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Govarthanan Vanthan

From Raga Banthangal · 1982

Lyricist: Kannadasan
Singer: Vani Jairam
Music director: Kunnakudi Vaithiyanathan
Movie name: Raga Banthangal
Movie release year: 1982
Lyrics added on: 12 Sept 2022

Lyrics & meaning

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Govarththanan vanthaan kuzhal eduththu

Antha godhaiyai pol naanum enai ninaiththu

Ingu govarththanan vanthaan kuzhal eduththu

Antha godhaiyai pol naanum enai ninaiththu

Govarththanan vanthaan kuzhal eduththu

Antha godhaiyai pol naanum enai ninaiththu

Ingu govarththanan vanthaan kuzhal eduththu

Kuzhal eduththu….

Kolam pala kaatti kuzhalilum sugam kootti

Kulungum isaiyil enai anaiththu

Kolam pala kaatti kuzhalilum sugam kootti

Kulungum isaiyil enai anaiththu

Gogula mani maayan kosalai thiru mainthan

Gogula mani maayan kosalai thiru mainthan

Koduththu eduththu rasiththu suvaiththu

Radhaiyudan paavai enai saernthidavae

Govarththanan vanthaan kuzhal eduththu

Kuzhal eduththu….

Idaiyil Aabaranam kulunga

Avan nadaiyil gangai nadhi mayanga

Kuzhalilum kuralilum amuthena suvai vara

Kurunagai thirumagan arugil vara

Orae ninaivil orae uravil

Idhey mugaththai sathaa ninaiththu thunai varavae

Yamunaiyil oru iram odhukkinaan

Enakku nee unakku naan

Avanai ninaiththaen manathai koduththaen

Inimael avanai endrum maravaen

Avanai ninaiththaen manathai koduththaen

Inimael avanai endrum maravaen

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Govarththanan vanthaan kuzhal eduththu

Kuzhal eduththu….

Govardhana came with his flute in hand,

Thinking of myself as Kothai (Andal),

Here Govardhana came with his flute in hand,

Thinking of myself as Kothai (Andal),

Govardhana came with his flute in hand,

Thinking of myself as Kothai (Andal),

Here Govardhana came with his flute in hand,

Flute in hand...

Showing many lovely forms, pouring sweet joy into his flute,

Embracing me in the swaying music,

Showing many lovely forms, pouring sweet joy into his flute,

Embracing me in the swaying music,

The enchanting gem of Gokulam, the blessed son of Kausalya,

The enchanting gem of Gokulam, the blessed son of Kausalya,

Giving, taking, admiring, and savoring,

To unite with me, his maiden, along with Radha,

Govardhana came with his flute in hand,

Flute in hand...

With ornaments jingling at his waist,

As the river Ganga swoons at his graceful walk,

With sweetness like nectar pouring from his flute and his voice,

As the smiling divine prince drew near,

With one devotion, in one deep bond,

Always keeping this face in mind, coming to be my companion,

He set aside a place by the Yamuna river,

Saying, "You are mine, and I am yours."

I thought of him and surrendered my heart,

From now on, I will never forget him,

I thought of him and surrendered my heart,

From now on, I will never forget him,

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Govardhana came with his flute in hand,

Flute in hand...

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This soulful song from 'Raga Banthangal' draws a deep parallel between the protagonist's love and the divine, devotional love of Kodhai (Andal) for Lord Krishna (referred to as Govardhana). The heroine imagines herself in the tradition of classical Bhakti, mesmerized by the divine flute music and enchanting presence of her beloved Krishna. Through vivid imagery of swinging waist ornaments, nectar-like music, and intimate moments by the Yamuna, the lyricist paints a poetic picture of total surrender (Sharanagati). The song weaves devotional fervor with romantic yearning, concluding with a firm resolve that her heart now eternally belongs to her divine companion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

“Antha godhaiyai pol naanum enai ninaiththu”

The singer directly compares her own state of love and devotion to Andal ('Godhai') using the comparison word 'pol' (like).

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Govarththanan vanthaan ... / Antha godhaiyai pol ...”

Matching initial consonant sound 'Go' / 'Godh' across consecutive lines.

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Kolam pala kaatti ... / Kulungum isaiyil ...”

The second letter 'la/lu' matches in 'Kolam' and 'Kulungum', giving rhythmic flow.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Kuzhalilum kuralilum amuthena suvai vara”

The music of the flute and his voice are equated to divine nectar ('amuthu') in sweetness.

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Trivia

Composed by the legendary violin virtuoso Kunnakudi Vaidhiyanathan, known for his masterful blending of classical Carnatic ragas into film scores, the song features rich vocal phrasing delivered by Vani Jairam. The lyrics written by Kannadasan draw heavily upon Vaishnavite literature, referencing Godhai (Andal) and Radha to express bridal mysticism (Nayaki Bhava).

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