Azhaithavar Kuralukku
From Anadhai Anandhan · 1970
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Seerkazhi Govindarajan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Anadhai Anandhan1970
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Azhaiththavar kuralukku varuvaen endran | Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him |
| Geedhaiyilae kannan | Krishna in the Gita |
| Paarppavar kannukku theriven endraan | Krishna said in the Mahabharata that he would appear to the eyes of those who look for him |
| Bharathathil kannan | Krishna in the Mahabharata |
| Male | |
| Azhaiththavar kuralukku varuvaen endran | Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him |
| Geedhaiyilae kannan | Krishna in the Gita |
| Paarppavar kannukku theriven endraan | Krishna said in the Mahabharata that he would appear to the eyes of those who look for him |
| Bharathathil kannan | Krishna in the Mahabharata |
| Male | |
| Azhaiththavar kuralukku varuvaen endran | Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him |
| Geedhaiyilae kannan | Krishna in the Gita |
| Male | |
| Kaattradiththaal avan veedaavaan | If the gale blows, he becomes a shelter |
| Kadumazhaiyil avan kudaiyaavaan | In heavy downpours, he becomes an umbrella |
| Aattraal azhuthaal azhutha kanneerai | If one cries out of helplessness, the tears shed... |
| Angae thudaikkum kaiyaavaan | He becomes the hand that wipes them right there |
| Male | |
| Azhaiththavar kuralukku varuvaen endran | Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him |
| Geedhaiyilae kannan | Krishna in the Gita |
| Male | |
| Siraiyinilae avan piranthaan | He was born inside a prison |
| Mazhaiyinil veru manai pugnthaan | Through the rain, he entered another home |
| Siraiyinilae avan piranthaan | He was born inside a prison |
| Mazhaiyinil veru manai pugnthaan | Through the rain, he entered another home |
| Male | |
| Uravariyaatha kuzhanthaikkellaam | For all the orphan children who know no kinship... |
| Aaa….aa…aa….aa…aa…. | Aaa....aa...aa....aa...aa.... |
| Uravariyaatha kuzhanthaikkellaam | For all the orphan children who know no kinship... |
| Uravinanaaga avan varuvaan | He will come as their true relation |
| Avan varuvaan | He will surely come |
| Male | |
| Azhaiththavar kuralukku varuvaen endran | Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him |
| Geedhaiyilae kannan | Krishna in the Gita |
| Male | |
| Adaiyaa kadhavu avan veedu | An unbolted door is his home |
| Anjael enbathu avan yaedu | 'Fear not' is his holy scripture |
| Adaiyaa kadhavu avan veedu | An unbolted door is his home |
| Anjael enbathu avan yaedu | 'Fear not' is his holy scripture |
| Adaikkalam tharuvaan nadappathu nadakkum | He bestows refuge; whatever must happen will happen |
| Amaithiyudan nee nadamaadu | Live your life with peace of mind |
| Male | |
| Azhaiththavar kuralukku varuvaen endran | Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him |
| Geedhaiyilae kannan | Krishna in the Gita |
| Paarppavar kannukku theriven endraan | Krishna said in the Mahabharata that he would appear to the eyes of those who look for him |
| Bharathathil kannan | Krishna in the Mahabharata |
| Male | |
| Azhaiththavar kuralukku varuvaen endran | Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him |
| Geedhaiyilae kannan | Krishna in the Gita |
| Male | |
| Sippiyil piranthathu muththaagum | That which is born inside a shell becomes a pearl |
| Saettril piranthathu malaraagum | That which is born in mud becomes a lotus flower |
| Sippiyil piranthathu muththaagum | That which is born inside a shell becomes a pearl |
| Saettril piranthathu malaraagum | That which is born in mud becomes a lotus flower |
| Male | |
| Muththum malarum kannan kazhuththil | Both the pearl and the lotus flower around Krishna's neck... |
| Mohana vadivil nadamaadum | Will dance gracefully in an enchanting form |
| Male | |
| Azhaiththavar kuralukku varuvaen endran | Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him |
| Geedhaiyilae kannan | Krishna in the Gita |
| Paarppavar kannukku theriven endraan | Krishna said in the Mahabharata that he would appear to the eyes of those who look for him |
| Bharathathil kannan | Krishna in the Mahabharata |
| Male | |
| Azhaiththavar kuralukku varuvaen endran | Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him |
| Geedhaiyilae kannan | Krishna in the Gita |
அழைத்தவர் குரலுக்கு வருவேன் என்றான்
கீதையிலே கண்ணன்
பார்ப்பவர் கண்ணுக்கு தெரிவேன் என்றான்
பாரதத்தில் கண்ணன்
Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him
Krishna in the Gita
Krishna said in the Mahabharata that he would appear to the eyes of those who look for him
Krishna in the Mahabharata
அழைத்தவர் குரலுக்கு வருவேன் என்றான்
கீதையிலே கண்ணன்
பார்ப்பவர் கண்ணுக்கு தெரிவேன் என்றான்
பாரதத்தில் கண்ணன்
Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him
Krishna in the Gita
Krishna said in the Mahabharata that he would appear to the eyes of those who look for him
Krishna in the Mahabharata
அழைத்தவர் குரலுக்கு வருவேன் என்றான்
கீதையிலே கண்ணன்
Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him
Krishna in the Gita
காற்றடித்தால் அவன் வீடாவான்
கடுமழையில் அவன் குடையாவான்
ஆற்றால் அழுதால் அழுத கண்ணீரை
அங்கே துடைக்கும் கையாவான்
If the gale blows, he becomes a shelter
In heavy downpours, he becomes an umbrella
If one cries out of helplessness, the tears shed...
He becomes the hand that wipes them right there
அழைத்தவர் குரலுக்கு வருவேன் என்றான்
கீதையிலே கண்ணன்
Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him
Krishna in the Gita
சிறையினிலே அவன் பிறந்தான்
மழையினில் வேறு மனை புகுந்தான்
சிறையினிலே அவன் பிறந்தான்
மழையினில் வேறு மனை புகுந்தான்
He was born inside a prison
Through the rain, he entered another home
He was born inside a prison
Through the rain, he entered another home
உறவறியாத குழந்தைக்கெல்லாம்
ஆஅ.....ஆ.....ஆ......ஆ....ஆ...
உறவறியாத குழந்தைக்கெல்லாம்
உறவினனாக அவன் வருவான்
அவன் வருவான்
For all the orphan children who know no kinship...
Aaa....aa...aa....aa...aa....
For all the orphan children who know no kinship...
He will come as their true relation
He will surely come
அழைத்தவர் குரலுக்கு வருவேன் என்றான்
கீதையிலே கண்ணன்
Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him
Krishna in the Gita
அடையா கதவு அவன் வீடு
அஞ்சேல் என்பது அவன் ஏடு
அடையா கதவு அவன் வீடு
அஞ்சேல் என்பது அவன் ஏடு
அடைக்கலம் தருவான் நடப்பது நடக்கும்
அமைதியுடன் நீ நடமாடு
An unbolted door is his home
'Fear not' is his holy scripture
An unbolted door is his home
'Fear not' is his holy scripture
He bestows refuge; whatever must happen will happen
Live your life with peace of mind
அழைத்தவர் குரலுக்கு வருவேன் என்றான்
கீதையிலே கண்ணன்
பார்ப்பவர் கண்ணுக்கு தெரிவேன் என்றான்
பாரதத்தில் கண்ணன்
Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him
Krishna in the Gita
Krishna said in the Mahabharata that he would appear to the eyes of those who look for him
Krishna in the Mahabharata
அழைத்தவர் குரலுக்கு வருவேன் என்றான்
கீதையிலே கண்ணன்
Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him
Krishna in the Gita
சிப்பியில் பிறந்தது முத்தாகும்
சேற்றில் பிறந்தது மலராகும்
சிப்பியில் பிறந்தது முத்தாகும்
சேற்றில் பிறந்தது மலராகும்
That which is born inside a shell becomes a pearl
That which is born in mud becomes a lotus flower
That which is born inside a shell becomes a pearl
That which is born in mud becomes a lotus flower
முத்தும் மலரும் கண்ணன் கழுத்தில்
மோகன வடிவில் நடமாடும்
Both the pearl and the lotus flower around Krishna's neck...
Will dance gracefully in an enchanting form
அழைத்தவர் குரலுக்கு வருவேன் என்றான்
கீதையிலே கண்ணன்
பார்ப்பவர் கண்ணுக்கு தெரிவேன் என்றான்
பாரதத்தில் கண்ணன்
Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him
Krishna in the Gita
Krishna said in the Mahabharata that he would appear to the eyes of those who look for him
Krishna in the Mahabharata
அழைத்தவர் குரலுக்கு வருவேன் என்றான்
கீதையிலே கண்ணன்
Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him
Krishna in the Gita
Azhaiththavar kuralukku varuvaen endran
Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him
Geedhaiyilae kannan
Krishna in the Gita
Paarppavar kannukku theriven endraan
Krishna said in the Mahabharata that he would appear to the eyes of those who look for him
Bharathathil kannan
Krishna in the Mahabharata
Azhaiththavar kuralukku varuvaen endran
Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him
Geedhaiyilae kannan
Krishna in the Gita
Paarppavar kannukku theriven endraan
Krishna said in the Mahabharata that he would appear to the eyes of those who look for him
Bharathathil kannan
Krishna in the Mahabharata
Azhaiththavar kuralukku varuvaen endran
Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him
Geedhaiyilae kannan
Krishna in the Gita
Kaattradiththaal avan veedaavaan
If the gale blows, he becomes a shelter
Kadumazhaiyil avan kudaiyaavaan
In heavy downpours, he becomes an umbrella
Aattraal azhuthaal azhutha kanneerai
If one cries out of helplessness, the tears shed...
Angae thudaikkum kaiyaavaan
He becomes the hand that wipes them right there
Azhaiththavar kuralukku varuvaen endran
Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him
Geedhaiyilae kannan
Krishna in the Gita
Siraiyinilae avan piranthaan
He was born inside a prison
Mazhaiyinil veru manai pugnthaan
Through the rain, he entered another home
Siraiyinilae avan piranthaan
He was born inside a prison
Mazhaiyinil veru manai pugnthaan
Through the rain, he entered another home
Uravariyaatha kuzhanthaikkellaam
For all the orphan children who know no kinship...
Aaa….aa…aa….aa…aa….
Aaa....aa...aa....aa...aa....
Uravariyaatha kuzhanthaikkellaam
For all the orphan children who know no kinship...
Uravinanaaga avan varuvaan
He will come as their true relation
Avan varuvaan
He will surely come
Azhaiththavar kuralukku varuvaen endran
Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him
Geedhaiyilae kannan
Krishna in the Gita
Adaiyaa kadhavu avan veedu
An unbolted door is his home
Anjael enbathu avan yaedu
'Fear not' is his holy scripture
Adaiyaa kadhavu avan veedu
An unbolted door is his home
Anjael enbathu avan yaedu
'Fear not' is his holy scripture
Adaikkalam tharuvaan nadappathu nadakkum
He bestows refuge; whatever must happen will happen
Amaithiyudan nee nadamaadu
Live your life with peace of mind
Azhaiththavar kuralukku varuvaen endran
Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him
Geedhaiyilae kannan
Krishna in the Gita
Paarppavar kannukku theriven endraan
Krishna said in the Mahabharata that he would appear to the eyes of those who look for him
Bharathathil kannan
Krishna in the Mahabharata
Azhaiththavar kuralukku varuvaen endran
Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him
Geedhaiyilae kannan
Krishna in the Gita
Sippiyil piranthathu muththaagum
That which is born inside a shell becomes a pearl
Saettril piranthathu malaraagum
That which is born in mud becomes a lotus flower
Sippiyil piranthathu muththaagum
That which is born inside a shell becomes a pearl
Saettril piranthathu malaraagum
That which is born in mud becomes a lotus flower
Muththum malarum kannan kazhuththil
Both the pearl and the lotus flower around Krishna's neck...
Mohana vadivil nadamaadum
Will dance gracefully in an enchanting form
Azhaiththavar kuralukku varuvaen endran
Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him
Geedhaiyilae kannan
Krishna in the Gita
Paarppavar kannukku theriven endraan
Krishna said in the Mahabharata that he would appear to the eyes of those who look for him
Bharathathil kannan
Krishna in the Mahabharata
Azhaiththavar kuralukku varuvaen endran
Krishna said in the Gita that he would come to the voice of those who call him
Geedhaiyilae kannan
Krishna in the Gita
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic devotional philosophical song from 'Anadhai Anandhan' (1970) emphasizes Lord Krishna's divine promise to protect and comfort anyone who calls upon him sincerely. Lyricist Kannadasan draws upon epics like the Bhagavad Gita and Mahabharata to assure the listener that god transcends physical barriers and comes to the aid of the helpless, acting as a shelter during storms and wiping away the tears of the grieving.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagandhal)
“Kaattradiththaal avan veedaavaan / Kadumazhaiyil avan kudaiyaavaan”
Comparing Krishna to a shelter ('veedaavaan') during winds and an umbrella ('kudaiyaavaan') during rain to symbolize ultimate protection.
Emona / Rhyme (Monai and Ethirai)
“Sippiyil piranthathu muththaagum / Saettril piranthathu malaraagum”
Second letter rhyming across lines such as 'Sippiyil' and 'Saettril', creating a musical rhythm in Tamil verse.
Analogy
“Sippiyil piranthathu muththaagum / Saettril piranthathu malaraagum”
Using the transformation of oysters into pearls and mud into lotuses to show how humble beginnings can turn into divine beauty through grace.
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Trivia
This iconic song features the soulful vocals of legendary carnatic/playback singer Seerkazhi Govindarajan and music composition by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyricist Kannadasan, a renowned devotee of Lord Krishna, frequently wove Krishna philosophy and spiritual comfort into his film lyrics, making this one of his most beloved devotional film songs.
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