiruvilakku
Maruvaththoor sudar vilakku
Thumbavilakku kudavilakku
Thiruvannaamalai vilakku
Kuththu vilakku madurai vilakku
Paththinigalin karpu vilakku
Thiruvilakku saravilakku
Seethaa mani vilakku
Anaiyaatha kulavilakku
Aaththaa kai mana vilakku thaayae…
Meenaatchi nyaana vilakku
Kaamatchi karunai vilakku
Moogaampaal kudumba vilakku
Thaenaandaal kula vilakku
Kobam vanthaal kaali kannil
Eriyum sivappu vilakku
Manam kulira senjaal
Selvam urukki kaattim pachchai vilakku
Nila vilakku nadai vilakku
Thoongaa vilakku ponga vilakku
Nilaa vilakku thalla vilakku
Laksmi vilakku nantha vilakku
Aththanai dheepangalum ammaa nee
Paalaiyaththamma
Nee paasa vilakku
Un paarvaiyilae
Theriyuthadi kodi vilakku
Paalaiyaththamma
Nee paasa vilakku
Un paarvaiyilae
Theriyuthadi kodi vilakku
Thaayidaththil vaikka vanthaen
Anbu vazhakku
En thaayidaththil vaikka vanthaen
Anbu vazhakku
Adhu theeraamal udhikkaathu antha kizhakku
Paalaiyaththamma
Nee paasa vilakku
Un paarvaiyilae
Theriyuthadi kodi vilakku
Anna vilakku sorna vilakku
Aaththaa kairasi vilakku
Ullam unathu bakthi vilakku
Uruguthae en uyir vilakku
Ulagaththukku oru vilakku
Om sakthi arul vilakku
Amba, Shambhavi, Chandramauli,
Uma, Parvati, Kali,
Beloved consort of Shiva,
Katyayani, Bhairavi!
Rice-flour lamp, flower lamp, gemstone lamp of Mariamman,
Clay lamp, golden lamp, banana blossom sacred lamp,
Ghee lamp, handheld lamp, clay oil lamp of Karthigai,
Lemon lamp—we have lit holy lamps for you!
O Mother of Palayathur,
you are the lamp of motherly love!
In your loving gaze,
I see the light of ten million lamps!
O Mother of Palayathur,
you are the lamp of motherly love!
In your loving gaze,
I see the light of ten million lamps!
I have come to bring before my mother
a loving plea.
I have come to bring before my mother
a loving plea.
Until it is settled, the sun will not rise in the east!
O Mother of Palayathur,
you are the lamp of motherly love!
In your loving gaze,
I see the light of ten million lamps!
The lamp of salvation for your devotees,
the powerful Shakti lamp of Samayapuram,
the bright flame of burning camphor,
the conch-shaped lamp of Karumari!
The protection of Mother Palayathamman
is like a guiding lighthouse.
Goddess of the temple, guardian of our borders,
the lamp of faith within the heart!
Lamp of honor, nested lamp,
Makara lamp, figurine lamp,
Flash of lightning, silver lamp,
the tiny glowing light inside a firefly—
Mother, you are every single one of these lamps!
O Mother of Palayathur,
you are the lamp of motherly love!
In your loving gaze,
I see the light of ten million lamps!
Hand lamp, sacred holy lamp,
the glowing flame of Melmaruvathur,
White Thumba flower lamp, pot-shaped lamp,
the great fire lamp atop Thiruvannamalai!
Standing brass lamp, the lamp of Madurai,
the shining lamp of a faithful woman's virtue,
Holy lamp, tiered hanging lamp,
the precious jewel lamp of Sita,
the eternal lamp that protects our family,
the blessed wedding lamp in Mother's hand!
Meenakshi, the lamp of wisdom,
Kamakshi, the lamp of grace,
Mookambika, the lamp of the household,
Thenandal, the guiding light of our lineage!
When anger fills Goddess Kali,
a red light burns in her eyes.
When her heart is calmed with love,
she shines a green light, pouring out her riches!
Floor lamp, walkway lamp,
unceasing lamp, festive harvest lamp,
Moonlight lamp, procession lamp,
Lakshmi lamp, eternal sacred lamp—
Mother, you are every single one of these lamps!
O Mother of Palayathur,
you are the lamp of motherly love!
In your loving gaze,
I see the light of ten million lamps!
O Mother of Palayathur,
you are the lamp of motherly love!
In your loving gaze,
I see the light of ten million lamps!
I have come to bring before my mother
a loving plea.
I have come to bring before my mother
a loving plea.
Until it is settled, the sun will not rise in the east!
O Mother of Palayathur,
you are the lamp of motherly love!
In your loving gaze,
I see the light of ten million lamps!
Swan lamp, golden lamp,
the lamp of Mother's blessed touch,
My heart is a lamp of devotion to you,
and the flame of my life melts with love!
You are the one true light of the world,
the lamp of grace of Om Shakti!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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