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Thirupathi Meviya

From Veettukku Vandha Varalakshmi · 1958

Lyricist
C. A. Lakshmana Das
Singer
Mallik
Music director
Pendyala Nageswara Rao
Details
Veettukku Vandha Varalakshmi1958

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thirupathi maeviya sundharaO beautiful Lord residing in Tirupati,
Hari govindha govindhaHari Govinda, Govinda!
Chorus :Hari govindha govindhaChorus: Hari Govinda, Govinda!
Male
Ezhumalai mel nee irukkaWhile You dwell atop the Seven Hills,
Dhinam ethanaiyo bhakthar unai thuthikkaAnd so many devotees praise You every single day,
Ezhumalai mel nee irukkaWhile You dwell atop the Seven Hills,
Dhinam ethanaiyo bhakthar unai thuthikkaAnd so many devotees praise You every single day,
Ezhai sol un kaadhil kettidumaWill the words of a poor person reach Your ears?
Manam engum en mel thayai pirandhidumaWill compassion for me arise in Your heart?
Chorus :Thayai pirandhidumaChorus: Will compassion arise?
Male
Govindha hari govindhaGovinda, Hari Govinda!
Chorus :Govindha hari govindhaChorus: Govinda, Hari Govinda!
Male and Chorus :Thirupathi maeviya sundharaMale & Chorus: O beautiful Lord residing in Tirupati,
Hari govindha govindhaHari Govinda, Govinda!
Chorus :Hari govindha govindhaChorus: Hari Govinda, Govinda!
Male
Kodi padigalai naan thaandi vandhuHaving crossed millions of steps to arrive here,
Kaanikkai tharavo naan aandiAm I, a penniless person, capable of giving rich offerings?
Kodi padigalai naan thaandi vandhuHaving crossed millions of steps to arrive here,
Kaanikkai tharavo naan aandiAm I, a penniless person, capable of giving rich offerings?
En manamurughi nindru iru kai kooppiStanding with a melting heart and folded hands,
Naan appa endraal arulaayooIf I call out 'Father!', will You not shower Your grace?
Male
Govindha hari govindhaGovinda, Hari Govinda!
Chorus :Govindha hari govindhaChorus: Govinda, Hari Govinda!
Male and Chorus :Thirupathi maeviya sundharaMale & Chorus: O beautiful Lord residing in Tirupati,
Hari govindha govindhaHari Govinda, Govinda!
Chorus :Hari govindha govindhaChorus: Hari Govinda, Govinda!
Male
Govindha hari govindhaGovinda, Hari Govinda!
Chorus :Govindha hari govindhaChorus: Govinda, Hari Govinda!
Male and Chorus :Govindha hari govindha…(8)Male & Chorus: Govinda Hari Govinda... (repeated 8 times)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This soulful devotional song is an earnest prayer addressed to Lord Venkateswara (Govinda) of Tirupati. The devotee approaches the Lord atop the Seven Hills with deep humility, questioning whether a poor man's feeble voice will be heard amidst the chants of countless pilgrims. Lacking material riches or grand offerings to present, the singer relies solely on pure devotion, standing before the divine with folded hands and a melting heart, calling out 'Father' in hopes of receiving grace.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhetorical Questions (Vinaa)

Ezhai sol un kaadhil kettiduma

The lyrics feature poignant rhetorical questions ('Ezhai sol un kaadhil kettiduma', 'Naan appa endraal arulaayoo') to emphasize the devotee's humble plea and yearning for divine attention.

Second-letter Rhyme (Edhukai)

Ezhumalai mel nee irukka / Ezhai sol un kaadhil kettiduma

The Tamil poetic tradition of matching second consonants is seen in 'Ezhumalai' and 'Ezhai' (matching 'zha').

Refrain / Sacred Chant

Hari govindha govindha

The recurring repetition of 'Govindha Hari Govindha' acts as a sacred devotional refrain, enhancing the meditative and rhythmic quality of the hymn.

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Trivia

Composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao with lyrics by C. A. Lakshmana Das, this devotional piece from the 1958 film 'Veettukku Vandha Varalakshmi' showcases the traditional Carnatic-influenced style of Tamil film music dedicated to Lord Venkateswara.

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