- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. N. Surendar, Chorus
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Ivan
- Movie release year
- 2002
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Oct 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This devotional song from the film Ivan (2002) is a rhythmic bhajan dedicated to Lord Venkataramana (Govinda/Srinivasa). It expresses complete spiritual surrender and reverence, celebrating the deity's role as the ultimate protector of those who place their trust in Him. The imagery revolves around congregational singing and chanting names of the divine to seek immediate salvation and grace.\\n\\nThe lyrics emphasize that faith is rewarded instantly (\'கை மேலே கிடைக்குமய்யா\') and glorify the Lord using sacred epithets such as \'Aabathbaandhava\' (savior during crisis) and \'Anaatha Rakshaka\' (protector of the helpless). The repetition of \'Govinda\' creates a meditative and uplifting atmosphere typical of traditional temple bhajans integrated into Tamil cinema.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Repetition (அடுக்கு)
“பஜனை செய்வோம் ஸ்ரீ வேங்கடா ரமணா பஜனை செய்வோம் ஸ்ரீ ரமணா”
The phrase 'பஜனை செய்வோம்' is repeated continuously to establish a rhythmic, meditative chorus suitable for a bhajan.
Epithet (விளிச்சொல்)
“ஆபத்பாண்டவ கோவிந்தா அனாதரட்க்ஷக கோவிந்தா”
Uses traditional devotional titles like 'ஆபத்பாண்டவ' (savior in danger) and 'அனாதரட்க்ஷக' (protector of the destitute) to emphasize the deity's compassionate qualities.
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Trivia
The film Ivan (2002) was directed by and starred R. Parthiban, featuring a soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja that blended modern drama with traditional classical and devotional musical arrangements.
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