Puthisali Raja Vazhga
From Ithu Engal Neethi · 1988
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Mano, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Ithu Engal Neethi1988
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| ………………. | |
| Female | |
| Puththisaali raja vettri maalai soodu | Clever king, wear the victory garland! |
| Chorus :Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live! |
| Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | Long live, long live, long live, long live! |
| Female | |
| Kettikkaaran neethaan pattam vaangiyaachchu | You are a smart one, you have earned your degree! |
| Chorus :Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live! |
| Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | Long live, long live, long live, long live! |
| Female | |
| Unnaattam pillai oor paarththathillai | The town has never seen a son like you. |
| Mun vaiththa kaalai pin vaiththathullai | You have never taken a step back after stepping forward. |
| Chorus :Vaanam bhoomi ulla mattum | Chorus: As long as the sky and earth exist, |
| Ettu thikkum murasu kottum | Drums of praise will beat in all eight directions. |
| Female | |
| Puththisaali raja vettri maalai soodu | Clever king, wear the victory garland! |
| Chorus :Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live! |
| Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | Long live, long live, long live, long live! |
| Female | |
| Kettikkaaran neethaan pattam vaangiyaachchu | You are a smart one, you have earned your degree! |
| Chorus :Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live! |
| Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | Long live, long live, long live, long live! |
| Female | |
| Aaraaichchi kaalai maalai seithiruppaen | I will conduct research morning and night, |
| Theeraatha noigalidu por thoduppaen | I will wage war against incurable diseases. |
| Naanthaanae maruththuvaththil pereduppaen | I myself will earn fame in medicine, |
| Graamaththai thozhil nadaththa thaerntheduppaen | |
| Male | |
| Kaasillaatha yaezhaikkum kooda | I will choose to serve in villages. |
| Oosi vaangi podu nee | Even for the poor who have no money, |
| Thevai endraal yaarukkum | You buy and administer injections. |
| Oru sevai seiyya odu nee | If anyone is in need, |
| Female | |
| Puttru noiyai theerppaen | Run to render service to them. |
| Pugazhai vaangi saerppaen | I will eradicate cancer, |
| Kann illaathaa yaarkkum | I will earn fame and glory. |
| Kann kodukka paarppaen | For anyone without eyes, |
| Chorus :Naalu pergal vaazhththa vendum | I will strive to restore their vision. |
| Nalla perai vaanga vendum | Chorus: People should bless you, |
| Female | |
| Puththisaali raja vettri maalai soodu | You should earn a good name. |
| Chorus :Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | Clever king, wear the victory garland! |
| Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live! |
| Female | |
| Kettikkaaran neethaan pattam vaangiyaachchu | Long live, long live, long live, long live! |
| Chorus :Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | You are a smart one, you have earned your degree! |
| Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live! |
| Chorus | |
| ………………. | Long live, long live, long live, long live! |
| Female | |
| Ennaalum vaazha venum yaezhai varkkam | The working class must thrive forever, |
| Illaatti yaavarukkum romba vekkam | Otherwise, it is a disgrace for everyone. |
| Innaattil koolikkaaran peththa pillai | When a laborer's child in this country |
| Munnaera paakkumpothu kuththam illai | |
| Male | |
| Neeyum naanum onnuthaan | Tries to progress, there is no crime in it. |
| Intha naadu namma mannuthaan | You and I are equals, |
| Yaarum ingae vaazhalaam | This country is our soil. |
| Nalla perum pugazhum vaangalaam | Anyone can prosper here, |
| Male | |
| Yae velaikkaaran pillai vakkeelaaga venum | Anyone can earn fame and honor. |
| Haei haei vandikkaaran pillai doctor aaga venum | A servant's child must become a lawyer, |
| Chorus :Silukku satta azhukku satta | A cart-driver's child must become a doctor! |
| Padippukkethu pozhappukkethu | Chorus: Silk shirt or dirty shirt, |
| Female | |
| Puththisaali raja vettri maalai soodu | What difference does it make for education and livelihood? |
| Chorus :Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | Clever king, wear the victory garland! |
| Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live! |
| Female | |
| Kettikkaaran neethaan pattam vaangiyaachchu | Long live, long live, long live, long live! |
| Chorus :Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | You are a smart one, you have earned your degree! |
| Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live! |
| Female | |
| Unnaattam pillai oor paarththathillai | Long live, long live, long live, long live! |
| Mun vaiththa kaalai pin vaiththathullai | The town has never seen a son like you. |
| Chorus :Vaanam bhoomi ulla mattum | You have never taken a step back after stepping forward. |
| Ettu thikkum murasu kottum | Chorus: As long as the sky and earth exist, |
| Female | |
| Puththisaali raja vettri maalai soodu | Drums of praise will beat in all eight directions. |
| Chorus :Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | Clever king, wear the victory garland! |
| Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live! |
| Female | |
| Kettikkaaran neethaan pattam vaangiyaachchu | Long live, long live, long live, long live! |
| Chorus :Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | You are a smart one, you have earned your degree! |
| Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga | Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live! |
ரப்பபா பப்ப பப்ப பப்ப ரப்ப்பபா
ரா பாப ரா பாப ரா பாப பாபப் பாப பா
தகுது தகுதுதகு தகுதுதகுது தகுது ஹேய்.......
புத்திசாலி ராஜா வெற்றி மாலை சூடு
குழு :
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
Clever king, wear the victory garland!
Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
கெட்டிக்காரன் நீ தான் பட்டம் வாங்கியாச்சு
குழு :
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
You are a smart one, you have earned your degree!
Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
உன்னாட்டம் பிள்ளை ஊர் பார்த்ததில்லை
முன் வைத்த காலை பின் வைத்ததில்லை
குழு :
வானம் பூமி உள்ள மட்டும்
எட்டு திக்கும் முரசு கொட்டும்...
The town has never seen a son like you.
You have never taken a step back after stepping forward.
Chorus: As long as the sky and earth exist,
Drums of praise will beat in all eight directions.
புத்திசாலி ராஜா வெற்றி மாலை சூடு
குழு :
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
Clever king, wear the victory garland!
Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
கெட்டிக்காரன் நீ தான் பட்டம் வாங்கியாச்சு
குழு :
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
You are a smart one, you have earned your degree!
Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
ஆராய்ச்சி காலை மாலை செய்திருப்பேன்
தீராத நோய்களோடு போர் தொடுப்பேன்
நான் தானே மருத்துவத்தில் பேரெடுப்பேன்
கிராமத்தை தொழில் நடத்த தேர்ந்தெடுப்பேன்
I will conduct research morning and night,
I will wage war against incurable diseases.
I myself will earn fame in medicine,
காசில்லாத ஏழைக்கும் கூட
ஊசி வாங்கி போடு நீ
தேவை என்றால் யாருக்கும்
ஒரு சேவை செய்ய ஓடு நீ
I will choose to serve in villages.
Even for the poor who have no money,
You buy and administer injections.
If anyone is in need,
புற்று நோயை தீர்ப்பேன்
புகழை வாங்கி சேர்ப்பேன்
கண் இல்லாத யார்க்கும்
கண் கொடுக்கப் பார்ப்பேன்
குழு :
நாலு பேர்கள் வாழ்த்த வேண்டும்
நல்ல பேரை வாங்க வேண்டும்...
Run to render service to them.
I will eradicate cancer,
I will earn fame and glory.
For anyone without eyes,
I will strive to restore their vision.
Chorus: People should bless you,
புத்திசாலி ராஜா வெற்றி மாலை சூடு
குழு :
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
You should earn a good name.
Clever king, wear the victory garland!
Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live!
கெட்டிக்காரன் நீ தான் பட்டம் வாங்கியாச்சு
குழு :
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
You are a smart one, you have earned your degree!
Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live!
..............................
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
எந்நாளும் வாழ வேணும் ஏழை வர்க்கம்
இல்லாட்டி யாவருக்கும் ரொம்ப வெக்கம்
இந்நாட்டில் கூலிக்காரன் பெத்த பிள்ளை
முன்னேறப் பாக்கும் போது குத்தம் இல்லை
The working class must thrive forever,
Otherwise, it is a disgrace for everyone.
When a laborer's child in this country
நீயும் நானும் ஒண்ணுதான்
இந்த நாடு நம்ம மண்ணுதான்
யாரும் இங்கே வாழலாம்
நல்ல பேரும் புகழும் வாங்கலாம்
Tries to progress, there is no crime in it.
You and I are equals,
This country is our soil.
Anyone can prosper here,
ஏ வேலைக்காரன் பிள்ளை வக்கீலாக வேணும்
ஹேய் ஹேய் வண்டிக்காரன் பிள்ளை டாக்டர் ஆக வேணும்
குழு :
சிலுக்குச் சட்ட அழுக்குச் சட்ட
படிப்புக்கேது பொழப்புக்கேது...
Anyone can earn fame and honor.
A servant's child must become a lawyer,
A cart-driver's child must become a doctor!
Chorus: Silk shirt or dirty shirt,
புத்திசாலி ராஜா வெற்றி மாலை சூடு
குழு :
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
What difference does it make for education and livelihood?
Clever king, wear the victory garland!
Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live!
கெட்டிக்காரன் நீ தான் பட்டம் வாங்கியாச்சு
குழு :
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
You are a smart one, you have earned your degree!
Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live!
உன்னாட்டம் பிள்ளை ஊர் பார்த்ததில்லை
முன் வைத்த காலை பின் வைத்ததில்லை
குழு :
வானம் பூமி உள்ள மட்டும்
எட்டு திக்கும் முரசு கொட்டும்...
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
The town has never seen a son like you.
You have never taken a step back after stepping forward.
Chorus: As long as the sky and earth exist,
புத்திசாலி ராஜா வெற்றி மாலை சூடு
குழு :
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
Drums of praise will beat in all eight directions.
Clever king, wear the victory garland!
Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live!
கெட்டிக்காரன் நீ தான் பட்டம் வாங்கியாச்சு
குழு :
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க வாழ்க
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
You are a smart one, you have earned your degree!
Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live!
……………….
Puththisaali raja vettri maalai soodu
Clever king, wear the victory garland!
Chorus :Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Kettikkaaran neethaan pattam vaangiyaachchu
You are a smart one, you have earned your degree!
Chorus :Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Unnaattam pillai oor paarththathillai
The town has never seen a son like you.
Mun vaiththa kaalai pin vaiththathullai
You have never taken a step back after stepping forward.
Chorus :Vaanam bhoomi ulla mattum
Chorus: As long as the sky and earth exist,
Ettu thikkum murasu kottum
Drums of praise will beat in all eight directions.
Puththisaali raja vettri maalai soodu
Clever king, wear the victory garland!
Chorus :Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Kettikkaaran neethaan pattam vaangiyaachchu
You are a smart one, you have earned your degree!
Chorus :Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Aaraaichchi kaalai maalai seithiruppaen
I will conduct research morning and night,
Theeraatha noigalidu por thoduppaen
I will wage war against incurable diseases.
Naanthaanae maruththuvaththil pereduppaen
I myself will earn fame in medicine,
Graamaththai thozhil nadaththa thaerntheduppaen
Kaasillaatha yaezhaikkum kooda
I will choose to serve in villages.
Oosi vaangi podu nee
Even for the poor who have no money,
Thevai endraal yaarukkum
You buy and administer injections.
Oru sevai seiyya odu nee
If anyone is in need,
Puttru noiyai theerppaen
Run to render service to them.
Pugazhai vaangi saerppaen
I will eradicate cancer,
Kann illaathaa yaarkkum
I will earn fame and glory.
Kann kodukka paarppaen
For anyone without eyes,
Chorus :Naalu pergal vaazhththa vendum
I will strive to restore their vision.
Nalla perai vaanga vendum
Chorus: People should bless you,
Puththisaali raja vettri maalai soodu
You should earn a good name.
Chorus :Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
Clever king, wear the victory garland!
Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Kettikkaaran neethaan pattam vaangiyaachchu
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Chorus :Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
You are a smart one, you have earned your degree!
Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live!
……………….
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Ennaalum vaazha venum yaezhai varkkam
The working class must thrive forever,
Illaatti yaavarukkum romba vekkam
Otherwise, it is a disgrace for everyone.
Innaattil koolikkaaran peththa pillai
When a laborer's child in this country
Munnaera paakkumpothu kuththam illai
Neeyum naanum onnuthaan
Tries to progress, there is no crime in it.
Intha naadu namma mannuthaan
You and I are equals,
Yaarum ingae vaazhalaam
This country is our soil.
Nalla perum pugazhum vaangalaam
Anyone can prosper here,
Yae velaikkaaran pillai vakkeelaaga venum
Anyone can earn fame and honor.
Haei haei vandikkaaran pillai doctor aaga venum
A servant's child must become a lawyer,
Chorus :Silukku satta azhukku satta
A cart-driver's child must become a doctor!
Padippukkethu pozhappukkethu
Chorus: Silk shirt or dirty shirt,
Puththisaali raja vettri maalai soodu
What difference does it make for education and livelihood?
Chorus :Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
Clever king, wear the victory garland!
Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Kettikkaaran neethaan pattam vaangiyaachchu
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Chorus :Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
You are a smart one, you have earned your degree!
Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Unnaattam pillai oor paarththathillai
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Mun vaiththa kaalai pin vaiththathullai
The town has never seen a son like you.
Chorus :Vaanam bhoomi ulla mattum
You have never taken a step back after stepping forward.
Ettu thikkum murasu kottum
Chorus: As long as the sky and earth exist,
Puththisaali raja vettri maalai soodu
Drums of praise will beat in all eight directions.
Chorus :Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
Clever king, wear the victory garland!
Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Kettikkaaran neethaan pattam vaangiyaachchu
Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Chorus :Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
You are a smart one, you have earned your degree!
Vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga vaazhga
Chorus: Long live, long live, long live, long live!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Puththisaali Raja' from 'Ithu Engal Neethi' (1988) is an uplifting celebratory song honoring academic success, social mobility, and public service. The song praises an educated protagonist who has successfully earned his degree and vows to use his medical knowledge to serve rural communities and heal the poor without financial greed.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edukku (Second letter rhyming / Anaphora)
“Neeyum naanum onnuthaan / Intha naadu namma mannuthaan”
The second character 'na' matches across lines to establish Tamil poetic rhyme.
Monnai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Puttru noiyai theerppaen / Pugazhai vaangi saerppaen”
Repetition of the initial sound 'P' in adjacent phrases.
Metaphor
“Theeraatha noigalidu por thoduppaen”
Comparing medical care and fighting diseases to waging war.
Antithesis
“Silukku satta azhukku satta / Padippukkethu pozhappukkethu”
Contrasting 'silukku satta' (luxurious silk shirt) with 'azhukku satta' (dirty shirt) to highlight social equality in education.
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This track features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with vocals by Mano and K. S. Chithra, carrying strong social reformist themes characteristic of lyricist Vaali's songs celebrating education and uplifting underprivileged communities.
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