Gopala Govinda Mugunda
From Miruthanga Chakravarthi · 1983
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Miruthanga Chakravarthi1983
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| {Gopaalaa govindhaa | Oh Gopala, Govinda, |
| Mukundhaa vaikundhaa | Mukunda, resident of Vaikuntha, |
| Harae harae paandurangaa | Hare Hare Panduranga, |
| Harae harae paandurangaa} (2) | Hare Hare Panduranga! |
| Male | |
| Maargazhi maasam kaalai idhu | This is a morning in the auspicious month of Margazhi, |
| Aahaa bajana pannum vaela idhu | Aha, this is the time to perform devotional Bhajans! |
| Maargazhi maasam kaalai idhu | This is a morning in the auspicious month of Margazhi, |
| Aahaa bajana pannum vaela idhu | Aha, this is the time to perform devotional Bhajans! |
| Male | |
| Pudavaiyai thirudiya parandhaamaa… | Oh Lord Krishna, who stole the clothes of the maidens... |
| Aa… aa… aa… aa… aa… | Aa… aa… aa… aa… aa… |
| Pudavaiyai thirudiya parandhaamaa | Oh Lord Krishna, who stole the clothes of the maidens, |
| Un baktharai theruvil vidalaamaa | Can you leave your ardent devotees out on the street? |
| Chorus | |
| Gopaalaa govindhaa | Oh Gopala, Govinda, |
| Mukundhaa vaikundhaa | Mukunda, resident of Vaikuntha, |
| Harae harae paandurangaa | Hare Hare Panduranga, |
| Harae harae paandurangaa | Hare Hare Panduranga! |
| Male | |
| Ennudaiya vaathiyathai | The musical instrument that belongs to me, |
| Vacha idam nalla idam | Where it was placed is a very good place, |
| Chorus | |
| Aamaa aamaa nalla idam | Yes, yes, a very good place! |
| Male | |
| Ennudaiya vaathiyathai | The musical instrument that belongs to me, |
| Vacha idam nalla idam | Where it was placed is a very good place, |
| Male | |
| Eppozhudhum thangi kolla | A place with all necessary amenities, |
| Vasadhi ellaam ulla idam | To stay over at any given time, |
| Eppozhudhum thangi kolla | A place with all necessary amenities, |
| Vasadhi ellaam ulla idam | To stay over at any given time! |
| Male | |
| Jaalraava thattungadaa | Strike the cymbals, boys! |
| Mathalatha kottungadaa | Beat the drum loud, boys! |
| Chorus | |
| Mathalatha kottungadaa | Beat the drum loud, boys! |
| Male | |
| Panchamatha kuralirukku | With a voice pitched high in the fifth note (Panchama), |
| Panjamatha ettungadaa… | Overcome and rise above all poverty and scarcity, boys! |
| Aaaa…..aaa….aaa….aaa… | Aaaa…..aaa….aaa….aaa… |
| Panchamatha kuralirukku | With a voice pitched high in the fifth note (Panchama), |
| Panjamatha ettungadaa… | Overcome and rise above all poverty and scarcity, boys! |
| Chorus | |
| Gopaalaa govindhaa | Oh Gopala, Govinda, |
| Mukundhaa vaikundhaa | Mukunda, resident of Vaikuntha, |
| Harae harae paandurangaa | Hare Hare Panduranga, |
| Harae harae paandurangaa | Hare Hare Panduranga! |
| Male | |
| Pothalula vaaya vachi | Placing the lips over the hole, |
| Pullaanguzhal oodhurappo | When the bamboo flute is played, |
| Chorus | |
| Aamaa aamaa oodhurappo | Yes, yes, when it is played, |
| Male | |
| Pullarichi pogudhappaa | Goosebumps rise up, my friend! |
| Bakthi rasam oorudhappaa | The sweet essence of devotion overflows, my friend! |
| Male | |
| Pothalula vaaya vachi | Placing the lips over the hole, |
| Pullaanguzhal oodhurappo | When the bamboo flute is played, |
| Male | |
| Pullarichi pogudhappaa | Goosebumps rise up, my friend! |
| Bakthi rasam oorudhappaa | The sweet essence of devotion overflows, my friend! |
| Male | |
| Collegela saerndhirundhum | Even after enrolling in college, |
| Kaavigala katta vachaan | He made us wear saffron ascetics' robes! |
| Male | |
| Pattadhaari aaga vandhom | We came hoping to become graduates, |
| Patta naamam poda vachaan | He left us with holy marks painted on our foreheads! |
| Male | |
| Collegela saerndhirundhum | Even after enrolling in college, |
| Kaavigala katta vachaan | He made us wear saffron ascetics' robes! |
| Male | |
| Pattadhaari aaga vandhom | We came hoping to become graduates, |
| Patta naamam poda vachaan | He left us with holy marks painted on our foreheads! |
| Chorus | |
| Gopaalaa govindhaa | Oh Gopala, Govinda, |
| Mukundhaa vaikundhaa | Mukunda, resident of Vaikuntha, |
| Harae harae paandurangaa | Hare Hare Panduranga, |
| Harae harae paandurangaa | Hare Hare Panduranga! |
| Male | |
| Sinnanjiru pasangala thaan | Making the little young boys, |
| Kuniya vachi yaeri ninnu | Bend down so he could step up on them, |
| Chorus | |
| Aamaa aamaa yaeri ninnu | Yes, yes, standing tall on them, |
| Male | |
| Vennaiyinai vilaiyaattaa | Lord Krishna playfully took away, |
| Kannapiraan eduthadhundu | The pots of butter of olden days! |
| Male | |
| Naayagana paadungadaa | Sing in praise of the Supreme Hero, boys, |
| Njaana venna kaiyil varum | The butter of true wisdom will arrive in your hands! |
| Male | |
| Gopiyarin koottamellaam | The entire gathering of Gopis, |
| Kolaattam poda varum | Will join in to perform the stick dance! |
| Chorus | |
| Gopaalaa govindhaa | Oh Gopala, Govinda, |
| Mukundhaa vaikundhaa | Mukunda, resident of Vaikuntha, |
| Harae harae paandurangaa | Hare Hare Panduranga, |
| Harae harae paandurangaa | Hare Hare Panduranga! |
| Harae harae paandurangaa | Hare Hare Panduranga, |
| Harae harae paandurangaa | Hare Hare Panduranga! |
| Harae harae paandurangaa | Hare Hare Panduranga, |
| Harae harae paandurangaa | Hare Hare Panduranga! |
| Male | |
| Sarvathsara govindha naama sangeerthanam… | All together, chanting the holy divine names of Govinda! |
{கோபாலா கோவிந்தா
முகுந்தா வைகுந்தா
ஹரே ஹரே பாண்டுரங்கா
ஹரே ஹரே பாண்டுரங்கா} (2)
Oh Gopala, Govinda,
Mukunda, resident of Vaikuntha,
Hare Hare Panduranga,
Hare Hare Panduranga!
மார்கழி மாசம் காலை இது
ஆஹா பஜன பண்ணும் வேளை இது
மார்கழி மாசம் காலை இது
ஆஹா பஜன பண்ணும் வேளை இது
This is a morning in the auspicious month of Margazhi,
Aha, this is the time to perform devotional Bhajans!
This is a morning in the auspicious month of Margazhi,
Aha, this is the time to perform devotional Bhajans!
புடவையை திருடிய பரந்தாமா...
ஆ......ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ...
புடவையை திருடிய பரந்தாமா
உன் பக்தரைத் தெருவில் விடலாமா
Oh Lord Krishna, who stole the clothes of the maidens...
Aa… aa… aa… aa… aa…
Oh Lord Krishna, who stole the clothes of the maidens,
Can you leave your ardent devotees out on the street?
மார்கழி மாசம் காலை இது
பஜன பண்ணும் வேளை இது
மார்கழி மாசம் காலை இது
பஜன பண்ணும் வேளை இது
Oh Gopala, Govinda,
Mukunda, resident of Vaikuntha,
Hare Hare Panduranga,
Hare Hare Panduranga!
கோபாலா கோவிந்தா
முகுந்தா வைகுந்தா
ஹரே ஹரே பாண்டுரங்கா
ஹரே ஹரே பாண்டுரங்கா
The musical instrument that belongs to me,
Where it was placed is a very good place,
என்னுடைய வாத்தியத்த
வச்ச எடம் நல்ல இடம்
Yes, yes, a very good place!
ஆமா ஆமா நல்ல இடம்
The musical instrument that belongs to me,
Where it was placed is a very good place,
என்னுடைய வாத்தியத்த
வச்ச எடம் நல்ல இடம்
A place with all necessary amenities,
To stay over at any given time,
A place with all necessary amenities,
To stay over at any given time!
எப்பொழுதும் தங்கிக் கொள்ள
வசதி எல்லாம் உள்ள இடம்
எப்பொழுதும் தங்கிக் கொள்ள
வசதி எல்லாம் உள்ள இடம்
Strike the cymbals, boys!
Beat the drum loud, boys!
ஜால்ராவ தட்டுங்கடா
மத்தளத்த கொட்டுங்கடா
Beat the drum loud, boys!
மத்தளத்த கொட்டுங்கடா
With a voice pitched high in the fifth note (Panchama),
Overcome and rise above all poverty and scarcity, boys!
Aaaa…..aaa….aaa….aaa…
With a voice pitched high in the fifth note (Panchama),
Overcome and rise above all poverty and scarcity, boys!
பஞ்சமத்த குரலிருக்கு
பஞ்சமத்த எட்டுங்கடா...
ஆஅ......ஆஅ.......ஆஅ......ஆஅ....
பஞ்சமத்த குரலிருக்கு
பஞ்சமத்த எட்டுங்கடா
Oh Gopala, Govinda,
Mukunda, resident of Vaikuntha,
Hare Hare Panduranga,
Hare Hare Panduranga!
கோபாலா கோவிந்தா
முகுந்தா வைகுந்தா
ஹரே ஹரே பாண்டுரங்கா
ஹரே ஹரே பாண்டுரங்கா
Placing the lips over the hole,
When the bamboo flute is played,
பொத்தலுல வாய வச்சி
புல்லாங்குழல் ஊதுறப்போ
Yes, yes, when it is played,
ஆமா ஆமா ஊதுறப்போ
Goosebumps rise up, my friend!
The sweet essence of devotion overflows, my friend!
புல்லரிச்சி போகுதப்பா
பக்தி ரசம் ஊறுதப்பா
Placing the lips over the hole,
When the bamboo flute is played,
பொத்தலுல வாய வச்சி
புல்லாங்குழல் ஊதுறப்போ
Goosebumps rise up, my friend!
The sweet essence of devotion overflows, my friend!
புல்லரிச்சி போகுதப்பா
பக்தி ரசம் ஊறுதப்பா
Even after enrolling in college,
He made us wear saffron ascetics' robes!
காலேஜ்ஜுல சேர்ந்திருந்தும்
காவிகள கட்ட வச்சான்
We came hoping to become graduates,
He left us with holy marks painted on our foreheads!
பட்டதாரி ஆக வந்தோம்
பட்ட நாமம் போட வச்சான்
Even after enrolling in college,
He made us wear saffron ascetics' robes!
காலேஜ்ஜுல சேர்ந்திருந்தும்
காவிகள கட்ட வச்சான்
We came hoping to become graduates,
He left us with holy marks painted on our foreheads!
பட்டதாரி ஆக வந்தோம்
பட்ட நாமம் போட வச்சான்
Oh Gopala, Govinda,
Mukunda, resident of Vaikuntha,
Hare Hare Panduranga,
Hare Hare Panduranga!
கோபாலா கோவிந்தா
முகுந்தா வைகுந்தா
ஹரே ஹரே பாண்டுரங்கா
ஹரே ஹரே பாண்டுரங்கா
Making the little young boys,
Bend down so he could step up on them,
சின்னஞ்சிறு பசங்களத்தான்
குனிய வச்சி ஏறி நின்னு
Yes, yes, standing tall on them,
ஆமா ஆமா ஏறி நின்னு
Lord Krishna playfully took away,
The pots of butter of olden days!
வெண்ணையினை விளையாட்டா
கண்ணபிரான் எடுத்ததுண்டு
Sing in praise of the Supreme Hero, boys,
The butter of true wisdom will arrive in your hands!
நாயகனப் பாடுங்கடா
ஞான வெண்ண கையில் வரும்
The entire gathering of Gopis,
Will join in to perform the stick dance!
கோபியரின் கூட்டமெல்லாம்
கோலாட்டம் போட வரும்
Oh Gopala, Govinda,
Mukunda, resident of Vaikuntha,
Hare Hare Panduranga,
Hare Hare Panduranga!
Hare Hare Panduranga,
Hare Hare Panduranga!
Hare Hare Panduranga,
Hare Hare Panduranga!
கோபாலா கோவிந்தா
முகுந்தா வைகுந்தா
ஹரே ஹரே பாண்டுரங்கா
ஹரே ஹரே பாண்டுரங்கா
ஹரே ஹரே பாண்டுரங்கா
ஹரே ஹரே பாண்டுரங்கா
ஹரே ஹரே பாண்டுரங்கா
ஹரே ஹரே பாண்டுரங்கா
All together, chanting the holy divine names of Govinda!
சர்வத்சர கோவிந்த நாம சங்கீர்த்தனம்...
கோவிந்தா கோவிந்தா
{Gopaalaa govindhaa
Oh Gopala, Govinda,
Mukundhaa vaikundhaa
Mukunda, resident of Vaikuntha,
Harae harae paandurangaa
Hare Hare Panduranga,
Harae harae paandurangaa} (2)
Hare Hare Panduranga!
Maargazhi maasam kaalai idhu
This is a morning in the auspicious month of Margazhi,
Aahaa bajana pannum vaela idhu
Aha, this is the time to perform devotional Bhajans!
Maargazhi maasam kaalai idhu
This is a morning in the auspicious month of Margazhi,
Aahaa bajana pannum vaela idhu
Aha, this is the time to perform devotional Bhajans!
Pudavaiyai thirudiya parandhaamaa…
Oh Lord Krishna, who stole the clothes of the maidens...
Aa… aa… aa… aa… aa…
Aa… aa… aa… aa… aa…
Pudavaiyai thirudiya parandhaamaa
Oh Lord Krishna, who stole the clothes of the maidens,
Un baktharai theruvil vidalaamaa
Can you leave your ardent devotees out on the street?
Gopaalaa govindhaa
Oh Gopala, Govinda,
Mukundhaa vaikundhaa
Mukunda, resident of Vaikuntha,
Harae harae paandurangaa
Hare Hare Panduranga,
Harae harae paandurangaa
Hare Hare Panduranga!
Ennudaiya vaathiyathai
The musical instrument that belongs to me,
Vacha idam nalla idam
Where it was placed is a very good place,
Aamaa aamaa nalla idam
Yes, yes, a very good place!
Ennudaiya vaathiyathai
The musical instrument that belongs to me,
Vacha idam nalla idam
Where it was placed is a very good place,
Eppozhudhum thangi kolla
A place with all necessary amenities,
Vasadhi ellaam ulla idam
To stay over at any given time,
Eppozhudhum thangi kolla
A place with all necessary amenities,
Vasadhi ellaam ulla idam
To stay over at any given time!
Jaalraava thattungadaa
Strike the cymbals, boys!
Mathalatha kottungadaa
Beat the drum loud, boys!
Mathalatha kottungadaa
Beat the drum loud, boys!
Panchamatha kuralirukku
With a voice pitched high in the fifth note (Panchama),
Panjamatha ettungadaa…
Overcome and rise above all poverty and scarcity, boys!
Aaaa…..aaa….aaa….aaa…
Aaaa…..aaa….aaa….aaa…
Panchamatha kuralirukku
With a voice pitched high in the fifth note (Panchama),
Panjamatha ettungadaa…
Overcome and rise above all poverty and scarcity, boys!
Gopaalaa govindhaa
Oh Gopala, Govinda,
Mukundhaa vaikundhaa
Mukunda, resident of Vaikuntha,
Harae harae paandurangaa
Hare Hare Panduranga,
Harae harae paandurangaa
Hare Hare Panduranga!
Pothalula vaaya vachi
Placing the lips over the hole,
Pullaanguzhal oodhurappo
When the bamboo flute is played,
Aamaa aamaa oodhurappo
Yes, yes, when it is played,
Pullarichi pogudhappaa
Goosebumps rise up, my friend!
Bakthi rasam oorudhappaa
The sweet essence of devotion overflows, my friend!
Pothalula vaaya vachi
Placing the lips over the hole,
Pullaanguzhal oodhurappo
When the bamboo flute is played,
Pullarichi pogudhappaa
Goosebumps rise up, my friend!
Bakthi rasam oorudhappaa
The sweet essence of devotion overflows, my friend!
Collegela saerndhirundhum
Even after enrolling in college,
Kaavigala katta vachaan
He made us wear saffron ascetics' robes!
Pattadhaari aaga vandhom
We came hoping to become graduates,
Patta naamam poda vachaan
He left us with holy marks painted on our foreheads!
Collegela saerndhirundhum
Even after enrolling in college,
Kaavigala katta vachaan
He made us wear saffron ascetics' robes!
Pattadhaari aaga vandhom
We came hoping to become graduates,
Patta naamam poda vachaan
He left us with holy marks painted on our foreheads!
Gopaalaa govindhaa
Oh Gopala, Govinda,
Mukundhaa vaikundhaa
Mukunda, resident of Vaikuntha,
Harae harae paandurangaa
Hare Hare Panduranga,
Harae harae paandurangaa
Hare Hare Panduranga!
Sinnanjiru pasangala thaan
Making the little young boys,
Kuniya vachi yaeri ninnu
Bend down so he could step up on them,
Aamaa aamaa yaeri ninnu
Yes, yes, standing tall on them,
Vennaiyinai vilaiyaattaa
Lord Krishna playfully took away,
Kannapiraan eduthadhundu
The pots of butter of olden days!
Naayagana paadungadaa
Sing in praise of the Supreme Hero, boys,
Njaana venna kaiyil varum
The butter of true wisdom will arrive in your hands!
Gopiyarin koottamellaam
The entire gathering of Gopis,
Kolaattam poda varum
Will join in to perform the stick dance!
Gopaalaa govindhaa
Oh Gopala, Govinda,
Mukundhaa vaikundhaa
Mukunda, resident of Vaikuntha,
Harae harae paandurangaa
Hare Hare Panduranga,
Harae harae paandurangaa
Hare Hare Panduranga!
Harae harae paandurangaa
Hare Hare Panduranga,
Harae harae paandurangaa
Hare Hare Panduranga!
Harae harae paandurangaa
Hare Hare Panduranga,
Harae harae paandurangaa
Hare Hare Panduranga!
Sarvathsara govindha naama sangeerthanam…
All together, chanting the holy divine names of Govinda!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a lively, satirical, and humorous street Bhajan dedicated to Lord Krishna (Gopala/Govinda/Panduranga), set during the early morning hours of the auspicious Tamil month of Margazhi. The singers use playful banter, street slangs, and traditional devotional themes to call upon the Lord. They make light of their current plight—having abandoned college education and worldly aspirations only to end up as saffron-clad ascetics singing on the streets for a living.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Yamakam / Slemai (Pun and Wordplay)
“Panchamatha kuralirukku / Panjamatha ettungadaa”
Vaali plays on the words 'Panchama' (the 5th musical note in Carnatic music, Pa) and 'Panjam' (poverty/scarcity), linking high-pitched singing to overcoming life's hardship.
Pun / Double Entendre
“Pattadhaari aaga vandhom / Patta naamam poda vachaan”
Witty contrast between 'Pattadhaari' (degree holder/graduate) and 'Patta naamam' (wearing Vaishnavite forehead marks, colloquially meaning 'getting tricked/bankrupted').
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Pothalula vaaya vachi / Pullaanguzhal oodhurappo / Pullarichi pogudhappaa”
Repetition of the 'Po/Pu' sound at the beginning of consecutive lines creates rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
Although the music composer and singers are listed as unknown in the provided prompt context, 'Miruthanga Chakravarthi' (1983) is a classic musical drama film starring Sivaji Ganesan and Prabhu, featuring music composed by M. S. Viswanathan. Vaali wrote these witty lyrics blending classical Margazhi Bhajan tradition with contemporary street-smart humor.
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