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Lyrics & meaning

Ulagil Ullor Vaazha Nee

From Maaya Mohini · 1956

Lyricist
K. Devanarayanan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, M. S. Rajeswari
Music director
S. N. Thirupathi
Details
Maaya Mohini1956

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ulagil ullor vaazha neeSo that the people of the world may live,
Narsevai seidhaai anbanaeYou rendered noble service, beloved one.
Nilaithanai nee nenja meedhilYou have taken a permanent place in our hearts,
Naadu un kadhai paadumaeThe whole nation will sing your story.
Female
Innal theerthaai sogandhiraYou ended hardships and sorrow,
Iniyun pugalthan naatilaeNow your fame shines across the country.
Eliyar thuyar illaadhu seidhaaiYou removed the suffering of the poor,
Anbae haathim thyaagiyaeOh beloved Hatim, the epitome of sacrifice!
Female
Kaaadhal vaazhga un kaadhal vaazhgaLong live love, long live your love!
Kaaadhal vaazhga un thiyaaga seelamLong live love, long live your sacrificial nature!
Vaazhga sugamae aagaMay life turn into pure bliss!
Male
Kaaadhal vaazhga un kaadhal vaazhgaLong live love, long live your love!
Jagamae anbaal kondaadaSo that the entire world celebrates with love,
Thiyaaga maevum seiyalae seidhaaiYou performed actions filled with sacrifice.
Male
Unmai ongi naalum thooyaMay truth prevail, daily you performed
Sevai seidhaai maalai soodiPure service, adorned with garlands of honor.
Engal anbil neeuraindhaaiYou reside within our deep affection,
Maasila un keerthi oongaMay your flawless fame flourish endlessly.
Male
Alithaai needhaan ellorkkumYou gave generously to everyone,
Seergal yaavum anbaai neeyaeYou are all noble virtues personified in love.
Kaadhal vaazhga thiyaagam vaazhgaLong live love, long live sacrifice!
Un thiyagam vaazhgaLong live your noble sacrifice!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from 'Maaya Mohini' (1956) is a grand eulogy honoring a benevolent hero who lives for the welfare of humanity. By referencing Hatim (a legendary figure renowned for supreme generosity), the lyricist exalts the virtues of selfless service, unconditional love, and sacrifice that eradicate the suffering of the poor and oppressed. The chorus repeatedly proclaims 'Long live love, long live sacrifice', emphasizing that true greatness lies in selfless service. The text celebrates how such noble actions bring immortal fame, earning a permanent place in the hearts of the nation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Allusion

Anbae haathim thyaagiyae

Reference to Hatim Tai, a historical Arabian figure legendary for his boundless generosity and selflessness.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Innal theerthaai sogandhira / Iniyun pugalthan naatilae

The second consonant 'n' matches between 'Innal' and 'Iniyun', creating a rhythmic flow across consecutive lines.

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

Kaaadhal vaazhga un kaadhal vaazhga

Repetition of 'Kaadhal vaazhga' (Long live love) to build poetic emphasis and rhythmic chanting.

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

Sevai seidhaai maalai soodi

Repetition of the 'Se' sound at the beginning of adjacent words ('Sevai', 'seidhaai').

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Trivia

'Maaya Mohini' (1956) featured music composed by S. N. Thirupathi, a prolific actor-composer in early Indian cinema. The lyrics draw upon the classic folklore of Hatim Tai to represent selfless heroism and altruism.

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