Kurai Ondrum illai - Song in the Golu - Live recorded
Kurai Ondrum illai - Song i... Lyrics & Chords
I have no special thing to say about this mesmerizing song. This song is unique due to the fact that it does not assume the tone of devoted prayer as most Hindu devotional songs but one of thankfulness to God.
Kurai Onrum Illai is a very popular song from Smt. M.S.Subbulakshmi in South India and is sung in the ‘thukda’ section of many Carnatic concerts.
The lyricist and the composer Sir.Rajagopalachari ( Rajaji) wasnot a popular composer of Carnatic music and “Kurai Onrum Illai” is his sole Carnatic composition that has gained widespread recognition.
I have sung this song for the Navarathiri Golu in one of my neighbour’s home
Song : Kurai ondrum illai
Composer : Sri. Rajagopalachari
Lyrics: Sri. Rajagopalachari
குறையொன்றும் இல்லை
மறைமூர்த்தி கண்ணா
குறையொன்றும் இல்லை கண்ணா
குறையொன்றும் இல்லை கோவிந்தா
கண்ணுக்குத் தெரியாமல்
நிற்கின்றாய் கண்ணா
கண்ணுக்குத் தெரியாமல் நின்றாலும் எனக்கு
குறையொன்றும் இல்லை
மறைமூர்த்தி கண்ணா
வேண்டியதைத் தந்திட
வேங்கடேசன் என்றிருக்க
வேண்டியது வேறில்லை
மறைமூர்த்தி கண்ணா
மணிவண்ணா மலையப்பா கோவிந்தா கோவிந்தா
திரையின்பின் நிற்கின்றாய் கண்ணா – உன்னை மறையோதும் ஞானியர்
மட்டுமே காண்பார்
என்றாலும் குறையொன்றும் எனக்கில்லை கண்ணா
குன்றின்மேல் கல்லாகி நிற்கின்ற வரதா
குறையொன்றும் இல்லை
மறைமூர்த்தி கண்ணா
மணிவண்ணா மலையப்பா கோவிந்தா கோவிந்தா
கலினாளுக்கிறங்கி கல்லிலே இறங்கி
நிலையாகக் கோவிலில் நிற்கின்றாய் கேசவா
குறையொன்றும் இல்லை
மறைமூர்த்தி கண்ணா
யாதும் மறுக்காத மலையப்பா உன் மார்பில்
ஏதும் தர நிற்கும் கருணைக் கடல் அன்னை
என்றும் இருந்திட ஏது குறை எனக்கு
ஒன்றும் குறையில்லை
மறை மூர்த்தி கண்ணா
மணிவண்ணா மலையப்பா
கோவிந்தா கோவிந்தா
English – translation
No regrets have I My lord, None.
Lord of the Written Word,My light,
my sight, My very eyes
No regrets,None.
Though you stand
Where I behold you not
My light, my very eyes,
Protector of all earthlings
I know you sustain me
Lord of the Venkata Hill so pure
You meet my hunger, my thirst
My hope, my prayer
You keep me from harm,
Lord of the Sparkling Gems,
I need naught else
Father of the Seven Hills,
Naught else.
You stand — do you not? —
Veiled by a screen
Only the learned can part
For they are the learned
Which I am not
But no, no regrets have I.
Crowning this hill
You stand as rock
Giver of Boons
Immutable God
Father to these hills
No regrets have I
Govinda !
In this benighted Age of ours Lord —
The worst of all the Four —
You have entered The sanctum
A shaft of granite Where though
I see you not – No regrets have I.
Boulder of strength
With the Ocean,
Heaving on your breast,
Of the purest compassion —
My Mother, My very own, who grants
Anything I ask of her
Can I possibly have regrets?
The two of you, I know,
Stand there for me Eternally
No regrets have I my Govinda
None, none whatsoever
Govinda! Govinda!
Govinda! Govinda!
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Sowmya R 
September 26, 2009
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Srini S (bye bye friends)
said
Beautiful,loved it.no one can render this except the
legend,queen of carnatic music,M.S.Subbalakshmi amm
a.Im really missing her.U have done a great job ma.
5/5 and goes to my favs.
Aah aah golu vachuteengala?enayalam koopdamateengal
a?vandhu vayiraara sundalum,kesariyum saaptu povoml
a?
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Kathir R said
Listening to the song without any analysis and purely for enjoyment led me to the conclusion that I was listening to a great work of art….a real beauty. But analysis of the song in terms of composition and meaning also led me to see the beauty of the song – Krystal madkins
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Ajeesh Kumar said
I have no knowledge in classical music, but this was very soothing to the heart, Sowmya. Thanks for sharing.
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Srividya Kasturi
said
Wonderful live performance, Sowmya….This song makes me miss M.S very much…
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Harshan (away) Nambiar
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Sowmya ….not at all qualified to comment on this genre ….:-) Your rendition was very divine and soothing ….Very nice control for a live performance.
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Sudha Kumar (very sick.. taking a long respite..)
said
Hi Sowmya,
Very nice rendition of this beautiful M.S. ragamalika. God bless you,
-Sudha
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Bala (composer/producer) said
Beautiful song and beautiful rendition! The recording quality is very good considering a live performance.
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Krishnan N v said
Excellent rendition Sowmya…Loved it …
Wish I was there at the ‘Golu’ listening to this beautiful music with the Sundal. :)
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Arvind R said
Sowmya … excellent live recording and full credit for composure and staunchness in delivery. I thought you gave it your own style rather than the popular MSS version.
Personally, I think you could have sung it with a faster tempo … may be if you had a rhythm player at hand you would have done that. I think the ‘crying out’ expressions of this song would have come out better that way.
High marks for a confident live delivery with intricate nuances!.
~With a rhythm is born a song. From a pulsing heart is born music!.
~ Arvind ~
Murali Venkatraman said
குறையொன்றும் இல்லை சௌம்யா. சௌம்யமாகவே இருந்தது. சௌக்கியமாகவும் இருந்தது.
Subbu said
Somwya-what matter,no Peter:)on a serious note Sowmya,this to me is your best till date for the sheer attention to minutest nuances and an effortless delivery , rendered with incredible involvement and feel ……AWESOME,AWESOME……I am so proud of you….
Regards,
Subbu.
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Bharathi Dinesh said
Very beautiful rendition Sowmya!
Thanks for posting this here!
The unforgettable and far reached song of M.S.
Welldone!
regards,
Bharathi
Kumaran said
Excellent rendition, Soumya!!!
Thiru T said
divine…. 5/5. I should say I enjoyed your blog version of this song, a bit more!?
Meera Krishnan said
sowmya…nalla manam urugi paadiirukkeenga neenga…. soothing to the ears….superb rendition…… I have downloaded it and thanx a lot for singing this song….
Priya B said
Andha Sowmyavaa idhu….fantastic singing!!
Very divine…and good job yaar….5/5.
Cheers,
Priya
Thinkal govind kumar
said
Soumyaji……
Sudha Daiveeka Sangeetam !
Mikavum makizhchiyadainthaen !
Romba koduthu vachirukkingay !
Neengay eppothumae nallayirukkanam !
GOD Bless !
Loving Best Wishes,
Thinkal Govind Kumar.
Kuppan Yahoo said
Nice singing.
I heard your this song today only. Feel you had cold while singing this sing.
as priya said the mark is 5/5
Harish Ram said
Aka tis is the first time iam hearing ur carnatic version!!Mayanga vachiteenga ka!!epdi ka unga voice a… paatuku paatu change panringa…vocal cordla ethaavathu vachirukingala…?-:)Nice singing ka!
Regards
Harish.
Fret 'n' tune said
super, baa! One of my favourites.
Nandu
Rekha Jk said
divine music
your voice is perfect for this song.
Gomathi said
Wow wat a song yar……….
ur voice is so nice to here in this song and also music was very pleasant to relax the mind
for every one…………
Kavitha kondapalli said
Very much pleasing rendition… Remembered M.S garu with this… Excellent performance Sowmya.
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Vino... said
Super like………. Your version has helped a lot to the beginners like me…… So soothing…… Thanks a lot……
VINO….
Santharaman said
i am fully satisfied