T. R. Mahalingam delivers devotional intensity in ‘Kadalil Vizhundha’ from the album ‘Thiru Neelakandar’. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer C. N. Pandurangan shape a hymn to Lord Shiva as universal protector.
Kadalil Vizhundha
T. R. Mahalingam • From “Thiru Neelakandar”
Kadalil Vizhundha Lyrics Translation (from “Thiru Neelakandar”)
Kannadasan describes a crow falling into the ocean receiving Shiva’s guidance. The lyric shifts focus from bodily needs to wisdom hunger, showcasing divine intervention.
Kadalil Vizhuntha Orr Kaakkaiyai PaarthathumUpon seeing a crow that had fallen into the sea,
Karai Solla Vanthavan NeelakandamNeelakandam is the one who came to guide it to the shore.
Kadalil Vizhuntha Orr Kaakkaiyai PaarthathumUpon seeing a crow that had fallen into the sea,
Karai Solla Vanthavan NeelakandamNeelakandam is the one who came to guide it to the shore.
Kanal Padum Paambukkum Karaiyinil MeenukkumFor the snake suffering on scorching sands and the fish stranded on the shore,
Thunai Kondu Vanthavan NeelakandamNeelakandam is the one who brought them support.
Thunai Kondu Vanthavan NeelakandamNeelakandam is the one who brought them support.
Kadalil Vizhuntha Orr Kaakkaiyai PaarthathumUpon seeing a crow that had fallen into the sea,
Karai Solla Vanthavan NeelakandamNeelakandam is the one who came to guide it to the shore.
Acham Bayam Endru Anji NindroridamTo those standing frozen in panic and dread,
Acham Bayam Endru Anji NindroridamTo those standing frozen in panic and dread,
Achamayam Varuvan NeelakandamNeelakandam comes to grant them fearlessness.
Tharsamayam Enakku Sirsabai NaayaganRight now, the Lord of the Divine Hall is here for me,
Tharsamayam Enakku Sirsabai NaayaganRight now, the Lord of the Divine Hall is here for me,
Thannabayam Tharuvaan NeelakandamNeelakandam will grant me His cool refuge.
Thannabayam Tharuvaan NeelakandamNeelakandam will grant me His cool refuge.
Kadalil Vizhuntha Orr Kaakkaiyai PaarthathumUpon seeing a crow that had fallen into the sea,
Karai Solla Vanthavan NeelakandamNeelakandam is the one who came to guide it to the shore.
Neerinilae Piranthu Neruppinilae MudikkumBorn in water and ending in fire,
Neela Perungkathaiyae NeelakandamNeelakandam is the great epic Himself.
Neruppai Anaikkum MunnaeBefore the final fire is extinguished,
Iruppathu EnnavendruAsking what truly remains in this life,
Poruppai Koduththu Vittaen NeelakandamI’ve handed over all my burdens to Neelakandam.
Kadalil Vizhuntha Orr Kaakkaiyai PaarthathumUpon seeing a crow that had fallen into the sea,
Karai Solla Vanthavan NeelakandamNeelakandam is the one who came to guide it to the shore.
Mogaththiruntha EnnaiI was lost in worldly desires,
Monaththil Moozhaga VaiththuBut He immersed me in deep silence,
Mogaththiruntha EnnaiI was lost in worldly desires,
Monaththil Moozhaga VaiththuBut He immersed me in deep silence,
Yogaththai Thantharulvaan NeelakandamAnd Neelakandam graciously granted me the path of Yoga.
Thegaththil Ulla Pasi Theernthathu TheernthathendruRealizing that the hunger of the body has been fully satisfied,
Thegaththil Ulla Pasi Theernthathu TheernthathendruRealizing that the hunger of the body has been fully satisfied,
Nyaana Pasiyai Vaippaan NeelakandamNeelakandam will now instill a hunger for wisdom.
Nyaana Pasiyai Vaippaan NeelakandamNeelakandam will now instill a hunger for wisdom.
Kadalil Vizhuntha Orr Kaakkaiyai PaarthathumUpon seeing a crow that had fallen into the sea,
Karai Solla Vanthavan NeelakandamNeelakandam is the one who came to guide it to the shore.
Neelakandam Neelakandam NeelakandamNeelakandam, Neelakandam, Neelakandam.
Neelakandam Neelakandam NeelakandamNeelakandam, Neelakandam, Neelakandam.
Kadalil Vizhundha Music Video
Divine assurance defines the Kadalil Vizhundha lyrics translation, where devotion leads to enlightenment through Shiva’s grace.