My Tamil Song...

My Tamil Song... Lyrics & Chords

மனம் உலாவும், நிலை அறியாமல்!….

Mind, its attitudes and activities decide the life’s path, so said Bhagavan Gautama Buddha. All our attitudes, actions, emotions and reactions are determined and guided by the mind and great is the woe for a human being when he or she blindly follows the trails of a wild and uncultivated mind. Mind holds the key of the door to both heaven and hell.

A few weeks ago Shri.Adwait Ranade, our fellow Muzibian uploaded a beautiful song in Marathi (Sudhir Moghe’s lyrics, originally composed and rendered by the Marathi singer Shridhar Phadke.) मन मनास उमगत नाही

He was also kind enough to give in his introduction the paragraph-wise meaning of the song in English. I was instantly drawn by the beauty of the song and the meaning of the lyrics which exactly described the proclivities of Mind, its treacherousness and potentials and also the helplessness of man in tackling the mind-issue. The tune of the song was so tranquil, symbolically indicating the need to calm down the tempestuously roaming untamed mind!

I subsequently wrote the lyrics for the tune in Tamil, incorporating almost the same meaning, except for some deviation that was needed for the sake of alliteration and proper metrical order.

மனம் உலாவும், நிலை அறியாமல்!
ஆதாரமாவது யாதோ?
கனாவில் பொருள் தேடும்போல்
காணாததை நாடுவதேனோ!
வீணாக மயங்குவதாலே
மனம் உலாவும், நிலை அறியாமல்!

மனம் ஆசைத் துளிகளின் ஊற்று
சுழலும் நினைவலைகளின் காற்று
மனம் சூனிய வானில் சூழும்
விண்மீன்களின் மாபெரும் காடு
மனம் சூறாவளியிடை ஓடம்
மனம் வாதனை விளையும் கூடம்

மனம் காரிருள் சூழ் குகையாகும்
மனம் பேரொளி மாமணிமாடம்
மனம் பேய்கள் பதுங்கும் கிடங்கு
மனம் ஆண்டவனாடும் அரங்கு
அறிவால் அறியாவிதம் என்றும்
புதிராகி மறைந்து விளங்கும்

இதன் உருவை உணர்ந்தவர் யாரோ?
இதன் முகம் கண்டவரும் உளரோ?
உடல் ஆவியின் உரிமையைக் கைக்கொண்டே
உயிர் வாழ்வையும் தனதாக்கியதே!
இந்த அந்நியனை துணையென்றே
நம்பி இன்னலைக் கொள்வதும் நன்றோ!

The English meaning of my song goes like this…

Mind wanders around without knowing a base
What can be its support?
Like searching for Truth in a dream
Why is this quest for the unseen!

On account of its futile cravings
Mind wanders around without knowing a base…

Mind is the fountain of the droplets of whims and fancies!
It is the whirling storm of thought waves!
Mind is a great starry jungle,
Appearing on the Space of Emptiness!
It is a boat capsized in a tempest!
It is a hall where agony alone breeds!

Mind is a deep cave filled with blinding darkness!
It is (also) a lofty mansion of magnificent radiance!
Mind is a chamber where ghosts take shelter!
Mind is the grand stage where God dances!
Being incomprehensible to the intellect,
It is hidden, shrouded in mystery.

Who has understood its form?
Who has seen its face?
Claiming its right over the body and spirit,
It now owns the life too!
Trusting this stranger as a succour
Is it wise to procure suffering?

I profusely thank brother Adwait for leading me to this song.

And this is my first Tamil song (of my own lyrics) uploaded here.
Hope you all will like it.

Please check here for my YouTube presentation of this song

I wish all our Tamil friends a very Happy Pongal today!

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Neil Swanson..(collaborations welcomed.singers wanted) Pro user said

HI GIRIOUTSTANDING. as usual . very plesant tune great vox… god bless NEIL ENJOYED…!
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Saroj Nair said

very nice song and well sung Giridharan…

‘Sing like there’s nobody listening,
And live like it’s heaven on earth.’
-William W. Purkey

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Muzaffar Naqvi Pro user said

Surprisingly Bhai Giridharan you sounded somewhat like Adwait Ji also. Its a very soulful melody and I am sure the lyrics are too. Understanding through an English translation is one thing but appreciating the real artwork in poetry different. I sensed your words had symmetry and well balanced in meter. Great to listen your voice alone. Very difficult and time consuming task you undertook but it was worth it as you can cherish this song for the rest of your life. Enjoyed it all.

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Mushtaque ( mushy) away 4a week said

wow what a lovely voice with such a base …. too good
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Tha Kathir thanks friends said

Wonderfull lyrics translation.

Excellent creative work.

Really superp to listen a new way of singing.

Keep going dear Giridharan sir.
Tha
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D.j. Wazif (busy away) said

Well you rightly said that all our actions, attitude, emotions and reaction are basically determined and guided by our mind. Its true that we’re kind of slave to our mind and we do whatever it tells or what we’ve got in it. Hardly people explore other than whats in there…. well thats a long time consuming topic but you’ve kind of sum up this fact in to your one song effectively. I liked the translation you’ve put therein. You sang it beautifully and even though not knowing what you were singing but the expressions were delivering its meaning. Great work Giri bhai…. from translation to writing lyrics in this language and to singing it that good…. rightly said by Naqvi saheb that you’ll cherish this for the rest of your life. Keep sharing like that bro.

Best of Luck!!!
WaziF

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Harshan (away) Nambiar Pro user said

Giri ji…I dont understand tamil…but thanks for the translation of the lyrics. very captivating rendition….great control in your vocals and very expressive…….top class performance really …lovely voice timbre you have………………….to my favs….beautiful tune this is and loved the way you transposed the tamil lyrics….music really has no language. This can easily pass as an original tamil version….create a befitting video and upload to youtube.
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Giri∂hαrαη. u. r. Pro user said

Thank you very much Neil, Saroj ji, Naqvi ji, Mushtaque, Tha, Wazif and Harshan for appreciating my creative attempt……
And Harshan, I have already created a Youtube presentation. There is a small arrow. If you click over it that would take you to the video…

Thank you all once again for your feedback.
Kind regards,
Giri.

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Hemanth Kumar Pro user said

Happy Pongal, dear Giri bro….! Fantastic creativity, what more can I say :-) !!

You are a fabulous singer and you have such an awesome grasp on languages too….

I unfortunately never picked up reading/writing Tamil, my own native tongue :-( ! I did my entire schooling in the (almost) Hindi medium Kendriya Vidyalaya (CLRI Chennai). So a jack of multiple languages, but master of none :-) !

Thanks bro, and have an enjoyable Sunday ahead.

Warm regards,

Hemanth

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Praveen Pandit said

Happy Sankaranti and Happy Pongal to you and your family Giriji,
What a beautiful melody and what a beautiful singing. thanks for translating the lyrics to English. Your singing and voice was just amazing, I enjoyed the melody till the end…keep singing and sharing…Goes to Fav.
Thanks and Regards,
Praveen

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Chandrasekharan Nair Pro user said

Great singing Giridharan. You have a very good voice expecially in law register you are so nice. Love to hear your more songs. But is this a film song? Not heard yet. I was of the feeling that I heard almost all oldies in Tamil as I have a very good collection of Tamil old songs. But this is new to me. Thank you for sharing it here.
Much regards
Chandran

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Sunil Telkar (travel travel... fortnight over) said

Giri ji, a soulful rendition!
A thorough professional work. Loved listening to it! Wish I had known tamil a little better. Could not understand fully. You sounded really really really good!!

Cheers!!

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Anand Sawkar said

Very nice song and well sung Giridharan.Keep it up.

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Srikumaran Menon Pro user said

Giri….another great rendition from you. Yes….you have sung it very professionally……liked it very much….goes to my favs….
Cheers!!!

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Akshay Pujar said

very fine,smooth and nice rendition Giridharan sir enjoyed it :)

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Giri∂hαrαη. u. r. Pro user said

Thank you Hemanth, Praveen ji, Chandran ji, Sunil, Anand ji, Srikumaran ji and Akshay for your kind words of appreciation.
Kind regards,
Giri.

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Latha Ganti Pro user said

So very beautiful rendition Giri anna ! Loved it

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Giri∂hαrαη. u. r. Pro user said

Thank you Latha…
Kind regards,
Giri.

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Hema Shamal Pro user said

Not familiar with this,nice song,soothing rendition,great singing,enjoyed it a lot.

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Jivan Kohli said

Giri Bhai…Great Ceative Talent Expressed with the Song…….Sounded Extremely Melodious…….And You have Reminded Us All the Power of Mind with your Brilliant Narrative’s Above…….

It Reminded me Of One Hindi song Sung By Asha’ji…." Tora Mann Darpan Kehlaye,Mann hi Devta Mann hi Ishwar,Mann se Bada Na Koi……." Composed by Ravi’ji in Raag ‘Darvari Kanada’……This song too Sounded in the Same Raag,I felt,Not sure………

Superb Team-work with Adwait’ji………It Really Gives One-self Immense Satisfaction On such Creative Effort & to the Listener too…….All the Best…………….

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Giri∂hαrαη. u. r. Pro user said

Thank you Hema ji for enjoying my song (certainly you cannot be familiar with this song, because it is a new creation!)

And Jivan, thank you very much for your nice and encouraging comments as usual. I am glad you liked my rendition.

Kind regards,
Giri.

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Ajay m nair said

wah!!! suuuper song…. when ever i listen to u, reminds me of S.Jayachandran…. u sounds v.close to him…. and also the style too…. he is known for his expressions and feel…. u too have sung with lots of feel and expressions…. loved it v.much

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Giri∂hαrαη. u. r. Pro user said

Thank you Mr.Ajay for your nice comments.
Kind regards,
Giri.

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Ajish ( wish you all a happy new year ) said

Sorry for being late …. entha parayuka …. you made it from the soul…. About the song there is nothing to add and nothing to take out …. that much perfect… pleasing orchestration.
we dont look in to this song technically. We should listen to it not with your ears but with your heart … So i can say its a perfect song …


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Giri∂hαrαη. u. r. Pro user said

Thank you Ajish for your kind words…
Regards,
Giri.

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Satheesh Kumar nair (evanescing) said

soooooooooooooper, whatelse to say !!!The lyricist has great voice too :)….loved this…
Satheesh
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Rahul (getting back to routine) Pro user said

Giri Sir, Came here just to enjoy your manly voice. Low notes are so crystal clear, shows what a great singer you are. Thanks for the translation too, helped me understand what the song was about. Absolutely fantastic, directly to favs:)
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Adwait Ranade (busy, away) Pro user said

Dear Giri ji,
Its just amazing…. Your voice has given another lovely dimension to this song.
I can’t tell you how much happiness I got listening to this wonderful creation of your multifaceted talent. Loved the singing, voice and English translation.
The main intention of sharing the great composition with more audiance is also fulfilled :)
Thanks for the ping. I briefly logged in to visit this special upload before calling it a day :)
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Giri∂hαrαη. u. r. Pro user said

Thank you Satheesh, Rahul and Adwait for your lovely comments…
Kind regards,
Giri.

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Giri∂hαrαη. u. r. Pro user said

Thank you very much Srinivasan for enjoying my song and for your nice comment.
Kind regards,
Giri.

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Vimala chandrasekharan said

Giri ji,
My belated Pongal Greetings!
What a BEAUTIFUL song!
Such meningful lyrics….such soulful and soothing rendition….
Absolute treat for Pongal!
Keep sharing such gems, please.
vimala
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Thinkal govind kumar Pro user said

Giri…….
Turning to writing lyrics too ?!?!
Great creativity & soulful rendition in your lovely voice !
LOVED your rendition, lyrics & write-up !
Hats off !
Kudos to Addu Bhai also for the motivation !
Belated Pongal Greetings !
GOD Bless !
Loving Best Wishes,
Thinkal Govind Kumar.

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Sohag Mia (will be back soon!) said

Wonderful singing, Simply I liked it……….
I Love Singing More Than I Can Say!
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Raja.j Mohamed said

Giri sir….Beautiful lyrics sir…great sung by you….love it more this rendition sir……nice:))
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Giri∂hαrαη. u. r. Pro user said

Thank you very much Vimala ji, Thinkal chetta, Sohag and Raja for your nice words and encouraging comments…
Kind regards,
Giri

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Madhukar (busy, busy, busy...) Mehta Pro user said

Giri ji,

No matter what you sing…… I can always listen and also know that it would be a pleasant tune. Quite peaceful…… In addition, your own lyrics, wah…. I am honored to be among the creative talents!!

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Ramesh Tadi said

Giridharanji, beautiful song and you sang it wonderfully and enjoyed your strong vocals giving great base… loved it.
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Priya Sukumaran Pro user said

Giri Sir,Great lyrics, wonderful singing, kudos for this attempt.

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Jaya Ganapathy said

Giriji,
Very beautiful voice, husky & romantic!
Good Lyrics with nice wordings!!
Congratulations, Giriji!!!

Jaya

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Giri∂hαrαη. u. r. Pro user said

Thank you very much Madhukar ji, Ramesh, Tahy bro, Priya and Jaya ji for your nice feedback.
Kind regards,
Giri.

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Adina Galani Pro user said

Wonderful! Loved it!
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Giri∂hαrαη. u. r. Pro user said

Thanks Adina…
Kind regards,
Giri.

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Abhijit Ray said

Very soulful singing!

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Krishnan N v said

Giri ji….Wonderful song very well rendered by you….Loved it all the way…

To my fav…

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Giri∂hαrαη. u. r. Pro user said

Thank you Abhijit, NVK ji and Vishnu for your nice comments and feedback.
Kind regards,
Giri

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Khawer Khilji Pro user said

Giridharan ji-Very serene and heart touching rendition. Also enjoyed your beautiful vocals here as well. Very nice work.

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Shivani Zenith. said

very peaceful…. relaxing… n so soothing… lovely singing dear Giri ji… :)beautiful….:)
god bless…

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Giri∂hαrαη. u. r. Pro user said

Thank you Sivani for your nice feedback.
Kind regards,
Giri.

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Theagaraj Dhanapalan said

Aaahaa….Thangal merkodittu kooriyathu intha paaadal thaan endru ninaikkiren….enenil…veru thamiz paadal ithai thavira illai….

iyabaaga….paaduvathey maaaperum kalai….athilum……thamizhil iyatri……iasi nadai thoduthu….paadavendum endraal…….ellorallum mudiyaathu……aandavanin varam petraal thaan mudiyum….neengal atharku thappavillai……

migavum arputham….thamiz pulamaiyum….utcharikkum paangum….isainadai thuduthum….gambeera kuralil paadiyum engalai magizvikkindreer….

mikka nandri endru mattum sollikollamal….aandvanidam ungalukku ella valamum endrum iruka vendi kolgiren…

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Giri∂hαrαη. u. r. Pro user said

Thank you very much Theagaraj, for your kind words and blessings. I am gled you liked my Tamil song.
Kind regards,
Giri.

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Anbu Mohamed Pro user said

Sorry to come late to your space Giridharan Sir…
Very meaningful lyrics and the tune suits to the genre you have chosen. Very impressive singing, listening to your voice the first time !! All in All performance !!

Regards
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Giri∂hαrαη. u. r. Pro user said

Thank you very much Anbu for your nice comments and for liking my song.
Kind regards,
Giri.

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Sunil Sankaraadi said

Girichetta….Very soothing song….Liked very much…
with regards,
Sunil

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Giri∂hαrαη. u. r. Pro user said

Thanks a lot Sunil.
Kind regards,
Giri.


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