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Panjali Sabatham

From Edhaiyum Thangum Ithayam · 1962

Lyricist
M. K. Aathmanathan
Singers
S. V. Ponnusami, A. V. Saraswathy
Music director
T. R. Pappa
Details
Edhaiyum Thangum Ithayam1962

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thuriyanukku ilaiya veeran thustta kula samharanYounger warrior to Duryodhana, destroyer of the evil clan.
Chorus :Thuriyanukku ilaiya veeran thustta kula samharanChorus: Younger warrior to Duryodhana, destroyer of the evil clan.
Male :Thuchaadhana raajan vandhen sabaiyai naadiMale: I, King Dushasana, have arrived seeking the assembly.
Thuchaadhana raajan vaarenKing Dushasana is coming.
Chorus :Thuchaadhana raajan vaarenChorus: King Dushasana is coming.
Male :Andha bharatha pasangalaana paandavar pathiniyaiMale: The wife of those Pandavas, the sons of Bharata...
Bharatha pasangalaana paandavar pathiniyaiThe wife of those Pandavas, the sons of Bharata...
Paraparavendrae pattri iluthuDragging her hastily and forcefully,
Palar ariya sabai naduvil niruthaTo make her stand in the middle of the assembly before all,
Chorus
Thuchaadhana raajan vandhen sabaiyai naadiI, King Dushasana, have arrived seeking the assembly.
Thuchaadhana raajan vaarenKing Dushasana is coming.
Female
Mathi ketta maithunaa vandhiyaaYou foolish brother-in-law, have you come?
Ennai maanga thaengaaiyinnu nenaichiyaaDid you think of me as an easy target like a mango or coconut?
Mathi kettaFoolish one!
Chorus :……………………………..Chorus: (Instrumental / Chorus refrain)
Female :Mathi ketta maithunaa vandhiyaaFemale: You foolish brother-in-law, have you come?
Ennai maanga thaengaaiyinnu nenaichiyaaDid you think of me as an easy target like a mango or coconut?
Vidhi ketta magarasan vetkam maanangettuIll-fated king, shameless and devoid of honor,
Vilaiyattukku sonna velaivettiyavittuLeaving work aside for something said in mere jest,
Female
Mathi ketta sutha mathi kettaCompletely foolish, utterly foolish!
Mathi ketta mathi ketta mathi kettaFoolish one, foolish one, foolish one!
Female :Mathi ketta maithunaa vandhiyaaFemale: You foolish brother-in-law, have you come?
Ennai maanga thaengaaiyinnu nenaichiyaaDid you think of me as an easy target like a mango or coconut?
Male
Kadhi ketta anniyae kettiyaaHopeless sister-in-law, listen!
Ennai karuvattu thundunnu nenachiyaaDid you take me for a cheap piece of dried fish?
Kadhi kettaHopeless one!
Chorus :……………………………..Chorus: (Instrumental / Chorus refrain)
Male :Kadhi ketta anniyae kettiyaaMale: Hopeless sister-in-law, listen!
Ennai karuvattu thundunnu nenachiyaaDid you take me for a cheap piece of dried fish?
Murai kettu pesadhae ivar kittae nadakkathuDon't speak immorally, that won't work with this guy!
Mokku vethilai paakku pottukkum thappadhuChewing betel leaves and nuts won't fail to happen!
Male
Kadhi ketta haei kadhi kettaHopeless one, hey hopeless one!
Ahaa kadhi ketta kadhi ketta kadhi kettaAha, hopeless one, hopeless one, hopeless one!
Kadhi ketta anniyae kettiyaaHopeless sister-in-law, listen!
Ennai karuvattu thundunnu nenachiyaaDid you take me for a cheap piece of dried fish?
Male
Thottu ilukkaamal povaenaaWill I leave without touching and dragging you?
Ponaal thuriyodhanan thambhi aavenaaIf I left, would I still be Duryodhana's younger brother?
Unnai thottu ilukkaamal povaenaaWill I leave without touching and dragging you?
Ponaal thuriyodhanan thambhi aavenaaIf I left, would I still be Duryodhana's younger brother?
Kai pattal pathinithaanam kettupoguminnuClaiming that a mere touch ruins your chastity,
Pagal vaesham podura jegajaala kalli neeYou deceptive woman put on a hypocritical facade!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song presents a dramatic musical banter inspired by the Mahabharata episode of the court assembly (Sabha Parva), adapted into a folk-style theatrical dialogue. Dushasana boasting about his arrogance and duty to drag Draupadi into the court meets sharp, satirical retort and defiance from the female voice, who mocks his foolishness and lack of honor.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)

Mathi ketta maithunaa vandhiyaa

Matching second consonant 'th' in successive lines ('Mathi ketta' / 'Vidhi ketta').

Monaai (Alliteration)

Paraparavendrae pattri iluthu

Repetition of the initial sound 'P' across words ('Paraparavendrae pattri').

Metaphor / Colloquial Simile

Ennai karuvattu thundunnu nenachiyaa

Comparing oneself or the opponent dismissively to common items like mangoes, coconuts, or dried fish ('karuvattu thundu') to denote insignificance or vulnerability.

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Trivia

This song from the 1962 film 'Edhaiyum Thangum Ithayam' draws heavily from traditional Tamil Therukoothu (street play) motifs, where mythological rivalries are depicted through lively rhythmic dialogue and folk humor.

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