Aandavan Tamizhanada
From Manimekalai · 1959
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. R. Mahalingam
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Details
- Manimekalai1959
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aandavan thamizhanda | God himself is a Tamilian! |
| Endrum anbenum neriyaale | Always following the path of love, |
| Arivukondu ulagai vendru | Conquering the world through wisdom, |
| Singam pola | Fierce like a lion, |
| Aandavan thamizhanda | God himself is a Tamilian! |
| Male | |
| Paandiyar kodi meedhu panbudan meen aada | On the flag of the Pandyas, the fish symbol sways with dignity, |
| Pani malai kodi meedhu villaada | On the snowy mountain peaks, the Chera bow flag dances, |
| Paandiyar kodi meedhu panbudan meen aada | On the flag of the Pandyas, the fish symbol sways with dignity, |
| Pani malai kodi meedhu villaada | On the snowy mountain peaks, the Chera bow flag dances, |
| Thaen magal kaaveri selvanin kodi meedhu | On the flag of the Chola king, the beloved son of river Kaveri, |
| Thaen magal kaaveri selvanin kodi meedhu | On the flag of the Chola king, the beloved son of river Kaveri, |
| Pongiyae sinam kondu pagaivendru | Surging with fury to vanquish the enemies, |
| Urangonda puliyum nindru muzhungi aada | The powerful tiger stands, roars, and dances, |
| Aandavan thamizhanda | God himself is a Tamilian! |
| Male | |
| Anjana vazhi maadhar araneriyum | The virtuous life of women wearing eye-kohl, |
| Anjana vazhi maadhar araneriyum | The virtuous life of women wearing eye-kohl, |
| Aaruvagai thozhilgalum aatrum muraiyum | The six traditional occupations and their methods of practice, |
| Vensinang kollum veerar por vagaiyum | The warfare strategies of warriors consumed by fierce anger, |
| Vensinang kollum veerar por vagaiyum | The warfare strategies of warriors consumed by fierce anger, |
| Vadaverppinodu kavi kattru vaazha vazhi pettravan | He who mastered Tamil arts along the Northern mountains and earned a glorious way of life, |
| Engal kottravan uttra pugazh…… | The supreme glory attained by our monarch... |
| Aandavan thamizhanda | God himself is a Tamilian! |
| Male | |
| Kannam sivandha annam | The swan with blushing red cheeks, |
| Kannam sivandha annam | The swan with blushing red cheeks, |
| Kaadhal vannam pazhagu munnam | Before experiencing the colors of love, |
| Kannam sivandha annam | The swan with blushing red cheeks, |
| Kaadhal vannam pazhagu munnam | Before experiencing the colors of love, |
| Kangalodu thalai kunivathum | Lowering her head along with her eyes, |
| Adhanai kavingar naanamena mozhivadhumUnknown | Which poets describe as maidenly modesty, |
| Kangalodu thalai kunivathum | Lowering her head along with her eyes, |
| Adhanai kavingar naanamena mozhivadhum | Which poets describe as maidenly modesty, |
| Engal thaai vaziyil vandha seedhanam endraagume | Has become a rich heritage passed down through our mothers! |
| Murasu pongiye saedhi solla | As the war drums beat loudly to proclaim the news, |
| Male | |
| Aandavan thamizhanda | God himself is a Tamilian! |
| Endrum anbenum neriyaale | Always following the path of love, |
| Arivukondu ulagai vendru | Conquering the world through wisdom, |
| Singam pola | Fierce like a lion, |
| Aandavan thamizhanda | God himself is a Tamilian! |
ஆண்டவன் தமிழனடா
என்றும் அன்பெனும் நெறியாலே........!
அறிவுகொண்டு உலகை வென்று
சிங்கம் போல..............!
ஆண்டவன் தமிழனடா
God himself is a Tamilian!
Always following the path of love,
Conquering the world through wisdom,
Fierce like a lion,
God himself is a Tamilian!
பாண்டியர் கொடிமீது பண்புடன் மீன் ஆட
பனிமலைக் கொடி மீது வில்லாட
பாண்டியர் கொடிமீது பண்புடன் மீன் ஆட
பனிமலைக் கொடி மீது வில்லாட
தேன்மகள் காவேரி செல்வனின் கொடிமீது
தேன்மகள் காவேரி செல்வனின் கொடிமீது
பொங்கியே சினம் கொண்டு பகைவென்று
உரங்கொண்ட புலியும் நின்று முழங்கி ஆட...!
ஆண்டவன் தமிழனடா
On the flag of the Pandyas, the fish symbol sways with dignity,
On the snowy mountain peaks, the Chera bow flag dances,
On the flag of the Pandyas, the fish symbol sways with dignity,
On the snowy mountain peaks, the Chera bow flag dances,
On the flag of the Chola king, the beloved son of river Kaveri,
On the flag of the Chola king, the beloved son of river Kaveri,
Surging with fury to vanquish the enemies,
The powerful tiger stands, roars, and dances,
God himself is a Tamilian!
அஞ்சன விழிமாதர் அறநெறியும்
அஞ்சன விழிமாதர் அறநெறியும் மாந்தர்
ஆறுவகைத் தொழில்களும் ஆற்றும் முறையும்
வெஞ்சினங் கொள்ளும் வீரர் போர்வகையும்
வெஞ்சினங் கொள்ளும் வீரர் போர்வகையும்
வடவெற்பினோடு கவி கற்று வாழவழி பெற்றவன்
எங்கள் கொற்றவன் உற்ற புகழ்.........
ஆண்டவன் தமிழனடா
The virtuous life of women wearing eye-kohl,
The virtuous life of women wearing eye-kohl,
The six traditional occupations and their methods of practice,
The warfare strategies of warriors consumed by fierce anger,
The warfare strategies of warriors consumed by fierce anger,
He who mastered Tamil arts along the Northern mountains and earned a glorious way of life,
The supreme glory attained by our monarch...
God himself is a Tamilian!
கன்னம் சிவந்த அன்னம்
கன்னம் சிவந்த அன்னம்
காதல் வண்ணம் பழகு முன்னம்
கன்னம் சிவந்த அன்னம்
காதல் வண்ணம் பழகு முன்னம்
கண்களோடு தலை குனிவதும்
அதனைக் கவிஞர் நாணமென மொழிவதும்
கண்களோடு தலை குனிவதும்
அதனைக் கவிஞர் நாணமென மொழிவதும்
எங்கள் தாய் வழியில் வந்த சீதனமென்றேங்குமே
முரசு பொங்கியே சேதி சொல்ல.......!
The swan with blushing red cheeks,
The swan with blushing red cheeks,
Before experiencing the colors of love,
The swan with blushing red cheeks,
Before experiencing the colors of love,
Lowering her head along with her eyes,
Which poets describe as maidenly modesty,
Lowering her head along with her eyes,
Which poets describe as maidenly modesty,
Has become a rich heritage passed down through our mothers!
As the war drums beat loudly to proclaim the news,
ஆண்டவன் தமிழனடா
என்றும் அன்பெனும் நெறியாலே........!
அறிவுகொண்டு உலகை வென்று
சிங்கம் போல..............!
ஆண்டவன் தமிழனடா
God himself is a Tamilian!
Always following the path of love,
Conquering the world through wisdom,
Fierce like a lion,
God himself is a Tamilian!
Aandavan thamizhanda
God himself is a Tamilian!
Endrum anbenum neriyaale
Always following the path of love,
Arivukondu ulagai vendru
Conquering the world through wisdom,
Singam pola
Fierce like a lion,
Aandavan thamizhanda
God himself is a Tamilian!
Paandiyar kodi meedhu panbudan meen aada
On the flag of the Pandyas, the fish symbol sways with dignity,
Pani malai kodi meedhu villaada
On the snowy mountain peaks, the Chera bow flag dances,
Paandiyar kodi meedhu panbudan meen aada
On the flag of the Pandyas, the fish symbol sways with dignity,
Pani malai kodi meedhu villaada
On the snowy mountain peaks, the Chera bow flag dances,
Thaen magal kaaveri selvanin kodi meedhu
On the flag of the Chola king, the beloved son of river Kaveri,
Thaen magal kaaveri selvanin kodi meedhu
On the flag of the Chola king, the beloved son of river Kaveri,
Pongiyae sinam kondu pagaivendru
Surging with fury to vanquish the enemies,
Urangonda puliyum nindru muzhungi aada
The powerful tiger stands, roars, and dances,
Aandavan thamizhanda
God himself is a Tamilian!
Anjana vazhi maadhar araneriyum
The virtuous life of women wearing eye-kohl,
Anjana vazhi maadhar araneriyum
The virtuous life of women wearing eye-kohl,
Aaruvagai thozhilgalum aatrum muraiyum
The six traditional occupations and their methods of practice,
Vensinang kollum veerar por vagaiyum
The warfare strategies of warriors consumed by fierce anger,
Vensinang kollum veerar por vagaiyum
The warfare strategies of warriors consumed by fierce anger,
Vadaverppinodu kavi kattru vaazha vazhi pettravan
He who mastered Tamil arts along the Northern mountains and earned a glorious way of life,
Engal kottravan uttra pugazh……
The supreme glory attained by our monarch...
Aandavan thamizhanda
God himself is a Tamilian!
Kannam sivandha annam
The swan with blushing red cheeks,
Kannam sivandha annam
The swan with blushing red cheeks,
Kaadhal vannam pazhagu munnam
Before experiencing the colors of love,
Kannam sivandha annam
The swan with blushing red cheeks,
Kaadhal vannam pazhagu munnam
Before experiencing the colors of love,
Kangalodu thalai kunivathum
Lowering her head along with her eyes,
Adhanai kavingar naanamena mozhivadhumUnknown
Which poets describe as maidenly modesty,
Kangalodu thalai kunivathum
Lowering her head along with her eyes,
Adhanai kavingar naanamena mozhivadhum
Which poets describe as maidenly modesty,
Engal thaai vaziyil vandha seedhanam endraagume
Has become a rich heritage passed down through our mothers!
Murasu pongiye saedhi solla
As the war drums beat loudly to proclaim the news,
Aandavan thamizhanda
God himself is a Tamilian!
Endrum anbenum neriyaale
Always following the path of love,
Arivukondu ulagai vendru
Conquering the world through wisdom,
Singam pola
Fierce like a lion,
Aandavan thamizhanda
God himself is a Tamilian!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the 1959 movie 'Manimekalai' celebrates the rich cultural heritage, history, and values of the Tamil people. The lyrics extol the glorious triad of ancient Tamil dynasties—the Pandyas (symbolized by the fish emblem), the Cheras (symbolized by the bow emblem on the Himalayas), and the Cholas (symbolized by the tiger emblem along the Kaveri river). Kannadasan highlights how Tamils have traditionally conquered through love and intellect rather than mere brutality, comparing their noble spirit to a lion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Singam pola”
Compares the noble and courageous disposition of the Tamilian to that of a lion ('Singam pola').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kannam sivandha annam”
Metaphorically compares a beautiful, blushing young woman to a swan with red cheeks ('Kannam sivandha annam').
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Aandavan thamizhanda / Endrum anbenum neriyaale”
The second letters 'nd' in 'Aandavan' and 'Endrum' rhyme across consecutive lines.
Monaif (Alliteration)
“Paandiyar kodi meedhu panbudan meen aada”
Repetition of the initial 'P' sound in 'Paandiyar' and 'Panbudan'.
Did you know?
Trivia
Composed by G. Ramanathan and sung powerfully by T. R. Mahalingam, this song remains an iconic anthem of Tamil pride. Lyricist Kannadasan skillfully weaves references to Sangam literature, ancient Tamil royal emblems (Fish, Bow, Tiger), and traditional female virtues into a popular cinematic melody.
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