Valluvan Solle Vedhamaam
From Athma Shanthi · 1952
- Lyricist
- T. N. Rajappa
- Singer
- A. P. Komala
- Music director
- T. R. Pappa
- Details
- Athma Shanthi1952
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Valluvan sollae vaedhamaam | The word of Valluvar is as sacred as the Vedas. |
| Gnyaani valluvan sollae vaedhamaam | The word of the sage Valluvar is as sacred as the Vedas. |
| Gnyaani valluvan sollae vaedhamaam | The word of the sage Valluvar is as sacred as the Vedas. |
| Gnyaani vaazhvinilae kanda anubavamaam | It is the living wisdom gained from the sage's own life experiences. |
| Paaril valluvan sollae vaedhamaam.. | In this world, Valluvar's word is as sacred as the Vedas. |
| Gnyaani vaazhvinilae kanda anubavamaam | It is the living wisdom gained from the sage's own life experiences. |
| Paaril valluvan sollae vaedhamaam…paa..ril | In this world, Valluvar's word is as sacred as the Vedas... in this world. |
| Female | |
| Vellaiyan paaratti…. | Praised by the Westerner... |
| Vellaiyan paaratti vendiya noolaakki | Praised by the Westerner and revered as a precious work, |
| Vellaiyan paaratti vendiya noolaakki | Praised by the Westerner and revered as a precious work, |
| Kollai konda kuralai kondaduvomae | Let us celebrate the Kural that captivates every heart! |
| Female | |
| Valluvan sollae vaedhamaam.. | The word of Valluvar is as sacred as the Vedas. |
| Gnyaani vaazhvinilae kanda anubavamaam | It is the living wisdom gained from the sage's own life experiences. |
| Paaril valluvan sollae vaedhamaam… | In this world, Valluvar's word is as sacred as the Vedas. |
| Female | |
| Senthamizh selvam idhuvae melaam | This is the supreme wealth of pure, classic Tamil. |
| Senthamizh selvam idhuvae melaam | This is the supreme wealth of pure, classic Tamil. |
| Senthamizh selvam idhuvae melaam | This is the supreme wealth of pure, classic Tamil. |
| Sindhanaiyaalae sertha senthaenaam | It is the sweet pure honey gathered through deep contemplation. |
| Sindhanaiyaalae sertha senthaenaam | It is the sweet pure honey gathered through deep contemplation. |
| Female | |
| Undhanukkae thamizhaa uttrathor aadhaaram | Oh Tamilian, it is your greatest support and foundation! |
| Undhanukkae thamizhaa uttrathor aadhaaram | Oh Tamilian, it is your greatest support and foundation! |
| Sondha thirukkuralaam ondrae thaan paaril | Your very own Thirukkural is the ultimate guiding truth in this world. |
| Valluvan sollae vaedhamaam.. | The word of Valluvar is as sacred as the Vedas. |
| Gnyaani vaazhvinilae kanda anubavamaam | It is the living wisdom gained from the sage's own life experiences. |
| Paaril valluvan sollae vaedhamaam…paa..ril | In this world, Valluvar's word is as sacred as the Vedas... in this world. |
வள்ளுவன் சொல்லே வேதமாம்
ஞானி வள்ளுவன் சொல்லே வேதமாம்
ஞானி வள்ளுவன் சொல்லே வேதமாம்..
ஞானி வாழ்வினிலே கண்ட அனுபவமாம்
பாரில் வள்ளுவன் சொல்லே வேதமாம்..
ஞானி வாழ்வினிலே கண்ட அனுபவமாம்...
பாரில் வள்ளுவன் சொல்லே வேதமாம்.....பா..ரில்.......
The word of Valluvar is as sacred as the Vedas.
The word of the sage Valluvar is as sacred as the Vedas.
The word of the sage Valluvar is as sacred as the Vedas.
It is the living wisdom gained from the sage's own life experiences.
In this world, Valluvar's word is as sacred as the Vedas.
It is the living wisdom gained from the sage's own life experiences.
In this world, Valluvar's word is as sacred as the Vedas... in this world.
வெள்ளையன் பாராட்டி......
வெள்ளையன் பாராட்டி வேண்டிய நூலாக்கி
வெள்ளையன் பாராட்டி வேண்டிய நூலாக்கி
கொள்ளை கொண்ட குறளை கொண்டாடுவோமே
Praised by the Westerner...
Praised by the Westerner and revered as a precious work,
Praised by the Westerner and revered as a precious work,
Let us celebrate the Kural that captivates every heart!
வள்ளுவன் சொல்லே வேதமாம்..
ஞானி வாழ்வினிலே கண்ட அனுபவமாம்...
பாரில் வள்ளுவன் சொல்லே வேதமாம்
The word of Valluvar is as sacred as the Vedas.
It is the living wisdom gained from the sage's own life experiences.
In this world, Valluvar's word is as sacred as the Vedas.
செந்தமிழ் செல்வம் இதுவே மேலாம்
செந்தமிழ் செல்வம் இதுவே மேலாம்
செந்தமிழ் செல்வம் இதுவே மேலாம்
சிந்தனையாலே சேர்த்த செந்தேனாம்
சிந்தனையாலே சேர்த்த செந்தேனாம்
This is the supreme wealth of pure, classic Tamil.
This is the supreme wealth of pure, classic Tamil.
This is the supreme wealth of pure, classic Tamil.
It is the sweet pure honey gathered through deep contemplation.
It is the sweet pure honey gathered through deep contemplation.
உந்தனுக்கே தமிழா உற்றதோர் ஆதாரம்
உந்தனுக்கே தமிழா உற்றதோர் ஆதாரம்
சொந்த திருக்குறளாம் ஒன்றேதான் பாரில்....
வள்ளுவன் சொல்லே வேதமாம்..
ஞானி வாழ்வினிலே கண்ட அனுபவமாம்...
பாரில் வள்ளுவன் சொல்லே வேதமாம்....பா...ரில்.....
Oh Tamilian, it is your greatest support and foundation!
Oh Tamilian, it is your greatest support and foundation!
Your very own Thirukkural is the ultimate guiding truth in this world.
The word of Valluvar is as sacred as the Vedas.
It is the living wisdom gained from the sage's own life experiences.
In this world, Valluvar's word is as sacred as the Vedas... in this world.
Valluvan sollae vaedhamaam
The word of Valluvar is as sacred as the Vedas.
Gnyaani valluvan sollae vaedhamaam
The word of the sage Valluvar is as sacred as the Vedas.
Gnyaani valluvan sollae vaedhamaam
The word of the sage Valluvar is as sacred as the Vedas.
Gnyaani vaazhvinilae kanda anubavamaam
It is the living wisdom gained from the sage's own life experiences.
Paaril valluvan sollae vaedhamaam..
In this world, Valluvar's word is as sacred as the Vedas.
Gnyaani vaazhvinilae kanda anubavamaam
It is the living wisdom gained from the sage's own life experiences.
Paaril valluvan sollae vaedhamaam…paa..ril
In this world, Valluvar's word is as sacred as the Vedas... in this world.
Vellaiyan paaratti….
Praised by the Westerner...
Vellaiyan paaratti vendiya noolaakki
Praised by the Westerner and revered as a precious work,
Vellaiyan paaratti vendiya noolaakki
Praised by the Westerner and revered as a precious work,
Kollai konda kuralai kondaduvomae
Let us celebrate the Kural that captivates every heart!
Valluvan sollae vaedhamaam..
The word of Valluvar is as sacred as the Vedas.
Gnyaani vaazhvinilae kanda anubavamaam
It is the living wisdom gained from the sage's own life experiences.
Paaril valluvan sollae vaedhamaam…
In this world, Valluvar's word is as sacred as the Vedas.
Senthamizh selvam idhuvae melaam
This is the supreme wealth of pure, classic Tamil.
Senthamizh selvam idhuvae melaam
This is the supreme wealth of pure, classic Tamil.
Senthamizh selvam idhuvae melaam
This is the supreme wealth of pure, classic Tamil.
Sindhanaiyaalae sertha senthaenaam
It is the sweet pure honey gathered through deep contemplation.
Sindhanaiyaalae sertha senthaenaam
It is the sweet pure honey gathered through deep contemplation.
Undhanukkae thamizhaa uttrathor aadhaaram
Oh Tamilian, it is your greatest support and foundation!
Undhanukkae thamizhaa uttrathor aadhaaram
Oh Tamilian, it is your greatest support and foundation!
Sondha thirukkuralaam ondrae thaan paaril
Your very own Thirukkural is the ultimate guiding truth in this world.
Valluvan sollae vaedhamaam..
The word of Valluvar is as sacred as the Vedas.
Gnyaani vaazhvinilae kanda anubavamaam
It is the living wisdom gained from the sage's own life experiences.
Paaril valluvan sollae vaedhamaam…paa..ril
In this world, Valluvar's word is as sacred as the Vedas... in this world.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Valluvan Sollae Vaedhamaam is a classic musical tribute celebrating Thiruvalluvar and his immortal ethical masterpiece, Thirukkural. The song compares Valluvar's teachings to sacred scripture (Vedas), pointing out that Thirukkural is not mere abstract doctrine, but practical wisdom distilled from the real-life experience of a profound sage. It urges Tamil people to take pride in Thirukkural as the supreme literary treasure of pure Tamil and their cultural foundation, especially noting that even scholars from the West have admired and praised its universal ethical values.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Valluvan sollae vaedhamaam”
Valluvar's words are compared directly to holy scriptures (Vedas) to highlight their sanctity and eternal wisdom.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Sindhanaiyaalae sertha senthaenaam”
Deep thoughts and moral wisdom are metaphorically described as sweet, pure honey (senthaen).
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Kollai konda kuralai kondaduvomae”
Repetition of the initial 'K' sound ('Kollai', 'konda', 'kuralai', 'kondaduvomae') creates a rhythmic, melodic flow.
Edugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Senthamizh selvam idhuvae melaam / Sindhanaiyaalae sertha senthaenaam”
The second consonant sound 'n' (ந்) rhymes across adjacent lines ('Senthamizh' and 'Sindhanaiyaalae').
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Trivia
'Athma Shanthi' (1952) was a bilingual movie produced simultaneously in Tamil and Kannada starring T. R. Ramachandran and Sowcar Janaki. This song stands out as an early cinema anthem celebrating Tamil literature and the global significance of Thirukkural.
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