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 thaaraai | We praise you, show us the way |
| Vaazhthuvom thuyar theeraai | We extol you, relieve our sorrow |
| Female :Pottruvom vaazhthuvom | Female: We praise you, we extol you |
| Unnai nambinen kakka varuvaai naesa | I trusted you, come to protect me, beloved one |
| Male | |
| Bandha paasangalil nalan koduppaai | Bestow goodness upon our bonds and affections |
| Bakthi vettri pera kann thirappaai | Open your eyes so that devotion may triumph |
| Female :Unnai pottriyavar vaazhnthirundhaar | Female: Those who praised you lived prosperously |
| Ulagam ullavarai thazhainthirundhaar | They flourished for as long as the world endures |
| Male | |
| Nondhu ponavan murai kelaai | Hear the plea of the broken-hearted one |
| Vandhu paarthu en kali theeraai | Come, see me and end my afflictions |
| Thandhai saabam viduthalai peravae | To gain freedom from a father's curse |
| Thanaiyan vaazhkaiyum kanindhidavae | And so that the son's life may blossom |
| Male | |
| Vithai enbathu sakthi kondathu | A seed holds inherent divine power |
| Vettri endra vazhi engae | Where is the path to victory? |
| Female :Bakthar naadum arul konda | Female: Where is the grace-filled path sought by devotees |
| Sithi tharum mukthi konda vazhi engae | That bestows spiritual attainment and ultimate liberation? |
போற்றுவோம் வழி தாராய்
வாழ்த்துவோம் துயர் தீராய்
பெண் : போற்றுவோம் வாழ்த்துவோம்
உன்னை நம்பினேன் காக்க வருவாய் நேசா...
We praise you, show us the way
We extol you, relieve our sorrow
Female: We praise you, we extol you
I trusted you, come to protect me, beloved one
அருள்வாய் ஆதிசேஷா
அருள்வாய் சிவனின் நேசா
கருணை முகதேவனே பலனளிப்பாய்
அருள்வாய் ஆதிசேஷா
Bestow goodness upon our bonds and affections
Open your eyes so that devotion may triumph
Female: Those who praised you lived prosperously
They flourished for as long as the world endures
பந்த பாசங்களில் நலன் கொடுப்பாய்
பக்தி வெற்றி பெற கண் திறப்பாய்
உன்னை போற்றியவர் வாழ்ந்திருந்தார்
உலகமுள்ளவரை தழைந்திருந்தார்....
Hear the plea of the broken-hearted one
Come, see me and end my afflictions
To gain freedom from a father's curse
And so that the son's life may blossom
அருள்வாய் ஆதிசேஷா
அருள்வாய் சிவனின் நேசா
கருணை முகதேவனே பலனளிப்பாய்
அருள்வாய் ஆதிசேஷா
A seed holds inherent divine power
Where is the path to victory?
Female: Where is the grace-filled path sought by devotees
That bestows spiritual attainment and ultimate liberation?
நொந்து போனவன் முறை கேளாய்
வந்து பார்த்து என் கலி தீராய்
தந்தை சாபம் விடுதலை பெறவே
தனயன் வாழ்க்கையும் கனிந்திடவே..(அருள்)
அருள்வாய் ஆதிசேஷா
அருள்வாய் சிவனின் நேசா
கருணை முகதேவனே பலனளிப்பாய்
அருள்வாய் ஆதிசேஷா
ஆண்
: வித்தை என்பது சக்தி கொண்டது
வெற்றி என்ற வழி எங்கே
பக்தர் நாடும் அருள் கொண்ட
சித்தி தரும் முக்தி கொண்ட வழி எங்கே...
அருள்வாய் ஆதிசேஷா
அருள்வாய் சிவனின் நேசா
கருணை முகதேவனே பலனளிப்பாய்
அருள்வாய் ஆதிசேஷா
Pottruvom vazhi thaaraai
We praise you, show us the way
Vaazhthuvom thuyar theeraai
We extol you, relieve our sorrow
Female :Pottruvom vaazhthuvom
Female: We praise you, we extol you
Unnai nambinen kakka varuvaai naesa
I trusted you, come to protect me, beloved one
Bandha paasangalil nalan koduppaai
Bestow goodness upon our bonds and affections
Bakthi vettri pera kann thirappaai
Open your eyes so that devotion may triumph
Female :Unnai pottriyavar vaazhnthirundhaar
Female: Those who praised you lived prosperously
Ulagam ullavarai thazhainthirundhaar
They flourished for as long as the world endures
Nondhu ponavan murai kelaai
Hear the plea of the broken-hearted one
Vandhu paarthu en kali theeraai
Come, see me and end my afflictions
Thandhai saabam viduthalai peravae
To gain freedom from a father's curse
Thanaiyan vaazhkaiyum kanindhidavae
And so that the son's life may blossom
Vithai enbathu sakthi kondathu
A seed holds inherent divine power
Vettri endra vazhi engae
Where is the path to victory?
Female :Bakthar naadum arul konda
Female: Where is the grace-filled path sought by devotees
Sithi tharum mukthi konda vazhi engae
That 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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