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Lyrics & meaning

Unnidathil Anbu Vaithen

From Sudharsan · 1951

Lyricist
Papanasam Sivan
Singer
P. U. Chinnappa
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Movie name
Sudharsan
Movie release year
1951
Lyrics added on
21 Mar 2021

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Unnidathil anbu veithen kanna paramaathma
Unnidathil anbu veithen kanna paramaathma
Ulagellaam neeyae enadhan kanna paramaathmaa
Oru kanamum unai piriyaen kanna paramaathmaa
Unnidathil anbu veithen kanna paramaathma
Unnidathil anbu veithen kanna paramaathma
Kanna paramaathmaa… kanna paramaathmaa
Ulagellaam neeyae enadhan kanna paramaathmaa
Ulagellaam neeyae enadhan kanna paramaathmaa
Vanna malar solaiyilae kanna paramaathmaa
Vanna malar solaiyilae …paandurangaa
Paandurangaa paandurangaa
Unnidathil anbu veithen kanna paramaathma
Kanna paramaathmaa… kanna paramaathmaa
Ulagellaam neeyae enadhan kanna paramaathmaa
Vanna malar solaiyilae kanna paramaathmaa
Vanna malar solaiyilae …
Varuguvadhu inba manam kanna paramaathmaa
Varuguvadhu inba manam kanna paramaathmaa
Unnidathil anbu veithen kanna paramaathma
Ulagellaam neeyae enadhan kanna paramaathmaa
Kaatrinilae un poonguzhalae
Kaatrinilae un poonguzhalae kanna paramaathmaa
Kaatrinilae un poonguzhalae
Kaatrinilae un poonguzhalae kanna paramaathmaa
Kaadhil vandhu konjuthappa kanna paramaathmaa
Kaadhil vandhu konjuthappa kanna paramaathmaa
Kaatrinil un vaedha oli kanna paramaathmaa
Kaatrinil un vaedha oli kanna paramaathmaa
Kanna paramaathmaa… kanna paramaathmaa
Aathma sugam perinbam thaan kanna paramaathmaa
Aathma sugam perinbam thaan kanna paramaathmaa
Kanna paramaathmaa… kanna paramaathmaa
Kanna paramaathmaa… kanna paramaathmaa
Kanna paramaathmaa… kanna paramaathmaa
Kanna paramaathmaa… kanna paramaathmaa
I have placed my love in you, Krishna, supreme soul!
I have placed my love in you, Krishna, supreme soul!
You are my whole world, Krishna, supreme soul!
I will not part from you even for a moment, Krishna, supreme soul!
I have placed my love in you, Krishna, supreme soul!
I have placed my love in you, Krishna, supreme soul!
Krishna, supreme soul... Krishna, supreme soul!
You are my whole world, Krishna, supreme soul!
You are my whole world, Krishna, supreme soul!
In the garden of colorful flowers, Krishna, supreme soul!
In the garden of colorful flowers... Panduranga!
Panduranga! Panduranga!
I have placed my love in you, Krishna, supreme soul!
Krishna, supreme soul... Krishna, supreme soul!
You are my whole world, Krishna, supreme soul!
In the garden of colorful flowers, Krishna, supreme soul!
In the garden of colorful flowers...
A sweet fragrance wafts by, Krishna, supreme soul!
A sweet fragrance wafts by, Krishna, supreme soul!
I have placed my love in you, Krishna, supreme soul!
You are my whole world, Krishna, supreme soul!
Riding the wind, your sweet flute...
Riding the wind, your sweet flute, Krishna, supreme soul!
Riding the wind, your sweet flute...
Riding the wind, your sweet flute, Krishna, supreme soul!
Comes whispering tenderly into my ears, Krishna, supreme soul!
Comes whispering tenderly into my ears, Krishna, supreme soul!
In the breeze is the sound of your sacred Vedas, Krishna, supreme soul!
In the breeze is the sound of your sacred Vedas, Krishna, supreme soul!
Krishna, supreme soul... Krishna, supreme soul!
The peace of the soul is true supreme bliss, Krishna, supreme soul!
The peace of the soul is true supreme bliss, Krishna, supreme soul!
Krishna, supreme soul... Krishna, supreme soul!
Krishna, supreme soul... Krishna, supreme soul!
Krishna, supreme soul... Krishna, supreme soul!
Krishna, supreme soul... Krishna, supreme soul!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This devotional song expresses deep, unwavering love and spiritual surrender towards Lord Krishna (addressed as Kanna Paramaathma and Panduranga). The devotee declares that Krishna is his entire world and that he cannot endure even a moment of separation from the divine presence.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Refrain / Epiphora

“Unnidathil anbu veithen kanna paramaathma”

The repeated ending phrase 'kanna paramaathmaa' reinforces intense devotion and serves as a rhythmic anchor throughout the composition.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Kaatrinilae un poonguzhalae”

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'K' in words like 'Kaatrinilae' and 'Kaadhil'.

Personification / Auditory Imagery

“Kaadhil vandhu konjuthappa kanna paramaathmaa”

The music of Krishna's flute floating in the breeze is personified as coming to the ear and lovingly caressing the devotee.

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Trivia

Sudharsan (1951) was one of the final films featuring legendary Tamil actor-singer P. U. Chinnappa before his untimely passing in September 1951. The musical score was composed by G. Ramanathan with lyrics penned by the revered Carnatic composer Papanasam Sivan.

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