Thirumagal
From Veera · 1994
- Lyricist
- Isaignani Ilayaraja
- Singer
- Arun Mozhi
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
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Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aaahaaa…aaa… | Aaahaaa…aaa… |
| Aaahaa…aaa…. | Aaahaa…aaa…. |
| Male | |
| Thirumagal un | Oh Goddess Lakshmi (Thirumagal), your |
| Mugam kaana vendum | face I long to see, |
| Un varavaal em | by your auspicious arrival, our |
| Nalam onga vendum…mm.. | well-being should flourish. |
| Male | |
| Thirumagal un | Oh Goddess Lakshmi, your |
| Mugam kaana vendum | face I long to see, |
| Un varavaal em | by your auspicious arrival, our |
| Nalam onga vendum…mm.. | well-being should flourish. |
| Male | |
| Thirumagal un | Oh Goddess Lakshmi, your |
| Mugam kaana vendum | face I long to see. |
| Aaahaaa…aaa… | Aaahaaa…aaa… |
| Male | |
| Oru thunbam nerungaamal | So that no sorrow comes near us, |
| Ooo..da | and runs away, |
| Varum inbam narchelvangal | so that arriving happiness and good fortunes, |
| Koo..da | gather and multiply, |
| Male | |
| Oru thunbam nerungaamal | so that no sorrow comes near us, |
| Ooo..da | and runs away, |
| Varum inbam narchelvangal | so that arriving happiness and good fortunes, |
| Koo..da…aa… | gather and multiply. |
| Male | |
| Thirumagal un | Oh Goddess Lakshmi, your |
| Mugam kaana vendum | face I long to see, |
| Un varavaal em | by your auspicious arrival, our |
| Nalam onga vendum…mmm.. | well-being should flourish. |
| Male | |
| Thirumagal un | Oh Goddess Lakshmi, your |
| Mugam kaana vendum… | face I long to see… |
| Gaa ma thani sa | Ga Ma Dha Ni Sa (Swaras) |
| Ni tha ma thani sa | Ni Dha Ma Dha Ni Sa (Swaras) |
அஆஹா...ஆஅ...
ஆஆஹா...ஆஅ
Aaahaaa…aaa…
Aaahaa…aaa….
திருமகள் உன்
முகம் காண வேண்டும்
உன் வரவால் எம்
நலம் ஓங்க வேண்டும்...ம்ம்...
Oh Goddess Lakshmi (Thirumagal), your
face I long to see,
by your auspicious arrival, our
well-being should flourish.
திருமகள் உன்
முகம் காண வேண்டும்
உன் வரவால் எம்
நலம் ஓங்க வேண்டும்...ம்ம்...
Oh Goddess Lakshmi, your
face I long to see,
by your auspicious arrival, our
well-being should flourish.
திருமகள் உன்
முகம் காண வேண்டும்
அஆஹா...ஆஅ...
Oh Goddess Lakshmi, your
face I long to see.
Aaahaaa…aaa…
ஒரு துன்பம் நெருங்காமல்
ஓஒ...ட
வரும் இன்பம் நற்செல்வங்கள்
கூ..ட
So that no sorrow comes near us,
and runs away,
so that arriving happiness and good fortunes,
gather and multiply,
ஒரு துன்பம் நெருங்காமல்
ஓஒ...ட
வரும் இன்பம் நற்செல்வங்கள்
கூ..ட...ஆ
so that no sorrow comes near us,
and runs away,
so that arriving happiness and good fortunes,
gather and multiply.
திருமகள் உன்
முகம் காண வேண்டும்
உன் வரவால் எம்
நலம் ஓங்க வேண்டும்...ம்ம்...
Oh Goddess Lakshmi, your
face I long to see,
by your auspicious arrival, our
well-being should flourish.
திருமகள் உன்
முகம் காண வேண்டும்...
க ம தநி ச
நி த ம தநி ச
Oh Goddess Lakshmi, your
face I long to see…
Ga Ma Dha Ni Sa (Swaras)
Ni Dha Ma Dha Ni Sa (Swaras)
Aaahaaa…aaa…
Aaahaaa…aaa…
Aaahaa…aaa….
Aaahaa…aaa….
Thirumagal un
Oh Goddess Lakshmi (Thirumagal), your
Mugam kaana vendum
face I long to see,
Un varavaal em
by your auspicious arrival, our
Nalam onga vendum…mm..
well-being should flourish.
Thirumagal un
Oh Goddess Lakshmi, your
Mugam kaana vendum
face I long to see,
Un varavaal em
by your auspicious arrival, our
Nalam onga vendum…mm..
well-being should flourish.
Thirumagal un
Oh Goddess Lakshmi, your
Mugam kaana vendum
face I long to see.
Aaahaaa…aaa…
Aaahaaa…aaa…
Oru thunbam nerungaamal
So that no sorrow comes near us,
Ooo..da
and runs away,
Varum inbam narchelvangal
so that arriving happiness and good fortunes,
Koo..da
gather and multiply,
Oru thunbam nerungaamal
so that no sorrow comes near us,
Ooo..da
and runs away,
Varum inbam narchelvangal
so that arriving happiness and good fortunes,
Koo..da…aa…
gather and multiply.
Thirumagal un
Oh Goddess Lakshmi, your
Mugam kaana vendum
face I long to see,
Un varavaal em
by your auspicious arrival, our
Nalam onga vendum…mmm..
well-being should flourish.
Thirumagal un
Oh Goddess Lakshmi, your
Mugam kaana vendum…
face I long to see…
Gaa ma thani sa
Ga Ma Dha Ni Sa (Swaras)
Ni tha ma thani sa
Ni Dha Ma Dha Ni Sa (Swaras)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is an auspicious devotional invocation directed towards Thirumagal (Goddess Lakshmi), the deity of wealth and prosperity. The singer expresses a heartfelt desire to behold the divine face of Goddess Lakshmi, believing that her arrival will bring immense well-being, peace, and abundance to the household. The lyrics emphasize the protective and benevolent nature of the Goddess, praying for all afflictions and sorrows to flee, while happiness, joy, and spiritual wealth increase and flourish under her grace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Apostrophe (Direct Address)
“Thirumagal un”
The speaker directly addresses Goddess Lakshmi ('Thirumagal un mugam kaana vendum'), invoking her divine presence.
Iyaibu (Rhyme)
“Ooo..da / Koo..da”
End-rhyme pairing between 'Ooda' (to run away) and 'Kooda' (to gather/multiply), creating a rhythmic musical flow.
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Thirumagal un / Mugam kaana vendum”
Repetition of the refrain 'Thirumagal un mugam kaana vendum' to reinforce the central prayer and longing.
Swaras / Solfège
“Gaa ma thani sa / Ni tha ma thani sa”
Incorporation of Carnatic musical notes (solfege syllables) at the end, grounding the song in classical Indian music tradition.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1994 Rajinikanth blockbuster 'Veera', this classical prayer song was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, who also penned the lyrics. Sung traditionally during auspicious occasions and household prayers, the track showcases Ilaiyaraaja's mastery in blending Carnatic musical elements into mainstream Tamil cinema soundscapes.
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