Nanthanin Sarithiram Lyrics Meaning — Kalaivanan | T. M. Soundarajan
T. M. Soundarajan performs ‘Nanthanin Sarithiram’ from the album Kalaivanan, featuring A. Maruthakasi’s lyrics and Pendyala Nageswara Rao’s music. This devotional ballad presents a historical figure challenging rigid social hierarchies through faith.
Nanthanin Sarithiram
T. M. Soundarajan • From “Kalaivanan”
Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Composer
Pendyala Nageswara Rao
Kalaivanan’s Nanthanin Sarithiram Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Maruthakasi declares caste divisions as human-made troubles absent in creation. Nandanar’s persistent devotion results in overnight field cultivation, a miracle shifting his Brahmin master’s position. The landlord grants temple access after witnessing spiritual power.
Aandavan ApdaippilaeIn the Creator’s grand design
Aadhiyilae Jaathi Madha BaedhamillaiAt the start, no caste or creed defined us
Avaiellaam PaadhiyilaeAll those divides came later on
Manidhargalaal Ulagilae Vandha ThollaiBurdens brought to this world by men
Nandhanin Sarithiram ArumaiNandan’s tale is a wonder
Naan Uraippen Adhan PerumaiI’ll speak of its glory
Naan Uraippen Adhan PerumaiI’ll speak of its glory
Nandhanin Sarithiram ArumaiNandan’s tale is a wonder
Naan Uraippen Adhan PerumaiI’ll speak of its glory
Naan Uraippen Adhan PerumaiI’ll speak of its glory
Aadhanoorilae Saeri ThannileIn the slums of Adhanoor
Adimai Nanhanum PirandhaanaeA slave named Nandan was born
Aani Ponnani AmbalavaananThinking of the Golden Lord of Dance
Arulai Ninaithae ValarndhaaneHe grew up seeking His grace
Andhanaraagiya AandaiyinidamaeTo his high-born Brahmin master
Ambalam Sellavae Vidai KettaanHe asked leave to see the temple
Pannai Velaigal Paangudan Mudithe“Finish the farm work perfectly
Paraiya Nee Poyi Va EndraarThen you, Paraiya, may go,” he said
Kannaeer Peruki Anndhan KalangavaeTears swelled as Nandan stood shaken
Kann Moondrudaiyonin Karunaiyaal AndriravaeBut that night, by the Three-Eyed One’s mercy
Kazhani Ellaam Neer Paaindhu Payir YeriWater flooded the fields, crops rose high
Kadhir Vilaindhae Thalai Saaindhae NindrathuvaeGrain ripened instantly and bowed in harvest
Bakthiyin Magimaiyai Vedhiyar UnardhaeThe landlord sensed the power of faith
Parivudan Poyi Vara Vidai AlithaarWith kindness, he bid him go
Oonum Urakkamum Marndhae NandhanumForgetting food and sleep, Nandan stood
Ulalm Urughi NindridavaeWith a heart melting away
Umaiyaval Naadhan AruladhinaaleBy the grace of Uma’s Lord
Ullam Maariya MaraiyavaraeThe Brahmin’s heart was changed
Thiyanathil Moozhgiya Nandhanai AzhaithaeCalling Nandan, deep in trance
Siavnai Sevikka SeidhanareHe led him to worship Shiva
Aanandha Kanneer Perukkiya AnbanWeeping tears of pure joy
Arutjodhyilae KalandhaanaeHe merged into the Light of Grace
Faith transcending man-made barriers anchors the Nanthanin Sarithiram lyrics meaning. T. M. Soundarajan’s recording remains essential for understanding equality debates through Kalaivanan’s musical lens.
