Ellam Inbame Lyrics Meaning | Amarakavi | M. K. Thiyagaraja Bhagavathar | N. L. Ganasaraswathi
“Ellam Inbame” is a duet by M. K. Thiyagaraja Bhagavathar and N. L. Ganasaraswathi from the album Amarakavi. Lyricist Suradha and composer G. Ramanathan present a philosophical argument for finding joy in observation. The song begins by declaring that “everything is bliss, always.”
Ellam Inbame
M. K. Thiyagaraja Bhagavathar | N. L. Ganasaraswathi • From “Amarakavi”
Lyricist
Suradha
Composer
G. Ramanathan
Amarakavi’s Ellam Inbame Lyrics Translation
The argument builds by citing beauty in specific moments, from a swan’s gait to a deer’s eyes. Suradha finds grace even in a warrior’s victory, comparing a bow to the curve of an eyebrow. This technique equates the recognition of beauty with a spiritual act.
Ellam Inbame EndrumeEverything is bliss, always.
Ellam Inbame EndrumeEverything is bliss, always.
Logam Meedhu Deiva Vazhvu Tharum KalaiIt’s the art that grants a divine life upon this world.
Ellam Inbame EndrumeEverything is bliss, always.
Logam Meedhu Deiva Vazhvu Tharum KalaiIt’s the art that grants a divine life upon this world.
Ellam Inbame EndrumeEverything is bliss, always.
Neelavanam ThanileIn the vast blue sky,
Neendhum Anna Nadai Adhanilein the gait of a swimming swan.
Neelavanam ThanileWithin that endless blue sky,
Neendhum Anna Nadai Adhanilein the grace of that gliding swan.
Nelindhu Nagam Sellum AsaivileIn the coiling sway of a serpent,
Nelindhu Nagam Sellum Asaivilein the fluid motion of a snake.
Thavi Oodum Pulliman VizhiyileIn the eyes of a leaping, spotted deer,
Thavi Oodum Pulliman Vizhiyilein the gaze of a bounding deer.
Perazhagai Kandu Anandhamum KonduSeeing this great beauty and filled with joy,
Pesi Magizhndhu Vazhum Neram Ellam Inbamethe moments spent talking happily are pure bliss.
Vizhiyin Puruvam Pol Valaindha Vill YendhiWielding a bow curved like an eyebrow,
Veeran Puriyum Poril Vettri Kanbadhumand a warrior finding victory in the fight.
Vizhiyin Puruvam Pol Valaindha Vill YendhiHolding a bow arched like the brow of an eye,
Veeran Puriyum Poril Vettri Kanbadhumand a hero achieving triumph in battle.
Velai Pondra Vadivulla KundrilOn a hill that’s shaped like a spear,
Mayil Visiri Pol Thogai Virithu Aduvadhuma peacock dancing with its tail fanned open.
Kuvindha Kai Pondra Thamarai ArumbileIn a lotus bud that’s like hands cupped in prayer,
Meenai Thalattum Neela Kadalilein the blue ocean that lulls the fish to sleep.
Sirppiyin Silai ThanileIn the sculptor’s statue,
Thavayogiyin Nilai Thanilein the posture of a meditating sage.
ArivileIn knowledge,
Azhagilein beauty.
Manganiyin Ulle Vandu Pole MayangiGetting lost like a beetle inside a sweet mango,
Kadhal Purivadhum Kalaiyethe act of making love is an art itself.
Kadavul Inbam AdhuveThat is a pleasure of the gods.
Kadhal Purivadhum KalaiyeTo fall in love is its own art form,
Kadavul Inbam Adhuveand that itself is a divine bliss.
Adharkettra Neram IdhuveThis is the perfect moment for it.
Ellam Inbame EndrumeEverything is bliss, always.
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The song unfolds as a catalog of divine moments, connecting nature, battle, and art. It concludes by identifying the act of love as the highest art form, a “pleasure of the gods.” The “Ellam Inbame” lyrics meaning suggests that perceiving beauty is a form of worship.
