Vilakketri Vaikkiren
From Soodhattam · 1971
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Soodhattam1971
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Vilaketri vaikkiren | I light a lamp and keep it here, |
| Vidiya vidiya eriyattum | Let it burn until the break of dawn. |
| Nadakka pogum naatkal ellam | May all the days that are yet to come |
| Nallathaaga nadakkattum | Turn out to be good and auspicious. |
| Female | |
| Vilaketri vaikkiren | I light a lamp and keep it here, |
| Vidiya vidiya eriyattum | Let it burn until the break of dawn. |
| Nadakka pogum naatkal ellam | May all the days that are yet to come |
| Nallathaaga nadakkattum | Turn out to be good and auspicious. |
| Nallathaaga nadakkattum nadakkattum | Let good things happen, let them happen. |
| Female | |
| Manjalilae nee koduthaai mangalam | In sacred turmeric, you bestowed holy marital bliss upon me, |
| Indha manjathilae naan tharuven manthiram | On this bed, I shall offer you the spell of deep devotion. |
| Manjalilae nee koduthaai mangalam | In sacred turmeric, you bestowed holy marital bliss upon me, |
| Indha manjathilae naan tharuven manthiram | On this bed, I shall offer you the spell of deep devotion. |
| Female | |
| Nenjathilae poosi vidum santhanam | The soothing sandalwood paste smeared across the heart, |
| Adhai konjatumae nee kodutha kungumam | May the kumkum you bestowed gently caress and cherish it. |
| Nenjathilae poosi vidum santhanam | The soothing sandalwood paste smeared across the heart, |
| Adhai konjatumae nee kodutha kungumam | May the kumkum you bestowed gently caress and cherish it. |
| Female | |
| Unnai thanjam endru | Seeking total refuge in you, |
| Thazhuvi kondathu penmanam | A woman's tender heart has embraced you tightly. |
| Ini konjam alla | From now on, it is no small feeling, |
| Kodi kollum un manam | Your heart shall harbor a crore blessings. |
| Female | |
| Vilaketri vaikkiren | I light a lamp and keep it here, |
| Vidiya vidiya eriyattum | Let it burn until the break of dawn. |
| Nadakka pogum naatkal ellam | May all the days that are yet to come |
| Nallathaaga nadakkattum | Turn out to be good and auspicious. |
| Nallathaaga nadakkattum nadakkattum | Let good things happen, let them happen. |
| Female | |
| Hooo oo oo aaa..aa..hmmmm mm | (Vocalizing humming) |
| Female | |
| Karunai migum maari amman thunaiyilae | With the grace of Goddess Mariamman full of divine mercy, |
| Nalla kalviyudan selvam undu manaiyilae | There is noble education alongside wealth in this home. |
| Porumaiyudan paasam undu pennilae | With patience and deep affection residing in a woman, |
| Adhan poojai ellaam ethirolikkum vinnilae | All her devoted prayers echo across the heavens. |
| En veedu enbathum kovil enbathum | That my humble home and a divine temple |
| Ondru thaan | Are one and the same, |
| Naan vaazhvu enbathai kaana vanthathu | And that I came to discover what life truly means |
| Ingu thaan | Is right here in this place. |
| Female | |
| Vilaketri vaikkiren | I light a lamp and keep it here, |
| Vidiya vidiya eriyattum | Let it burn until the break of dawn. |
| Nadakka pogum naatkal ellam | May all the days that are yet to come |
| Nallathaaga nadakkattum | Turn out to be good and auspicious. |
| Nallathaaga nadakkattum nadakkattum | Let good things happen, let them happen. |
| Female | |
| Paruvam kandu odi varum mazhaiyilae | In the timely rains that rush in during the season, |
| Nalla pazhangalundu nellum undu vayalilae | There are sweet fruits and bountiful paddy in the fields. |
| Paruvam kandu odi varum mazhaiyilae | In the timely rains that rush in during the season, |
| Nalla pazhangalundu nellum undu vayalilae | There are sweet fruits and bountiful paddy in the fields. |
| Female | |
| Kanavan enum megam thantha mazhaiyilae | In the life-giving rain poured by the cloud called husband, |
| Ilam manaiviyidam mazhalai varum madiyilae | A young wife receives a sweet child upon her lap. |
| Naan kaadhal deivam kaana vendum kannilae | I wish to behold the deity of love within your eyes, |
| Nee kaval deivam aaga vendum anbilae | May you become my guardian deity through your love. |
| Female | |
| Vilaketri vaikkiren | I light a lamp and keep it here, |
| Vidiya vidiya eriyattum | Let it burn until the break of dawn. |
| Nadakka pogum naatkal ellam | May all the days that are yet to come |
| Nallathaaga nadakkattum | Turn out to be good and auspicious. |
| Nallathaaga nadakkattum nadakkattum | Let good things happen, let them happen. |
| Female | |
| Hooo oo oo aaa..aa..hmmmm mm | (Vocalizing humming) |
விளக்கேற்றி வைக்கிறேன்
விடிய விடிய எரியட்டும்
நடக்க போகும் நாட்கள்
எல்லாம் நல்லதாக நடக்கட்டும்
I light a lamp and keep it here,
Let it burn until the break of dawn.
May all the days that are yet to come
Turn out to be good and auspicious.
விளக்கேற்றி வைக்கிறேன்
விடிய விடிய எரியட்டும்
நடக்க போகும் நாட்கள் எல்லாம்
நல்லதாக நடக்கட்டும்
நல்லதாக நடக்கட்டும் நடக்கட்டும்..
I light a lamp and keep it here,
Let it burn until the break of dawn.
May all the days that are yet to come
Turn out to be good and auspicious.
Let good things happen, let them happen.
மஞ்சளிலே நீ கொடுத்தாய் மங்கலம்
இந்த மஞ்சத்திலே நான் தருவேன் மந்திரம்
மஞ்சளிலே நீ கொடுத்தாய் மங்கலம்
இந்த மஞ்சத்திலே நான் தருவேன் மந்திரம்
In sacred turmeric, you bestowed holy marital bliss upon me,
On this bed, I shall offer you the spell of deep devotion.
In sacred turmeric, you bestowed holy marital bliss upon me,
On this bed, I shall offer you the spell of deep devotion.
நெஞ்சத்திலே பூசிவிடும் சந்தனம்
அதை கொஞ்சட்டுமே நீ கொடுத்த குங்குமம்
நெஞ்சத்திலே பூசிவிடும் சந்தனம்
அதை கொஞ்சட்டுமே நீ கொடுத்த குங்குமம்
The soothing sandalwood paste smeared across the heart,
May the kumkum you bestowed gently caress and cherish it.
The soothing sandalwood paste smeared across the heart,
May the kumkum you bestowed gently caress and cherish it.
உனை தஞ்சம் என்று தழுவிக்
கொண்டது பெண் மனம்
இனி கொஞ்சமல்ல கோடி
கொள்ளும் உன் மனம்....
Seeking total refuge in you,
A woman's tender heart has embraced you tightly.
From now on, it is no small feeling,
Your heart shall harbor a crore blessings.
விளக்கேற்றி வைக்கிறேன்
விடிய விடிய எரியட்டும்
நடக்க போகும் நாட்கள் எல்லாம்
நல்லதாக நடக்கட்டும்
நல்லதாக நடக்கட்டும் நடக்கட்டும்..ஓஓஓ
I light a lamp and keep it here,
Let it burn until the break of dawn.
May all the days that are yet to come
Turn out to be good and auspicious.
Let good things happen, let them happen.
கருணைமிகும் மாரியம்மன் துணையிலே
நல்ல கல்வியுடன் செல்வம் உண்டு மனையிலே
பொறுமையுடன் பாசம் உண்டு பெண்ணிலே
அதன் பூஜை எல்லாம் எதிரொலிக்கும் விண்ணிலே
(Vocalizing humming)
என் வீடு என்பதும்
கோவில் என்பதும் ஒன்று தான்
நான் வாழ்வு என்பது
காண வந்தது இங்கு தான்
With the grace of Goddess Mariamman full of divine mercy,
There is noble education alongside wealth in this home.
With patience and deep affection residing in a woman,
All her devoted prayers echo across the heavens.
That my humble home and a divine temple
Are one and the same,
And that I came to discover what life truly means
Is right here in this place.
விளக்கேற்றி வைக்கிறேன்
விடிய விடிய எரியட்டும்
நடக்க போகும் நாட்கள் எல்லாம்
நல்லதாக நடக்கட்டும்
நல்லதாக நடக்கட்டும் நடக்கட்டும்..
I light a lamp and keep it here,
Let it burn until the break of dawn.
May all the days that are yet to come
Turn out to be good and auspicious.
Let good things happen, let them happen.
பருவம் கண்டு ஓடிவரும் மழையிலே
நல்ல பழங்கள் உண்டு நெல்லும் உண்டு வயலிலே
பருவம் கண்டு ஓடிவரும் மழையிலே
நல்ல பழங்கள் உண்டு நெல்லும் உண்டு வயலிலே
In the timely rains that rush in during the season,
There are sweet fruits and bountiful paddy in the fields.
In the timely rains that rush in during the season,
There are sweet fruits and bountiful paddy in the fields.
கணவன் என்னும் மேகம் தந்த மழையிலே
இளம் மனைவியிடம் மழலை வரும் மடியிலே
கணவன் என்னும் மேகம் தந்த மழையிலே
இளம் மனைவியிடம் மழலை வரும் மடியிலே
In the life-giving rain poured by the cloud called husband,
A young wife receives a sweet child upon her lap.
I wish to behold the deity of love within your eyes,
May you become my guardian deity through your love.
நான் காதல் தெய்வம்
காண வேண்டும் கண்ணிலே
நீ காவல் தெய்வம்
ஆக வேண்டும் அன்பிலே
I light a lamp and keep it here,
Let it burn until the break of dawn.
May all the days that are yet to come
Turn out to be good and auspicious.
Let good things happen, let them happen.
விளக்கேற்றி வைக்கிறேன்
விடிய விடிய எரியட்டும்
நடக்க போகும் நாட்கள் எல்லாம்
நல்லதாக நடக்கட்டும்
நல்லதாக நடக்கட்டும் நடக்கட்டும்..
ஆஆஆஹாஹ் ஆஆஆஹாஹ் .....
(Vocalizing humming)
Vilaketri vaikkiren
I light a lamp and keep it here,
Vidiya vidiya eriyattum
Let it burn until the break of dawn.
Nadakka pogum naatkal ellam
May all the days that are yet to come
Nallathaaga nadakkattum
Turn out to be good and auspicious.
Vilaketri vaikkiren
I light a lamp and keep it here,
Vidiya vidiya eriyattum
Let it burn until the break of dawn.
Nadakka pogum naatkal ellam
May all the days that are yet to come
Nallathaaga nadakkattum
Turn out to be good and auspicious.
Nallathaaga nadakkattum nadakkattum
Let good things happen, let them happen.
Manjalilae nee koduthaai mangalam
In sacred turmeric, you bestowed holy marital bliss upon me,
Indha manjathilae naan tharuven manthiram
On this bed, I shall offer you the spell of deep devotion.
Manjalilae nee koduthaai mangalam
In sacred turmeric, you bestowed holy marital bliss upon me,
Indha manjathilae naan tharuven manthiram
On this bed, I shall offer you the spell of deep devotion.
Nenjathilae poosi vidum santhanam
The soothing sandalwood paste smeared across the heart,
Adhai konjatumae nee kodutha kungumam
May the kumkum you bestowed gently caress and cherish it.
Nenjathilae poosi vidum santhanam
The soothing sandalwood paste smeared across the heart,
Adhai konjatumae nee kodutha kungumam
May the kumkum you bestowed gently caress and cherish it.
Unnai thanjam endru
Seeking total refuge in you,
Thazhuvi kondathu penmanam
A woman's tender heart has embraced you tightly.
Ini konjam alla
From now on, it is no small feeling,
Kodi kollum un manam
Your heart shall harbor a crore blessings.
Vilaketri vaikkiren
I light a lamp and keep it here,
Vidiya vidiya eriyattum
Let it burn until the break of dawn.
Nadakka pogum naatkal ellam
May all the days that are yet to come
Nallathaaga nadakkattum
Turn out to be good and auspicious.
Nallathaaga nadakkattum nadakkattum
Let good things happen, let them happen.
Hooo oo oo aaa..aa..hmmmm mm
(Vocalizing humming)
Karunai migum maari amman thunaiyilae
With the grace of Goddess Mariamman full of divine mercy,
Nalla kalviyudan selvam undu manaiyilae
There is noble education alongside wealth in this home.
Porumaiyudan paasam undu pennilae
With patience and deep affection residing in a woman,
Adhan poojai ellaam ethirolikkum vinnilae
All her devoted prayers echo across the heavens.
En veedu enbathum kovil enbathum
That my humble home and a divine temple
Ondru thaan
Are one and the same,
Naan vaazhvu enbathai kaana vanthathu
And that I came to discover what life truly means
Ingu thaan
Is right here in this place.
Vilaketri vaikkiren
I light a lamp and keep it here,
Vidiya vidiya eriyattum
Let it burn until the break of dawn.
Nadakka pogum naatkal ellam
May all the days that are yet to come
Nallathaaga nadakkattum
Turn out to be good and auspicious.
Nallathaaga nadakkattum nadakkattum
Let good things happen, let them happen.
Paruvam kandu odi varum mazhaiyilae
In the timely rains that rush in during the season,
Nalla pazhangalundu nellum undu vayalilae
There are sweet fruits and bountiful paddy in the fields.
Paruvam kandu odi varum mazhaiyilae
In the timely rains that rush in during the season,
Nalla pazhangalundu nellum undu vayalilae
There are sweet fruits and bountiful paddy in the fields.
Kanavan enum megam thantha mazhaiyilae
In the life-giving rain poured by the cloud called husband,
Ilam manaiviyidam mazhalai varum madiyilae
A young wife receives a sweet child upon her lap.
Naan kaadhal deivam kaana vendum kannilae
I wish to behold the deity of love within your eyes,
Nee kaval deivam aaga vendum anbilae
May you become my guardian deity through your love.
Vilaketri vaikkiren
I light a lamp and keep it here,
Vidiya vidiya eriyattum
Let it burn until the break of dawn.
Nadakka pogum naatkal ellam
May all the days that are yet to come
Nallathaaga nadakkattum
Turn out to be good and auspicious.
Nallathaaga nadakkattum nadakkattum
Let good things happen, let them happen.
Hooo oo oo aaa..aa..hmmmm mm
(Vocalizing humming)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Vilaketri Vaikkiren is an auspicious, traditional prayer song from the 1971 Tamil film 'Soodhattam', composed by M. S. Vishwanathan, written by Kannadasan, and sung by P. Susheela. The song captures the devotional sentiments of a newly married woman who lights a lamp to pray for the well-being, prosperity, and harmony of her home and married life. Lighting the lamp symbolizes dispelling darkness and welcoming divine grace. The lyrics combine traditional Tamil wedding symbols (turmeric, kumkum, sandalwood) with deep marital spirituality. It portrays a home as a temple made holy through a wife's patience, prayers, and devotion, while metaphorically describing the husband as a rain cloud bringing fruitfulness and joy to the family.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Vidiya vidiya eriyattum”
The repetition of 'vidiya vidiya' emphasizes continuous, uninterrupted lighting of the lamp through the entire night.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Vilaketri vaikkiren”
Matching 'Vi' initial consonant sounds across consecutive words creating a harmonious rhythmic opening.
Uvamai / Rupaka (Metaphor)
“Kanavan enum megam thantha mazhaiyilae”
Metaphorically comparing the husband to a rain-bearing cloud ('Kanavan enum megam') that brings the rain of new life ('mazhalai') to the wife's lap.
Emonai / Rhyming Contrast
“Manjalilae nee koduthaai mangalam / Indha manjathilae naan tharuven manthiram”
Symmetrical internal rhyming between 'Manjalilae' (turmeric) and 'manjathilae' (bed), contrasting physical symbolism with sacred intimacy.
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Trivia
'Soodhattam' (1971) features music by the legendary composer M. S. Vishwanathan. This song became a classic example of traditional household devotional numbers rendered by P. Susheela, frequently played during morning radio broadcats and auspicious family gatherings.
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