Vaazhum Valluvarae
From Nimir · 2018
- Lyricist
- Mohan Raja
- Music director
- Darbuka Siva
- Details
- Nimir2018
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Vaazhum valluvarae | O living Valluvar! |
| Kuralilae vaazhum valluvarae | O Valluvar who lives on through the Thirukkural! |
| Meesai bharadhiyae | O moustachioed Bharathi! |
| Engalin aasai maakaviyae | O great poet of our desires! |
| Chorus | |
| Thamizhae | O Tamil language! |
| Thamizhin amudhae | O sweet nectar of Tamil! |
| Emai mayakkum paadalilae | In the song that mesmerizes us, |
| Vaazhum avvaiyae | O Avvaiyar who lives forever! |
| Thamizh vanangidum | Whom Tamil itself bows down to, |
| Chorus | |
| Vaazhum valluvarae | O living Valluvar! |
| Kuralilae vaazhum valluvarae | O Valluvar who lives on through the Thirukkural! |
| Meesai bharadhiyae | O moustachioed Bharathi! |
| Engalin aasai maakaviyae | O great poet of our desires! |
வாழும் வள்ளுவரே
குறளிலே வாழும் வள்ளுவரே
மீசை பாரதியே
எங்களின் ஆசை மாகவியே
O living Valluvar!
O Valluvar who lives on through the Thirukkural!
O moustachioed Bharathi!
O great poet of our desires!
தமிழே
தமிழின் அமுதே
எமை மயக்கும் பாடலிலே
வாழும் அவ்வையே
தமிழ் வணங்கிடும்
O Tamil language!
O sweet nectar of Tamil!
In the song that mesmerizes us,
O Avvaiyar who lives forever!
Whom Tamil itself bows down to,
வாழும் வள்ளுவரே
குறளிலே வாழும் வள்ளுவரே
மீசை பாரதியே
எங்களின் ஆசை மாகவியே
O living Valluvar!
O Valluvar who lives on through the Thirukkural!
O moustachioed Bharathi!
O great poet of our desires!
Vaazhum valluvarae
O living Valluvar!
Kuralilae vaazhum valluvarae
O Valluvar who lives on through the Thirukkural!
Meesai bharadhiyae
O moustachioed Bharathi!
Engalin aasai maakaviyae
O great poet of our desires!
Thamizhae
O Tamil language!
Thamizhin amudhae
O sweet nectar of Tamil!
Emai mayakkum paadalilae
In the song that mesmerizes us,
Vaazhum avvaiyae
O Avvaiyar who lives forever!
Thamizh vanangidum
Whom Tamil itself bows down to,
Vaazhum valluvarae
O living Valluvar!
Kuralilae vaazhum valluvarae
O Valluvar who lives on through the Thirukkural!
Meesai bharadhiyae
O moustachioed Bharathi!
Engalin aasai maakaviyae
O great poet of our desires!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This poetic piece pays rich tribute to the timeless icons of Tamil literature and the glorious Tamil language itself. By invoking revered historical figures—Thiruvalluvar (author of the Thirukkural), Subramania Bharathi (the fiery nationalist poet known for his distinctive mustache), and Avvaiyar (the legendary female poet-philosopher)—the lyrics highlight how these literary giants remain immortal through their timeless works. The song expresses deep devotion to Tamil, portraying the language as divine nectar that entrances its listeners and commands universal respect.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Apostrophe (Vili)
“Vaazhum valluvarae”
Directly addressing absent or idealized poetic figures (Valluvar, Bharathi, Avvaiyar) as if they are present.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Thamizhin amudhae”
Comparing the sweetness and divine quality of the Tamil language to 'Amudham' (nectar of immortality).
Visual Imagery / Epithet
“Meesai bharadhiyae”
Using the iconic physical attribute 'Meesai' (mustache) to instantly evoke the distinct image of poet Subramania Bharathi.
Refrain / Anaphora
“Kuralilae vaazhum valluvarae”
Repetition of lines praising Valluvar and Bharathi to emphasize their enduring legacy.
Did you know?
Trivia
This song from 'Nimir' (2018)—a comedy-drama film directed by Priyadarshan—serves as an anthem of cultural pride. It honors the core pillar figures of Tamil literature (Thiruvalluvar, Avvaiyar, and Subramania Bharathi), celebrating the rich heritage of Tamil poetry within the contemporary film soundtrack composed by Darbuka Siva and B. Ajaneesh Loknath.
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