Kalviya Selvama Veerama Cover Art

Kalviya Selvama Veerama Lyrics

From the movie Saraswathi Sabatham

Kalviya Selvama Veerama Song Lyrics is the track from Saraswathi Sabatham Tamil Film – 1966, Starring Sivaji Ganesan, K R Vijaya, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, Devika, Padmini, Sivakumar, Nagesh, Manorama, Prabhakar Reddy. This song was sung by டி.எம். சௌந்தரராஜன். The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics works penned by Kannadasan.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

KV
Music DirectorK. V. Mahadevan
K
LyricistKannadasan

Singers

டச
Singerடி.எம். சௌந்தரராஜன்

Kalviyaselvama veerama Annaiya thanthaiya deivama
Kalviyaselvama veerama Annaiya thanthaiya deivama

Ondrillamal matrondru uruvaguma
Idhil uyarvendrum thazhvendrum pirivaguma
Ondrillamal matrondru uruvaguma
Idhil uyarvendrum thazhvendrum pirivaguma

Kalviyaselvama veerama Annaiya thanthaiya deivama

Kattorkku porul indri pasi theeruma
Kattorkku porul indri pasi theeruma
Porul petrorkku arivindri pugal seruma
Kattorkku porul indri pasi theeruma
Porul petrorkku arivindri pugal seruma

Kattraalum petraalum balam aaguma
Kattraalum petraalum balam aaguma
Veeram kaanaadha vaazh endrum vaazhvaaguma
Veeram kaanaadha vaazh endrum vaazhvaaguma

Kalviyaselvama veerama

Padithavan karuthellaam sabhai yeruma
Panam padaithavan karuthanaal sabhai meeruma
Padithavan karuthellaam sabhai yeruma
Panam padaithavan karuthanaal sabhai meeruma

Padithavan padaithavan yaarayinum
Padithavan padaithavan yaarayinum
Balam padaithirunthal avanukkinayaguma
Balam padaithirunthal avanukkinayaguma

Kalviyaselvama veerama

Ondrukkul ondraaga karuvaanadhu Adhu ondrinil ondraaga porulaanadhu
Ondrukkul ondraaga karuvaanadhu Adhu ondrinil ondraaga porulaanadhu

Ondrai ondru pagaithaal uyarvedhu
Ondrai ondru pagaithaal uyarvedhu
Moondrum ooridathil irundhaal nigaryedhu
Moondrum ooridathil irundhaal nigaryedhu

Kalviyaselvama veerama

Moondru thalai muraikum nidhi venduma
Kaalam mutrum pugazh valarkkum madhi venduma
Moondru thalai muraikum nidhi venduma
Kaalam mutrum pugazh valarkkum madhi venduma

Thoongum pagai nadungum balam venduma
Thoongum pagai nadungum balam venduma
Ivai moondrum thunai irukkum nalam venduma
Ivai moondrum thunai irukkum nalam venduma

Kalviyaselvama veerama Annaiya thanthaiya deivama
Ondrillamal matrondru uruvaguma Idhil uyarvendrum thazhvendrum pirivaguma
Kalviyaselvama veerama

Song Meaning & Analysis

This philosophical song from 'Saraswathi Sabatham' delves into the eternal debate of which is superior: Education (Kalvi), Wealth (Selvam), or Valor (Veeram). The lyrics pose a series of rhetorical questions, highlighting the limitations of each virtue when isolated. It questions if knowledge alone can satiate hunger, if wealth without wisdom brings true fame, or if learning and riches without strength hold true power. The song also briefly touches upon the importance of parents and divinity, framing them as fundamental aspects of life's choices.

Ultimately, the song concludes that these virtues are not mutually exclusive but interdependent. It argues that one cannot truly exist or flourish without the others, and that pitting them against each other diminishes their individual worth. The true essence of greatness lies when education, wealth, and valor coalesce, providing a holistic foundation for a meaningful and powerful existence, ensuring prosperity for generations, lasting fame, and the ability to overcome adversaries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Kalviya Selvama Veerama?

Kalviya Selvama Veerama is sung by டி.எம். சௌந்தரராஜன்.

Which movie is Kalviya Selvama Veerama from?

The song Kalviya Selvama Veerama is featured in the movie Saraswathi Sabatham.

Who wrote the lyrics for Kalviya Selvama Veerama?

The lyrics for Kalviya Selvama Veerama were written by Kannadasan with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.

Is English translation available for Kalviya Selvama Veerama lyrics?

Yes! Kalviya Selvama Veerama lyrics from Saraswathi Sabatham include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Kalviya Selvama Veerama lyrics?

This philosophical song from 'Saraswathi Sabatham' delves into the eternal debate of which is superior: Education (Kalvi), Wealth (Selvam), or Valor (Veeram). The lyrics pose a series of rhetorical questions, highlighting the limitations of each virtue when isolated. It questions if knowledge alone can satiate hunger, if wealth without wisdom brings true fame, or if learning and riches without strength hold true power. The song also briefly touches upon the importance of parents and divinity, framing them as fundamental aspects of life's choices. Ultimately, the song concludes that these virtues are not mutually exclusive but interdependent. It argues that one cannot truly exist or flourish without the others, and that pitting them against each other diminishes their individual worth. The true essence of greatness lies when education, wealth, and valor coalesce, providing a holistic foundation for a meaningful and powerful existence, ensuring prosperity for generations, lasting fame, and the ability to overcome adversaries.

Song Details

Song NameKalviya Selvama Veerama
Singersடி.எம். சௌந்தரராஜன்
LyricistKannadasan
LanguageTamil

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