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Unnidathil Anbu Vaithen

From Sudharsan · 1951

Lyricist
Papanasam Sivan
Singer
P. U. Chinnappa
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Details
Sudharsan1951

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
Unnidathil anbu veithen kanna paramaathmaI have placed my love in you, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Unnidathil anbu veithen kanna paramaathmaI have placed my love in you, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Ulagellaam neeyae enadhan kanna paramaathmaaYou are everything in this whole world to me, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Oru kanamum unai piriyaen kanna paramaathmaaI shall not separate from you even for a single moment, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Male
Unnidathil anbu veithen kanna paramaathmaI have placed my love in you, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Unnidathil anbu veithen kanna paramaathmaI have placed my love in you, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Kanna paramaathmaa… kanna paramaathmaaOh Krishna, Supreme Soul… Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Ulagellaam neeyae enadhan kanna paramaathmaaYou are everything in this whole world to me, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Ulagellaam neeyae enadhan kanna paramaathmaaYou are everything in this whole world to me, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Male
Vanna malar solaiyilae kanna paramaathmaaIn the garden of colorful flowers, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Vanna malar solaiyilae …paandurangaaIn the garden of colorful flowers… Oh Panduranga.
Paandurangaa paandurangaaOh Panduranga, Oh Panduranga.
Unnidathil anbu veithen kanna paramaathmaI have placed my love in you, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Kanna paramaathmaa… kanna paramaathmaaOh Krishna, Supreme Soul… Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Ulagellaam neeyae enadhan kanna paramaathmaaYou are everything in this whole world to me, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Male
Vanna malar solaiyilae kanna paramaathmaaIn the garden of colorful flowers, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Vanna malar solaiyilae …In the garden of colorful flowers…
Varuguvadhu inba manam kanna paramaathmaaA feeling of pure bliss arrives, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Varuguvadhu inba manam kanna paramaathmaaA feeling of pure bliss arrives, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Unnidathil anbu veithen kanna paramaathmaI have placed my love in you, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Ulagellaam neeyae enadhan kanna paramaathmaaYou are everything in this whole world to me, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Male
Kaatrinilae un poonguzhalaeIn the gentle breeze, the music of your flute...
Kaatrinilae un poonguzhalae kanna paramaathmaaIn the gentle breeze, the music of your flute, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Kaatrinilae un poonguzhalaeIn the gentle breeze, the music of your flute...
Kaatrinilae un poonguzhalae kanna paramaathmaaIn the gentle breeze, the music of your flute, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Male
Kaadhil vandhu konjuthappa kanna paramaathmaaComes to my ears and fondles me lovingly, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Kaadhil vandhu konjuthappa kanna paramaathmaaComes to my ears and fondles me lovingly, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Kaatrinil un vaedha oli kanna paramaathmaaThe divine sound of the Vedas in the breeze, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Kaatrinil un vaedha oli kanna paramaathmaaThe divine sound of the Vedas in the breeze, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Male
Kanna paramaathmaa… kanna paramaathmaaOh Krishna, Supreme Soul… Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Aathma sugam perinbam thaan kanna paramaathmaaThe comfort of the soul is indeed supreme bliss, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Aathma sugam perinbam thaan kanna paramaathmaaThe comfort of the soul is indeed supreme bliss, Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Male
Kanna paramaathmaa… kanna paramaathmaaOh Krishna, Supreme Soul… Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Kanna paramaathmaa… kanna paramaathmaaOh Krishna, Supreme Soul… Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Kanna paramaathmaa… kanna paramaathmaaOh Krishna, Supreme Soul… Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.
Kanna paramaathmaa… kanna paramaathmaaOh Krishna, Supreme Soul… Oh Krishna, Supreme Soul.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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