V. J. Varma performs “Aavathum Avanale” from the album Jayasimma. Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass wrote the Tamil lyrics, T. V. Raju composed. The song presents a philosophical view of an unseen force controlling all existence.
Aavathum Avanale
V. J. Varma • From “Jayasimma”
Jayasimma’s Aavathum Avanale Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass writes, “The world comes into being through him, and is destroyed by him.” He identifies a “dark, materialistic world” where selfish people live. The lyricist likens the world to a top spinning on the “rope of desire.”
Avadhum Avanale UlagamThe world comes into being through him.
Azhivadhum AvanaleAnd is destroyed by him.
Avadhum Avanale UlagamThe world comes into being through him.
Azhivadhum AvanaleAnd is destroyed by him.
Oh Oh Annaiye PirinthayeOh, Mother, you have departed.
Unnarumai Thambiyai MarandhayeYou have forgotten your dear brother.
Oh Oh Annaiye PirinthayeOh, Mother, you have departed.
Unnarumai Thambiyai MarandhayeYou have forgotten your dear brother.
Thannalamana Sandalar VazhumWhere selfish and despicable people live,
Kariya Ulagamada ManidhaThis is a dark, materialistic world, O human.
Avadhum Avanale UlagamThe world comes into being through him.
Azhivadhum AvanaleAnd is destroyed by him.
Asaiyin Kayittrinile UlagamOn the rope of desire, the world
Adidum PambarameSpins like a top.
Hoo O O O HooHoo O O O Hoo
Asaiyin Kayittrinile UlagamOn the rope of desire, the world
Adidum PambarameSpins like a top.
Ariyamal Verum Padhavi MogathalWithout understanding, just by obsession for power,
Alaiyudhada Jegame ManidhaThe people of the world wander, O human.
Avadhum Avanale UlagamThe world comes into being through him.
Azhivadhum AvanaleAnd is destroyed by him.
Oh Oh Kalamellam NeeyeOh, even if you are forever,
Kanneerai Kanikkai SeidhalumOffering tears as tribute,
Oh Oh Oh Oh OhOh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Kanneerai Kanikkai SeidhalumOffering tears as tribute,
Kanneerai Kanikkai SeidhalumEven if you offer tears as tribute,
Vidhi Leelaiyin Munne Mannadhi MannarumBefore the play of destiny, even kings of kings
Alaiyin Karumbanar JegameBecame like sugarcane in the mill, O people of the world.
Avadhum Avanale UlagamThe world comes into being through him.
Azhivadhum AvanaleAnd is destroyed by him.
Avadhum Avanale UlagamThe world comes into being through him.
Azhivadhum AvanaleAnd is destroyed by him.
Aavathum Avanale Music Video
The core message asserts destiny’s power. It describes how kings also surrender to fate. This “Aavathum Avanale” lyrics translation provides insight into life’s ephemeral nature and a call for humility.