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Mapila Vandha

From Rajavamsam · 2020

Lyricist
Sam C. S
Singers
Mukesh, Sam C. S, Sindu Sampath
Music director
Sam C. S
Movie name
Rajavamsam
Movie release year
2020
Lyrics added on
7 Jan 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Mapila vandhaan mapila vandhaan
Sarattu vandiyila
Thaali katti thaan koottipoga
Andha sarattu vandiyila
Ada vekkatha paaru vekkatha paaru
Athana paakkayila
Moochi pechithan pochu pulla
Ava athaana paakkayila
Mapila vandhaan mapila vandhaan
Sarattu vandiyila
Thaali katti thaan koottipoga
Andha sarattu vandiyila
Ada vekkatha paaru vekkatha paaru
Athana paakkayila
Moochi pechithan pochu pulla
Ava athaana paakkayila
Avan sirippazhagu sikka vachi
Unnaiyun thaan sokka vaikkum
Mani kanakka pesa solli
Aasai vanthu nacharikkum
Ada ithukaaga
Pakkam vanthu ninnaal
Nenju pullarikkum
Avan uyir kuduppan
Vaazhum vaazha aasai koodi
Oothedukkum
Nachinu nachinu
Mechura gunathil
Devathai pol oru seethaiyamma
Maapila unakku yogam thaan irukku
Sernthutta unnoda baakiyammaa
Nachinu nachinu
Mechura gunathil
Devathai pol oru seethaiyamma
Maapila unakku yogam thaan irukku
Sernthutta unnoda baakiyammaa
Siru vattama
Sozhalum ulagam inithaanae
Ava mattum thaan iruppa
Ulaga inithaanae
Yeh kanmani ivan thaan
Ini un oru paathi
Akkaraiya ivana paathukko
Uyira nee
Thaai maman ingae vaarandi
Thanga sangili kondu thaarandi
Andha vaazhkai ellaam kaavalaaga
Kaalam pora kaappandi
Thaai maman ingae vaarandi
Thanga sangili kondu thaarandi
Andha vaazhkai ellaam kaavalaaga
Kaalam pora kaappandi
Yei maaple maple
Maja maja maja maaple
Nachinu nachinu
Mechura gunathil
Devathai pol oru seethaiyamma
Maapila unakku yogam thaan irukku
Sernthutta unnoda baakiyammaa
Nachinu nachinu
Mechura gunathil
Devathai pol oru seethaiyamma
Maapila unakku yogam thaan irukku
Sernthutta unnoda baakiyammaa
Soodhuvadhu therinji nadanthuko
Ini thaan nee
Mundhanaiyil mudinju vechuko
Ini nee nee
Naan bathirama avala paathukirom
Vidumaa nee
Sondhagalaam irukkom kavalaya
Vidu nee nee
Andha vaazha pola thaaroda
Un vaazhka maarum seeroda
Aazham viludhaaga
Anbu neezhum aayul seeraaga
Paasam vaikka aalundu
Thaazhattida thaayundu
Pugundha veeda ennadha
Porandha veedu thaan idhu
Yei maaple maaple
Maja maja maja maaple
Nachinu nachinu
Mechura gunathil
Devathai pol oru seethaiyamma
Maapila unakku yogam thaan irukku
Sernthutta unnoda baakiyammaa
Nachinu nachinu
Mechura gunathil
Devathai pol oru seethaiyamma
Maapila unakku yogam thaan irukku
Sernthutta unnoda baakiyammaa
Here comes the groom, here comes the groom,
in a horse carriage!
To tie the sacred thali (wedding knot) and take you along,
in that horse carriage!
Ah, look at her shy blush, look at her blush,
as she looks at her beloved!
She has lost her breath and words, girl,
as she looks at her beloved!
Here comes the groom, here comes the groom,
in a horse carriage!
To tie the sacred thali (wedding knot) and take you along,
in that horse carriage!
Ah, look at her shy blush, look at her blush,
as she looks at her beloved!
She has lost her breath and words, girl,
as she looks at her beloved!
His handsome smile will catch you,
and leave you utterly captivated.
Teasing you to talk for hours on end,
longing will pester you playfully.
Ah, for this very feeling,
when he comes and stands by your side,
your heart will thrill with goosebumps.
He would give his very life for you,
and the desire to live a full life together
will bubble up like a fresh spring.
Striking and perfect,
with praiseworthy virtues,
she is like an angel, a graceful Sita!
Groom, you are truly blessed with good luck;
marrying her is your greatest fortune!
Striking and perfect,
with praiseworthy virtues,
she is like an angel, a graceful Sita!
Groom, you are truly blessed with good luck;
marrying her is your greatest fortune!
Within a cozy little circle,
the world that turns is so sweet, isn't it?
She alone will be there,
making your whole world sweet!
Hey dear girl, he is the one,
your other half from this day on.
Care for him tenderly,
like your very life!
The maternal uncle is coming here,
bringing a golden chain to gift you!
Standing as a guard throughout this life,
he will protect you as time goes by!
The maternal uncle is coming here,
bringing a golden chain to gift you!
Standing as a guard throughout this life,
he will protect you as time goes by!
Hey groom, oh groom,
vibrant, cheerful groom!
Striking and perfect,
with praiseworthy virtues,
she is like an angel, a graceful Sita!
Groom, you are truly blessed with good luck;
marrying her is your greatest fortune!
Striking and perfect,
with praiseworthy virtues,
she is like an angel, a graceful Sita!
Groom, you are truly blessed with good luck;
marrying her is your greatest fortune!
Understand the ways of the world and act wisely,
from now on!
Keep this advice tied to the corner of your sari,
from now on!
We will take good care of her safely,
put your mind at ease!
All of us family are here,
so let go of your worries!
Like a plantain tree laden with rich fruit,
your life will flourish in prosperity!
Like the strong roots of a banyan tree,
love will endure through a long, harmonious life!
There are people here to shower you with affection,
and a mother to sing lullabies and comfort you.
Do not think of this as an in-laws' house,
this is truly your own home!
Hey groom, oh groom,
vibrant, cheerful groom!
Striking and perfect,
with praiseworthy virtues,
she is like an angel, a graceful Sita!
Groom, you are truly blessed with good luck;
marrying her is your greatest fortune!
Striking and perfect,
with praiseworthy virtues,
she is like an angel, a graceful Sita!
Groom, you are truly blessed with good luck;
marrying her is your greatest fortune!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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Trivia

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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