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Lyrics & meaning

Kannan Vandhan

From Ramu · 1966

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Ramu1966

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Nambinaar keduvathillaiThose who believe will never be ruined
Naangu marai theerppuThat is the verdict of the four Vedas
Nallavarkkum ezhaiyarkkumFor the good and the poor alike
Aandavanae kaappuGod is the ultimate protector
Pasikku virunthaavaanHe becomes food for hunger
Noikku marunthaavaanHe becomes medicine for illness
Paranthaaman sannathikkuTo the presence of the Supreme Being
Vaaraai nenjaeCome, oh my heart!
Male
Kannan vanthaanLord Krishna arrived
Angae kannan vanthaanThere Lord Krishna arrived
Ezhai kanneerai kandathumUpon seeing the tears of the poor
Kannan vanthaanLord Krishna arrived
Male
Kannan vanthaanLord Krishna arrived
Angae kannan vanthaanThere Lord Krishna arrived
Ezhai kanneerai kandathumUpon seeing the tears of the poor
Kannan vanthaanLord Krishna arrived
Kannan vanthaan…aaann….Lord Krishna arrived...
Male
{Thedi nindra kangalilae{In the eyes that searched for Him
Kannan vanthaanLord Krishna arrived
Dheepam ondru kaiyil konduCarrying a lamp in His hand
Kannan vanthaan} (2)Lord Krishna arrived} (2)
Male
Kettavarkku kettapadiAs requested by those who asked
Kannan vanthaanLord Krishna arrived
Kelviyilae pathilaagaAs the answer to every question
Kannan vanthaanLord Krishna arrived
Male
Dharmam ennum theril yeriRiding the chariot named Righteousness
Kannan vanthaanLord Krishna arrived
Thaalaatha thuyar theerkkaTo eliminate unbearable sorrow
Kannan vanthaanLord Krishna arrived
Kannan vanthaanLord Krishna arrived
Maaya kannan vanthaanThe mystical Krishna arrived
Kannan vanthaanLord Krishna arrived
Male
Kannan vanthaanLord Krishna arrived
Angae kannan vanthaanThere Lord Krishna arrived
Ezhai kanneerai kandathumUpon seeing the tears of the poor
Kannan vanthaanLord Krishna arrived
Kannan vanthaan…aaann….Lord Krishna arrived...
Male
{Mudavargalai nadakkavaikkum{Making the disabled walk
BrinthaavanamIs Vrindavan
Moodargalai ariyavaikkumMaking the ignorant gain knowledge
Brinthaavanam} (2)Is Vrindavan} (2)
Male
{Kurudargalai kaanavaikkum{Making the blind see
BrinthaavanamIs Vrindavan
Oomaigalai pesavaikkumMaking the mute speak
Brinthaavanam} (2)Is Vrindavan} (2)
Male
Adaiyaatha kathavirukkumA sanctuary with doors that never close
SannithaanamIs His divine presence
Anjaatha sollirukkumWhere fearless words reside
SannithaanamIs His divine presence
SannithaanamDivine presence
Kannan sannithaanamKrishna's divine presence
SannithaanamDivine presence
Male
Kannan vanthaanLord Krishna arrived
Angae kannan vanthaanThere Lord Krishna arrived
Ezhai kanneerai kandathumUpon seeing the tears of the poor
Kannan vanthaanLord Krishna arrived
Kannan vanthaan…aaann….Lord Krishna arrived...
Male
Kannaa…aaa..Oh Krishna...
Kannaa ..kannaaOh Krishna... Oh Krishna
Male
{Karunai ennum kan thiranthu{Opening the eyes of mercy
KaattavendumYou must reveal yourself
Kaaval ennum kai neettiExtending the hand of protection
Kaakkavendum} (2)You must protect us} (2)
Male
{Kani mazhalai kuralkoduththu{Granting a sweet childlike voice
PaadavendumTo sing
Kan maraintha thaayum athaiEven the departed mother
Kettkavendum} (2)Must hear it} (2)
Male
{Kavalaigalai unnidaththil{My worries unto you
Thanthen kannaI surrendered, oh Krishna
Karunaiyae arul seiyyaOh Personification of Mercy, to bestow grace
Varuvaai kanna} (2)Please come, oh Krishna} (2)
Male
Kannaa…kannaaa..Oh Krishna... Oh Krishna...
Kannaa ..kannaaOh Krishna... Oh Krishna
Chorus
Kannan vanthaanLord Krishna arrived
Angae kannan vanthaanThere Lord Krishna arrived
Ezhai kanneerai kandathumUpon seeing the tears of the poor
Kannan vanthaanLord Krishna arrived
Kannan vanthaan…aaann….Lord Krishna arrived...
Kannan vanthaanLord Krishna arrived

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This iconic devotional song from the 1966 film Ramu expresses deep faith, spiritual solace, and divine intervention. The lyrics declare that those who place complete faith in the divine will never be abandoned or ruined, as affirmed by scripture. Lord Krishna is depicted as the ultimate savior who responds to the suffering and tears of the poor, acting as food for the hungry, medicine for the sick, and light for those searching in darkness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emonai (Second letter rhyming / assonance)

Pasikku virunthaavaan / Noikku marunthaavaan

The second consonant sound 'si' and 'i'/'ik' rhyme in 'Pasikku' and 'Noikku', establishing a rhythmic parallelism.

Anaphora (Repetition)

Kannan vanthaan / Angae kannan vanthaan

The deliberate repetition of the phrase 'Kannan vanthaan' emphasizes the joyous arrival of the divine savior.

Metaphor

Dharmam ennum theril yeri

Righteousness (Dharmam) is metaphorically visualized as a chariot ('ther') on which Krishna arrives.

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Trivia

Composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Kannadasan, 'Kannan Vanthaan' from the hit movie Ramu (1966) features soulful vocal performance by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela. The film was a huge commercial success and was legendary for its emotional musical score.

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