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Vazhvil Subangalum

From Sree Krishna Arjuna Yudham · 1963

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singer
S. Varalakshmi
Music director
Pendyala Nageswara Rao
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Sree Krishna Arjuna Yudham1963

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Vaazhvil subangalum endrum nilavumMay auspiciousness always prevail in your life
Poi vaa madhaniyeFarewell, dear sister-in-law
Vaazhvil subangalum endrum nilavumMay auspiciousness always prevail in your life
Poi vaa madhaniyeFarewell, dear sister-in-law
Praanan pol unai pirindhu valarndhomWe grew up separated from you who are like our very life
Endru munai maravomae naameWe shall never forget you at any time
Female
Vaazhvil subangalum endrum nilavumMay auspiciousness always prevail in your life
Poi vaa madhaniyeFarewell, dear sister-in-law
Female
Vasudevani thangaiyaeO sister of Lord Vasudeva
Un aasaiyae palan thandhadhaeYour deep desire has borne fruit
Vasudevani thangaiyaeO sister of Lord Vasudeva
Un aasaiyae palan thandhadhaeYour deep desire has borne fruit
Azhagulla devadevarai kavizhtha arjunanArjuna, who captivated even the beautiful lord of gods
Pargunan padhi aaginaarPhalguna has become your husband
Azhagulla devadevarai kavizhtha arjunanArjuna, who captivated even the beautiful lord of gods
Pargunan padhi aaginaarPhalguna has become your husband
Female
Vaazhvil subangalum endrum nilavumMay auspiciousness always prevail in your life
Poi vaa madhaniyeFarewell, dear sister-in-law
Female
Bharatha vamsamum aala vendiyaWho is destined to rule the Bharatha dynasty
Veera pathini deviyaeO heroic and virtuous queen
Bharatha vamsamum aala vendiyaWho is destined to rule the Bharatha dynasty
Veera pathini deviyaeO heroic and virtuous queen
Veera dheera kumara maniyudanAlong with a brave and valiant jewel of a son
Magizha varuvaai raaniyaeCome back with joy, O queen
Veera dheera kumara maniyudanAlong with a brave and valiant jewel of a son
Magizha varuvaai raaniyaeCome back with joy, O queen
Female
Vaazhvil subangalum endrum nilavumMay auspiciousness always prevail in your life
Poi vaa madhaniyeFarewell, dear sister-in-law
Praanan pol unai pirindhu valarndhomWe grew up separated from you who are like our very life
Endru munai maravomae naameWe shall never forget you at any time
Female
Vaazhvil subangalum endrum nilavumMay auspiciousness always prevail in your life
Poi vaa madhaniyeFarewell, dear sister-in-law

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This tender farewell song is addressed to Subhadra (sister of Lord Krishna/Vasudeva) as she departs after her marriage to Arjuna (Phalguna). The singers wish her everlasting auspiciousness, happiness, and prosperity in her new marital life, acknowledging her supreme devotion and desire to marry Arjuna which has finally been fulfilled. The song highlights her noble standing as the heroic wife destined to grace the lineage of the Bharatha dynasty. It expresses deep affection, promising that she will never be forgotten, and looks forward to her return in joy with a valiant son who will bring glory to the royal family.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Praanan pol unai pirindhu valarndhom

Compares Subhadra to life itself ('praanan pol') to highlight how cherished she is.

Alliteration (Monaai)

Veera dheera kumara maniyudan

Repetition of the 'V' sound ('Veera dheera') creates a majestic and heroic rhythmic effect.

Metaphor (Urvagam)

Veera dheera kumara maniyudan

Refers to the future child (Abhimanyu) metaphorically as a precious jewel ('kumara mani').

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Trivia

Sree Krishna Arjuna Yudham (1963) is a mythological film dub/adaptation in Tamil, originally produced in Telugu as 'Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddham' starring N. T. Rama Rao as Krishna and Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Arjuna. The majestic soundtrack composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao remains a classic in South Indian mythological cinema.

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