Seerkazhi Govindarajan voices the moral crisis in ‘Pandavar Vanavasam.’ Lyricist Kuyilan and composer Ghantasala frame this lament about justice overshadowed by deceit. Govindarajan’s delivery captures the Pandavas’ forced forest exile after losing their kingdom.
Needhikku Tholvi Nizhalanatho
Chorus | Seerkazhi Govindarajan • From “Pandavar Vanavasam”
Pandavar Vanavasam’s Needhikku Tholvi Nizhalanatho Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Kuyilan shows Bhima as a ‘rumbling volcano’ awaiting revenge time. The lyrics ask if justice bowed before treachery. Yudhishthira keeps his promise despite deception, leading the group into wilderness.
Neethikku Tholvi NizhalanathoHas defeat cast its shadow over justice?
Neriyizhandha Vanjanai Munn Thalai ThazhndhathoHas it bowed its head before unrighteous deceit?
Vanjanaiyaale Sagalamum ThottreHaving lost everything through treachery,
Vaakkai Kakka VendiJust to keep his given word,
Andho Vanathu KekkindraaraeAlas, they’re heading into the forest.
Vanjanaiyaale Sagalamum ThottreHaving lost everything through treachery,
Vaakkai Kakka VendiJust to keep his given word,
Andho Vanathu KekkindraaraeAlas, they’re heading into the forest.
Vidhi Vazhi Katta Dharmam Pinn ThodaraAs fate leads the way and righteousness follows behind,
Vizhipada Ulagam EriyumendranjiFearing the world would burn if he opened his eyes,
Thalai Kunithadhaegum Dharman IvaneThe King of ‘Dharma’ walks with his head bowed low.
Andho Vanathu KekkindraanaeAlas, he’s heading into the forest.
Sabaiyil Seidha Sabadham MudikkaTo fulfill the vow he made in the assembly hall,
Samayam Ennaal Varumena EnniWaiting and wondering when the right time will come,
Kumaridum Erimalaiyaana BeemanBhima is like a rumbling, simmering volcano.
Andho Vanathu KekkindraanaeAlas, he’s heading into the forest.
Theemaiyin Uruvaam Kaurava SaenaiyaiTo destroy the Kaurava army, the very form of evil,
Seerum Than Kanaiyaal Maaippadhu EndraeDetermined to end them with his hissing arrows,
Urudhiyum Kondi Paarthathan SendraanArjuna set out with a firm, steady resolve.
Vanjanaiyaale Sagalamum ThottreHaving lost everything through treachery,
Vaakkai Kakka VendiJust to keep his given word,
Andho Vanathu KekkindraaraeAlas, they’re heading into the forest.
Ethanai Yugamo Kandathu UlagamThis world has seen so many ages pass,
Evarukkum Illai Unnilai ThaayaeBut no one has endured what you have, Mother.
Ethanai Yugamo Kandathu UlagamThis world has seen so many ages pass,
Evarukkum Illai Unnilai ThaayaeBut no one has endured what you have, Mother.
Boomiyai Poale PoruthirunthaayaeYou’ve remained patient, just like the Earth herself.
Needhikku Tholvi Nizhalanatho Music Video
Ghantasala’s score amplifies the tension between fate and ethical duty. A complete ‘Needhikku Tholvi Nizhalanatho’ lyrics translation reveals how vows shape this exile narrative.