Neer indri vazhvethu iraiva, Neer indri vazhvethu Neer indri vazhvethu iraiva, Neer indri vazhvethu
"You made the water given by clouds Flow and settle on the earth as rivers. O Mother Ganga who quenches thirst, Other than You, who else is my refuge?" Meaning: Here, the song acknowledges the hydrological cycle as a divine act. The Ganges (Ganga) is personified as a mother goddess and the ultimate source of purification and relief from the "thirst" of material existence. neer indri vazhvethu iraiva song lyrics in english
While the exact authorship is sometimes attributed to the saint-poet (1810–1896), known for his simple yet profound Tamil verses, the song has become a universal prayer for rain, gratitude for nature, and a reminder of the sacred bond between the Creator and creation. The Lyrics (Transliterated English) Below is the commonly heard version of the song. The chorus repeats the central question: Neer indri vazhvethu iraiva, Neer indri vazhvethu Neer