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Vaarai Neeye Vaa

From Paattaliyin Sabatham · 1958

Lyricist
Kambadasan
Singer
Seerkazhi Govindarajan
Music director
O. P. Nayyar
Movie name
Paattaliyin Sabatham
Movie release year
1958
Lyrics added on
1 May 2024

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Vaaraai neeyae vaa…. pottri vaa
Sathiyamaagum vazhiyae
Bagavaanin koyil jothiyae
Irulae illaiyae
Vaaraai neeyae vaa pottri vaa
Sathiyamaagum vazhiyae
Bagavaanin koyil jothiyae
Irulae illaiyae
Vaaraai neeyae vaa
Evvishaiyathil nee theerppu
Koora iyalaadho adhaiyae
Bagavan thanadhu theerppil
Neeyae nambi viduvaaye
Unnai vaattum thunbam yaavum
Avar pokkiduvaarae
Unnaal mudiyaa kaariyam
Bagavaan seivaare
Bagavaanae seivaare
Vaaraai neeyae vaa pottri vaa
Sathiyamaagum vazhiyae
Bagavaanin koyil jothiyae
Irulae illaiyae
Vaaraai neeyae vaa
Sollavae nee yaadhum avasiyamillai
Vandhal podhumae
Indha sannadhi munn undhan thalai
Panidhaal podhumae
Un manadhil ulla ennam ellaam
Avaare unaruvaar
Ulagorin seigai vovondraiyum
Kannaal unaruvaar
Kannalae unaruvaar
Vaaraai neeyae vaa pottri vaa
Sathiyamaagum vazhiyae
Bagavaanin koyil jothiyae
Irulae illaiyae
Vaaraai neeyae vaa
Nee ketkamale ingae
Nenjin aasai kaikoodum
Mana thooimai ullor
Vandhae ingae sevikkakoodum
Ellorukkum podhu gyaayam
Sollum sabaiyum idhuvae
Ivvulagiale elloril
Perum needhimaan ivarae
Perum needhimaan ivarae
Vaaraai neeyae vaa pottri vaa
Sathiyamaagum vazhiyae
Bagavaanin koyil jothiyae
Irulae illaiyae
Vaaraai neeyae vaa
Come... oh come... come with praise...
Along the path of truth,
In the light of God's shrine,
There is no darkness at all...
Come... oh come... come with praise...
Along the path of truth,
In the light of God's shrine,
There is no darkness at all...
Come... oh come...
In whatever matter you cannot
Give a judgment yourself,
Place your trust in God's own verdict
And leave it to Him...
All the sorrows that torment you,
He will surely wipe away.
What you cannot accomplish,
God will do for you.
Yes, God Himself will do...
Come... oh come... come with praise...
Along the path of truth,
In the light of God's shrine,
There is no darkness at all...
Come... oh come...
You do not need to say a single word;
It is enough just to come—
Before this sacred presence,
It is enough if you bow your head.
All the thoughts in your heart,
He will understand on His own.
Every single action of everyone in this world,
He sees and understands with His eyes.
Yes, with His own eyes He understands...
Come... oh come... come with praise...
Along the path of truth,
In the light of God's shrine,
There is no darkness at all...
Come... oh come...
Even without your asking,
The wish of your heart will be fulfilled here.
Those with a pure heart
Can come here to pray.
Equal justice for everyone—
This is the court that speaks it.
In this entire world,
He is the greatest judge of all...
Yes, the greatest judge of all...
Come... oh come... come with praise...
Along the path of truth,
In the light of God's shrine,
There is no darkness at all...
Come... oh come...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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