Pambu Ena Vembu Ena
From Sakthivel · 1994
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- K. S. Chithra, Chorus
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Sakthivel1994
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Andhamulla sandhamulla | In beautiful and rhythmic pure Tamil, |
| Senthamizhil | In pure Tamil, |
| Adiyavar thozhum andhariyae… | Oh Goddess of the cosmos, worshipped by your devotees! |
| Aadhiyena jothiyena needhiyena | As the primal source, as the divine light, as ultimate justice, |
| Sudar vida yezhum sundhariyae… ae..ae.. | Oh beautiful Goddess who rises with a radiant flame! |
| Chorus | |
| Ammaa azhudhom thozhudhom | Mother, we wept and worshipped you, |
| Arulvaai thunai neeyae… | Grant us grace, for you are our only support! |
| Female | |
| Paambu yena vembu yena | Appearing as the serpent and as the sacred neem tree, |
| Maari varum thaayae | Oh Mother Mari who changes forms! |
| Paambanindha eesanukku | To Lord Shiva who wears the serpent, |
| Paadhi udal neeyae | You are the half of His body! |
| Female | |
| Paambu yena vembu yena | Appearing as the serpent and as the sacred neem tree, |
| Maari varum thaayae | Oh Mother Mari who changes forms! |
| Paambanindha eesanukku | To Lord Shiva who wears the serpent, |
| Paadhi udal neeyae | You are the half of His body! |
| Female | |
| {Manjalodu kungumatthu | Adorned with turmeric, kumkum, |
| Chaandhanindha maayae | And sandalwood paste, oh divine enchantress! |
| Mannan yenum dhatchan madi | On the lap of King Daksha, |
| Vandhudhitha saeyae} (2) | Oh child who was born as a daughter! |
| Female | |
| Paambu yena vembu yena | Appearing as the serpent and as the sacred neem tree, |
| Maari varum thaayae | Oh Mother Mari who changes forms! |
| Paambanindha eesanukku | To Lord Shiva who wears the serpent, |
| Paadhi udal neeyae | You are the half of His body! |
| Chorus | |
| Nee irangi vaa | Please descend and come to us, |
| Karunai kadalae | Oh vast ocean of mercy! |
| Nenjirangi vaa amudha sudarae | Melt your heart and come, oh nectar-like radiant light! |
| Nee irangi vaa | Please descend and come to us, |
| Nenjirangi vaa vaa | Melt your heart and come, come! |
| Female | |
| Paambu yena vembu yena | Appearing as the serpent and as the sacred neem tree, |
| Maari varum thaayae | Oh Mother Mari who changes forms! |
| Paambanindha eesanukku | To Lord Shiva who wears the serpent, |
| Paadhi udal neeyae | You are the half of His body! |
| Female | |
| Nenjarindhu seidha pizhai | There is no mistake committed knowingly in our hearts, |
| Yedhum illai ammaa | None at all, Mother! |
| Nenjuruga paadugaiyil | When we sing with our hearts melting in devotion, |
| Nirpadhenna summaa | Why do you remain silent without acting? |
| Unnai andri kai kodukka | Apart from you, to extend a helping hand, |
| Uttra thunai yedhu | What suitable companion is there for us? |
| Dhikku thisai attru manam | When the mind loses direction and aim, |
| Thathalikkum podhu | And struggles in deep turmoil, |
| Chorus | |
| Nanmai tharum kaali… | Oh Kaali who bestows goodness! |
| Female | |
| Aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa…. | Aaa...aaa...aaa...aaa...aaa.... |
| Nanmai tharum kaali | Oh Kaali who bestows goodness! |
| Aval nambinavar yerkkum | She accepts those who trust in her, |
| Un irandu sevadiyai | Holding your two sacred red feet, |
| Uchi thanil yendhum | High upon the crown of our heads, |
| Chorus | |
| Mangalangal thandhudhavum | Granting auspiciousness and help, |
| Engal iraiyae | Oh our Supreme Almighty Lord! |
| Ik kanathil theerthu vidu | In this very moment, resolve |
| Engal kuraiyae… | All our grievances and shortcomings! |
| Female | |
| Paambu yena vembu yena | Appearing as the serpent and as the sacred neem tree, |
| Maari varum thaayae | Oh Mother Mari who changes forms! |
| Paambanindha eesanukku | To Lord Shiva who wears the serpent, |
| Paadhi udal neeyae | You are the half of His body! |
| Female | |
| Manjalodu kungumatthu | Adorned with turmeric, kumkum, |
| Chaandhanindha maayae | And sandalwood paste, oh divine enchantress! |
| Mannan yenum dhatchan madi | On the lap of King Daksha, |
| Vandhudhitha saeyae | Oh child who was born as a daughter! |
| Chorus | |
| Nee irangi vaa | Please descend and come to us, |
| Karunai kadalae | Oh vast ocean of mercy! |
| Nenjirangi vaa amudha sudarae | Melt your heart and come, oh nectar-like radiant light! |
| Nee irangi vaa | Please descend and come to us, |
| Nenjirangi vaa vaa | Melt your heart and come, come! |
| Chorus | |
| Aaa…aaa…aa…aa.a…aaa….aa….. | Aaa...aaa...aa...aa.a...aaa....aa..... |
| Aaa…aaa…aa…aa.a…aaa….aa….. | Aaa...aaa...aa...aa.a...aaa....aa..... |
| Female | |
| Manja kuliyalum | With turmeric baths, |
| Muthu kuviyalum | And heaps of pearls, |
| Angam muzhuvadhum pongi paravidum | Overflowing and spreading across your whole form, |
| Sundhariyae o sundhariyae | Oh beautiful Goddess, oh beautiful one! |
| Chorus | |
| Padapada padavena | With a quick fluttering sound, |
| Arul mazhai pozhiyattum | Let the shower of divine grace pour down, |
| Sudar vizhi thirandhidu ambigaiyae | Open your radiant eyes, oh Goddess Ambigai! |
| Female | |
| Vatta kadhirena | Like the full round sun, |
| Vanna chudarena | Like a vibrant colorful flame, |
| Neela karu vizhi nitham oli vidum | Your dark blue eyes shine brightly every day, |
| Sundhariyae o sundhariyae | Oh beautiful Goddess, oh beautiful one! |
| Chorus | |
| Sadasada sadavena | With a sudden swift clatter, |
| Thuyarangal sariyattum | Let all sorrows crumble and fall away, |
| Adaikkalam koduthidu sundhariyae | Grant us sanctuary, oh beautiful Goddess! |
| Female | |
| Dharmam vetri pera | For righteousness to triumph, |
| Karmam veezhchiyura | For bad karma to be vanquished, |
| Simmam yeri varum sooliniyae | Oh Goddess who rides a lion holding a trident! |
| Chorus | |
| En vagai chippudan | Holding eight types of divine wealth, |
| Ezh vagai saagaram | And the seven vast oceans, |
| Than vasam kondidum uththamiyae | Oh virtuous Goddess who controls everything! |
| Female | |
| Vaiyam yaavum | Holding the entire universe |
| Oru kaiyil yendhi | In a single hand, |
| Arul dheivamaagi varum maaliniyae | Oh Goddess Maalini who manifests as the deity of grace! |
| Chorus | |
| Saranam un thiruvadi | I surrender at your holy feet, |
| Sankariyae | Oh consort of Lord Shankara! |
| Sagalamum arindhidum saamundiyae | Oh Goddess Chamundi who knows all things! |
| Female | |
| Ishta dheivam yena | Coming before us as our beloved deity, |
| Engal munbu varum | Oh Supreme Leader, oh Divine Goddess! |
| Naayagiyae naayagiyae… | To circumambulate your holy feet day after day and gain strength, |
| Chorus | |
| Thiruvadi dhinam dhinam | Dispelling the inner darkness here, |
| Valam vara balam thara | So that we may attain wellness and prosperity, |
| Irulinai kazhithingu | Shower your rain of divine grace! |
| Nalam pera nalam pera | From head to toe, |
| Arul mazhai nee pozhivaai | Like a string of divine pearls, |
| Thalai mudhal kaal varai | Descending rapidly with a rustling sound, |
| Saram yena muthukkal | With sandalwood and neem leaves fluttering, |
| Kidukidu kiduvena irangidavae | May we obtain purity and achieve complete well-being! |
| Sandhanam veppilai padapada padapada | Mother, we wept and worshipped you, |
| Parisutham kidaithudan sugam peravae | Grant us grace, for you are our only support! |
| Chorus | |
| Ammaa azhudhom thozhudhom | Mother, we wept and worshipped you, |
| Arulvaai thunai neeyae | Grant us grace, for you are our only support! |
| Ammaa azhudhom thozhudhom | |
| Arulvaai thunai neeyae | |
அந்தமுள்ள சந்தமுள்ள செந்தமிழில்
அடியவர் தொழும் அந்தரியே.......
ஆதியென ஜோதியென நீதியென
சுடர்விட எழும் சுந்தரியே........
குழு :
அம்மா அழுதோம் தொழுதோம்
அருள்வாய் துணை நீயே........
In beautiful and rhythmic pure Tamil,
In pure Tamil,
Oh Goddess of the cosmos, worshipped by your devotees!
As the primal source, as the divine light, as ultimate justice,
Oh beautiful Goddess who rises with a radiant flame!
பாம்பு என வேம்பு என
மாறி வரும் தாயே
பாம்பணிந்த ஈசனுக்கு
பாதி உடல் நீயே
Mother, we wept and worshipped you,
Grant us grace, for you are our only support!
பாம்பு என வேம்பு என
மாறி வரும் தாயே
பாம்பணிந்த ஈசனுக்கு
பாதி உடல் நீயே
Appearing as the serpent and as the sacred neem tree,
Oh Mother Mari who changes forms!
To Lord Shiva who wears the serpent,
You are the half of His body!
{மஞ்சளோடு குங்குமத்துச்
சாந்தணிந்த மாயே
மன்னன் எனும் தட்சன் மடி
வந்துதித்த சேயே} (2)
Appearing as the serpent and as the sacred neem tree,
Oh Mother Mari who changes forms!
To Lord Shiva who wears the serpent,
You are the half of His body!
பாம்பு என வேம்பு என
மாறி வரும் தாயே
பாம்பணிந்த ஈசனுக்கு
பாதி உடல் நீயே
Adorned with turmeric, kumkum,
And sandalwood paste, oh divine enchantress!
On the lap of King Daksha,
Oh child who was born as a daughter!
நீ இறங்கி வா
கருணைக் கடலே
நெஞ்சிறங்கி வா அமுத சுடரே
நீ இறங்கி வா நெஞ்சிறங்கி வா வா....
Appearing as the serpent and as the sacred neem tree,
Oh Mother Mari who changes forms!
To Lord Shiva who wears the serpent,
You are the half of His body!
பாம்பு என வேம்பு என
மாறி வரும் தாயே
பாம்பணிந்த ஈசனுக்கு
பாதி உடல் நீயே
Please descend and come to us,
Oh vast ocean of mercy!
Melt your heart and come, oh nectar-like radiant light!
Please descend and come to us,
Melt your heart and come, come!
நெஞ்சறிந்து செய்த பிழை
ஏதும் இல்லை அம்மா
நெஞ்சுருகப் பாடுகையில்
நிற்பதென்ன சும்மா
உன்னை அன்றி கை கொடுக்க
உற்ற துணை ஏது
திக்கு திசை அற்று
மனம் தத்தளிக்கும் போது
Appearing as the serpent and as the sacred neem tree,
Oh Mother Mari who changes forms!
To Lord Shiva who wears the serpent,
You are the half of His body!
நன்மை தரும் காளி.....
There is no mistake committed knowingly in our hearts,
None at all, Mother!
When we sing with our hearts melting in devotion,
Why do you remain silent without acting?
Apart from you, to extend a helping hand,
What suitable companion is there for us?
When the mind loses direction and aim,
And struggles in deep turmoil,
ஆ...ஆஆ...ஆஅ....
நன்மை தரும் காளி
அவள் என நம்பினவர் ஏற்கும்
உன் இரண்டு சேவடியை
உச்சிதனில் ஏந்தும்
Oh Kaali who bestows goodness!
மங்கலங்கள் தந்து உதவும்
எங்கள் இறையே
இக்கணத்தில் தீர்த்து விடு
எங்கள் குறையே.......
Aaa...aaa...aaa...aaa...aaa....
Oh Kaali who bestows goodness!
She accepts those who trust in her,
Holding your two sacred red feet,
High upon the crown of our heads,
பாம்பு என வேம்பு என
மாறி வரும் தாயே
பாம்பணிந்த ஈசனுக்கு
பாதி உடல் நீயே
Granting auspiciousness and help,
Oh our Supreme Almighty Lord!
In this very moment, resolve
All our grievances and shortcomings!
மஞ்சளோடு குங்குமத்துச்
சாந்தணிந்த மாயே
மன்னன் எனும் தட்சன் மடி
வந்துதித்த சேயே
Appearing as the serpent and as the sacred neem tree,
Oh Mother Mari who changes forms!
To Lord Shiva who wears the serpent,
You are the half of His body!
நீ இறங்கி வா
கருணைக் கடலே
நெஞ்சிறங்கி வா அமுத சுடரே
நீ இறங்கி வா நெஞ்சிறங்கி வா வா....
Adorned with turmeric, kumkum,
And sandalwood paste, oh divine enchantress!
On the lap of King Daksha,
Oh child who was born as a daughter!
ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....ஆஆஆ.....
ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....ஆஆஆ.....
Please descend and come to us,
Oh vast ocean of mercy!
Melt your heart and come, oh nectar-like radiant light!
Please descend and come to us,
Melt your heart and come, come!
மஞ்சக் குளியலும்
முத்துக் குவியலும்
அங்கம் முழுவதும்
பொங்கிப் பரவிடும்
சுந்தரியே ஓ..... சுந்தரியே
குழு :
படபட படவென
அருள் மழை பொழியட்டும்
சுடர் விழி திறந்திடு அம்பிகையே
Aaa...aaa...aa...aa.a...aaa....aa.....
Aaa...aaa...aa...aa.a...aaa....aa.....
வட்டக்கதிரென வண்ணச் சுடரென
நீலக்கருவிழி நித்தம் ஒளி விடும்
சுந்தரியே ஓ.......சுந்தரியே
குழு :
சடசட சடவென
துயரங்கள் சரியட்டும்
அடைக்கலம் கொடுத்திடு சுந்தரியே
With turmeric baths,
And heaps of pearls,
Overflowing and spreading across your whole form,
Oh beautiful Goddess, oh beautiful one!
தர்மம் வெற்றி பெற
கர்மம் வீழ்ச்சியுற
சிம்மம் ஏறி வரும் சூலினியே
குழு :
எண் வகை சிறப்புடன்
ஏழ் வகை சாகரம்
தன்வசம் கொண்டிடும் உத்தமியே
With a quick fluttering sound,
Let the shower of divine grace pour down,
Open your radiant eyes, oh Goddess Ambigai!
வையம் யாவும்
ஒரு கையில் ஏந்தி
அருள் தெய்வமாகி வரும் மாலினியே
குழு :
சரணம் உன் திருவடி சங்கரியே
சகலமும் அறிந்திடும் சாமுண்டியே
இஷ்ட தெய்வம் என
எங்கள் முன்பு வரும்
நாயகியே நாயகியே...
Like the full round sun,
Like a vibrant colorful flame,
Your dark blue eyes shine brightly every day,
Oh beautiful Goddess, oh beautiful one!
திருவடி தினம் தினம்
வலம்வர பலம் தர
இருளிளை கழித்திங்கு
நலம் பெற நலம் பெற
அருள் மழை நீ பொழிவாய்
With a sudden swift clatter,
Let all sorrows crumble and fall away,
Grant us sanctuary, oh beautiful Goddess!
தலை முதல் கால் வரை
சரம் என முத்துக்கள்
கிடுகிடு கிடுவென இறங்கிடவே
சந்தனம் வேப்பிலை
படபட படபட
பரிசுத்தம் கிடைத்துடன்
சுகம் பெறவே
For righteousness to triumph,
For bad karma to be vanquished,
Oh Goddess who rides a lion holding a trident!
அம்மா அழுதோம்
தொழுதோம் அருள்வாய்
துணை நீயே
அம்மா அழுதோம்
தொழுதோம் அருள்வாய்
துணை நீயே...
Holding eight types of divine wealth,
And the seven vast oceans,
Oh virtuous Goddess who controls everything!
Holding the entire universe
In a single hand,
Oh Goddess Maalini who manifests as the deity of grace!
I surrender at your holy feet,
Oh consort of Lord Shankara!
Oh Goddess Chamundi who knows all things!
Coming before us as our beloved deity,
Oh Supreme Leader, oh Divine Goddess!
To circumambulate your holy feet day after day and gain strength,
Dispelling the inner darkness here,
So that we may attain wellness and prosperity,
Shower your rain of divine grace!
From head to toe,
Like a string of divine pearls,
Descending rapidly with a rustling sound,
With sandalwood and neem leaves fluttering,
May we obtain purity and achieve complete well-being!
Mother, we wept and worshipped you,
Grant us grace, for you are our only support!
Mother, we wept and worshipped you,
Grant us grace, for you are our only support!
Andhamulla sandhamulla
In beautiful and rhythmic pure Tamil,
Senthamizhil
In pure Tamil,
Adiyavar thozhum andhariyae…
Oh Goddess of the cosmos, worshipped by your devotees!
Aadhiyena jothiyena needhiyena
As the primal source, as the divine light, as ultimate justice,
Sudar vida yezhum sundhariyae… ae..ae..
Oh beautiful Goddess who rises with a radiant flame!
Ammaa azhudhom thozhudhom
Mother, we wept and worshipped you,
Arulvaai thunai neeyae…
Grant us grace, for you are our only support!
Paambu yena vembu yena
Appearing as the serpent and as the sacred neem tree,
Maari varum thaayae
Oh Mother Mari who changes forms!
Paambanindha eesanukku
To Lord Shiva who wears the serpent,
Paadhi udal neeyae
You are the half of His body!
Paambu yena vembu yena
Appearing as the serpent and as the sacred neem tree,
Maari varum thaayae
Oh Mother Mari who changes forms!
Paambanindha eesanukku
To Lord Shiva who wears the serpent,
Paadhi udal neeyae
You are the half of His body!
{Manjalodu kungumatthu
Adorned with turmeric, kumkum,
Chaandhanindha maayae
And sandalwood paste, oh divine enchantress!
Mannan yenum dhatchan madi
On the lap of King Daksha,
Vandhudhitha saeyae} (2)
Oh child who was born as a daughter!
Paambu yena vembu yena
Appearing as the serpent and as the sacred neem tree,
Maari varum thaayae
Oh Mother Mari who changes forms!
Paambanindha eesanukku
To Lord Shiva who wears the serpent,
Paadhi udal neeyae
You are the half of His body!
Nee irangi vaa
Please descend and come to us,
Karunai kadalae
Oh vast ocean of mercy!
Nenjirangi vaa amudha sudarae
Melt your heart and come, oh nectar-like radiant light!
Nee irangi vaa
Please descend and come to us,
Nenjirangi vaa vaa
Melt your heart and come, come!
Paambu yena vembu yena
Appearing as the serpent and as the sacred neem tree,
Maari varum thaayae
Oh Mother Mari who changes forms!
Paambanindha eesanukku
To Lord Shiva who wears the serpent,
Paadhi udal neeyae
You are the half of His body!
Nenjarindhu seidha pizhai
There is no mistake committed knowingly in our hearts,
Yedhum illai ammaa
None at all, Mother!
Nenjuruga paadugaiyil
When we sing with our hearts melting in devotion,
Nirpadhenna summaa
Why do you remain silent without acting?
Unnai andri kai kodukka
Apart from you, to extend a helping hand,
Uttra thunai yedhu
What suitable companion is there for us?
Dhikku thisai attru manam
When the mind loses direction and aim,
Thathalikkum podhu
And struggles in deep turmoil,
Nanmai tharum kaali…
Oh Kaali who bestows goodness!
Aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa….
Aaa...aaa...aaa...aaa...aaa....
Nanmai tharum kaali
Oh Kaali who bestows goodness!
Aval nambinavar yerkkum
She accepts those who trust in her,
Un irandu sevadiyai
Holding your two sacred red feet,
Uchi thanil yendhum
High upon the crown of our heads,
Mangalangal thandhudhavum
Granting auspiciousness and help,
Engal iraiyae
Oh our Supreme Almighty Lord!
Ik kanathil theerthu vidu
In this very moment, resolve
Engal kuraiyae…
All our grievances and shortcomings!
Paambu yena vembu yena
Appearing as the serpent and as the sacred neem tree,
Maari varum thaayae
Oh Mother Mari who changes forms!
Paambanindha eesanukku
To Lord Shiva who wears the serpent,
Paadhi udal neeyae
You are the half of His body!
Manjalodu kungumatthu
Adorned with turmeric, kumkum,
Chaandhanindha maayae
And sandalwood paste, oh divine enchantress!
Mannan yenum dhatchan madi
On the lap of King Daksha,
Vandhudhitha saeyae
Oh child who was born as a daughter!
Nee irangi vaa
Please descend and come to us,
Karunai kadalae
Oh vast ocean of mercy!
Nenjirangi vaa amudha sudarae
Melt your heart and come, oh nectar-like radiant light!
Nee irangi vaa
Please descend and come to us,
Nenjirangi vaa vaa
Melt your heart and come, come!
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Manja kuliyalum
With turmeric baths,
Muthu kuviyalum
And heaps of pearls,
Angam muzhuvadhum pongi paravidum
Overflowing and spreading across your whole form,
Sundhariyae o sundhariyae
Oh beautiful Goddess, oh beautiful one!
Padapada padavena
With a quick fluttering sound,
Arul mazhai pozhiyattum
Let the shower of divine grace pour down,
Sudar vizhi thirandhidu ambigaiyae
Open your radiant eyes, oh Goddess Ambigai!
Vatta kadhirena
Like the full round sun,
Vanna chudarena
Like a vibrant colorful flame,
Neela karu vizhi nitham oli vidum
Your dark blue eyes shine brightly every day,
Sundhariyae o sundhariyae
Oh beautiful Goddess, oh beautiful one!
Sadasada sadavena
With a sudden swift clatter,
Thuyarangal sariyattum
Let all sorrows crumble and fall away,
Adaikkalam koduthidu sundhariyae
Grant us sanctuary, oh beautiful Goddess!
Dharmam vetri pera
For righteousness to triumph,
Karmam veezhchiyura
For bad karma to be vanquished,
Simmam yeri varum sooliniyae
Oh Goddess who rides a lion holding a trident!
En vagai chippudan
Holding eight types of divine wealth,
Ezh vagai saagaram
And the seven vast oceans,
Than vasam kondidum uththamiyae
Oh virtuous Goddess who controls everything!
Vaiyam yaavum
Holding the entire universe
Oru kaiyil yendhi
In a single hand,
Arul dheivamaagi varum maaliniyae
Oh Goddess Maalini who manifests as the deity of grace!
Saranam un thiruvadi
I surrender at your holy feet,
Sankariyae
Oh consort of Lord Shankara!
Sagalamum arindhidum saamundiyae
Oh Goddess Chamundi who knows all things!
Ishta dheivam yena
Coming before us as our beloved deity,
Engal munbu varum
Oh Supreme Leader, oh Divine Goddess!
Naayagiyae naayagiyae…
To circumambulate your holy feet day after day and gain strength,
Thiruvadi dhinam dhinam
Dispelling the inner darkness here,
Valam vara balam thara
So that we may attain wellness and prosperity,
Irulinai kazhithingu
Shower your rain of divine grace!
Nalam pera nalam pera
From head to toe,
Arul mazhai nee pozhivaai
Like a string of divine pearls,
Thalai mudhal kaal varai
Descending rapidly with a rustling sound,
Saram yena muthukkal
With sandalwood and neem leaves fluttering,
Kidukidu kiduvena irangidavae
May we obtain purity and achieve complete well-being!
Sandhanam veppilai padapada padapada
Mother, we wept and worshipped you,
Parisutham kidaithudan sugam peravae
Grant us grace, for you are our only support!
Ammaa azhudhom thozhudhom
Mother, we wept and worshipped you,
Arulvaai thunai neeyae
Grant us grace, for you are our only support!
Ammaa azhudhom thozhudhom
Arulvaai thunai neeyae
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a soul-stirring devotional hymn from the movie Sakthivel (1994), directed by K. S. Ravikumar with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics penned by the legendary Vaali. The song is dedicated to Mother Goddess Mariamman (an incarnation of Shakti/Parvati), invoking her under various divine epithets such as Sundhari, Kaali, Ambigai, and Chamundi. The devotee fervently pleads for protection, mercy, and deliverance from affliction, describing her divine form, her sacred attributes like turmeric and neem, and her power to eradicate darkness and sorrow.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia (Irattai Kilaravi / Anukaranasabda)
“Padapada padavena / Arul mazhai pozhiyattum”
Rhythmic sound-imitative words like 'padapada', 'sadasada', and 'kidukidu' are used to vividly express the speed and force of divine grace pouring down and sorrows crumbling away.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Karunai kadalae / Nenjirangi vaa amudha sudarae”
The Goddess is metaphorically addressed as an ocean of mercy ('Karunai kadalae') and a nectar flame ('Amudha sudarae').
Ethirai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Paambu yena vembu yena / Paambanindha eesanukku”
Rhyming of the second consonant across lines ('Paambu' and 'Paadhi', 'Nanmai' and 'Unnai').
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Trivia
Although the music director for Sakthivel (1994) is Ilaiyaraaja, devotional folk-style tracks in Tamil cinema often draw upon traditional temple songs (Amman Pattu) elements. Lyricist Vaali integrated high classical Tamil epithets alongside traditional folk imagery like neem leaves (vembu) and turmeric (manjal).
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