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Lyrics & meaning

Paniyo Veyilo

From Bhakta Prahlada · 1967

Lyricist
Trichy Thiyagarajan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
S. Rajeswara Rao
Details
Bhakta Prahlada1967

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Paniyo veyilo theeyilum irupaaiWhether in dew, heat, or fire, you reside
Haa….aaa…aaa…aaa…Haa....aaa...aaa...aaa...
Paniyo veyilo theeyiu irupaaiWhether in dew, heat, or fire, you reside
Paraman un mel padhigam paadinaalIf one sings a hymn of devotion upon you, O Lord
Paraman un mel padhigam paadinaalIf one sings a hymn of devotion upon you, O Lord
Female
Jeevanum neeyae aiyaaYou are life itself, O master
IraivaaO God
Jeevanum neeyae aiyaaYou are life itself, O master
Paarin baaramum unadhae androoIs not the burden of the world yours?
En baaramum unadhae androoIs not my burden also yours?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This soulful devotional song from Bhakta Prahlada expresses total surrender and deep faith in God's omnipresence. The lyrics describe the Almighty as existing in every element—cold dew, heat, and fire—and highlight Him as the ultimate source of life. The devotee pleads with God, asking if the divine entity that carries the heavy weight of the entire world will not also carry the small burden of an individual's life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Contrast / Antithesis

Paniyo veyilo theeyilum irupaai

Contrasts cold ('pani'), heat ('veyil'), and fire ('theeyil') to emphasize the omnipresence of God across extreme natural conditions.

Repetition (Anaphora)

Jeevanum neeyae aiyaa

The phrase 'Jeevanum neeyae aiyaa' is repeated to strongly accentuate that God is the sole essence of life.

Parallelism & Analogy

Paarin baaramum unadhae androo / En baaramum unadhae androo

Draws a poetic parallel between the world's burden ('Paarin baaram') and the devotee's individual burden ('En baaram') to show absolute trust in divine mercy.

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Trivia

Bhakta Prahlada (1967) was a classic mythological film produced by AVM Productions. Made simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, the film featured music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao, with memorable devotional tracks rendered by legendary singer P. Susheela.

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