Seerkazhi Govindarajan’s commanding vocals define ‘Parandhathe Unmai’ from the album ‘Kann Thiranthadhu.’ Lyricist V. Seetharaman and composer T. R. Rajagopal create a moral anthem about truth’s enduring power.
Parandhathe Unmai
Seerkazhi Govindarajan • From “Kann Thiranthadhu”
Parandhathe Unmai Lyrics Translation (from “Kann Thiranthadhu”)
V. Seetharaman questions temporary victories gained through deceit. The lyrics state temple gopurams worldwide testify truth’s divinity, guiding even wrongdoers toward redemption.
Parandhathe Unmai ParandhatheThe truth has taken flight, it’s soaring high
Needhi Vazhiyil ViraindhadheIt rushed along the path where justice lies
Parandhathe Unmai ParandhadheThe truth has taken flight, it’s soaring high
Parandhathe Unmai ParandhadheThe truth has taken flight, it’s soaring high
Sathiyathai MaraithuBy burying the truth from sight
Vettriyum Kandavar YaaradaWho’s ever really won the fight?
Idhai Unarndhu PaarFeel this truth, realize it now
Kannai Thirandhu PaarOpen your eyes, clear your brow
Nandraai Unarndhu PaarUnderstand it deep and well
Kannai Thirandhu PaarOpen your eyes, break the spell
Parandhathe Unmai ParandhadheThe truth has taken flight, it’s soaring high
Unmaiyae DeivamendruTruth alone is the divine lord
Uyarvaana GopurangalTowering spires affirm this word
Unmaiyae DeivamendruTruth alone is the divine lord
Uyarvaana GopurangalTowering spires affirm this word
Ulagengum Nindru Parai SattrudhaeStanding tall, they preach to the world so vast
Vanjaganum Thirundhi Vaazha Paadhai KattudheShowing sinners a path to redeem their past
Idhai Unarndhu PaarFeel this truth, realize it now
Kannai Thirandhu PaarOpen your eyes, clear your brow
Nandraai Unarndhu PaarUnderstand it deep and well
Kannai Thirandhu PaarOpen your eyes, break the spell
Parandhathe Unmai ParandhadheThe truth has taken flight, it’s soaring high
Sondhamedhu BandhamedhuWhat are relations? What is a bond?
Thandhaiyedhu ThanaiyanyedhuWho is the father? Who is the son beyond?
Sodhanaiyil Neeyum Manam SorvadhaaDon’t let your spirit break when tested
Sondhamedhu BandhamedhuWhat are relations? What is a bond?
Thandhaiyedhu ThanaiyanyedhuWho is the father? Who is the son beyond?
Sodhanaiyil Neeyum Manam SorvadhaaDon’t let your spirit break when tested
Needhi Munnae Rathapaasam PaarpadhoDoes justice bow to blood’s affection?
Selvamae Viraindhu SelladaaRush forth, my dear, in the right direction
Parandhathe Unmai Music Video
Seerkazhi Govindarajan asserts truth’s inevitable triumph in ‘Parandhathe Unmai.’ English lyrics translation reveals a clear call to recognize justice as life’s foundation.