Gokulathu Kanna
From Gokulathil Seethai · 1996
- Lyricist
- Agathiyan
- Singers
- K. S. Chithra, Deva, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Deva
- Details
- Gokulathil Seethai1996
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Enn naavinil irupadhu saraswathiyae | On my tongue resides Goddess Saraswathi, |
| Ennai paada vaipathu ganapathiyae | The one who makes me sing is Lord Ganapathi. |
| Female | |
| Gokulathu kanna kanna | Oh Krishna of Gokulam, oh Krishna, |
| Seethai ival thaana | Is she the Seetha of this place? |
| Maanum illai raaman illai | There is no golden deer, nor is Lord Raama here, |
| Gokulathil naana | Am I in Gokulam? |
| Sogamillai sondham yarum illai | There is no sorrow, nor are there any relatives, |
| Raavananin nenjil kaamamillai | In Ravana's heart, there is no lust. |
| Krishna krishna krishna krishna kesavanae | Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava, |
| Krishna krishna krishna krishna kesavanae | Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava. |
| Chorus | |
| Haa….aaa…aaa…aaa… | Haa… aaa… aaa… aaa… |
| Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…. | Aaaa… aaa… aaa… aaa… |
| Haa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa… | Haa… aaa… aaa… aaa… aaa… aaa… |
| Female | |
| Aasaikoru aalanavanan | He became the man of desire, |
| Aanandhathin koothanavan | He became the dancer of pure joy. |
| Gopiyargal neeradida | As the Gopis bathed in the river, |
| Kolangalai kandaanavan | He watched their graceful sights. |
| Female | |
| Aadai alli kondanavan | He snatched away their garments, |
| Azhagai alli thindranavan | He devoured beauty in abundance. |
| Bodhaiyilae nindranavan | He stood immersed in intoxication, |
| Poojaikindru vandhanavan | He arrived today for the divine worship. |
| Female | |
| Avan ula ula ula ula | His procession, procession, procession, |
| Dhinam dhinam paareer | Behold it every single day. |
| Oru vizha vizha vizha vizha | A celebration, celebration, celebration, |
| Vaazhkaiyil thevai | Is a true necessity in life. |
| Kanna unnai naal thorumae | Oh Krishna, every single day, |
| Kai koopiyae naan paaduven | I will sing for you with folded hands. |
| Female | |
| Gokulathu kanna kanna | Oh Krishna of Gokulam, oh Krishna, |
| Seethai ival thaana | Is she the Seetha of this place? |
| Maanum illai raaman illai | There is no golden deer, nor is Lord Raama here, |
| Gokulathil naana | Am I in Gokulam? |
| Male :Sogamillai sondham thevai illai | Male: There is no sorrow, no need for relatives, |
| Raavananin nenjil kaamamillai | In Ravana's heart, there is no lust. |
| Krishna krishna krishna krishna kesavanae..ae.. | Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava..ae.. |
| Krishna krishna krishna krishna kesavanae | Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava. |
| Chorus | |
| …………………………. | ... |
| Male | |
| Aasaikoru aalaginaan | He became a beauty to be desired, |
| Geedhai ennum noolaginaan | He became the holy book called Gita. |
| Yamunai nadhi neeradinaan | He bathed in the waters of Yamuna river, |
| Paandavarku poradinaan | He fought valiantly for the Pandavas. |
| Male | |
| Aadai alli kondadinaan | He gathered clothes and celebrated, |
| Dhravpadhikku thandhadinaan | He bestowed garments to Draupadi when needed. |
| Penngaludan koothadinaan | He danced joyfully alongside women, |
| Pennai kandu kai koopinaan | Yet he bowed his hands in reverence seeing womanhood. |
| Oru nila nila nila nila | A moon, moon, moon, moon, |
| Vandhadhu neril | Has arrived right in person. |
| Thiruvizha vizha vizha vizha | A festival, festival, festival, |
| Aanadhae veedae | Has transformed this entire home. |
| En vaazhkaiyae brindhavanam | My life itself is Vrindavan, |
| Naanagavae naan vaazhgiren | I live freely as my true self. |
| Male | |
| Gokulathu kanna kanna | Oh Krishna of Gokulam, oh Krishna, |
| Leelai viduvaaya | Will you give up your playful games? |
| Gokulathil seedhai vandhaal | If Seetha arrives in Gokulam, |
| Neeyum varuvaaya | Will you also come here? |
| Aayiram per unnai kaadhalithaar | Thousands of women were in love with you, |
| Rukmaniyai nee kai pidithaai | Yet you took Rukmani's hand in marriage. |
| Krishna krishna krishna krishna kesavanae..hare | Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava..hare |
| Krishna krishna krishna krishna kesavanae | Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava. |
| Male | |
| Indha veetuku vandhaval rukmaniyae | The one who entered this house is Rukmani, |
| Ival vaazhkaiku yetra pournmaiyae | She is the full moon perfectly suited for his life. |
| Indha veetuku vandhaval rukmaniyae | The one who entered this house is Rukmani, |
| Ival vaazhkaiku yetra pournmaiyae …. | She is the full moon perfectly suited for his life…. |
என் நாவினில் இருப்பது சரஸ்வதியே
என்னை பாட வைப்பது கணபதியே
On my tongue resides Goddess Saraswathi,
The one who makes me sing is Lord Ganapathi.
கோகுலத்து கண்ணா கண்ணா
சீதை இவள் தானா
மானும் இல்லை ராமன் இல்லை
கோகுலத்தில் நானா
சோகமில்லை சொந்தம் யாரும் இல்லை
ராவணின் நெஞ்சில் காமமில்லை
கிருஷ்ண கிருஷ்ண கிருஷ்ண கேசவனே
கிருஷ்ண கிருஷ்ண கிருஷ்ண கேசவனே
Oh Krishna of Gokulam, oh Krishna,
Is she the Seetha of this place?
There is no golden deer, nor is Lord Raama here,
Am I in Gokulam?
There is no sorrow, nor are there any relatives,
In Ravana's heart, there is no lust.
Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava,
Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava.
ஹா.....ஆஅ........ஆஆ....ஆஅ.....
ஆஅ.....ஆஅ....ஆஅ....ஆஅ....
ஹா....ஆஅ....ஆஅ....ஆஅ....ஆஅ....ஆ.....
Haa… aaa… aaa… aaa…
Aaaa… aaa… aaa… aaa…
Haa… aaa… aaa… aaa… aaa… aaa…
ஆசைக்கொரு ஆளானவன்
ஆனந்தத்தில் கூத்தானவன்
கோபியர்கள் நீராடிட
கோலங்களை கண்டானவன்
He became the man of desire,
He became the dancer of pure joy.
As the Gopis bathed in the river,
He watched their graceful sights.
ஆடை அள்ளி கொண்டானவன்
அழகை அள்ளி தின்றானவன்
போதையிலே நின்றானவன்
பூஜைக்கின்று வந்தானவன்
He snatched away their garments,
He devoured beauty in abundance.
He stood immersed in intoxication,
He arrived today for the divine worship.
அவன் உலா உலா உலா
தினம் தினம் பாரீர்
தினம் விழா விழா விழா விழா
வாழ்க்கையில் தேவை
கண்ணா உன்னை நாள் தோறுமே
கை கூப்பியே நான் பாடுவேன்
His procession, procession, procession,
Behold it every single day.
A celebration, celebration, celebration,
Is a true necessity in life.
Oh Krishna, every single day,
I will sing for you with folded hands.
கோகுலத்து கண்ணா கண்ணா
சீதை இவள் தானா
மானும் இல்லை ராமன் இல்லை
கோகுலத்தில் நானா
சோகமில்லை சொந்தம் யாரும் இல்லை
ராவணின் நெஞ்சில் காமமில்லை
கிருஷ்ண கிருஷ்ண கிருஷ்ண கேசவனே
கிருஷ்ண கிருஷ்ண கிருஷ்ண கேசவனே
Oh Krishna of Gokulam, oh Krishna,
Is she the Seetha of this place?
There is no golden deer, nor is Lord Raama here,
Am I in Gokulam?
Male: There is no sorrow, no need for relatives,
In Ravana's heart, there is no lust.
Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava..ae..
Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava.
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ஆசைக்கொரு ஆளாகினான்
கீதை என்னும் நூலாகினான்
யமுனை நதி நீராடினான்
பாண்டவர்க்கு போராடினான்
He became a beauty to be desired,
He became the holy book called Gita.
He bathed in the waters of Yamuna river,
He fought valiantly for the Pandavas.
ஆடை அள்ளி கொண்டாடினான்
த்ரௌபதிக்கு தந்தாடினான்
பெண்களுடன் கூத்தாடினான்
பெண்ணை கண்டு கை கூப்பினான்
ஒரு நிலா நிலா நிலா நிலா
வந்தது நேரில்
திருவிழா விழா விழா விழா
ஆனது வீடே
என் வாழ்க்கையே பிருந்தாவனம்
நானாகவே நான் வாழ்கிறேன்
He gathered clothes and celebrated,
He bestowed garments to Draupadi when needed.
He danced joyfully alongside women,
Yet he bowed his hands in reverence seeing womanhood.
A moon, moon, moon, moon,
Has arrived right in person.
A festival, festival, festival,
Has transformed this entire home.
My life itself is Vrindavan,
I live freely as my true self.
கோகுலத்து கண்ணா கண்ணா
லீலை விடுவாயா
கோகுலத்தில் சீதை வந்தால்
நீயும் வருவாயா
ஆயிரம் பேர் உன்னை காதலித்தார்
ருக்மணியை நீ கை பிடித்தாய்
கிருஷ்ண கிருஷ்ண கிருஷ்ண கேசவனே ஹரே
கிருஷ்ண கிருஷ்ண கிருஷ்ண கேசவனே
Oh Krishna of Gokulam, oh Krishna,
Will you give up your playful games?
If Seetha arrives in Gokulam,
Will you also come here?
Thousands of women were in love with you,
Yet you took Rukmani's hand in marriage.
Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava..hare
Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava.
இந்த வீட்டுக்கு வந்தவள் ருக்மணியே
இவள் வாழ்க்கைக்கு ஏற்ற பௌர்ணமியே
இந்த வீட்டுக்கு வந்தவள் ருக்மணியே
இவள் வாழ்க்கைக்கு ஏற்ற பௌர்ணமியே
The one who entered this house is Rukmani,
She is the full moon perfectly suited for his life.
The one who entered this house is Rukmani,
She is the full moon perfectly suited for his life….
Enn naavinil irupadhu saraswathiyae
On my tongue resides Goddess Saraswathi,
Ennai paada vaipathu ganapathiyae
The one who makes me sing is Lord Ganapathi.
Gokulathu kanna kanna
Oh Krishna of Gokulam, oh Krishna,
Seethai ival thaana
Is she the Seetha of this place?
Maanum illai raaman illai
There is no golden deer, nor is Lord Raama here,
Gokulathil naana
Am I in Gokulam?
Sogamillai sondham yarum illai
There is no sorrow, nor are there any relatives,
Raavananin nenjil kaamamillai
In Ravana's heart, there is no lust.
Krishna krishna krishna krishna kesavanae
Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava,
Krishna krishna krishna krishna kesavanae
Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava.
Haa….aaa…aaa…aaa…
Haa… aaa… aaa… aaa…
Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….
Aaaa… aaa… aaa… aaa…
Haa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…
Haa… aaa… aaa… aaa… aaa… aaa…
Aasaikoru aalanavanan
He became the man of desire,
Aanandhathin koothanavan
He became the dancer of pure joy.
Gopiyargal neeradida
As the Gopis bathed in the river,
Kolangalai kandaanavan
He watched their graceful sights.
Aadai alli kondanavan
He snatched away their garments,
Azhagai alli thindranavan
He devoured beauty in abundance.
Bodhaiyilae nindranavan
He stood immersed in intoxication,
Poojaikindru vandhanavan
He arrived today for the divine worship.
Avan ula ula ula ula
His procession, procession, procession,
Dhinam dhinam paareer
Behold it every single day.
Oru vizha vizha vizha vizha
A celebration, celebration, celebration,
Vaazhkaiyil thevai
Is a true necessity in life.
Kanna unnai naal thorumae
Oh Krishna, every single day,
Kai koopiyae naan paaduven
I will sing for you with folded hands.
Gokulathu kanna kanna
Oh Krishna of Gokulam, oh Krishna,
Seethai ival thaana
Is she the Seetha of this place?
Maanum illai raaman illai
There is no golden deer, nor is Lord Raama here,
Gokulathil naana
Am I in Gokulam?
Male :Sogamillai sondham thevai illai
Male: There is no sorrow, no need for relatives,
Raavananin nenjil kaamamillai
In Ravana's heart, there is no lust.
Krishna krishna krishna krishna kesavanae..ae..
Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava..ae..
Krishna krishna krishna krishna kesavanae
Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava.
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Aasaikoru aalaginaan
He became a beauty to be desired,
Geedhai ennum noolaginaan
He became the holy book called Gita.
Yamunai nadhi neeradinaan
He bathed in the waters of Yamuna river,
Paandavarku poradinaan
He fought valiantly for the Pandavas.
Aadai alli kondadinaan
He gathered clothes and celebrated,
Dhravpadhikku thandhadinaan
He bestowed garments to Draupadi when needed.
Penngaludan koothadinaan
He danced joyfully alongside women,
Pennai kandu kai koopinaan
Yet he bowed his hands in reverence seeing womanhood.
Oru nila nila nila nila
A moon, moon, moon, moon,
Vandhadhu neril
Has arrived right in person.
Thiruvizha vizha vizha vizha
A festival, festival, festival,
Aanadhae veedae
Has transformed this entire home.
En vaazhkaiyae brindhavanam
My life itself is Vrindavan,
Naanagavae naan vaazhgiren
I live freely as my true self.
Gokulathu kanna kanna
Oh Krishna of Gokulam, oh Krishna,
Leelai viduvaaya
Will you give up your playful games?
Gokulathil seedhai vandhaal
If Seetha arrives in Gokulam,
Neeyum varuvaaya
Will you also come here?
Aayiram per unnai kaadhalithaar
Thousands of women were in love with you,
Rukmaniyai nee kai pidithaai
Yet you took Rukmani's hand in marriage.
Krishna krishna krishna krishna kesavanae..hare
Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava..hare
Krishna krishna krishna krishna kesavanae
Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Kesava.
Indha veetuku vandhaval rukmaniyae
The one who entered this house is Rukmani,
Ival vaazhkaiku yetra pournmaiyae
She is the full moon perfectly suited for his life.
Indha veetuku vandhaval rukmaniyae
The one who entered this house is Rukmani,
Ival vaazhkaiku yetra pournmaiyae ….
She is the full moon perfectly suited for his life….
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song seamlessly blends mythological allegories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata to reflect on personal relationships, character transformation, and divine playfulness. By contrasting Krishna's divine mischievousness (stealing Gopis' clothes) with his deep reverence for women (rescuing Draupadi and honoring Rukmani), the lyricist draws a parallel to the protagonist's complex personality and journey toward true love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Enn naavinil irupadhu saraswathiyae / Ennai paada vaipathu ganapathiyae”
The second consonant 'n' (ன) in 'Enn' and 'Ennai' aligns to create a rhythmic floral cadence across the opening lines.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Aasaikoru aalanavanan / Aanandhathin koothanavan”
The matching endings '-anavan' create a symmetrical musical flow typical of classical Tamil rhythmic structures.
Mythological Allusions & Paradox
“Maanum illai raaman illai / Gokulathil naana”
The lyricist creatively blends characters and motifs from the Ramayana (Seetha, Raama, Raavanan) and Krishna Leela (Gokulam, Rukmani, Gopis) to highlight emotional incongruities.
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Trivia
This iconic track from the 1996 film *Gokulathil Seethai* features music composed by Deva with lyrics written by the film's director, Agathiyan. The film stars Karthik and Suvaluxmi, where Karthik plays a wealthy, carefree playboy whose life undergoes a moral transformation when he meets a grounded, principled woman.
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