P. Leela’s devotional track ‘Deva Deena’ from the album Pandavar Vanavasam features Kuyilan’s lyrics and Ghantasala’s composition. Her voice expresses urgent pleas amid a fiery ordeal, seeking divine rescue.
Deva Deena
P. Leela • From “Pandavar Vanavasam”
What is the meaning of Deva Deena Lyrics from Pandavar Vanavasam?
Kuyilan references Lord Krishna saving Gajendra and Prahlada to strengthen the plea. Lyrics state ‘Kannaa Malai Pol Nambhugirenae’ (trust like a mountain) and request ending ‘Kurumdhiyaalargal Kodumaigal’ (cruelties of wicked men).
Kanna Kanna KannaKanna, Kanna, Kanna.
Deva Deena Bandhava IdartheeyilO Lord, friend of the helpless, in this fire of distress,
Theeigiren Kakka VaaI’m burning; come and protect me.
Deva Deena Bandhava IdartheeyilO Lord, friend of the helpless, in this fire of distress,
Theeigiren Kakka Vaa DevaI’m burning; come and protect me, O Lord.
Kaalanai Edhirthae Kadithinil VellumThose who defy the ‘God of Death’ and quickly conquer him,
Thiramaiyaalargal En Badhilgalthose powerful ones are my only answers.
Kaalanai Edhirthae Kadithinil VellumMen who stand against death and swiftly emerge victorious,
Thiramaiyaalargal En Badhilgalthose talented souls are my only hope.
Dharmamendridum ThalaiyadhanaalaeBecause of their commitment to the path of righteousness,
Maunam Poondaargal Swaamithey’ve remained silent, O Lord.
Kannaa Malai Pol NambhugirenaeO Krishna, I trust you as firmly as a mountain.
Kadhi Ver Illai InnaaleThere’s no other way for me today.
Deva Deena Bandhava IdartheeyilO Lord, friend of the helpless, in this fire of distress,
Theeigiren Kakka Vaa DevaI’m burning; come and protect me, O Lord.
Mudhalai Vaayil Idaroorum VelaiyilWhen the elephant ‘Gajendra’ was trapped in the crocodile’s jaws,
Kariyai Kaapaatrinaayaeyou’re the one who saved him.
Mudhalai Vaayil Idaroorum VelaiyilWhile the elephant was suffering inside the crocodile’s mouth,
Kariyai Kaapaatrinaayaeyou protected him and brought him to safety.
Hirnya Kasibu Aanava MadakkiYou crushed the ego of the demon Hiranyakashipu,
Pragalathan Thanai Kaatha Devaand you protected young ‘Prahlada’, O Lord.
Kurumdhiyaalargal Kodumaigal TheerpaaiPlease end the cruelties of these wicked men.
Kurumdhiyaalargal Kodumaigal TheerpaaiPut a stop to the atrocities of these evil-doers.
Kulasadhi Than MaanangaapaaiSave the honor of this virtuous woman.
Deva Deena Bandhava IdartheeyilO Lord, friend of the helpless, in this fire of distress,
Theeigiren Kakka Vaa DevaI’m burning; come and protect me, O Lord.
Govindha Gopi Jana PriyaO Govinda, beloved of the ‘Gopis’.
Adiyaargal AnnalaeYou’re the master of all your devotees.
Baaram Nin Meedhu Potten KannaI’ve placed my entire burden on you, Krishna.
Kanna Kanna KannaKanna, Kanna, Kanna.
Deva Deena Music Video
P. Leela’s performance anchors this surrender narrative. Listeners seeking Deva Deena lyrics in English discover a devotee’s total reliance on divine protection during crisis.