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Lyrics & meaning

Hari Hari Gokula

From Thirumal Perumai · 1968

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, Master Maharajan, P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Thirumal Perumai1968

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Hari hari gokula ramanaa undhanHari Hari, O delight of Gokula, your
Thiruvadi saranam kannaaSacred feet are my refuge, Lord Krishna!
Sri hari hari gokula ramanaa undhanSri Hari Hari, O delight of Gokula, your
Thiruvadi saranam kannaaSacred feet are my refuge, Lord Krishna!
Male
Sri hari hari gokula ramanaa undhanSri Hari Hari, O delight of Gokula, your
Thiruvadi saranam kannaaSacred feet are my refuge, Lord Krishna!
Sri hari hari gokula ramanaa undhanSri Hari Hari, O delight of Gokula, your
Thiruvadi saranam kannaaSacred feet are my refuge, Lord Krishna!
Male
Baaradha dhevaa paandavar naesaaGod of the land of Bharath, beloved protector of the Pandavas,
Female
Padha malar panindhomaeWe bow down at your divine lotus feet!
Male
Baaradha dhevaa paandavar naesaaGod of the land of Bharath, beloved protector of the Pandavas,
Female
Padha malar panindhomaeWe bow down at your divine lotus feet!
Female
Sri hari hari gokula ramanaa undhanSri Hari Hari, O delight of Gokula, your
Female
Kannaa…Krishna…
Male
Kannaa…Krishna…
Female
Kannaa…Krishna…
Male
Kannaa…Krishna…
Female
Nyaana malar kannaaO Krishna, the lotus flower of supreme wisdom,
Aayar kula vilakkaeO bright lamp of the cowherd clan,
Vaanum kadalum vaarthedutha ponnuruvaeO golden form crafted from the essence of the sky and the sea!
Gaanathil uyir inathai kattuvittom kannaa…aa…Through our song, we have enchanted and bound all living beings, O Krishna!
Female
Thaanae ulagaagiBecoming the universe all by yourself,
Thanakkullae thaan adangiAnd absorbing everything back within yourself,
Maana kula maadhar manjal mugam kaathuProtecting the modesty and auspiciousness of honorable women,
Vaazhvippaai endru malar thaazh karam pattriBelieving you will elevate our lives, I hold onto your lotus feet,
Naanum thozhudhaen nambi parandhaamaaAnd pray with deep faith, O Supreme Being!
Un naamam uraikkindra nallor nalam vaazhiyavaeMay the righteous people who chant your divine name live in eternal prosperity!
Female
Hari hari gokula ramanaa undhanHari Hari, O delight of Gokula, your
Thiruvadi saranam kannaaSacred feet are my refuge, Lord Krishna!
Sri hari hari gokula ramanaa undhanSri Hari Hari, O delight of Gokula, your
Thiruvadi saranam kannaaSacred feet are my refuge, Lord Krishna!
Sri hari hari gokula ramanaa undhanSri Hari Hari, O delight of Gokula, your
Thiruvadi saranam kannaaSacred feet are my refuge, Lord Krishna!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a deeply devotional hymn celebrating the divinity, cosmic splendor, and compassionate grace of Lord Krishna (an avatar of Lord Vishnu). The singer completely surrenders at the lotus feet of Krishna, addressing Him as the savior of the Pandavas, the radiant beacon of the cowherd community, and the supreme cosmic consciousness that encompasses both the vast sky and the deep sea.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Nyaana malar kannaa / Aayar kula vilakkae

Krishna is metaphorically addressed as the 'flower of wisdom' (Nyaana malar) and the 'lamp of the cowherd clan' (Aayar kula vilakku).

Padha Malar (Lotus Feet Imagery)

Padha malar panindhomae

Translates to 'lotus feet', a traditional Indian poetic metaphor comparing divine feet to soft, sacred lotus blossoms.

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Thaanae ulagaagi / Thanakkullae thaan adangi

The second letter 'na' (ன) is repeated across adjacent lines, creating a rhythmic harmony characteristic of Tamil poetry.

Imagery

Vaanum kadalum vaarthedutha ponnuruvae

Vivid visual imagery comparing the Lord's glorious golden form to a divine masterpiece cast from the elements of the blue sky and ocean.

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Trivia

'Thirumal Perumai' (1968) is a landmark Tamil devotional film directed by A. P. Nagarajan, starring Sivaji Ganesan in multiple roles showcasing devotees of Lord Vishnu. The music for the film was composed by the legendary K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics penned by Kannadasan. The soundtrack features prominent devotional renditions by playback legends T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.

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