Velli Mani Osaiyile
From Iru Malargal · 1967
- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Iru Malargal1967
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| { Velli mani | In the sound of silver bells |
| Osaiyilae ullamenum | In the temple called the heart |
| Koyililae } (2) | In the temple |
| Female | |
| { Vallal | The patron |
| Varum velaiyilae } (2) | At the moment he arrives |
| Vaazhvu varum poomagalae | Prosperity arrives, O flower-like maiden! |
| Female | |
| Velli mani | In the sound of silver bells |
| Osaiyilae ullamenum | In the temple called the heart |
| Koyililae koyililae.. | In the temple, in the temple.. |
| Female | |
| { Pirandhuvandhen | I was born |
| Nooru murai mannavan | A hundred times, until |
| Kai serumvarai } (2) | I join my king's hands |
| Female | |
| { Thavamirundhen | I performed deep penance |
| Kodi murai } (2) | A ten million times |
| Dhevan mugam kaanumvarai | Until I see the divine face of God |
| Female | |
| Velli mani | In the sound of silver bells |
| Osaiyilae ullamenum | In the temple called the heart |
| Koyililae koyililae.. | In the temple, in the temple.. |
| Female | |
| { Manivilakai | As an auspicious jewel lamp |
| Naaniruka maaligaiyaai | While I remain, like a grand palace |
| Thaaniruka } (2) | He remains |
| Female | |
| { Manadhu | His heart |
| Vaithaan serndhiruka } (2) | Wished for us to be united |
| Karunai vaithan kaikoduka | He showed mercy to hold my hands |
| Female | |
| Velli mani | In the sound of silver bells |
| Osaiyilae ullamenum | In the temple called the heart |
| Koyililae | In the temple |
| Female | |
| Vallal | The patron |
| Varum velaiyilae | At the moment he arrives |
| Vaazhvu varum poomagalae | Prosperity arrives, O flower-like maiden! |
| Female | |
| Velli mani | In the sound of silver bells |
| Osaiyilae ullamenum | In the temple called the heart |
| Koyililae koyililae.. | In the temple, in the temple.. |
{ வெள்ளி மணி
ஓசையிலே உள்ளமெனும்
கோயிலிலே } (2)
In the sound of silver bells
In the temple called the heart
In the temple
{ வள்ளல் வரும்
வேளையிலே } (2)
வாழ்வு வரும் பூ மகளே
The patron
At the moment he arrives
Prosperity arrives, O flower-like maiden!
வெள்ளி மணி
ஓசையிலே உள்ளமெனும்
கோயிலிலே கோயிலிலே
In the sound of silver bells
In the temple called the heart
In the temple, in the temple..
{ பிறந்து வந்தேன்
நூறு முறை மன்னவன்
கை சேரும் வரை } (2)
I was born
A hundred times, until
I join my king's hands
{ தவமிருந்தேன்
கோடி முறை } (2)
தேவன் முகம் காணும்
வரை
I performed deep penance
A ten million times
Until I see the divine face of God
வெள்ளி மணி
ஓசையிலே உள்ளமெனும்
கோயிலிலே கோயிலிலே
In the sound of silver bells
In the temple called the heart
In the temple, in the temple..
{ மணி விளக்காய்
நானிருக்க மாளிகையாய்
தானிருக்க } (2)
As an auspicious jewel lamp
While I remain, like a grand palace
He remains
{ மனது வைத்தான்
சேர்ந்திருக்க } (2)
கருணை வைத்தான்
கை கொடுக்க
His heart
Wished for us to be united
He showed mercy to hold my hands
வெள்ளி மணி
ஓசையிலே உள்ளமெனும்
கோயிலிலே
In the sound of silver bells
In the temple called the heart
In the temple
வள்ளல் வரும்
வேளையிலே வாழ்வு
வரும் பூ மகளே
The patron
At the moment he arrives
Prosperity arrives, O flower-like maiden!
வெள்ளி மணி
ஓசையிலே உள்ளமெனும்
கோயிலிலே கோயிலிலே
In the sound of silver bells
In the temple called the heart
In the temple, in the temple..
{ Velli mani
In the sound of silver bells
Osaiyilae ullamenum
In the temple called the heart
Koyililae } (2)
In the temple
{ Vallal
The patron
Varum velaiyilae } (2)
At the moment he arrives
Vaazhvu varum poomagalae
Prosperity arrives, O flower-like maiden!
Velli mani
In the sound of silver bells
Osaiyilae ullamenum
In the temple called the heart
Koyililae koyililae..
In the temple, in the temple..
{ Pirandhuvandhen
I was born
Nooru murai mannavan
A hundred times, until
Kai serumvarai } (2)
I join my king's hands
{ Thavamirundhen
I performed deep penance
Kodi murai } (2)
A ten million times
Dhevan mugam kaanumvarai
Until I see the divine face of God
Velli mani
In the sound of silver bells
Osaiyilae ullamenum
In the temple called the heart
Koyililae koyililae..
In the temple, in the temple..
{ Manivilakai
As an auspicious jewel lamp
Naaniruka maaligaiyaai
While I remain, like a grand palace
Thaaniruka } (2)
He remains
{ Manadhu
His heart
Vaithaan serndhiruka } (2)
Wished for us to be united
Karunai vaithan kaikoduka
He showed mercy to hold my hands
Velli mani
In the sound of silver bells
Osaiyilae ullamenum
In the temple called the heart
Koyililae
In the temple
Vallal
The patron
Varum velaiyilae
At the moment he arrives
Vaazhvu varum poomagalae
Prosperity arrives, O flower-like maiden!
Velli mani
In the sound of silver bells
Osaiyilae ullamenum
In the temple called the heart
Koyililae koyililae..
In the temple, in the temple..
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic song expresses the deep devotion, joy, and spiritual sanctification of love. The singer compares her heart to a temple where silver bells ring, heralding the arrival of her beloved king or patron. His presence brings completeness and life to her existence, turning her humble devotion into a grand celebration.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagamy (Metaphor)
“Osaiyilae ullamenum Koyililae”
Comparing the human heart directly to a temple ('ullamenum koyililae').
Uvamai (Simile / Imagery)
“Manivilakai Naaniruka maaligaiyaai Thaaniruka”
Comparing the heroine to a jewel lamp ('manivilakai') and the hero to a grand palace ('maaligaiyaai').
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Pirandhuvandhen / Thavamirundhen”
The second consonant sound 'r' rhymes between 'Pirandhuvandhen' and 'Thavamirundhen'.
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Trivia
'Velli Mani Osaiyilae' is a celebrated song from the iconic 1967 Tamil film 'Iru Malargal', directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. The film features music composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics written by Vaali, and this track was sung by P. Susheela.
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