“Devi Jagan Madha” by P. B. Srinivas and P. Leela appears on the album Ivan Avanethan. Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass wrote the lyrics and M. Ranga Rao composed the music. It opens as a serene prayer asking the “Mother of the world” for compassion.
Devi Jagan Madha
P. B. Srinivas | P. Leela • From “Ivan Avanethan”
Ivan Avanethan’s Devi Jagan Madha Lyrics Translation
The tone abruptly changes when the male singer calls his partner a “wild insect” and an “uncivilized girl from Karnataka.” She responds by asking why he must spoil Tamil Nadu’s culture. This establishes a conflict between modern desires and traditional values.
Devi Jegan MadhaGoddess, Mother of the world.
Devi Jegan MadhaGoddess, Mother of the world.
Unthan Thiruvullam IrangathaWon’t your divine heart show compassion?
Saran Pugunthida Malarpatham ArulAs I seek refuge, grant me your flower-like feet.
Devi Jegan MadhaGoddess, Mother of the world.
Kaviya Kalaiye Kaninthidum NilaiyeOh, epic art, oh, ripened grace.
Vazhvinil Oliveesum Valar MamathiYou’re the bright, growing moon that shines light upon life.
Vanithamani Maraven IniOh, jewel among women, I won’t forget you now.
Devi Jegan MadhaGoddess, Mother of the world.
Kattu Poochi Pol NeeYou’re like a wild insect.
Veettukkul ThannaleAll by yourself inside the house.
Kali Kalaththilum CountryagaEven in this modern age, like a country bumpkin…
Vazhvathu PidikkalaI don’t like the way you live.
Nagareegamilla KarnadagiYou uncivilized ‘girl from Karnataka’.
Kalam TherinjiYou should know the times.
Neelan Selai KattanumYou’re supposed to wear a blue saree.
Aiyo Kannadi PolOh my, like a piece of glass…
Udambai Yenga KattanumWhy should I show off my body?
Kudhirai Ladam PolLike a horseshoe…
Shoevum MattanumYou’re supposed to wear shoes, too.
Edhukku Kuthichu KuthichuWhy should I jump and hop around…
Vazhukki Vizhunthu KattanumAnd slip and fall just to tie them on?
Sattai PolLike a proper blouse…
Rettai Sadai PodanumYou should wear your hair in two braids.
Tamilnaduin PanbaiThe culture of Tamil Nadu…
Edhukku Ippadi KedukkanumWhy should I spoil it like this?
Kannukkeththa MaiEyeliner that suits the eyes,
Kaiyikkeththa PaiA bag that suits the hand,
Karuppukeththa DyeDye that suits black hair,
Veliye Kattidama VaiDon’t you show it outside, keep your mouth shut.
Kattu Poochu Pola NeeYou’re like a wild insect.
Veetukkul ThannaleAll by yourself inside the house.
Kali Kalaththilum CountryagaEven in this modern age, like a country bumpkin…
Vazhvathu PidikkalaI don’t like the way you live.
Nagareegamilla KarnadagiYou uncivilized ‘girl from Karnataka’.
Kanniladum Oru Pennai KanduSeeing a girl dancing in his eyes,
Dhinam Enni Engum RajaThe king longs for her, counting the days.
Kanniladum Oru Pennai KanduSeeing a girl dancing in his eyes,
Dhinam Enni Engum RajaThe king longs for her, counting the days.
Intha Vanna Mamayil Minnal Pola VanthuThis colorful peacock comes like a flash of lightning.
Minnum Kadhal Roja ParuLook at the shining rose of love.
Kanniladum Oru Pennai KanduSeeing a girl dancing in his eyes,
Dhinam Enni Engum RajaThe king longs for her, counting the days.
Antha Santham Un AriThat peace, if you only knew…
Therinja Santhirangi NeraIf Santhirangi ever found out…
AhaAha!
Antha Santham Un AriThat peace, if you only knew…
Therinja Santhirangi NeraIf Santhirangi ever found out…
Piriyutha Antha Koranganu“Is that monkey leaving?”
Asai Theerkanum VintharaHer wish must be fulfilled in a wonderful way.
Jorai Kanniladum Oru Pennai KanduPassionately seeing a girl dancing in his eyes,
Dhinam Enni Engum RajaThe king longs for her, counting the days.
Mathirai Kannil Vaikkum RajaThe king who cherishes every moment in her eyes.
Haji Avo Avo‘Haji’, come, come.
Dhobi Wale TumkoTo you, ‘washerman’,
Mera Nam Salam HaiMy name is ‘Salam’, my greetings to you.
Avo AvoCome, come.
Dhobi Wale TumkoTo you, ‘washerman’,
Mera Nam Salam HaiMy name is ‘Salam’, my greetings to you.
TumkoTo you,
Mera Nam Salam HaiMy name is ‘Salam’, my greetings to you.
Hum Bhi Unke Gulam HaiWe are also their servants.
Dhobi Wale TumkoTo you, ‘washerman’,
Mera Nam Salam HaiMy name is ‘Salam’, my greetings to you.
Dekho Dekho Come Kadhal DeewanaLook, look, come, my crazy love.
Va Mera BulbulCome, my ‘bulbul’ bird.
Tabla Dekha Maine Gana BajanaI saw the ‘tabla’ drums, the music is playing.
Thalam Poduranga Paisa KhazanaThey’re keeping the beat, it’s a treasure of money.
Aa Aa Aa AaAh, ah, ah, ah.
Dekho Dekho Come Kadhal DeewanaLook, look, come, my crazy love.
Tabla Dekha Maine Gana BajanaI saw the ‘tabla’ drums, the music is playing.
Dekho Dekho Come Kadhal DeewanaLook, look, come, my crazy love.
Tabla Dekha Maine Gana BajanaI saw the ‘tabla’ drums, the music is playing.
Tabla Dekha Maine Gana BajanaI saw the ‘tabla’ drums, the music is playing.
Thalam Poduranga Paisa KhazanaThey’re keeping the beat, it’s a treasure of money.
Avo AvoCome, come.
Dhobi Wale TumkoTo you, ‘washerman’,
Mera Nam Salam HaiMy name is ‘Salam’, my greetings to you.
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Devi Jagan Madha Music Video
The argument transforms into a vibrant qawwali performance with mixed English and Tamil lines. This shift shows the couple resolving their differences through a shared, energetic act. The song’s journey from devotion to debate and playful unity provides the meaning for the ‘Devi Jagan Madha’ lyrics.