Oru Pizhaiyum Lyrics English Meaning — Amarakavi | M. K. Thiyagaraja Bhagavathar
M. K. Thiyagaraja Bhagavathar performs “Oru Pizhaiyum” from the album Amarakavi, with lyrics by Ka. Mu. Sherif and music by G. Ramanathan. A man’s declaration of innocence begins the track, asserting he has never committed a wrong. The protagonist states he lived his life with only love in his heart.
Oru Pizhaiyum
M. K. Thiyagaraja Bhagavathar • From “Amarakavi”
Lyricist
Ka. Mu. Sherif
Composer
G. Ramanathan
Amarakavi’s Oru Pizhaiyum Lyrics Translation
The character re-frames his torment by connecting it to historical persecution. He recounts the suffering of Buddha, Jesus, and the Prophet Muhammad. Specific verses detail Jesus carrying a heavy cross while being beaten, and Muhammad being struck by stones.
Oru Pizhaiyum SeidhariyenI’ve never committed a single wrong.
Anbu Ondre Ullamadhil KonduWith only love held within my heart,
Nam Vazhndhu VandhenI have lived my life.
Perum Pazhigal PesiSpeaking great slanders against me,
Ennai Varuthukindrarthey continue to torment me.
Padhari Udal Thudikkumindha VelaiyilumEven in this moment, as my body flails and trembles,
Ariyamai Niraindha Indha Makkalukkefor these people who are filled with ignorance,
Arivu Varum Nalai Enni YenghugirenI yearn for the day that wisdom will dawn on them.
Thirundhadha Makkal Kulam ThirundhudharkkeFor an unrepentant society to finally reform,
Jeevan Thandha Periyorgal Kodi Kodi Kodimillions upon millions of great souls have given their lives.
Arasanendra Nilai Thurandhu AndiyaghiRenouncing his royal status to become a seeker,
Avathiyurum Makkalukke Buthappiran PadupattarLord Buddha suffered for the sake of a struggling people.
Perumbara Siluvai Thannai Thookka SolliThey forced Jesus to carry the heavy cross,
Pirambhu Kondu Adithittar Yesu Thannaiand they beat him with a cane.
Orumaiyudan Vazhvadharkke Margam SonnaThe noble Muhammad, who taught the path to live in unity,
Uthamaramam Mohamadu Kallal Adippattarwas struck down by stones.
Param Porule Theeyal Ennai ErikkindrareO Supreme Being, they are burning me with fire,
Pavam Seiyum Ivargalai Nee Mannippayebut please, You must forgive these people who sin.
Eesa Mann MeedhileO Lord, upon this earth,
Eesa Mann MeedhileO Lord, upon this earth,
Theemaigal Maindhega Seivai NeeyeYou are the one who will make all evil disappear.
Eesa Mann MeedhileO Lord, upon this earth,
Theemaigal Maindhega Seivai NeeyeYou are the one who will make all evil disappear.
Meeladha Pavangal Seivorum VazhvilSo that even those who commit irredeemable sins in their lives,
Meeladha Pavangal Seivorum Vazhvilso that even those who commit irredeemable sins in their lives,
Seeriya Manide Agidavemay become noble human beings.
Seeriya Manide AgidaveMay become noble human beings.
Eesa Mann MeedhileO Lord, upon this earth,
Theemaigal Maindhega Seivai NeeyeYou are the one who will make all evil disappear.
The song’s structure moves from personal defense to a historical survey of persecution. It ends with a prayer for the forgiveness of his tormentors, even as they burn him. The “Oru Pizhaiyum” lyrics meaning centers on this transformation from a victim’s plea into an act of grace.
