Sevai Seithale Lyrics Translation | Amarakavi | M. K. Thiyagaraja Bhagavathar | P. Leela
M. K. Thiyagaraja Bhagavathar and P. Leela deliver a societal blueprint in “Sevai Seithale” from the album ‘Amarakavi’. Penned by Papanasam Sivan, the track presents selfless service as the direct path to achieving joy on Earth. The composition by G. Ramanathan supports this clear, instructional message.
Sevai Seithale
M. K. Thiyagaraja Bhagavathar | P. Leela • From “Amarakavi”
Lyricist
Papanasam Sivan
Composer
G. Ramanathan
Amarakavi’s Sevai Seithale Lyrics Translation
Papanasam Sivan’s lyrics directly question the justice of creating divisions by birth, religion, or language. He then calls for a complete sacrifice of one’s soul, body, and personal possessions for the greater good. This act is presented as a fundamental duty for all people.
Ondru Serndhu PaduppattalIf we unite and strive together,
Undu Vazhve Vazhvethere is life, yes, there is life.
Ulaginile Ezhai Eliyavar Thuyaram Neenga ATo end the suffering of the world’s poor and powerless,
Thondu Seidhe Mana Panpodu Unmaiyaiwe must serve with a refined heart and with truth.
Sevai Seidhale KanalamThrough service, we can see it,
Puvi Meedhile Uyarvanoor Inbam Anbinilea heavenly joy on this earth born from love.
Avi Udal Porul Thannalam ThanaiYour soul, body, possessions, and selfishness,
Thiyagam Seithennalume Unmaiyaiyou must sincerely sacrifice them all.
Sevai Seidhale KanalamThrough service, we can see it,
Puvi Meedhile Uyarvanoor Inbam Anbinilea heavenly joy on this earth born from love.
Avi Udal Porul Thannalam ThanaiYour soul, body, possessions, and selfishness,
Thiyagam Seithennalume Unmaiyaiyou must sincerely sacrifice them all.
Sevai Seidhale KanalamThrough service, we can see it.
Pirappalum Jadhimadha VaghupalumBy birth, by divisions of caste and religion,
Mozhiyalum Uyarvu Thazhvu Pesiand by language, we speak of who is high and who is low.
Ulagile Kizhakku MerkkendruIn this world, we argue over East and West,
Vazhakkaduvadhu Nyayama Nyayamabut is this justice, is it really justice?
Sevai Seidhale KanalamThrough service, we can see it,
Puvi Meedhile Uyarvanoor Inbam Anbinilea heavenly joy on this earth born from love.
Avi Udal Porul Thannalam ThanaiYour soul, body, possessions, and selfishness,
Thiyagam Seithennalume Unmaiyaiyou must sincerely sacrifice them all.
Sevai Seidhale KanalamThrough service, we can see it.
Veen Pedhai ButhiyaleBecause of our foolish, ignorant thinking,
Veen Pedhai Buthiyaleall because of this foolish, ignorant thinking,
Veenai Vettrumaigalaleand because of these useless divisions.
Veen Pedhai ButhiyaleThrough this pointless and ignorant thinking,
Veenai Vettrumaigalaleand through all these meaningless differences,
Pagai Maliyume Pini Panjam Minjumeenmity will flourish, disease and famine will thrive.
Namm Kadamai MaranthidamalWe must not forget our duty.
Pagai Maliyume Pini Panjam MinjumeHostility will spread, sickness and starvation will worsen,
Namm Kadamai Maranthidamalso we must not forget our duty.
Sevai Seidhale KanalamThrough service, we can see it,
Puvi Meedhile Uyarvanoor Inbam Anbinilea heavenly joy on this earth born from love.
Avi Udal Porul Thannalam ThanaiYour soul, body, possessions, and selfishness,
Thiyagam Seithennalume Unmaiyaiyou must sincerely sacrifice them all.
Sevai Seidhale KanalamThrough service, we can see it.
Forgetting this collective duty will cause conflict, disease, and famine to flourish. This “Sevai Seithale” lyrics translation frames selfless action not as a noble choice but as a vital necessity for societal survival. The song establishes a direct link between unity and prosperity.
