Rama Rama Saranam Lyrics Meaning: Kadan Vangi Kalyanam | P. Leela | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass

P. Leela’s “Rama Rama Saranam” from the album Kadan Vangi Kalyanam opens by declaring Rama as a refuge. The lyrics by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass immediately begin listing Rama’s major life events. The verses start with him slaying the demoness Thadagai and protecting a sage’s ritual.

Rama Rama Saranam Lyrics Meaning: Kadan Vangi Kalyanam | P. Leela | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Released: December 31, 1958

Rama Rama Saranam

P. Leela | Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass • From “Kadan Vangi Kalyanam”

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Composer
S. Rajeswara Rao, Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass, T.N.Ramiah Doss

Kadan Vangi Kalyanam’s Rama Rama Saranam Lyrics Translation

The song continues this biographical summary with other key moments from the epic. One line notes how Rama upheld his father’s word by accepting exile in ascetic clothing. Another section connects the fall of Lanka’s king directly to Rama’s name spreading across the world.

Rama Rama Saranam Pattabhirama SaranamRama, Rama, my refuge. Glorious Rama, my refuge.
Rama Rama SaranamRama, Rama, my refuge.
Thadagaiyai VadhaithuSlaying the demoness Thadagai,
Thava Munivan Velvi KathuYou protected the great sage’s ritual.
Thadagaiyai VadhaithuSlaying the demoness Thadagai,
Thava Munivan Velvi KathuYou protected the great sage’s ritual.
Silaikku Pranan ThandhuGiving life to the statue,
Karchilaikku Pranan ThandhuGiving life to the statue of stone,
Thuyar Theerthu Vaithu Arul PurindhaYou ended her sorrow and bestowed your grace.
Rama Rama Saranam Pattabhirama SaranamRama, Rama, my refuge. Glorious Rama, my refuge.
Rama Rama SaranamRama, Rama, my refuge.
Sivadhanusai ValaithuBending the great bow of Shiva,
Sree Janakiyai ManandhuYou married the divine Janaki.
Sivadhanusai ValaithuBending the great bow of Shiva,
Sree Janakiyai ManandhuYou married the divine Janaki.
Thandhai Vakiyam EndhiUpholding your father’s word,
Uyar Thandhai Vakiyam EndhiUpholding your noble father’s word,
Thava Kolathodu VanamadainthaYou went to the forest dressed as an ascetic.
Rama Rama Saranam Pattabhirama SaranamRama, Rama, my refuge. Glorious Rama, my refuge.
Rama Rama SaranamRama, Rama, my refuge.
Ilangai Vendhan MalaAs the king of Lanka fell,
Jegamengum Namam SoozhaYour name enveloped the entire world.
Ilangai Vendhan MalaAs the king of Lanka fell,
Jegamengum Namam SoozhaYour name enveloped the entire world.
Mangai SeethaiyoduWith the lady Sita by your side,
Thiru Mangai SeethaiyoduWith the blessed lady Sita by your side,
Managar Ayodhi Andu VandhaYou came and ruled the city of Ayodhya.
Rama Rama Saranam Pattabhirama SaranamRama, Rama, my refuge. Glorious Rama, my refuge.
Rama Rama SaranamRama, Rama, my refuge.

Rama Rama Saranam Music Video

This track presents a linear journey through Rama’s heroic deeds, from early victories to his final rule in Ayodhya. Each verse adds another piece of evidence for his divine status. The song functions as a compressed devotional argument, using his life story as the reason for surrender.