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Lyrics & meaning

Varuga Engal

From Thyagam · 1978

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Anjali
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Thyagam1978

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Varuga engal dheivangalae dheivangalaeWelcome, our gods, oh our gods
Manamaara vaazhthungalaeBless us whole-heartedly
Valamaaga en selvam vaazhaFor my precious wealth to live prosperously
Marundhaaga nillungalaeStand by us as healing medicine
Chorus
Varuga engal dheivangalae dheivangalaeWelcome, our gods, oh our gods
Manamaara vaazhthungalaeBless us whole-heartedly
Valamaaga en selvam vaazhaFor my precious wealth to live prosperously
Marundhaaga nillungalaeStand by us as healing medicine
Male
Ellorkkum vandi odattumaeMay the cart run for everyone
Karai saerattumaeMay it reach the shore safely
Sugamaaga vaazhattumaeMay everyone live comfortably
Inam paarkkum buthi maarattumaeMay the mindset that discriminates by kind change
Gunam paarkkum ennam koodattumaeMay the thought of valuing good character grow
Yaavum sama vaazhvu kaanattumaeMay everyone experience an equal life
Alli vaippor dheivangalaeThose who give generously are true gods
Male
Varuga engal dheivangalae dheivangalaeWelcome, our gods, oh our gods
Manamaara vaazhthungalaeBless us whole-heartedly
Valamaaga en selvam vaazhaFor my precious wealth to live prosperously
Marundhaaga nillungalaeStand by us as healing medicine
Chorus
Varuga engal dheivangalae dheivangalaeWelcome, our gods, oh our gods
Manamaara vaazhthungalaeBless us whole-heartedly
Male
Uzhaikkum kaiyil ulliruppaan endrumHe will always dwell in the working hands
Nadakkum kaalil thunaiyiruppaan…He will be a companion to the walking feet
Female
Vazhindhidum vaervai thuligalaeIn the dripping drops of sweat
Avan vazhi thunaiyaavaan saalaiyilaeHe becomes a guide along the road
Male
Nambikkai vaithom nanmai seivaarWe placed our trust, He will do good
AandavaraeOh Lord
Male
Allaah… allaah…Allah... Allah...
Enakkoru jeevan thunaikku vandhaanA life came as a companion for me
Avan thanakkulla jeevanai marandhu vittaanHe forgot the life within himself
Thaayattra pillaikku thaayaai vandhaanHe came as a mother to a motherless child
Naayaganae avan aaviyai kaappaaiOh Lord, protect his soul
En uyir tharuvaen avan uyir kaappaaiI will give my life, save his life
Ellaam vallaan neeyae allaah…You are the Almighty, Allah...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from the film Thyagam (1978) is a poignant prayer emphasizing selflessness, social equality, and divine gratitude. The narrator welcomes divine forces into their life, praying for healing, guidance, and prosperity for their loved ones. The lyrics emphasize universal human values, wishing for an end to discrimination and for a society where character is valued over social divisions.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme / Repetitive Refrain)

Ellorkkum vandi odattumae / Karai saerattumae / Sugamaaga vaazhattumae

The suffix '-attumae' is repetitively used across lines 9 to 14 ('odattumae', 'saerattumae', 'vaazhattumae', 'maarattumae', 'koodattumae', 'kaanattumae') to establish a rhythmic and prayerful flow.

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)

Marundhaaga nillungalae

God's presence and blessings are metaphorically requested to stand as 'marundhu' (medicine/healing) for life's suffering.

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Inam paarkkum buthi maarattumae / Gunam paarkkum ennam koodattumae

The second consonant 'na' matches in 'Inam' and 'Gunam', creating a classic Tamil poetic harmony.

Anaphora / Repetition

Varuga engal dheivangalae dheivangalae

Repetition of the line 'Varuga engal dheivangalae dheivangalae' reinforces reverence and welcoming devotion.

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Trivia

Thyagam (1978), starring Sivaji Ganesan and Sujatha, featured music composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Kannadasan. The film was a remake of the famous Bengali/Hindi film 'Amanush'. The lyrics reflect Kannadasan's signature themes of secular unity, compassion, and ultimate faith in the Almighty across religions.

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