Mannavan Vandhaanadi
From Thiruvarutchelvar · 1967
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, Chorus
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Thiruvarutchelvar1967
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Kalai magal thunai kondu | With the support of Saraswati, goddess of learning, |
| Kalai vendru pugazh konda | Having mastered the arts and earned acclaim, |
| Kaavalan vaazhga vaazhga | Long live the protector, long live! |
| Chorus | |
| Malai magal varam kondu | With the boon of Parvati, goddess of power, |
| Malai pondra balam konda | Having mountain-like immense strength, |
| Mannavan vaazhga vaazhga | Long live the king, long live! |
| Chorus | |
| Thirumagal arul kondu porul konda | Blessed with wealth through Lakshmi's grace, |
| Thiruvaru chelvarae vaazhga vaazhga | Long live the prosperous master, long live! |
| Chorus | |
| Iyal isai naadagam muthamiz kaakkindra | Preserving the three forms of Tamil: prose, music, and drama, |
| Thalaivanae vaazhga vaazhga | Long live the ruler, long live! |
| Chorus | |
| Kudi makkal manam pola | In accord with the hearts of his citizens, |
| Mudiyaatchi kaangindra | Overseeing a righteous reign, |
| Kotravaa vaazhga vaazhga | Long live the victorious king, long live! |
| Chorus | |
| Nin kodi vaazhga padai vaazhga | Long live your banner, long live your army, |
| Kudi vaazhga kulam vaazhga | Long live the citizens, long live the lineage, |
| Nalamum pallaandu vaazhga | Live long in eternal prosperity for years! |
| Female | |
| Mannavan vandhaanadi thozhi… | The king has arrived, my friend... |
| Female | |
| Mannavan vandhaanadi thozhi | The king has arrived, my friend! |
| Manjathilae irundhu nenjathilae amarndha | Stepping down from the throne, he took residence in my heart, |
| Mannavan vandhaanadi thozhi | The king has arrived, my friend! |
| Manjathilae irundhu nenjathilae amarndha | Stepping down from the throne, he took residence in my heart, |
| Mannavan vandhaanadi thozhi | The king has arrived, my friend! |
| Female | |
| Maayavano thooyavano | Is he a miracle worker or a pure soul? |
| Naayagano naan ariyaen | Is he my Lord? I do not know... |
| Maayavano thooyavano | Is he a miracle worker or a pure soul? |
| Naayaghano naan ariyaen | Is he my Lord? I do not know... |
| Mannavan vandhaanadi thozhi | The king has arrived, my friend! |
| Female | |
| {Senthamizh cholleduthu | Choosing pure classical Tamil words, |
| Isai thoduppaen | I shall weave a melodic song, |
| Vanna sandhathilae | In vibrant, colorful meter, |
| Kavidhai charam koduppaen } (2) | I shall present a garland of poetry. |
| Female | |
| Moondru thamizh maalai | A garland of three forms of Tamil, |
| Soottiduvaen | I shall crown upon him, |
| Moondru thamizh maalai soottiduvaen | I shall adorn him with a garland of three-fold Tamil. |
| Ini muppozhudhum karppanaiyil | From now on, living wonderfully in imagination |
| Arppudhamaai vaazhndhirukkum | At all three times of the day, |
| Female | |
| Mannavan vandhaanadi thozhi | The king has arrived, my friend! |
| Manjathilae irundhu nenjathilae amarndha | Stepping down from the throne, he took residence in my heart, |
| Mannavan vandhaanadi thozhi | The king has arrived, my friend! |
| Female | |
| Thooviya poovinil maenigal aadida | As bodies sway over scattered flowers, |
| Naayagan naayagi baavanai kaatta varum | Enacting the emotions of hero and heroine, |
| Mannavan vandhaanadi… | The king has arrived... |
| Male | |
| Thatthi thaanghida thaka tharikida thom | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Dhit thaanghida thaka tharikida thom | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Thakadhit thaanghida thaka tharikida thom | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Dhit thaanghida thaka tharikida thom | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Thaka tharikida thom thaka tharikida thom | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Thaka tharikida thom thaka tharikida thom | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Tharikida thom tharikida thom | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Tharikida thom tharikida thom thatthaa… | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Female | |
| Saa ree gaa maa paa dhaa nee | Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni |
| Sarigama padhanee suramodu jathiyodu | Along with swaras and rhythmic syllables, |
| Naadha geetha raaga baavam thaan peravae | To achieve pitch, song, melody, and expression, |
| Mannavan vandhaanadi… | The king has arrived... |
| Male | |
| Thakka dhinnam tharitha | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Thakajanutha dhukku tharitha | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Dhukku thakida thatthinghu | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Thaka janakku thadheem | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| That thakida kidathaka tharikida thom | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Thaka thakida kidathaka tharikida thom | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Thaa kida thatthom | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Kida thatthom kida thatthom that thaa | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Female | |
| Kaadhar kavidhai kadalena perugida | As poetry of love surges like the ocean, |
| Maadhar manamum mayilena nadamidavae | And women's hearts dance like peacocks, |
| Mannavan vandhaanadi… | The king has arrived... |
| Male | |
| Thadhari thadhana | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Thajanu thajanu janu thajaunu thadhimi | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Junu thakadhimi tharikida | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Dhit thaanghida thaka tharikida thakathaa | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Junu thaanghida thaka tharikida thakathaa | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Thakadhit thaanghida thaka tharikida thakathaa that thaa | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Female | |
| Thirumalar manamura | As divine flowers blossom with fragrance, |
| Kurunagai nalam pera | As gentle smiles bring delight, |
| Malar vizhi sivandhida | As flower-like eyes blush red with passion, |
| Kani idhazh kanindhidavae | As sweet lips ripen with love, |
| Mannavan vandhaanadi…eee…ee… | The king has arrived... |
| Male | |
| Thirikida tharikida tharikida thirikida | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Thirikida tharikida tharikida thirikida | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Thirikida tharikida tharikida thirikida | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Thirikida tharikida that thaa | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Female | |
| Thitthithaal adhu sempor kinnam | The rhythm keeping is like a bowl of pure gold, |
| Thathi thaavidum thanga kinnam | A golden bowl that leaps and bounds, |
| Male | |
| Thadhinna thaangha thadhinna thaangha | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Thadhinna thaanghida tharikida | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Thadhinna thaangha thadhinna thaanghida | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Thaka tharikida thakathaa | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Female | |
| Sithatthaal oru kaadhar chinnam | A symbol of love crafted by the mind, |
| Thathi thaaviya paavaiyin munnam | In front of the leaping maiden, |
| En mannavan | My king... |
| Male | |
| Thatthitthaa kidathaka thirikida thom | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Dhitthaa kidathaka tharikida thom | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Thaa kitathaka tharikida thom | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Kitathaka tharikida thom | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Thaanghida thom thadhim | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Thakatha thakajam thakida thakajunu thakida that thaa | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Female | |
| Viraivinil nee nee… | Quickly, you (Ni)... |
| Mana malar thaa dhaa… | Give the flower of your heart (Dha)... |
| Thirumaarp paa paa… | Upon your divine chest (Pa)... |
| Thaamadhamaa maa… | Why delay (Ma)?... |
| Mayil enai paar gaa… | Look at me, peacock (Ga)... |
| Female | |
| Viraivinil nee mana malar thaa | Quickly, you give the flower of your heart, |
| Thirumaarp paa thaamadhamaa | Upon your divine chest, why delay? |
| Mayil enai paar | Look at me, peacock! |
| Nee dhaa paa maa gaa | Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga |
| Needhaapaamaagaa nidhapamaga | Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga, Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga |
| Saa… sadhamadhu tharavaa | Sa... shall I grant eternal bliss? |
| Male | |
| Tharikida jam theengida thaangida thaka | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Tharika thakaghaa | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Female | |
| Ree… rigamapa dhanisaa | Re... Ri Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa |
| Male | |
| Thajjam thajjam thajam tharikida thaa | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Female | |
| Gaa… karunaiyin thalaivaa | Ga... Lord of compassion! |
| Male | |
| Thaanghida thadheem | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Kidathadheem kidathadheem thadhaa | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Female | |
| Maa… madhi migu mudhalvaa | Ma... Supreme leader of brilliant mind! |
| Male | |
| Tharikida thom tha tharikida | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Thom tha tharikida thaa | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Female | |
| Paa… param porul iraivaa | Pa... Supreme Lord of all reality! |
| Dhaa… thanimaiyil varavaa | Dha... shall I come in solitude? |
| Nee… iraiyarul peravaa | Ni... to receive divine grace? |
| Aalum puvi ezhum | Ruler of the seven worlds, |
| Kadal ezhum nadamaadum padi vaaraai | And the seven seas, walk down with grace, |
| Arul thaaraai… | Grant your blessing... |
| Male | |
| Tharikida dhim thirikidathaa | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Female | |
| Aalum puvi ezhum | Ruler of the seven worlds, |
| Kadal ezhum nadamaadum | And the seven seas, walk down with grace, |
| Padi vaaraai arul thaaraai | Come and grant your blessing! |
| Anudhinam unai vazhipadum valam | With the devotion that worships you daily, |
| Ini oru thalaivanai panivadhillai | I shall never bow to any other leader hereafter! |
| Mannavan… vandhaanadi… | The king has arrived, my friend! |
| Male | |
| Thakadhit thaanghida thaka tharikida thaka | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Thadhit thaanghida thaka tharikida thaka | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Tharikida thom tharikida thom | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
| Tharikida thom tharikida thom thaa | [Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi] |
கலை மகள் துணை கொண்டு
கலை வென்று புகழ் கொண்ட
காவலன் வாழ்க வாழ்க
With the support of Saraswati, goddess of learning,
Having mastered the arts and earned acclaim,
Long live the protector, long live!
மலை மகள் வரம் கொண்டு
மலை போன்ற பலம் கொண்ட
மன்னவன் வாழ்க வாழ்க
With the boon of Parvati, goddess of power,
Having mountain-like immense strength,
Long live the king, long live!
திருமகள் அருள் கொண்டு
பொருள் கொண்ட
திருவருட்செல்வரே வாழ்க வாழ்க
Blessed with wealth through Lakshmi's grace,
Long live the prosperous master, long live!
இயல் இசை நாடகம்
முத்தமிழ் காக்கின்ற
தலைவனே வாழ்க வாழ்க
Preserving the three forms of Tamil: prose, music, and drama,
Long live the ruler, long live!
குடி மக்கள் மனம் போல
முடியாட்சி காண்கின்ற
கொற்றவா வாழ்க வாழ்க
In accord with the hearts of his citizens,
Overseeing a righteous reign,
Long live the victorious king, long live!
நின் கொடி வாழ்க படை வாழ்க
குடி வாழ்க குலம் வாழ்க
நலமும் பல்லாண்டு வாழ்க
Long live your banner, long live your army,
Long live the citizens, long live the lineage,
Live long in eternal prosperity for years!
மன்னவன் வந்தானடி தோழி......
The king has arrived, my friend...
மன்னவன் வந்தானடி தோழி
மஞ்சத்திலே இருந்து நெஞ்சத்திலே அமர்ந்த
மன்னவன் வந்தானடி தோழி
மஞ்சத்திலே இருந்து நெஞ்சத்திலே அமர்ந்த
மன்னவன் வந்தானடி
The king has arrived, my friend!
Stepping down from the throne, he took residence in my heart,
The king has arrived, my friend!
Stepping down from the throne, he took residence in my heart,
The king has arrived, my friend!
மாயவனோ தூயவனோ
நாயகனோ நான் அறியேன்
மாயவனோ தூயவனோ
நாயகனோ நான் அறியேன்
மன்னவன் வந்தானடி தோழி
Is he a miracle worker or a pure soul?
Is he my Lord? I do not know...
Is he a miracle worker or a pure soul?
Is he my Lord? I do not know...
The king has arrived, my friend!
{செந்தமிழ்ச் சொல்லெடுத்து
இசை தொடுப்பேன்
வண்ண சந்தத்திலே
கவிதைச் சரம் கொடுப்பேன்} (2)
Choosing pure classical Tamil words,
I shall weave a melodic song,
In vibrant, colorful meter,
I shall present a garland of poetry.
மூன்று தமிழ் மாலை
சூட்டிடுவேன்
மூன்று தமிழ் மாலை சூட்டிடுவேன்
இனி முப்பொழுதும் கற்பனையில்
அற்புதமாய் வாழ்ந்திருக்கும்
A garland of three forms of Tamil,
I shall crown upon him,
I shall adorn him with a garland of three-fold Tamil.
From now on, living wonderfully in imagination
At all three times of the day,
மன்னவன் வந்தானடி தோழி
மஞ்சத்திலே இருந்து நெஞ்சத்திலே அமர்ந்த
மன்னவன் வந்தானடி
The king has arrived, my friend!
Stepping down from the throne, he took residence in my heart,
The king has arrived, my friend!
தூவிய பூவினில் மேனிகள் ஆடிட
நாயகன் நாயகி பாவனை காட்ட வரும்
மன்னவன் வந்தானடி...
As bodies sway over scattered flowers,
Enacting the emotions of hero and heroine,
The king has arrived...
தத்தித் தாங்கிட தக தரிகிடதோம்
தித் தாங்கிட தக தரிகிடதோம்
தகதித் தாங்கிட தக தரிகிடதோம்
தித் தாங்கிட தக தரிகிடதோம்
தக தரிகிடதோம் தக தரிகிடதோம்
தக தரிகிடதோம் தக தரிகிடதோம்
தரிகிடதோம் தரிகிடதோம்
தரிகிடதோம் தரிகிடதோம் தத்தா...
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
ஸா ரீ கா மா பா தா நீ
ஸரிகம பதநீ சுரமோடு ஜதியொடு
நாத கீத ராக பாவம் தான் பெறவே
மன்னவன் வந்தானடி...
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni
Along with swaras and rhythmic syllables,
To achieve pitch, song, melody, and expression,
The king has arrived...
தக்க தின்னம் தரித
தகஜனுத துக்கு தரித
துக்கு தகிட தத்திங்கு
தக ஜனக்கு தத்தீம்
தத் தகிட கிடதக தரிகிட தோம்
தக தகிட கிடதக தரிகிட தோம்
தா கிட தத்தோம்
கிட தத்தோம் கிட தத்தோம் தத் தா
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
காதற்க் கவிதை கடலெனப் பெருகிட
மாதர் மனமும் மயிலென நடமிடவே
மன்னவன் வந்தானடி....
As poetry of love surges like the ocean,
And women's hearts dance like peacocks,
The king has arrived...
ததரி ததன
தஜணு தஜணு ஜணு தஜுணு தத்திமி
ஜுணு தகதிமி தரிகிட
தித் தாங்கிட தக தரிகிட தகதா
ஜுணு தாங்கிட தக தரிகிட தகதா
தகதித் தாங்கிட தக தரிகிட தகதா தத் தா
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
திருமலர் மணமுற
குறுநகை நலம் பெற
மலர் விழி சிவந்திட
கனி இதழ் கனிந்திடவே
மன்னவன் வந்தானடி...
As divine flowers blossom with fragrance,
As gentle smiles bring delight,
As flower-like eyes blush red with passion,
As sweet lips ripen with love,
The king has arrived...
திரிகிட தரிகிட தரிகிட திரிகிட
திரிகிட தரிகிட தரிகிட திரிகிட
திரிகிட தரிகிட தரிகிட திரிகிட
திரிகிட தரிகிட தத் தா
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
தித்தித்தால் அது செம்பொற்க் கிண்ணம்
தத்தித் தாவிடும் தங்கக் கிண்ணம்
The rhythm keeping is like a bowl of pure gold,
A golden bowl that leaps and bounds,
ததின்ன தங்க ததின்ன தங்க
ததின்ன தாங்கிட தரிகிட
ததின்ன தங்க ததின்ன தாங்கிட
தக தரிகிட தகதா
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
சித்தத்தால் ஒரு காதற்ச் சின்னம்
தத்தித் தாவிய பாவையின் முன்னம்
என் மன்னவன்
A symbol of love crafted by the mind,
In front of the leaping maiden,
My king...
தத்தித்தா கிடதக தரிகிட தோம்
தித்தா கிடதக தரிகிட தோம்
தா கிடதக தரிகிட தோம்
கிடதக தரிகிட தோம்
தாங்கிட தோம் தத்திம்
தகத தகஜம் தகிட தகஜுணு தகிட தத்தா
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
விரைவினில் நீ நீ.....
மண மலர் தா தா......
திருமாற்ப் பா பா......
தாமதமா மா.......
மயில் எனைப் பார் கா......
Quickly, you (Ni)...
Give the flower of your heart (Dha)...
Upon your divine chest (Pa)...
Why delay (Ma)?...
Look at me, peacock (Ga)...
விரைவினில் நீ மண மலர் தா
திருமாற்ப் பா தாமதமா
மயில் எனைப் பார்
நீ தா பா மா கா நீதாபாமகா நிதபமக
ஸா... சதமது தரவா
Quickly, you give the flower of your heart,
Upon your divine chest, why delay?
Look at me, peacock!
Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga
Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga, Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga
Sa... shall I grant eternal bliss?
தரிகிட ஜம் தீங்கிட தாங்கிட தக
தரிகிட தகதா
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
ரீ... ரிகமப தனிஸா
Re... Ri Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa
தஜ்ஜம் தஜ்ஜம் தஜம் தரிகிட தா
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
கா... கருனையின் தலைவா
Ga... Lord of compassion!
தாங்கிட தத்தீம்
கிடதத்தீம் கிடதத்தீம் ததா
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
மா... மதி மிகு முதல்வா
Ma... Supreme leader of brilliant mind!
தரிகிட தோம் த தரிகிட
தோம் த தரிகிட தா
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
பா... பரம் பொருள் இறைவா
தா... தனிமையில் வரவா
நீ... இறையருள் பெறவா
ஆளும் புவி ஏழும்
கடல் ஏழும் நடமாடும் படி வாராய்
அருள் தாராய்...
Pa... Supreme Lord of all reality!
Dha... shall I come in solitude?
Ni... to receive divine grace?
Ruler of the seven worlds,
And the seven seas, walk down with grace,
Grant your blessing...
தரிகிட திம் திரிகிடதா
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
ஆளும் புவி ஏழும்
கடல் ஏழும் நடமாடும்
படி வாராய் தாராய்
அனுதினம் உனை வழிபடும் வளம்
இனி ஒரு தலைவனை பணிவதில்லை
மன்னவன்... வந்தானடி...
Ruler of the seven worlds,
And the seven seas, walk down with grace,
Come and grant your blessing!
With the devotion that worships you daily,
I shall never bow to any other leader hereafter!
The king has arrived, my friend!
தகதித் தாங்கிட தக தரிகிட தக
ததித் தாங்கிட தக தரிகிட தக
தரிகிட தோம் தரிகிட தோம்
தரிகிட தோம் தரிகிட தோம் தா
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Kalai magal thunai kondu
With the support of Saraswati, goddess of learning,
Kalai vendru pugazh konda
Having mastered the arts and earned acclaim,
Kaavalan vaazhga vaazhga
Long live the protector, long live!
Malai magal varam kondu
With the boon of Parvati, goddess of power,
Malai pondra balam konda
Having mountain-like immense strength,
Mannavan vaazhga vaazhga
Long live the king, long live!
Thirumagal arul kondu porul konda
Blessed with wealth through Lakshmi's grace,
Thiruvaru chelvarae vaazhga vaazhga
Long live the prosperous master, long live!
Iyal isai naadagam muthamiz kaakkindra
Preserving the three forms of Tamil: prose, music, and drama,
Thalaivanae vaazhga vaazhga
Long live the ruler, long live!
Kudi makkal manam pola
In accord with the hearts of his citizens,
Mudiyaatchi kaangindra
Overseeing a righteous reign,
Kotravaa vaazhga vaazhga
Long live the victorious king, long live!
Nin kodi vaazhga padai vaazhga
Long live your banner, long live your army,
Kudi vaazhga kulam vaazhga
Long live the citizens, long live the lineage,
Nalamum pallaandu vaazhga
Live long in eternal prosperity for years!
Mannavan vandhaanadi thozhi…
The king has arrived, my friend...
Mannavan vandhaanadi thozhi
The king has arrived, my friend!
Manjathilae irundhu nenjathilae amarndha
Stepping down from the throne, he took residence in my heart,
Mannavan vandhaanadi thozhi
The king has arrived, my friend!
Manjathilae irundhu nenjathilae amarndha
Stepping down from the throne, he took residence in my heart,
Mannavan vandhaanadi thozhi
The king has arrived, my friend!
Maayavano thooyavano
Is he a miracle worker or a pure soul?
Naayagano naan ariyaen
Is he my Lord? I do not know...
Maayavano thooyavano
Is he a miracle worker or a pure soul?
Naayaghano naan ariyaen
Is he my Lord? I do not know...
Mannavan vandhaanadi thozhi
The king has arrived, my friend!
{Senthamizh cholleduthu
Choosing pure classical Tamil words,
Isai thoduppaen
I shall weave a melodic song,
Vanna sandhathilae
In vibrant, colorful meter,
Kavidhai charam koduppaen } (2)
I shall present a garland of poetry.
Moondru thamizh maalai
A garland of three forms of Tamil,
Soottiduvaen
I shall crown upon him,
Moondru thamizh maalai soottiduvaen
I shall adorn him with a garland of three-fold Tamil.
Ini muppozhudhum karppanaiyil
From now on, living wonderfully in imagination
Arppudhamaai vaazhndhirukkum
At all three times of the day,
Mannavan vandhaanadi thozhi
The king has arrived, my friend!
Manjathilae irundhu nenjathilae amarndha
Stepping down from the throne, he took residence in my heart,
Mannavan vandhaanadi thozhi
The king has arrived, my friend!
Thooviya poovinil maenigal aadida
As bodies sway over scattered flowers,
Naayagan naayagi baavanai kaatta varum
Enacting the emotions of hero and heroine,
Mannavan vandhaanadi…
The king has arrived...
Thatthi thaanghida thaka tharikida thom
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Dhit thaanghida thaka tharikida thom
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Thakadhit thaanghida thaka tharikida thom
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Dhit thaanghida thaka tharikida thom
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Thaka tharikida thom thaka tharikida thom
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Thaka tharikida thom thaka tharikida thom
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Tharikida thom tharikida thom
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Tharikida thom tharikida thom thatthaa…
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Saa ree gaa maa paa dhaa nee
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni
Sarigama padhanee suramodu jathiyodu
Along with swaras and rhythmic syllables,
Naadha geetha raaga baavam thaan peravae
To achieve pitch, song, melody, and expression,
Mannavan vandhaanadi…
The king has arrived...
Thakka dhinnam tharitha
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Thakajanutha dhukku tharitha
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Dhukku thakida thatthinghu
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Thaka janakku thadheem
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
That thakida kidathaka tharikida thom
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Thaka thakida kidathaka tharikida thom
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Thaa kida thatthom
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Kida thatthom kida thatthom that thaa
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Kaadhar kavidhai kadalena perugida
As poetry of love surges like the ocean,
Maadhar manamum mayilena nadamidavae
And women's hearts dance like peacocks,
Mannavan vandhaanadi…
The king has arrived...
Thadhari thadhana
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Thajanu thajanu janu thajaunu thadhimi
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Junu thakadhimi tharikida
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Dhit thaanghida thaka tharikida thakathaa
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Junu thaanghida thaka tharikida thakathaa
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Thakadhit thaanghida thaka tharikida thakathaa that thaa
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Thirumalar manamura
As divine flowers blossom with fragrance,
Kurunagai nalam pera
As gentle smiles bring delight,
Malar vizhi sivandhida
As flower-like eyes blush red with passion,
Kani idhazh kanindhidavae
As sweet lips ripen with love,
Mannavan vandhaanadi…eee…ee…
The king has arrived...
Thirikida tharikida tharikida thirikida
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Thirikida tharikida tharikida thirikida
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Thirikida tharikida tharikida thirikida
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Thirikida tharikida that thaa
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Thitthithaal adhu sempor kinnam
The rhythm keeping is like a bowl of pure gold,
Thathi thaavidum thanga kinnam
A golden bowl that leaps and bounds,
Thadhinna thaangha thadhinna thaangha
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Thadhinna thaanghida tharikida
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Thadhinna thaangha thadhinna thaanghida
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Thaka tharikida thakathaa
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Sithatthaal oru kaadhar chinnam
A symbol of love crafted by the mind,
Thathi thaaviya paavaiyin munnam
In front of the leaping maiden,
En mannavan
My king...
Thatthitthaa kidathaka thirikida thom
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Dhitthaa kidathaka tharikida thom
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Thaa kitathaka tharikida thom
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Kitathaka tharikida thom
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Thaanghida thom thadhim
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Thakatha thakajam thakida thakajunu thakida that thaa
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Viraivinil nee nee…
Quickly, you (Ni)...
Mana malar thaa dhaa…
Give the flower of your heart (Dha)...
Thirumaarp paa paa…
Upon your divine chest (Pa)...
Thaamadhamaa maa…
Why delay (Ma)?...
Mayil enai paar gaa…
Look at me, peacock (Ga)...
Viraivinil nee mana malar thaa
Quickly, you give the flower of your heart,
Thirumaarp paa thaamadhamaa
Upon your divine chest, why delay?
Mayil enai paar
Look at me, peacock!
Nee dhaa paa maa gaa
Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga
Needhaapaamaagaa nidhapamaga
Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga, Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga
Saa… sadhamadhu tharavaa
Sa... shall I grant eternal bliss?
Tharikida jam theengida thaangida thaka
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Tharika thakaghaa
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Ree… rigamapa dhanisaa
Re... Ri Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa
Thajjam thajjam thajam tharikida thaa
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Gaa… karunaiyin thalaivaa
Ga... Lord of compassion!
Thaanghida thadheem
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Kidathadheem kidathadheem thadhaa
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Maa… madhi migu mudhalvaa
Ma... Supreme leader of brilliant mind!
Tharikida thom tha tharikida
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Thom tha tharikida thaa
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Paa… param porul iraivaa
Pa... Supreme Lord of all reality!
Dhaa… thanimaiyil varavaa
Dha... shall I come in solitude?
Nee… iraiyarul peravaa
Ni... to receive divine grace?
Aalum puvi ezhum
Ruler of the seven worlds,
Kadal ezhum nadamaadum padi vaaraai
And the seven seas, walk down with grace,
Arul thaaraai…
Grant your blessing...
Tharikida dhim thirikidathaa
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Aalum puvi ezhum
Ruler of the seven worlds,
Kadal ezhum nadamaadum
And the seven seas, walk down with grace,
Padi vaaraai arul thaaraai
Come and grant your blessing!
Anudhinam unai vazhipadum valam
With the devotion that worships you daily,
Ini oru thalaivanai panivadhillai
I shall never bow to any other leader hereafter!
Mannavan… vandhaanadi…
The king has arrived, my friend!
Thakadhit thaanghida thaka tharikida thaka
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Thadhit thaanghida thaka tharikida thaka
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Tharikida thom tharikida thom
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Tharikida thom tharikida thom thaa
[Rhythmic dance syllable - Jathi]
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Mannavan Vandhaanadi' is a masterpiece classical Bharatanatyam song from the 1967 Tamil film 'Thiruvarutchelvar'. Written by Kannadasan and set to music by K. V. Mahadevan, the song begins with formal courtly panegyrics praising a virtuous king blessed by Goddesses Saraswati, Parvati, and Lakshmi. The main narrative shifts to the heroine joyfully announcing to her friend (thozhi) that the king—who moved from his throne directly into her heart—has arrived. The lyrics seamlessly integrate high literary Tamil poetry with traditional Carnatic solkattu (jathis) and intricate Svarakshara passages, creating an exquisite blend of romance, musical craftsmanship, and spiritual devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhukai (Second letter rhyme)
“Kalai magal thunai kondu / Malai magal varam kondu”
The second consonant sound 'lai' rhymes across consecutive lines ('Kalai' / 'Malai').
Monai (Initial letter alliteration)
“Mannavan vandhaanadi thozhi / Manjathilae irundhu”
Alliteration of the initial letter 'Ma' across the line.
Upamai (Simile)
“Maadhar manamum mayilena nadamidavae”
Comparing the joy in women's hearts to the dancing of a peacock ('mayilena nadamidavae').
Svarakshara (Musical Swara Integration)
“Viraivinil nee / Mana malar thaa / Thirumaarp paa / Thaamadhamaa / Mayil enai paar gaa”
The spoken Tamil words ending or beginning with sound syllables matching Carnatic notes (Ni, Dha, Pa, Ma, Ga).
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Trivia
'Mannavan Vandhaanadi' in Thiruvarutchelvar (1967) is widely considered one of the finest dance compositions in Tamil cinema, brilliantly performed on screen by actress Padmini. Composed by K. V. Mahadevan and rendered by P. Susheela, Kannadasan famously wrote the lyrics incorporating Svarakshara—a complex poetic feat where word syllables match musical notes (Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni).
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