Vaazhgave Mannulagum Vinnulagum Lyrics Translation — Bhakta Prahlada | P. Susheela | S. Janaki
From the album Bhakta Prahlada, “Vaazhgave Mannulagum Vinnulagum” features singers P. Susheela, S. Janaki, and Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi. Lyricist V. Seetharaman and composer S. Rajeswara Rao created the piece for the film. The song opens with the celestial Apsaras offering the king Indra’s entire kingdom as his own possession.
The verses build on this initial promise with increasingly direct invitations. The performers identify themselves as the divine dancers Rambha, Menaka, and Thilothama. One singer states a single glance from her can make even a meditating sage lose his composure, while another invites the king to quench his thirst in an “ocean of desire.”
Vazhgave Mannulagum VinnulagumLong live the earthly and heavenly worlds
Malar Thoovi Thazh Paniyum MamannaOh great king, to whom we bow and scatter flowers
Vazhgave Vazhgave VazhgaveLong may you live, long may you live, long may you live
Indhira Logam Un Sondham IndreThe celestial realm of ‘Indra’ is yours today
Indhira Logam Un Sondham IndreThe celestial realm of ‘Indra’ is yours today
Sondha Nadanangal Sogusaga AdiWe dance these graceful dances just for you
Sindhai Kulirndhida Seidhidum EngalWe are the ones who will bring peace to your mind
Indhira Logam Un Sondham IndreThe celestial realm of ‘Indra’ is yours today
Indhira Logam Un SondhamThe celestial realm of ‘Indra’ is yours
Manjame Devi Un NenjamadharaMy bed, my lord, is a comfort for your heart
Konjiye Mei Mevi OndragalamWhispering sweetly, our bodies can become one
Vazhai Kumari En KannameMy cheek is a tender plantain shoot
Madhu Vazhangidum KinnameA goblet that offers intoxicating nectar
Angum Engum Azhagu Sindhum IlamaiyilIn a youth that scatters beauty everywhere
Inba Rambai Enakku Eedu NaneI am Rambha, the essence of pleasure, a woman without equal
Indhira Logam Un Sondham IndreThe celestial realm of ‘Indra’ is yours today
Indhira Logam Un SondhamThe celestial realm of ‘Indra’ is yours
The track builds through a series of individual appeals from the three performers. The repeated line promising Indra’s realm ties the dance to a specific purpose. The song functions as a strategic performance designed to flatter and distract the demon king Hiranyakashipu.
