Harshika Devanath’s soaring performance of “Hennu Hadeyalu Beda” from the Kannada film “Banaras” weaves a poignant tapestry of longing, gratitude, and the unshakeable bond between mother and child. Upon translation for a broader audience, the song explores the emotions of a daughter as she reflects on the distance between herself and her mother.
The opening lines set the scene with musical notes, “Sagamapa Padamaparirimaga Sagamada,” hinting at the melody that will carry the song’s emotions. Following this, the daughter implores her mother, “Hennu Hadeyalu Beda, Heravarige Kodabyada,” pleading not to let her go and not to grieve her absence. The repetitive “Henhoguvaga Alabyada” emphasizes the pain of separation, urging her mother not to mourn.
The chorus introduces the soothing image of the River Sindhu, “Byasagi Divasake Bevina Mara Tampu,” its breezy shade offering comfort. Comparing her mother to the mighty Bhagirathi, “Bhimarati Emba Hole Tampu,” the daughter draws parallels between the nurturing nature of water and her mother’s unwavering love. “Hadedava Ni Tampu Nanna Manadage,” she declares, acknowledging the serenity her mother brings to her life.
BANARAS (2022 FILM) MOVIE | HENNU HADEYALU BEDA SONG LYRICS ENGLISH MEANING
Sagamapa Padamaparirimaga Sagamada Aa
(Musical Notes)
Hennu Hadeyalu Byada Heravarige Kodabyada
Don’t give birth to her. Don’t send her away.
Henhoguvaga Alabyada Henhoguvaga Alabyada
Don’t grieve when she leaves your house.
Hadedava Sittagi Sivana Baibyada
Don’t grieve for her O’ mother of mine. Don’t be still with a sorrow mind.
Byasagi Divasake Bevina Mara Tampu Aa Aa
River Sindhu brings breeze those summer days.
Byasagi Divasake Bevina Mara Tampu
River Sindhu brings breeze those summer days.
Bhimarati Emba Hole Tampu, Bhimarati Emba Hole Tampu
So does the mighty river Bhagirathi..
Hadedava Ni Tampu Nanna Manadage
O’ Mother of mine, You bring serenity to me.
Sagamapa Padamaparirimaga Sagamada Aa
(Musical Notes)
Hennagi Huttokinta Mannagi Huttidare
If I had a choice, I’d choose to be born as the land
Mannina Myalondu Maravagi
For it will give life to a tree.
Mannina Myalondu Maravagi Huttidare Punyavantarige Neralagi
And if I were born a tree on that land, I’d bestow shade to the fortunate and the free..
Kasige Hogoke Esandu Dinabeku
Travelling to Kashi takes days on end. My mother’s house however is an hour away.
Tasottina Hadi Tavaruru Tasottina Hadi Tavaruru
If I travel in that direction, I can see.
Maneyage Kadu Kuntale Hadedava
There she waits, my mother. just for me..
Jagakkella Avale Paradaiva Aa A Aa O O Oa Aa A Dhiranana
She is a Mother not just to me but to the whole galaxy.
The song culminates in a powerful statement, “Jagakkella Avale Paradaiva,” declaring her mother to be a universal embodiment of love, a goddess not just to her but to the entire world.
HENNU HADEYALU BEDA MUSIC VIDEO
The music video adds another layer of depth to the song. Harshika Devanath’s performance, filmed in a small boat on a river and later on a stage, reflects the dual nature of the song: the raw emotions of personal longing and the universal essence of motherly love.
| Title | Hennu Hadeyalu Beda |
| Movie | Banaras (2022 film) |
| Singer(s) | Harshika Devanath |
| Lyrics Writer(s) | Janapada |
| Music Composer(s) | B. Ajaneesh Loknath |
| Actor(s) | Sonal Monteiro |