Aghilasa Naesan
From Harichandra -1944 Film · 1944
- Lyricist
- C. A. Lakshmana Das
- Singer
- P. U. Chinnappa
- Music director
- S. V. Venkatraman
- Details
- Harichandra -1944 Film1944
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Agilasa naesan engal raajanae | Our king is the friend of the entire universe |
| Agilasa naesan engal raajanae | Our king is the friend of the entire universe |
| Agilasa naesan engal raajanae | Our king is the friend of the entire universe |
| Chorus | |
| Poi paesaa aadhithyan | The one who never speaks lies, from the Sun God's |
| Marabil pirandha harichandhiran | Lineage born, Harichandra |
| Poi paesaa aadhithyan | The one who never speaks lies, from the Sun God's |
| Marabil pirandha harichandhiran | Lineage born, Harichandra |
| Female | |
| Magidhalamae mazhaiyadhu | Upon this Earth, the rain |
| Pozhivadhevartham eegaiyaal | By whose generosity does it pour? |
| Mazhaiyadhu pozhivadhevartham | By whose generosity does the rain |
| Eegaiyaal | Pour? |
| Male | |
| Avar paer kael | Hear his name! |
| Chorus | |
| Aadhithyan marabil pirandha | Born in the lineage of the Sun God, |
| Harichandhiran | Harichandra! |
| Poi paesaa adhithyan marabil | Born in the lineage of the truth-telling Sun God, |
| Pirandha harichandhiran | Harichandra! |
| Male | |
| Naayagan enakku naamellaam onnaa | He is our hero, and we are all united as one |
| Chorus | |
| Nallaa senjaa pollaappillae | If we do good, there is no misfortune |
| Naathu naduvena naaranan sonnaar | Lord Narayana said to plant the saplings |
| Nam naadellaam mummaari thaan | Our whole land receives cosmic rains thrice a year |
| Naattai aalum raajanaar | The king who rules our country |
| Naattai aalum raajanaar | The king who rules our country |
| Chorus | |
| Avar paer kael | Hear his name! |
| Aadhithyan marabil pirandha | Born in the lineage of the Sun God, |
| Harichandhiran | Harichandra! |
| Poi paesaa adhithyan marabil | Born in the lineage of the truth-telling Sun God, |
| Pirandha harichandhiran | Harichandra! |
| Male | |
| Aniyaayamae puriyaar | He never engages in any injustice |
| Thaniyaai pusitthariyaar avar | He never eats alone without sharing |
| Aniyaayamae puriyaar dhinam | Daily he never commits any injustice |
| Thaniyaai pusitthariyaar | He never eats alone without sharing |
| Avar arasaatchiyil arumai sollavaa | Shall I describe the excellence of his reign? |
| Veera periyaar koru prabhuvum allavaa | Is he not a lord worshipped even by great valiant heroes? |
| Chorus | |
| Avar paer kael | Hear his name! |
| Aadhithyan marabil pirandha | Born in the lineage of the Sun God, |
| Harichandhiran | Harichandra! |
| Poi paesaa adhithyan marabil | Born in the lineage of the truth-telling Sun God, |
| Pirandha harichandhiran | Harichandra! |
| Male | |
| Aa…Aa…Aa…Aa…Aa… | Aa…Aa…Aa…Aa…Aa… |
| Mannanadhu paerai solliyae | Just by uttering the King's name |
| Mann vaazhvukku madhippu seidhaar | They brought honor to earthly life |
| Mannanadhu paerai solliyae | Just by uttering the King's name |
| Mann vaazhvukku madhippu seidhaar | They brought honor to earthly life |
| Mannulaga vaazhvukkosandha | Worthy for earthly living, |
| Amudhavaandam madhippu ellaam | Like a pot of divine nectar, possessing supreme worth |
| Mannulaga vaazhvukkosandha | Worthy for earthly living, |
| Amudhavaandam madhippu ellaam | Like a pot of divine nectar, possessing supreme worth |
| Innorutthar illai avarukku | There is no second person |
| Eedu sollavae | To match or equal him |
| Chorus | |
| Avar paer kael | Hear his name! |
| Aadhithyan marabil pirandha | Born in the lineage of the Sun God, |
| Harichandhiran | Harichandra! |
| Poi paesaa adhithyan marabil | Born in the lineage of the truth-telling Sun God, |
| Pirandha harichandhiran | Harichandra! |
| Male | |
| Thannuyiraip pola | Just like his own life |
| Mannuyirai kaarkkum | He protects all lives on this earth |
| Chorus | |
| Aahaa sathiya mannavan | Aha, the truthful king! |
| Male | |
| Thannai manadhukkul | Within oneself, in the mind, |
| Enniyapadiyae seidhaal | If one acts exactly as conceived in truth, |
| Chorus | |
| Mahi dhalatthavanodu | Along with the people of this earthly realm, |
| Male | |
| Ponnulago thiruvanam athanaiyum | Heaven and the sacred woods, all of it, |
| Pongi vida cheivaar | He will cause to overflow with divine grace |
| Avar paer kael | Hear his name! |
| Chorus | |
| Aadhithyan marabil pirandha | Born in the lineage of the Sun God, |
| Harichandhiran | Harichandra! |
| Poi paesaa adhithyan marabil | Born in the lineage of the truth-telling Sun God, |
| Pirandha harichandhiran | Harichandra! |
அகிலாசநேசன் எங்கள் ராஜனே
அகிலாசநேசன் எங்கள் ராஜனே
அகிலாசநேசன் எங்கள் ராஜனே
Our king is the friend of the entire universe
Our king is the friend of the entire universe
Our king is the friend of the entire universe
ஆண் குழு :
பொய் பேசா ஆதித்யன்
மரபில் பிறந்த ஹரிச்சந்திரன்
பொய் பேசா ஆதித்யன்
மரபில் பிறந்த ஹரிச்சந்திரன்
The one who never speaks lies, from the Sun God's
Lineage born, Harichandra
The one who never speaks lies, from the Sun God's
Lineage born, Harichandra
மகிதளமே மழையது
பொழிவதேவர்தம் ஈகையால்
மழையது பொழிவதேவர்தம்
ஈகையால்
Upon this Earth, the rain
By whose generosity does it pour?
By whose generosity does the rain
Pour?
அவர் பேர் கேள்
Hear his name!
ஆண் குழு :
ஆதித்யன் மரபில்
பிறந்த ஹரிச்சந்திரன்
பொய் பேசா ஆதித்யன் மரபில்
பிறந்த ஹரிச்சந்திரன்
Born in the lineage of the Sun God,
Harichandra!
Born in the lineage of the truth-telling Sun God,
Harichandra!
நாயகன் எனக்கு நாமெல்லாம் ஒண்ணா
He is our hero, and we are all united as one
ஆண் குழு :
நல்லா செஞ்சா பொல்லாப்பில்லே
நாத்து நடுவேனா நாரணன் சொன்னார்
நம் நாடெல்லாம் மும்மாரி தான்
நாட்டை ஆளும் ராஜனார்
நாட்டை ஆளும் ராஜனார்
If we do good, there is no misfortune
Lord Narayana said to plant the saplings
Our whole land receives cosmic rains thrice a year
The king who rules our country
The king who rules our country
ஆண் குழு :
அவர் பேர் கேள்
ஆதித்யன் மரபில் பிறந்த ஹரிச்சந்திரன்
பொய் பேசா ஆதித்யன் மரபில்
பிறந்த ஹரிச்சந்திரன்
Hear his name!
Born in the lineage of the Sun God,
Harichandra!
Born in the lineage of the truth-telling Sun God,
Harichandra!
அநியாயமே புரியார் தனியாய்
புசித்தறியார் அவர்
அநியாயமே புரியார் தினம்
தனியாய் புசித்தறியார்
அவர் அரசாட்சியில் அருமை
சொல்லவா
வீர பெரியார்க்கொரு பிரபுவும்
அல்லவா
He never engages in any injustice
He never eats alone without sharing
Daily he never commits any injustice
He never eats alone without sharing
Shall I describe the excellence of his reign?
Is he not a lord worshipped even by great valiant heroes?
ஆண் குழு :
அவர் பேர் கேள் ஆதித்யன்
மரபில் பிறந்த ஹரிச்சந்திரன்
பொய் பேசா ஆதித்யன் மரபில்
பிறந்த ஹரிச்சந்திரன்
Hear his name!
Born in the lineage of the Sun God,
Harichandra!
Born in the lineage of the truth-telling Sun God,
Harichandra!
ஆ.. ஆ.. ஆ.. ஆ.. ஆ..
மன்னனது பேரைச்சொல்லியே
மண் வாழ்வுக்கு மதிப்பு செய்தார்
மன்னனது பேரைச்சொல்லியே
மண் வாழ்வுக்கு மதிப்பு செய்தார்
மண்ணுலக வாழ்வுக்கொசந்த
அமுதவாண்டம் மதிப்பு எல்லாம்
மண்ணுலக வாழ்வுக்கொசந்த
அமுதவாண்டம் மதிப்பு எல்லாம்
இன்னொருத்தர் இல்லை அவருக்கு
ஈடு சொல்லவே
Aa…Aa…Aa…Aa…Aa…
Just by uttering the King's name
They brought honor to earthly life
Just by uttering the King's name
They brought honor to earthly life
Worthy for earthly living,
Like a pot of divine nectar, possessing supreme worth
Worthy for earthly living,
Like a pot of divine nectar, possessing supreme worth
There is no second person
To match or equal him
ஆண் குழு :
அவர் பேர் கேள் ஆதித்யன்
மரபில் பிறந்த ஹரிச்சந்திரன்
பொய் பேசா ஆதித்யன் மரபில்
பிறந்த ஹரிச்சந்திரன்
Hear his name!
Born in the lineage of the Sun God,
Harichandra!
Born in the lineage of the truth-telling Sun God,
Harichandra!
தன்னுயிரைப்போல
மண்ணுயிரைக்காக்கும்
Just like his own life
He protects all lives on this earth
ஆண் குழு :
ஆஹா சத்திய மன்னவன்
Aha, the truthful king!
தன்னை மனதுக்குள்
எண்ணியப்படியே செய்தால்
Within oneself, in the mind,
If one acts exactly as conceived in truth,
ஆண் குழு :
மகிதளத்தவனோடு
Along with the people of this earthly realm,
பொன்னுலகோ திருவனம் அத்தனையும்
பொங்கி விடச்செய்வார்
அவர் பேர் கேள்
Heaven and the sacred woods, all of it,
He will cause to overflow with divine grace
Hear his name!
ஆண் குழு :
ஆதித்யன் மரபில் பிறந்த ஹரிச்சந்திரன்
பொய் பேசா ஆதித்யன் மரபில்
பிறந்த ஹரிச்சந்திரன்
Born in the lineage of the Sun God,
Harichandra!
Born in the lineage of the truth-telling Sun God,
Harichandra!
Agilasa naesan engal raajanae
Our king is the friend of the entire universe
Agilasa naesan engal raajanae
Our king is the friend of the entire universe
Agilasa naesan engal raajanae
Our king is the friend of the entire universe
Poi paesaa aadhithyan
The one who never speaks lies, from the Sun God's
Marabil pirandha harichandhiran
Lineage born, Harichandra
Poi paesaa aadhithyan
The one who never speaks lies, from the Sun God's
Marabil pirandha harichandhiran
Lineage born, Harichandra
Magidhalamae mazhaiyadhu
Upon this Earth, the rain
Pozhivadhevartham eegaiyaal
By whose generosity does it pour?
Mazhaiyadhu pozhivadhevartham
By whose generosity does the rain
Eegaiyaal
Pour?
Avar paer kael
Hear his name!
Aadhithyan marabil pirandha
Born in the lineage of the Sun God,
Harichandhiran
Harichandra!
Poi paesaa adhithyan marabil
Born in the lineage of the truth-telling Sun God,
Pirandha harichandhiran
Harichandra!
Naayagan enakku naamellaam onnaa
He is our hero, and we are all united as one
Nallaa senjaa pollaappillae
If we do good, there is no misfortune
Naathu naduvena naaranan sonnaar
Lord Narayana said to plant the saplings
Nam naadellaam mummaari thaan
Our whole land receives cosmic rains thrice a year
Naattai aalum raajanaar
The king who rules our country
Naattai aalum raajanaar
The king who rules our country
Avar paer kael
Hear his name!
Aadhithyan marabil pirandha
Born in the lineage of the Sun God,
Harichandhiran
Harichandra!
Poi paesaa adhithyan marabil
Born in the lineage of the truth-telling Sun God,
Pirandha harichandhiran
Harichandra!
Aniyaayamae puriyaar
He never engages in any injustice
Thaniyaai pusitthariyaar avar
He never eats alone without sharing
Aniyaayamae puriyaar dhinam
Daily he never commits any injustice
Thaniyaai pusitthariyaar
He never eats alone without sharing
Avar arasaatchiyil arumai sollavaa
Shall I describe the excellence of his reign?
Veera periyaar koru prabhuvum allavaa
Is he not a lord worshipped even by great valiant heroes?
Avar paer kael
Hear his name!
Aadhithyan marabil pirandha
Born in the lineage of the Sun God,
Harichandhiran
Harichandra!
Poi paesaa adhithyan marabil
Born in the lineage of the truth-telling Sun God,
Pirandha harichandhiran
Harichandra!
Aa…Aa…Aa…Aa…Aa…
Aa…Aa…Aa…Aa…Aa…
Mannanadhu paerai solliyae
Just by uttering the King's name
Mann vaazhvukku madhippu seidhaar
They brought honor to earthly life
Mannanadhu paerai solliyae
Just by uttering the King's name
Mann vaazhvukku madhippu seidhaar
They brought honor to earthly life
Mannulaga vaazhvukkosandha
Worthy for earthly living,
Amudhavaandam madhippu ellaam
Like a pot of divine nectar, possessing supreme worth
Mannulaga vaazhvukkosandha
Worthy for earthly living,
Amudhavaandam madhippu ellaam
Like a pot of divine nectar, possessing supreme worth
Innorutthar illai avarukku
There is no second person
Eedu sollavae
To match or equal him
Avar paer kael
Hear his name!
Aadhithyan marabil pirandha
Born in the lineage of the Sun God,
Harichandhiran
Harichandra!
Poi paesaa adhithyan marabil
Born in the lineage of the truth-telling Sun God,
Pirandha harichandhiran
Harichandra!
Thannuyiraip pola
Just like his own life
Mannuyirai kaarkkum
He protects all lives on this earth
Aahaa sathiya mannavan
Aha, the truthful king!
Thannai manadhukkul
Within oneself, in the mind,
Enniyapadiyae seidhaal
If one acts exactly as conceived in truth,
Mahi dhalatthavanodu
Along with the people of this earthly realm,
Ponnulago thiruvanam athanaiyum
Heaven and the sacred woods, all of it,
Pongi vida cheivaar
He will cause to overflow with divine grace
Avar paer kael
Hear his name!
Aadhithyan marabil pirandha
Born in the lineage of the Sun God,
Harichandhiran
Harichandra!
Poi paesaa adhithyan marabil
Born in the lineage of the truth-telling Sun God,
Pirandha harichandhiran
Harichandra!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song praises King Harichandra, highlighting his glorious ancestry in the Solar dynasty (Suryavamsham) and his unwavering devotion to truthfulness, generosity, and justice. The lyrics extol how his righteous governance brings natural prosperity to his realm, causing timely rains and joy among all subjects. He is celebrated as a leader who treats every living creature as his own and shares his wealth and food without selfishness. The verse emphasizes that living truthfully according to King Harichandra's example elevates earthly existence to a heavenly status. His name alone is presented as a source of sacred honor, symbolizing an ideal monarch whose commitment to truth brings divine favor and boundless happiness to the kingdom.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Thannuyiraip pola / Mannuyirai kaarkkum”
The second consonant 'nn' rhymes across consecutive lines, creating rhythmic harmony.
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Naathu naduvena naaranan sonnaar / Nam naadellaam mummaari thaan”
Repetition of the initial 'Na' syllable across successive lines.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Amudhavaandam madhippu ellaam”
Comparing the king's worth and life to 'Amudhavaandam' (a vessel of immortal divine nectar).
Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Aadhithyan marabil pirandha / Harichandhiran”
The chorus lines praising the king's lineage and name repeat throughout the song to reinforce his renown.
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Trivia
The 1944 Tamil movie 'Harichandra' was directed by K. B. Nagabhushanam and featured the legendary actor-singer P. U. Chinnappa alongside P. Kannamba. Written by C. A. Lakshmana Das, the film's music famously blended classical Carnatic traditions with folk rhythms, celebrating the legendary Indian story of King Harishchandra's unyielding devotion to truth.
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