Selvamudan Devargalum Nallasi
From Mayabazar · 1957
- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- M. L. Vasanthakumari, Chorus
- Music director
- Ghantasala
- Details
- Mayabazar1957
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Selvamudan devargalum nalalaasi koora | As the celestial beings offer their good blessings with wealth, |
| Sellamani vathsala valga nee ammaa | May you live long, precious gem Vathsala, dear child! |
| Vaazhga em thavamani vaazhga nee ammaa | Long live our precious jewel of penance, long live, mother! |
| Vathsala needoozhi vaazhga nee ammaa | Vathsala, may you live a long and prosperous life, dear mother! |
| Female | |
| Sagala sowbaghyavathi revathi devi | Goddess Revathi, who possesses all prosperity and fortune, |
| Thaaaiyaagi thaniyanbhu thandhidum velai | At the time when she, as a mother, bestows her unique love, |
| Sagala sowbaghyavathi revathi devi | Goddess Revathi, who possesses all prosperity and fortune, |
| Thaaaiyaagi thaniyanbhu thandhidum velai | At the time when she, as a mother, bestows her unique love, |
| Ninaithaalaae varam eeyum balaraama devarae | Lord Balarama, who grants boons merely upon being remembered, |
| Nin thandhiyaagi varam thandhidum velai | At the time when he, as your father, bestows his blessings, |
| Chorus | |
| Vaazhga em thavamani vaazhga nee ammaa | Long live our precious jewel of penance, long live, mother! |
| Vathsala needoozhi vaazhga nee ammaa | Vathsala, may you live a long and prosperous life, dear mother! |
| Female | |
| Sargunavathiyaana rukmani devi | Goddess Rukmani, endowed with noble virtues, |
| Sittrannaiyaagi unnai seerattum velai | At the time when she, as your aunt, showers fond affection upon you, |
| Sargunavathiyaana rukmani devi | Goddess Rukmani, endowed with noble virtues, |
| Sittrannaiyaagi unnai seerattum velai | At the time when she, as your aunt, showers fond affection upon you, |
| Sagala bhuvanothamma krishna paramathmarae | Supreme Lord Krishna, the finest soul across all worlds, |
| Siriya thandhaiyumaagi ratchikkum velai | At the time when he, as your paternal uncle, protects you, |
| Chorus | |
| Vaazhga em thavamani vaazhga nee ammaa | Long live our precious jewel of penance, long live, mother! |
| Vathsala needoozhi vaazhga nee ammaa | Vathsala, may you live a long and prosperous life, dear mother! |
| Female | |
| Jeyaveera maathavae sri subathra devi | Goddess Sri Subhadra, the victorious and heroic mother, |
| Selvamudam athaiyaai ullamae magizhavae | At the time when she, as your aunt, rejoices with joy and abundance, |
| Jeyaveera maathavae sri subathra devi | Goddess Sri Subhadra, the victorious and heroic mother, |
| Selvamudam athaiyaai ullamae magizhavae | At the time when she, as your aunt, rejoices with joy and abundance, |
| Pandava yuva rajan baala abhimanyuvae | Young prince of the Pandavas, young Abhimanyu, |
| Paasamighu aththaanum nesamigu velai | At the time when your deeply affectionate cousin showers true love, |
| Chorus | |
| Vaazhga em thavamani vaazhga nee ammaa | Long live our precious jewel of penance, long live, mother! |
| Vathsala needoozhi vaazhga nee ammaa | Vathsala, may you live a long and prosperous life, dear mother! |
செல்வமுடன் தேவர்களும் நல்லாசி கூற
செல்லமணி வத்சலா வாழ்க நீ அம்மா
வாழ்க எம் தவமணி வாழ்க நீ அம்மா
வத்சலா நீடூழி வாழ்க நீ அம்மா......
As the celestial beings offer their good blessings with wealth,
May you live long, precious gem Vathsala, dear child!
Long live our precious jewel of penance, long live, mother!
Vathsala, may you live a long and prosperous life, dear mother!
{சகல சௌபாக்யவதி ரேவதிதேவி
தாயாகி தனியன்பு தணிந்திடும் வேளை} (2)
நினைத்தாலே வரமீயும் பலராம தேவரே
நின் தந்தையாகி வரம் தந்திடும் வேளை
Goddess Revathi, who possesses all prosperity and fortune,
At the time when she, as a mother, bestows her unique love,
Goddess Revathi, who possesses all prosperity and fortune,
At the time when she, as a mother, bestows her unique love,
Lord Balarama, who grants boons merely upon being remembered,
At the time when he, as your father, bestows his blessings,
வாழ்க எம் தவமணி வாழ்க நீ அம்மா
வத்சலா நீடூழி வாழ்க நீ அம்மா....
Long live our precious jewel of penance, long live, mother!
Vathsala, may you live a long and prosperous life, dear mother!
{சற்குணவதியான ருக்மணி தேவி
சிற்றன்னையாகி உன்னை சீராட்டும் வேளை} (2)
சகல புவனோத்தம கிருஷ்ண பரமாத்மரே
சிறிய தந்தையாகி ரட்சிக்கும் வேளை
Goddess Rukmani, endowed with noble virtues,
At the time when she, as your aunt, showers fond affection upon you,
Goddess Rukmani, endowed with noble virtues,
At the time when she, as your aunt, showers fond affection upon you,
Supreme Lord Krishna, the finest soul across all worlds,
At the time when he, as your paternal uncle, protects you,
வாழ்க எம் தவமணி வாழ்க நீ அம்மா
வத்சலா நீடூழி வாழ்க நீ அம்மா....
Long live our precious jewel of penance, long live, mother!
Vathsala, may you live a long and prosperous life, dear mother!
{ஜெயவீர மாதாவே ஸ்ரீ சுபத்ரா தேவி
செல்லமுடன் அத்தையாய் உள்ளமே மகிழவே} (2)
பாண்டவ யுவராஜா பால அபிமன்யுவே
பாசமிகு அத்தானும் நேசமிகு வேளை
Goddess Sri Subhadra, the victorious and heroic mother,
At the time when she, as your aunt, rejoices with joy and abundance,
Goddess Sri Subhadra, the victorious and heroic mother,
At the time when she, as your aunt, rejoices with joy and abundance,
Young prince of the Pandavas, young Abhimanyu,
At the time when your deeply affectionate cousin showers true love,
வாழ்க எம் தவமணி வாழ்க நீ அம்மா
வத்சலா நீடூழி வாழ்க நீ அம்மா....
Long live our precious jewel of penance, long live, mother!
Vathsala, may you live a long and prosperous life, dear mother!
Selvamudan devargalum nalalaasi koora
As the celestial beings offer their good blessings with wealth,
Sellamani vathsala valga nee ammaa
May you live long, precious gem Vathsala, dear child!
Vaazhga em thavamani vaazhga nee ammaa
Long live our precious jewel of penance, long live, mother!
Vathsala needoozhi vaazhga nee ammaa
Vathsala, may you live a long and prosperous life, dear mother!
Sagala sowbaghyavathi revathi devi
Goddess Revathi, who possesses all prosperity and fortune,
Thaaaiyaagi thaniyanbhu thandhidum velai
At the time when she, as a mother, bestows her unique love,
Sagala sowbaghyavathi revathi devi
Goddess Revathi, who possesses all prosperity and fortune,
Thaaaiyaagi thaniyanbhu thandhidum velai
At the time when she, as a mother, bestows her unique love,
Ninaithaalaae varam eeyum balaraama devarae
Lord Balarama, who grants boons merely upon being remembered,
Nin thandhiyaagi varam thandhidum velai
At the time when he, as your father, bestows his blessings,
Vaazhga em thavamani vaazhga nee ammaa
Long live our precious jewel of penance, long live, mother!
Vathsala needoozhi vaazhga nee ammaa
Vathsala, may you live a long and prosperous life, dear mother!
Sargunavathiyaana rukmani devi
Goddess Rukmani, endowed with noble virtues,
Sittrannaiyaagi unnai seerattum velai
At the time when she, as your aunt, showers fond affection upon you,
Sargunavathiyaana rukmani devi
Goddess Rukmani, endowed with noble virtues,
Sittrannaiyaagi unnai seerattum velai
At the time when she, as your aunt, showers fond affection upon you,
Sagala bhuvanothamma krishna paramathmarae
Supreme Lord Krishna, the finest soul across all worlds,
Siriya thandhaiyumaagi ratchikkum velai
At the time when he, as your paternal uncle, protects you,
Vaazhga em thavamani vaazhga nee ammaa
Long live our precious jewel of penance, long live, mother!
Vathsala needoozhi vaazhga nee ammaa
Vathsala, may you live a long and prosperous life, dear mother!
Jeyaveera maathavae sri subathra devi
Goddess Sri Subhadra, the victorious and heroic mother,
Selvamudam athaiyaai ullamae magizhavae
At the time when she, as your aunt, rejoices with joy and abundance,
Jeyaveera maathavae sri subathra devi
Goddess Sri Subhadra, the victorious and heroic mother,
Selvamudam athaiyaai ullamae magizhavae
At the time when she, as your aunt, rejoices with joy and abundance,
Pandava yuva rajan baala abhimanyuvae
Young prince of the Pandavas, young Abhimanyu,
Paasamighu aththaanum nesamigu velai
At the time when your deeply affectionate cousin showers true love,
Vaazhga em thavamani vaazhga nee ammaa
Long live our precious jewel of penance, long live, mother!
Vathsala needoozhi vaazhga nee ammaa
Vathsala, may you live a long and prosperous life, dear mother!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This auspicious song is a celebratory blessing sung for Princess Vathsala (Sasirekha) in the legendary epic film Mayabazar (1957). The chorus and lead singer invoke the divine blessings of gods and elders, showering praise and well-wishes upon the young princess as she grows up surrounding herself with loving family members. The lyrics enumerate the close, loving relationships surrounding Vathsala: her mother Revathi offering pure motherly love, her father Balarama granting blessings, her aunt Rukmani pampering her, her paternal uncle Lord Krishna protecting her, her aunt Subhadra expressing joy, and her cousin Abhimanyu showering affection. It emphasizes family warmth, divine protection, and auspiciousness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Refrain (Ettugai)
“Vaazhga em thavamani vaazhga nee ammaa”
The lines 'Vaazhga em thavamani vaazhga nee ammaa / Vathsala needoozhi vaazhga nee ammaa' repeat periodically after every stanza, creating a rhythmic and devotional blessing structure.
Monorhyme / Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Thaaaiyaagi thaniyanbhu thandhidum velai”
The repetitive ending with 'velai' across multiple lines emphasizes the specific joyful occasions and divine moments.
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Sagala sowbaghyavathi revathi devi”
Repetition of consonant sounds like 'v' in 'Vaazhga em thavamani vaazhga' and 's' in 'Sagala sowbaghyavathi'.
Epithet (Praising Titles)
“Sagala bhuvanothamma krishna paramathmarae”
Use of divine epithets such as 'Sagala bhuvanothamma' for Krishna and 'Sargunavathiyaana' for Rukmani.
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Trivia
Mayabazar (1957) is widely regarded as one of the greatest classics in Indian cinema history. Recorded simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil, the soundtrack was composed by Ghantasala (with initial work by S. Rajeswara Rao). The Tamil version featured stellar rendition by Karnatic legend M. L. Vasanthakumari along with chorus, creating a timeless classical mood for the royal courtyard setting.
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