Vani Jairam and K.J. Yesudas voice M.S. Viswanathan’s composition in the Subrabatham album. Lyricist Kannadasan structures this devotional piece around serene faith in Krishna. Their duet remains a gentle reminder of divine assurance through remembrance.
Kannanai Ninaithaal
K. J. Yesudas | Vani Jairam • From “Subrabatham”
Kannanai Ninaithaal Lyrics Translation K. J. Yesudas | Vani Jairam | Subrabatham
Kannadasan cites Krishna delivering the Geedhai and aiding Draupadi. The lyrics link flute melodies to Krishna’s voice in nature. Repeated lines affirm wishes materialize across ages through devotion.
Kannanai Ninaiththaal Sonnathu PalikkumIf you remember Kannan, your words will come true.
Kaalangal Thorum Ninaiththathu NadakkumAcross all ages, your wishes will surely come to pass.
Kaalangal Thorum Ninaiththathu NadakkumAcross all ages, your wishes will surely come to pass.
Kannaa GobalaKanna, Gopala.
Radha Krishnaa Sri DevaRadha Krishna, Sri Deva.
Kannaa GobalaKanna, Gopala.
Radha Krishnaa Sri DevaRadha Krishna, Sri Deva.
Ponmani Vannan Sonnathu GeedhaiThe gem-hued Lord spoke the holy Gita.
Poomagan Maarbinil Thavazhnthaval RadhaiRadha rests gently upon the beautiful Lord’s chest.
Poomagan Maarbinil Thavazhnthaval RadhaiRadha rests gently upon the beautiful Lord’s chest.
Nallavar Selvathu Avanathu PaathaiThe path taken by the good is truly his path.
Naadiya Manithan Ulagaththil MedhaiThe man who seeks it is the wisest on earth.
Kannaa GobalaKanna, Gopala.
Radha Krishnaa Sri DevaRadha Krishna, Sri Deva.
Kannaa GobalaKanna, Gopala.
Radha Krishnaa Sri DevaRadha Krishna, Sri Deva.
Kannanai Ninaiththaal Sonnathu PalikkumIf you remember Kannan, your words will come true.
Kaalangal Thorum Ninaiththathu NadakkumAcross all ages, your wishes will surely come to pass.
Kaalangal Thorum Ninaiththathu NadakkumAcross all ages, your wishes will surely come to pass.
Kaattrinil Pengal Selaiyai EduththaanHe stole the maidens’ robes in the playful wind.
Adhaiyae Draupathi Kettathum KoduththaanYet he gave endless robes when Draupadi asked for help.
Kaattrilum Isaiyilum Kannanin KuralaeKannan’s voice echoes in the wind and music.
Paattinil Varuvathu PullaanguzhalaeHis bamboo flute flows through every song.
Kannaa GobalaKanna, Gopala.
Radha Krishnaa Sri DevaRadha Krishna, Sri Deva.
Kannaa GobalaKanna, Gopala.
Radha Krishnaa Sri DevaRadha Krishna, Sri Deva.
Gopiyar Naduvae Kannanin NaadhamKannan’s music plays amidst the Gopis.
Guruvaayooril Kuzhanthaiyin GeedhamThe Divine Child’s song blesses Guruvayur.
Guruvaayooril Kuzhanthaiyin GeedhamThe Divine Child’s song blesses Guruvayur.
Devargal Sabhaiyil Sri Krishna VedhamIn the assembly of gods, Sri Krishna is the Vedas.
Thirumalai Thanilae Thava SubrabathamIn Thirumalai, he is the holy ‘Subrabatham’ hymn.
Thava Subrabatham Thava SubrabathamThe holy ‘Subrabatham’ hymn, the holy ‘Subrabatham’ hymn.
Kannanai Ninaiththaal Sonnathu PalikkumIf you remember Kannan, your words will come true.
Kaalangal Thorum Ninaiththathu NadakkumAcross all ages, your wishes will surely come to pass.
Kaalangal Thorum Ninaiththathu NadakkumAcross all ages, your wishes will surely come to pass.
Kannaa GobalaKanna, Gopala.
Radha Krishnaa Sri DevaRadha Krishna, Sri Deva.
Kannaa GobalaKanna, Gopala.
Radha Krishnaa Sri DevaRadha Krishna, Sri Deva.
Kannanai Ninaithaal Music Video
Kannadasan’s work connects divine presence to wind and music. This approach clarifies the Kannanai Ninaithaal lyrics meaning for translation seekers. The song resolves in Guruvayoor and Thirumalai hymn references.