Seerkazhi Govindarajan performs ‘Vanna Thamaraiyil’ from the album ‘Srivalli.’ Lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass and composer G. Ramanathan shape a contemplative meditation on impermanence through sparse instrumentation and a restrained vocal delivery.
Vanna Thamaraiyil
Seerkazhi Govindarajan • From “Srivalli”
Srivalli’s Vanna Thamaraiyil Tamil Lyrics English Translation
The lyrics compare life to a water bubble on a lotus leaf, noting ‘this life does not last forever.’ Dass questions earthly desires as illusory, asking if ‘craving maidens who roam this earth’ holds any true meaning.
Vanna Thamaraiyil Minnum NeerkumuzhiA water bubble glistening on a painted lotus
Vazhvu Thaan Ulagil SathamaDoes this life really last forever?
Vanna Thamaraiyil Minnum NeerkumuzhiA water bubble glistening on a painted lotus
Vazhvu Thaan Ulagil Sathama MurugaDoes this life really last forever, Muruga?
Mannilaadum Ilamaadhar AasaiyenumCraving the maidens who roam this earth
Maaya Leelai Edhum NijamaIs this illusionary game even real?
Mannilaadum Ilamaadhar AasaiyenumCraving the maidens who roam this earth
Maaya Leelai Edhum NijamaIs this illusionary game even real?
Vanna Thamaraiyil Minnum NeerkumuzhiA water bubble glistening on a painted lotus
Vazhvu Thaan Ulagil SathamaDoes this life really last forever?
Appanae ShanmughaOh Father, Shanmugha
Aasaiyaavum Vendra PiraviA life that’s conquered all desire
Enna Vaazhvu IdhuWhat sort of existence is this?
Aasaiyaavum Vendra PiraviA life that’s conquered all desire
Bandha Paasam Yaavum Attra ThuraviA hermit stripping off all earthly bonds
Aasaiyaavum Vendra PiraviA life that’s conquered all desire
Bandha Paasam Yaavum Attra ThuraviA hermit stripping off all earthly bonds
Aadi Oodi Indru Aavaalaga VandhaRunning, searching, they came with hope today
Thaadikkaran Sollai UnarveerHeed the truth this bearded sage speaks
Indha Thaadikkaran Sollai UnarveerHeed the truth this bearded sage speaks
Vanna Thamaraiyil Minnum NeerkumuzhiA water bubble glistening on a painted lotus
Vazhvu Thaan Ulagil SathamaDoes this life really last forever?
Vazhvu Thaan Ulagil SathamaDoes this life really last forever?
Vanna Thamaraiyil Music Video
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass frames spiritual inquiry through tangible metaphors, making the ‘Vanna Thamaraiyil’ lyrics in English relevant for philosophical discussions about detachment.