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Brindavanam Yamuna Nadhi

From Andru Sinthiya Ratham · 1977

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
V. Kumar
Movie name
Andru Sinthiya Ratham
Movie release year
1977
Lyrics added on
26 Apr 2023

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Brindhavanam yamunanadhi
Vilaiyaadinaanae
Kannaana aasai kannanae
Brindhavanam yamunanadhi
Vilaiyaadinaanae
Kannaana aasai kannanae
Kannan varuvaan
Nammai kaappaan pappa
Brindhavanam yamunanadhi
Vilaiyaadinaanae
Kannaana aasai kannanae
……………..
Kannanum andru vennaiyai
Thirudi kattupattaanae pappa
Ammaa irunthaa avarai kettaar
Namma yaarthaan ketpaa
Kannanum andru vennaiyai
Thirudi kattupattaanae pappa
Ammaa irunthaa avarai kettaar
Namma yaarthaan ketpaa
Nam azhuthaa pothumaa
Oru amma kidaikkumaa
Nam azhuthaa pothumaa
Oru amma kidaikkumaa
Kulaththil irukkuthu thanneer
Adhai kudippom yaendaa kanneer
Chorus : Kulaththil irukkuthu thanneer
Adhai kudippom yaendaa kanneer
Kannan varuvaan
Nammai kaappaan pappa
Brindhavanam yamunanadhi
Vilaiyaadinaanae
Kannaana aasai kannanae
……………
Sarkkarai pongal vaazhaipazhangal
Kodukkanum endru aasai
Saamikku kooda intha ooril
Oru naalillai poojai
Sarkkarai pongal vaazhaipazhangal
Kodukkanum endru aasai
Saamikku kooda intha ooril
Oru naalillai poojai
Avar kallaai irukkiraar
Paar nallaai irukkiraar
Avar kallaai irukkiraar
Paar nallaai irukkiraar
Pasiyai maranthu siripom
Nam pagaivarai ellaam ozhippom
Chorus :Pasiyai maranthu siripom
Nam pagaivarai ellaam ozhippom
Kannan varuvaan
Nammai kaappaan pappa
Brindhavanam yamunanadhi
Vilaiyaadinaanae
Kannaana aasai kannanae
Kannan varuvaan
Nammai kaappaan pappa
Kannan varuvaan
Nammai kaappaan pappa
In Brindavan, by the river Yamuna,
He played so joyfully,
Our beloved, darling Krishna!
In Brindavan, by the river Yamuna,
He played so joyfully,
Our beloved, darling Krishna!
Krishna will surely come,
And protect us, my little child!
In Brindavan, by the river Yamuna,
He played so joyfully,
Our beloved, darling Krishna!
...
Back then, Krishna too stole butter,
And got tied up, my little child!
He had a mother to look after him,
But who is there to care for us?
Back then, Krishna too stole butter,
And got tied up, my little child!
He had a mother to look after him,
But who is there to care for us?
Is it enough if we just cry?
Will that bring us a mother?
Is it enough if we just cry?
Will that bring us a mother?
There is water in the pond,
Let us drink that—why shed tears?
Chorus: There is water in the pond,
Let us drink that—why shed tears?
Krishna will surely come,
And protect us, my little child!
In Brindavan, by the river Yamuna,
He played so joyfully,
Our beloved, darling Krishna!
...
Sweet pongal (sweet rice) and bananas,
I wish to offer to God...
Yet even for God in this town,
Not a single day of worship is done!
Sweet pongal (sweet rice) and bananas,
I wish to offer to God...
Yet even for God in this town,
Not a single day of worship is done!
He simply stays like a stone,
Look, He stays completely fine!
He simply stays like a stone,
Look, He stays completely fine!
Let us forget our hunger and smile,
And overcome all our troubles and foes!
Chorus: Let us forget our hunger and smile,
And overcome all our troubles and foes!
Krishna will surely come,
And protect us, my little child!
In Brindavan, by the river Yamuna,
He played so joyfully,
Our beloved, darling Krishna!
Krishna will surely come,
And protect us, my little child!
Krishna will surely come,
And protect us, my little child!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Brindhavanam Yamunanadhi' from 'Andru Sinthiya Ratham' (1977) is a poignant yet comforting lullaby sung to comfort young children facing hardship and orphanhood. The lyrics invoke the playful life of Lord Krishna in Brindavan to instill faith, hope, and emotional solace in the young minds. Kannadasan masterfully contrasts the divine childhood of Krishna with the earthly struggles of motherless children, reassuring them that divine protection will arrive.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emonai (Second letter rhyming / Assonance)

“Brindhavanam / Kannaana”

The second consonant sound 'n' rhymes across lines, creating rhythmic harmony.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Kulaththil irukkuthu thanneer / Adhai kudippom yaendaa kanneer”

The rhyming end sounds 'thanneer' and 'kanneer' contrast physical sustenance with emotional sorrow.

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Tharkurippetru)

“Kannanum andru vennaiyai / Thirudi kattupattaanae pappa”

Using Lord Krishna's childhood escapades as a comforting metaphor for resilience and hope amidst orphanhood.

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Trivia

Composed by V. Kumar with lyrics by Kannadasan and sung by P. Susheela, this song is renowned for its classical melody mixed with deeply empathetic lyrics that express optimism despite grief.

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