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Enadhu Ullamae Niraindhadhinba

From Meera (1945) Film · 1945

Lyricist
Parthi Bhaskar
Singer
M. S. Subbulakshmi
Music director
S. V. Venkatraman
Details
Meera (1945) Film1945

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Enadhu ullamaeMy heart and soul
Niraindhadhinba vellamaeIs filled with a flood of joy
Enadhu ullamaeMy heart and soul
Niraindhadhinba vellamaeIs filled with a flood of joy
Yadhu veeranai nandhakumaaranaiThinking of the Yadava warrior, the son of Nanda
NinaindhuThinking of Him
Enadhu ullamaeMy heart and soul
Yadhu veeranai nandhakumaaranaiThinking of the Yadava warrior, the son of Nanda
NinaindhuThinking of Him
Enadhu ullamaeMy heart and soul
Niraindhadhinba vellamaeIs filled with a flood of joy
Female
Malarae iruvizhiBoth eyes are like flowers
Pangajamalarae thirumugamumHis holy face is like a lotus flower
Malarae irukaram thaamaraiHis two hands are like lotus flowers
Malarae thiruvadigalHis holy feet are lotus flowers
Mandha haasamun thavazhndhaWith a gentle smile playing upon it
Sundhara mugaaravindham ninaindhuThinking of His beautiful lotus-like face
Female
Enadhu ullamaeMy heart and soul
Niraindhadhinba vellamaeIs filled with a flood of joy
Female
Annai thandhai padhiyumavanHe is my mother, father, and lord
Arunthunai navanidhiyumavanHe is my precious companion and all nine types of wealth
Annai thandhai padhiyumavanHe is my mother, father, and lord
Arunthunai navanidhiyumavanHe is my precious companion and all nine types of wealth
Female
Inbamum azhaghum avanaeHe alone is joy and beauty
En inbamum azhaghum avanaeHe alone is my joy and beauty
Ezhil tharu mani pani avanaeHe alone is the jewel and ornament that grants beauty
Meeraaprabhu giridhara gopaalanaiThe Lord of Meera, Giridhara Gopala
Varadhanai ninai dhorumWhenever I think of the granter of boons
Meeraaprabhu giridhara gopaalanaiThe Lord of Meera, Giridhara Gopala
Varadhanai ninai dhorumWhenever I think of the granter of boons
Female
Enadhu ullamaeMy heart and soul
Niraindhadhinba vellamaeIs filled with a flood of joy

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Enadhu ullamae is a deeply devotional composition expressing divine bliss and total surrender to Lord Krishna. Saint Meera conveys how her heart overflows with an uncontrollable flood of joy whenever she meditates upon Krishna, the brave Yadava hero and son of Nanda. She beautifully describes His divine features—comparing His eyes, lotus-face, hands, and feet to delicate flowers adorned with a gentle smile. Krishna is non-different from every relationship and treasure for her: He is her parents, master, ultimate wealth, beauty, and joy. Meditating upon her lord Giridhara Gopala fills her entire being with transcendental ecstasy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai / Rupaka)

Pangajamalarae thirumugamum

Krishna's face, hands, and feet are directly identified with lotus flowers ('Pangajamalarae', 'Thaamarai malarae') to convey supreme divine beauty and purity.

Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai)

Annai thandhai padhiyumavan / Arunthunai navanidhiyumavan

Repetition of the initial letter 'A' across consecutive structural phrases creates a smooth rhythmic flow.

Hyperbole (Atisayokti)

Niraindhadhinba vellamae

Describing internal spiritual happiness as a literal overflowing flood ('inba vellamae') to emphasize its immense intensity.

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Trivia

Meera (1945) is a landmark Indian devotional film directed by Ellis R. Dungan, starring the legendary Carnatic vocalist M. S. Subbulakshmi. The film's immense success led to a Hindi version in 1947, introduced by Sarojini Naidu, which catapulted M. S. Subbulakshmi to nationwide fame as a devotional icon.

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