Thaaye Thayanidhiye
From Veeranganai · 1964
- Lyricist
- T. K. Sundara Vadhyar
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- S. Vedhachalam
- Details
- Veeranganai1964
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thaayae thaya nidhiyae | Oh Mother, treasure of mercy! |
| Thanjamendrae unnai | Seeking refuge in you, |
| Kenjugiren ammaa | I beg of you, Mother. |
| Thaayae thaya nidhiyae | Oh Mother, treasure of mercy! |
| Female | |
| Kavalaikkellam | For all worries, |
| Oru gadhi padaithaai | You provided a refuge, |
| Naan thudhi padithaen | I sang your praises, |
| Nee en vidhi padaippaai | You shall shape my destiny! |
| Pagaimai azhikkum perum | To destroy all enmity, |
| Valimai kodutharulvaai…. | Grant me immense strength... |
| Female | |
| Thaayae thaya nidhiyae | Oh Mother, treasure of mercy! |
| Thanjamendrae unnai | Seeking refuge in you, |
| Kenjugiren ammaa | I beg of you, Mother. |
| Thaayae thaya nidhiyae | Oh Mother, treasure of mercy! |
| Female | |
| Kann asaindhaal endhan | If your eye moves, my |
| Kali theerumae | Sorrow will come to an end. |
| Un naav asaindhaal | If your tongue moves, |
| Emai nalam saerumae | Goodness will reach us. |
| Un kann asaindhaal | If your eye moves, |
| Pagaivar thalai veezhumae | The heads of enemies will fall. |
| Un manam asaindhaal | If your heart moves, |
| Inbam emai soozhumae | Joy will surround us. |
| Valliayae amudha valliyae | Oh Valli, nectar-like Valli! |
| Amudha valliyae | Oh nectar-like Valli! |
| Endhan nilaiyai nee arivaayae | You surely know my plight. |
| Female | |
| Thaayae thaya nidhiyae | Oh Mother, treasure of mercy! |
| Thanjamendrae unnai | Seeking refuge in you, |
| Kenjugiren ammaa | I beg of you, Mother. |
| Thaayae thaya nidhiyae | Oh Mother, treasure of mercy! |
தாயே தயா நிதியே
தஞ்சமென்றே உன்னை
கெஞ்சுகிறேன் அம்மா
தாயே தயா நிதியே...
Oh Mother, treasure of mercy!
Seeking refuge in you,
I beg of you, Mother.
Oh Mother, treasure of mercy!
கவலைக்கெல்லாம்
ஒரு கதி படைத்தாய்
நான் துதி படித்தேன்
நீ என் விதி படைப்பாய்
பகைமை அழிக்கும் பெரும்
வலிமை கொடுத்தருள்வாய்....
For all worries,
You provided a refuge,
I sang your praises,
You shall shape my destiny!
To destroy all enmity,
Grant me immense strength...
தாயே தயா நிதியே
தஞ்சமென்றே உன்னை
கெஞ்சுகிறேன் அம்மா
தாயே தயா நிதியே...
Oh Mother, treasure of mercy!
Seeking refuge in you,
I beg of you, Mother.
Oh Mother, treasure of mercy!
கண்ணசைந்தால் எந்தன்
கலி தீருமே
உன் நாவசைந்தால்
எமை நலம் சேருமே
உன் கையசைந்தால்
பகைவர் தலை வீழுமே
உன் மனமசைந்தால்
இன்பம் எமை சூழுமே
வல்லியே அமுதவல்லியே
அமுதவல்லியே
எந்தன் நிலையை நீ அறிவாயே
If your eye moves, my
Sorrow will come to an end.
If your tongue moves,
Goodness will reach us.
If your eye moves,
The heads of enemies will fall.
If your heart moves,
Joy will surround us.
Oh Valli, nectar-like Valli!
Oh nectar-like Valli!
You surely know my plight.
தாயே தயா நிதியே
தஞ்சமென்றே உன்னை
கெஞ்சுகிறேன் அம்மா
தாயே தயா நிதியே...
Oh Mother, treasure of mercy!
Seeking refuge in you,
I beg of you, Mother.
Oh Mother, treasure of mercy!
Thaayae thaya nidhiyae
Oh Mother, treasure of mercy!
Thanjamendrae unnai
Seeking refuge in you,
Kenjugiren ammaa
I beg of you, Mother.
Thaayae thaya nidhiyae
Oh Mother, treasure of mercy!
Kavalaikkellam
For all worries,
Oru gadhi padaithaai
You provided a refuge,
Naan thudhi padithaen
I sang your praises,
Nee en vidhi padaippaai
You shall shape my destiny!
Pagaimai azhikkum perum
To destroy all enmity,
Valimai kodutharulvaai….
Grant me immense strength...
Thaayae thaya nidhiyae
Oh Mother, treasure of mercy!
Thanjamendrae unnai
Seeking refuge in you,
Kenjugiren ammaa
I beg of you, Mother.
Thaayae thaya nidhiyae
Oh Mother, treasure of mercy!
Kann asaindhaal endhan
If your eye moves, my
Kali theerumae
Sorrow will come to an end.
Un naav asaindhaal
If your tongue moves,
Emai nalam saerumae
Goodness will reach us.
Un kann asaindhaal
If your eye moves,
Pagaivar thalai veezhumae
The heads of enemies will fall.
Un manam asaindhaal
If your heart moves,
Inbam emai soozhumae
Joy will surround us.
Valliayae amudha valliyae
Oh Valli, nectar-like Valli!
Amudha valliyae
Oh nectar-like Valli!
Endhan nilaiyai nee arivaayae
You surely know my plight.
Thaayae thaya nidhiyae
Oh Mother, treasure of mercy!
Thanjamendrae unnai
Seeking refuge in you,
Kenjugiren ammaa
I beg of you, Mother.
Thaayae thaya nidhiyae
Oh Mother, treasure of mercy!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Thaayae Thaya Nidhiyae is a heartfelt prayer sung by P. Leela from the 1964 Tamil movie Veeranganai, set to music by S. Vedhachalam with lyrics penned by T. K. Sundara Vathiyar. The song portrays a heroine seeking divine grace and strength from the Divine Mother to overcome her afflictions and defeat her foes. The lyrics express absolute surrender (Sharanagati), proclaiming that a single glance or word from the Goddess can end all suffering, vanquish evil forces, and bestow supreme bliss and protection upon her devotees.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Thaayae thaya nidhiyae”
The Goddess is described as 'Thaya Nidhi' (Treasure of Mercy), metaphorically equating her divine grace to an inexhaustible treasure.
Anaphora / Parallelism (Mondhai / Paralellism)
“Kann asaindhaal endhan”
The repetitive structure of 'Kann asaindhaal', 'Un naav asaindhaal', and 'Un manam asaindhaal' creates a poetic rhythm highlighting how subtle actions of the Divine bring profound cosmic results.
Second-Letter Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Naan thudhi padithaen”
The second consonant sound 'dhi' matches across 'gadhi', 'thudhi', and 'vidhi', creating euphonic unity in the verse.
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Trivia
Veeranganai (1964) featured music by S. Vedhachalam, who composed several classical-influenced Tamil film tracks during the 1950s and 60s. P. Leela's devotional renditions were known for their pitch purity and emotional depth.
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