Sindhanai Sei Manamae
From Ambikapathy (Old) · 1957
- Lyricist
- K. D. Santhanam
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Details
- Ambikapathy (Old)1957
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aayar kalaigal aruvathunaanginaiyum | She who bestows knowledge of all sixty-four arts, |
| Mmm…mm…mm… | Mmm…mm…mm… |
| Eeya unarvikkum em annai – | Our mother who imparts wisdom – |
| Thooya urppalingu polval | She who is like pure crystal, |
| En ullathin ullae | Resides within my heart, |
| Iruppalingu vara thidar | Here inside to grant firm wisdom. |
| Male | |
| Sindhanai sei manamae… | Oh mind, contemplate! |
| Sindhanai sei manamae dhinamae…ae | Oh mind, contemplate daily… |
| Male | |
| Sindhanai sei manamae | Oh mind, contemplate! |
| Seidhaal theevinai agandridumae | If you do so, evil deeds will be dispelled. |
| Sivagaami maganai shanmuganai | Upon Shanmugan, the son of Sivagaami, |
| Male | |
| Sindhanai sei manamae | Oh mind, contemplate! |
| Seidhaal theevinai agandridumae | If you do so, evil deeds will be dispelled. |
| Sivagaami maganai shanmuganai | Upon Shanmugan, the son of Sivagaami, |
| Sindhanai sei manamae… manamae… ae…ae | Oh mind, contemplate… oh mind… |
| Male | |
| Senthamizhkkarul nyaana | The wise master who bestows grace upon rich Tamil, |
| Dhesiga mei nyaana dhesiganai… | The true spiritual teacher… |
| Aa…aa…aa….aa….aa….aa….aaa…a.a…..aa… | Aa…aa…aa….aa….aa….aa….aaa…a.a…..aa… |
| Haaa….aaa….aa….aaa….aa…aa… | Haaa….aaa….aa….aaa….aa…aa… |
| Male | |
| Senthamizhkkarul nyaana | The wise master who bestows grace upon rich Tamil, |
| Dhesiganai…sendhil | The guru… Lord Kandhan of Senthil, |
| Kandhanai vaanavar kaavalanai guhanai | The protector of the celestials, Lord Guhan, |
| Male | |
| Sindhanai sei manamae | Oh mind, contemplate! |
| Seidhaal theevinai agandridumae | If you do so, evil deeds will be dispelled. |
| Sivagaami maganai shanmuganai | Upon Shanmugan, the son of Sivagaami, |
| Sindhanai sei manamae… manamae… ae…ae | Oh mind, contemplate… oh mind… |
| Male | |
| Santhadham moovaasai | Always wallowing in the mire |
| Saghadhiyil uzhandranai… | Of the three worldly desires… |
| Eee…ee…ee….ee….ee…. | Eee…ee…ee….ee….ee…. |
| Male | |
| Santhadham moovaasai | Always wallowing in the mire |
| Saghadhiyil uzhandranai | Of the three worldly desires, |
| Samarasa sanmaargha | You forgot the harmonious path |
| Neri thanai marandhanai | Of universal righteousness (Sanmarga); |
| Samarasa sanmaargha | You forgot the harmonious path |
| Neri thanai marandhanai | Of universal righteousness (Sanmarga). |
| Andhagan varum podhu | When the god of death (Yama) arrives, |
| Avaniyil yaar thunai | Who will be your companion in this world? |
| Andhagan varum podhu | When the god of death (Yama) arrives, |
| Avaniyil yaar thunai | Who will be your companion in this world? |
| Aadhalinaal indrae | Therefore, starting today, upon Saravana Bhava Guhan, |
| Arumarai paraviya saravana bhava guhanai | Who is praised by the rare Vedas, |
| Male | |
| Sindhanai sei manamae | Oh mind, contemplate! |
| Seidhaal theevinai agandridumae | If you do so, evil deeds will be dispelled. |
| Sivagaami maganai shanmuganai | Upon Shanmugan, the son of Sivagaami, |
| Sindhanai sei manamae… manamae… ae…ae | Oh mind, contemplate… oh mind… |
| Male | |
| Vadivelum mayilum thunai | The sharp Spear (Vel) and the peacock are my protection, |
| Vadivelum mayilum thunai | The sharp Spear (Vel) and the peacock are my protection; |
| Sol valamaar senthamilaal | In rich and fluent, beautiful Tamil, |
| Sandhamum kandhanai paada | To rhythmically sing praise of Lord Kandhan, |
| Vadivelum mayilum thunai | The sharp Spear (Vel) and the peacock are my protection! |
| Male | |
| Natarajan arul baalan | The blessed child of Nataraja, |
| Naan marai thozhum seelan | The noble one worshipped by the four Vedas, |
| Natarajan arul baalan | The blessed child of Nataraja, |
| Naan marai thozhum seelan | The noble one worshipped by the four Vedas, |
| Thadam maevum pozhil soozhulum | Residing in the garden-encircled holy hill of Thanigai, |
| Thanigai vaazhum parama gyaana gurubaran | The supreme guru of divine wisdom, |
| Male | |
| Vadivelum mayilum thunai | The sharp Spear (Vel) and the peacock are my protection! |
| Sol valamaar senthamilaal | In rich and fluent, beautiful Tamil, |
| Sandhamum kandhanai paada | To rhythmically sing praise of Lord Kandhan, |
| Vadivelum mayilum thunai | The sharp Spear (Vel) and the peacock are my protection! |
| Male | |
| Thamizh maalai thanai chooduvaan | He wears the garland of Tamil verse, |
| Thamizh maalai thanai chooduvaan | He wears the garland of Tamil verse; |
| Kondrai thalir maalai malar maalai | Along with Cassia leaves garland, flower garland, |
| Japa maalaiyudan | And prayer beads garland, |
| Sandha thamizh maalai thanai chooduvaan | He wears the garland of rhythmic Tamil, |
| Kondrai thalir maalai malar maalai | Along with Cassia leaves garland, flower garland, |
| Japa maalaiyudan | And prayer beads garland, |
| Sandha thamizh maalai thanai chooduvaan | He wears the garland of rhythmic Tamil! |
| Male | |
| Thaaba migu veppu vaadhamidu | Afflicted with extreme fever, vata, |
| Pitha maana pini moithu udambodu | And pitta ailments crowding the body, |
| Male | |
| Thaaba mighu veppu vaadhamidu | Afflicted with extreme fever, vata, |
| Pitta maana pini moithu udambodu | And pitta ailments crowding the body, |
| Saarum uyir thunba saagaramuzhandru | Wallowing in the ocean of life's suffering, |
| Saadhanai izhandhu varundhaa mun | Before grieving over lost spiritual practices, |
| Saarum uyir thunba saagaramuzhandru | Wallowing in the ocean of life's suffering, |
| Saadhanai izhandhu varundhaa mun | Before grieving over lost spiritual practices, |
| Thaalaiyalithida venumena thudhi | Praying for His feet to be granted, |
| Paadarunaigiri naadhanazhaithida | When Arunagirinathar called out, |
| Dhayavudan isaindhu arul mazhai pozhindhu | Graciously agreeing, showering a rain of mercy, |
| Male | |
| Muthaitharu pathi thirunaghaiyena | Prompting the first line 'Muthaitharu bhakthi thirunagai', |
| Mudhaladi udaitha thazhaitha karunaiyai | Remembering the flourishing mercy that inspired the first line, |
| Ninaindhu ninaindhu kavi malar thodutha | Weaving flowers of poetry again and again, |
| Male | |
| Thamizh maalai thanai chooduvaan | He wears the garland of Tamil verse! |
| Kondrai thalir maalai malar maalai | Along with Cassia leaves garland, flower garland, |
| Japa maalaiyudan | And prayer beads garland, |
| Sandha thamizh maalai thanai chooduvaan | He wears the garland of rhythmic Tamil! |
| Male | |
| Sattrae sarindha kuzhalae | Her slightly slanting locks of hair, |
| Thuvala tharala vadam | The sway of pearl necklaces, |
| Thuttrae asaiya kuzhaiyoosalaada… | Her earrings swinging gently in motion… |
| Aa… aa… | Aa… aa… |
| Male | |
| Sattrae sarindha kuzhalae | Her slightly slanting locks of hair, |
| Thuvala tharala vadam | The sway of pearl necklaces, |
| Thuttrae asaiya kuzhaiyoosalaada… | Her earrings swinging gently in motion… |
| Aa… aa… | Aa… aa… |
| Thuvar kol seivaai | You rule with elegance, |
| Nattrae nozhugha nadana singaara nadaiyazhaghin | With graceful dancing steps that flow beautifully, |
| Pottraerirukka thalai alangaaram purappattadhae | Ascending the golden chariot, the royal head adornment has set forth! |
| Thalai alangaaram purappattadhae | The head adornment has set forth! |
| Thalai alangaaram purappattadhae | The head adornment has set forth! |
ஆயர் கலைகள்
அறுவத்தினான்கினையும்
ம்ம்ம்....ம்ம்....ம்ம்....
ஏய உணர்விற்கும் எம் அன்னை
தூய உற்ப்பளிங்கு போல்வாள்
என் உள்ளத்தின் உள்ளே..ஏ...
இருப்பள்ளிங்கு வார திடர்...ஆஅ..
She who bestows knowledge of all sixty-four arts,
Mmm…mm…mm…
Our mother who imparts wisdom –
She who is like pure crystal,
Resides within my heart,
Here inside to grant firm wisdom.
சிந்தனை செய் மனமே...
சிந்தனை செய் மனமே தினமே....ஏ...
Oh mind, contemplate!
Oh mind, contemplate daily…
சிந்தனை செய் மனமே
செய்தால் தீவினை அகன்றிடுமே
சிவகாமி மகனை சண்முகனை
Oh mind, contemplate!
If you do so, evil deeds will be dispelled.
Upon Shanmugan, the son of Sivagaami,
சிந்தனை செய் மனமே
செய்தால் தீவினை அகன்றிடுமே
சிவகாமி மகனை சண்முகனை
சிந்தனை செய் மனமே.....
மனமே.....ஏ...
Oh mind, contemplate!
If you do so, evil deeds will be dispelled.
Upon Shanmugan, the son of Sivagaami,
Oh mind, contemplate… oh mind…
செந்தமிழ்க்
கருள் ஞான தேசிகனை
மெய் ஞான தேசிகனை...
ஆ...ஆ...ஆ...ஆ...ஆ...ஆ...ஆ...ஆ...
ஆ...ஆ...ஆ...ஆ...ஆ...ஆ...ஆ...ஆ...
The wise master who bestows grace upon rich Tamil,
The true spiritual teacher…
Aa…aa…aa….aa….aa….aa….aaa…a.a…..aa…
Haaa….aaa….aa….aaa….aa…aa…
செந்தமிழ்க்
கருள் ஞான தேசிகனை..... செந்தில்
கந்தனை வானவர் காவலனை குகனை
The wise master who bestows grace upon rich Tamil,
The guru… Lord Kandhan of Senthil,
The protector of the celestials, Lord Guhan,
சிந்தனை செய் மனமே
செய்தால் தீவினை அகன்றிடுமே
சிவகாமி மகனை சண்முகனை
சிந்தனை செய் மனமே.....
மனமே...ஏ...
Oh mind, contemplate!
If you do so, evil deeds will be dispelled.
Upon Shanmugan, the son of Sivagaami,
Oh mind, contemplate… oh mind…
சந்ததம் மூவாசை
சகதியில் உழன்றனை...
ஈ......ஈ.....ஈ.....ஈ......ஈ.......
Always wallowing in the mire
Of the three worldly desires…
Eee…ee…ee….ee….ee….
சந்ததம் மூவாசை
சகதியில் உழன்றனை
சமரச சன்மார்க்க
நெறி தனை மறந்தனை
சமரச சன்மார்க்க
நெறி தனை மறந்தனை
Always wallowing in the mire
Of the three worldly desires,
You forgot the harmonious path
Of universal righteousness (Sanmarga);
You forgot the harmonious path
Of universal righteousness (Sanmarga).
When the god of death (Yama) arrives,
Who will be your companion in this world?
When the god of death (Yama) arrives,
Who will be your companion in this world?
Therefore, starting today, upon Saravana Bhava Guhan,
Who is praised by the rare Vedas,
அந்தகன் வரும் போது
அவனியில் யார் துணை
அந்தகன் வரும் போது
அவனியில் யார் துணை
ஆதலினால் இன்றே
அருமறை பரவிய சரவண பவ
குகனை
Oh mind, contemplate!
If you do so, evil deeds will be dispelled.
Upon Shanmugan, the son of Sivagaami,
Oh mind, contemplate… oh mind…
சிந்தனை செய் மனமே
செய்தால் தீவினை அகன்றிடுமே
சிவகாமி மகனை சண்முகனை
சிந்தனை செய் மனமே.....
மனமே......ஏ...
The sharp Spear (Vel) and the peacock are my protection,
The sharp Spear (Vel) and the peacock are my protection;
In rich and fluent, beautiful Tamil,
To rhythmically sing praise of Lord Kandhan,
The sharp Spear (Vel) and the peacock are my protection!
வடிவேலும் மயிலும் துணை...
வடிவேலும் மயிலும் துணை
சொல் வளமார் செந்தமிழால்
சந்ததமும் கந்தனைப் பாட
வடிவேலும் மயிலும் துணை...
The blessed child of Nataraja,
The noble one worshipped by the four Vedas,
The blessed child of Nataraja,
The noble one worshipped by the four Vedas,
Residing in the garden-encircled holy hill of Thanigai,
The supreme guru of divine wisdom,
நடராஜன் அருள் பாலன்
நான் மறை தொழும் சீலன்
நடராஜன் அருள் பாலன்
நான் மறை தொழும் சீலன்
தடம் மேவும் பொழில் சூழும்
தணிகை வாழும் பரமஞான
குருபரன்
The sharp Spear (Vel) and the peacock are my protection!
In rich and fluent, beautiful Tamil,
To rhythmically sing praise of Lord Kandhan,
The sharp Spear (Vel) and the peacock are my protection!
வடிவேலும் மயிலும் துணை
சொல் வளமார் செந்தமிழால்
சந்ததமும் கந்தனைப் பாட
வடிவேலும் மயிலும் துணை...
He wears the garland of Tamil verse,
He wears the garland of Tamil verse;
Along with Cassia leaves garland, flower garland,
And prayer beads garland,
He wears the garland of rhythmic Tamil,
Along with Cassia leaves garland, flower garland,
And prayer beads garland,
He wears the garland of rhythmic Tamil!
தமிழ் மாலை தனைச் சூடுவான்
தமிழ் மாலை தனைச் சூடுவான்
கொன்றைத் தளிர் மாலை மலர் மாலை
ஜப மாலையுடன்
சந்தத் தமிழ் மாலை தனைச்
சூடுவான்
கொன்றைத் தளிர் மாலை மலர் மாலை
ஜப மாலையுடன்
சந்தத் தமிழ் மாலை தனைச்
சூடுவான்
Afflicted with extreme fever, vata,
And pitta ailments crowding the body,
தாப மிகு வெப்பு வாதமொடு
பித்த மான பிணி மொய்த்து உடம்போடு
Afflicted with extreme fever, vata,
And pitta ailments crowding the body,
Wallowing in the ocean of life's suffering,
Before grieving over lost spiritual practices,
Wallowing in the ocean of life's suffering,
Before grieving over lost spiritual practices,
Praying for His feet to be granted,
When Arunagirinathar called out,
Graciously agreeing, showering a rain of mercy,
தாப மிகு வெப்பு வாதமொடு
பித்த மான பிணி மொய்த்து உடம்போடு
சாரும் உயிர் துன்ப சாகரமுழன்று
சாதனை இழந்து வருந்தா முன்
சாரும் உயிர் துன்ப சாகரமுழன்று
சாதனை இழந்து வருந்தா முன்
தாளையளித்திட வேணுமெனத் துதி
பாடருணைகிரி நாதனழைத்திட
தயவுடன் இசைந்து அருள் மழை
பொழிந்து
Prompting the first line 'Muthaitharu bhakthi thirunagai',
Remembering the flourishing mercy that inspired the first line,
Weaving flowers of poetry again and again,
முத்தைத்தரு பத்தித் திருநகையென
முதலடி உதைத்த தழைத்த கருணையை
நினைந்து நினைந்து கவி மலர் தொடுத்த
He wears the garland of Tamil verse!
Along with Cassia leaves garland, flower garland,
And prayer beads garland,
He wears the garland of rhythmic Tamil!
தமிழ் மாலை தனைச் சூடுவான்
கொன்றைத் தளிர் மாலை மலர் மாலை
ஜப மாலையுடன்
சந்தத் தமிழ் மாலை தனைச்
சூடுவான்
Her slightly slanting locks of hair,
The sway of pearl necklaces,
Her earrings swinging gently in motion…
Aa… aa…
சற்றே சரிந்த குழலே
துவளத் தரள வடம்
துற்றே அசைய குழையூசலாட... ..
ஆ... ஆ...ஆஅ....
Her slightly slanting locks of hair,
The sway of pearl necklaces,
Her earrings swinging gently in motion…
Aa… aa…
You rule with elegance,
With graceful dancing steps that flow beautifully,
Ascending the golden chariot, the royal head adornment has set forth!
The head adornment has set forth!
The head adornment has set forth!
சற்றே சரிந்த குழலே துவளத் தரள வடம்
துற்றே அசைய குழையூசலாட.......
ஆ... ஆ...ஆஅ....
துவர் கொள் செவ்வாய்
நற்றேனொழுக நடன சிங்கார
நடையழகின்
பொற்றேரிருக்க தலையலங்காரம்
புறப்பட்டதே
தலையலங்காரம் புறப்பட்டதே...
தலையலங்காரம் புறப்பட்டதே...
Aayar kalaigal aruvathunaanginaiyum
She who bestows knowledge of all sixty-four arts,
Mmm…mm…mm…
Mmm…mm…mm…
Eeya unarvikkum em annai –
Our mother who imparts wisdom –
Thooya urppalingu polval
She who is like pure crystal,
En ullathin ullae
Resides within my heart,
Iruppalingu vara thidar
Here inside to grant firm wisdom.
Sindhanai sei manamae…
Oh mind, contemplate!
Sindhanai sei manamae dhinamae…ae
Oh mind, contemplate daily…
Sindhanai sei manamae
Oh mind, contemplate!
Seidhaal theevinai agandridumae
If you do so, evil deeds will be dispelled.
Sivagaami maganai shanmuganai
Upon Shanmugan, the son of Sivagaami,
Sindhanai sei manamae
Oh mind, contemplate!
Seidhaal theevinai agandridumae
If you do so, evil deeds will be dispelled.
Sivagaami maganai shanmuganai
Upon Shanmugan, the son of Sivagaami,
Sindhanai sei manamae… manamae… ae…ae
Oh mind, contemplate… oh mind…
Senthamizhkkarul nyaana
The wise master who bestows grace upon rich Tamil,
Dhesiga mei nyaana dhesiganai…
The true spiritual teacher…
Aa…aa…aa….aa….aa….aa….aaa…a.a…..aa…
Aa…aa…aa….aa….aa….aa….aaa…a.a…..aa…
Haaa….aaa….aa….aaa….aa…aa…
Haaa….aaa….aa….aaa….aa…aa…
Senthamizhkkarul nyaana
The wise master who bestows grace upon rich Tamil,
Dhesiganai…sendhil
The guru… Lord Kandhan of Senthil,
Kandhanai vaanavar kaavalanai guhanai
The protector of the celestials, Lord Guhan,
Sindhanai sei manamae
Oh mind, contemplate!
Seidhaal theevinai agandridumae
If you do so, evil deeds will be dispelled.
Sivagaami maganai shanmuganai
Upon Shanmugan, the son of Sivagaami,
Sindhanai sei manamae… manamae… ae…ae
Oh mind, contemplate… oh mind…
Santhadham moovaasai
Always wallowing in the mire
Saghadhiyil uzhandranai…
Of the three worldly desires…
Eee…ee…ee….ee….ee….
Eee…ee…ee….ee….ee….
Santhadham moovaasai
Always wallowing in the mire
Saghadhiyil uzhandranai
Of the three worldly desires,
Samarasa sanmaargha
You forgot the harmonious path
Neri thanai marandhanai
Of universal righteousness (Sanmarga);
Samarasa sanmaargha
You forgot the harmonious path
Neri thanai marandhanai
Of universal righteousness (Sanmarga).
Andhagan varum podhu
When the god of death (Yama) arrives,
Avaniyil yaar thunai
Who will be your companion in this world?
Andhagan varum podhu
When the god of death (Yama) arrives,
Avaniyil yaar thunai
Who will be your companion in this world?
Aadhalinaal indrae
Therefore, starting today, upon Saravana Bhava Guhan,
Arumarai paraviya saravana bhava guhanai
Who is praised by the rare Vedas,
Sindhanai sei manamae
Oh mind, contemplate!
Seidhaal theevinai agandridumae
If you do so, evil deeds will be dispelled.
Sivagaami maganai shanmuganai
Upon Shanmugan, the son of Sivagaami,
Sindhanai sei manamae… manamae… ae…ae
Oh mind, contemplate… oh mind…
Vadivelum mayilum thunai
The sharp Spear (Vel) and the peacock are my protection,
Vadivelum mayilum thunai
The sharp Spear (Vel) and the peacock are my protection;
Sol valamaar senthamilaal
In rich and fluent, beautiful Tamil,
Sandhamum kandhanai paada
To rhythmically sing praise of Lord Kandhan,
Vadivelum mayilum thunai
The sharp Spear (Vel) and the peacock are my protection!
Natarajan arul baalan
The blessed child of Nataraja,
Naan marai thozhum seelan
The noble one worshipped by the four Vedas,
Natarajan arul baalan
The blessed child of Nataraja,
Naan marai thozhum seelan
The noble one worshipped by the four Vedas,
Thadam maevum pozhil soozhulum
Residing in the garden-encircled holy hill of Thanigai,
Thanigai vaazhum parama gyaana gurubaran
The supreme guru of divine wisdom,
Vadivelum mayilum thunai
The sharp Spear (Vel) and the peacock are my protection!
Sol valamaar senthamilaal
In rich and fluent, beautiful Tamil,
Sandhamum kandhanai paada
To rhythmically sing praise of Lord Kandhan,
Vadivelum mayilum thunai
The sharp Spear (Vel) and the peacock are my protection!
Thamizh maalai thanai chooduvaan
He wears the garland of Tamil verse,
Thamizh maalai thanai chooduvaan
He wears the garland of Tamil verse;
Kondrai thalir maalai malar maalai
Along with Cassia leaves garland, flower garland,
Japa maalaiyudan
And prayer beads garland,
Sandha thamizh maalai thanai chooduvaan
He wears the garland of rhythmic Tamil,
Kondrai thalir maalai malar maalai
Along with Cassia leaves garland, flower garland,
Japa maalaiyudan
And prayer beads garland,
Sandha thamizh maalai thanai chooduvaan
He wears the garland of rhythmic Tamil!
Thaaba migu veppu vaadhamidu
Afflicted with extreme fever, vata,
Pitha maana pini moithu udambodu
And pitta ailments crowding the body,
Thaaba mighu veppu vaadhamidu
Afflicted with extreme fever, vata,
Pitta maana pini moithu udambodu
And pitta ailments crowding the body,
Saarum uyir thunba saagaramuzhandru
Wallowing in the ocean of life's suffering,
Saadhanai izhandhu varundhaa mun
Before grieving over lost spiritual practices,
Saarum uyir thunba saagaramuzhandru
Wallowing in the ocean of life's suffering,
Saadhanai izhandhu varundhaa mun
Before grieving over lost spiritual practices,
Thaalaiyalithida venumena thudhi
Praying for His feet to be granted,
Paadarunaigiri naadhanazhaithida
When Arunagirinathar called out,
Dhayavudan isaindhu arul mazhai pozhindhu
Graciously agreeing, showering a rain of mercy,
Muthaitharu pathi thirunaghaiyena
Prompting the first line 'Muthaitharu bhakthi thirunagai',
Mudhaladi udaitha thazhaitha karunaiyai
Remembering the flourishing mercy that inspired the first line,
Ninaindhu ninaindhu kavi malar thodutha
Weaving flowers of poetry again and again,
Thamizh maalai thanai chooduvaan
He wears the garland of Tamil verse!
Kondrai thalir maalai malar maalai
Along with Cassia leaves garland, flower garland,
Japa maalaiyudan
And prayer beads garland,
Sandha thamizh maalai thanai chooduvaan
He wears the garland of rhythmic Tamil!
Sattrae sarindha kuzhalae
Her slightly slanting locks of hair,
Thuvala tharala vadam
The sway of pearl necklaces,
Thuttrae asaiya kuzhaiyoosalaada…
Her earrings swinging gently in motion…
Aa… aa…
Aa… aa…
Sattrae sarindha kuzhalae
Her slightly slanting locks of hair,
Thuvala tharala vadam
The sway of pearl necklaces,
Thuttrae asaiya kuzhaiyoosalaada…
Her earrings swinging gently in motion…
Aa… aa…
Aa… aa…
Thuvar kol seivaai
You rule with elegance,
Nattrae nozhugha nadana singaara nadaiyazhaghin
With graceful dancing steps that flow beautifully,
Pottraerirukka thalai alangaaram purappattadhae
Ascending the golden chariot, the royal head adornment has set forth!
Thalai alangaaram purappattadhae
The head adornment has set forth!
Thalai alangaaram purappattadhae
The head adornment has set forth!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic medley from 'Ambikapathy' (1957) opens with a traditional invocation to Goddess Saraswathi, praising her as the divine mother who bestows the 64 arts and resides in the human heart like pure crystal. The song then transitions into a powerful call to spiritual contemplation ('Sindhanai Sei Maname'), urging the human mind to turn away from worldly desires (the three 'aasai': land, gold, and women) and seek refuge in Lord Murugan (Shanmugan/Kandhan). It highlights the transience of mortal life and reminds the listener that when death approaches, only divine devotion serves as a true companion. The later movements shift into ecstatic devotion and praise for Lord Murugan's grace, referencing the legendary saint Arunagirinathar, to whom Murugan gifted the opening line 'Muthaitharu' for the Thiruppugazh. It concludes with vivid poetic imagery of divine beauty, grand processions, and rhythmic Tamil verses dedicated to the deity, blending classical Carnatic aesthetics with rich devotional literature.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Sindhanai sei manamae / Seidhaal theevinai agandridumae / Sivagaami maganai shanmuganai”
Repetition of initial consonant/vowel sounds across words in lines, such as 'Sindhanai', 'Seidhaal', 'Sivagaami'.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Saarum uyir thunba saagaramuzhandru”
'Thunba saagaram' compares life's suffering to a vast ocean, and 'Kavi malar' compares poetic couplets to woven flowers.
Upamai (Simile)
“Thooya urppalingu polval”
Compares Goddess Saraswathi's pure, luminous divine form to pure crystal ('Thooya urppalingu polval').
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Santhadham moovaasai / Samarasa sanmaargha”
Matching second letter in consecutive lines, such as 'Santhadham' and 'Samarasa'.
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Trivia
This legendary song sequence from the 1957 Tamil film 'Ambikapathy' features virtuosic renditions by T. M. Soundararajan (TMS) and music composed by G. Ramanathan. The opening lines ('Aayar kalaigal aruvathunaanginaiyum...') are taken directly from the classical Tamil poet Kambar's Saraswathi Vandanam. The track also features references to Arunagirinathar's 'Thiruppugazh', famously citing the divine first word 'Muthaitharu' handed down by Lord Murugan himself.
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