Aathiyum Naathiyum
From Bhakta Prahlada · 1967
- Lyricist
- Trichy Thiyagarajan
- Singer
- Balamuralikrishna
- Music director
- S. Rajeswara Rao
- Details
- Bhakta Prahlada1967
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Haa…aaa…aaa | Haa…aaa…aaa |
| Aadhiyum naadhiyum neeyae devaa | You alone are the beginning and the support, O Lord! |
| Needhiyum nermaiyum neeyae devaa | You alone are justice and righteousness, O Lord! |
| Aadhiyum naadhiyum neeyae devaa | You alone are the beginning and the support, O Lord! |
| Male | |
| Engumae endrum ullavanae…ye | O One who exists everywhere and forever! |
| Engumae endrum ullavanae.. | O One who exists everywhere and forever! |
| Ennavum soollavum nallavane…ye | O Virtuous One in thought and speech! |
| Aadhiyum naadhiyum neeyae devaa | You alone are the beginning and the support, O Lord! |
| Male | |
| Naranan sindhikkum naarayana | O Narayana, who is contemplated by mankind! |
| Haa..aa…aa…haa…aaa | Haa..aa…aa…haa…aaa |
| Naranan sindhikkum naarayana | O Narayana, who is contemplated by mankind! |
| Naadhamoo geethamoo vedhamoo endru | As divine sound, music, or the sacred Vedas, |
| Naan enai pugazhven | How shall I extol You myself? |
| Naranan sindhikkum naarayana | O Narayana, who is contemplated by mankind! |
| Male | |
| Aanavam thottrida vaanavar pottrida | As ego is defeated and heavenly beings offer praise, |
| Aandavanae mohananae | O Supreme Lord, O enchanting One! |
| Haa..aa…aa…haa…aaa | Haa..aa…aa…haa…aaa |
| Aanavam thottrida vaanavar pottrida | As ego is defeated and heavenly beings offer praise, |
| Aandavanae mohananae | O Supreme Lord, O enchanting One! |
| Alaigal thaalm ida amaidhi kolathudan | As the ocean waves keep rhythm with a serene composure, |
| Kadalin mell ezhundha dhayalanae | O Merciful One who rests gracefully above the sea! |
| Ellai kadantha nilaiyae | O State of Being that transcends all boundaries! |
| Idhaya kamala kalaiyae | O Divine Art residing in the lotus of the heart! |
| Neela meganae naarayana | O Narayana, dark as a rich blue cloud! |
ஹா ...ஆஆ...ஆஅ
ஆதியும் நாதியும் நீயே தேவா
நீதியும் நேர்மையும் நீயே தேவா
ஆதியும் நாதியும் நீயே தேவா
Haa…aaa…aaa
You alone are the beginning and the support, O Lord!
You alone are justice and righteousness, O Lord!
You alone are the beginning and the support, O Lord!
எங்குமே என்றும் உள்ளவனே ...ஏ
எங்குமே என்றும் உள்ளவனே
என்னவும் சொல்லவும் நல்லவனே ..ஏ
ஆதியும் நாதியும் நீயே தேவா
O One who exists everywhere and forever!
O One who exists everywhere and forever!
O Virtuous One in thought and speech!
You alone are the beginning and the support, O Lord!
நாரணன் சிந்திக்கும் நாராயணா
ஹா...ஆஆ..ஆஅ..ஹா ...ஹா
நாரணன் சிந்திக்கும் நாராயணா
நாதமோ கீதமோ வேதமோ என்று
நான் எனை புகழ்வேன்
நாரணன் சிந்திக்கும் நாராயணா
O Narayana, who is contemplated by mankind!
Haa..aa…aa…haa…aaa
O Narayana, who is contemplated by mankind!
As divine sound, music, or the sacred Vedas,
How shall I extol You myself?
O Narayana, who is contemplated by mankind!
ஆணவம் தோற்றிட வானவர் போற்றிட
ஆண்டவனே மோஹனனே
ஹா...ஆஆ..ஆஅ..ஹா ...ஹா
ஆணவம் தோற்றிட வானவர் போற்றிட
ஆண்டவனே மோஹனனே
அலைகள் தாளம் இட அமைதி கோலத்துடன்
கடலின் மேல் எழுந்த தயாளனே
எல்லை கடந்த நிலையே
இதய கமல கலையே
நீல மேகனே நாராயணா
As ego is defeated and heavenly beings offer praise,
O Supreme Lord, O enchanting One!
Haa..aa…aa…haa…aaa
As ego is defeated and heavenly beings offer praise,
O Supreme Lord, O enchanting One!
As the ocean waves keep rhythm with a serene composure,
O Merciful One who rests gracefully above the sea!
O State of Being that transcends all boundaries!
O Divine Art residing in the lotus of the heart!
O Narayana, dark as a rich blue cloud!
Haa…aaa…aaa
Haa…aaa…aaa
Aadhiyum naadhiyum neeyae devaa
You alone are the beginning and the support, O Lord!
Needhiyum nermaiyum neeyae devaa
You alone are justice and righteousness, O Lord!
Aadhiyum naadhiyum neeyae devaa
You alone are the beginning and the support, O Lord!
Engumae endrum ullavanae…ye
O One who exists everywhere and forever!
Engumae endrum ullavanae..
O One who exists everywhere and forever!
Ennavum soollavum nallavane…ye
O Virtuous One in thought and speech!
Aadhiyum naadhiyum neeyae devaa
You alone are the beginning and the support, O Lord!
Naranan sindhikkum naarayana
O Narayana, who is contemplated by mankind!
Haa..aa…aa…haa…aaa
Haa..aa…aa…haa…aaa
Naranan sindhikkum naarayana
O Narayana, who is contemplated by mankind!
Naadhamoo geethamoo vedhamoo endru
As divine sound, music, or the sacred Vedas,
Naan enai pugazhven
How shall I extol You myself?
Naranan sindhikkum naarayana
O Narayana, who is contemplated by mankind!
Aanavam thottrida vaanavar pottrida
As ego is defeated and heavenly beings offer praise,
Aandavanae mohananae
O Supreme Lord, O enchanting One!
Haa..aa…aa…haa…aaa
Haa..aa…aa…haa…aaa
Aanavam thottrida vaanavar pottrida
As ego is defeated and heavenly beings offer praise,
Aandavanae mohananae
O Supreme Lord, O enchanting One!
Alaigal thaalm ida amaidhi kolathudan
As the ocean waves keep rhythm with a serene composure,
Kadalin mell ezhundha dhayalanae
O Merciful One who rests gracefully above the sea!
Ellai kadantha nilaiyae
O State of Being that transcends all boundaries!
Idhaya kamala kalaiyae
O Divine Art residing in the lotus of the heart!
Neela meganae naarayana
O Narayana, dark as a rich blue cloud!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a sublime devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Narayana), rendered with Carnatic classical perfection. The lyrics celebrate the Lord as the ultimate source, the supreme support, and the embodiment of justice and moral truth. He is recognized as an omnipresent entity who transcends all physical and mental boundaries, resting gracefully upon the cosmic ocean and inspiring awe among both humans and celestials. The speaker reflects on the inadequacy of human praise when attempting to glorify a deity who is the very essence of sound (Naadha), music (Geetha), and holy scriptures (Vedas). Defeating pride and arrogance, the singer surrenders to the enchanting blue-complexioned Lord who resides within the lotus of every devotee's heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyme)
“Aadhiyum naadhiyum neeyae devaa / Needhiyum nermaiyum neeyae devaa”
The second consonant 'dhi' (தி) matches in both 'Aadhiyum' and 'Needhiyum', creating a rhythmic second-letter rhyme scheme.
Monai (Initial letter alliteration)
“Engumae endrum ullavanae…ye”
Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'E' (எ) across 'Engumae' and 'endrum'.
Iyaibu (End rhyme)
“Naadhamoo geethamoo vedhamoo endru”
Repetition of the end suffix '-moo' across words 'Naadhamoo', 'geethamoo', and 'vedhamoo'.
Metaphor / Visual Imagery
“Neela meganae naarayana”
'Neela meganae' compares Narayana's dark, soothing complexioned form to a rain-bearing blue cloud, symbolizing grace and divine abundance.
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Trivia
This iconic devotional song from the 1967 film 'Bhakta Prahlada' was composed by S. Rajeswara Rao and sung by legendary Carnatic vocalist Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, who voiced Narada. The film was produced by AVM Productions and became a massive hit across South Indian languages.
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