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 dheivangalae | Welcome, our gods, oh our gods |
| Manamaara vaazhthungalae | Bless us whole-heartedly |
| Valamaaga en selvam vaazha | For my precious wealth to live prosperously |
| Marundhaaga nillungalae | Stand by us as healing medicine |
| Chorus | |
| Varuga engal dheivangalae dheivangalae | Welcome, our gods, oh our gods |
| Manamaara vaazhthungalae | Bless us whole-heartedly |
| Valamaaga en selvam vaazha | For my precious wealth to live prosperously |
| Marundhaaga nillungalae | Stand by us as healing medicine |
| Male | |
| Ellorkkum vandi odattumae | May the cart run for everyone |
| Karai saerattumae | May it reach the shore safely |
| Sugamaaga vaazhattumae | May everyone live comfortably |
| Inam paarkkum buthi maarattumae | May the mindset that discriminates by kind change |
| Gunam paarkkum ennam koodattumae | May the thought of valuing good character grow |
| Yaavum sama vaazhvu kaanattumae | May everyone experience an equal life |
| Alli vaippor dheivangalae | Those who give generously are true gods |
| Male | |
| Varuga engal dheivangalae dheivangalae | Welcome, our gods, oh our gods |
| Manamaara vaazhthungalae | Bless us whole-heartedly |
| Valamaaga en selvam vaazha | For my precious wealth to live prosperously |
| Marundhaaga nillungalae | Stand by us as healing medicine |
| Chorus | |
| Varuga engal dheivangalae dheivangalae | Welcome, our gods, oh our gods |
| Manamaara vaazhthungalae | Bless us whole-heartedly |
| Male | |
| Uzhaikkum kaiyil ulliruppaan endrum | He will always dwell in the working hands |
| Nadakkum kaalil thunaiyiruppaan… | He will be a companion to the walking feet |
| Female | |
| Vazhindhidum vaervai thuligalae | In the dripping drops of sweat |
| Avan vazhi thunaiyaavaan saalaiyilae | He becomes a guide along the road |
| Male | |
| Nambikkai vaithom nanmai seivaar | We placed our trust, He will do good |
| Aandavarae | Oh Lord |
| Male | |
| Allaah… allaah… | Allah... Allah... |
| Enakkoru jeevan thunaikku vandhaan | A life came as a companion for me |
| Avan thanakkulla jeevanai marandhu vittaan | He forgot the life within himself |
| Thaayattra pillaikku thaayaai vandhaan | He came as a mother to a motherless child |
| Naayaganae avan aaviyai kaappaai | Oh Lord, protect his soul |
| En uyir tharuvaen avan uyir kaappaai | I will give my life, save his life |
| Ellaam vallaan neeyae allaah… | You are the Almighty, Allah... |
வருக எங்கள் தெய்வங்களே தெய்வங்களே
மனமார வாழ்த்துங்களே
வளமாக என் செல்வம் வாழ
மருந்தாக நில்லுங்களே
Welcome, our gods, oh our gods
Bless us whole-heartedly
For my precious wealth to live prosperously
Stand by us as healing medicine
வருக எங்கள் தெய்வங்களே தெய்வங்களே
மனமார வாழ்த்துங்களே
வளமாக என் செல்வம் வாழ
மருந்தாக நில்லுங்களே
Welcome, our gods, oh our gods
Bless us whole-heartedly
For my precious wealth to live prosperously
Stand by us as healing medicine
எல்லோர்க்கும் வண்டி ஓடட்டுமே
கரை சேரட்டுமே
சுகமாக வாழட்டுமே
இனம் பார்க்கும் புத்தி மாறட்டுமே
குணம் பார்க்கும் எண்ணம் கூடட்டுமே
யாவும் சம வாழ்வு காணட்டுமே
அள்ளி வைப்போர் தெய்வங்களே
May the cart run for everyone
May it reach the shore safely
May everyone live comfortably
May the mindset that discriminates by kind change
May the thought of valuing good character grow
May everyone experience an equal life
Those who give generously are true gods
வருக எங்கள் தெய்வங்களே தெய்வங்களே
மனமார வாழ்த்துங்களே
வளமாக என் செல்வம் வாழ
மருந்தாக நில்லுங்களே
Welcome, our gods, oh our gods
Bless us whole-heartedly
For my precious wealth to live prosperously
Stand by us as healing medicine
வருக எங்கள் தெய்வங்களே தெய்வங்களே
மனமார வாழ்த்துங்களே
Welcome, our gods, oh our gods
Bless us whole-heartedly
உழைக்கும் கையில் உள்ளிருப்பான் என்றும்
நடக்கும் காலில் துணையிருப்பான்
He will always dwell in the working hands
He will be a companion to the walking feet
வழிந்திடும் வேர்வைத் துளிகளே
அவன் வழித் துணையாவான் சாலையிலே
In the dripping drops of sweat
He becomes a guide along the road
நம்பிக்கை வைப்போம் நன்மை செய்வார்
ஆண்டவரே
We placed our trust, He will do good
Oh Lord
அல்லாஹ்.....அல்லாஹ்....
எனக்கொரு ஜீவன் துணைக்கு வந்தான்
அவன் தனக்குள்ள ஜீவனை மறந்து விட்டான்
தாயற்ற பிள்ளைக்கு தாயாய் வந்தான்
நாயகனே அவன் ஆவியை காப்பாய்
என்னுயிர் தருவேன் அவன் உயிர் காப்பாய்
எல்லாம் வல்லான் நீயே அல்லா.....
Allah... Allah...
A life came as a companion for me
He forgot the life within himself
He came as a mother to a motherless child
Oh Lord, protect his soul
I will give my life, save his life
You are the Almighty, Allah...
Varuga engal dheivangalae dheivangalae
Welcome, our gods, oh our gods
Manamaara vaazhthungalae
Bless us whole-heartedly
Valamaaga en selvam vaazha
For my precious wealth to live prosperously
Marundhaaga nillungalae
Stand by us as healing medicine
Varuga engal dheivangalae dheivangalae
Welcome, our gods, oh our gods
Manamaara vaazhthungalae
Bless us whole-heartedly
Valamaaga en selvam vaazha
For my precious wealth to live prosperously
Marundhaaga nillungalae
Stand by us as healing medicine
Ellorkkum vandi odattumae
May the cart run for everyone
Karai saerattumae
May it reach the shore safely
Sugamaaga vaazhattumae
May everyone live comfortably
Inam paarkkum buthi maarattumae
May the mindset that discriminates by kind change
Gunam paarkkum ennam koodattumae
May the thought of valuing good character grow
Yaavum sama vaazhvu kaanattumae
May everyone experience an equal life
Alli vaippor dheivangalae
Those who give generously are true gods
Varuga engal dheivangalae dheivangalae
Welcome, our gods, oh our gods
Manamaara vaazhthungalae
Bless us whole-heartedly
Valamaaga en selvam vaazha
For my precious wealth to live prosperously
Marundhaaga nillungalae
Stand by us as healing medicine
Varuga engal dheivangalae dheivangalae
Welcome, our gods, oh our gods
Manamaara vaazhthungalae
Bless us whole-heartedly
Uzhaikkum kaiyil ulliruppaan endrum
He will always dwell in the working hands
Nadakkum kaalil thunaiyiruppaan…
He will be a companion to the walking feet
Vazhindhidum vaervai thuligalae
In the dripping drops of sweat
Avan vazhi thunaiyaavaan saalaiyilae
He becomes a guide along the road
Nambikkai vaithom nanmai seivaar
We placed our trust, He will do good
Aandavarae
Oh Lord
Allaah… allaah…
Allah... Allah...
Enakkoru jeevan thunaikku vandhaan
A life came as a companion for me
Avan thanakkulla jeevanai marandhu vittaan
He forgot the life within himself
Thaayattra pillaikku thaayaai vandhaan
He came as a mother to a motherless child
Naayaganae avan aaviyai kaappaai
Oh Lord, protect his soul
En uyir tharuvaen avan uyir kaappaai
I 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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