Amma Endrazhaikatha Lyrics Translation: Mannan | Ilaiyaraaja | K. J. Yesudas
K. J. Yesudas and Ilaiyaraaja come together in ‘Amma Endrazhaikatha’ from the album Mannan. The poet Vaali writes heartfelt lyrics, while the composer Ilaiyaraaja arranges a touching melody. The song stands as a tribute to the eternal bond between a mother and her child.
Released: August 24, 2024
Amma Endrazhaikatha
Ilaiyaraaja | K. J. Yesudas • From “Mannan”
Lyricist
Vaali
Composer
Ilayaraja
Mannan’s Amma Endrazhaikatha Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Vaali mentions the sacred baths and adornments offered to a mother, describing her as the ultimate deity. K. J. Yesudas sings, ‘There’s no life that doesn’t call out Mother,’ emphasizing her irreplaceable role. The lyrics compare a mother’s love to precious gems, yet declare it priceless.
Amma EndrazhaikkathaThere’s no life that doesn’t call out ‘Mother’,
UyirillaiyeNo living soul exists without that name.
Ammavai Vanangathu UyarvillaiyeThere’s no true greatness without honoring her.
Neril Nindru Pesum DeivamShe’s the deity who stands before us and speaks,
Pettra Thayandri Verondru YethuThere’s no other god but the mother who gave us life.
Amma EndrazhaikkathaThere’s no life that doesn’t call out ‘Mother’,
UyirillaiyeNo living soul exists without that name.
Ammavai Vanangathu UyarvillaiyeThere’s no true greatness without honoring her.
Abirami SivagamiAbirami, Sivagami,
Karumari MagamayiKarumari, Magamayi—
Thirukkoyil Deivangal NeethanamaYou’re the divine presence within every holy temple.
Annaikku AnradamEvery day, I offer my mother
Abhishegam AlangaramSacred baths and beautiful adornments.
Purigindra Siru ThondanI’m just a humble servant
NanthanammaPerforming these small tasks for you.
Porulodu Pugazh VendumI’m not a son who craves wealth
Maganalla ThayeOr fame, my dear Mother.
Un Arul Vendum EnakkendrumI only need your grace forever;
Athu PothumeThat’s more than enough for me.
Aduththingu PirappondruIf I’m destined to have
Amainthalum Nan UnthanAnother life in this world,
Maganaga PirakkindraI want the boon of being born
Varam VendumeAs your son once again.
Athai Neeye TharuvayeYou alone must grant me that.
Amma EndrazhaikkathaThere’s no life that doesn’t call out ‘Mother’,
UyirillaiyeNo living soul exists without that name.
Ammavai Vanangathu UyarvillaiyeThere’s no true greatness without honoring her.
Pasum Thangam Puthu VelliPure gold, new silver,
Manikkam ManivairamRubies, and sparkling diamonds—
Ivai Yavum Oru ThaikkuCould all of these combined
EedagumaEver equal a mother’s worth?
Vilaimethu Vilai VaithuEven if you offer any price,
Kettalum KoduththalumOr search through every stall,
Kadai Thannil ThaianbuA mother’s love isn’t something
KidaikkathammaYou can ever find in a shop.
Eerainthu MathangalFor ten long months,
Karuvodu EnaithangiYou carried me within your womb;
Nee Patta Perum PaduI know the immense hardships
Ariven AmmaYou endured for me, Mother.
Eerezhu JenmangalEven if I take fourteen lives
Eduththalum UzhaiththalumAnd work tirelessly through them all,
Unakkingu Nan PattaWill the debt I owe you
Kadan TheerumaEver be fully repaid?
Unnale PirantheneI’m only here because of you.
Amma EndrazhaikkathaThere’s no life that doesn’t call out ‘Mother’,
UyirillaiyeNo living soul exists without that name.
Ammavai Vanangathu UyarvillaiyeThere’s no true greatness without honoring her.
Neril Nindru Pesum DeivamShe’s the deity who stands before us and speaks,
Pettra Thayandri Verondru YethuThere’s no other god but the mother who gave us life.
Amma EndrazhaikkathaThere’s no life that doesn’t call out ‘Mother’,
UyirillaiyeNo living soul exists without that name.
Ammavai Vanangathu UyarvillaiyeThere’s no true greatness without honoring her.
The meaning of ‘Amma Endrazhaikatha’ is a celebration of maternal love. The lyrics highlight the sacrifices mothers make, and the performer K. J. Yesudas delivers it with unmatched warmth.
