Ulagamellam Padaichavale
From Namma Veettu Deivam · 1970
- Lyricist
- K. V. Jagannathan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Kunnakudi Vaithiyanathan
- Details
- Namma Veettu Deivam1970
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| …………….. | ... |
| Male | |
| Ulagam ellaam padaichavalae ongaari | Oh Goddess who created the entire universe, the cosmic sound of Om! |
| Enga reengaari | Our humming protective presence! |
| Ingae unnai nambi vandhom ammaa vaa nee vaa | We have come here trusting you, Oh Mother, please come! |
| Enga pulla kutti vaazha venum vaa.. | Our children and family must prosper, please come! |
| Chorus | |
| Ulagam ellaam padaichavalae ongaari | Oh Goddess who created the entire universe, the cosmic sound of Om! |
| Enga reengaari | Our humming protective presence! |
| Ingae unnai nambi vandhom ammaa vaa nee vaa | We have come here trusting you, Oh Mother, please come! |
| Enga pulla kutti vaazha venum vaa.. | Our children and family must prosper, please come! |
| Chorus | |
| {Mangala nayagi jagajanani | Auspicious leader, mother of the universe, |
| Madhura manogari umaiyavalae | Sweet and enchanting Goddess Uma, |
| Sangari saambhavi saandha thayabari | Sankari, Sambhavi, gentle and compassionate one, |
| Navaraathiriyinil vandharulae} (2) | Grace us with your arrival during Navaratri. |
| Male | |
| Sivanum thirumaalum neeyoo | Are you Shiva and Vishnu as well? |
| Arul seiyum maakaali neeyoo | Are you Mahakali who bestows grace? |
| Sivanum thirumaalum neeyoo | Are you Shiva and Vishnu as well? |
| Arul seiyum maakaali neeyoo | Are you Mahakali who bestows grace? |
| Thavam seiyum kanniyakumariyum neeyoo | Are you Kanyakumari performing penance? |
| Thavam seiyum kanniyakumariyum neeyoo | Are you Kanyakumari performing penance? |
| Thaaiyaana vindhaiyai solvaaiyoo | Will you explain this wonder of your motherly form? |
| Male | |
| Sivanum thirumaalum neeyoo | Are you Shiva and Vishnu as well? |
| Arul seiyum maakaali neeyoo | Are you Mahakali who bestows grace? |
| Female | |
| Om namashivaaya shivaaya nama om | Om Namah Shivaya, Shivaya Nama Om. |
| Chorus :Om namashivaaya shivaaya nama om | Chorus: Om Namah Shivaya, Shivaya Nama Om. |
| Om namashivaaya shivaaya nama om | Om Namah Shivaya, Shivaya Nama Om. |
| Female | |
| Suriya chandhira jothiyum naan | I am the light of the Sun and the Moon. |
| Sundhara thaandava moorthiyum naan | I am the lord of the beautiful cosmic dance. |
| Naaranan naan muga bhrammanum naan | I am Narayana and the four-faced Brahma. |
| Naarani paarvathi umai naanae | I am Narayani, Parvati, and Uma. |
| Suriya chandhira jothiyum naan… | I am the light of the Sun and the Moon... |
| Male | |
| Naan marai arivaarum ariyaadha nee | You are the one unknown even to scholars of the four Vedas, |
| Naadiya devargal unaraadha nee | Unrealized even by the gods who sought you, |
| Naan marai arivaarum ariyaadha nee | You are the one unknown even to scholars of the four Vedas, |
| Naadiya devargal unaraadha nee | Unrealized even by the gods who sought you, |
| Vaanin mazhai pola maamalar manam pola | Like the rain from the sky, like the fragrance of a great flower, |
| Vaanin mazhai pola maamalar manam pola | Like the rain from the sky, like the fragrance of a great flower, |
| Amma ..neeyae niraivaaga varuvaai amma | Mother... come completely as fullness, Oh Mother! |
| Neeyae niraivaaga varuvaai amma | You come as complete fulfillment, Oh Mother! |
| Female | |
| Neelathirai kadal oorathilae nindru | Standing on the shores of the blue-waved ocean, |
| Nitham thavam seiyum kumariyum naan | I am the maiden doing penance daily. |
| Neelathirai kadal oorathilae nindru | Standing on the shores of the blue-waved ocean, |
| Nitham thavam seiyum kumariyum naan | I am the maiden doing penance daily. |
| Aadhikaalathil aaruyir padaithathum naan | I am the one who created precious life in ancient times, |
| Aadhikaalathil aaruyir padaithathum naan | I am the one who created precious life in ancient times, |
| Karunai annai endru mozhivaarae | They address me as the compassionate mother, |
| Ennai karunai annai endru mozhivaarae | They call me the compassionate mother. |
| Male | |
| {Aigiri nandhini nandhitha maedhini | Daughter of the mountain, who gladdens the earth, |
| Vishva vinodhini nandhanuthae | Delighter of the universe, praised by Nandi, |
| Girivara vindhya sirodhi nivasini | Residing on the peak of the great Vindhya mountains, |
| Vishnu vilasini jishnu nuthae | Pleasing to Vishnu, praised by Indra, |
| Male and Chorus : | Male and Chorus: |
| Bhagawathi hey sithi kanda kudumbini | Goddess, consort of the blue-throated Lord Shiva, |
| Bhoori kudumbini bhoori kruthae | Mother of vast creation, performer of great deeds, |
| Jaya jaya hae mahishasura mardini | Victory, victory to you, slayer of the demon Mahishasura, |
| Ramya kapardini shaila suthae} (3) | With beautiful braided hair, daughter of the mountain! |
உலகமெல்லாம் படைச்சவளே ஓங்காரி
எங்க ரீங்காரி
இங்கே உன்னை நம்பி வந்தோமம்மா வா நீ வா
எங்க புள்ள குட்டி வாழ வேணும் வா...
...
உலகமெல்லாம் படைச்சவளே ஓங்காரி
எங்க ரீங்காரி
இங்கே உன்னை நம்பி வந்தோமம்மா வா நீ வா
எங்க புள்ள குட்டி வாழ வேணும் வா...
Oh Goddess who created the entire universe, the cosmic sound of Om!
Our humming protective presence!
We have come here trusting you, Oh Mother, please come!
Our children and family must prosper, please come!
{மங்கல நாயகி ஜகஜ்ஜனனி
மதுர மனோகரி உமையவளே
சங்கரி சாம்பவி சாந்த தயாபரி
நவராத்திரியினில் வந்தருளே..}..( 2 )
Oh Goddess who created the entire universe, the cosmic sound of Om!
Our humming protective presence!
We have come here trusting you, Oh Mother, please come!
Our children and family must prosper, please come!
சிவனும் திருமாலும் நீயோ
அருள் செய்யும் மாகாளி நீயோ
சிவனும் திருமாலும் நீயோ
அருள் செய்யும் மாகாளி நீயோ
தவம் செய்யும் கன்னியாகுமரியும் நீயோ
தவம் செய்யும் கன்னியாகுமரியும் நீயோ
தாயான விந்தையைச் சொல்வாயோ
Auspicious leader, mother of the universe,
Sweet and enchanting Goddess Uma,
Sankari, Sambhavi, gentle and compassionate one,
Grace us with your arrival during Navaratri.
சிவனும் திருமாலும் நீயோ
அருள் செய்யும் மாகாளி நீயோ
Are you Shiva and Vishnu as well?
Are you Mahakali who bestows grace?
Are you Shiva and Vishnu as well?
Are you Mahakali who bestows grace?
Are you Kanyakumari performing penance?
Are you Kanyakumari performing penance?
Will you explain this wonder of your motherly form?
ஓம் நமச்சிவாய சிவாய நம ஓம்
குழு :
ஓம் நமச்சிவாய சிவாய நம ஓம்
ஓம் நமச்சிவாய சிவாய நம ஓம்
Are you Shiva and Vishnu as well?
Are you Mahakali who bestows grace?
சூரிய சந்திர ஜோதியும் நான்
சுந்தர தாண்டவ மூர்த்தியும் நான்
நாரணன் நான்முக பிரம்மனும் நான்
நாரணி பார்வதி உமை நானே
சூரிய சந்திர ஜோதியும் நான்
Om Namah Shivaya, Shivaya Nama Om.
Chorus: Om Namah Shivaya, Shivaya Nama Om.
Om Namah Shivaya, Shivaya Nama Om.
நான்மறை அறிவாரும் அறியாத நீ
நாடிய தேவர்கள் உணராத நீ
நான்மறை அறிவாரும் அறியாத நீ
நாடிய தேவர்கள் உணராத நீ
வானின் மழை போல மாமலர் மணம் போல
வானின் மழை போல மாமலர் மணம் போல
அம்மா.....நீயே நிறைவாக வருவாய் அம்மா
நீயே நிறைவாக வருவாய் அம்மா
I am the light of the Sun and the Moon.
I am the lord of the beautiful cosmic dance.
I am Narayana and the four-faced Brahma.
I am Narayani, Parvati, and Uma.
I am the light of the Sun and the Moon...
நீலத்திரைக்கடல் ஓரத்திலே நின்று
நித்தம் தவம் செய்யும் குமரியும் நான்
நீலத்திரைக்கடல் ஓரத்திலே நின்று
நித்தம் தவம் செய்யும் குமரியும் நான்
ஆதிகாலத்தில் ஆருயிர் படைத்ததும் நான்
ஆதிகாலத்தில் ஆருயிர் படைத்ததும் நான்
கருணை அன்னை என்று மொழிவாரே
என்னைக் கருணை அன்னை என்று மொழிவாரே..
You are the one unknown even to scholars of the four Vedas,
Unrealized even by the gods who sought you,
You are the one unknown even to scholars of the four Vedas,
Unrealized even by the gods who sought you,
Like the rain from the sky, like the fragrance of a great flower,
Like the rain from the sky, like the fragrance of a great flower,
Mother... come completely as fullness, Oh Mother!
You come as complete fulfillment, Oh Mother!
{அயிகிரி நந்தினி நந்தித மேதினி
விஸ்வ வினோதினி நந்தனுதே
கிரிவர விந்த்ய சிரோதி நிவாஸினி
விஷ்ணு விலாஸினி ஜிஷ்ணுநுதே
ஆண் மற்றும் குழு :
பகவதி ஹே சிதிகண்ட குடும்பினி
பூரிகுடும்பினி பூரிக்ருதே
ஜய ஜய ஹே மஹிஷாஸுர மர்த்தினி
ரம்ய கபர்தினி சைலஸுதே.......} (3)
Standing on the shores of the blue-waved ocean,
I am the maiden doing penance daily.
Standing on the shores of the blue-waved ocean,
I am the maiden doing penance daily.
I am the one who created precious life in ancient times,
I am the one who created precious life in ancient times,
They address me as the compassionate mother,
They call me the compassionate mother.
Daughter of the mountain, who gladdens the earth,
Delighter of the universe, praised by Nandi,
Residing on the peak of the great Vindhya mountains,
Pleasing to Vishnu, praised by Indra,
Male and Chorus:
Goddess, consort of the blue-throated Lord Shiva,
Mother of vast creation, performer of great deeds,
Victory, victory to you, slayer of the demon Mahishasura,
With beautiful braided hair, daughter of the mountain!
……………..
...
Ulagam ellaam padaichavalae ongaari
Oh Goddess who created the entire universe, the cosmic sound of Om!
Enga reengaari
Our humming protective presence!
Ingae unnai nambi vandhom ammaa vaa nee vaa
We have come here trusting you, Oh Mother, please come!
Enga pulla kutti vaazha venum vaa..
Our children and family must prosper, please come!
Ulagam ellaam padaichavalae ongaari
Oh Goddess who created the entire universe, the cosmic sound of Om!
Enga reengaari
Our humming protective presence!
Ingae unnai nambi vandhom ammaa vaa nee vaa
We have come here trusting you, Oh Mother, please come!
Enga pulla kutti vaazha venum vaa..
Our children and family must prosper, please come!
{Mangala nayagi jagajanani
Auspicious leader, mother of the universe,
Madhura manogari umaiyavalae
Sweet and enchanting Goddess Uma,
Sangari saambhavi saandha thayabari
Sankari, Sambhavi, gentle and compassionate one,
Navaraathiriyinil vandharulae} (2)
Grace us with your arrival during Navaratri.
Sivanum thirumaalum neeyoo
Are you Shiva and Vishnu as well?
Arul seiyum maakaali neeyoo
Are you Mahakali who bestows grace?
Sivanum thirumaalum neeyoo
Are you Shiva and Vishnu as well?
Arul seiyum maakaali neeyoo
Are you Mahakali who bestows grace?
Thavam seiyum kanniyakumariyum neeyoo
Are you Kanyakumari performing penance?
Thavam seiyum kanniyakumariyum neeyoo
Are you Kanyakumari performing penance?
Thaaiyaana vindhaiyai solvaaiyoo
Will you explain this wonder of your motherly form?
Sivanum thirumaalum neeyoo
Are you Shiva and Vishnu as well?
Arul seiyum maakaali neeyoo
Are you Mahakali who bestows grace?
Om namashivaaya shivaaya nama om
Om Namah Shivaya, Shivaya Nama Om.
Chorus :Om namashivaaya shivaaya nama om
Chorus: Om Namah Shivaya, Shivaya Nama Om.
Om namashivaaya shivaaya nama om
Om Namah Shivaya, Shivaya Nama Om.
Suriya chandhira jothiyum naan
I am the light of the Sun and the Moon.
Sundhara thaandava moorthiyum naan
I am the lord of the beautiful cosmic dance.
Naaranan naan muga bhrammanum naan
I am Narayana and the four-faced Brahma.
Naarani paarvathi umai naanae
I am Narayani, Parvati, and Uma.
Suriya chandhira jothiyum naan…
I am the light of the Sun and the Moon...
Naan marai arivaarum ariyaadha nee
You are the one unknown even to scholars of the four Vedas,
Naadiya devargal unaraadha nee
Unrealized even by the gods who sought you,
Naan marai arivaarum ariyaadha nee
You are the one unknown even to scholars of the four Vedas,
Naadiya devargal unaraadha nee
Unrealized even by the gods who sought you,
Vaanin mazhai pola maamalar manam pola
Like the rain from the sky, like the fragrance of a great flower,
Vaanin mazhai pola maamalar manam pola
Like the rain from the sky, like the fragrance of a great flower,
Amma ..neeyae niraivaaga varuvaai amma
Mother... come completely as fullness, Oh Mother!
Neeyae niraivaaga varuvaai amma
You come as complete fulfillment, Oh Mother!
Neelathirai kadal oorathilae nindru
Standing on the shores of the blue-waved ocean,
Nitham thavam seiyum kumariyum naan
I am the maiden doing penance daily.
Neelathirai kadal oorathilae nindru
Standing on the shores of the blue-waved ocean,
Nitham thavam seiyum kumariyum naan
I am the maiden doing penance daily.
Aadhikaalathil aaruyir padaithathum naan
I am the one who created precious life in ancient times,
Aadhikaalathil aaruyir padaithathum naan
I am the one who created precious life in ancient times,
Karunai annai endru mozhivaarae
They address me as the compassionate mother,
Ennai karunai annai endru mozhivaarae
They call me the compassionate mother.
{Aigiri nandhini nandhitha maedhini
Daughter of the mountain, who gladdens the earth,
Vishva vinodhini nandhanuthae
Delighter of the universe, praised by Nandi,
Girivara vindhya sirodhi nivasini
Residing on the peak of the great Vindhya mountains,
Vishnu vilasini jishnu nuthae
Pleasing to Vishnu, praised by Indra,
Male and Chorus :
Male and Chorus:
Bhagawathi hey sithi kanda kudumbini
Goddess, consort of the blue-throated Lord Shiva,
Bhoori kudumbini bhoori kruthae
Mother of vast creation, performer of great deeds,
Jaya jaya hae mahishasura mardini
Victory, victory to you, slayer of the demon Mahishasura,
Ramya kapardini shaila suthae} (3)
With beautiful braided hair, daughter of the mountain!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This devotional song from the 1970 Tamil film 'Namma Veettu Deivam' is a profound hymn dedicated to the Supreme Goddess (Adisakti). It starts with devotees pleading to the Goddess for protection and family prosperity during Navaratri. The song transitions into a theological dialogue and dynamic exchange, revealing that the Divine Mother is the source of all cosmic manifestations—including the Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. As the song reaches its crescendo, it incorporates traditional Sanskrit chants from the Mahishasura Mardini Stotram, glorifying the Goddess as the cosmic slayer of evil and the protector of the universe. The composition beautifully blends Tamil poetic devotion with classical Sanskrit hymnody under Kunnakudi Vaithiyanathan's divine musical composition.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhyme / Monorhyme (Emonai & Edhugai)
“Sivanum thirumaalum neeyoo / Thavam seiyum kanniyakumariyum neeyoo”
Tamil devotional poetry frequently utilizes second-letter rhyming (Edhugai) such as 'Sivanum' / 'Thavam' or initial letter alliteration (Monai) like 'Navaraathiriyinil' / 'Nayagi'.
Simile (Upamai)
“Vaanin mazhai pola maamalar manam pola”
Compares the gentle, omnipresent arrival of the Goddess to natural elements like rain from the sky and fragrance from a blooming flower.
Onomatopoeia / Sound Imagery
“Ulagam ellaam padaichavalae ongaari / Enga reengaari”
The terms 'Ongaari' (representing Omkara) and 'Reengaari' (humming/vibrational energy) mimic divine cosmic vibrations.
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Trivia
The film 'Namma Veettu Deivam' (1970) was a major commercial success, known for popularizing devotional cinema in Tamil Nadu. The music composed by Kunnakudi Vaithiyanathan seamlessly integrated classical ragas, traditional stotrams, and folk-devotional styles.
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