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Lyrics & meaning

Potruvom Vaazhi

From Rathna Manjari · 1961

Lyricist
Puratchi Dasan
Singers
P. B. Sreenivas, P. Leela
Music director
Rajan Nagendra
Details
Rathna Manjari1961

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Pottruvom vazhi thaaraaiWe praise you, show us the way
Vaazhthuvom thuyar theeraaiWe extol you, relieve our sorrow
Female :Pottruvom vaazhthuvomFemale: We praise you, we extol you
Unnai nambinen kakka varuvaai naesaI trusted you, come to protect me, beloved one
Male
Bandha paasangalil nalan koduppaaiBestow goodness upon our bonds and affections
Bakthi vettri pera kann thirappaaiOpen your eyes so that devotion may triumph
Female :Unnai pottriyavar vaazhnthirundhaarFemale: Those who praised you lived prosperously
Ulagam ullavarai thazhainthirundhaarThey flourished for as long as the world endures
Male
Nondhu ponavan murai kelaaiHear the plea of the broken-hearted one
Vandhu paarthu en kali theeraaiCome, see me and end my afflictions
Thandhai saabam viduthalai peravaeTo gain freedom from a father's curse
Thanaiyan vaazhkaiyum kanindhidavaeAnd so that the son's life may blossom
Male
Vithai enbathu sakthi kondathuA seed holds inherent divine power
Vettri endra vazhi engaeWhere is the path to victory?
Female :Bakthar naadum arul kondaFemale: Where is the grace-filled path sought by devotees
Sithi tharum mukthi konda vazhi engaeThat bestows spiritual attainment and ultimate liberation?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This devotional song from the film Rathna Manjari (1961) is a heartfelt prayer appealing for divine guidance, protection, and deliverance from hardship. The lyrics convey deep faith, praising the Almighty while seeking relief from a father's curse and requesting blessing for a prosperous life. The singers surrender to God, seeking the righteous path that leads to spiritual victory and ultimate salvation (mukthi).

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethukai (Second Letter Rhyming)

Thandhai saabam viduthalai peravae / Thanaiyan vaazhkaiyum kanindhidavae

The second consonant 'nda' rhymes across 'Thandhai' and 'Thanaiyan', creating a melodious rhythm.

Monaai (Initial Letter Alliteration)

Sithi tharum mukthi konda vazhi engae

The initial sound 'S' repeats in 'Sithi' and 'Sakthi' across connected spiritual ideas.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Pottruvom vazhi thaaraai / Vaazhthuvom thuyar theeraai

The lines end with rhyming verbs 'pottruvom' and 'vaazhthuvom' to emphasize unified worship.

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Trivia

Rathna Manjari (1961) was a popular fantasy film released in Kannada and translated/dubbed into Tamil, featuring music by the iconic duo Rajan-Nagendra and lyrics by Puratchi Dasan.

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