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Lyrics & meaning

Maharajan Vandhaan

From Oru Kudumbathin Kathai · 1975

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Oru Kudumbathin Kathai
Movie release year
1975
Lyrics added on
12 Jan 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Maharajan vanthaan
En vaasal thedi
Maharajan vanthaan
En vaasal thedi
Mazhai megam polae
Malar ennai naadi
Mazhai megam polae
Malar ennai naadi
Sondham pantham
Inbam thunbam ellaamae
Unnaalthaanaiyyaa
Un pinnaalthaanaiyyaa
Maharajan vanthaan
En vaasal thedi
Maharajan vanthaan
En vaasal thedi
Anbu devanin anaippil
Vaazhnthida aaru jeevangal undu
Ennai polavae
Enthan uravaiyum yaerkka vendumae indru
Anbu devanin anaippil
Vaazhnthida aaru jeevangal undu
Ennai polavae
Enthan uravaiyum yaerkka vendumae indru
Naan thedum ulagam yaavum
Nee vanthaal udhayam aagum
Unnaalthaanaiyyaa
Un pinnaalthaanaiyyaa
Maharajan vanthaan
En vaasal thedi
Maharajan vanthaan
En vaasal thedi
Sondham pantham
Inbam thunbam ellaamae
Unnaalthaanaiyyaa
Un pinnaalthaanaiyyaa
Kanniyaaga naan vaazhum pothilum
Annaiyaaginen anbaal
Annaiyaaga naan vaazhum veettilae
Thanthaiyaaga vaa enbaal
Kanniyaaga naan vaazhum pothilum
Annaiyaaginen anbaal
Annaiyaaga naan vaazhum veettilae
Thanthaiyaaga vaa enbaal
Thalaivaa en nilaimaikandu
Thayavaal vaa karunai kondu
Unnaalthaanaiyyaa
Un pinnaalthaanaiyyaa
Maharajan vanthaan
En vaasal thedi
Maharajan vanthaan
En vaasal thedi
Sondham pantham
Inbam thunbam ellaamae
Unnaalthaanaiyyaa
Un pinnaalthaanaiyyaa
A noble king has come
seeking my doorstep,
A noble king has come
seeking my doorstep,
like a raincloud
seeking out me, a flower.
Like a raincloud
seeking out me, a flower.
Every bond and relationship,
joy and sorrow, all of it
is because of you, my lord,
it all follows in your footsteps, my lord...
A noble king has come
seeking my doorstep,
like a raincloud
seeking out me, a flower.
In the embrace of this loving god,
there are six souls waiting to live.
Just as you accepted me,
you must accept my family today.
In the embrace of this loving god,
there are six souls waiting to live.
Just as you accepted me,
you must accept my family today.
The entire world that I seek
will dawn with your arrival.
It is all because of you, my lord,
it all follows behind you, my lord.
A noble king has come
seeking my doorstep,
like a raincloud
seeking out me, a flower.
Every bond and relationship,
joy and sorrow, all of it
is because of you, my lord,
it all follows in your footsteps, my lord...
Even though I live unmarried,
I became a mother out of love.
In this home where I live as a mother,
come to me as a father.
Even though I live unmarried,
I became a mother out of love.
In this home where I live as a mother,
come to me as a father.
Seeing my plight, my lord,
please come with kindness and compassion.
It is all because of you, my lord,
it all follows behind you, my lord...
A noble king has come
seeking my doorstep,
like a raincloud
seeking out me, a flower.
Every bond and relationship,
joy and sorrow, all of it
is because of you, my lord,
it all follows in your footsteps, my lord...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Maharajan Vanthaan' expresses a woman's deep reverence, affection, and emotional vulnerability toward her beloved, whom she elevates as a benevolent king. She reflects on how all her joy, sorrow, and life's ties revolve around his presence in her life. She metaphorically compares his arrival to rain clouds nurturing a flower. Beyond romantic feelings, she brings forth her reality of taking care of six dependents (jeevangal) despite being young and unmarried. Having taken on a maternal role out of selfless love, she pleads with him to accept not only her but her family as well, taking the role of a patriarch and guardian to complete her home.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

“Mazhai megam polae”

Comparing the hero's arrival to rain-bearing clouds seeking a flower for nourishment.

Contrast / Paradox (Maranu)

“Kanniyaaga naan vaazhum pothilum”

Juxtaposing 'Kanniyaaga' (unmarried maiden) with 'Annaiyaaginen' (becoming a mother) to highlight her sacrifice.

Antithesis (Ethir-sol)

“Inbam thunbam ellaamae”

Pairing opposing concepts 'Inbam' (joy) and 'Thunbam' (sorrow) together to signify totality.

Rhyme / Assonance (Edhugai)

“Kanniyaaga naan vaazhum pothilum”

Matching second letter rhyming between 'Kanniyaaga' and 'Annaiyaaga'.

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Trivia

'Maharajan Vanthaan' is a classic melodious track from the 1975 Tamil movie 'Oru Kudumbathin Kathai', featuring music composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh and sung expressively by playback legend P. Susheela.

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