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Lyrics & meaning

Vaazhga Namadhu

From Sarangathara · 1958

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singers
Seerkazhi Govindarajan, Chorus
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Details
Sarangathara1958

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vaanam peidhu naatileWhen rain pours over the land,
Valam niraindhu veetileAnd prosperity fills every house,
Maasillaadha inbam pongiFlawless happiness overflows,
Makkal vaazhkkai yettileIn the chronicle of the people's lives.
Male
Thaerndha kalvi gyaanamRefined education and wisdom,
Selvam sera venumAlong with wealth must be gathered.
Desamengum thaenum paalumThroughout the nation, milk and honey,
Perugi ooda venumMust flow abundantly.
Desamengum thaenum paalumThroughout the nation, milk and honey,
Perugi ooda venumMust flow abundantly.
Male
Sandaiyindri yaavarumWithout any conflict, everyone,
Ondrupattu vaazhvomLet us live united.
Andai nattu makkal thammaiThe people of neighboring lands,
Anbinaale velluvomWe shall conquer through love.
Male
Nenjil naermai eeramIntegrity and kindness in the heart,
Anjidaatha veeramAlong with undaunted courage.
Nenjil naermai eeramIntegrity and kindness in the heart,
Anjidaatha veeramAlong with undaunted courage.
Sondhang kondu vallalaagaWith strong bonds, as generous donors,
Vaazha venum yaarumEveryone ought to live.
Sondhang kondu vallalaagaWith strong bonds, as generous donors,
Vaazha venum yaarumEveryone ought to live.
Male
Needhiyulla aatchiyeA rule governed by justice,
Haa ..aa…haa..aaa…haa…aaa(Melodic vocalization)
Needhiyulla aatchiyeA rule governed by justice,
Nilvugindra maatchiyeAnd enduring majesty,
Yaarung kaana namadhu naaduSo that our land, for all to see,
Aagavenum saatchiiyeShall stand as a shining testimony.
Male
Ezhai endra sollaeThe very word 'poor',
Indha naattil illaiShall not exist in this nation.
Ezhai endra sollaeThe very word 'poor',
Indha naattil illaiShall not exist in this nation.
Endru yaarum solla naamumSo that everyone may say this,
Seiya venum sevaiyaeWe must render our selfless service.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is an uplifting utopian anthem expressing high aspirations for an ideal society blessed with natural abundance, justice, and social harmony. It envisions a land where rain brings prosperity to every home, completely eradicating poverty, and where citizens are empowered with wisdom, moral integrity, and education. The lyrics advocate for peace and unity, suggesting that neighboring nations should be conquered through love rather than conflict.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Needhiyulla aatchiye / Nilvugindra maatchiye / Aagavenum saatchiiye

The ending sounds 'aatchiye', 'maatchiye', and 'saatchiiye' rhyme across consecutive lines, creating a rhythmic and musical cadence.

Metaphor & Imagery

Desamengum thaenum paalum

The phrase 'thaenum paalum perugi ooda venum' uses the metaphor of honey and milk flowing like rivers to symbolize ultimate national prosperity and abundance.

Edhukai (Second Letter Assonance)

Nenjil naermai eeram / Anjidaatha veeram

The second consonant 'rr' / 'r' sound harmonizes in 'naermai' and 'veeram' (or 'eeram' and 'veeram'), creating melodic symmetry.

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Trivia

Sarangathara (1958) was a classic Tamil mythological film starring Sivaji Ganesan and P. Bhanumathi. The song features the legendary voice of Seerkazhi Govindarajan, whose resonant vocal delivery was famed for delivering patriotic, philosophical, and moral-themed anthems written by A. Maruthakasi.

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