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Thabayogam Palikkum

From Ashok Kumar · 1941

Lyricist
Papanasam Rajagopala Iyer
Singer
Renuka Devi
Music director
Aalathur V. Sivasubramaniam
Details
Ashok Kumar1941

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Thabayogam palikkum naalaeThe day my penance bears fruit
Thabayogam palikkum naalaeThe day my penance bears fruit
Thabayogam palikkum indha naalaeThis very day my penance bears fruit
Thabayogam palikkum indha naalaeThis very day my penance bears fruit
Sabalamaagumae en jenmam thaanMy life shall indeed attain fulfillment
Sabalamaagumae en jenmam thaanMy life shall indeed attain fulfillment
Maanaseegamaai mannan saeravaeTo unite in mind and spirit with my king
Naanum seidha enThe penance that I too performed
Thabayogam palikkum naalaeThe day my penance bears fruit
Thabayogam palikkum indha naalaeThis very day my penance bears fruit
Female
Praana kandhanum varuvaar varuvaarMy beloved soulmate will arrive, will arrive
Praana kandhanum varuvaar varuvaarMy beloved soulmate will arrive, will arrive
Premaiyodavar inbam tharuvaarWith deep love he shall shower happiness
Premaiyodavar inbam tharuvaarWith deep love he shall shower happiness
Paarinil maabaakiyasaaliyum nanaeIn this entire world, I am the most fortunate one
Yaarenakkae nigar aavadhuthaaneWho could ever be equal to me?
Yaarenakkae nigar aavadhuthaaneWho could ever be equal to me?
Ahaa haa hahahaaAhaa haa hahahaa
Female
Sarasa madhananum serndhiduvaaraeThe charming Cupid-like lord will join me
Sarasa madhananum serndhiduvaaraeThe charming Cupid-like lord will join me
Thabayogam palikkum naalaeThe day my penance bears fruit
Thabayogam palikkum indha naalaeThis very day my penance bears fruit
Indha naalae….This very day...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song expresses the unbounded joy and spiritual ecstasy of a woman celebrating the day her penance and long devotion bear fruit. She believes her existence attains true meaning as she prepares to unite mentally and emotionally with her beloved king. Reassurance fills her heart as she awaits her soulmate, praising his charm and describing him as Cupid personified. Feeling supreme pride in her fortune, she considers herself the most blessed person in the entire world.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)

Thabayogam palikkum naalae

The phrase 'Thabayogam palikkum naalae' is repeated multiple times to emphasize the grand significance and joy of this auspicious day.

Metaphor

Sarasa madhananum serndhiduvaarae

Comparing the beloved to 'Madhanan' (Kamadeva, the god of love) highlights his supreme charm and attractiveness.

Rhetorical Question

Yaarenakkae nigar aavadhuthaane

Asking 'Who can be equal to me?' reinforces her feeling of unequaled happiness and divine fortune.

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Trivia

Ashok Kumar (1941) is a landmark early Tamil film featuring M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar and Renuka Devi. The music, set in classical Carnatic traditions by Aalathur V. Sivasubramaniam with lyrics by Papanasam Rajagopala Iyer, reflects the rich theatrical and musical culture of 1940s South Indian cinema.

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