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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 pradhabaHail victory to the glorious king of the world, Pradhaba!
Azhagin perazhagaeOh supreme embodiment of beauty!
Jayathiru jegathala raja pradhabaHail victory to the glorious king of the world, Pradhaba!
Azhagin perazhagaeOh supreme embodiment of beauty!
Female
Jayathiru jegathala raja pradhabaHail victory to the glorious king of the world, Pradhaba!
Azhagin perazhagaeOh supreme embodiment of beauty!
Female
Vettri than kaaran veeran neeyaeYou are the valiant hero who brings victory!
Vimalon thirumaeni kreedam thaanguYou who wear the royal crown upon your pure, divine frame!
Veeram thaedum kambeera sundharaaOh majestic and handsome one sought after by valor itself!
Vaalai kaiyil yendhaaiYou who hold the sword firmly in your hand!
Female
Jayathiru jegathala raja pradhabaHail victory to the glorious king of the world, Pradhaba!
Azhagin perazhagaeOh supreme embodiment of beauty!
Female
Pugalin mandra avai maeviyamaaraAs the assembly of fame shines brilliantly,
Azhagin kaaman nee maaradha thozhaYou are the Cupid of beauty, an unwavering companion!
Devadhoodhan ulagaal perumaanaeOh divine messenger, sovereign ruler of the world!
Iniya gaana kaviyaeOh sweet musical poem!
Female
Jayathiru jegathala raja pradhabaHail victory to the glorious king of the world, Pradhaba!
Azhagin perazhagaeOh 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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