Ondhe Ondu Lyrics English Translation – Brindavihari | Jaskaran Singh, K.S. Chithra

Ondhe Ondhu Saalalli Helo Preethi Alla
Love is not something that can be expressed in just one line,

Koti Bhaashe Saalodhilla
Even millions of languages would not be enough for it.

Ondhe Ondhu Haadalli Haado Kaavya Alla
It is not a poem that can be sung in just one song,

Raaga Thaala Saalodhilla
No melody or rhythm could ever be enough.

Aa Kaalidaasanu Aadhikavi Pampaanu
Great poets like Kalidasa and Adikavi Pampa,

Kumaaravyaasanu Kavirannanu
Kumaravyasa and the great poet Ranna,

Heladhaa Baredhadhaa Bhaavadha Granthalokave
Could neither express nor write this entire world of emotions in words,

Nanna Edheya Preemapadha
It is the verse of love that lives in my heart.

Ondhe Ondhu Saalalli Helo Preethi Alla
Love is not something that can be expressed in just one line,

Koti Bhaashe Saalodhilla
Even millions of languages would not be enough for it.

Ondhe Ondhu Haadalli Haado Kaavya Alla
It is not a poem that can be sung in just one song,

Raaga Thaala Saalodhilla
No melody or rhythm could ever be enough.

Ma Ma Ma Pa Pa Ma Ma Ma Ga Ga Ri
Ma ma ma pa pa ma ma ma ga ga ri.

Ri Ri Ga Ga Ma Ma Ri
Ri ri ga ga ma ma ri.

Ri Ri Ga Sa Ri Ri Ga Sa Ri
Ri ri ga sa ri ri ga sa ri.

Sa Sa Ri Ri Ri Sa
Sa sa ri ri ri sa.

Ondhondu Maathallu Jenanthe Jinugodhu
Every word we speak drips with the sweetness of honey,

Savi Preemadha Aalaapadha Madhuraakshara
Blending sweet words into the melodious expression of love.

Helutthaa Hodhanthe Yeneno Saalolla
As I keep expressing my feelings, no amount of time seems enough,

Samvathsara Manvanthara Kalpaanthara
Whether it is years, ages, or eternity.

Naanu Ninna Seri Ninnanthe Aagi Hodhe
I became one with you and came to resemble you,

Preemavemba Maayeye Sundhara
Showing how beautiful the magic of love can be.

Seethaaraama Raadheshyaama Ishte Olava Vyaakarana
Sita-Rama and Radhe-Shyam define the true grammar of love,

Ardha Naanu Ardha Neenu Seri Sampoorna
Where half of me and half of you come together to become complete.

Ondhe Ondhu
Just one.

Ma Ma Pa Pa Ma Ma Pa Ri Ga Ga Ma Pa Ri
Ma ma pa pa ma ma pa ri ga ga ma pa ri.

Ga Ga Ri Sa Ri Ri Ga Ga Ri Ri Sa Ri
Ga ga ri sa ri ri ga ga ri ri sa ri.

Hegitthu Heeleega Nee Nanna Kandaaga
I cannot put into words what happened when your eyes met mine,

Aadhanthahaa Romanchana Aa Kampana
It filled my soul with a sweet shiver and a thrilling sensation.

Aanandha Aashcharya Ondhaagi Aadhaaga
When joy and wonder became one,

Bidisi Helalu Helellidhe Maapakana
There is no measure in this world that can explain it.

Naanu Neenu Ondhu Yelelu Janma Bandhu
You and I are one, bound together for seven lifetimes,

Annuvantha Bhaavane Baalige
Giving our lives a profound sense of meaning.

Gowri Neenu Shankara Naanu Ardhanaaree Thatthwane
You are Gauri, and I am Shankara, embodying the divine principle of Ardhanarishvara.

Shabdha Naadha Bere Bere Maadodhu Heege
Words and melody can never truly be separated like this.

Ondhe Ondhu Haadalli Haado Kaavya Alla
It is not a poem that can be sung in just one song,

Raaga Thaala Saalodhilla
No melody or rhythm could ever be enough.

Ondhe Ondhu Saalalli Helo Preethi Alla
Love is not something that can be expressed in just one line,

Koti Bhaashe Saalodhilla
Even millions of languages would not be enough for it.

Manase Neenu Rangu Rangole
O my heart, you are a vibrant rangoli of colors,

Manase Neenu Thoogu Uyyaale
O my heart, you are a gently swinging cradle,

Manase Neenu Preemadha Aarambhashaale
O my heart, you are the first school of love.

Olave Neenu Jeevasanchaara
O my love, you are the life force flowing within me,

Olave Neenu Jeevanaadhaara
O my love, you are the foundation of my life,

Olave Neenu Vedhavedhaanga Saara
O my love, you are the essence of the sacred scriptures.