P. Susheela’s voice captures divine maternal authority in “Gnaana Kannai” from the album “Samayapurathale Satchi.” Vaali wrote the lyrics and K. V. Mahadevan composed the music. The track offers spiritual guidance and wisdom.
Gnaana Kannai
P. Susheela • From “Samayapurathale Satchi”
Gnaana Kannai Lyrics Translation P. Susheela | Samayapurathale Satchi
The mother goddess addresses spiritual blindness caused by arrogance: “Oona Kannai Izhandhu Nindraai Aanavathaalae.” She assures listeners, “Indha Saei Pirindha Pizhaigal Ellaam Thaai Poruthaalae,” stating she forgives all the child’s mistakes. Vaali’s lyrics emphasize divine compassion.
Gyana Kannai Thirandhu VittenI’ve opened the eye of wisdom.
Par Magane ParBehold, my child, behold!
Gyana Kannai Thirandhu VittenI’ve opened the eye of wisdom.
Par Magane ParBehold, my child, behold!
Indha Gyanam Ellam Iruppaval NanI am the holder of all this wisdom.
Par Magane ParBehold, my child, behold!
Gyana Kannai Thirandhu VittenI’ve opened the eye of wisdom.
Par Magane ParBehold, my child, behold!
Oona Kannai Izhandhu NindraiYou lost your ordinary vision.
AnavathaleBecause of your arrogance.
Oona Kannai Izhandhu NindraiYou lost your ordinary vision.
AnavathaleBecause of your arrogance.
Indha Sei Pirindha Pizhaigal EllamAll the mistakes of this estranged child,
Thai PoruthaleThe Mother has forgiven.
Gyana Kannai Thirandhu VittenI’ve opened the eye of wisdom.
Par Magane ParBehold, my child, behold!
Karuvaraiyil Iruppaval NanI, who dwell in the sacred womb of creation,
Theruvarai VandhenHave come to the streets.
Ingu Kann Urangum MakkalukkuFor the people slumbering in ignorance here,
Kavalai ThandhenI offered my protection.
Karuvaraiyil Iruppaval NanI, who dwell in the sacred womb of creation,
Theruvarai VandhenHave come to the streets.
Ingu Kann Urangum MakkalukkuFor the people slumbering in ignorance here,
Kavalai ThandhenI offered my protection.
Oruvaraiyum Oru PoludhumNo one, not for a moment,
KaividamattenWill I ever abandon.
Andha Karunaiyinal Kann KoduthuWith that compassion, I’ve granted sight,
Unnaiyum MeettenAnd I’ve saved you too.
Gyana Kannai Thirandhu VittenI’ve opened the eye of wisdom.
Par Magane ParBehold, my child, behold!
Mangattil Theekulithu Thavam IrundheneIn the sacred land of Mangattu, I performed penance through fire.
Pani MalaiyinileIn the snowy mountains,
Nilaithirukkum Vaishnavi NaneI am Vaishnavi, who eternally resides there.
Mangattil Theekulithu Thavam IrundheneIn the sacred land of Mangattu, I performed penance through fire.
Pani MalaiyinileIn the snowy mountains,
Nilaithirukkum Vaishnavi NaneI am Vaishnavi, who eternally resides there.
Paramasivan Iruppidam En Padhiyil ThaneLord Shiva’s abode is truly within my own half.
Paramasivan Iruppidam En Padhiyil ThaneLord Shiva’s abode is truly within my own half.
Siva Padhaviyinai Koduppathu En Kann Vizhi MeeneThe power to bestow the status of Shiva rests within my very gaze.
Gyana Kannai Thirandhu VittenI’ve opened the eye of wisdom.
Par Magane ParBehold, my child, behold!
Udal Mulukka Oodukindra Udhiramum NaneI am the very blood flowing throughout your entire body.
Un Uyir Anukkal Iyanguvadhum En Seyal ThaneThe functioning of your life’s cells is also my divine act.
Udal Mulukka Oodukindra Udhiramum NaneI am the very blood flowing throughout your entire body.
Un Uyir Anukkal Iyanguvadhum En Seyal ThaneThe functioning of your life’s cells is also my divine act.
Par Magane Par Mulukka Then PaduveneBehold, my child, behold, I will manifest everywhere.
Par Magane Par Mulukka Then PaduveneBehold, my child, behold, I will manifest everywhere.
Ennai ParthidathanIt was only to enable you to see me,
Nanunakku Kann KodutheneThat I granted you your eyes.
Gyana Kannai Thirandhu VittenI’ve opened the eye of wisdom.
Par Magane ParBehold, my child, behold!
Indha Gyanam Ellam Iruppaval NanI am the holder of all this wisdom.
Par Magane ParBehold, my child, behold!
Gyana Kannai Thirandhu VittenI’ve opened the eye of wisdom.
Par Magane ParBehold, my child, behold!
Gnaana Kannai Music Video
The mother goddess claims Paramasivan resides in her half, asserting her supreme power. She declares herself the life force in every cell. This ‘Gnaana Kannai’ lyrics translation shows her as the ultimate dispenser of divine grace and omnipresent essence.