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Lyrics & meaning

Vedham Nee Iniya Naadham Nee

From Koyil Puraa · 1981

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
K. J. Yesudas
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Koyil Puraa
Movie release year
1981
Lyrics added on
2 Jul 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vaedham nee iniya naadham nee
Vaedham nee iniya naadham nee
Nilavu nee kadhirum nee
Adimai naan dhinamum odhum
Vaedham nee iniya naadham nee
Nilavu nee kadhirum nee
Adimai naan dhinamum odhum
Vaedham nee iniya naadham nee
Karunai maevum poo vizhi paarvaiyil
Kavidhai inbam kaattugiraai
Karunai maevum poo vizhi paarvaiyil
Kavidhai inbam kaattugiraai
Ilaiya thendral kaatrinilae…
Ae… ae… ae… ae… ae… ae…
Ilaiya thendral kaatrinilae
Iniya sandha paattinilae
Ilaiya thendral kaatrinilae
Iniya sandha paattinilae
Edhilum undhan naadhangalae
Ninaitha porul tharum nirandhara sugam tharum
Vaedham nee iniya naadham nee
Nilavu nee kadhirum nee
Adimai naan dhinamum odhum
Vaedham nee iniya naadham nee
Andam bagirandam unai andum
Padi vandhaai
Andam bagirandam unai andum
Padi vandhaai
Thandai oli jathi tharumo
Kamala paadham sadhiridumo
Thandai oli jathi tharumo
Kamala paadham sadhiridumo
Manamum mizhivum dhinamum
Ezhudhum azhagae
Malaiyum kadalum nadhiyum adi un vadivae
Nenjam idhu thanjam ena
Unai dhinam ninaithadhu
Nitham oru putham pudhu
Isai thamizh vaditthadhu
Oru murai dharisanam tharuga
Isaiyil unadhu idhayam isaiyum
Manam gunam arindhaval
Kuzhal adhu sariyudhu sariyudhu
Kuru nagai viriyudhu viriyudhu
Vizhi karunai mazhai
Adhil nanaiya varum oru manam paravum
Vaedham nee iniya naadham nee
Nilavu nee kadhirum nee
Adimai naan dhinamum odhum
Nilavu nee kadhirum nee
Adimai naan dhinamum odhum
Vaedham nee iniya naadham nee…
You are the sacred scripture, you are the sweet melody
You are the sacred scripture, you are the sweet melody
You are the moon, and you are the sun
That I, your humble devotee, chant every day
You are the sacred scripture, you are the sweet melody
You are the moon, and you are the sun
That I, your humble devotee, chant every day
You are the sacred scripture, you are the sweet melody
In your flower-like eyes filled with grace,
You reveal the sweet joy of poetry
In your flower-like eyes filled with grace,
You reveal the sweet joy of poetry
In the gentle young breeze,
Ae... ae... ae... ae... ae... ae...
In the gentle young breeze,
In the sweet, rhythmic song,
In the gentle young breeze,
In the sweet, rhythmic song,
In everything, it is only your music,
Granting all that is wished for, giving everlasting joy.
You are the sacred scripture, you are the sweet melody
You are the moon, and you are the sun
That I, your humble devotee, chant every day
You are the sacred scripture, you are the sweet melody
The universe and the entire cosmos,
You came so that all could seek your grace
The universe and the entire cosmos,
You came so that all could seek your grace
Does the ringing of your anklets set the rhythm?
Do your lotus feet dance?
Does the ringing of your anklets set the rhythm?
Do your lotus feet dance?
Day after day, my heart and eyes
Paint your wondrous beauty!
The mountains, oceans, and rivers are all your divine form!
Seeking refuge in you, this heart
Thought of you day after day,
Every single day, a brand new
Song in musical Tamil was shaped.
Grant me your divine presence just once,
Through music, your heart will be moved.
You who understand my heart and nature,
Your hair falls gently down,
A soft smile gently blossoms,
A rain of grace pours from your eyes,
A soul comes to be drenched in it and finds peace.
You are the sacred scripture, you are the sweet melody
You are the moon, and you are the sun
That I, your humble devotee, chant every day
You are the moon, and you are the sun
That I, your humble devotee, chant every day
You are the sacred scripture, you are the sweet melody
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Vaedham Nee Iniya Naadham Nee from Koyil Puraa (1981) is a sublime song expressing deep spiritual reverence and romantic devotion. The speaker addresses the divine or beloved as the source of all cosmic light, scripture, and melody—equating them to the Vedas, the sun, the moon, and the music echoing across nature. Every element in nature, from the mountains and rivers to the soft breeze, is viewed as a physical manifestation of this supreme divine beauty. The song highlights absolute surrender and dedication, where the devotee's heart constantly composes new musical verses in Tamil to praise the beloved. With vivid imagery of dancing lotus feet, compassionate eyes pouring rain-like grace, and gentle smiles, Pulamaipithan's lyrics capture an elevated state of devotion set to Ilaiyaraaja's classical Carnatic-inspired composition.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

“Vaedham nee iniya naadham nee / Nilavu nee kadhirum nee”

Directly equating the addressee to sacred scriptures (Veda), music (Naadham), the moon (Nilavu), and the sun (Kadhir).

Anaphora / Repetition (Anumani)

“Vaedham nee iniya naadham nee”

Refrain line repeated at the beginning and end of stanzas to emphasize devotion and musical sanctity.

Alliteration (Monai)

“Thandai oli jathi tharumo”

Repetition of initial consonants like 'Th' sound ('Thandai' / 'Tharumo') creating a rhythmic cadence.

Rhyme (Edhukai)

“Nenjam idhu thanjam ena / Nitham oru putham pudhu”

Agreement of second letters across adjacent lines ('Nenjam' / 'Nitham').

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Trivia

Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and sung by K. J. Yesudas, this song from Koyil Puraa (1981) is widely acclaimed for its rich classical Carnatic undertones (based around the raga Pantuvarali/Kamavardhani nuances). The lyrics by Pulamaipithan seamlessly blend traditional Tamil devotional tropes with cinematic melody.

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