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Lyrics & meaning

Raman Neeye

From Uyarndhavargal · 1977

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
Dr. Balamuralikrishna, Chorus
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Uyarndhavargal1977

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Raamaa...Female :Krishnaa….Rama... (Female) Krishna...
Male :Krishnaa…Female :RaamaaKrishna... (Female) Rama...
Male
Ramanum neeyae krishnanum neeyaeYou are Rama, and you are Krishna,
Raadhaiyin vadivam seethaiyin thaayaeThe embodiment of Radha, the motherly figure of Sita.
Ramanum neeyae krishnanum neeyaeYou are Rama, and you are Krishna,
Raadhaiyin vadivam seethaiyin thaayaeThe embodiment of Radha, the motherly figure of Sita.
Naadhanin tharisanam kothaiyin yogamThe sight of the Lord is Andal's devotion,
Sri raama seetha naan paadum raagamThe melody I sing is Sri Rama Sita.
Chorus :Jayajayaram jaya jaya seetharamHail Rama, hail Sita and Rama,
Jayajayaram jaya jaya seetharamHail Rama, hail Sita and Rama.
Chorus
Ramanum neeyae krishnanum neeyaeYou are Rama, and you are Krishna,
Raadhaiyin vadivam seethaiyin thaayaeThe embodiment of Radha, the motherly figure of Sita.
Male
Parandhaman vilayaatil pullangkuzhalIn the divine play of Vishnu, there is the flute,
Avan maarbil raadhavin izhanthaar kuzhalOn His chest rests Radha's untied hair.
Parandhaman vilayaatil pullangkuzhalIn the divine play of Vishnu, there is the flute,
Avan maarbil raadhavin izhanthaar kuzhalOn His chest rests Radha's untied hair.
Kann paarkkum paarvaikku vaarthaiyillaiThere are no words for the gaze of the eyes,
Kanna un kalai thaanae kaadhal kalaiOh Krishna, your art is indeed the art of love.
Chorus
Jayajayaram jaya jaya seetharamHail Rama, hail Sita and Rama,
Jayajayaram jaya jaya seetharamHail Rama, hail Sita and Rama.
Chorus
Ramanum neeyae krishnanum neeyaeYou are Rama, and you are Krishna,
Raadhaiyin vadivam seethaiyin thaayaeThe embodiment of Radha, the motherly figure of Sita.
Male
Raghuraman mithilaikku varum naal edhuWhich day will Raghurama arrive in Mithila?
Vaithegi vaazhnaalil thirunaal adhuThat day will be a sacred occasion in Vaidehi's life.
Raghuraman mithilaikku varum naal edhuWhich day will Raghurama arrive in Mithila?
Vaithegi vaazhnaalil thirunaal adhuThat day will be a sacred occasion in Vaidehi's life.
Maharajan muga baavam aval kaanbadhuShe observes the royal expression on the King's face.
Chorus
Jayajayaram jaya jaya seetharamHail Rama, hail Sita and Rama,
Jayajayaram jaya jaya seetharamHail Rama, hail Sita and Rama.
Chorus
Ramanum neeyae krishnanum neeyaeYou are Rama, and you are Krishna,
Raadhaiyin vadivam seethaiyin thaayaeThe embodiment of Radha, the motherly figure of Sita.
Male
Naal vaedham avanaaga uruvaanadhuHe manifested as the four Vedas Himself,
Naalaagum gunam penmai vadivaanathuThe four feminine virtues took physical form.
Naal vaedham avanaaga uruvaanadhuHe manifested as the four Vedas Himself,
Naalaagum gunam penmai vadivaanathuThe four feminine virtues took physical form.
Nambikkai kondaarkku avanae pillaiTo those who hold faith, He becomes a child,
Nambikkai kondaarkku avanae pillaiTo those who hold faith, He becomes a child,
Nambikkai thanthaarkku avanae ellaiTo those who inspired faith, He is the ultimate boundary.
Chorus
Seetharam jaya jaya raadhae raamSita-Rama, hail hail Radha-Rama,
Seetharam jaya jaya raadhae raamSita-Rama, hail hail Radha-Rama,
Seetharam jaya jaya raadhae raamSita-Rama, hail hail Radha-Rama,
Seetharam jaya jaya raadhae raamSita-Rama, hail hail Radha-Rama,
Seetharam jaya jaya raadhae raamSita-Rama, hail hail Radha-Rama,
Seetharam jaya jaya raadhae raamSita-Rama, hail hail Radha-Rama,
Seetharam raadhae raamSita-Rama, Radha-Rama,
Seetharam raadhae raamSita-Rama, Radha-Rama,
Seetharam raadhae raamSita-Rama, Radha-Rama,
Seetharam raadhae raamSita-Rama, Radha-Rama.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Ramanum Neeyae Krishnanum Neeyae is a soulful composition from the 1977 movie Uyarndhavargal. Penned by Kannadasan, the song draws rich mythological parallels between human devotion/love and divine archetypes such as Rama-Sita and Krishna-Radha. The lyrics depict a devotion where the beloved is perceived as the embodiment of divine virtues, blurring the lines between romantic affection and spiritual reverence. Throughout the song, imagery of the Vedas, feminine virtues (Acham, Madam, Naanam, Payirppu), and legendary reunions from the epics evoke a feeling of sacred union. It portrays pure faith and unconditional love as the ultimate realm of human happiness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Ramanum neeyae krishnanum neeyae

Directly equating the beloved to divine figures Rama and Krishna.

Alliteration (Monai)

Parandhaman vilayaatil pullangkuzhal

Repetition of the 'P' sound at the start of words within the line.

Epistrophe (Anaphora/Repetition)

Jayajayaram jaya jaya seetharam

Rhythmic chant repetition invoking divine names to elevate emotional devotion.

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Trivia

Uyarndhavargal (1977) stars Kamal Haasan and Sujatha, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan with music composed by Shankar-Ganesh. The song highlights Kannadasan's mastery in integrating traditional Hindu devotional motifs seamlessly into mainstream film lyrics.

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