T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari, and K. J. Jesudas voice the struggle of a mother and daughter in ‘Thaayum Magalum’ from the film Thayum Magalum. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer P. S. Diwakar frame their plea at a temple gate under harsh conditions.
Thaayum Magalum
K. J. Jesudas | T. M. Soundararajan • From “Thayum Magalum”
What is the meaning of Thaayum Magalum Lyrics from Thayum Magalum?
Kannadasan writes a mother ‘sacrificing herself to raise her calf,’ comparing her heart to milk’s purity. The daughter faces threats from tigers and cobras, testing their faith.
Thaayum Magalum KovililaeMother and daughter stand in the temple
Dharma Devan VaasalilaeAt the Lord of Justice’s gate
Kaayum Veyilum Paniyum MazhaiyumScorching sun, mist, and pouring rain
Ezhai Maadhar MaeniyilaeBeat down on these poor women’s skin
Thaayum Magalum KovililaeMother and daughter stand in the temple
Dharma Devan VaasalilaeAt the Lord of Justice’s gate
Maanam Kaakkum Maan PoaleLike a deer guarding its dignity
Maghalai Valarppaal Madi MeleShe rears her daughter upon her lap
Thannai Koduthu Kandrai ValarkkumSacrificing herself to raise her calf
Thaayin Idhayam Paal PolaeA mother’s heart is pure as milk
Thaayum Magalum KovililaeMother and daughter stand in the temple
Dharma Devan VaasalilaeAt the Lord of Justice’s gate
Nala Puramum Venghai VaraTigers approach from all four sides
Naagam Arughae PadamedukkaWhile a cobra spreads its hood nearby
Yenghi Thavikkum Thaayin MagaleOh daughter of a yearning mother
Iraivin Karunai UnnidameGod’s mercy remains with you
Thaayum Magalum KovililaeMother and daughter stand in the temple
Dharma Devan VaasalilaeAt the Lord of Justice’s gate
Poluthu Vidiyum Velli VarumDawn will break, the silver star will rise
Poovum Manamum Alli VarumGathering flowers and fragrance in its wake
Thozhudha Deivam Thunaiyaai IrukkumThe God you worship will stand beside you
Thunbam Neengum Vazhi PirakkumSorrow will vanish, a way will open
Thaayum Magalum KovililaeMother and daughter stand in the temple
Dharma Devan VaasalilaeAt the Lord of Justice’s gate
Kaayum Veyilum Paniyum MazhaiyumScorching sun, mist, and pouring rain
Ezhai Maadhar MaeniyilaeBeat down on these poor women’s skin
Thaayum Magalum Music Video
The Thayum Magalum lyrics meaning centers on enduring suffering until divine mercy appears. Hardship breaks when worshiped gods intervene, offering a new path.