Aazhi Mazhai Kanna Lyrics English Meaning: Ponniyin Selvan Part 2 | A.R. Rahman | Harini

A.R. Rahman and Harini perform ‘Aazhi Mazhai Kanna’ for the album ‘Ponniyin Selvan Part 2,’ adapting Andal Pasuram’s 9th-century devotional verses. Rahman’s composition creates a spiritual atmosphere with layered instrumentation. Harini’s voice conveys urgent devotion through the ancient Tamil text.

Aazhi Mazhai Kanna Lyrics English Meaning: Ponniyin Selvan Part 2 | A.R. Rahman | Harini
Released: March 29, 2023

Aazhi Mazhai Kanna

A.R. Rahman | Harini • From “Ponniyin Selvan Part 2”

Lyricist
Andal Pasuram
Composer
A. R. Rahman

Aazhi Mazhai Kanna Lyrics Meaning A.R. Rahman | Harini | Ponniyin Selvan Part 2

Andal Pasuram addresses Krishna directly, demanding generous rain for prosperity. The lyric ‘Sarngam Udhaitha Sara Mazhaipol’ compares divine grace to arrows from Vishnu’s bow. Harini delivers these appeals with escalating intensity across rhythmic percussion and strings.

Aazhi Mazhai KannaOh Krishna, Lord of the ocean rain.
Ondru Nee Kai KaravelDon’t hold back your hand at all.
Aazhiyul PukkuDive deep into the ocean.
Muganthu KodartheriScoop up the water and rise.
Oozhi Mudhalvan UruvampolLike the form of the Primal Lord,
Mei KaruthuLet your body turn dark.
Pazhiyam TholudaiLike the broad-shouldered Lord,
Parbanaban KaiyilIn Padmanabha’s hand,
Aazhipol MinniFlash like the divine discus.
Aazhipol MinniFlash like the divine discus.
Valampuripol NindradhirndhuThunder like the Valampuri conch.
Thazhathe SarngamLike the Saranga bow, don’t delay,
Udhaitha Sara MazhaipolReleasing a rain of arrows.
Vazha UlaginilSo the world may live,
Peidhidai NangalumPour down on us too.
Margazhi NeeradaTo bathe in the Margazhi month,
Magizhnthelor EmbavaiAnd rejoice, my dear friend.

Aazhi Mazhai Kanna Music Video

The ‘Aazhi Mazhai Kanna’ lyrics translation reveals Andal’s equation of rain with Krishna’s benevolence. Rahman’s arrangement supports this Vaishnavite hymn without modern film song conventions. Harini maintains focus on the Margazhi month’s ritual significance throughout the track.