S. P. Balasubramanyam and P. Suseela perform ‘Ramba Oorvasi’ from the album Vedanai Thediya Maan. Lyricist Avinasi Mani and composer K. Chakravarthy create a playful duet about mythological figures symbolizing human desires.
Ramba Oorvasi
P. Suseela | S. P. Balasubramanyam • From “Vedanai Thediya Maan”
Ramba Oorvasi Lyrics Translation (from “Vedanai Thediya Maan”)
Avinasi Mani links Rambha, Urvashi, and Menaka to escalating stages of temptation. One lyric traces a path from seeking pleasure to losing control through these celestial beings.
RambaRambha.
LaalaaLaalaa.
OorvasiUrvashi.
LaalaalaaLaalaalaa.
MenahaMenaka.
LaallalaaLaallalaa.
Ramba Oorvasi MenahaRambha, Urvashi, Menaka.
Rasamana Srungaaram Undaakkum DevigalGoddesses who inspire delightful romance.
Rasamana Srungaaram Undaakkum DevigalGoddesses who inspire delightful romance.
Ramba Oorvasi MenahaRambha, Urvashi, Menaka.
LaallalaaLaallalaa.
Thanakku Pidippathellaam RambaiWhatever captures his heart is a Rambha.
Thaagam Thanippathellaam GangaiWhatever quenches his thirst is the holy river Ganges.
Thanakku Pidippathellaam RambaiWhatever captures his heart is a Rambha.
Thaagam Thanippathellaam GangaiWhatever quenches his thirst is the holy river Ganges.
Idhu Aayirangaalaththu PazhakkamThis is a habit that has lasted a thousand years.
Idhu Aayirangaalaththu PazhakkamThis is a habit that has lasted a thousand years.
Intha Aasaigal Eppothum IrukkumThese desires will exist forever.
RambaRambha.
OorvasiUrvashi.
MenahaMenaka.
LaallalaaLaallalaa.
Ilamai Thediyatho RambaiyaiDid youth go searching for Rambha?
Edhiril Kidaiththavalo Oru OorvasiOr was it an Urvashi he found right before him?
Manathai Keduththu Mayanga Seithavalo MenahaOr was it Menaka who entranced his mind and led him astray?
Idhu Maanida Saathiyilae Oru VaadikkaiThis is just the usual way of the human race.
Srushtikku Moolam KaamamDesire is the root of all creation.
Intha Srushtikku Moolam KaamamDesire is the very root of this creation.
Adhuvey Intha Manitharkku Undaana SaabamAnd that is the curse laid upon mankind.
RambaRambha.
OorvasiUrvashi.
MenahaMenaka.
LaallalaaLaallalaa.
Rasamana Srungaaram Undaakkum DevigalGoddesses who inspire delightful romance.
RambaRambha.
OorvasiUrvashi.
MenahaMenaka.
Laallalaa LaallalaaLaallalaa Laallalaa.
Ramba Oorvasi Music Video
Vedanai Thediya Maan lyrics translation frames desire as both creation’s foundation and humanity’s enduring burden. This duality anchors the song’s commentary on human nature.