Govarthanan Vanthan
From Raga Banthangal · 1982
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Kunnakudi Vaithiyanathan
- Details
- Raga Banthangal1982
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Govarththanan vanthaan kuzhal eduththu | Govardhana came with his flute in hand, |
| Antha godhaiyai pol naanum enai ninaiththu | Imagining myself to be like Godhai (Andal), |
| Ingu govarththanan vanthaan kuzhal eduththu | Here, Govardhana came holding his flute, |
| Antha godhaiyai pol naanum enai ninaiththu | Imagining myself to be like Godhai (Andal), |
| Female | |
| Govarththanan vanthaan kuzhal eduththu | Govardhana came with his flute in hand, |
| Antha godhaiyai pol naanum enai ninaiththu | Imagining myself to be like Godhai (Andal), |
| Ingu govarththanan vanthaan kuzhal eduththu | Here, Govardhana came holding his flute, |
| Kuzhal eduththu…. | Taking up the flute... |
| Female | |
| Kolam pala kaatti kuzhalilum sugam kootti | Displaying many forms and enhancing delight through his flute, |
| Kulungum isaiyil enai anaiththu | Embracing me within the vibrant, cascading music, |
| Kolam pala kaatti kuzhalilum sugam kootti | Displaying many forms and enhancing delight through his flute, |
| Kulungum isaiyil enai anaiththu | Embracing me within the vibrant, cascading music, |
| Female | |
| Gogula mani maayan kosalai thiru mainthan | The jewel of Gokulam, the enchanting one, the holy son of Kausalya, |
| Gogula mani maayan kosalai thiru mainthan | The jewel of Gokulam, the enchanting one, the holy son of Kausalya, |
| Koduththu eduththu rasiththu suvaiththu | Giving and receiving, admiring and relishing, |
| Radhaiyudan paavai enai saernthidavae | To unite me, a maiden, alongside Radha, |
| Female | |
| Govarththanan vanthaan kuzhal eduththu | Govardhana came with his flute in hand, |
| Kuzhal eduththu…. | Taking up the flute... |
| Female | |
| Idaiyil Aabaranam kulunga | As the ornaments around his waist jingle and sway, |
| Avan nadaiyil gangai nadhi mayanga | As even the Ganges river gets entranced by his graceful walk, |
| Kuzhalilum kuralilum amuthena suvai vara | As nectar-like sweetness flows from both his flute and voice, |
| Kurunagai thirumagan arugil vara | As the divine son with a gentle smile approaches close, |
| Female | |
| Orae ninaivil orae uravil | In a single focused thought, within a singular bond, |
| Idhey mugaththai sathaa ninaiththu thunai varavae | Constantly cherishing this face so he comes as my companion, |
| Yamunaiyil oru iram odhukkinaan | He created a gentle touch of intimacy by the river Yamuna, |
| Enakku nee unakku naan | Saying, 'You are for me, and I am for you,' |
| Avanai ninaiththaen manathai koduththaen | I thought of him and surrendered my heart, |
| Inimael avanai endrum maravaen | From now on, I will never forget him, |
| Avanai ninaiththaen manathai koduththaen | I thought of him and surrendered my heart, |
| Inimael avanai endrum maravaen | From now on, I will never forget him, |
| Female | |
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| Male | |
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| Female | |
| Govarththanan vanthaan kuzhal eduththu | Govardhana came with his flute in hand, |
| Kuzhal eduththu…. | Taking up the flute... |
கோவர்த்தனன் வந்தான் குழல் எடுத்து
அந்த கோதையை போல் நானும் எனை நினைத்து
இங்கு கோவர்த்தனன் வந்தான் குழல் எடுத்து
அந்த கோதையை போல் நானும் எனை நினைத்து...
Govardhana came with his flute in hand,
Imagining myself to be like Godhai (Andal),
Here, Govardhana came holding his flute,
Imagining myself to be like Godhai (Andal),
கோவர்த்தனன் வந்தான் குழல் எடுத்து
அந்த கோதையை போல் நானும் எனை நினைத்து
இங்கு கோவர்த்தனன் வந்தான் குழல் எடுத்து
குழல் எடுத்து......
Govardhana came with his flute in hand,
Imagining myself to be like Godhai (Andal),
Here, Govardhana came holding his flute,
Taking up the flute...
கோலம் பல காட்டி குழலிலும் சுகம் கூட்டி
குலுங்கும் இசையில் எனை அணைத்து
கோலம் பல காட்டி குழலிலும் சுகம் கூட்டி
குலுங்கும் இசையில் எனை அணைத்து
Displaying many forms and enhancing delight through his flute,
Embracing me within the vibrant, cascading music,
Displaying many forms and enhancing delight through his flute,
Embracing me within the vibrant, cascading music,
கோகுல மணி மாயன் கோசலை திரு மைந்தன்
கோகுல மணி மாயன் கோசலை திரு மைந்தன்
கொடுத்து எடுத்து ரசித்து சுவைத்து
ராதையுடன் பாவை எனை சேர்த்திடவே.....
The jewel of Gokulam, the enchanting one, the holy son of Kausalya,
The jewel of Gokulam, the enchanting one, the holy son of Kausalya,
Giving and receiving, admiring and relishing,
To unite me, a maiden, alongside Radha,
பெண்
: கோவர்த்தனன் வந்தான் குழல் எடுத்து
குழல் எடுத்து.....
Govardhana came with his flute in hand,
Taking up the flute...
இடையில் ஆபரணம் குலுங்க
அவன் நடையில் கங்கை நதி மயங்க
குழலிலும் குரலிலும் அமுதென சுவை வர
குறுநகை திருமகன் அருகில் வர
As the ornaments around his waist jingle and sway,
As even the Ganges river gets entranced by his graceful walk,
As nectar-like sweetness flows from both his flute and voice,
As the divine son with a gentle smile approaches close,
ஒரே நினைவில் ஒரே உறவில்
இதே முகத்தை சதா நினைத்து துணை வரவே
யமுனையில் ஒரு இடம் ஒதுக்கினான்
எனக்கு நீ உனக்கு நான்
அவனை நினைத்தேன் மனதை கொடுத்தேன்
இனிமேல் அவனை என்றும் மறவேன்...
அவனை நினைத்தேன் மனதை கொடுத்தேன்
இனிமேல் அவனை என்றும் மறவேன்...
In a single focused thought, within a singular bond,
Constantly cherishing this face so he comes as my companion,
He created a gentle touch of intimacy by the river Yamuna,
Saying, 'You are for me, and I am for you,'
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,
...............................
..........................
கோவர்த்தனன் வந்தான் குழல் எடுத்து
குழல் எடுத்து.....ஊ.....
Govardhana came with his flute in hand,
Taking up the flute...
Govarththanan vanthaan kuzhal eduththu
Govardhana came with his flute in hand,
Antha godhaiyai pol naanum enai ninaiththu
Imagining myself to be like Godhai (Andal),
Ingu govarththanan vanthaan kuzhal eduththu
Here, Govardhana came holding his flute,
Antha godhaiyai pol naanum enai ninaiththu
Imagining myself to be like Godhai (Andal),
Govarththanan vanthaan kuzhal eduththu
Govardhana came with his flute in hand,
Antha godhaiyai pol naanum enai ninaiththu
Imagining myself to be like Godhai (Andal),
Ingu govarththanan vanthaan kuzhal eduththu
Here, Govardhana came holding his flute,
Kuzhal eduththu….
Taking up the flute...
Kolam pala kaatti kuzhalilum sugam kootti
Displaying many forms and enhancing delight through his flute,
Kulungum isaiyil enai anaiththu
Embracing me within the vibrant, cascading music,
Kolam pala kaatti kuzhalilum sugam kootti
Displaying many forms and enhancing delight through his flute,
Kulungum isaiyil enai anaiththu
Embracing me within the vibrant, cascading music,
Gogula mani maayan kosalai thiru mainthan
The jewel of Gokulam, the enchanting one, the holy son of Kausalya,
Gogula mani maayan kosalai thiru mainthan
The jewel of Gokulam, the enchanting one, the holy son of Kausalya,
Koduththu eduththu rasiththu suvaiththu
Giving and receiving, admiring and relishing,
Radhaiyudan paavai enai saernthidavae
To unite me, a maiden, alongside Radha,
Govarththanan vanthaan kuzhal eduththu
Govardhana came with his flute in hand,
Kuzhal eduththu….
Taking up the flute...
Idaiyil Aabaranam kulunga
As the ornaments around his waist jingle and sway,
Avan nadaiyil gangai nadhi mayanga
As even the Ganges river gets entranced by his graceful walk,
Kuzhalilum kuralilum amuthena suvai vara
As nectar-like sweetness flows from both his flute and voice,
Kurunagai thirumagan arugil vara
As the divine son with a gentle smile approaches close,
Orae ninaivil orae uravil
In a single focused thought, within a singular bond,
Idhey mugaththai sathaa ninaiththu thunai varavae
Constantly cherishing this face so he comes as my companion,
Yamunaiyil oru iram odhukkinaan
He created a gentle touch of intimacy by the river Yamuna,
Enakku nee unakku naan
Saying, 'You are for me, and I am for you,'
Avanai ninaiththaen manathai koduththaen
I thought of him and surrendered my heart,
Inimael avanai endrum maravaen
From now on, I will never forget him,
Avanai ninaiththaen manathai koduththaen
I thought of him and surrendered my heart,
Inimael avanai endrum maravaen
From now on, I will never forget him,
……………..
…………………
Govarththanan vanthaan kuzhal eduththu
Govardhana came with his flute in hand,
Kuzhal eduththu….
Taking up the flute...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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