Mapila Vandha
From Rajavamsam · 2020
- Lyricist
- Sam C. S
- Singers
- Mukesh, Sam C. S, Sindu Sampath
- Music director
- Sam C. S
- Details
- Rajavamsam2020
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Mapila vandhaan mapila vandhaan | The groom has arrived, the groom has arrived |
| Sarattu vandiyila | In a bullock cart |
| Thaali katti thaan koottipoga | To tie the sacred thread and take you away |
| Andha sarattu vandiyila | In that bullock cart |
| Chorus | |
| Ada vekkatha paaru vekkatha paaru | Oh look at her shyness, look at her shyness |
| Athana paakkayila | When looking at her groom |
| Moochi pechithan pochu pulla | She lost her breath and speech, girl |
| Ava athaana paakkayila | When she looked at her groom |
| Chorus | |
| Mapila vandhaan mapila vandhaan | The groom has arrived, the groom has arrived |
| Sarattu vandiyila | In a bullock cart |
| Thaali katti thaan koottipoga | To tie the sacred thread and take you away |
| Andha sarattu vandiyila | In that bullock cart |
| Chorus | |
| Ada vekkatha paaru vekkatha paaru | Oh look at her shyness, look at her shyness |
| Athana paakkayila | When looking at her groom |
| Moochi pechithan pochu pulla | She lost her breath and speech, girl |
| Ava athaana paakkayila | When she looked at her groom |
| Female | |
| Avan sirippazhagu sikka vachi | His beautiful smile captivates |
| Unnaiyun thaan sokka vaikkum | And mesmerizes you completely |
| Mani kanakka pesa solli | Asking you to speak for hours together |
| Aasai vanthu nacharikkum | Desire arises and pesters you |
| Female | |
| Ada ithukaaga | Ah, for this very reason |
| Pakkam vanthu ninnaal | If he comes and stands nearby |
| Nenju pullarikkum | Your heart will get goosebumps |
| Avan uyir kuduppan | He will give his life for you |
| Vaazhum vaazha aasai koodi | The desire to live together increases |
| Oothedukkum | And blossoms forth |
| Chorus | |
| Nachinu nachinu | Sharp and perfect |
| Mechura gunathil | With a commendable character |
| Devathai pol oru seethaiyamma | She is a Sita-like angel |
| Maapila unakku yogam thaan irukku | Groom, you are truly lucky |
| Sernthutta unnoda baakiyammaa | She has joined you as your blessing |
| Chorus | |
| Nachinu nachinu | Sharp and perfect |
| Mechura gunathil | With a commendable character |
| Devathai pol oru seethaiyamma | She is a Sita-like angel |
| Maapila unakku yogam thaan irukku | Groom, you are truly lucky |
| Sernthutta unnoda baakiyammaa | She has joined you as your blessing |
| Male | |
| Siru vattama | In a small circle |
| Sozhalum ulagam inithaanae | The spinning world is sweet now |
| Ava mattum thaan iruppa | Only she will be there |
| Ulaga inithaanae | The world is sweet now |
| Male | |
| Yeh kanmani ivan thaan | Hey dear one, he is the one |
| Ini un oru paathi | From now on, he is your other half |
| Akkaraiya ivana paathukko | Take care of him with love |
| Uyira nee | Treat him as your life |
| Female | |
| Thaai maman ingae vaarandi | The maternal uncle is coming here |
| Thanga sangili kondu thaarandi | He brings a gold chain to give |
| Andha vaazhkai ellaam kaavalaaga | To guard that life forever |
| Kaalam pora kaappandi | He will protect you throughout time |
| Female | |
| Thaai maman ingae vaarandi | The maternal uncle is coming here |
| Thanga sangili kondu thaarandi | He brings a gold chain to give |
| Andha vaazhkai ellaam kaavalaaga | To guard that life forever |
| Kaalam pora kaappandi | He will protect you throughout time |
| Male | |
| Yei maaple maple | Hey groom, groom |
| Maja maja maja maaple | Fun, fun, fun groom |
| Chorus | |
| Nachinu nachinu | Sharp and perfect |
| Mechura gunathil | With a commendable character |
| Devathai pol oru seethaiyamma | She is a Sita-like angel |
| Maapila unakku yogam thaan irukku | Groom, you are truly lucky |
| Sernthutta unnoda baakiyammaa | She has joined you as your blessing |
| Chorus | |
| Nachinu nachinu | Sharp and perfect |
| Mechura gunathil | With a commendable character |
| Devathai pol oru seethaiyamma | She is a Sita-like angel |
| Maapila unakku yogam thaan irukku | Groom, you are truly lucky |
| Sernthutta unnoda baakiyammaa | She has joined you as your blessing |
| Female | |
| Soodhuvadhu therinji nadanthuko | Understand how things work and act wisely |
| Ini thaan nee | From now on, you |
| Mundhanaiyil mudinju vechuko | Keep it tied in your saree pallu |
| Ini nee nee | From now on, you |
| Male | |
| Naan bathirama avala paathukirom | We will take good care of her safely |
| Vidumaa nee | Don't worry, girl |
| Sondhagalaam irukkom kavalaya | All relatives are here, so drop your worries |
| Vidu nee nee | Leave them behind |
| Chorus | |
| Andha vaazha pola thaaroda | Like a bunch of plantain fruit |
| Un vaazhka maarum seeroda | Your life will change with prosperity |
| Aazham viludhaaga | Like deep prop roots of a banyan tree |
| Anbu neezhum aayul seeraaga | Love will extend like a prosperous long life |
| Chorus | |
| Paasam vaikka aalundu | There are people to shower affection |
| Thaazhattida thaayundu | There is a mother to sing a lullaby |
| Pugundha veeda ennadha | Don't think of it as an in-law's home |
| Porandha veedu thaan idhu | This is your birth home |
| Male | |
| Yei maaple maaple | Hey groom, groom |
| Maja maja maja maaple | Fun, fun, fun groom |
| Chorus | |
| Nachinu nachinu | Sharp and perfect |
| Mechura gunathil | With a commendable character |
| Devathai pol oru seethaiyamma | She is a Sita-like angel |
| Maapila unakku yogam thaan irukku | Groom, you are truly lucky |
| Sernthutta unnoda baakiyammaa | She has joined you as your blessing |
| Chorus | |
| Nachinu nachinu | Sharp and perfect |
| Mechura gunathil | With a commendable character |
| Devathai pol oru seethaiyamma | She is a Sita-like angel |
| Maapila unakku yogam thaan irukku | Groom, you are truly lucky |
| Sernthutta unnoda baakiyammaa | She has joined you as your blessing |
மாப்பிள்ள வந்தான் மாப்பிள்ள வந்தான்
சரட்டு வண்டியில
தாலி கட்டிதான் கூட்டிபோக
அந்த சரட்டு வண்டியில
The groom has arrived, the groom has arrived
In a bullock cart
To tie the sacred thread and take you away
In that bullock cart
அட வெக்கத்த பாரு வெக்கத்த பாரு
அத்தான பாக்கையில
மூச்சி பேச்சிதான் போச்சு புள்ள
அவ அத்தான பாக்கையில
Oh look at her shyness, look at her shyness
When looking at her groom
She lost her breath and speech, girl
When she looked at her groom
மாப்பிள்ள வந்தான் மாப்பிள்ள வந்தான்
சரட்டு வண்டியில
தாலி கட்டிதான் கூட்டிபோக
அந்த சரட்டு வண்டியில
The groom has arrived, the groom has arrived
In a bullock cart
To tie the sacred thread and take you away
In that bullock cart
அட வெக்கத்த பாரு வெக்கத்த பாரு
அத்தான பாக்கையில
மூச்சி பேச்சிதான் போச்சு புள்ள
அவ அத்தான பாக்கையில
Oh look at her shyness, look at her shyness
When looking at her groom
She lost her breath and speech, girl
When she looked at her groom
அவன் சிரிப்பழகு சிக்க வச்சி
உன்னையும்தான் சொக்க வைக்கும்
மணி கணக்கா பேச சொல்லி
ஆசை வந்து நச்சரிக்கும்
His beautiful smile captivates
And mesmerizes you completely
Asking you to speak for hours together
Desire arises and pesters you
அட இதுக்காக
பக்கம் வந்து நின்னால்
நெஞ்சு புல்லரிக்கும்
அவன் உயிர் குடுப்பான்
வாழும் வாழ ஆசை கூடி
ஊத்தெடுக்கும்
Ah, for this very reason
If he comes and stands nearby
Your heart will get goosebumps
He will give his life for you
The desire to live together increases
And blossoms forth
நச்சின்னு நச்சின்னு
மெச்சுற குணத்தில்
தேவதை போல் ஒரு சீதையம்மா
மாப்பிள்ள உனக்கு யோகம்தான் இருக்கு
சேர்ந்துட்டா உன்னோட பாக்கியம்மா
Sharp and perfect
With a commendable character
She is a Sita-like angel
Groom, you are truly lucky
She has joined you as your blessing
சிறு வட்டம்மா
சுழலும் உலகம் இனிதானே
அவ மட்டும்தான் இருப்பா
உலக இனிதானே
Sharp and perfect
With a commendable character
She is a Sita-like angel
Groom, you are truly lucky
She has joined you as your blessing
யஹ் கண்மணி இவன்தான்
இனி உன் ஒரு பாதி
அக்கறையா இவன பாத்துக்கோ
உயிரா நீ
In a small circle
The spinning world is sweet now
Only she will be there
The world is sweet now
தாய் மாமன் இங்கே வாரான்டி
தங்க சங்கிலி கொண்டு தாரான்டி
அந்த வாழ்க்கை எல்லாம் காவலாக
காலம் பூரா காப்பான்டி
Hey dear one, he is the one
From now on, he is your other half
Take care of him with love
Treat him as your life
தாய் மாமன் இங்கே வாரான்டி
தங்க சங்கிலி கொண்டு தாரான்டி
அந்த வாழ்க்கை எல்லாம் காவலாக
காலம் பூரா காப்பான்டி
The maternal uncle is coming here
He brings a gold chain to give
To guard that life forever
He will protect you throughout time
ஏய் மாப்பிள்ளே மாப்பிள்ளே
மஜா மஜா மஜா மாப்பிள்ளே
The maternal uncle is coming here
He brings a gold chain to give
To guard that life forever
He will protect you throughout time
நச்சின்னு நச்சின்னு
மெச்சுற குணத்தில்
தேவதை போல் ஒரு சீதையம்மா
மாப்பிள்ள உனக்கு யோகம்தான் இருக்கு
சேர்ந்துட்டா உன்னோட பாக்கியம்மா
Hey groom, groom
Fun, fun, fun groom
நச்சின்னு நச்சின்னு
மெச்சுற குணத்தில்
தேவதை போல் ஒரு சீதையம்மா
மாப்பிள்ள உனக்கு யோகம்தான் இருக்கு
சேர்ந்துட்டா உன்னோட பாக்கியம்மா
Sharp and perfect
With a commendable character
She is a Sita-like angel
Groom, you are truly lucky
She has joined you as your blessing
சூதுவாது தெரிஞ்சு நடந்துக்கோ
இனிதான் நீ
முந்தானையில் முடிஞ்சு வச்சுக்கோ
இனி நீ நீ
Sharp and perfect
With a commendable character
She is a Sita-like angel
Groom, you are truly lucky
She has joined you as your blessing
நான் பத்திரமா அவள பாத்துகிறோம்
விடுமா நீ
சொந்தங்கல்லாம் இருக்கோம் கவலைய
விடு நீ நீ
Understand how things work and act wisely
From now on, you
Keep it tied in your saree pallu
From now on, you
அந்த வாழை போல தாரோட
உன் வாழ்க்கை மாறும் சீரோட
ஆலம் விழுதாகா
அன்பு நீளும் ஆயுள் சீராக
We will take good care of her safely
Don't worry, girl
All relatives are here, so drop your worries
Leave them behind
பாசம் வைக்க ஆளுண்டு
தாலட்டிட தாயுண்டு
புகுந்த வீட்ட எண்ணாத
பொறந்த வீடுதான் இது
Like a bunch of plantain fruit
Your life will change with prosperity
Like deep prop roots of a banyan tree
Love will extend like a prosperous long life
ஏய் மாப்பிள்ளே மாப்பிள்ளே
மஜா மஜா மஜா மாப்பிள்ளே
There are people to shower affection
There is a mother to sing a lullaby
Don't think of it as an in-law's home
This is your birth home
நச்சின்னு நச்சின்னு
மெச்சுற குணத்தில்
தேவதை போல் ஒரு சீதையம்மா
மாப்பிள்ள உனக்கு யோகம்தான் இருக்கு
சேர்ந்துட்டா உன்னோட பாக்கியம்மா
Hey groom, groom
Fun, fun, fun groom
நச்சின்னு நச்சின்னு
மெச்சுற குணத்தில்
தேவதை போல் ஒரு சீதையம்மா
மாப்பிள்ள உனக்கு யோகம்தான் இருக்கு
சேர்ந்துட்டா உன்னோட பாக்கியம்மா
Sharp and perfect
With a commendable character
She is a Sita-like angel
Groom, you are truly lucky
She has joined you as your blessing
Sharp and perfect
With a commendable character
She is a Sita-like angel
Groom, you are truly lucky
She has joined you as your blessing
Mapila vandhaan mapila vandhaan
The groom has arrived, the groom has arrived
Sarattu vandiyila
In a bullock cart
Thaali katti thaan koottipoga
To tie the sacred thread and take you away
Andha sarattu vandiyila
In that bullock cart
Ada vekkatha paaru vekkatha paaru
Oh look at her shyness, look at her shyness
Athana paakkayila
When looking at her groom
Moochi pechithan pochu pulla
She lost her breath and speech, girl
Ava athaana paakkayila
When she looked at her groom
Mapila vandhaan mapila vandhaan
The groom has arrived, the groom has arrived
Sarattu vandiyila
In a bullock cart
Thaali katti thaan koottipoga
To tie the sacred thread and take you away
Andha sarattu vandiyila
In that bullock cart
Ada vekkatha paaru vekkatha paaru
Oh look at her shyness, look at her shyness
Athana paakkayila
When looking at her groom
Moochi pechithan pochu pulla
She lost her breath and speech, girl
Ava athaana paakkayila
When she looked at her groom
Avan sirippazhagu sikka vachi
His beautiful smile captivates
Unnaiyun thaan sokka vaikkum
And mesmerizes you completely
Mani kanakka pesa solli
Asking you to speak for hours together
Aasai vanthu nacharikkum
Desire arises and pesters you
Ada ithukaaga
Ah, for this very reason
Pakkam vanthu ninnaal
If he comes and stands nearby
Nenju pullarikkum
Your heart will get goosebumps
Avan uyir kuduppan
He will give his life for you
Vaazhum vaazha aasai koodi
The desire to live together increases
Oothedukkum
And blossoms forth
Nachinu nachinu
Sharp and perfect
Mechura gunathil
With a commendable character
Devathai pol oru seethaiyamma
She is a Sita-like angel
Maapila unakku yogam thaan irukku
Groom, you are truly lucky
Sernthutta unnoda baakiyammaa
She has joined you as your blessing
Nachinu nachinu
Sharp and perfect
Mechura gunathil
With a commendable character
Devathai pol oru seethaiyamma
She is a Sita-like angel
Maapila unakku yogam thaan irukku
Groom, you are truly lucky
Sernthutta unnoda baakiyammaa
She has joined you as your blessing
Siru vattama
In a small circle
Sozhalum ulagam inithaanae
The spinning world is sweet now
Ava mattum thaan iruppa
Only she will be there
Ulaga inithaanae
The world is sweet now
Yeh kanmani ivan thaan
Hey dear one, he is the one
Ini un oru paathi
From now on, he is your other half
Akkaraiya ivana paathukko
Take care of him with love
Uyira nee
Treat him as your life
Thaai maman ingae vaarandi
The maternal uncle is coming here
Thanga sangili kondu thaarandi
He brings a gold chain to give
Andha vaazhkai ellaam kaavalaaga
To guard that life forever
Kaalam pora kaappandi
He will protect you throughout time
Thaai maman ingae vaarandi
The maternal uncle is coming here
Thanga sangili kondu thaarandi
He brings a gold chain to give
Andha vaazhkai ellaam kaavalaaga
To guard that life forever
Kaalam pora kaappandi
He will protect you throughout time
Yei maaple maple
Hey groom, groom
Maja maja maja maaple
Fun, fun, fun groom
Nachinu nachinu
Sharp and perfect
Mechura gunathil
With a commendable character
Devathai pol oru seethaiyamma
She is a Sita-like angel
Maapila unakku yogam thaan irukku
Groom, you are truly lucky
Sernthutta unnoda baakiyammaa
She has joined you as your blessing
Nachinu nachinu
Sharp and perfect
Mechura gunathil
With a commendable character
Devathai pol oru seethaiyamma
She is a Sita-like angel
Maapila unakku yogam thaan irukku
Groom, you are truly lucky
Sernthutta unnoda baakiyammaa
She has joined you as your blessing
Soodhuvadhu therinji nadanthuko
Understand how things work and act wisely
Ini thaan nee
From now on, you
Mundhanaiyil mudinju vechuko
Keep it tied in your saree pallu
Ini nee nee
From now on, you
Naan bathirama avala paathukirom
We will take good care of her safely
Vidumaa nee
Don't worry, girl
Sondhagalaam irukkom kavalaya
All relatives are here, so drop your worries
Vidu nee nee
Leave them behind
Andha vaazha pola thaaroda
Like a bunch of plantain fruit
Un vaazhka maarum seeroda
Your life will change with prosperity
Aazham viludhaaga
Like deep prop roots of a banyan tree
Anbu neezhum aayul seeraaga
Love will extend like a prosperous long life
Paasam vaikka aalundu
There are people to shower affection
Thaazhattida thaayundu
There is a mother to sing a lullaby
Pugundha veeda ennadha
Don't think of it as an in-law's home
Porandha veedu thaan idhu
This is your birth home
Yei maaple maaple
Hey groom, groom
Maja maja maja maaple
Fun, fun, fun groom
Nachinu nachinu
Sharp and perfect
Mechura gunathil
With a commendable character
Devathai pol oru seethaiyamma
She is a Sita-like angel
Maapila unakku yogam thaan irukku
Groom, you are truly lucky
Sernthutta unnoda baakiyammaa
She has joined you as your blessing
Nachinu nachinu
Sharp and perfect
Mechura gunathil
With a commendable character
Devathai pol oru seethaiyamma
She is a Sita-like angel
Maapila unakku yogam thaan irukku
Groom, you are truly lucky
Sernthutta unnoda baakiyammaa
She has joined you as your blessing
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This celebratory Tamil wedding song paints a vivid picture of traditional rural marriage festivities, family ties, and communal joy. It describes the grand arrival of the groom in a bullock cart, highlighting the bride's nervous excitement and shyness as she catches sight of her beloved. Relatives tease and congratulate both the bride and groom, praising the bride's virtuous nature by comparing her to Goddess Sita and reminding the groom of how fortunate he is to marry her. The lyrics place strong emphasis on family duties, particularly highlighting the role of the maternal uncle ('Thaai Maman') who presents gold and promises lifelong guardianship. The family assures the bride that her new marital home will feel no different from her birth home, filled with love, maternal care, and deep roots of familial support. Metaphors like banyan tree prop roots and plantain clusters symbolize prosperity, stability, and enduring affection in their new life together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamanai)
“Devathai pol oru seethaiyamma”
Compares the bride to Goddess Sita ('Devathai pol oru seethaiyamma') to emphasize her purity, virtues, and angelic nature.
Metaphor & Imagery (Uvamai)
“Aazham viludhaaga”
Uses the deep prop roots of a banyan tree ('Aazham viludhaaga') to represent long-lasting love and strong family roots.
Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Mapila vandhaan mapila vandhaan / Sarattu vandiyila”
Rhyming of the second letter 'a' in 'Mapila' and 'Sarattu' across alternate rhythmic phrasing, creating poetic cadence.
Alliteration & Onomatopoeia (Anuprasa / Erattai Kilavi style)
“Nachinu nachinu”
Repetition of the colloquial rhythmic word 'Nachinu nachinu' to convey sharpness, perfection, and pleasing rhythm.
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The song is featured in the 2021 Tamil rural family drama 'Rajavamsam', starring M. Sasikumar and Nikki Galrani. Set around a large joint family setup in rural Tamil Nadu, Sam C.S. composed the music and wrote lyrics that capture traditional wedding rituals, maternal uncle customs (Thaai Maman Murai), and joint-family heritage.
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