Vaiyagam Kanda Lyrics Meaning | Bhakta Prahlada | P. Susheela

“Vaiyagam Kanda” features P. Susheela’s voice on the album Bhakta Prahlada. The lyrics are by Thiruchi Thiyagarajan with music from S. Rajeswara Rao. The song opens with a direct address to God as the “light this world has witnessed.”

Vaiyagam Kanda Lyrics Meaning | Bhakta Prahlada | P. Susheela

Vaiyagam Kanda

P. Susheela • From “Bhakta Prahlada”

Lyricist
Thiruchi Thiyagarajan
Composer
S. Rajeswara Rao

Bhakta Prahlada’s Vaiyagam Kanda Lyrics Translation

The request for help becomes more specific. A line asks for the divine to “transform this poison on my tongue into a feast.” This plea for purification continues with a request for grace and the removal of personal failings.

Vaiyagam Kanda Oliye DevaOh God, the light this world has witnessed
Vaiyagam Kanda Oliye DevaOh God, the light this world has witnessed
Nane Unnai Nadiye VandhenI have come in search of you alone
Visham Idhai Navil Virundhena SeidheTransform this poison on my tongue into a feast
Visham Idhai Navil Virundhena SeidheTransform this poison on my tongue into a feast
Vinai Theerthu Arulai Vedha MoorthiyeAbsolve my failings and grant me grace, oh embodiment of sacred truth
Jeevanum Neeye AiyaYou are life itself, my Lord
IraivaOh my God
Jeevanum Neeye AiyaYou are life itself, my Lord
Parin Baramum Unadhe AndroIsn’t the burden of this world yours alone?
En Baramum Unadhe AndroAnd isn’t my own burden yours to bear?

Vaiyagam Kanda Music Video

The song moves from a personal appeal to a wider statement of faith. The singer declares that the burden of the world also belongs to God. This creates a complete picture of surrender, where personal and universal troubles are offered to a higher power for safekeeping.