Vaarai Neeye Vaa
From Paattaliyin Sabatham · 1958
- Lyricist
- Kambadasan
- Singer
- Seerkazhi Govindarajan
- Music director
- O. P. Nayyar
- Details
- Paattaliyin Sabatham1958
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Vaaraai neeyae vaa…. pottri vaa | Come, oh come... come praise Him |
| Sathiyamaagum vazhiyae | O path that becomes the Truth |
| Bagavaanin koyil jothiyae | O light in the temple of the Lord |
| Irulae illaiyae | There is no darkness here |
| Male | |
| Vaaraai neeyae vaa pottri vaa | Come, oh come, come praise Him |
| Sathiyamaagum vazhiyae | O path that becomes the Truth |
| Bagavaanin koyil jothiyae | O light in the temple of the Lord |
| Irulae illaiyae | There is no darkness here |
| Vaaraai neeyae vaa | Come, oh come |
| Male | |
| Evvishaiyathil nee theerppu | Whatever matter in which you |
| Koora iyalaadho adhaiyae | Are unable to render a verdict |
| Bagavan thanadhu theerppil | In the Lord's own judgment |
| Neeyae nambi viduvaaye | Trust in it completely |
| Male | |
| Unnai vaattum thunbam yaavum | All the sorrows that torment you |
| Avar pokkiduvaarae | He will banish them all |
| Unnaal mudiyaa kaariyam | The task that is impossible for you |
| Bagavaan seivaare | God Himself will accomplish it |
| Bagavaanae seivaare | God Himself will accomplish it |
| Male | |
| Vaaraai neeyae vaa pottri vaa | Come, oh come, come praise Him |
| Sathiyamaagum vazhiyae | O path that becomes the Truth |
| Bagavaanin koyil jothiyae | O light in the temple of the Lord |
| Irulae illaiyae | There is no darkness here |
| Vaaraai neeyae vaa | Come, oh come |
| Male | |
| Sollavae nee yaadhum avasiyamillai | There is no need for you to speak anything |
| Vandhal podhumae | It is enough if you just come |
| Indha sannadhi munn undhan thalai | Before this divine presence, bow your head |
| Panidhaal podhumae | Bowing your head alone is enough |
| Male | |
| Un manadhil ulla ennam ellaam | All the thoughts residing in your mind |
| Avaare unaruvaar | He Himself will understand |
| Ulagorin seigai vovondraiyum | Every single action of the world's people |
| Kannaal unaruvaar | He perceives with His eyes |
| Kannalae unaruvaar | He perceives with His very eyes |
| Male | |
| Vaaraai neeyae vaa pottri vaa | Come, oh come, come praise Him |
| Sathiyamaagum vazhiyae | O path that becomes the Truth |
| Bagavaanin koyil jothiyae | O light in the temple of the Lord |
| Irulae illaiyae | There is no darkness here |
| Vaaraai neeyae vaa | Come, oh come |
| Male | |
| Nee ketkamale ingae | Without you even asking, here |
| Nenjin aasai kaikoodum | Your heart's desire will be fulfilled |
| Mana thooimai ullor | Those who possess purity of mind |
| Vandhae ingae sevikkakoodum | Can come here to serve and pray |
| Male | |
| Ellorukkum podhu gyaayam | Common justice for all people |
| Sollum sabaiyum idhuvae | This is the very council that proclaims it |
| Ivvulagiale elloril | In this entire world, among everyone |
| Perum needhimaan ivarae | He is the greatest righteous judge |
| Perum needhimaan ivarae | He is the greatest righteous judge |
| Male | |
| Vaaraai neeyae vaa pottri vaa | Come, oh come, come praise Him |
| Sathiyamaagum vazhiyae | O path that becomes the Truth |
| Bagavaanin koyil jothiyae | O light in the temple of the Lord |
| Irulae illaiyae | There is no darkness here |
| Vaaraai neeyae vaa | Come, oh come |
வாராய்.......நீயே வா....போற்றி வா......
சத்தியமாகும் வழியே
பகவானின் கோயில் ஜோதியே
இருளே இல்லையே.......
Come, oh come... come praise Him
O path that becomes the Truth
O light in the temple of the Lord
There is no darkness here
வாராய்.......நீயே வா....போற்றி வா......
சத்தியமாகும் வழியே
பகவானின் கோயில் ஜோதியே
இருளே இல்லையே.....
வாராய்.......நீயே வா....
Come, oh come, come praise Him
O path that becomes the Truth
O light in the temple of the Lord
There is no darkness here
Come, oh come
எவ்விஷயத்தில் நீ தீர்ப்பு
கூற இயலாதோ அதையே
பகவான் தனது தீர்ப்பில்
நீயே நம்பி விடுவாயே....
Whatever matter in which you
Are unable to render a verdict
In the Lord's own judgment
Trust in it completely
உன்னை வாட்டும் துன்பம் யாவும்
அவர் போக்கிடுவாரே
உன்னால் முடியா காரியம்
பகவான் செய்வாரே
பகவானே செய்வாரே..........
All the sorrows that torment you
He will banish them all
The task that is impossible for you
God Himself will accomplish it
God Himself will accomplish it
வாராய்.......நீயே வா....போற்றி வா......
சத்தியமாகும் வழியே
பகவானின் கோயில் ஜோதியே
இருளே இல்லையே.....
வாராய்.......நீயே வா....
Come, oh come, come praise Him
O path that becomes the Truth
O light in the temple of the Lord
There is no darkness here
Come, oh come
சொல்லவே நீ யாதும் அவஸ்யமில்லை
வந்தால் போதுமே - இந்த
சன்னதி முன் உந்தன் தலை
பணிந்தால் போதுமே
There is no need for you to speak anything
It is enough if you just come
Before this divine presence, bow your head
Bowing your head alone is enough
உன் மனதில் உள்ள எண்ணமெல்லாம்
அவரே உணருவார்
உலகோரின் செய்கை ஒவ்வொன்றையும்
கண்ணால் உணருவார்
கண்ணாலே உணருவார்........
All the thoughts residing in your mind
He Himself will understand
Every single action of the world's people
He perceives with His eyes
He perceives with His very eyes
வாராய்.......நீயே வா....போற்றி வா......
சத்தியமாகும் வழியே
பகவானின் கோயில் ஜோதியே
இருளே இல்லையே.....
வாராய்.......நீயே வா....
Come, oh come, come praise Him
O path that becomes the Truth
O light in the temple of the Lord
There is no darkness here
Come, oh come
நீ கேட்காமலே இங்கே
நெஞ்சின் ஆசை கைகூடும்
மனத் தூய்மை உள்ளோர்
வந்தே இங்கே சேவிக்கக்கூடும்
Without you even asking, here
Your heart's desire will be fulfilled
Those who possess purity of mind
Can come here to serve and pray
எல்லோர்க்கும் பொது ஞாயம்
சொல்லும் சபையும் இதுவே
இவ்வுலகிலே எல்லோரில்
பெரும் நீதிமான் இவரே..
பெரும் நீதிமான் இவரே.......
Common justice for all people
This is the very council that proclaims it
In this entire world, among everyone
He is the greatest righteous judge
He is the greatest righteous judge
வாராய்.......நீயே வா....போற்றி வா......
சத்தியமாகும் வழியே
பகவானின் கோயில் ஜோதியே
இருளே இல்லையே.....
வாராய்.......நீயே வா....
Come, oh come, come praise Him
O path that becomes the Truth
O light in the temple of the Lord
There is no darkness here
Come, oh come
Vaaraai neeyae vaa…. pottri vaa
Come, oh come... come praise Him
Sathiyamaagum vazhiyae
O path that becomes the Truth
Bagavaanin koyil jothiyae
O light in the temple of the Lord
Irulae illaiyae
There is no darkness here
Vaaraai neeyae vaa pottri vaa
Come, oh come, come praise Him
Sathiyamaagum vazhiyae
O path that becomes the Truth
Bagavaanin koyil jothiyae
O light in the temple of the Lord
Irulae illaiyae
There is no darkness here
Vaaraai neeyae vaa
Come, oh come
Evvishaiyathil nee theerppu
Whatever matter in which you
Koora iyalaadho adhaiyae
Are unable to render a verdict
Bagavan thanadhu theerppil
In the Lord's own judgment
Neeyae nambi viduvaaye
Trust in it completely
Unnai vaattum thunbam yaavum
All the sorrows that torment you
Avar pokkiduvaarae
He will banish them all
Unnaal mudiyaa kaariyam
The task that is impossible for you
Bagavaan seivaare
God Himself will accomplish it
Bagavaanae seivaare
God Himself will accomplish it
Vaaraai neeyae vaa pottri vaa
Come, oh come, come praise Him
Sathiyamaagum vazhiyae
O path that becomes the Truth
Bagavaanin koyil jothiyae
O light in the temple of the Lord
Irulae illaiyae
There is no darkness here
Vaaraai neeyae vaa
Come, oh come
Sollavae nee yaadhum avasiyamillai
There is no need for you to speak anything
Vandhal podhumae
It is enough if you just come
Indha sannadhi munn undhan thalai
Before this divine presence, bow your head
Panidhaal podhumae
Bowing your head alone is enough
Un manadhil ulla ennam ellaam
All the thoughts residing in your mind
Avaare unaruvaar
He Himself will understand
Ulagorin seigai vovondraiyum
Every single action of the world's people
Kannaal unaruvaar
He perceives with His eyes
Kannalae unaruvaar
He perceives with His very eyes
Vaaraai neeyae vaa pottri vaa
Come, oh come, come praise Him
Sathiyamaagum vazhiyae
O path that becomes the Truth
Bagavaanin koyil jothiyae
O light in the temple of the Lord
Irulae illaiyae
There is no darkness here
Vaaraai neeyae vaa
Come, oh come
Nee ketkamale ingae
Without you even asking, here
Nenjin aasai kaikoodum
Your heart's desire will be fulfilled
Mana thooimai ullor
Those who possess purity of mind
Vandhae ingae sevikkakoodum
Can come here to serve and pray
Ellorukkum podhu gyaayam
Common justice for all people
Sollum sabaiyum idhuvae
This is the very council that proclaims it
Ivvulagiale elloril
In this entire world, among everyone
Perum needhimaan ivarae
He is the greatest righteous judge
Perum needhimaan ivarae
He is the greatest righteous judge
Vaaraai neeyae vaa pottri vaa
Come, oh come, come praise Him
Sathiyamaagum vazhiyae
O path that becomes the Truth
Bagavaanin koyil jothiyae
O light in the temple of the Lord
Irulae illaiyae
There is no darkness here
Vaaraai neeyae vaa
Come, oh come
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Vaaraai Neeyae Vaa is an uplifting devotional and philosophical song praising God as the supreme source of truth, light, and justice. The lyrics invite seekers to surrender their burdens to the divine presence, where all darkness and despair vanish. It reassures that when human judgment falls short or struggles seem insurmountable, placing faith in divine providence brings complete resolution and relieves human suffering. The song further highlights God's omniscience and grace, noting that spoken prayers are unnecessary because the Lord understands the thoughts of pure-hearted devotees before they are uttered. It celebrates the divine realm as a sanctuary of universal justice, accessible to all who approach with mental purity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Vaaraai neeyae vaa pottri vaa”
Repetition of the initial 'V' sound in 'Vaaraai' and 'vaa' creates a rhythmic musical cadence.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Bagavaanin koyil jothiyae / Irulae illaiyae”
Light (jothi) is used as a metaphor for spiritual wisdom and truth, while darkness (irul) symbolizes ignorance and distress.
Refrain / Anaphora
“Vaaraai neeyae vaa”
The line 'Vaaraai neeyae vaa' serves as a repeating refrain throughout the song, emphasizing the continuous call to worship and surrender.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Vandhal podhumae / Panidhaal podhumae”
Rhyming line endings with 'podhumae' in consecutive lines enhances the poetic flow.
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Trivia
Paattaliyin Sabatham (1958) is the Tamil dubbed version of the iconic Hindi blockbuster film Naya Daur (1957). The soundtrack features the famous tunes composed by O. P. Nayyar, adapted with Tamil lyrics written by veteran poet Kambadasan and sung by Seerkazhi Govindarajan.
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