Raman was bo… Read Full Bio ↴Susheela Raman (b. 1973) is a singer of Indian descent.
Raman was born in London, later emigrating to Australia with her family. In Australia she studied classical South Indian song and began giving performances. She then began working with Western forms including rock and soul, while continuing to study classical Indian music with Shruti Sadolikar. Her desire to mix Indian with Western music resulted in her first album, Salt Rain, in 2001, followed by Love Trap in 2003.
In 2005, she released Music for Crocodiles. The basis of the album was recorded in Britain (Wiltshire in September 2004); the work was continued the next month with Indian musicians and mixed in Los Angeles.
In 2006 Susheela was again nominated for BBC World Music Award and was the subject of a one hour documentary by French-German TV Channel ARTE, called 'Indian Journey' directed by Mark Kidel. In the same year she independently recorded 33 1/3, which is a set of re-imaginings of music from the sixties and seventies. Artists covered include Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Velvet Underground, Captain Beefheart, Can, Joy Division and Throbbing Gristle. The album features long term collaborators Sam Mills on guitar, VIncent Segal on Cello, and tabla player and percussionist Aref Durvesh. The album was released in April 2007 in France.
In 2011 she released the album Vel.
Susheela continues to research and discover music from South India, studying in 2007 with the Bhakti singer Kovai Kamla.
O Rama
Susheela Raman Lyrics
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Scion of the Solar Dynasty
I can't bear this separation
Your lotus eyes instill in me
Belief that penetrates the depths of my heart
And yet you treat me as a stranger
Have you no place for those
Who have mastered the body
I shall walk ahead
And you will follow
I shall walk ahead
And I love you all
Rest easy now, my child
Rest easy, I know you
The praise you gave
That my eyes were like flowers
Rest easy now, my child
The lyrics to Susheela Raman's song "O Rama" are a heartfelt plea from a devoted follower to Lord Rama. The singer describes Lord Rama as the lover of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and the scion of the Solar Dynasty, a prominent lineage in Hindu mythology. The singer expresses her intense longing for Lord Rama, unable to bear the separation between herself and the deity. She finds solace in the belief that penetrates her heart when gazing into Lord Rama's lotus eyes, but is saddened by the fact that he treats her as a stranger. She questions whether there is a place for those who have fully mastered their bodies and realized themselves, yet still feel the pain of separation.
The singer's devotion is conveyed through her willingness to walk ahead and have Lord Rama follow, expressing love for him despite the distance between them. She assures Lord Rama to rest easy, as she knows him intimately. This is reinforced by the praise he gave her, that her eyes were like flowers. The song is a beautiful tribute to the intense devotion felt by devotees of Lord Rama in Hindu mythology.
Line by Line Meaning
Lover of Lakshmi
Addressing Lord Rama, who is known as the lover of the goddess Lakshmi.
Scion of the Solar Dynasty
Referring to Rama's lineage as part of the Solar Dynasty, one of the most powerful dynasties in ancient India.
I can't bear this separation
Expressing the pain of being separated from Rama, who is seen as a divine figure by many.
Your lotus eyes instill in me
Acknowledging the power of Rama's gaze, which brings a sense of deep belief to the artist's heart.
Belief that penetrates the depths of my heart
Describing the profound impact that Rama's faith has on the artist's innermost being.
And yet you treat me as a stranger
Expressing the pain of being ignored or rejected by Rama despite the singer's deep devotion.
Have you no place for those who have mastered the body and fully realized themselves?
Asking Rama whether he only welcomes those who have achieved spiritual perfection or whether there is room for imperfect devotees like the singer.
I shall walk ahead
Declaring the artist's willingness to lead the way in their spiritual journey.
And you will follow
Expressing faith that Rama will follow and guide the artist along the path of enlightenment.
I shall walk ahead
Repeating the declaration from the previous line with added emphasis.
And I love you all
Affirming the singer's love for Rama and all of his creation.
Rest easy now, my child
Addressing Rama as a comforting parent figure who can rest easy knowing that the artist is devoted to him.
Rest easy, I know you
Assuring Rama that the singer knows and understands his divinity.
The praise you gave that my eyes were like flowers
Recalling a moment of praise from Rama, in which he likened the singer's eyes to beautiful flowers.
Rest easy now, my child
Repeating the comforting address to Rama from earlier in the song.
Contributed by Emma H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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[Telugu]
Orama Ramana Rama Rama Ne
Norva Jala Raghu Rama
Na Orama Ramana Rama Rama Ne Ra
Norva Jala Raghu Rama
Orama Ramana Rama Rama
Ne Norva Jala Raghu Rama
Sara Saksha Mana sara Nammithini
Sara Saksha Manasara Sara Nammithini
Cherarani Upachara Mayaka
Orama Ramana Rama Rama Ne
Norva Jala Raghu Rama
Ma Orama Ramana Rama Rama NeRa
[Luo]
Bela Bela Piny Nyathina
Beda Beda Piny Un Tangyeyou
Pak Ma Nu Pakani Wenga Chll Maua
Beda Beda Mos Nyathin
Yoga Siddhulaku Nekatho a***u
Yoga Siddhulaku
Yoga Siddhulaku Nekatho a***u
Vegadosada Tyagarajanutha
Orama Ramana Rama Rama Ne
Norva Jala Raghu Rama
Na Orama Ramana Rama Rama Ne Ra
An Na Wuoth Nyimu, To Un Ulua
An Na Wuoth Nyinu, To An Ahero U
~~
Lover of Lakshmi
Scion of the Solar Dynasty
I can't bear this separation
Your lotus eyes instill in me
Belief that penetrates the depths of my heart
And yet you treat me as a stranger
Have you no place for those
Who have mastered the body
And fully realized themselves?
I shall walk ahead
And you will follow
I shall walk ahead
And I love you all
Rest easy now, my child
Rest easy, I know you
The praise you gave
That my eyes were like flowers
Rest easy now, my child
@geethulekshmi6340
She deserves more.....love ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@dr.rajandranbatumalai7648
All the tamil must listern to susheela raman magical devotional songs...be proud of this pop singer..hats off...
@jithujithoos2751
Cant stop listening..
@maromaro2063
the most beautiful song
@sinekonata
To me it's Ganapati, Nagumumu and Sharavana.
@sinekonata
2:37 -> 2:45 Absolute eargasm.
@myselfharsh24
Lol
@susw3602
[Telugu]
Orama Ramana Rama Rama Ne
Norva Jala Raghu Rama
Na Orama Ramana Rama Rama Ne Ra
Norva Jala Raghu Rama
Orama Ramana Rama Rama
Ne Norva Jala Raghu Rama
Sara Saksha Mana sara Nammithini
Sara Saksha Manasara Sara Nammithini
Cherarani Upachara Mayaka
Orama Ramana Rama Rama Ne
Norva Jala Raghu Rama
Ma Orama Ramana Rama Rama NeRa
[Luo]
Bela Bela Piny Nyathina
Beda Beda Piny Un Tangyeyou
Pak Ma Nu Pakani Wenga Chll Maua
Beda Beda Mos Nyathin
Yoga Siddhulaku Nekatho a***u
Yoga Siddhulaku
Yoga Siddhulaku Nekatho a***u
Vegadosada Tyagarajanutha
Orama Ramana Rama Rama Ne
Norva Jala Raghu Rama
Na Orama Ramana Rama Rama Ne Ra
An Na Wuoth Nyimu, To Un Ulua
An Na Wuoth Nyinu, To An Ahero U
~~
Lover of Lakshmi
Scion of the Solar Dynasty
I can't bear this separation
Your lotus eyes instill in me
Belief that penetrates the depths of my heart
And yet you treat me as a stranger
Have you no place for those
Who have mastered the body
And fully realized themselves?
I shall walk ahead
And you will follow
I shall walk ahead
And I love you all
Rest easy now, my child
Rest easy, I know you
The praise you gave
That my eyes were like flowers
Rest easy now, my child
@jithujithoos2751
Y is none loving her.the way she deserves.. She is so good...
@cristinauderzo7630
Meraviglia