Mazhai Mega Vanna
From Desam · 2002
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- K. S. Chithra, Srinivas
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Details
- Desam2002
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aaaa…aaa….aaa…. | Aaaa...aaa...aaa... |
| Aaa…aaa…haa…aaa… | Aaa...aaa...haa...aaa... |
| Mazhai mega vanna | Oh Lord, colored like a dark rain cloud! |
| Un vaidhegi ingae | Your Vaidehi (Sita) is here, |
| Poovai mandraada | Pleading and begging like a delicate flower, |
| Anbae un arul engae | My love, where is your grace? |
| Female | |
| Naavezhum vaarththaiyoo | Are these words springing from my tongue? |
| Rahupathi raamanandroo | Is it not Raghupati Rama? |
| Poojai manamdhaan koovi | The fragrant soul of worship calls out, |
| Potrum jeyaraamanandro | Is it not Jayarama whom we praise? |
| Female | |
| Raama naamam jabithendrum | Chanting the name of Rama forever, |
| Ullamidhu thembidaadho | Will this heart not gain strength? |
| Raama naamam jabithengum | Chanting the name of Rama everywhere, |
| Ulaamidhu raamaaaa | This soul wanders, calling Rama! |
| Female | |
| Pala raatchasa nangai | Surrounded by demonic women, |
| Inam meviya langai | In Lanka where their kind thrives, |
| Nenjil dhinamooraadho | Does my heart not ache daily? |
| Unai azaikkaadho | Does it not call out to you? |
| Thoondil puzhuvaai | Like a worm wriggling on a fish hook, |
| Mangai thudiththaal | This woman writhes in pain. |
| Female | |
| Mazhai mega vanna | Oh Lord, colored like a dark rain cloud! |
| Un vaidhegi ingae | Your Vaidehi is here, |
| Poovai mandraada | Pleading like a delicate flower, |
| Anbae un arul engae | My love, where is your grace? |
| Male | |
| Naan mugan peran | Grandson of the four-faced Brahma, |
| Ilangai sooran | The hero/king of Lanka, |
| Vandhaan ingae | Has come right here! |
| Kangal rendil kanalai paar | Look at the fire raging in his two eyes, |
| Kaattu theeyaaga | Spreading like a forest fire! |
| Un jabamdhaano | Is your chant all that you have? |
| Raama naamam un gadhidhaano | Is Rama's name your only refuge? |
| Raama naamam dhaan | Do you think Rama's name alone |
| Ratchchikkum ennam | Will save you? |
| Yenadi kannae seethaaaa | Why, my dear Sita? |
| Seeththaa ippuviyil | Sita, in this world, |
| Yaavum en aatchi | Everything is under my rule! |
| Ennuyir pennae….. | Oh woman, dearer than my life... |
| Female | |
| Ennudaiya oru sollae | A single word from me |
| Unnai theerkkum | Will put an end to you! |
| Nee enniduga ilangesaa | Count your days, king of Lanka! |
| Dasaradhan magan | The son of Dasharatha, |
| Villukkizhukkaagum | Who can bend and break the mighty bow, |
| Avan ayodhdhi maharaasaa | He is the king of Ayodhya! |
| Female | |
| Malarinum menmai | Gentler than a flower, |
| Mazhalaiyin thanmai | Innocent as a child, |
| Varivillin thinmai | Strong as a drawn bow, |
| Vennilavin thanmai | Pure as the cool moonlight, |
| Yevar vandhu kalangam | No matter who comes and tries |
| Izhaithaalum | To tarnish her character, |
| Perum yerimalai pennmaiyadaa | Womanhood is a massive volcano, O king! |
| Chorus | |
| Paththu thalaigalai theerkka | To destroy your ten heads, |
| Thinmaarbugal aaga | With a broad chest, |
| Sriraajaa raam ingu vandhiduvaan | Sri Raja Rama will arrive here! |
| Andha ilayon laksman annan pinnae | With his younger brother Lakshmana following behind! |
| Female | |
| Mazhai mega vanna | Oh Lord, colored like a dark rain cloud! |
| Un vaidhegi ingae | Your Vaidehi is here, |
| Poovai mandraada | Pleading like a delicate flower, |
| Anbae un arul engae..a.e…. | My love, where is your grace? |
| Male | |
| Raaman mel aasai yedharku | Why do you hold desire for Rama? |
| Raaman per avadhaaramo | Is Rama's name an incarnation? |
| Un uyir kaadhal avandhaano | Is he your life's true love? |
| Oor mechchum veerano | Is he a hero praised by the world? |
| Langai azhika aaguma | Can he destroy Lanka? |
| Adi naan alai pongum kadal | Look, I am like the roaring ocean with rising waves! |
| Paal manam pol konju maanae | Oh tender deer with a heart pure as milk! |
| Raamanaa enai maaippadhu | Is Rama going to slay me? |
| Female | |
| Raaman enadhu | Rama is the king |
| Manadhin mannan | Of my heart! |
| Raamanae iru kann mani | Rama alone is the apple of my eyes! |
| Raaman perai ezhudhum pennmaan | A gentle doe writing Rama's name! |
| Raaman en jeevan enbaen | I say Rama is my very life! |
| Raaman thazhuva manjalmeni | My turmeric-tinted body longs for Rama's embrace, |
| Raamanae endhan swaasamae | Rama alone is my breath! |
| Raamanallaal shemam yedhu | Without Rama, what well-being is there? |
| raamandhan ingu yaavumae | Rama is everything to me here! |
| Male | |
| Ohh ooooo | Oh, ooooo... |
| Nanmai ennum nalla manadhil | In a good heart filled with virtue, |
| Nindraan paar raamanae | Look, Rama resides there! |
| Theemai attra nenjellaamae | In every heart free from evil, |
| Paarkalaamae raamanai | One can behold Lord Rama! |
| Male | |
| Raaman panbai solgiren | Let me tell you about Rama's character, |
| Ellorkkum periya nanbanae | He is a great friend to everyone! |
| Theeya seyalaal paava raavanan | Sinful Ravana, due to evil deeds, |
| Raaman endraal panbudhaan | If you say 'Rama', it means noble character! |
| Raaman endraal panbudhaan | If you say 'Rama', it means noble character! |
| Raaman perae panbudhaan | The name of Rama itself is virtue! |
| Raaman seerae panbudhaan | The glory of Rama itself is virtue! |
| Raaman perae panbudhaan | The name of Rama itself is virtue! |
| Raaman solldhaan kani mozhi | Rama's word is sweet, fruit-like speech, |
| Raamandhaanae iru kannvizhi | Rama alone is my pair of eyes! |
| Male | |
| Maatru raavanaa | Change yourself, Ravana! |
| Gunam anaiththum | All your qualities, |
| Raaman undhan paarvayil | In the noble sight of Rama! |
| Maatru raavanaa | Change yourself, Ravana! |
| Gunam anaiththum | All your qualities, |
| Raaman undhan paarvayil | In the noble sight of Rama! |
| Chorus | |
| Ohhh aaaaaaaaaaaa | Ohhh aaaaaaaaaaaa |
| Ohhh aaaaaaaaaaaa | Ohhh aaaaaaaaaaaa |
| ohhh ohh ohhhh | Ohhh ohh ohhhh |
| Female | |
| Mazhai mega vanna | Oh Lord, colored like a dark rain cloud! |
| Un vaidhegi ingae | Your Vaidehi is here, |
| Poovai mandraada | Pleading like a delicate flower, |
| Anbae un arul engae..a.e…. | My love, where is your grace? |
| Chorus | |
| {Raajaaraamanum vandhaar | Rajarama has arrived! |
| Seethaaraamanum vandhaar | Seetharama has arrived! |
| Andha raamachandran vandhaar | That Ramachandra has arrived! |
| Shriraamachandrar vandhar | Sri Ramachandra has arrived! |
| Raamachandrar vandhaar | Ramachandra has arrived! |
| Raguraamanum vandhaar | Ragurama has arrived! |
| Shriraamachandranum vandhaar | Sri Ramachandra has arrived! |
| Hooo oooo….ooooo} (2) | Hooo oooo...ooooo |
ஆஆ....ஆஅ....ஆஅ...
ஆஅ....ஆஅ....ஹா...ஆஅ...
மழை மேக வண்ணா
உன் வைதேகி இங்கே
பூவை மன்றாட
அன்பே உன் அருள் எங்கே
Aaaa...aaa...aaa...
Aaa...aaa...haa...aaa...
Oh Lord, colored like a dark rain cloud!
Your Vaidehi (Sita) is here,
Pleading and begging like a delicate flower,
My love, where is your grace?
நாவெழும் வார்த்தையோ
ரகுபதி ராமனன்றோ
பூஜை மனம்தான் கோவில்
போற்றும் ஜெயராமனன்றோ
Are these words springing from my tongue?
Is it not Raghupati Rama?
The fragrant soul of worship calls out,
Is it not Jayarama whom we praise?
ராம நாமம் ஜபிதென்றும்
உள்ளமிது தேம்பிடாதோ
ராம நாமம் ஜபிதெங்கும்
உள்ளமிது ராமா
Chanting the name of Rama forever,
Will this heart not gain strength?
Chanting the name of Rama everywhere,
This soul wanders, calling Rama!
பல ராட்ச நங்கை
இனம் மேவிய லங்கை
நெஞ்சில் தினமூராதோ
உனை அழைக்காதோ
தூண்டில் புழுவாய்
மங்கை துடித்தாள்
Surrounded by demonic women,
In Lanka where their kind thrives,
Does my heart not ache daily?
Does it not call out to you?
Like a worm wriggling on a fish hook,
This woman writhes in pain.
மழை மேக வண்ணா
உன் வைதேகி இங்கே
பூவை மன்றாட
அன்பே உன் அருள் எங்கே
Oh Lord, colored like a dark rain cloud!
Your Vaidehi is here,
Pleading like a delicate flower,
My love, where is your grace?
நான் முகன் பேரன்
இலங்கை சூரன்
வந்தான் இங்கே
கண்கள் ரெண்டில் கனலை பார்
காட்டு தீயாக
உன் ஜபம்தானோ
ராம நாமம் உன் கதிதானோ
ராம நாமம் தான்
ரட்ச்சிக்கும் எண்ணம்
என்னடி கண்ணே சீதா
சீத்தா இப்புவியில்
யாவும் என் ஆட்சி
என்னுயிர் பெண்ணே....
Grandson of the four-faced Brahma,
The hero/king of Lanka,
Has come right here!
Look at the fire raging in his two eyes,
Spreading like a forest fire!
Is your chant all that you have?
Is Rama's name your only refuge?
Do you think Rama's name alone
Will save you?
Why, my dear Sita?
Sita, in this world,
Everything is under my rule!
Oh woman, dearer than my life...
என்னுடைய ஒரு சொல்லே
உன்னை தீர்க்கும்
நீ என்னிடுக இலங்கேசா
தசரதன் மகன்
வில்லுக்கிழுக்காகும்
அவன் அயோத்தி மகராசா
A single word from me
Will put an end to you!
Count your days, king of Lanka!
The son of Dasharatha,
Who can bend and break the mighty bow,
He is the king of Ayodhya!
மலரினும் மென்மை
மழலையின் தன்மை
வரிவில்லின் திண்மை
வெண்ணிலவின் தன்மை
எவர் வந்து கலங்கம்
இழைத்தாலும்
பெரும் எரிமலை பெண்மையடா
Gentler than a flower,
Innocent as a child,
Strong as a drawn bow,
Pure as the cool moonlight,
No matter who comes and tries
To tarnish her character,
Womanhood is a massive volcano, O king!
பத்து தலைகளை தீர்க்க
தின்மார்புகள் ஆக்க
ஸ்ரீராஜா ராம் இங்கு வந்திடுவான்
அந்த இளையோன் லக்ஷ்மன் அண்ணன் பின்னே
To destroy your ten heads,
With a broad chest,
Sri Raja Rama will arrive here!
With his younger brother Lakshmana following behind!
மழை மேக வண்ணா
உன் வைதேகி இங்கே
பூவை மன்றாட
அன்பே உன் அருள் எங்கே ஏ...
Oh Lord, colored like a dark rain cloud!
Your Vaidehi is here,
Pleading like a delicate flower,
My love, where is your grace?
ராமன் மேல் ஆசை எதற்கு
ராமன் பேர் அவதாரமோ
உன் உயிர் காதல் அவன்தானோ
ஊர் மெச்சும் வீரனோ
லங்கை அழிக்க ஆகுமா
அடி நான் அலை பொங்கும் கடல்
பால் மனம் போல் கொஞ்சு மானே
ராமனா எனை மாய்ப்பது
Why do you hold desire for Rama?
Is Rama's name an incarnation?
Is he your life's true love?
Is he a hero praised by the world?
Can he destroy Lanka?
Look, I am like the roaring ocean with rising waves!
Oh tender deer with a heart pure as milk!
Is Rama going to slay me?
ராமன் எனது
மனதின் மன்னன்
ராமனே இரு கண் மணி
ராமன் பேரை எழுதும் பெண்மான்
ராமன் என் ஜீவன் என்பேன்
ராமன் தழுவ மஞ்சள்மேனி
ராமனே எந்தன் சுவாசமே
ராமனல்லால் சேமம் ஏது
ராமன்தான் இங்கு யாவுமே
Rama is the king
Of my heart!
Rama alone is the apple of my eyes!
A gentle doe writing Rama's name!
I say Rama is my very life!
My turmeric-tinted body longs for Rama's embrace,
Rama alone is my breath!
Without Rama, what well-being is there?
Rama is everything to me here!
ஓ ஓஒ
நன்மை என்னும் நல்ல மனதில்
நின்றான் பார் ராமனே
தீமை அற்ற நெஞ்செல்லாமே
பார்க்கலாமே ராமனை
Oh, ooooo...
In a good heart filled with virtue,
Look, Rama resides there!
In every heart free from evil,
One can behold Lord Rama!
ராமன் பண்பை சொல்கிறேன்
எல்லோருக்கும் பெரிய நண்பனே
தீய செயல்தான் பாவ ராவணன்
ராமன் என்றால் பண்புதான்
ராமன் என்றால் பண்புதான்
ராமன் பேரே பண்புதான்
ராமன் சீரே பண்புதான்
ராமன் பேரே பண்புதான்
ராமன் சொல்தான் கனி மொழி
ராமன்தானே இரு கண்விழி
Let me tell you about Rama's character,
He is a great friend to everyone!
Sinful Ravana, due to evil deeds,
If you say 'Rama', it means noble character!
If you say 'Rama', it means noble character!
The name of Rama itself is virtue!
The glory of Rama itself is virtue!
The name of Rama itself is virtue!
Rama's word is sweet, fruit-like speech,
Rama alone is my pair of eyes!
மாற்று ராவணா
குணம் அனைத்தும்
ராமன் உந்தன் பார்வையில்
மாற்று ராவணா
குணம் அனைத்தும்
ராமன் உந்தன் பார்வையில்
Change yourself, Ravana!
All your qualities,
In the noble sight of Rama!
Change yourself, Ravana!
All your qualities,
In the noble sight of Rama!
ஓஓஒ ஆஆஆஆஆஆஅ
ஓஓஒ ஆஆஆஆஆஆஅ
ஓஓஒ ஓ ஓஒஓஓ
Ohhh aaaaaaaaaaaa
Ohhh aaaaaaaaaaaa
Ohhh ohh ohhhh
மழை மேக வண்ணா
உன் வைதேகி இங்கே
பூவை மன்றாட
அன்பே உன் அருள் எங்கே ஏ...
Oh Lord, colored like a dark rain cloud!
Your Vaidehi is here,
Pleading like a delicate flower,
My love, where is your grace?
{ராஜாராமனும் வந்தார்
சீதாராமனும் வந்தார்
அந்த ராமச்சந்திரன் வந்தார்
ஸ்ரீராமசந்திரன் வந்தார்
ராமசந்திரன் வந்தார் ரகுராமனும் வந்தார்
ஸ்ரீராமசந்திரனும் வந்தார்
ஹோஒ ஓஓ....ஓஓஒ} (2)
Rajarama has arrived!
Seetharama has arrived!
That Ramachandra has arrived!
Sri Ramachandra has arrived!
Ramachandra has arrived!
Ragurama has arrived!
Sri Ramachandra has arrived!
Hooo oooo...ooooo
Aaaa…aaa….aaa….
Aaaa...aaa...aaa...
Aaa…aaa…haa…aaa…
Aaa...aaa...haa...aaa...
Mazhai mega vanna
Oh Lord, colored like a dark rain cloud!
Un vaidhegi ingae
Your Vaidehi (Sita) is here,
Poovai mandraada
Pleading and begging like a delicate flower,
Anbae un arul engae
My love, where is your grace?
Naavezhum vaarththaiyoo
Are these words springing from my tongue?
Rahupathi raamanandroo
Is it not Raghupati Rama?
Poojai manamdhaan koovi
The fragrant soul of worship calls out,
Potrum jeyaraamanandro
Is it not Jayarama whom we praise?
Raama naamam jabithendrum
Chanting the name of Rama forever,
Ullamidhu thembidaadho
Will this heart not gain strength?
Raama naamam jabithengum
Chanting the name of Rama everywhere,
Ulaamidhu raamaaaa
This soul wanders, calling Rama!
Pala raatchasa nangai
Surrounded by demonic women,
Inam meviya langai
In Lanka where their kind thrives,
Nenjil dhinamooraadho
Does my heart not ache daily?
Unai azaikkaadho
Does it not call out to you?
Thoondil puzhuvaai
Like a worm wriggling on a fish hook,
Mangai thudiththaal
This woman writhes in pain.
Mazhai mega vanna
Oh Lord, colored like a dark rain cloud!
Un vaidhegi ingae
Your Vaidehi is here,
Poovai mandraada
Pleading like a delicate flower,
Anbae un arul engae
My love, where is your grace?
Naan mugan peran
Grandson of the four-faced Brahma,
Ilangai sooran
The hero/king of Lanka,
Vandhaan ingae
Has come right here!
Kangal rendil kanalai paar
Look at the fire raging in his two eyes,
Kaattu theeyaaga
Spreading like a forest fire!
Un jabamdhaano
Is your chant all that you have?
Raama naamam un gadhidhaano
Is Rama's name your only refuge?
Raama naamam dhaan
Do you think Rama's name alone
Ratchchikkum ennam
Will save you?
Yenadi kannae seethaaaa
Why, my dear Sita?
Seeththaa ippuviyil
Sita, in this world,
Yaavum en aatchi
Everything is under my rule!
Ennuyir pennae…..
Oh woman, dearer than my life...
Ennudaiya oru sollae
A single word from me
Unnai theerkkum
Will put an end to you!
Nee enniduga ilangesaa
Count your days, king of Lanka!
Dasaradhan magan
The son of Dasharatha,
Villukkizhukkaagum
Who can bend and break the mighty bow,
Avan ayodhdhi maharaasaa
He is the king of Ayodhya!
Malarinum menmai
Gentler than a flower,
Mazhalaiyin thanmai
Innocent as a child,
Varivillin thinmai
Strong as a drawn bow,
Vennilavin thanmai
Pure as the cool moonlight,
Yevar vandhu kalangam
No matter who comes and tries
Izhaithaalum
To tarnish her character,
Perum yerimalai pennmaiyadaa
Womanhood is a massive volcano, O king!
Paththu thalaigalai theerkka
To destroy your ten heads,
Thinmaarbugal aaga
With a broad chest,
Sriraajaa raam ingu vandhiduvaan
Sri Raja Rama will arrive here!
Andha ilayon laksman annan pinnae
With his younger brother Lakshmana following behind!
Mazhai mega vanna
Oh Lord, colored like a dark rain cloud!
Un vaidhegi ingae
Your Vaidehi is here,
Poovai mandraada
Pleading like a delicate flower,
Anbae un arul engae..a.e….
My love, where is your grace?
Raaman mel aasai yedharku
Why do you hold desire for Rama?
Raaman per avadhaaramo
Is Rama's name an incarnation?
Un uyir kaadhal avandhaano
Is he your life's true love?
Oor mechchum veerano
Is he a hero praised by the world?
Langai azhika aaguma
Can he destroy Lanka?
Adi naan alai pongum kadal
Look, I am like the roaring ocean with rising waves!
Paal manam pol konju maanae
Oh tender deer with a heart pure as milk!
Raamanaa enai maaippadhu
Is Rama going to slay me?
Raaman enadhu
Rama is the king
Manadhin mannan
Of my heart!
Raamanae iru kann mani
Rama alone is the apple of my eyes!
Raaman perai ezhudhum pennmaan
A gentle doe writing Rama's name!
Raaman en jeevan enbaen
I say Rama is my very life!
Raaman thazhuva manjalmeni
My turmeric-tinted body longs for Rama's embrace,
Raamanae endhan swaasamae
Rama alone is my breath!
Raamanallaal shemam yedhu
Without Rama, what well-being is there?
raamandhan ingu yaavumae
Rama is everything to me here!
Ohh ooooo
Oh, ooooo...
Nanmai ennum nalla manadhil
In a good heart filled with virtue,
Nindraan paar raamanae
Look, Rama resides there!
Theemai attra nenjellaamae
In every heart free from evil,
Paarkalaamae raamanai
One can behold Lord Rama!
Raaman panbai solgiren
Let me tell you about Rama's character,
Ellorkkum periya nanbanae
He is a great friend to everyone!
Theeya seyalaal paava raavanan
Sinful Ravana, due to evil deeds,
Raaman endraal panbudhaan
If you say 'Rama', it means noble character!
Raaman endraal panbudhaan
If you say 'Rama', it means noble character!
Raaman perae panbudhaan
The name of Rama itself is virtue!
Raaman seerae panbudhaan
The glory of Rama itself is virtue!
Raaman perae panbudhaan
The name of Rama itself is virtue!
Raaman solldhaan kani mozhi
Rama's word is sweet, fruit-like speech,
Raamandhaanae iru kannvizhi
Rama alone is my pair of eyes!
Maatru raavanaa
Change yourself, Ravana!
Gunam anaiththum
All your qualities,
Raaman undhan paarvayil
In the noble sight of Rama!
Maatru raavanaa
Change yourself, Ravana!
Gunam anaiththum
All your qualities,
Raaman undhan paarvayil
In the noble sight of Rama!
Ohhh aaaaaaaaaaaa
Ohhh aaaaaaaaaaaa
Ohhh aaaaaaaaaaaa
Ohhh aaaaaaaaaaaa
ohhh ohh ohhhh
Ohhh ohh ohhhh
Mazhai mega vanna
Oh Lord, colored like a dark rain cloud!
Un vaidhegi ingae
Your Vaidehi is here,
Poovai mandraada
Pleading like a delicate flower,
Anbae un arul engae..a.e….
My love, where is your grace?
{Raajaaraamanum vandhaar
Rajarama has arrived!
Seethaaraamanum vandhaar
Seetharama has arrived!
Andha raamachandran vandhaar
That Ramachandra has arrived!
Shriraamachandrar vandhar
Sri Ramachandra has arrived!
Raamachandrar vandhaar
Ramachandra has arrived!
Raguraamanum vandhaar
Ragurama has arrived!
Shriraamachandranum vandhaar
Sri Ramachandra has arrived!
Hooo oooo….ooooo} (2)
Hooo oooo...ooooo
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song presents a dramatic musical dialogue depicting Sita's captivity in Lanka and her interaction with Ravana. Sita passionately remembers Rama, describing her torment while remaining steadfast in her devotion and warning Ravana of Rama's inevitable arrival and ultimate victory. Ravana boasts of his supreme power, trying to force Sita to submit, but Sita boldly defends womanhood as a fiery volcano and asserts the absolute righteousness, noble character, and invincibility of Rama.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Mazhai mega vanna”
'Mazhai mega vanna' compares Rama's divine complexion to the dark color of a rain-bearing cloud.
Simile
“Thoondil puzhuvaai”
'Thoondil puzhuvaai' compares Sita's agony in captivity to a worm squirming on a fishing hook.
Contrast / Anthesis
“Perum yerimalai pennmaiyadaa”
Contrasts gentle qualities ('Malarinum menmai', 'Vennilavin thanmai') with fiery, unyielding power ('Perum yerimalai pennmaiyadaa').
Anaphora / Repetition
“Raaman endraal panbudhaan”
Repetition of 'Raaman' at the beginning of consecutive phrases to emphasize divine devotion.
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Trivia
This track is a theatrical narrative song composed by legend Vaali, portraying a classic musical dialogue between Sita and Ravana based on the epic Ramayana.
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