Unnai Nambi Lyrics English Translation — Bhakta Prahlada | P. Susheela

“Unnai Nambi” by P. Susheela appears on the album “Bhakta Prahlada,” with lyrics by Thiruchi Thiyagarajan and music by Ilaiyaraaja. The song opens with a devotee worshipping at a god’s feet. This act establishes a relationship based on complete trust from the first line.

Unnai Nambi Lyrics English Translation — Bhakta Prahlada | P. Susheela
Released: December 1, 1978

Unnai Nambi

P. Susheela • From “Bhakta Prahlada”

Lyricist
Thiruchi Thiyagarajan
Composer
Ilaiyaraaja

Bhakta Prahlada’s Unnai Nambi Lyrics Translation

The verses then pose a logical question about fear. A person who trusts completely should not worry about dangers like a venomous snake. The lyrics further state that the burden of the world belongs to Narayana, and so does the speaker’s personal burden.

Unnai Nambhi Un Padham ThudhitheTrusting in you, I worship your sacred feet
Sindhanai Seiyum Bakthan ManadhilIn the heart of a devotee who contemplates you
Pai Nagam Kanda Bayam Adhu YedhuWhy should there be fear of a hooded serpent?
Par Kadal Aranga NarayanaOh Ranga of the ocean of milk, Narayana
Jeevanum Neeye AiyaYou are life itself, my Lord
IraivaOh God
Jeevanum Neeye AiyaYou are life itself, my Lord
Parin Baramum Unadhe AndrooThe burden of the world is yours, isn’t it?
En Baramum Unadhe AndrooAnd my burden is yours, isn’t it?
Jeevanum Neeye AiyaYou are life itself, my Lord
IraivaOh God
Jeevanum Neeye AiyaYou are life itself, my Lord
Parin Baramum Unadhe AndrooThe burden of the world is yours, isn’t it?
En Baramum Unadhe AndrooAnd my burden is yours, isn’t it?

Unnai Nambi Music Video

The song moves from an act of worship to a declaration of release. It connects the initial devotion to the practical outcome of transferring all personal worries to a divine protector. The meaning of the ‘Unnai Nambi’ lyrics is this logical argument for why faith eliminates worldly anxieties.