Kaasiyil Vaazhum Karunai Kadale
From Harichandra – 1968 Film · 1968
- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Harichandra – 1968 Film1968
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kasiyil vaazhum karunai kadalae | O ocean of mercy dwelling in Kasi! |
| Kasiyil vaazhum karunai kadalae | O ocean of mercy dwelling in Kasi! |
| Kadai kann paaraai adaikalam neeyae | Glance at me with the corner of your eye; you are my sole refuge. |
| Kasiyil vaazhum karunai kadalae | O ocean of mercy dwelling in Kasi! |
| Chorus :Karunai kadalae | Chorus: O ocean of mercy! |
| Male :Kadai kann paaraai adaikalam neeyae | Male: Glance at me with the corner of your eye; you are my sole refuge. |
| All :Kasiyil vaazhum karunai kadalae | All: O ocean of mercy dwelling in Kasi! |
| Male | |
| Pesidil unnai polae deivam undoo | If truth be told, is there any god equal to you? |
| Pesidil unnai polae deivam undoo | If truth be told, is there any god equal to you? |
| Per arul purinthae en thuyar theeraai | Bestow your supreme grace and end my sorrow! |
| Per arul purinthae en thuyar theeraai | Bestow your supreme grace and end my sorrow! |
| Kasiyil vaazhum karunai kadalae | O ocean of mercy dwelling in Kasi! |
| Chorus :Karunai kadalae | Chorus: O ocean of mercy! |
| Male | |
| Thanjam endrae unnai nambi vandhen | I came trusting you as my only sanctuary, |
| Nenjam punnaagi miga nondhen | My heart is wounded and deeply distressed. |
| Thanjam endrae unnai nambi vandhen | I came trusting you as my only sanctuary, |
| Nenjam punnaagi miga nondhen | My heart is wounded and deeply distressed. |
| Sanjalam theera vishvanaathaa…aaa….aa… | To relieve my agony, O Vishwanatha... |
| Sanjalam theera sathiyam nilai pera | To relieve my distress and establish truth, |
| Anjael en abayam arulvaai deva | Grant me protection, saying 'Fear not', O Lord! |
| Anjael en abayam arulvaai deva | Grant me protection, saying 'Fear not', O Lord! |
| Male | |
| Kasiyil vaazhum karunai kadalae | O ocean of mercy dwelling in Kasi! |
| Kadai kann paaraai adaikalam neeyae | Glance at me with the corner of your eye; you are my sole refuge. |
| All :Kasiyil vaazhum karunai kadalae | All: O ocean of mercy dwelling in Kasi! |
| Male :Karunai kadalae | Male: O ocean of mercy! |
| Chorus :Karunai kadalae | Chorus: O ocean of mercy! |
| Male :Karunai kadalae | Male: O ocean of mercy! |
காசியில் வாழும் கருணைக் கடலே
காசியில் வாழும் கருணைக் கடலே
கடைக்கண் பாராய் அடைக்கலம் நீயே
காசியில் வாழும் கருணைக் கடலே
குழு :
கருணைக் கடலே
கடைக்கண் பாராய் அடைக்கலம் நீயே
அனைவரும் :
காசியில் வாழும் கருணைக் கடலே
O ocean of mercy dwelling in Kasi!
O ocean of mercy dwelling in Kasi!
Glance at me with the corner of your eye; you are my sole refuge.
O ocean of mercy dwelling in Kasi!
Chorus: O ocean of mercy!
Male: Glance at me with the corner of your eye; you are my sole refuge.
All: O ocean of mercy dwelling in Kasi!
பேசிடில் உனைப் போல தெய்வம் உண்டோ
பேசிடில் உனைப் போல தெய்வம் உண்டோ
பேரருள் புரிவாய் என் துயர் தீராய்
பேரருள் புரிவாய் என் துயர் தீராய்
காசியில் வாழும் கருணைக் கடலே
குழு :
கருணைக் கடலே
If truth be told, is there any god equal to you?
If truth be told, is there any god equal to you?
Bestow your supreme grace and end my sorrow!
Bestow your supreme grace and end my sorrow!
O ocean of mercy dwelling in Kasi!
Chorus: O ocean of mercy!
தஞ்சம் என்றே உன்னை நம்பி வந்தேன்
நெஞ்சம் புண்ணாகி மிக நொந்தேன்
தஞ்சம் என்றே உன்னை நம்பி வந்தேன்
நெஞ்சம் புண்ணாகி மிக நொந்தேன்
சஞ்சலம் தீர விஸ்வநாதா ...ஆஅ....ஆ...
சஞ்சலம் தீர சத்தியம் நிலை பெற
அஞ்சேல் என் அபயம் அருள்வாய் தேவா
அஞ்சேல் என் அபயம் அருள்வாய் தேவா
I came trusting you as my only sanctuary,
My heart is wounded and deeply distressed.
I came trusting you as my only sanctuary,
My heart is wounded and deeply distressed.
To relieve my agony, O Vishwanatha...
To relieve my distress and establish truth,
Grant me protection, saying 'Fear not', O Lord!
Grant me protection, saying 'Fear not', O Lord!
காசியில் வாழும் கருணைக் கடலே
கடைக்கண் பாராய் அடைக்கலம் நீயே
அனைவரும் :
காசியில் வாழும் கருணைக் கடலே
கருணைக் கடலே
குழு :
கருணைக் கடலே
கருணைக் கடலே
O ocean of mercy dwelling in Kasi!
Glance at me with the corner of your eye; you are my sole refuge.
All: O ocean of mercy dwelling in Kasi!
Male: O ocean of mercy!
Chorus: O ocean of mercy!
Male: O ocean of mercy!
Kasiyil vaazhum karunai kadalae
O ocean of mercy dwelling in Kasi!
Kasiyil vaazhum karunai kadalae
O ocean of mercy dwelling in Kasi!
Kadai kann paaraai adaikalam neeyae
Glance at me with the corner of your eye; you are my sole refuge.
Kasiyil vaazhum karunai kadalae
O ocean of mercy dwelling in Kasi!
Chorus :Karunai kadalae
Chorus: O ocean of mercy!
Male :Kadai kann paaraai adaikalam neeyae
Male: Glance at me with the corner of your eye; you are my sole refuge.
All :Kasiyil vaazhum karunai kadalae
All: O ocean of mercy dwelling in Kasi!
Pesidil unnai polae deivam undoo
If truth be told, is there any god equal to you?
Pesidil unnai polae deivam undoo
If truth be told, is there any god equal to you?
Per arul purinthae en thuyar theeraai
Bestow your supreme grace and end my sorrow!
Per arul purinthae en thuyar theeraai
Bestow your supreme grace and end my sorrow!
Kasiyil vaazhum karunai kadalae
O ocean of mercy dwelling in Kasi!
Chorus :Karunai kadalae
Chorus: O ocean of mercy!
Thanjam endrae unnai nambi vandhen
I came trusting you as my only sanctuary,
Nenjam punnaagi miga nondhen
My heart is wounded and deeply distressed.
Thanjam endrae unnai nambi vandhen
I came trusting you as my only sanctuary,
Nenjam punnaagi miga nondhen
My heart is wounded and deeply distressed.
Sanjalam theera vishvanaathaa…aaa….aa…
To relieve my agony, O Vishwanatha...
Sanjalam theera sathiyam nilai pera
To relieve my distress and establish truth,
Anjael en abayam arulvaai deva
Grant me protection, saying 'Fear not', O Lord!
Anjael en abayam arulvaai deva
Grant me protection, saying 'Fear not', O Lord!
Kasiyil vaazhum karunai kadalae
O ocean of mercy dwelling in Kasi!
Kadai kann paaraai adaikalam neeyae
Glance at me with the corner of your eye; you are my sole refuge.
All :Kasiyil vaazhum karunai kadalae
All: O ocean of mercy dwelling in Kasi!
Male :Karunai kadalae
Male: O ocean of mercy!
Chorus :Karunai kadalae
Chorus: O ocean of mercy!
Male :Karunai kadalae
Male: O ocean of mercy!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This soulful devotional song is a passionate plea to Lord Vishwanatha (Shiva), the presiding deity of the holy city of Kasi (Varanasi). The singer, enduring immense suffering, surrenders completely to the Almighty, describing Him as a vast 'ocean of mercy' (Karunai Kadal). He begs for a single compassionate glance to heal his wounded heart, eradicate his sorrows, and uphold the power of truth (Sathiyam). By repeatedly seeking sanctuary ('Adaikalam' and 'Thanjam'), the protagonist pleads for divine protection ('Abayam') and reassurance against despair.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagamy (Metaphor / உருவகம்)
“Kasiyil vaazhum karunai kadalae”
Lord Shiva's infinite compassion is metaphorically addressed as 'Karunai Kadalae' (Ocean of Mercy).
Monaai (Initial Alliteration / மோனை)
“Kasiyil vaazhum karunai kadalae”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across words in the line ('Kasiyil', 'karunai', 'kadalae').
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme / எதுகை)
“Thanjam endrae unnai nambi vandhen / Nenjam punnaagi miga nondhen”
Consonance of the second letter 'njam' in consecutive lines ('Thanjam' / 'Nenjam').
Vinaa Porul (Rhetorical Question)
“Pesidil unnai polae deivam undoo”
A rhetorical query emphasizing the supreme and unparalleled nature of the deity.
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Trivia
This track belongs to the 1968 Tamil mythological film 'Harichandra', depicting the life of King Harishchandra who underwent extreme trials to uphold truth (Sathiyam). Written by renowned lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, the song captures the pivotal moment of divine surrender where the protagonist prays at Kasi to Lord Vishwanatha to maintain his vow of truthfulness amidst unbearable hardships.
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