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Lyrics & meaning

Vaarayo Unnake Saran

From Athma · 1993

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Mano
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Athma1993

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vaaraaiyo unakkae saran naangalaeWon't you come? We surrender unto you.
Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagiOh Goddess who resides in the four Vedas!
Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagiOh Goddess who resides in the four Vedas!
Male
Vaaraaiyo unakkae saran naangalaeWon't you come? We surrender unto you.
Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagi vara vendumaeOh Goddess who resides in the four Vedas, you must come!
Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagiOh Goddess who resides in the four Vedas!
Vaaraaiyo unakkae saran naangalaeWon't you come? We surrender unto you.
Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagi vara vendumaeOh Goddess who resides in the four Vedas, you must come!
Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagiOh Goddess who resides in the four Vedas!
Male
Annai neeyadi annai neeyadiYou are the Mother, you are the Mother!
Anaiththumae neeyadiYou are everything to me!
Annai neeyadi anaiththumae neeyadiYou are the Mother, you are everything to me!
Ennai aadhari dheenadhayaabariSupport me, oh compassionate savior of the weak!
Ennai aadhari dheenadhayaabhariSupport me, oh compassionate savior of the weak!
Male
Abhiraami nee sivagaami neeYou are Abhirami, you are Sivagami!
Abhiraami nee sivagaami neeYou are Abhirami, you are Sivagami!
Vinaigal theerkkum simma vaagini vara vendumaeOh lion-mounted Goddess who destroys past sins, you must come!
Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagiOh Goddess who resides in the four Vedas!
Male
Vaaraaiyo unakkae saran naangalaeWon't you come? We surrender unto you.
Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagi vara vendumaeOh Goddess who resides in the four Vedas, you must come!
Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagiOh Goddess who resides in the four Vedas!
Male
Unnai thaedinen …unnai thaedinenI searched for you... I searched for you.
Urugi paadinaenI sang with a melting heart.
Unnai thaedinen urugi paadinenI searched for you and sang with a melting heart.
Karmam theeravae kaaladi naadinenTo cleanse my karma, I sought your feet.
Karmam theeravae kaaladi naadinenTo cleanse my karma, I sought your feet.
Male
Karumaari nee arulmaari neeYou are Karumaari, you are the shower of grace!
Karumaari nee arulmaari neeYou are Karumaari, you are the shower of grace!
Paramam thaangum paadhai vaagam neeYou are the vehicle on the path leading to the supreme truth.
Vara vendumaeYou must come!
Vedham naangil vaazhum naayagiOh Goddess who resides in the four Vedas!
Male
Vaaraaiyo unakkae saran naangalaeWon't you come? We surrender unto you.
Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagi vara vendumaeOh Goddess who resides in the four Vedas, you must come!
Vaedham naangil vaazhum naayagiOh Goddess who resides in the four Vedas!
Uh uh vaaraayo unakkae saranaanUh uh, won't you come? We surrender unto you...
Vedham naangil vaazhumResiding in the four Vedas...
Vaaraaiyo….. vaaraaiyo…..Won't you come... won't you come...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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