Nee Ariyadhathalla Lyrics Meaning: Kamatchiyin Karunai | P. Susheela
P. Susheela delivers “Nee Ariyadhathalla” from the album ‘Kamatchiyin Karunai,’ with lyrics by Kannadasan and music by Sankar Ganesh. A devotee directly questions Goddess Kamatchi’s justice. The song establishes a tense, questioning dialogue with the divine.
Nee Ariyadhathalla
P. Susheela • From “Kamatchiyin Karunai”
Lyricist
Kannadasan
Composer
Sankar Ganesh
Nee Ariyadhathalla Lyrics Translation P. Susheela | Kamatchiyin Karunai
Kannadasan’s lyrics ask, “Is there no justice in your reign today?” The devotee seeks protection for her “manjal mugam” (auspicious married status) and “thali kayiru” (sacred marriage thread). She demands an answer, asserting the Goddess cannot ignore her plight.
Nee Ariyadhadhalla KamatchiIt’s not that you don’t know, Kamatchi.
Indru Needhi Illadhadho Un ArasatchiIs there no justice in your reign today?
Needhi Illadhadho Un ArasatchiIs there no justice in your reign today?
Thaiyariyadha Pillai YedhammaWhat child doesn’t know its mother, Amma?
Thaiyariyadha Pillai YedhammaWhat child doesn’t know its mother, Amma?
Unnai Thavira Enakku ThunaiyarammaWho else is my support besides you, Amma?
Nee Ariyadhadhalla KamatchiIt’s not that you don’t know, Kamatchi.
Indru Needhi Illadhadho Un ArasatchiIs there no justice in your reign today?
Nee Ariyadhadhalla KamatchiIt’s not that you don’t know, Kamatchi.
Manjal Mugathukku Undhan Varam VendumFor my ‘manjal mugam’ (auspicious married status), I need your boon.
En Mangalam Vazha Undhan Arul VendumFor my welfare to thrive, I need your grace.
Manjal Mugathukku Undhan Varam VendumFor my ‘manjal mugam’ (auspicious married status), I need your boon.
En Mangalam Vazha Undhan Arul VendumFor my welfare to thrive, I need your grace.
Kungumam Kakka Undhan Thunai VendumTo protect my ‘kungumam’ (vermillion, symbol of marital status), I need your support.
Kungumam Kakka Undhan Thunai VendumTo protect my ‘kungumam’ (vermillion, symbol of marital status), I need your support.
Indha Kulamagal Kelvikkoru Padhil VendumThis virtuous woman needs an answer to her question.
Nee Ariyadhadhalla KamatchiIt’s not that you don’t know, Kamatchi.
Indru Needhi Illadhadho Un ArasatchiIs there no justice in your reign today?
Nee Ariyadhadhalla KamatchiIt’s not that you don’t know, Kamatchi.
Sathiyam Enbadhu Ulagil IrundhalIf ‘sathiyam’ (truth and justice) truly exists in this world,
Sangu MulangadhooWouldn’t the ‘sangu’ (conch shell, signifying triumph) not blow?
Oru Thavaru Seiyadhavar Nayagan EnbadhuThat one who hasn’t made a mistake is the hero,
Ulagam VilangadhooWouldn’t the world understand?
Thathuvam Neeyena Unmai EndranalIf it’s true that you are the ultimate principle,
Sannadhi ThirakkadhooWouldn’t your sanctum not open?
En Thali Kayiru Tahndhu MagizhndhidaFor me to joyfully offer my ‘thali kayiru’ (sacred marriage thread),
Kalam PirakkadhooWon’t such a time be born?
Thiripurasundhari Kamatchi EnThiripurasundhari Kamatchi, let your cause
Thiruvinai Kakkattum Un KatchiProtect my destiny and good fortune.
Needhikku Tharuvai Manasatchi IniFor justice, please provide your conscience now,
Neeyum Illavidil Yar SatchiIf not you, who else is the witness?
Agilandeeswari ArulvayeAgilandeeswari, please grant your grace.
A persistent faith anchors this urgent prayer, despite the plea for divine intervention. P. Susheela’s powerful Tamil ‘Nee Ariyadhathalla’ lyrics meaning ultimately affirms the Goddess as the sole witness and refuge. Her devotion remains strong, even when facing perceived neglect.
