Sangeetham En Nimmadhi
From Ilangeswaran · 1987
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Ilangeswaran1987
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Sangeetham en nimmadhi | Music is my peace |
| Aa aa aa aa aa…… | Aa aa aa aa aa…… |
| Sangeetham en nimmadhi | Music is my peace |
| Female | |
| Sanidhanisa sarisanidhani sarigamarikari | Sa ni dha ni sa sa ri sa ni dha ni sa ri ga ma ri ga ri |
| Ga mathagama dhani madhanisa thanisa sarisa | Ga ma ta ga ma dha ni ma dha ni sa tha ni sa sa ri sa |
| Sarisarisarisari sanidhamagarisa | Sa ri sa ri sa ri sa ri sa ni dha ma ga ri sa |
| Male | |
| Sangeetham en nimmadhi | Music is my peace |
| Sapthaswaram thaanae en sannadhi | The seven notes alone are my sanctum |
| Kaiyendhum pon veenai ketkaadhoo en aanai | Will not the golden veena held in my hands obey my command? |
| Idhu thaanae hamsanandhi…ee…ee… | This indeed is the raga Hamsanandhi... |
| Idhu thaanae hamsanandhi.. | This indeed is Hamsanandhi.. |
| Male | |
| Maaanodu mazhuvendhi | Holding a deer and an axe |
| Mandrathil nindraadum | Dancing in the cosmic hall |
| Marai pottrum parameswaran | Lord Parameswaran who is praised by the Vedas |
| Male | |
| Marai pottrum parameswaran | Lord Parameswaran who is praised by the Vedas |
| Avan thaazh pottri naal dhorum | Praising His lotus feet every day |
| Sei nandri maravaadha | Never forgetting a good deed received |
| Vaazh veeran ilangeswaran.. | Is the sword-wielding hero, Ilangeswaran.. |
| Vaazh veeran ilangeswaran.. | Is the sword-wielding hero, Ilangeswaran.. |
| Male | |
| Sangeetham en nimmadhi… | Music is my peace… |
| Female | |
| Aaaa….aaa….aaa….. | Aaaa….aaa….aaa….. |
| Male | |
| Kadal naangum thaalattum valamaana naadu | A prosperous land lulled by four surrounding oceans |
| Kasthuri maan kootam vilaiyaadum kaadu | A forest where herds of musk deer frolic |
| Poongaatrum thaandadhu naan potta kodu | Even the gentle breeze will not cross the boundary line I draw |
| Indha puvi vendhan nana aagum enakku yedhu eedu | As I am the emperor of this earth, who can equal me? |
| Male | |
| Sangeetham en nimmadhi… | Music is my peace… |
| Male | |
| Mayilae thogai ila mayilae | Oh peacock, young peacock with radiant feathers |
| Female :Sariga magarisani sariga | Female: Sa ri ga ma ga ri sa ni sa ri ga |
| Male :Paruva maeni bharatham aada | Male: As the youthful body dances Bharatanatyam |
| Padhamum paada | And rhythmically sings with footsteps |
| Vizhiyil ezhudhum kavidhai yaavum | All the poetic expressions written in the eyes |
| Isai muzhangha | As the divine music reverberates |
| Female :Ga ma ga thatha madhama ni ni | Female: Ga ma ga tha tha ma dha ma ni ni |
| Thanitha saa saa | Tha ni tha saa saa |
| Nisanidhanidha madhmagarisani sa ri ga | Ni sa ni dha ni dha ma dha ma ga ri sa ni sa ri ga |
| Male | |
| Vanna thaamarai aadai soodi vara | Adorned in attire like a colorful lotus |
| Vanji poongodi jaadai pesi vara | Walking with subtle gestures like a slender flowering vine |
| Vizhikkul pirakkum mayakkam | An enchanting intoxication is born within the eyes |
| Male | |
| Kattu poonguzhal kaattril neendhi vara | As tied floral tresses swim gently in the breeze |
| Inba kaaviyam kannil yendhi vara | Carrying a blissful epic in her eyes |
| Kalaikor vilakkam kidaikkum | A true illumination of the arts is gained |
| Male | |
| Naan vaazhum manimaadam | The jeweled palace where I reside |
| Aanandha kalaikoodam ooyadha sandhosamae | Is an academy of joyful arts filled with unending happiness |
| Vaan vaazhum devarkkum vaaikkadhu ennaalum | Which even the gods residing in heaven do not possess forever |
| Naan kaanum sowbakkiyamae…ae…. | Is the ultimate good fortune that I experience... |
| Male | |
| Sangeetham en nimmadhi | Music is my peace |
| Sapthaswaram thanaae en sannidhi…ee…ee…ee… | The seven notes alone are my sanctum... |
சங்கீதம் என் நிம்மதி...ஆஆஆஆ....
சங்கீதம் என் நிம்மதி
ஸநிதநிஸ ஸரிஸநிதநி ஸரிகமரிகரி
கமதகமதநி மதநிஸ தநிஸ ஸரிசா
ஸரிஸரிஸரிஸரி ஸநிதமகரிஸா
Music is my peace
Aa aa aa aa aa……
Music is my peace
சங்கீதம் என் நிம்மதி.....
சப்தஸ்வரம் தானே என் சன்னிதி
கையேந்தும் பொன் வீணை
கேட்காதோ என் ஆணை
இதுதானே ஹம்சாநந்தி
இதுதானே ஹம்சாநந்தி
Sa ni dha ni sa sa ri sa ni dha ni sa ri ga ma ri ga ri
Ga ma ta ga ma dha ni ma dha ni sa tha ni sa sa ri sa
Sa ri sa ri sa ri sa ri sa ni dha ma ga ri sa
மானோடு மழுவேந்தி மன்றத்தில் நின்றாடும்
மறைப் போற்றும் பரமேஸ்வரன்
Music is my peace
The seven notes alone are my sanctum
Will not the golden veena held in my hands obey my command?
This indeed is the raga Hamsanandhi...
This indeed is Hamsanandhi..
மறைப் போற்றும் பரமேஸ்வரன்
அவன் தாள் போற்றி நாள் தோறும்
செய்நன்றி மறவாத வாள் வீரன் இலங்கேஸ்வரன்
வாள் வீரன் இலங்கேஸ்வரன்
Holding a deer and an axe
Dancing in the cosmic hall
Lord Parameswaran who is praised by the Vedas
சங்கீதம் என் நிம்மதி........
Lord Parameswaran who is praised by the Vedas
Praising His lotus feet every day
Never forgetting a good deed received
Is the sword-wielding hero, Ilangeswaran..
Is the sword-wielding hero, Ilangeswaran..
ஆ...ஆ...ஆ...ஆ....
Music is my peace…
கடல் நான்கும் தாலாட்டும் வளமான நாடு
கஸ்தூரி மான் கூட்டம் விளையாடும் காடு
பூங்காற்றும் தாண்டாது நான் போட்ட கோடு
இந்த புவி வேந்தன் நானாகும் எனக்கேது ஈடு
Aaaa….aaa….aaa…..
சங்கீதம் என் நிம்மதி.....
A prosperous land lulled by four surrounding oceans
A forest where herds of musk deer frolic
Even the gentle breeze will not cross the boundary line I draw
As I am the emperor of this earth, who can equal me?
மயிலே...தோகை இள மயிலே
பெண் : ஸரிக மகரிஸநி ஸரிக
பருவ மேனி பரதமாட பதமும் பாட
விழியில் எழுதும் கவிதை யாவும் இசை முழங்க
கமகதாத மதமநிநி தநிதசாஸ
நிஸநிதநித மதமகரிஸநி ஸரிக
Music is my peace…
வண்ணத் தாமரை ஆடை சூடி வர
வஞ்சிப் பூங்கொடி ஜாடைப் பேசி வர
விழிக்குள் பிறக்கும் மயக்கம்
Oh peacock, young peacock with radiant feathers
Female: Sa ri ga ma ga ri sa ni sa ri ga
Male: As the youthful body dances Bharatanatyam
And rhythmically sings with footsteps
All the poetic expressions written in the eyes
As the divine music reverberates
Female: Ga ma ga tha tha ma dha ma ni ni
Tha ni tha saa saa
Ni sa ni dha ni dha ma dha ma ga ri sa ni sa ri ga
கட்டுப் பூங்குழல் காற்றில் நீந்தி வர
இன்பக் காவியம் கண்ணில் ஏந்தி வர
கலைக்கோர் விளக்கம் கிடைக்கும்
Adorned in attire like a colorful lotus
Walking with subtle gestures like a slender flowering vine
An enchanting intoxication is born within the eyes
நான் வாழும் மணிமாடம்
ஆனந்த கலைக்கூடம் ஓயாத சந்தோஷமே
வான் வாழும் தேவர்க்கும் வாய்க்காது எந்நாளும்
நான் காணும் சௌபாக்கியமே
As tied floral tresses swim gently in the breeze
Carrying a blissful epic in her eyes
A true illumination of the arts is gained
சங்கீதம் என் நிம்மதி
சப்தஸ்வரம் தானே என் சன்னிதி....
The jeweled palace where I reside
Is an academy of joyful arts filled with unending happiness
Which even the gods residing in heaven do not possess forever
Is the ultimate good fortune that I experience...
Music is my peace
The seven notes alone are my sanctum...
Sangeetham en nimmadhi
Music is my peace
Aa aa aa aa aa……
Aa aa aa aa aa……
Sangeetham en nimmadhi
Music is my peace
Sanidhanisa sarisanidhani sarigamarikari
Sa ni dha ni sa sa ri sa ni dha ni sa ri ga ma ri ga ri
Ga mathagama dhani madhanisa thanisa sarisa
Ga ma ta ga ma dha ni ma dha ni sa tha ni sa sa ri sa
Sarisarisarisari sanidhamagarisa
Sa ri sa ri sa ri sa ri sa ni dha ma ga ri sa
Sangeetham en nimmadhi
Music is my peace
Sapthaswaram thaanae en sannadhi
The seven notes alone are my sanctum
Kaiyendhum pon veenai ketkaadhoo en aanai
Will not the golden veena held in my hands obey my command?
Idhu thaanae hamsanandhi…ee…ee…
This indeed is the raga Hamsanandhi...
Idhu thaanae hamsanandhi..
This indeed is Hamsanandhi..
Maaanodu mazhuvendhi
Holding a deer and an axe
Mandrathil nindraadum
Dancing in the cosmic hall
Marai pottrum parameswaran
Lord Parameswaran who is praised by the Vedas
Marai pottrum parameswaran
Lord Parameswaran who is praised by the Vedas
Avan thaazh pottri naal dhorum
Praising His lotus feet every day
Sei nandri maravaadha
Never forgetting a good deed received
Vaazh veeran ilangeswaran..
Is the sword-wielding hero, Ilangeswaran..
Vaazh veeran ilangeswaran..
Is the sword-wielding hero, Ilangeswaran..
Sangeetham en nimmadhi…
Music is my peace…
Aaaa….aaa….aaa…..
Aaaa….aaa….aaa…..
Kadal naangum thaalattum valamaana naadu
A prosperous land lulled by four surrounding oceans
Kasthuri maan kootam vilaiyaadum kaadu
A forest where herds of musk deer frolic
Poongaatrum thaandadhu naan potta kodu
Even the gentle breeze will not cross the boundary line I draw
Indha puvi vendhan nana aagum enakku yedhu eedu
As I am the emperor of this earth, who can equal me?
Sangeetham en nimmadhi…
Music is my peace…
Mayilae thogai ila mayilae
Oh peacock, young peacock with radiant feathers
Female :Sariga magarisani sariga
Female: Sa ri ga ma ga ri sa ni sa ri ga
Male :Paruva maeni bharatham aada
Male: As the youthful body dances Bharatanatyam
Padhamum paada
And rhythmically sings with footsteps
Vizhiyil ezhudhum kavidhai yaavum
All the poetic expressions written in the eyes
Isai muzhangha
As the divine music reverberates
Female :Ga ma ga thatha madhama ni ni
Female: Ga ma ga tha tha ma dha ma ni ni
Thanitha saa saa
Tha ni tha saa saa
Nisanidhanidha madhmagarisani sa ri ga
Ni sa ni dha ni dha ma dha ma ga ri sa ni sa ri ga
Vanna thaamarai aadai soodi vara
Adorned in attire like a colorful lotus
Vanji poongodi jaadai pesi vara
Walking with subtle gestures like a slender flowering vine
Vizhikkul pirakkum mayakkam
An enchanting intoxication is born within the eyes
Kattu poonguzhal kaattril neendhi vara
As tied floral tresses swim gently in the breeze
Inba kaaviyam kannil yendhi vara
Carrying a blissful epic in her eyes
Kalaikor vilakkam kidaikkum
A true illumination of the arts is gained
Naan vaazhum manimaadam
The jeweled palace where I reside
Aanandha kalaikoodam ooyadha sandhosamae
Is an academy of joyful arts filled with unending happiness
Vaan vaazhum devarkkum vaaikkadhu ennaalum
Which even the gods residing in heaven do not possess forever
Naan kaanum sowbakkiyamae…ae….
Is the ultimate good fortune that I experience...
Sangeetham en nimmadhi
Music is my peace
Sapthaswaram thanaae en sannidhi…ee…ee…ee…
The seven notes alone are my sanctum...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic musical composition expresses the majestic pride, devotion, and artistic mastery of King Ilangeswaran (Ravana). He glorifies divine music (specifically referencing Raga Hamsanandhi) as his ultimate solace and sanctum, claiming authority over both his golden veena and his prosperous kingdom surrounded by oceans. Ravana declares his deep reverence for Lord Shiva (Parameswaran)—the cosmic dancer holding the deer and axe—while highlighting his own unyielding loyalty, heroic stature, and gratitude. The song further paints a vivid picture of Ravana's opulent empire and vibrant palace court where dance and music flourish continuously. Describing the beauty of fine arts, dance mudras, and aesthetics, he asserts that the joy and prosperity he experiences in his realm exceed even the blessings bestowed upon the heavenly gods.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kaiyendhum pon veenai ketkaadhoo en aanai / Idhu thaanae hamsanandhi”
Matching second consonants across consecutive lines, creating a rhythmic cadence in Tamil poetry.
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Maaanodu mazhuvendhi / Mandrathil nindraadum / Marai pottrum parameswaran”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across words in the same line.
Metaphor (Uruvagham)
“Sapthaswaram thaanae en sannadhi”
Comparing music and notes directly to a holy sanctum/sanctuary ('sannadhi') and eyes to poetic works ('vizhiyil ezhudhum kavidhai').
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Poongaatrum thaandadhu naan potta kodu”
Exaggerating the king's supreme authority to emphasize his absolute power over nature.
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Trivia
In Hindu mythology and Tamil literary tradition, Ravana (Ilangeswaran) is celebrated as a master musician and dedicated devotee of Lord Shiva who played the veena using his own nerve strings. Lyricist Vaali weaves classical swara solkattu alongside pure Tamil poetic meters to showcase Ravana's artistic brilliance and majestic vanity in this track.
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