This is a longer, narrative-style song that recounts the testimonies of God's transformative work in a believer's life.
Jeeva nathiye jeeva nathiyeJeeraikka vaa jothi nadhiyeThaai madiye thaai madiyeThaangavaa thavamudhiye English Translation and Meaning
Below is a reliable English transliteration of the original Tamil lyrics, followed by a stanza-by-stanza meaning. jeeva nathiye jeeva nathiye lyrics in english
(Stanza 2)
The song, commonly translated to mean the flow of the Holy Spirit for spiritual renewal, includes these key lines: Jeeva nathiye enthan ullaththil paaynthu sellattumae (Let the river of life flow through my heart) Maamsaththin ennnangalellaam ennil marainthu pokattumae (Let all the thoughts of the flesh disappear) Ularntha elumpukalellaam ennil uyir pettu elumpattumae (Let all the dry bones come alive) Pelaveenap pakuthiyellaam ennil pelamaaka maarattumae (Let all my weak areas be transformed into strength) Kani kodaa marangalellaam ennil kanikal kodukkattumae (Let barren trees bear fruit) Aaviyin varangalinaal ennai apishaekam seythidumae (Anoint me with the gifts of the Holy Spirit) Spiritual Significance This is a longer, narrative-style song that recounts
The reveal a deep spiritual metaphor: Human desperation meets divine supply. The songwriter is not merely asking for physical water but for the Holy Spirit, often symbolized as living water in Christian theology.
Jeeva nathiye jeeva nathiye I cannot live, I cannot live The songwriter is not merely asking for physical
Maro jivan tarathi javanu chu (mārō jīvan tārāthī javānū chū) I want to spend my life with you
The lyrics "Jeeva Nathiye Jeeva Nathiye" roughly translate to:
Meaning: Oh mother’s lap, oh mother’s lap! Please hold me, you who are the fruit of great penance.
In this article, we will provide the complete lyrics of , along with an English translation, the meaning behind the lyrics, and its spiritual significance. 1. Jeeva Nathiye Lyrics in English (Transliteration)