Irul Niraindhadhaai Irukkum
From Bhakta Prahlada · 1967
- Lyricist
- V. Seetharaman
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- S. Rajeswara Rao
- Details
- Bhakta Prahlada1967
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Irul irundhadhaai irukkum | It seems as though darkness prevails, |
| Illara kadalinul sikkinom | We are trapped inside the ocean of worldly life. |
| Palar kandilar | Many fail to see or understand this, |
| Paaril deivathin padaippinil nammail | In God's creation here on Earth, among us, |
| Vaettrumai pagai indriyae | Without any differences or enmity, |
| Sagalamum avanin dhivyaleela maayam endru | Realizing that everything is His divine play and illusion, |
| Vishnuvin dhyanam seidhu | By meditating upon Lord Vishnu, |
| Naam avanai adainthida vendum | We must reach and attain Him, |
| Enadhu thandhaiyae…ye.. | Oh my father...! |
இருள் இருந்ததாய் இருக்கும்
இல்லற கடலினுள் சிக்கினோம்
பலன் கண்டிலர்
பாரில் தெய்வத்தின் படைப்பினில் நம்மில்
வேற்றுமை பகை இன்றியே
சகலமும் அவனின் திவ்யலீலா மாயம் என்று
விஷ்ணுவின் த்யானம் செய்து
நாம் அவனை அடைந்திட வேண்டும் ..
எனது தந்தையே ...ஏ
It seems as though darkness prevails,
We are trapped inside the ocean of worldly life.
Many fail to see or understand this,
In God's creation here on Earth, among us,
Without any differences or enmity,
Realizing that everything is His divine play and illusion,
By meditating upon Lord Vishnu,
We must reach and attain Him,
Oh my father...!
வசனம் :
.....................
Irul irundhadhaai irukkum
It seems as though darkness prevails,
Illara kadalinul sikkinom
We are trapped inside the ocean of worldly life.
Palar kandilar
Many fail to see or understand this,
Paaril deivathin padaippinil nammail
In God's creation here on Earth, among us,
Vaettrumai pagai indriyae
Without any differences or enmity,
Sagalamum avanin dhivyaleela maayam endru
Realizing that everything is His divine play and illusion,
Vishnuvin dhyanam seidhu
By meditating upon Lord Vishnu,
Naam avanai adainthida vendum
We must reach and attain Him,
Enadhu thandhaiyae…ye..
Oh my father...!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song fragment captures young Prahlada imparting spiritual wisdom to his father, King Hiranyakashipu. Prahlada reflects on how human beings become lost in the dark ocean of domestic attachments and material illusions without realizing the true divine purpose of existence. He advocates for universal harmony without enmity or prejudice, emphasizing that the entire cosmos is Lord Vishnu's divine play (dhivyaleela). The ultimate goal, as he preaches, is to transcend worldly desires through pure devotion and meditation on Vishnu to achieve spiritual liberation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Illara kadalinul sikkinom”
Comparing domestic/family life to a dark, inescapable ocean ('Illara kadal').
Monai (Initial Assonance)
“Irul irundhadhaai irukkum / Illara kadalinul sikkinom”
The repetition of the 'I' vowel sound at the start of consecutive lines ('Irul', 'Illara').
Philosophical Diction
“Sagalamum avanin dhivyaleela maayam endru”
The inclusion of classical spiritual terms like 'dhivyaleela' (divine play), 'maayam' (illusion), and 'dhyanam' (meditation).
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Trivia
Bhakta Prahlada (1967) was a grand mythological film produced by AVM Productions simultaneously in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada. The iconic role of young Prahlada was played by child actress Roja Ramani, with legendary singer P. Susheela providing the playback singing, conveying profound spiritual emotion.
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