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 nee | So that the people of the world may live, |
| Narsevai seidhaai anbanae | You rendered noble service, beloved one. |
| Nilaithanai nee nenja meedhil | You have taken a permanent place in our hearts, |
| Naadu un kadhai paadumae | The whole nation will sing your story. |
| Female | |
| Innal theerthaai sogandhira | You ended hardships and sorrow, |
| Iniyun pugalthan naatilae | Now your fame shines across the country. |
| Eliyar thuyar illaadhu seidhaai | You removed the suffering of the poor, |
| Anbae haathim thyaagiyae | Oh beloved Hatim, the epitome of sacrifice! |
| Female | |
| Kaaadhal vaazhga un kaadhal vaazhga | Long live love, long live your love! |
| Kaaadhal vaazhga un thiyaaga seelam | Long live love, long live your sacrificial nature! |
| Vaazhga sugamae aaga | May life turn into pure bliss! |
| Male | |
| Kaaadhal vaazhga un kaadhal vaazhga | Long live love, long live your love! |
| Jagamae anbaal kondaada | So that the entire world celebrates with love, |
| Thiyaaga maevum seiyalae seidhaai | You performed actions filled with sacrifice. |
| Male | |
| Unmai ongi naalum thooya | May truth prevail, daily you performed |
| Sevai seidhaai maalai soodi | Pure service, adorned with garlands of honor. |
| Engal anbil neeuraindhaai | You reside within our deep affection, |
| Maasila un keerthi oonga | May your flawless fame flourish endlessly. |
| Male | |
| Alithaai needhaan ellorkkum | You gave generously to everyone, |
| Seergal yaavum anbaai neeyae | You are all noble virtues personified in love. |
| Kaadhal vaazhga thiyaagam vaazhga | Long live love, long live sacrifice! |
| Un thiyagam vaazhga | Long live your noble sacrifice! |
உலகில் உள்ளோர் வாழ நீ
நற்சேவை செய்தாய் அன்பனே
நிலைத்தனை நீ நெஞ்ச மீதில்
நாடு உன் கதை பாடுமே...
So that the people of the world may live,
You rendered noble service, beloved one.
You have taken a permanent place in our hearts,
The whole nation will sing your story.
இன்னல் தீர்த்தாய் சோகந்தீர
இனியுன் புகழ்தான் நாட்டிலே
எளியர் துயர் இல்லாது செய்தாய்
அன்பே ஹாதிம் தியாகியே
You ended hardships and sorrow,
Now your fame shines across the country.
You removed the suffering of the poor,
Oh beloved Hatim, the epitome of sacrifice!
காதல் வாழ்க உன் காதல் வாழ்க
காதல் வாழ்க உன் தியாக சீலம்
வாழ்க சுகமே ஆக
Long live love, long live your love!
Long live love, long live your sacrificial nature!
May life turn into pure bliss!
காதல் வாழ்க உன் காதல் வாழ்க
ஜகமே அன்பால் கொண்டாட
தியாக மேவும் செயலே செய்தாய்..
Long live love, long live your love!
So that the entire world celebrates with love,
You performed actions filled with sacrifice.
உண்மை ஓங்கி நாளும் தூய
சேவை செய்தாய் மாலை சூடி
எங்கள் அன்பில் நீயுரைந்தாய்
மாசிலா உன் கீர்த்தி ஒங்க
May truth prevail, daily you performed
Pure service, adorned with garlands of honor.
You reside within our deep affection,
May your flawless fame flourish endlessly.
அளித்தாய் நீதான் எல்லோர்க்கும்
சீர்கள் யாவும் அன்பாய் நீயே
காதல் வாழ்க தியாகம் வாழ்க
உன் தியாகம் வாழ்க......
You gave generously to everyone,
You are all noble virtues personified in love.
Long live love, long live sacrifice!
Long live your noble sacrifice!
Ulagil ullor vaazha nee
So that the people of the world may live,
Narsevai seidhaai anbanae
You rendered noble service, beloved one.
Nilaithanai nee nenja meedhil
You have taken a permanent place in our hearts,
Naadu un kadhai paadumae
The whole nation will sing your story.
Innal theerthaai sogandhira
You ended hardships and sorrow,
Iniyun pugalthan naatilae
Now your fame shines across the country.
Eliyar thuyar illaadhu seidhaai
You removed the suffering of the poor,
Anbae haathim thyaagiyae
Oh beloved Hatim, the epitome of sacrifice!
Kaaadhal vaazhga un kaadhal vaazhga
Long live love, long live your love!
Kaaadhal vaazhga un thiyaaga seelam
Long live love, long live your sacrificial nature!
Vaazhga sugamae aaga
May life turn into pure bliss!
Kaaadhal vaazhga un kaadhal vaazhga
Long live love, long live your love!
Jagamae anbaal kondaada
So that the entire world celebrates with love,
Thiyaaga maevum seiyalae seidhaai
You performed actions filled with sacrifice.
Unmai ongi naalum thooya
May truth prevail, daily you performed
Sevai seidhaai maalai soodi
Pure service, adorned with garlands of honor.
Engal anbil neeuraindhaai
You reside within our deep affection,
Maasila un keerthi oonga
May your flawless fame flourish endlessly.
Alithaai needhaan ellorkkum
You gave generously to everyone,
Seergal yaavum anbaai neeyae
You are all noble virtues personified in love.
Kaadhal vaazhga thiyaagam vaazhga
Long live love, long live sacrifice!
Un thiyagam vaazhga
Long 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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