
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.
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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.
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