Devan Vanthan Therinile
From Kodugal Illatha Kolangal · 1983
- Lyricist
- H. R. Vijayan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- A. Devaraja
- Details
- Kodugal Illatha Kolangal1983
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Devan vanthaan therinilae…. | God came upon the chariot... |
| Female | |
| Devan vanthaan therinilae…. | God came upon the chariot... |
| Devan vanthaan therinilae…. | God came upon the chariot... |
| Tharisanam kandaen nerinilae | I witnessed his divine presence face-to-face. |
| Tharisanam kandaen nerinilae | I witnessed his divine presence face-to-face. |
| Female | |
| Maayan vantha velaiyilae | At the moment the mystical Lord arrived, |
| Maayan vantha velaiyilae | At the moment the mystical Lord arrived, |
| Malarai kaanom solaiyilae | The flower went missing in the garden. |
| Female | |
| Vaasalil nindraen varaverka | I stood at the doorway to welcome him, |
| Vaasalil nindraen varaverka | I stood at the doorway to welcome him, |
| Vanthavar nindraar kann serkka | The guest who arrived stood locking eyes with me. |
| Kosalai nagarin janagi aanaval | She who became the Sita of the Kosala kingdom, |
| Koyil silaiyaaga varuvaalo | Will she come as a revered temple statue? |
| Female | |
| Devan vanthaan therinilae…. | God came upon the chariot... |
| Female | |
| Naanoru bedhai avaloru seedhai | I am an innocent woman, and she is Sita; |
| Entha pedhamillai engal iruvarin paadhai | There is no difference between both our paths. |
| Naanoru bedhai avaloru seedhai | I am an innocent woman, and she is Sita; |
| Entha pedhamillai engal iruvarin paadhai | There is no difference between both our paths. |
| Female | |
| Naanum ariven avalae ariyaal | I too know this, though she herself does not know; |
| Nalame soozhnthida karam kuvippaen karam kuvippaen | I fold my hands in prayer so that goodness surrounds us, fold my hands. |
| Female | |
| Devan vanthaan therinilae…. | God came upon the chariot... |
| Tharisanam kandaen nerinilae | I witnessed his divine presence face-to-face. |
| Female | |
| Neeril aadiya annamaval | She is like a swan swimming gracefully in water, |
| Kandaan raman janagiyai | Rama saw Sita, |
| Avan karam pidippaal | She will hold his hand, |
| Intha kaaniyaval | This maiden of the land. |
| Female | |
| Devan vanthaan therinilae…. | God came upon the chariot... |
தேவன் வந்தான் தேரினிலே....
God came upon the chariot...
தேவன் வந்தான் தேரினிலே
தேவன் வந்தான் தேரினிலே
தரிசனம் கண்டேன் நேரினிலே
தரிசனம் கண்டேன் நேரினிலே
God came upon the chariot...
God came upon the chariot...
I witnessed his divine presence face-to-face.
I witnessed his divine presence face-to-face.
மாயன் வந்த வேளையிலே
மாயன் வந்த வேளையிலே
மலரை காணோம் சோலையிலே
At the moment the mystical Lord arrived,
At the moment the mystical Lord arrived,
The flower went missing in the garden.
தேவன் வந்தான் தேரினிலே....
I stood at the doorway to welcome him,
I stood at the doorway to welcome him,
The guest who arrived stood locking eyes with me.
She who became the Sita of the Kosala kingdom,
Will she come as a revered temple statue?
வாசலில் நின்றேன் வரவேற்க
வாசலில் நின்றேன் வரவேற்க
வந்தவர் நின்றார் கண் சேர்க்க
கோசலை நகரின் ஜானகி ஆனவள்
கோயில் சிலையாக வருவாளோ
God came upon the chariot...
தேவன் வந்தான் தேரினிலே....
I am an innocent woman, and she is Sita;
There is no difference between both our paths.
I am an innocent woman, and she is Sita;
There is no difference between both our paths.
நானொரு பேதை அவளொரு சீதை
எந்த பேதமில்லை எங்கள் இருவரின் பாதை
நானொரு பேதை அவளொரு சீதை
எந்த பேதமில்லை எங்கள் இருவரின் பாதை
I too know this, though she herself does not know;
I fold my hands in prayer so that goodness surrounds us, fold my hands.
நானும் அறிவேன் அவளே அறியாள்
நலமே சூழ்ந்திட கரம் குவிப்பேன் கரம் குவிப்பேன்...
God came upon the chariot...
I witnessed his divine presence face-to-face.
தேவன் வந்தான் தேரினிலே
தரிசனம் கண்டேன் நேரினிலே
தேவன் வந்தான் தேரினிலே...
She is like a swan swimming gracefully in water,
Rama saw Sita,
She will hold his hand,
This maiden of the land.
நீரில் ஆடிய அன்னமவள்
கண்டான் ராமன் ஜானகியை
அவன் கரம் பிடிப்பாள்
இந்த கன்னியவள்
God came upon the chariot...
தேவன் வந்தான் தேரினிலே.....
Devan vanthaan therinilae….
God came upon the chariot...
Devan vanthaan therinilae….
God came upon the chariot...
Devan vanthaan therinilae….
God came upon the chariot...
Tharisanam kandaen nerinilae
I witnessed his divine presence face-to-face.
Tharisanam kandaen nerinilae
I witnessed his divine presence face-to-face.
Maayan vantha velaiyilae
At the moment the mystical Lord arrived,
Maayan vantha velaiyilae
At the moment the mystical Lord arrived,
Malarai kaanom solaiyilae
The flower went missing in the garden.
Vaasalil nindraen varaverka
I stood at the doorway to welcome him,
Vaasalil nindraen varaverka
I stood at the doorway to welcome him,
Vanthavar nindraar kann serkka
The guest who arrived stood locking eyes with me.
Kosalai nagarin janagi aanaval
She who became the Sita of the Kosala kingdom,
Koyil silaiyaaga varuvaalo
Will she come as a revered temple statue?
Devan vanthaan therinilae….
God came upon the chariot...
Naanoru bedhai avaloru seedhai
I am an innocent woman, and she is Sita;
Entha pedhamillai engal iruvarin paadhai
There is no difference between both our paths.
Naanoru bedhai avaloru seedhai
I am an innocent woman, and she is Sita;
Entha pedhamillai engal iruvarin paadhai
There is no difference between both our paths.
Naanum ariven avalae ariyaal
I too know this, though she herself does not know;
Nalame soozhnthida karam kuvippaen karam kuvippaen
I fold my hands in prayer so that goodness surrounds us, fold my hands.
Devan vanthaan therinilae….
God came upon the chariot...
Tharisanam kandaen nerinilae
I witnessed his divine presence face-to-face.
Neeril aadiya annamaval
She is like a swan swimming gracefully in water,
Kandaan raman janagiyai
Rama saw Sita,
Avan karam pidippaal
She will hold his hand,
Intha kaaniyaval
This maiden of the land.
Devan vanthaan therinilae….
God came upon the chariot...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Devan Vanthaan Therinilae is a deeply devotional and romantic song from the 1983 Tamil film Kodugal Illatha Kolangal. Sung exquisitely by S. Janaki with music composed by A. Devaraja, the song expresses the heroine's profound spiritual and romantic awakening upon seeing her beloved, comparing the encounter to a divine revelation (Darshan) of God arriving on a chariot. The lyrics penned by H. R. Vijayan draw extensive allegorical parallels with the epic Ramayana, comparing the protagonist and her devotion to Janaki (Sita) and Lord Rama. The narrative emphasizes purity, fate, and humble prayer for a righteous life together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emona / Rhyme (Ethiruka / Ethirai)
“Naanoru bedhai avaloru seedhai / Entha pedhamillai engal iruvarin paadhai”
The song uses second-letter rhyming (Ethirai) across lines, such as 'bedhai' (innocent), 'seedhai' (Sita), and 'pedhamillai' (no difference).
Mythological Allusion (Puraana Kurippu)
“Kosalai nagarin janagi aanaval / Kandaan raman janagiyai”
Direct references to the characters Rama and Sita (Janaki) from the Ramayana to elevate the emotional purity of human love.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Neeril aadiya annamaval”
Comparing the heroine to a swan playing in the water ('annamaval') to denote grace and purity.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Devan vanthaan therinilae / Maayan vantha velaiyilae”
Describing the beloved's arrival as 'Devan vanthaan' (God came) and 'Maayan' (the illusionist/divine being).
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Trivia
Kodugal Illatha Kolangal (1983) features music by the legendary Malayalam composer A. Devaraja (Devarajan Master), who rarely composed for Tamil cinema. This song remains one of S. Janaki's classical gems in Tamil film music, celebrated for its Carnatic undertones and lyrical depth.
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