Vaazhga Needuzhi
From Mangayar Ullam Mangatha Selvam · 1962
- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- P. Susheela, Chithoor Nagaiya
- Music director
- P. Aadhinarayana Rao
- Details
- Mangayar Ullam Mangatha Selvam1962
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Haa…aaaa..aaaa | Haa... aaaa... aaaa |
| Male | |
| Vaazhga needuzhi mannavaa | May you live a long life, O King! |
| Vanna kalaiyodu magizhavaa | May you rejoice along with colorful fine arts! |
| Female | |
| Varumoo idhupol oru naal | Will such a day ever come again? |
| Varumoo idhupol oru naal | Will such a day ever come again? |
| Indha naal inbam tharum naal nee | This day is a day that grants happiness; the day you |
| Pirandha naal engal thirunaal | Were born is our auspicious festival day! |
| Vaazhga needuzhi mannavaa | May you live a long life, O King! |
| Vanna kalaiyodu magizhavaa | May you rejoice along with colorful fine arts! |
| Female | |
| Naalum isai gyaanam nadamdum naatil | In a land where musical knowledge thrives daily, |
| Namakku nigar endrum naamae | We alone are our equal forever. |
| Namakku nigar endrum naamae | We alone are our equal forever. |
| Kanivu nilavum en kaanathaalae | Through my song filled with tenderness, |
| Kallum urugi karainthodumae | Even stones will melt and flow away. |
| Indha naal inbam tharum naal nee | This day is a day that grants happiness; the day you |
| Pirandha naal engal thirunaal | Were born is our auspicious festival day! |
| Both :Vaazhga needuzhi mannavaa | Both: May you live a long life, O King! |
| Vanna kalaiyodu magizhavaa | May you rejoice along with colorful fine arts! |
| Female | |
| Bharathakalai vaazhum veedu thennaadu | The Southern land is the abode where the art of Bharatanatyam lives, |
| Paaril idharkedhu eedu | In this world, what can equal it? |
| Paaril idharkedhu eedu | In this world, what can equal it? |
| Kaal silamboli kalkakal endraal | When the anklets on the feet make a clinking sound, |
| Kanindha idhayangal jiljilsil enum | Mellowed hearts resonate with delight. |
| Indha naal inbam tharum naal nee | This day is a day that grants happiness; the day you |
| Pirandha naal engal thirunaal | Were born is our auspicious festival day! |
| Both :Vaazhga needuzhi mannavaa | Both: May you live a long life, O King! |
| Vanna kalaiyodu magizhavaa | May you rejoice along with colorful fine arts! |
| Female | |
| Carnatic …. | Carnatic music... |
.......................
Haa... aaaa... aaaa
வாழ்க நீடுழி மன்னவா
வண்ணக் கலையோடு மகிழவா
May you live a long life, O King!
May you rejoice along with colorful fine arts!
வருமோ இதுபோல் ஒரு நாள்
வருமோ இதுபோல் ஒரு நாள்
இந்த நாள் இன்பம் தரும் நாள் நீ
பிறந்தா நாள் எங்கள் திருநாள்....
வாழ்க நீடுழி மன்னவா
வண்ணக் கலையோடு மகிழவா
Will such a day ever come again?
Will such a day ever come again?
This day is a day that grants happiness; the day you
Were born is our auspicious festival day!
May you live a long life, O King!
May you rejoice along with colorful fine arts!
நாளும் இசை ஞானம் நடமாடும் நாட்டில்
நமக்கு நிகரென்றும் நாமே
நமக்கு நிகரென்றும் நாமே
கனிவு நிலவும் என் கானத்தாலே
கல்லும் உருகி கரைந்தோடும்
இந்த நாள் இன்பம் தரும் நாள் நீ
பிறந்தா நாள் எங்கள் திருநாள்....
இருவர் :
வாழ்க நீடுழி மன்னவா
வண்ணக் கலையோடு மகிழவா
In a land where musical knowledge thrives daily,
We alone are our equal forever.
We alone are our equal forever.
Through my song filled with tenderness,
Even stones will melt and flow away.
This day is a day that grants happiness; the day you
Were born is our auspicious festival day!
Both: May you live a long life, O King!
May you rejoice along with colorful fine arts!
பரதக்கலை வாழும் வீடு தென்னாடு
பாரில் இதற்கேது ஈடு
பாரில் இதற்கேது ஈடு
கால் சிலம்பொலி கல்கல்கல் என்றால்
கனிந்த இதயங்கள் ஜில்ஜில்சில் எனும்
இந்த நாள் இன்பம் தரும் நாள் நீ
பிறந்தா நாள் எங்கள் திருநாள்....
இருவர் :
வாழ்க நீடுழி மன்னவா
வண்ணக் கலையோடு மகிழவா
The Southern land is the abode where the art of Bharatanatyam lives,
In this world, what can equal it?
In this world, what can equal it?
When the anklets on the feet make a clinking sound,
Mellowed hearts resonate with delight.
This day is a day that grants happiness; the day you
Were born is our auspicious festival day!
Both: May you live a long life, O King!
May you rejoice along with colorful fine arts!
கர்நாடிக் ...
Carnatic music...
Haa…aaaa..aaaa
Haa... aaaa... aaaa
Vaazhga needuzhi mannavaa
May you live a long life, O King!
Vanna kalaiyodu magizhavaa
May you rejoice along with colorful fine arts!
Varumoo idhupol oru naal
Will such a day ever come again?
Varumoo idhupol oru naal
Will such a day ever come again?
Indha naal inbam tharum naal nee
This day is a day that grants happiness; the day you
Pirandha naal engal thirunaal
Were born is our auspicious festival day!
Vaazhga needuzhi mannavaa
May you live a long life, O King!
Vanna kalaiyodu magizhavaa
May you rejoice along with colorful fine arts!
Naalum isai gyaanam nadamdum naatil
In a land where musical knowledge thrives daily,
Namakku nigar endrum naamae
We alone are our equal forever.
Namakku nigar endrum naamae
We alone are our equal forever.
Kanivu nilavum en kaanathaalae
Through my song filled with tenderness,
Kallum urugi karainthodumae
Even stones will melt and flow away.
Indha naal inbam tharum naal nee
This day is a day that grants happiness; the day you
Pirandha naal engal thirunaal
Were born is our auspicious festival day!
Both :Vaazhga needuzhi mannavaa
Both: May you live a long life, O King!
Vanna kalaiyodu magizhavaa
May you rejoice along with colorful fine arts!
Bharathakalai vaazhum veedu thennaadu
The Southern land is the abode where the art of Bharatanatyam lives,
Paaril idharkedhu eedu
In this world, what can equal it?
Paaril idharkedhu eedu
In this world, what can equal it?
Kaal silamboli kalkakal endraal
When the anklets on the feet make a clinking sound,
Kanindha idhayangal jiljilsil enum
Mellowed hearts resonate with delight.
Indha naal inbam tharum naal nee
This day is a day that grants happiness; the day you
Pirandha naal engal thirunaal
Were born is our auspicious festival day!
Both :Vaazhga needuzhi mannavaa
Both: May you live a long life, O King!
Vanna kalaiyodu magizhavaa
May you rejoice along with colorful fine arts!
Carnatic ….
Carnatic music...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This celebratory song honors a sovereign on his birthday, offering blessings for long life, health, and artistic delight. The lyrics celebrate the rich cultural heritage of South India, specifically praising Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam dance. The singer asserts that music has the power to melt even stone, while the rhythmic sound of dancers' anklets brings pure joy to every heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Varumoo idhupol oru naal / Varumoo idhupol oru naal”
The line 'Varumoo idhupol oru naal' is repeated to emphasize wonder and awe regarding the special day.
Hyperbole (Athisayokthi)
“Kanivu nilavum en kaanathaalae / Kallum urugi karainthodumae”
Exaggerates the emotional power of singing by stating that sweet vocal music can cause inanimate stones to melt and flow.
Onomatopoeia (Irattai Kilavi)
“Kaal silamboli kalkakal endraal / Kanindha idhayangal jiljilsil enum”
Uses sound-imitating words like 'kalkakal' for anklets jingling and 'jiljilsil' for emotional resonance.
Edukku (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Bharathakalai vaazhum veedu thennaadu / Paaril idharkedhu eedu”
Rhyming of second consonant patterns across lines ('Bharathakalai' and 'Paaril'), adding melodic balance to Tamil verse.
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Trivia
Mangayar Ullam Mangatha Selvam (1962) featured music composed by P. Aadhinarayana Rao. The song vividly incorporates classical Carnatic ragas and classical dance motifs, crafted by veteran lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass.
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