Kettathum Koduppavane
From Deiva Magan · 1969
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Deiva Magan1969
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kettathum koduppavaen krishna krishna | The one who grants as soon as asked, Krishna, Krishna |
| Geedhaiyin naayaganae krishna krishana | Hero of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna, Krishna |
| Kettathum koduppavaen krishna krishna | The one who grants as soon as asked, Krishna, Krishna |
| Geedhaiyin naayaganae krishna krishana | Hero of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna, Krishna |
| Male | |
| Yaettriya dheepathilae krishna krishna | In the lamp that has been lit, Krishna, Krishna |
| Yaettriya dheepathilae krishna krishna | In the lamp that has been lit, Krishna, Krishna |
| Yaezhaigal manathai vaiththom krishna krishna | We, the poor, have placed our hearts, Krishna, Krishna |
| Male | |
| Saattriya maalaiyilae krishna krishna | In the garland offered in reverence, Krishna, Krishna |
| Dharmaththai thaedi nindrom krishna krishna | We stood seeking righteousness, Krishna, Krishna |
| Male | |
| Kettathum koduppavaen krishna krishna | The one who grants as soon as asked, Krishna, Krishna |
| Geedhaiyin naayaganae….. | Hero of the Bhagavad Gita... |
| Male | |
| Thaayidam vaazhnthathillai krishna krishna | I have not lived with a mother, Krishna, Krishna |
| Thanthaiyai arinthathillai krishna krishna | I have not known a father, Krishna, Krishna |
| Thaayidam vaazhnthathillai krishna krishna | I have not lived with a mother, Krishna, Krishna |
| Thanthaiyai arinthathillai krishna krishna | I have not known a father, Krishna, Krishna |
| Male | |
| Oridam nee koduththaai krishna krishna | You gave a small place, Krishna, Krishna |
| Oridam nee koduththaai krishna | You gave a small place, Krishna |
| Adhai ulagaththil vaazha vidu krishna krishna | Let it survive in this world, Krishna, Krishna |
| Ulagaththil vaazha vidu | Let it live in this world |
| Male | |
| Kettathum koduppavaen krishna krishna | The one who grants as soon as asked, Krishna, Krishna |
| Geedhaiyin naayaganae krishna krishana | Hero of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna, Krishna |
| Male | |
| Nee ulla sannathiyae krishna krishna | The divine presence where you reside, Krishna, Krishna |
| Nenjukku nimmathiyae krishna krishna | Is true peace for the heart, Krishna, Krishna |
| Kovilil kudi pugunthom krishna krishna | We took refuge in the temple, Krishna, Krishna |
| Kudai nizhal thantharulvaai krishna krishna | Please grant us the shelter of your protective shade, Krishna, Krishna |
| Kovilil kudi pugunthom krishna krishna | We took refuge in the temple, Krishna, Krishna |
| Kudai nizhal thantharulvaai krishna krishna | Please grant us the shelter of your protective shade, Krishna, Krishna |
| Male | |
| Krishna……aaa….aaa….. | Krishna... ah... ah... |
| Krishna……aaa….aaa….. | Krishna... ah... ah... |
| Krishna krishna | Krishna, Krishna |
| Krishna krishna….. | Krishna, Krishna... |
| Male | |
| Ennaiyillaathoru | Without any oil |
| Dheepam erinthathu krishna krishna | A lamp burned bright, Krishna, Krishna |
| Unnai ninainthathu | Thinking of you |
| Urugi irunthathu krishna krishna | It melted in devotion, Krishna, Krishna |
| Male | |
| Kangalai pol emai | Like eyelids protecting the eyes |
| Kaval purinthathu krishna krishna | It guarded us, Krishna, Krishna |
| Kannan thiruvadi | The holy feet of Lord Krishna |
| Enniyirunthathu krishna krishna | Were kept constantly in mind, Krishna, Krishna |
| Male | |
| Krishna krishna | Krishna, Krishna |
| Krishna krishna….. | Krishna, Krishna... |
| Male | |
| Kettathum koduppavaen krishna krishna | The one who grants as soon as asked, Krishna, Krishna |
| Geedhaiyin naayaganae krishna krishana | Hero of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna, Krishna |
கேட்டதும் கொடுப்பவனே கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
கீதையின் நாயகனே கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
கேட்டதும் கொடுப்பவனே கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
கீதையின் நாயகனே கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
The one who grants as soon as asked, Krishna, Krishna
Hero of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna, Krishna
The one who grants as soon as asked, Krishna, Krishna
Hero of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna, Krishna
ஏற்றிய தீபத்திலே கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
ஏற்றிய தீபத்திலே கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
ஏழைகள் மனதை வைத்தோம் கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
In the lamp that has been lit, Krishna, Krishna
In the lamp that has been lit, Krishna, Krishna
We, the poor, have placed our hearts, Krishna, Krishna
சாற்றிய மாலையிலே கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
தர்மத்தைத் தேடி நின்றோம் கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
In the garland offered in reverence, Krishna, Krishna
We stood seeking righteousness, Krishna, Krishna
கேட்டதும் கொடுப்பவனே கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
கீதையின் நாயகனே.......
The one who grants as soon as asked, Krishna, Krishna
Hero of the Bhagavad Gita...
தாயிடம் வாழ்ந்ததில்லை கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
தந்தையை அறிந்ததில்லை கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
தாயிடம் வாழ்ந்ததில்லை கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
தந்தையை அறிந்ததில்லை கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
I have not lived with a mother, Krishna, Krishna
I have not known a father, Krishna, Krishna
I have not lived with a mother, Krishna, Krishna
I have not known a father, Krishna, Krishna
ஓரிடம் நீ கொடுத்தாய் கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
ஓரிடம் நீ கொடுத்தாய் கிருஷ்ணா
அதை உலகத்தில் வாழ விடு கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
உலகத்தில் வாழ விடு
You gave a small place, Krishna, Krishna
You gave a small place, Krishna
Let it survive in this world, Krishna, Krishna
Let it live in this world
கேட்டதும் கொடுப்பவனே கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
கீதையின் நாயகனே கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
The one who grants as soon as asked, Krishna, Krishna
Hero of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna, Krishna
நீ உள்ள சன்னிதியே கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
நெஞ்சுக்கு நிம்மதியே கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
கோவிலில் குடி புகுந்தோம் கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
குடை நிழல் தந்தருள்வாய் கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
கோவிலில் குடி புகுந்தோம் கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
குடை நிழல் தந்தருள்வாய் கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
The divine presence where you reside, Krishna, Krishna
Is true peace for the heart, Krishna, Krishna
We took refuge in the temple, Krishna, Krishna
Please grant us the shelter of your protective shade, Krishna, Krishna
We took refuge in the temple, Krishna, Krishna
Please grant us the shelter of your protective shade, Krishna, Krishna
கிருஷ்ணா.....ஆஅ....ஆஅ....
கிருஷ்ணா.....ஆஅ....ஆஅ....
கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா.....
Krishna... ah... ah...
Krishna... ah... ah...
Krishna, Krishna
Krishna, Krishna...
எண்ணெயில்லாதொரு
தீபம் எரிந்தது கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
உன்னை நினைந்தது
உருகி இருந்தது கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
Without any oil
A lamp burned bright, Krishna, Krishna
Thinking of you
It melted in devotion, Krishna, Krishna
கண்களைப் போல் எமை
காவல் புரிந்தது கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
கண்ணன் திருவடி
எண்ணியிருந்தது கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
Like eyelids protecting the eyes
It guarded us, Krishna, Krishna
The holy feet of Lord Krishna
Were kept constantly in mind, Krishna, Krishna
கிருஷ்ணா......கிருஷ்ணா........
கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
Krishna, Krishna
Krishna, Krishna...
கேட்டதும் கொடுப்பவனே கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
கீதையின் நாயகனே கிருஷ்ணா கிருஷ்ணா
The one who grants as soon as asked, Krishna, Krishna
Hero of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna, Krishna
Kettathum koduppavaen krishna krishna
The one who grants as soon as asked, Krishna, Krishna
Geedhaiyin naayaganae krishna krishana
Hero of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna, Krishna
Kettathum koduppavaen krishna krishna
The one who grants as soon as asked, Krishna, Krishna
Geedhaiyin naayaganae krishna krishana
Hero of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna, Krishna
Yaettriya dheepathilae krishna krishna
In the lamp that has been lit, Krishna, Krishna
Yaettriya dheepathilae krishna krishna
In the lamp that has been lit, Krishna, Krishna
Yaezhaigal manathai vaiththom krishna krishna
We, the poor, have placed our hearts, Krishna, Krishna
Saattriya maalaiyilae krishna krishna
In the garland offered in reverence, Krishna, Krishna
Dharmaththai thaedi nindrom krishna krishna
We stood seeking righteousness, Krishna, Krishna
Kettathum koduppavaen krishna krishna
The one who grants as soon as asked, Krishna, Krishna
Geedhaiyin naayaganae…..
Hero of the Bhagavad Gita...
Thaayidam vaazhnthathillai krishna krishna
I have not lived with a mother, Krishna, Krishna
Thanthaiyai arinthathillai krishna krishna
I have not known a father, Krishna, Krishna
Thaayidam vaazhnthathillai krishna krishna
I have not lived with a mother, Krishna, Krishna
Thanthaiyai arinthathillai krishna krishna
I have not known a father, Krishna, Krishna
Oridam nee koduththaai krishna krishna
You gave a small place, Krishna, Krishna
Oridam nee koduththaai krishna
You gave a small place, Krishna
Adhai ulagaththil vaazha vidu krishna krishna
Let it survive in this world, Krishna, Krishna
Ulagaththil vaazha vidu
Let it live in this world
Kettathum koduppavaen krishna krishna
The one who grants as soon as asked, Krishna, Krishna
Geedhaiyin naayaganae krishna krishana
Hero of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna, Krishna
Nee ulla sannathiyae krishna krishna
The divine presence where you reside, Krishna, Krishna
Nenjukku nimmathiyae krishna krishna
Is true peace for the heart, Krishna, Krishna
Kovilil kudi pugunthom krishna krishna
We took refuge in the temple, Krishna, Krishna
Kudai nizhal thantharulvaai krishna krishna
Please grant us the shelter of your protective shade, Krishna, Krishna
Kovilil kudi pugunthom krishna krishna
We took refuge in the temple, Krishna, Krishna
Kudai nizhal thantharulvaai krishna krishna
Please grant us the shelter of your protective shade, Krishna, Krishna
Krishna……aaa….aaa…..
Krishna... ah... ah...
Krishna……aaa….aaa…..
Krishna... ah... ah...
Krishna krishna
Krishna, Krishna
Krishna krishna…..
Krishna, Krishna...
Ennaiyillaathoru
Without any oil
Dheepam erinthathu krishna krishna
A lamp burned bright, Krishna, Krishna
Unnai ninainthathu
Thinking of you
Urugi irunthathu krishna krishna
It melted in devotion, Krishna, Krishna
Kangalai pol emai
Like eyelids protecting the eyes
Kaval purinthathu krishna krishna
It guarded us, Krishna, Krishna
Kannan thiruvadi
The holy feet of Lord Krishna
Enniyirunthathu krishna krishna
Were kept constantly in mind, Krishna, Krishna
Krishna krishna
Krishna, Krishna
Krishna krishna…..
Krishna, Krishna...
Kettathum koduppavaen krishna krishna
The one who grants as soon as asked, Krishna, Krishna
Geedhaiyin naayaganae krishna krishana
Hero of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna, Krishna
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Kettathum Koduppavan Krishna is an iconic devotional song from the 1969 landmark Tamil film Deiva Magan. Sung with profound depth by T. M. Soundararajan and composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan, the song is a heartfelt prayer of refuge, sorrow, and ultimate faith in Lord Krishna.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Epizeuxis / Devotional Refrain
“Kettathum koduppavaen krishna krishna”
Repetition of 'Krishna Krishna' at the end of lines builds a rhythmic, meditative, and deep devotional fervor.
Simile (Upama)
“Kangalai pol emai Kaval purinthathu krishna krishna”
Comparing divine protection and grace to eyelids naturally guarding the eyes.
Metaphor (Rupaka)
“Ennaiyillaathoru Dheepam erinthathu krishna krishna”
Metaphorically describing a heart filled with faith as a lamp that burns miraculously without oil.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Ennaiyillaathoru ... Unnai ninainthathu”
The second consonant sound 'nn' matches between 'Ennaiyillaathoru' and 'Unnai ninainthathu'.
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Trivia
Deiva Magan (1969), starring Sivaji Ganesan in a triple role, was the first Tamil film to be officially submitted by India for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. This song stands as one of Kannadasan's finest devotional compositions written for film.
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