Ghantasala’s ‘Santhegamum Yenamma’ from the Lava Kusa album presents moral conflict through Ghantasala’s commanding vocals. Lyricist A. Maruthakasi and composer Ghantasala collaborate on this direct challenge to Lord Rama’s identity.
Santhegamum Yenamma
Ghantasala • From “Lava Kusa”
Santhegamum Yenamma Lyrics Meaning Ghantasala | Lava Kusa
Maruthakasi cites Rama’s famed principles: one arrow, one word, one wife. The lyrics declare that any deviation would nullify earthly penance and sacred texts.
Sandhegamum Yen AmmaWhy this lingering doubt, mother?
Sreeramachandranum YaarammaWho truly is Sri Ramachandran, mother?
Sandhegamum Yen AmmaWhy this lingering doubt, mother?
Sreeramachandranum YaarammaWho truly is Sri Ramachandran, mother?
Sandhegamum Yen AmmaWhy this lingering doubt, mother?
Orae Baanamthaan Vaarthaiyum OndreOne arrow is all he needs, his word is forever one
Murai Maaridaan Thaaramum OndreHe never strays from his path, he vows to just one wife
Orae Baanamthaan Vaarthaiyum OndreOne arrow is all he needs, his word is forever one
Murai Maaridaan Thaaramum OndreHe never strays from his path, he vows to just one wife
Vinnae Sidhari VeezhinumEven if the heavens shatter and crumble down
Konda Viradhamum ThavaranammaHe won’t break the sacred vow he’s sworn
Sandhegamum Yen AmmaWhy this lingering doubt, mother?
Sreeramachandranum YaarammaWho truly is Sri Ramachandran, mother?
Sandhegamum Yen AmmaWhy this lingering doubt, mother?
Ravikula Thilakan Araneri MaariIf the Gem of the Solar Clan ever strayed from grace
Maarutharame Naadavum NerinAnd sought the hand of another wife
Ravikula Thilakan Araneri MaariIf the Gem of the Solar Clan ever strayed from grace
Maarutharame Naadavum NerinAnd sought the hand of another wife
Puviyil Enadhu DhavamumMy penance on this earth would mean nothing
Punniya Kaaviyamum VeenammaAnd this holy epic would be all in vain, mother
Puviyil Enadhu DhavamumMy penance on this earth would mean nothing
Punniya Kaaviyamum VeenammaAnd this holy epic would be all in vain, mother
Sandhegamum Yen AmmaWhy this lingering doubt, mother?
Sreeramachandranum YaarammaWho truly is Sri Ramachandran, mother?
Sandhegamum Yen AmmaWhy this lingering doubt, mother?
Santhegamum Yenamma Music Video
Lava Kusa frames this ethical tension through Ghantasala’s voice. Listeners examining Santhegamum Yenamma lyrics meaning encounter Maruthakasi’s structured inquiry into dharma.