Jeyathiru Jegathala Raja
From Jagathalaprathaban – 1961 Film · 1961
- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singers
- P. Leela, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Pendyala Nageswara Rao
- Details
- Jagathalaprathaban – 1961 Film1961
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Jayathiru jegathala raja pradhaba | Hail victory to the glorious king of the world, Pradhaba! |
| Azhagin perazhagae | Oh supreme embodiment of beauty! |
| Jayathiru jegathala raja pradhaba | Hail victory to the glorious king of the world, Pradhaba! |
| Azhagin perazhagae | Oh supreme embodiment of beauty! |
| Female | |
| Jayathiru jegathala raja pradhaba | Hail victory to the glorious king of the world, Pradhaba! |
| Azhagin perazhagae | Oh supreme embodiment of beauty! |
| Female | |
| Vettri than kaaran veeran neeyae | You are the valiant hero who brings victory! |
| Vimalon thirumaeni kreedam thaangu | You who wear the royal crown upon your pure, divine frame! |
| Veeram thaedum kambeera sundharaa | Oh majestic and handsome one sought after by valor itself! |
| Vaalai kaiyil yendhaai | You who hold the sword firmly in your hand! |
| Female | |
| Jayathiru jegathala raja pradhaba | Hail victory to the glorious king of the world, Pradhaba! |
| Azhagin perazhagae | Oh supreme embodiment of beauty! |
| Female | |
| Pugalin mandra avai maeviyamaara | As the assembly of fame shines brilliantly, |
| Azhagin kaaman nee maaradha thozha | You are the Cupid of beauty, an unwavering companion! |
| Devadhoodhan ulagaal perumaanae | Oh divine messenger, sovereign ruler of the world! |
| Iniya gaana kaviyae | Oh sweet musical poem! |
| Female | |
| Jayathiru jegathala raja pradhaba | Hail victory to the glorious king of the world, Pradhaba! |
| Azhagin perazhagae | Oh supreme embodiment of beauty! |
ஜெயதிரு ஜெகதல ராஜபிரதாபா
அழகின் பேரழகே
ஜெயதிரு ஜெகதல ராஜபிரதாபா
அழகின் பேரழகே
Hail victory to the glorious king of the world, Pradhaba!
Oh supreme embodiment of beauty!
Hail victory to the glorious king of the world, Pradhaba!
Oh supreme embodiment of beauty!
ஜெயதிரு ஜெகதல ராஜபிரதாபா
அழகின் பேரழகே
Hail victory to the glorious king of the world, Pradhaba!
Oh supreme embodiment of beauty!
வெற்றி தன் காரண வீரன் நீயே
விமலோன் திருமணி கிரீடம் தாங்கு
வீரம் தேடும் கம்பீர சுந்தரா
வாளைக் கையில் ஏந்தாய்......
You are the valiant hero who brings victory!
You who wear the royal crown upon your pure, divine frame!
Oh majestic and handsome one sought after by valor itself!
You who hold the sword firmly in your hand!
ஜெயதிரு ஜெகதல ராஜபிரதாபா
அழகின் பேரழகே
Hail victory to the glorious king of the world, Pradhaba!
Oh supreme embodiment of beauty!
புகழின் மன்ற அவை மேவியமாரா
அழகின் காமன் நீ மாரத தோழா
தேவதூதன் உலகாள் பெருமானே
இனிய கான கவியே......
As the assembly of fame shines brilliantly,
You are the Cupid of beauty, an unwavering companion!
Oh divine messenger, sovereign ruler of the world!
Oh sweet musical poem!
ஜெயதிரு ஜெகதல ராஜபிரதாபா
அழகின் பேரழகே
Hail victory to the glorious king of the world, Pradhaba!
Oh supreme embodiment of beauty!
Jayathiru jegathala raja pradhaba
Hail victory to the glorious king of the world, Pradhaba!
Azhagin perazhagae
Oh supreme embodiment of beauty!
Jayathiru jegathala raja pradhaba
Hail victory to the glorious king of the world, Pradhaba!
Azhagin perazhagae
Oh supreme embodiment of beauty!
Jayathiru jegathala raja pradhaba
Hail victory to the glorious king of the world, Pradhaba!
Azhagin perazhagae
Oh supreme embodiment of beauty!
Vettri than kaaran veeran neeyae
You are the valiant hero who brings victory!
Vimalon thirumaeni kreedam thaangu
You who wear the royal crown upon your pure, divine frame!
Veeram thaedum kambeera sundharaa
Oh majestic and handsome one sought after by valor itself!
Vaalai kaiyil yendhaai
You who hold the sword firmly in your hand!
Jayathiru jegathala raja pradhaba
Hail victory to the glorious king of the world, Pradhaba!
Azhagin perazhagae
Oh supreme embodiment of beauty!
Pugalin mandra avai maeviyamaara
As the assembly of fame shines brilliantly,
Azhagin kaaman nee maaradha thozha
You are the Cupid of beauty, an unwavering companion!
Devadhoodhan ulagaal perumaanae
Oh divine messenger, sovereign ruler of the world!
Iniya gaana kaviyae
Oh sweet musical poem!
Jayathiru jegathala raja pradhaba
Hail victory to the glorious king of the world, Pradhaba!
Azhagin perazhagae
Oh supreme embodiment of beauty!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a grand courtly praise dedicated to King Jagathalaprathaban, exalting his royal splendor, physical beauty, and unmatched heroism. The singers extol him as the ultimate bringer of victory who wields his sword with dignity while adorning the royal crown.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition
“Jayathiru jegathala raja pradhaba”
The refrain 'Jayathiru jegathala raja pradhaba / Azhagin perazhagae' is repeated throughout to reinforce the theme of royal glorification and beauty.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Veeram thaedum kambeera sundharaa / Vaalai kaiyil yendhaai”
The initial 'V' sound creates a rhythmic sound pattern across the lines praising his martial qualities.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Azhagin kaaman nee maaradha thozha”
The king's beauty is directly metaphorized to Kaaman (Cupid, the god of beauty and love) and compared to a sweet song/poem.
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Trivia
The film Jagathalaprathaban (1961) featured star musician-actor T. R. Mahalingam in the lead role, with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao, showcasing classical Tamil poetic imagery.
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