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Lyrics & meaning

Ragam Thaalam Pallavi

From Paritchaikku Neramachu · 1982

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Paritchaikku Neramachu
Movie release year
1982
Lyrics added on
22 Aug 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Raagam thaalam pallavi endru geedham moondru vagai
Raagam thaalam pallavi endru geedham moondru vagai
Intha moondrum saernthu thondrum pothu
Pozhiyum naadha mazhai mozhiyum naadha mazhai
Pozhiyum naadha mazhai…..aa….aa….aa….aa….aa….
Maanikka veenaiyai meettugiraal
Kalaivaani enum dheivam
Maanikka veenaiyai meettugiraal
Kalaivaani enum dheivam
Aval kaanikkai thaanendru kaattugiraal
Isai nyaanam enum selvam
Maanikka veenaiyai meettugiraal
Kalaivaani enum dheivam
Sangeetha devathai sirikkindraal sirikkindraal
Sangeetha devathai sirikkindraal
Saptha swarangalin vazhiyaaga
Nalla saagithyam varainthu kodukkindraal
Vanna senthamizh mozhiyaaga
Vanna senthamizh mozhiyaaga
Maanikka veenaiyai meettugiraal
Kalaivaani enum dheivam
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Music is made of three forms: melody, rhythm, and theme,
Music is made of three forms: melody, rhythm, and theme,
When these three unite and rise together,
A rain of divine melody pours down, a rain of divine melody pours down,
A rain of divine melody pours down... aah... aa... aa... aa...
She plucks the strings of the ruby veena,
The goddess known as Kalaivani,
She plucks the strings of the ruby veena,
The goddess known as Kalaivani,
She reveals that the treasure of musical wisdom
Is her gracious gift to this world...
She plucks the strings of the ruby veena,
The goddess known as Kalaivani,
The goddess of music smiles, she smiles...
The goddess of music smiles,
Through the path of the seven musical notes,
She crafts and gives fine lyrical verses,
In the vibrant form of pure Tamil...
In the vibrant form of pure Tamil...
She plucks the strings of the ruby veena,
The goddess known as Kalaivani.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classical-based song is a devotional homage to Goddess Kalaivaani (Saraswati), praising her as the source of all artistic and musical inspiration. It explains how music comes to life through the unison of raagam (melody), thaalam (rhythm), and pallavi (theme), creating a refreshing rain of divine sound that cleanses and elevates the soul. The lyrics portray Saraswati strumming her gem-studded veena, bestowing musical knowledge as a precious gift. Through the seven swaras (notes) and the exquisite Tamil language, she creates beautiful compositions, smiling upon humanity with grace and artistic wisdom.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Isai nyaanam enum selvam”

Compares musical knowledge (isai nyaanam) to tangible wealth (selvam).

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Pozhiyum naadha mazhai mozhiyum naadha mazhai”

Compares the flow of divine music to a shower of rain (naadha mazhai).

Rhyme / Ezhuthu Onriyatuthal (Etugai)

“Pozhiyum naadha mazhai mozhiyum naadha mazhai”

Internal rhyme using the second letter 'zhi' in 'Pozhiyum' and 'Mozhiyum'.

Visual and Auditory Imagery

“Maanikka veenaiyai meettugiraal Kalaivaani enum dheivam”

Paints a vivid picture of Saraswati strumming a gem-studded veena, evoking both visual splendor and melodious music.

Alliteration (Monaai)

“Saptha swarangalin vazhiyaaga Nalla saagithyam varainthu kodukkindraal”

Repetition of the 'S' sound in 'Saptha swarangalin' and 'saagithyam' creates rhythmic harmony.

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Trivia

Paritchaikku Neramachu (1982) is a drama film directed by Muktha Srinivasan, starring Sivaji Ganesan and Y. G. Mahendran. Composed by legendary maestro M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Vaali, this song is a fine example of integrating classical Carnatic aesthetics into Tamil film music, soulfully rendered by P. Jayachandran.

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