Vellai Thamarai
From Thai Ullam · 1952
- Lyricist
- Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathiyaar
- Singer
- M. L. Vasanthakumari
- Music directors
- Chittor V. Nagaiah, A. Rama Rao
- Details
- Thai Ullam1952
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Vellai thaamarai poovil iruppaal | She resides in the white lotus flower. |
| Vellai thaamarai poovil iruppaal | She resides in the white lotus flower. |
| Veenai seiyum…… | In the music made by the Veena... |
| Veenai seiyum oliyil iruppaal | She resides in the sound produced by the Veena. |
| Vellai thaamarai poovil iruppaal | She resides in the white lotus flower. |
| Female | |
| Maadhar theengural paatil iruppaal | She resides in the sweet singing voice of women. |
| Maadhar theengural paatil iruppaal | She resides in the sweet singing voice of women. |
| Makkal pesum mazhalaiyil ullaal | She exists in the innocent prattle of children. |
| Makkal pesum mazhalaiyil ullaal | She exists in the innocent prattle of children. |
| Female | |
| Vellai thaamarai poovil iruppaal | She resides in the white lotus flower. |
| Female | |
| Vanjamattra thozhil purindhundu… | Engaging in honest, deceitless work... |
| Uuuu…aaa…aaa….aaa…aaah | (Vocalizations) |
| Vanjamattra thozhil purindhundu… | Engaging in honest, deceitless work... |
| Vaazhum maandhar kuladeivamaavaal | She becomes the guardian deity of the people who live so. |
| Vaazhum maandhar kuladeivamaavaal | She becomes the guardian deity of the people who live so. |
| Female | |
| Senthamizh mani naatidai ulleer | O residents of the precious land of pure Tamil! |
| Senthamizh mani naatidai ulleer | O residents of the precious land of pure Tamil! |
| Serndhu iththevai vanaguvam vaareer | Come, let us unite and worship this Goddess! |
| Vanaguvam vaareer | Come, let us worship! |
வெள்ளைத் தாமரைப் பூவில் இருப்பாள்
வெள்ளைத் தாமரைப் பூவில் இருப்பாள்
வீணை செய்யும்.....
வீணை செய்யும் ஒலியில் இருப்பாள்
வெள்ளைத் தாமரைப் பூவில் இருப்பாள்
She resides in the white lotus flower.
She resides in the white lotus flower.
In the music made by the Veena...
She resides in the sound produced by the Veena.
She resides in the white lotus flower.
மாதர் தீங்குரல் பாட்டில் இருப்பாள்
மாதர் தீங்குரல் பாட்டில் இருப்பாள்
மக்கள் பேசும் மழலையில் உள்ளாள்
மக்கள் பேசும் மழலையில் உள்ளாள்
She resides in the sweet singing voice of women.
She resides in the sweet singing voice of women.
She exists in the innocent prattle of children.
She exists in the innocent prattle of children.
வெள்ளைத் தாமரைப் பூவில் இருப்பாள்
She resides in the white lotus flower.
வஞ்சமற்ற தொழில் புரிந்துண்டு
ஊஉ....ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....ஆஅ
வஞ்சமற்ற தொழில் புரிந்துண்டு
வாழும் மாந்தர் குலதெய்வமாவாள்
வாழும் மாந்தர் குலதெய்வமாவாள்
Engaging in honest, deceitless work...
(Vocalizations)
Engaging in honest, deceitless work...
She becomes the guardian deity of the people who live so.
She becomes the guardian deity of the people who live so.
செந்தமிழ் மணி நாட்டிடை உள்ளீர்
செந்தமிழ் மணி நாட்டிடை உள்ளீர்
சேர்ந்து இத்தேவை வணங்குவம் வாரீர்....
வணங்குவம் வாரீர்....
O residents of the precious land of pure Tamil!
O residents of the precious land of pure Tamil!
Come, let us unite and worship this Goddess!
Come, let us worship!
Vellai thaamarai poovil iruppaal
She resides in the white lotus flower.
Vellai thaamarai poovil iruppaal
She resides in the white lotus flower.
Veenai seiyum……
In the music made by the Veena...
Veenai seiyum oliyil iruppaal
She resides in the sound produced by the Veena.
Vellai thaamarai poovil iruppaal
She resides in the white lotus flower.
Maadhar theengural paatil iruppaal
She resides in the sweet singing voice of women.
Maadhar theengural paatil iruppaal
She resides in the sweet singing voice of women.
Makkal pesum mazhalaiyil ullaal
She exists in the innocent prattle of children.
Makkal pesum mazhalaiyil ullaal
She exists in the innocent prattle of children.
Vellai thaamarai poovil iruppaal
She resides in the white lotus flower.
Vanjamattra thozhil purindhundu…
Engaging in honest, deceitless work...
Uuuu…aaa…aaa….aaa…aaah
(Vocalizations)
Vanjamattra thozhil purindhundu…
Engaging in honest, deceitless work...
Vaazhum maandhar kuladeivamaavaal
She becomes the guardian deity of the people who live so.
Vaazhum maandhar kuladeivamaavaal
She becomes the guardian deity of the people who live so.
Senthamizh mani naatidai ulleer
O residents of the precious land of pure Tamil!
Senthamizh mani naatidai ulleer
O residents of the precious land of pure Tamil!
Serndhu iththevai vanaguvam vaareer
Come, let us unite and worship this Goddess!
Vanaguvam vaareer
Come, let us worship!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Vellai Thaamarai Poovil Iruppaal' is a classic devotional poem composed by the celebrated national poet Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathiyar, dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the divine embodiment of knowledge, wisdom, and fine arts. In this hymn, Bharathiyar broadens the traditional concept of divinity by finding Goddess Saraswati not only on her traditional white lotus seat, but also in every expression of harmony, beauty, truth, and purity. She is present in the melodic sound of the Veena, the sweet voices of women, the innocent babble of young children, and the noble efforts of those who earn an honest living without deceit. Bharathiyar warmly calls upon the citizens of the Tamil land to come together in unity and offer their devotion to this divine mother of wisdom and virtue.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Visual Imagery
“Vellai thaamarai poovil iruppaal”
The image of the white lotus creates a vivid mental picture symbolizing purity, divine knowledge, and spiritual enlightenment.
Iyaibu (Rhyming Refrain)
“Maadhar theengural paatil iruppaal”
The repetition of 'iruppaal' at the end of multiple lines creates a melodic cadence and reinforces the theme of omnipresence.
Monai (Alliteration)
“Maadhar theengural paatil iruppaal / Makkal pesum mazhalaiyil ullaal”
The repetition of initial consonants 'Ma' in 'Maadhar' and 'Makkal' creates auditory harmony in the verses.
Metaphor
“Vanjamattra thozhil purindhundu... Vaazhum maandhar kuladeivamaavaal”
Dedicating honest human labor as a realm where the divine deity resides elevates everyday ethical living to a act of worship.
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Trivia
This song is an adaptation of Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathiyar's iconic poem 'Saraswathi Devi Stothram'. It was featured in the 1952 Tamil film 'Thai Ullam', starring R. S. Manohar and Chittor V. Nagaiah, with music composed by V. Nagayya and A. Rama Rao.
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