Ulakellam Unathu Lyrics Translation — Tenali Raman | P. Leela

P. Leela delivers ‘Ulakellam Unathu’ from the Tenali Raman album, starring in the film of the same name. Lyricist M.K. Aathmanathan and composer Vishwanathan Ramamoorthy frame a devotional plea to goddess Maheswari. The track balances reverence with existential uncertainty.

Ulakellam Unathu

P. Leela • From “Tenali Raman”

Lyricist

M. K. Aathmanathan

Composer

Vishwanathan Ramamoorthy

Ulakellam Unathu Lyrics Translation P. Leela | Tenali Raman

M.K. Aathmanathan’s words ask why virtuous people face daily sorrow. P. Leela voices the line ‘Amma Yaavum Un Sodhanai Thaano,’ questioning whether suffering represents a divine test or wasted hopes.

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Ulagellaam Unadharulaal MalarumThe whole world blossoms by your grace.

Krupakariyae MaheswariyaeOh merciful one, oh supreme goddess ‘Maheswari’.

Uyirellaam Unadhanbaal Magizhum ThaayaeAll living beings rejoice in your love, Mother.

Ulagellaam Unadharulaal MalarumThe whole world blossoms by your grace.

Nanmai Ninaindhavar Vaazhvinil NaalumIn the lives of those who always think of doing good,

Thunbam Soozhvadhum YaenoWhy does sorrow surround them every day?

Thunbam Soozhvadhum YaenoWhy’s sorrow surrounding them every day?

Amma Yaavum Un Sodhanai ThaanoMother, is all of this just a test from you?

Amma Yaavum Un Sodhanai ThaanoMother, isn’t it all just a test from you?

Aasaiyellam VeenooAre all my desires in vain?

Aasaiyellam VeenooHave all my hopes just come to nothing?

Krupakariyae MaheswariyaeOh merciful one, oh supreme goddess ‘Maheswari’.

Uyirellaam Unadhanbaal Magizhum ThaayaeAll living beings rejoice in your love, Mother.

Ulagellaam Unadharulaal MalarumThe whole world blossoms by your grace.