Shanthi nilava vendum

Shanthi nilava vendum

By

Sethumadhava rao

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Raga Tilang
Thala Adhi

Pallavi

Shanthi nilava vendum , ulagile,
Athma shakthi onga vendum

Anupallavi

Gandhi mahathma kattalai adhuve,
Karunai orumai, kadir oli parvai


Charanam

1.Kodumai cheythathor manam athu thirunda,
Nargunam athu pugattiduvom,
Madamai, acham aruppom,makkalin,
Masila nallozhukkam valarppom.

2.Dhidam tharum ahimsa yogi naam,
Tandai athmanandam perave ,
Kadamai maravom , avar kadan theerpom,
Kalakkamindri aram valappom endrum

English translation


Pallavi

Peace should prevail in this world,
The strength of the soul should increase.

Anupallavi

This is the order of the great Gandhi,
Mercy, unity and clear sight

Charanam

1. To correct the mind that did evil,
We would teach them good character,
We would cut away foolishness and fear,
And nurture good stainless character of people.

2. We are practitioners of ahimsa which gives strength,
For our father (Gandhi) to get divine joy,
We would not forget our duty; we would repay his debts,
And always nurture dharma with out any fear.