Ee Jeeva Yakamma Kannada Song Lyrics -

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| Kannada Phrase | Literal Translation | Contextual Meaning | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | This life | The existence of the singer | | Yakamma | Why, Mother? | An exclamation of "Oh Mother, why?" | | Samsarava | Family life | The cycle of household duties and attachments | | Sairipudu | To tolerate | To endure or bear | | Baaramma | Is it possible? / A burden | "It is becoming a heavy burden" | | Nee maadida nyaaya | The justice you did | The divine rules/karma you have set for me | | Someshwaranajothe | With Someshwara | Refers to Lord Shiva (the consort of the Mother) | | Serisamma | Please unite | A plea for liberation (Moksha) | | Banje | Barren woman | A woman who cannot bear children (used as an insult) | Full Translation in English: Pallavi: Why this life, Oh Mother? Why this life? Tolerating this family/worldly existence has become impossible, Mother. Why this life, Oh Mother? ee jeeva yakamma kannada song lyrics

As you read these lyrics— "Kandare keralli mullu" (If you look, there is a thorn) —remember that the thorn is part of the bush. Pain is part of the path. And the song ends not with a full stop, but with a question directed at the Divine Mother, keeping the conversation between the soul and God eternally open. Share this article with fellow Carnatic music lovers