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Lyrics & meaning

Vaarayo Unnake Saran

From Athma · 1993

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Mano
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Athma
Movie release year
1993
Lyrics added on
10 Sept 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vaaraaiyo unakkae saran naangalae
Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagi
Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagi
Vaaraaiyo unakkae saran naangalae
Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagi vara vendumae
Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagi
Vaaraaiyo unakkae saran naangalae
Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagi vara vendumae
Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagi
Annai neeyadi annai neeyadi
Anaiththumae neeyadi
Annai neeyadi anaiththumae neeyadi
Ennai aadhari dheenadhayaabari
Ennai aadhari dheenadhayaabhari
Abhiraami nee sivagaami nee
Abhiraami nee sivagaami nee
Vinaigal theerkkum simma vaagini vara vendumae
Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagi
Vaaraaiyo unakkae saran naangalae
Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagi vara vendumae
Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagi
Unnai thaedinen …unnai thaedinen
Urugi paadinaen
Unnai thaedinen urugi paadinen
Karmam theeravae kaaladi naadinen
Karmam theeravae kaaladi naadinen
Karumaari nee arulmaari nee
Karumaari nee arulmaari nee
Paramam thaangum paadhai vaagam nee
Vara vendumae
Vedham naangil vaazhum naayagi
Vaaraaiyo unakkae saran naangalae
Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagi vara vendumae
Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagi
Uh uh vaaraayo unakkae saranaan
Vedham naangil vaazhum
Vaaraaiyo….. vaaraaiyo…..
Won't you come? We surrender completely to you,
O Goddess who lives in the four Vedas!
O Goddess who lives in the four Vedas!
Won't you come? We surrender completely to you,
The Goddess who lives in the four Vedas must come,
O Goddess who lives in the four Vedas!
Won't you come? We surrender completely to you,
The Goddess who lives in the four Vedas must come,
O Goddess who lives in the four Vedas!
You are our mother, you are our mother,
You are everything to us!
You are our mother, you are everything to us,
Protect me, O merciful mother to the helpless,
Protect me, O merciful mother to the helpless!
You are Abhirami, you are Sivakami,
You are Abhirami, you are Sivakami,
The lion-riding Goddess who clears all troubles must come,
O Goddess who lives in the four Vedas!
Won't you come? We surrender completely to you,
The Goddess who lives in the four Vedas must come,
O Goddess who lives in the four Vedas!
I searched for you... I searched for you,
I melted and sang with all my heart,
I searched for you and sang with all my heart,
I sought your feet to be free of my past karma,
I sought your feet to be free of my past karma!
You are Karumari, you are a downpour of grace,
You are Karumari, you are a downpour of grace,
You are the sacred vehicle bearing the supreme truth,
You must come!
O Goddess who lives in the four Vedas!
Won't you come? We surrender completely to you,
The Goddess who lives in the four Vedas must come,
O Goddess who lives in the four Vedas!
Ooh... won't you come? We surrender to you,
Living in the four Vedas...
Won't you come?... Won't you come?...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a devotional invocation addressed to the Divine Mother, invoking her under various divine names such as Abhirami, Sivagami, Karumaari, and Simhavahini. The devotee expresses total surrender ('saran'), seeking protection, relief from past karmas, and ultimate spiritual grace. The verses highlight her presence across all four Vedas and address her as the universal mother and refuge of the weak.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

“Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagi”

Repeated invocation lines like 'Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagi' emphasize intense devotion and reverence.

Emona / Rhyme (Monai)

“Karmam theeravae kaaladi naadinen”

Alliteration of the initial consonant sounds ('Ka') in 'Karmam theeravae kaaladi naadinen' creates rhythmic harmony.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

“Karumaari nee arulmaari nee”

Describing the Goddess as 'Arulmaari' (Shower of Grace) metaphorically compares divine blessings to refreshing rainfall.

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Trivia

This song features in the 1993 Tamil movie 'Athma', starring Rahman, Gautami, and Nassar. The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, featuring prominent devotional vocals by S. Janaki and K. S. Chithra.

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