Chinna Chinna Kannae
From Bhakta Prahlada · 1967
- Lyricist
- Trichy Thiyagarajan
- Singers
- Balamuralikrishna, S. Janaki, Chorus
- Music director
- S. Rajeswara Rao
- Details
- Bhakta Prahlada1967
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Chinna chinna kannae | Oh my tiny little precious child, |
| Chinna chinna kannae | Oh my tiny little precious child, |
| Singaara kannae | Oh beautiful, lovely child, |
| Thamarai nenjathil naan kanda thaenae | You are the honey I found inside the lotus of my heart, |
| Aariroo aariroo | Lullaby, lullaby, |
| Female | |
| Maalai kadalilae thaen madhi endru | Like the sweet moon over the evening ocean, |
| Maalai kadalilae thaen madhi endru | Like the sweet moon over the evening ocean, |
| Chorus :Haaa…aaaa..aaa… | Chorus: Haaa…aaaa..aaa… |
| Female | |
| Muthirai ponnae | Oh pure golden treasure, |
| Mugam paarkkum kannae | Oh beloved child in whose eyes I see my reflection, |
| Munivarum konjidum muthaaram neeyae | You are the pearl necklace cherished even by great sages, |
| Chorus :Aariroo aariroo | Chorus: Lullaby, lullaby, |
| Aariroo aariroo | Lullaby, lullaby, |
| Male | |
| Padhinaangu ulagaalum thani thanmai thaedi | Seeking unique greatness to rule over the fourteen worlds, |
| Nee padhinaangu ulagaalum thani thanmai thaedi | You, seeking unique greatness to rule over the fourteen worlds, |
| Bayam vendra saeiyaagha varam pettra seela | Oh virtuous child who received a boon as a fearless soul, |
| Kadai kannal nenjuruga kaatchi tharum maniyae | Oh precious gem whose side-glance melts the heart upon sight, |
| Varum thunbam theeruma arul thandha baala | Oh divine child who bestows grace to eradicate upcoming sorrows, |
| Female | |
| Kuladeepamaai vilangum kumaranin kolam | The divine form of a young boy shining as the lamp of the family lineage, |
| Kuladeepamaai vilangum kumaranin kolam | The divine form of a young boy shining as the lamp of the family lineage, |
| Thavam seiyum nin thandhai kaanadhu sendraar | Your penance-performing father left without seeing you, |
| Nee vaazha aasiyai ennaalum seivaar | He will forever shower his blessings for you to live long, |
| Nithamum un keerthi vilagaadhu kannae | May your glory never fade, my child, |
| Female and Chorus :Pugazhodu vaazhga | Female and Chorus: Live with everlasting fame! |
| Pugazhodu vaazhga | Live with everlasting fame! |
| Aariroo aariroo | Lullaby, lullaby, |
| Aariroo aariroo | Lullaby, lullaby. |
சின்ன சின்ன கண்ணே
சின்ன சின்ன கண்ணே
சிங்கார கண்ணே
தாமரை மஞ்சத்தில் நான் கண்ட தேனே
ஆரிரோ ஆரிரோ
Oh my tiny little precious child,
Oh my tiny little precious child,
Oh beautiful, lovely child,
You are the honey I found inside the lotus of my heart,
Lullaby, lullaby,
பெண் குழு :
சின்ன சின்ன கண்ணே
சிங்கார கண்ணே
தாமரை மஞ்சத்தில் நான் கண்ட தேனே
ஆரிரோ ஆரிரோ
Like the sweet moon over the evening ocean,
Like the sweet moon over the evening ocean,
Chorus: Haaa…aaaa..aaa…
மாலை கடலிலே
தேன் மதி என்று
மாலை கடலிலே
தேன் மதி என்று
வளர்ந்திடும் கலையாக கண்டேனே பாலா
குழு :
ஹா ஆஅ ஆஅ ஆ
Oh pure golden treasure,
Oh beloved child in whose eyes I see my reflection,
You are the pearl necklace cherished even by great sages,
Chorus: Lullaby, lullaby,
Lullaby, lullaby,
முத்திரை பொன்னே
முகம் பார்க்கும் கண்ணே
முனிவரும் கொஞ்சிடும் முத்தாரம் நீயே
குழு :
ஆரிரோ ஆரிரோ
ஆரிரோ ஆரிரோ
Seeking unique greatness to rule over the fourteen worlds,
You, seeking unique greatness to rule over the fourteen worlds,
Oh virtuous child who received a boon as a fearless soul,
Oh precious gem whose side-glance melts the heart upon sight,
Oh divine child who bestows grace to eradicate upcoming sorrows,
பதினான்கு உலகாளும் தனி தன்மை தேடி
நீ பதினான்கு உலகாளும் தனி தன்மை தேடி
பயம் வென்ற சேயாக வரம் பெற்ற சீலா
கடை கண்ணால் நெஞ்சுருக காட்சி தரும் மணியே
வரும் துன்பம் தீருமா அருள் தந்த பாலா
The divine form of a young boy shining as the lamp of the family lineage,
The divine form of a young boy shining as the lamp of the family lineage,
Your penance-performing father left without seeing you,
He will forever shower his blessings for you to live long,
May your glory never fade, my child,
Female and Chorus: Live with everlasting fame!
Live with everlasting fame!
Lullaby, lullaby,
Lullaby, lullaby.
ஆண் மற்றும் குழு :
அருள் தந்த பாலா
அருள் தந்த பாலா
ஆரிரோ ஆரிரோ
குலதீபமாய் விளங்கும் குமரனின் கோலம்
குலதீபமாய் விளங்கும் குமரனின் கோலம்
தவம் செய்யும் நின் தந்தை காணாது சென்றார்
நீ வாழ ஆசியை எந்நாளும் செய்வார்
நித்தமும் உன் கீர்த்தி விலகாது கண்ணே
பெண் மற்றும் குழு :
புகழோடு வாழ்க
புகழோடு வாழ்க
ஆரிரோ ஆரிரோ
ஆரிரோ ஆரிரோ
Chinna chinna kannae
Oh my tiny little precious child,
Chinna chinna kannae
Oh my tiny little precious child,
Singaara kannae
Oh beautiful, lovely child,
Thamarai nenjathil naan kanda thaenae
You are the honey I found inside the lotus of my heart,
Aariroo aariroo
Lullaby, lullaby,
Maalai kadalilae thaen madhi endru
Like the sweet moon over the evening ocean,
Maalai kadalilae thaen madhi endru
Like the sweet moon over the evening ocean,
Chorus :Haaa…aaaa..aaa…
Chorus: Haaa…aaaa..aaa…
Muthirai ponnae
Oh pure golden treasure,
Mugam paarkkum kannae
Oh beloved child in whose eyes I see my reflection,
Munivarum konjidum muthaaram neeyae
You are the pearl necklace cherished even by great sages,
Chorus :Aariroo aariroo
Chorus: Lullaby, lullaby,
Aariroo aariroo
Lullaby, lullaby,
Padhinaangu ulagaalum thani thanmai thaedi
Seeking unique greatness to rule over the fourteen worlds,
Nee padhinaangu ulagaalum thani thanmai thaedi
You, seeking unique greatness to rule over the fourteen worlds,
Bayam vendra saeiyaagha varam pettra seela
Oh virtuous child who received a boon as a fearless soul,
Kadai kannal nenjuruga kaatchi tharum maniyae
Oh precious gem whose side-glance melts the heart upon sight,
Varum thunbam theeruma arul thandha baala
Oh divine child who bestows grace to eradicate upcoming sorrows,
Kuladeepamaai vilangum kumaranin kolam
The divine form of a young boy shining as the lamp of the family lineage,
Kuladeepamaai vilangum kumaranin kolam
The divine form of a young boy shining as the lamp of the family lineage,
Thavam seiyum nin thandhai kaanadhu sendraar
Your penance-performing father left without seeing you,
Nee vaazha aasiyai ennaalum seivaar
He will forever shower his blessings for you to live long,
Nithamum un keerthi vilagaadhu kannae
May your glory never fade, my child,
Female and Chorus :Pugazhodu vaazhga
Female and Chorus: Live with everlasting fame!
Pugazhodu vaazhga
Live with everlasting fame!
Aariroo aariroo
Lullaby, lullaby,
Aariroo aariroo
Lullaby, lullaby.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a tender and devotional lullaby sung for the infant Prahlada in the mythological movie Bhakta Prahlada (1967). The lyrics express profound affection and maternal adoration, describing the child as honey found in the lotus of the heart, a radiant moon in the evening sky, and a divine pearl cherished even by revered sages. The song highlights Prahlada's sacred birth and fearless nature, foretelling his destiny as the savior who dispels sorrow and serves as the light of his clan (Kuladeepam). Despite his father Hiranyakashipu being away performing penance, the song bestows boundless blessings upon the young child for eternal fame, virtue, and glory.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Roopakam)
“Thamarai nenjathil naan kanda thaenae”
Compares the emotional lotus of the heart directly to a source of honey ('Thamarai nenjathil naan kanda thaenae').
Initial Alliteration (Monai)
“Muthirai ponnae / Mugam paarkkum kannae / Munivarum konjidum muthaaram neeyae”
Repetition of the 'Mu' sound at the beginning of consecutive lines ('Muthirai', 'Mugam', 'Munivarum').
Symbolism / Metaphor
“Kuladeepamaai vilangum kumaranin kolam”
Describing the child as 'Kuladeepam' (the lamp that illuminates the entire family lineage).
Refrain / Onomatopoeia
“Aariroo aariroo”
The soothing rhythmic repetition of 'Aariroo' used traditionally in Tamil lullabies to induce sleep.
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Trivia
Bhakta Prahlada (1967) was a blockbuster mythological film produced by AVM Productions in multiple South Indian languages. The iconic music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao blended Carnatic classical sensibilities seamlessly into cinematic storytelling. The child protagonist Prahlada was played by veteran actress Roja Ramani (credited as Baby Roja Ramani), winning her the National Film Award for Best Child Artist.
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