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Lyrics & meaning

Sudaraga Oliyaga Thiththikkum

From Aval Sumangalithan · 1985

Lyricist
Thanjai Jothi Pandiyan
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Aval Sumangalithan1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Sudaraaga oliyaaga thiththikkum suvaiyaagaAs the flame, as the light, as the sweet taste that lingers,
Thamizhinam kaaththirum thooyavaaOh pure one who protects the Tamil race, come!
Vizhiyaaga mozhiyaaga madhiyaaga nidhiyaagaAs the eyes, as the language, as the intellect, as the treasure,
Kaaththarul kaarththigai paalagaaProtect and bless us, child of the Kartika maidens!
Female
Saranam saravananae arul tharanum thamizhmaganaeI surrender to you, Saravana; shower your grace, son of Tamil!
Intha ulaginil anaivarum nalam peravaeSo that everyone in this world may attain well-being.
Saranam saravananae arul tharanum thamizhmaganaeI surrender to you, Saravana; shower your grace, son of Tamil!
Intha ulaginil anaivarum nalam peravaeSo that everyone in this world may attain well-being.
Female
Arupadai naayaganae unai naadiyaOh Lord of the six sacred abodes, for the poor who seek you,
Yaezhaigal vaazhvinil valam peraGrant prosperity in their lives.
Arupadai naayaganae unai naadiyaOh Lord of the six sacred abodes, for the poor who seek you,
Yaezhaigal vaazhvinil valam peraGrant prosperity in their lives.
Female
Saranam saravananae arul tharanum thamizhmaganaeI surrender to you, Saravana; shower your grace, son of Tamil!
Female
Kundraadum komagan vaasalin arugilNear the doorstep of the prince residing on the hills,
Aarumugan paadalgal isaiththaen naanI sang songs dedicated to the six-faced Lord Murugan.
Aa….aaa….aa….aa….aa….aa…aa…aa….Aa....aaa....aa....aa....aa....aa...aa...aa....
Kundraadum komagan vaasalin arugilNear the doorstep of the prince residing on the hills,
Aarumugan paadalgal isaiththaen naanI sang songs dedicated to the six-faced Lord Murugan.
Female
Ennaalum un iru thiruvadi nizhalilAlways under the shade of your two divine feet,
Panivudan vaazhnthida arulvaai neeBless us to live with humility.
Ivalathu perinpam gathi nee enaRealizing that you are her supreme bliss and destiny,
Naan unai anuthinam valam vara….So that I may circumambulate you daily....
Female
Saranam saravananae arul tharanum thamizhmaganaeI surrender to you, Saravana; shower your grace, son of Tamil!
Intha ulaginil anaivarum nalam peravaeSo that everyone in this world may attain well-being.
Saranam saravananae arul tharanum thamizhmaganaeI surrender to you, Saravana; shower your grace, son of Tamil!
Female
Ponnaana thaaliyai poomagal soodaFor this flower-like daughter to wear the golden sacred thread (thali),
Oru marumaganai thara vendumYou must grant a suitable son-in-law.
Ponnaana thaaliyai poomagal soodaFor this flower-like daughter to wear the golden sacred thread (thali),
Oru marumaganai thara vendumYou must grant a suitable son-in-law.
Female
Senthoora kunguma kolaththil thigazhaTo shine brightly adorned with red vermilion,
Thirumana velaiyum vara vendumThe time for marriage must arrive.
Shanmuga vadivelaa varumOh Shanmuga, bearer of the divine spear (Vadivel),
Marumagan uravinil maan ena vilangidaMay the incoming son-in-law shine like a noble deer in relationship,
Shanmuga vadivelaa varumOh Shanmuga, bearer of the divine spear (Vadivel),
Marumagan uravinil maan ena vilangidaMay the incoming son-in-law shine like a noble deer in relationship,
Female
Saranam saravananae arul tharanum thamizhmaganaeI surrender to you, Saravana; shower your grace, son of Tamil!
Intha ulaginil anaivarum nalam peravae…..So that everyone in this world may attain well-being.....
Female
Arupadai naayaganae unai naadiyaOh Lord of the six sacred abodes, for the poor who seek you,
Yaezhaigal vaazhvinil valam pera….Grant prosperity in their lives....
Female
Saranam saravananae arul tharanum thamizhmaganae….I surrender to you, Saravana; shower your grace, son of Tamil!....

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This devotional song from Aval Sumangalithan (1985) is a heartfelt prayer addressed to Lord Murugan (Saravanan / Shanmugan). The singer praises Murugan as the divine light, intellect, and guardian of the Tamil people, seeking his blessings for the universal well-being of all humanity and prosperity for the underprivileged who seek his divine grace. As the song progresses, the devotion becomes personal and maternal; the singer prays to the deity to bless her daughter with a virtuous husband and a auspicious marriage, placing her family's future at the lotus feet of the Lord.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Sudaraaga oliyaaga thiththikkum suvaiyaaga / Thamizhinam kaaththirum thooyavaa

Matching second consonants across lines, such as 'Sudaraaga' and 'Thamizhinam' (d/m group rhythm) or 'Saranam' and 'Intha'.

Iyaibu (End rhyme)

Sudaraaga oliyaaga thiththikkum suvaiyaaga

Repetition of ending suffixes like '-aaga' created a melodic rhythm in the opening verse.

Metaphor (Uruvagham)

Vizhiyaaga mozhiyaaga madhiyaaga nidhiyaaga

Comparing Lord Murugan directly to light (oli), flame (sudar), eye (vizhi), language (mozhi), and treasure (nidhi).

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Trivia

Aval Sumangalithan is a 1985 Tamil drama film directed by Visu, starring Pandiyan and Ilavarasi. The film features devotional prayer songs written by lyricist Thanjai Jothi Pandiyan, invoking traditional Tamil cultural values and prayers to deity Lord Murugan.

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