Uthamane Ulagil
From Pennin Perumai · 1956
- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- Seerkazhi Govindarajan
- Music directors
- B. N. Rao, A. Rama Rao, Master Venu
- Details
- Pennin Perumai1956
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Uthamanae…ae…ae | Oh virtuous one... |
| Uthamanae ulagil nilaipathu sathiyamae | Oh virtuous one, truth alone endures in this world. |
| Uthamanae ulagil nilaipathu sathiyamae | Oh virtuous one, truth alone endures in this world. |
| Unnai izhandhaai un urimai izhandhaai | You lost yourself, you lost your rights, |
| Udan pirandhavanukkaaga yaavum thurandhaai | You renounced everything for the sake of your sibling. |
| Uthamanae ulagil nilaipathu sathiyamae | Oh virtuous one, truth alone endures in this world. |
| Male | |
| Arundhavam seidha thandhai vaakiyamae | The solemn word of your father who performed great penance, |
| Anbudan siramerkondaai | You lovingly accepted upon your head. |
| Arundhavam seidha thandhai vaakiyamae | The solemn word of your father who performed great penance, |
| Anbudan siramerkondaai | You lovingly accepted upon your head. |
| Male | |
| Agila meedhilae thiyaaga moorthiyaai | As an embodiment of sacrifice on this earth, |
| Agila meedhilae thiyaaga moorthiyaai | As an embodiment of sacrifice on this earth, |
| Azhiya pugazhai adaindhaai nee | You attained immortal fame. |
| Azhiya pugazhai adaindhaai…. | You attained immortal fame... |
உத்தமனே..ஏ... ஏ ..
Oh virtuous one...
Oh virtuous one, truth alone endures in this world.
Oh virtuous one, truth alone endures in this world.
You lost yourself, you lost your rights,
You renounced everything for the sake of your sibling.
Oh virtuous one, truth alone endures in this world.
உத்தமனே உலகில் நிலைப்பது சத்தியமே
உத்தமனே உலகில் நிலைப்பது சத்தியமே
உன்னை இழந்தாய் உன் உரிமை இழந்தாய்
உடன் பிறந்தவனுக்காக யாவும் துறந்தாய்
உத்தமனே உலகில் நிலைப்பது சத்தியமே
The solemn word of your father who performed great penance,
You lovingly accepted upon your head.
The solemn word of your father who performed great penance,
You lovingly accepted upon your head.
அருந்தவம் செய்த தந்தை வாக்கியமே
அன்புடன் சிரமேற் கொண்டாய்
அருந்தவம் செய்த தந்தை வாக்கியமே
அன்புடன் சிரமேற் கொண்டாய்
As an embodiment of sacrifice on this earth,
As an embodiment of sacrifice on this earth,
You attained immortal fame.
You attained immortal fame...
அகில மீதிலே தியாக மூர்த்தியாய்
அகில மீதிலே தியாக மூர்த்தியாய்
அழியாப் புகழை அடைந்தாய் நீ........!
அழியாப் புகழை அடைந்தாய்....
Uthamanae…ae…ae
Oh virtuous one...
Uthamanae ulagil nilaipathu sathiyamae
Oh virtuous one, truth alone endures in this world.
Uthamanae ulagil nilaipathu sathiyamae
Oh virtuous one, truth alone endures in this world.
Unnai izhandhaai un urimai izhandhaai
You lost yourself, you lost your rights,
Udan pirandhavanukkaaga yaavum thurandhaai
You renounced everything for the sake of your sibling.
Uthamanae ulagil nilaipathu sathiyamae
Oh virtuous one, truth alone endures in this world.
Arundhavam seidha thandhai vaakiyamae
The solemn word of your father who performed great penance,
Anbudan siramerkondaai
You lovingly accepted upon your head.
Arundhavam seidha thandhai vaakiyamae
The solemn word of your father who performed great penance,
Anbudan siramerkondaai
You lovingly accepted upon your head.
Agila meedhilae thiyaaga moorthiyaai
As an embodiment of sacrifice on this earth,
Agila meedhilae thiyaaga moorthiyaai
As an embodiment of sacrifice on this earth,
Azhiya pugazhai adaindhaai nee
You attained immortal fame.
Azhiya pugazhai adaindhaai….
You attained immortal fame...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song praises a deeply virtuous and righteous individual who sacrifices his own rights, happiness, and status for the well-being of his brother and out of respect for his father's word. It highlights the timeless philosophical idea that truth and righteousness are the only enduring qualities in this world. By placing duty and love above personal gain, such an individual becomes a living embodiment of sacrifice and achieves eternal, imperishable glory.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Unnai izhandhaai un urimai izhandhaai”
Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'U' across words in the line, creating a rhythmic and melodious start.
Anaphora / Refrain
“Uthamanae ulagil nilaipathu sathiyamae”
The line 'Uthamanae ulagil nilaipathu sathiyamae' is repeated as a refrain to reinforce the central theme of truth's ultimate victory.
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Roobakam)
“Agila meedhilae thiyaaga moorthiyaai”
Describing the noble character directly as 'Thiyaaga moorthi' (the embodiment/statue of sacrifice).
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Trivia
Pennin Perumai (1956) was a remake of the Telugu classic 'Raju Peda'. Sung by the legendary Seerkazhi Govindarajan, this song echoes the righteous virtues of Lord Rama from the Ramayana, emphasizing filial duty and brotherly sacrifice.
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