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Krishna Govinda

From Krishnavataram Part 1 : The Heart (Hridayam) · 2015

Lyricist
Naveen Bharathi
Singer
Malavika Rajhesh
Music director
Prasad Sashte
Movie name
Krishnavataram Part 1 : The Heart (Hridayam)
Movie release year
2015
Lyrics added on
27 Mar 2026

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Anbaai ninaithaal podhum
Arugil naan iruppen
Krishna govinda hari murari
Brindavanathil manam sanchari
Krishna govinda hari murari
Brindavanathil manam sanchari
Aadidum aiya thodangiduvaaya
Aadhi deva nee vasudeva
Arpudha pera achudha shyama
Poorna kanna adi panivome
Krishna govinda hari murari
Undhan ninaivil manam sanchari
Krishna govinda hari murari
Undhan ninaivil manam sanchari
Jai jai jai nama narayana
Devaki magane bhaktharai kaathida
Paadi vandhome pugazhai paadida
Govardhana malaiyai yendhi
Kuzhalai oodha oli milira
Jagame muttrilum unadhu uruvaai
Undhan nizhalinil adaikkalam thaedi
Sirpingae vandhu vandhu
Arugarugae undha undha
Nandhalalum inbam thandhu
Manadhinai vendrayae
Shyamavo angumingum
Kuzhaloasai sandham thangum
Dhinakku dhinakku oli mridhangam
Dhamodharavaanee
Prapanjamae unadhaga
Unadhiladhum vasamaaga
Mayilthogai peedamaga
Sagalamum arindha kove
Veyilum mazhaiyum artham nooru
Thirudiduvaan vennai kaaran
Mudivillaa mudhalumaaga
Nadanam ini arangam yerum
Nirkaamal kaalgal aada aada
Aada aada aada aada
Krishna govinda hari murari
Undhan ninaivil manam sanchari
Humming : ………………….
If you just think of me with love, that is enough,
I will be right by your side.
Krishna, Govinda, Hari, Murari,
The mind wanders freely in Brindavan.
Krishna, Govinda, Hari, Murari,
The mind wanders freely in Brindavan.
Oh dancing Lord, will you begin?
You are the primal God, oh Vasudeva,
One with wondrous names, Achyuta, Shyama,
Oh perfect Kanna (Krishna), we bow at your feet.
Krishna, Govinda, Hari, Murari,
In your thoughts, the mind wanders.
Krishna, Govinda, Hari, Murari,
In your thoughts, the mind wanders.
Hail, hail, hail to Narayana,
Oh son of Devaki, to protect your devotees,
We have come singing to praise your glory.
Lifting up Mount Govardhana,
As you play your flute and light shines bright,
The whole world turns into your form.
Seeking refuge in your shelter,
Coming right here again and again,
Drawing closer and closer,
Nandalal (Krishna) brings joy,
And you have won our hearts!
Shyama is here, there, and everywhere,
The rhythm of your flute lingers on,
The mridangam drum beats with bright rhythm,
Oh sweet voice of Damodara,
With the entire universe being yours,
And everything coming under your sway,
With peacock feathers as your throne,
Oh King who knows all things,
The sunshine and the rain hold a hundred meanings,
The butter-thief steals them all away,
As the beginning that knows no end,
The dance now takes the stage,
As feet keep dancing without ever stopping,
Dancing, dancing, dancing, dancing!
Krishna, Govinda, Hari, Murari,
In your thoughts, the mind wanders.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This devotional song is a passionate tribute to Lord Krishna, expressing deep love, reverence, and surrender. It begins with the divine assurance that sincere love is all it takes to feel Krishna's immediate presence. Through vibrant descriptions of His mythological deeds—such as lifting the Govardhana mountain, playing the flute, and stealing butter—the song celebrates His divine playfulness, majesty, and omniscience.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Refrain

“Krishna govinda hari murari”

The line featuring divine epithets recurs throughout the song to anchor the listener in meditative praise.

Imagery

“Kuzhalai oodha oli milira”

Paints a vivid sensory picture of divine music and radiating light from Krishna's flute playing.

Repetition (Anaphora/Epizeuxis)

“Nirkaamal kaalgal aada aada”

The repeated word 'aada' rhythmically mimics the non-stop movement of dancing feet.

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Trivia

This track is featured in the 2015 devotional album project 'Krishnavataram Part 1 : The Heart (Hridayam)', featuring music composed by Prasad Sashte and lyrics by Naveen Bharathi.

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