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Rama Rama Saranam

From Kadan Vangi Kalyanam · 1958

Lyricist: Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singer: P. Leela
Music director: S. Rajeswara Rao
Movie name: Kadan Vangi Kalyanam
Movie release year: 1958
Lyrics added on: 27 Sept 2025

Lyrics & meaning

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Raamaraama saranam pattabhiraama saranam

Raamaraama saranam

Thaadagaiyai vadhaithu

Thava munivan velvi kaathu

Thaadagaiyai vadhaithu

Thava munivan velvi kaathu

Silaikku praanan thandhu

Karchilaikku praanan thandhu

Thuyar theerthu vaithu arul purindha

Raamaraama saranam pattabhiraama saranam

Raamaraama saranam

Sivadhanusai valaithu

Sree jaanakiyai manandhu

Sivadhanusai valaithu

Sree jaanakiyai manandhu

Thandhai vaakiyamaendhi

Uyar thandhai vaakiyamaendhi

Thava kolaththodu vanamadaintha

Raamaraama saranam pattabhiraama saranam

Raamaraama saranam

Ilangai vendhen maazha

Jegamengum naamum soozha

Ilangai vendhen maazha

Jegamengum naamum soozha

Mangai seethaiyodu

Thiru mangai seethaiyodu

Maanagar ayoodhi aandu vandha

Raamaraama saranam pattabhiraama saranam

Raamaraama saranam

I seek refuge in Rama, I seek refuge in King Rama

I seek refuge in Rama

Slaying the demoness Tataka,

Protecting the holy sage's sacred sacrifice,

Slaying the demoness Tataka,

Protecting the holy sage's sacred sacrifice,

Breathing life into a statue,

Breathing life into a stone statue,

Ending her sorrow and bestowing his grace,

I seek refuge in Rama, I seek refuge in King Rama

I seek refuge in Rama

Bending Lord Shiva's bow,

Marrying the blessed Janaki,

Bending Lord Shiva's bow,

Marrying the blessed Janaki,

Obeying his father's word,

Honouring his noble father's promise,

Entering the forest dressed as a hermit...

I seek refuge in Rama, I seek refuge in King Rama

I seek refuge in Rama

Slaying the king of Lanka,

While his holy name spread across the entire world,

Slaying the king of Lanka,

While his holy name spread across the entire world,

Beside Lady Sita,

Beside the noble Lady Sita,

Ruling over the great city of Ayodhya,

I seek refuge in Rama, I seek refuge in King Rama

I seek refuge in Rama

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This devotional song from Kadan Vangi Kalyanam (1958) serves as a concise yet powerful musical retelling of the epic Ramayana. It opens with expressions of complete surrender to Lord Rama, honoring his heroic beginnings such as defeating the demoness Tataka, guarding Sage Viswamitra's sacrifice, and liberating Ahalya from her stone curse. The song then narrates his marriage to Sita after breaking Shiva's bow, his selfless exile to the forest to fulfill King Dasharatha's promise, his triumph over Ravana in Lanka, and his eventual crowning as King of Ayodhya alongside Sita.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Refrain (Pallavi repetition)

“Raamaraama saranam pattabhiraama saranam”

The line 'Raamaraama saranam pattabhiraama saranam' serves as a rhythmic and emotional anchor, repeatedly reminding the listener of divine surrender.

Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Thaadagaiyai vadhaithu / Sivadhanusai valaithu”

The second consonant sound 'dha' creates poetic harmony between 'Thaadagaiyai' and 'Sivadhanusai' in stanza openings.

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

“Thaadagaiyai vadhaithu Thava munivan velvi kaathu”

Repetition of the initial 'Th' sound across words creates melodic cadence.

Allusion (Mythological)

“Karchilaikku praanan thandhu”

Direct references to epic Ramayana milestones such as 'Karchilaikku praanan thandhu' (liberation of Ahalya) and 'Sivadhanusai valaithu' (breaking Shiva's bow).

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Trivia

Composed by S. Rajeswara Rao and sung by P. Leela for the Vijaya Vauhini comedy film 'Kadan Vangi Kalyanam' (1958), this song stands out as a classical devotional narrative inside a social comedy setting, beautifully summarizing the major cantos of the Ramayana.

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