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Lyrics & meaning

Maharajanodu

From Sathi Leelavathi · 1995

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
P. Unnikrishnan, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Sathi Leelavathi1995

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Maha raajanodu raani vandhu serumThe queen comes to join the emperor
Indha raaja yogam kaalam thorum vaazhumThis royal destiny will live on through all time
Female
Maha raajanodu raani vandhu serumThe queen comes to join the emperor
Indha raaja yogam kaalam thorum vaazhumThis royal destiny will live on through all time
Male
Idhu manmadha saamrajyamThis is the kingdom of Cupid
Pudhu mangala sowbaagyamA fresh auspicious prosperity
Oru podhum kuraiyaadhuIt will never diminish
Dhinam koodum koodum aanandhamBliss will increase day by day
Male
Raajanodu raani vandhu serumThe queen comes to join the king
Indha raaja yogam kaalam thorum vaazhumThis royal destiny will live on through all time
Female
Gangaikkoru vanga kadalLike the Bay of Bengal for the river Ganges
Pol vandhaan avan vandhaanHe arrived, yes he came
Mangaikkoru inba kanaaA sweet dream for the young woman
Avan thandhaan avan thandhaanHe gave, yes he gave
Male
Kannil enna vannangalWhat vibrant colors in the eyes
Chinna chinna minnalgalSmall, fleeting flashes of lightning
Male
Kannil enna vannangalWhat vibrant colors in the eyes
Chinna chinna minnalgalSmall, fleeting flashes of lightning
Or kaadhal pootthadhoHas love blossomed here?
Female
Thakka thunai vaaikkaamalLacking proper companionship
Pen vaadinaaloDid the woman wither away?
Male
Pakkam vandhu kai sera pan paadinaaloDid she sing a melody as she approached to hold hands?
Female
Oru raagam oru thaalamA ragam and a rhythm
Inai koodum podhu gaanam thaanOnly when combined together do they form a song
Female
Raajanodu raani vandhu serumThe queen comes to join the king
Male
Indha raaja yogam kaalam thorum vaazhumThis royal destiny will live on through all time
Idhu manmadha saamrajyamThis is the kingdom of Cupid
Pudhu mangala sowbaagyamA fresh auspicious prosperity
Oru podhum kuraiyaadhuIt will never diminish
Dhinam koodum koodum aanandhamBliss will increase day by day
Male
Raajanodu raani vandhu serumThe queen comes to join the king
Indha raaja yogam kaalam thorum vaazhumThis royal destiny will live on through all time
Male
Mannan thoda thannai thandhaalShe surrendered herself to the touch of the king
Poom paavai poom paavaiLike a flower-like maiden, a flower-like maiden
Ennennavo nenjil kondaalShe held various thoughts in her heart
Peraasai peraasaiGreat desire, immense desire
Female
Sandhikkindra sandharppamThe moment of meeting each other
Chinna pennin vinnappamA young girl's humble request
Female
Sandhikkindra sandharppamThe moment of meeting each other
Chinna pennin vinnappamA young girl's humble request
Nee ketka vendumoNeed you even ask?
Male
Ilakkanam paarkkaadhu or paadal kooraGrammar isn't checked when a song is expressed
Female
Idaiveli thondraadhu or jodi saeraNo distance appears when a couple unites
Male
Enna vegam enna dhaagamWhat speed, what thirst!
Oru kaaval thaanda koodumoCan any guard or boundary stop it?
Male
Raajanodu raani vandhu serumThe queen comes to join the king
Indha raaja yogam kaalam thorum vaazhumThis royal destiny will live on through all time
Female
Idhu manmadha saamrajyamThis is the kingdom of Cupid
Pudhu mangala sowbaagyamA fresh auspicious prosperity
Oru podhum kuraiyaadhuIt will never diminish
Dhinam koodum koodum aanandhamBliss will increase day by day

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Maharajanodu Rani is a grand and joyous romantic song celebrating the union and deep connection between a man and a woman, metaphorically framed as a king and queen. Set in the kingdom of love (Manmadha Saamrajyam), the song conveys how their togetherness brings unending bliss and prosperity that constantly grows stronger with time. Through poetic imagery, the lyricist Vaali compares the lovers to the natural confluence of the Ganges river meeting the ocean, as well as the artistic blend of melody (ragam) and rhythm (thaalam). It emphasizes that true love transcends formal rules and physical boundaries, bringing boundless joy and fulfillment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

Gangaikkoru vanga kadal / Pol vandhaan avan vandhaan

Compares the arrival of the lover to the vast ocean waiting to embrace the Ganges river.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Oru raagam oru thaalam / Inai koodum podhu gaanam thaan

Equates the unification of two lovers to a ragam (melody) and thaalam (rhythm) coming together to form a complete song.

Ethirai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Gangaikkoru vanga kadal

The second consonant sound 'ng' (ங்) matches between 'Gangaikkoru' and 'vanga'.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Idhu manmadha saamrajyam / Pudhu mangala sowbaagyam

Rhyming endings 'saamrajyam' and 'sowbaagyam' create a pleasant rhythmic flow.

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Trivia

Sathi Leelavathi (1995) was directed by Balu Mahendra and featured music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Vaali. The comedy-drama film starred Kamal Haasan, Ramesh Aravind, Kalpana, Heera Rajgopal, and Kovai Sarala.

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