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Ulagangal Yaavum

From Thiruvarul · 1975

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan
Movie name
Thiruvarul
Movie release year
1975
Lyrics added on
12 Jun 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ulagangal yaavum un arasaangamae
Ovvondrum nee seiyum adhigaaramae
Ulagangal yaavum un arasaangamae
Ulagangal yaavum un arasaangamae
Ovvondrum nee seiyum adhigaaramae
Ovvondrum nee seiyum adhigaaramae
{Nidhi vendum ezhaikku
Madhi vendum pillaikku
Gnaayangal dhaan vendum ellorukkum} (2)
Ulagangal yaavum un arasaangamae
Ulagangal yaavum un arasaangamae
Ovvondrum nee seiyum adhigaaramae
Undhan adhigaaramae
{Manam ullavar gunam ullavar
Manadhukku sugam vendum
Dhanam ullavar adhil paadhiyai
Pirarukku thara vendum} (2)
Aarengum neer vittu
Oorengum sorittu
Aarengum neer vittu
Oorengum sorittu
Paarengum nalam kaana
Varam vendumae
Paarengum nalam kaana
Varam vendumae
Undhan varam vendumae
Ulagangal yaavum un arasaangamae
Ulagangal yaavum un arasaangamae
Ovvondrum nee seiyum adhigaaramae
Undhan adhigaaramae
{Paadu pattavan paattaali
Avan maadikku vara vendum
Panjam enbadhae illaa vaazhvai
Baaradham pera vendum} (2)
Naadengum shaemangal
Veedengum laabangal
Naadengum shaemangal
Veedengum laabangal
Naalukku naal onga
Arul vendumae
Naalukku naal onga
Arul vendumae
Murugaa arul vendumae
Un arul vendumae
Thiruvarul vendumae
Murugaaa…. arul vendumae
Un arul vendumae
Thiruvarul vendumae
All the worlds are your kingdom,
Everything is governed by your rule.
All the worlds are your kingdom,
All the worlds are your kingdom,
Everything is governed by your rule,
Everything is governed by your rule.
The poor need wealth,
Children need wisdom,
And everyone needs justice.
All the worlds are your kingdom,
All the worlds are your kingdom,
Everything is governed by your rule,
Governed by your divine rule!
Those with good hearts and noble character
Should find peace in their minds.
Those who have wealth
Should give half of it to others.
Letting water flow in every river,
Providing food in every town,
Letting water flow in every river,
Providing food in every town,
To see well-being across the world,
We need your blessing!
To see well-being across the world,
We need your blessing!
We need your divine blessing!
All the worlds are your kingdom,
All the worlds are your kingdom,
Everything is governed by your rule,
Governed by your divine rule!
The labourer who works hard
Must rise to live in prosperity.
A life without any poverty or hunger,
Our nation of Bharat must achieve.
Well-being across the country,
Prosperity in every home,
Well-being across the country,
Prosperity in every home,
To see them flourish day by day,
We need your grace!
To see them flourish day by day,
We need your grace!
Oh Muruga, we need your grace!
We need your grace,
We need your divine grace!
Oh Muruga, we need your grace!
We need your grace,
We need your divine grace...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from the movie Thiruvarul (1975) is a profound prayer addressed to Lord Muruga. It begins by acknowledging that all worlds operate under divine governance and sovereign authority. Rather than seeking selfish boons, the song petitions the Divine for the collective welfare of society: wealth for the poor, wisdom for children, and justice for all citizens.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhukai (Second letter rhyme)

“Aarengum neer vittu / Oorengum sorittu / Paarengum nalam kaana”

Rhyming of second consonant across lines, such as Aarengum, Oorengum, and Paarengum.

Iyaibu (End rhyme)

“Ulagangal yaavum un arasaangamae / Ovvondrum nee seiyum adhigaaramae”

Repetition of ending syllables like -aangamae / -aaramae and -vendumae.

Anaphora / Structural Repetition

“Naadengum shaemangal / Veedengum laabangal”

Repetition of spatial suffixes (-engum) emphasizing widespread well-being.

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Trivia

The song seamlessly merges devotional fervor dedicated to Lord Muruga with socialist and social-welfare ideals crafted by lyricist Kannadasan, advocating for equitable distribution of wealth and the dignity of laborers.

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