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Kanna Manivanna

From Sisubalan · 1974

Lyricist
Poovai Senguttavan
Singer
M. R. Vijaya
Music director
Kunnakudi Vaithiyanathan
Movie name
Sisubalan
Movie release year
1974
Lyrics added on
19 Apr 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kannaa manivannaa
Kannaa manivannaa
Enthan ennaththil
Uravaadum kannaa
Kannaa manivannaa
Enthan ennaththil
Uravaadum kannaa
Ponnaana un perai
Sonnaalum perinbamae
Ponnaana un perai
Sonnaalum perinbamae
Ennaalum un sevai ananthamae
Kannaa manivannaa
Enthan ennaththil
Uravaadum kannaa
Kannaa ennaththil
Uravaadum kannaa
Ullam unthan ullam
Adhu karunaiyai pozhinthida thullum
Ullam unthan ullam
Adhu karunaiyai pozhinthida thullum
Vellai manam konda pillaiyum neeyae
Vinthaigal seithidum maayavan neeyae
Vellai manam konda pillaiyum neeyae
Vinthaigal seithidum maayavan neeyae
Ennaalum un sevai ananthamae
Kannaa manivannaa
Enthan ennaththil
Uravaadum kannaa
Kannaa ennaththil
Uravaadum kannaa
Vedham nangu vedham
Unthan pugazh thannai paadidum geedham
Vedham nangu vedham
Unthan pugazh thannai paadidum geedham
Venguzhal oodhidum venukobalanae
Venguzhal oodhidum venukobalanae
Devargal pottridum devagi mainthanae
Venguzhal oodhidum venukobalanae
Devargal pottridum devagi mainthanae
Ennaalum unsevai ananthamae
Kannaa manivannaa
Enthan ennaththil
Uravaadum kannaa
Ponnaana un perai
Sonnaalum perinbamae
Ennaalum un sevai ananthamae
Kannaa manivannaa
Enthan ennaththil
Uravaadum kannaa
Kannaa ennaththil
Uravaadum kannaa
O Krishna, jewel-hued Lord!
O Krishna, jewel-hued Lord!
In my thoughts,
you play and dwell, O Krishna!
O Krishna, jewel-hued Lord!
In my thoughts,
you play and dwell, O Krishna!
Even just speaking your precious name
brings supreme joy!
Even just speaking your precious name
brings supreme joy!
Serving you every day is pure bliss...
O Krishna, jewel-hued Lord!
In my thoughts,
you play and dwell, O Krishna!
O Krishna, in my thoughts,
you play and dwell, O Krishna!
Your heart, yes, your heart,
leaps with joy to shower your mercy!
Your heart, yes, your heart,
leaps with joy to shower your mercy!
You are the child with a pure, innocent heart,
and you are the wondrous Lord who works miracles!
You are the child with a pure, innocent heart,
and you are the wondrous Lord who works miracles!
Serving you every day is pure bliss...
O Krishna, jewel-hued Lord!
In my thoughts,
you play and dwell, O Krishna!
O Krishna, in my thoughts,
you play and dwell, O Krishna!
The Vedas, all four Vedas,
are songs singing your glory!
The Vedas, all four Vedas,
are songs singing your glory!
O Venugopala, playing your sweet flute,
O Venugopala, playing your sweet flute,
O son of Devaki, praised by the gods!
O Venugopala, playing your sweet flute,
O son of Devaki, praised by the gods!
Serving you every day is pure bliss...
O Krishna, jewel-hued Lord!
In my thoughts,
you play and dwell, O Krishna!
Even just speaking your precious name
brings supreme joy!
Serving you every day is pure bliss...
O Krishna, jewel-hued Lord!
In my thoughts,
you play and dwell, O Krishna!
O Krishna, in my thoughts,
you play and dwell, O Krishna!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This soul-stirring devotional song from 'Sisubalan' (1974) expresses deep surrender and love for Lord Krishna. The singer reflects on how constantly remembering Krishna fills the heart with supreme bliss. Describing Krishna's compassionate nature, the lyrics portray him as a pure-hearted divine child who performs magical miracles and whose divine mercy constantly flows to his devotees. The song further elevates Krishna's stature by stating that all four sacred Vedas exist to sing his praises. He is glorified as Venugopala, the flutist, and Devaki's son revered by the gods. Uttering his name and offering continuous service to him remains the highest joy for the devotee.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Ponnaana un perai / Sonnaalum perinbamae”

Matching second consonants across lines ('nn' in Ponnaana and Sonnaalum) creates musical harmony.

Monaai (Alliteration)

“Venguzhal oodhidum venukobalanae”

Repetition of the 'Ve' sound at the beginning of words creates rhythmic flow.

Uruvam (Metaphor)

“Ponnaana un perai”

Comparing the Lord's name to gold ('Ponnaana un perai') symbolizes its priceless and divine value.

Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Ullam unthan ullam”

Repeating words like 'Ullam' and 'Vedham' enhances emotional emphasis and devotional fervour.

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Trivia

'Sisubalan' (1974) features classical devotional compositions set to music by the legendary composer M. S. Viswanathan. The lyricist Poovai Senguttavan wrote several popular devotional numbers, and singer M. R. Vijaya's serene rendition made 'Kannaa manivannaa' a beloved devotional song aired frequently on Tamil radio.

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