Raja Veettu Penn
From Raja Veettu Pillai · 1967
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Details
- Raja Veettu Pillai1967
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Raja veettu pennaanaalum | Even if one is a girl from a royal family, |
| Naalum irukkanum | She must possess modesty and character. |
| Raja veettu pennaanaalum | Even if one is a girl from a royal family, |
| Naalum irukkanum | She must possess modesty and character. |
| Aval rajangathai nadathinaalum | Even if she rules an entire kingdom, |
| Gnyaayam irukkanum | Justice and righteousness must prevail. |
| Aval rajangathai nadathinaalum | Even if she rules an entire kingdom, |
| Gnyaayam irukkanum | Justice and righteousness must prevail. |
| Female | |
| Raja veettu pullainaalum | Even if one is a boy from a royal family, |
| Odhungi poganum | He must learn to yield politely. |
| Raja veettu pullainaalum | Even if one is a boy from a royal family, |
| Odhungi poganum | He must learn to yield politely. |
| Avan rajangathai nadathinaalum | Even if he rules an entire kingdom, |
| Valainju kodukkanum | He must know how to bend and compromise. |
| Avan rajangathai nadathinaalum | Even if he rules an entire kingdom, |
| Valainju kodukkanum | He must know how to bend and compromise. |
| Male | |
| Kannilladha manidharkku | For people who have no vision, |
| Paarvai aaganum | One should become their eyesight. |
| Kannilladha manidharkku | For people who have no vision, |
| Paarvai aaganum | One should become their eyesight. |
| Vaai oomaiyaana pergalukku | For people who are unable to speak, |
| Vaarthaiyaganum | One should become their voice. |
| Vaai oomaiyaana pergalukku | For people who are unable to speak, |
| Vaarthaiyaganum | One should become their voice. |
| Female | |
| Kannirundha nalladhaiyae | If one has eyes, |
| Paarkka theriyanum | One should know to look at good things. |
| Kannirundha nalladhaiyae | If one has eyes, |
| Paarkka theriyanum | One should know to look at good things. |
| Peasa vaai irundha alandhu paarthae | If one has a mouth to speak, one must measure, |
| Vaarthaiyaadanum | And speak words with care. |
| Peasa vaai irundha alandhu paarthae | If one has a mouth to speak, one must measure, |
| Vaarthaiyaadanum | And speak words with care. |
| Male | |
| Raja veettu pennaanaalum | Even if one is a girl from a royal family, |
| Naalum irukkanum | She must possess modesty and character. |
| Male | |
| Kaal odindhu ponavarkku | For those whose legs are broken, |
| Kai kodukkanum | One must lend a helping hand. |
| Kaal odindhu ponavarkku | For those whose legs are broken, |
| Kai kodukkanum | One must lend a helping hand. |
| Pennin karunai nenjam | A woman's compassionate heart |
| Thaai kulathin per edukkanum | Should bring honor to motherhood. |
| Pennin karunai nenjam | A woman's compassionate heart |
| Thaai kulathin per edukkanum | Should bring honor to motherhood. |
| Female | |
| Kaalirundha ner vazhiyil | If one has legs, |
| Nadakka theriyanum | One should know how to walk the straight path. |
| Kaalirundha ner vazhiyil | If one has legs, |
| Nadakka theriyanum | One should know how to walk the straight path. |
| Edharkkum karunai vecha | If one shows compassion for everything, |
| Kozhai endra perai vaanganum | One ends up earning the label of a coward. |
| Edharkkum karunai vecha | If one shows compassion for everything, |
| Kozhai endra perai vaanganum | One ends up earning the label of a coward. |
| Female | |
| Raja veettu pullainaalum | Even if one is a boy from a royal family, |
| Odhungi poganum | He must learn to yield politely. |
| Male | |
| Nallathai naan solli thandha | When I advise good principles, |
| Kettu kollanum | You must listen and accept them. |
| Female :Humming .. | [Female Humming] |
| Male :Nallathai naan solli thandha | When I advise good principles, |
| Kettu kollanum | You must listen and accept them. |
| Illaivaaithudukkaai neeyirundhaal | Otherwise, if you act with insolence, |
| Vaangi kollanum | You will have to take the consequences. |
| Humming :…….. | [Humming] |
| Male | |
| Nilavai kondu mugam padaithaan | He crafted her face out of the bright moon, |
| Thaniyazhagaaga…aaa.. | With a unique beauty... |
| Nilavai kondu mugam padaithaan | He crafted her face out of the bright moon, |
| Thaniyazhagaaga | With a unique beauty. |
| Adhil neruppai kondu | Upon it, using fire, |
| Vizhi amaithaan thavaruthalaaga | He fashioned her eyes by mistake. |
| Thavaruthalaaga..thavaruthalaaga | By mistake... by mistake. |
| Male | |
| Raja veettu pennaanaalum | Even if one is a girl from a royal family, |
| Naalum irukkanum | She must possess modesty and character. |
| Aval rajangathai nadathinaalum | Even if she rules an entire kingdom, |
| Gnyaayam irukkanum | Gnyaayam irukkanum (There must be justice). |
ராஜா வீட்டுப் பெண்ணானாலும்
நாலும் இருக்கணும்
ராஜா வீட்டுப் பெண்ணானாலும்
நாலும் இருக்கணும்
அவள் ராஜாங்கத்தை நடத்தினாலும்
ஞாயம் இருக்கணும்
அவள் ராஜாங்கத்தை நடத்தினாலும்
ஞாயம் இருக்கணும்
Even if one is a girl from a royal family,
She must possess modesty and character.
Even if one is a girl from a royal family,
She must possess modesty and character.
Even if she rules an entire kingdom,
Justice and righteousness must prevail.
Even if she rules an entire kingdom,
Justice and righteousness must prevail.
ராஜா வீட்டுப் புள்ளைனாலும்
ஒதுங்கி போகணும்
ராஜா வீட்டுப் புள்ளைனாலும்
ஒதுங்கி போகணும்
அவன் ராஜாங்கத்தை நடத்தினாலும்
வளைஞ்சு கொடுக்கணும்
அவன் ராஜாங்கத்தை நடத்தினாலும்
வளைஞ்சு கொடுக்கணும்
Even if one is a boy from a royal family,
He must learn to yield politely.
Even if one is a boy from a royal family,
He must learn to yield politely.
Even if he rules an entire kingdom,
He must know how to bend and compromise.
Even if he rules an entire kingdom,
He must know how to bend and compromise.
கண்ணில்லாத மனிதருக்கு
பார்வை ஆகணும்
கண்ணில்லாத மனிதருக்கு
பார்வை ஆகணும்
வாய் ஊமையான பேர்களுக்கு
வார்த்தையாகணும்
வாய் ஊமையான பேர்களுக்கு
வார்த்தையாகணும்
For people who have no vision,
One should become their eyesight.
For people who have no vision,
One should become their eyesight.
For people who are unable to speak,
One should become their voice.
For people who are unable to speak,
One should become their voice.
கண்ணிருந்தா நல்லதையே
பார்க்க தெரியணும்
கண்ணிருந்தா நல்லதையே
பார்க்க தெரியணும்
பேச வாய் இருந்தா அளந்து பார்த்தே
வார்த்தையாடணும்
பேச வாய் இருந்தா அளந்து பார்த்தே
வார்த்தையாடணும்
If one has eyes,
One should know to look at good things.
If one has eyes,
One should know to look at good things.
If one has a mouth to speak, one must measure,
And speak words with care.
If one has a mouth to speak, one must measure,
And speak words with care.
ராஜா வீட்டுப் பெண்ணானாலும்
நாலும் இருக்கணும்
Even if one is a girl from a royal family,
She must possess modesty and character.
காலொடிந்து போனவர்க்கு
கைக் கொடுக்கணும்
காலொடிந்து போனவர்க்கு
கைக் கொடுக்கணும்
பெண்ணின் கருணை நெஞ்சம்
தாய்க்குலத்தின் பேர் எடுக்கணும்
பெண்ணின் கருணை நெஞ்சம்
தாய்க்குலத்தின் பேர் எடுக்கணும்
For those whose legs are broken,
One must lend a helping hand.
For those whose legs are broken,
One must lend a helping hand.
A woman's compassionate heart
Should bring honor to motherhood.
A woman's compassionate heart
Should bring honor to motherhood.
காலிருந்தா நேர் வழியில்
நடக்கத் தெரியணும்
காலிருந்தா நேர் வழியில்
நடக்கத் தெரியணும்
எதற்கும் கருணை வச்சா
கோழை என்ற பேரை வாங்கணும்
எதற்கும் கருணை வச்சா
கோழை என்ற பேரை வாங்கணும்.....
If one has legs,
One should know how to walk the straight path.
If one has legs,
One should know how to walk the straight path.
If one shows compassion for everything,
One ends up earning the label of a coward.
If one shows compassion for everything,
One ends up earning the label of a coward.
ராஜா வீட்டுப் புள்ளைனாலும்
ஒதுங்கி போகணும்
Even if one is a boy from a royal family,
He must learn to yield politely.
நல்லதை நான் சொல்லித் தந்தா
கேட்டுக் கொள்ளணும்
முனங்கல் ....
நல்லதை நான் சொல்லித் தந்தா
கேட்டுக் கொள்ளணும்
இல்லை வாய்த்துடுக்காய் நீயிருந்தால்
வாங்கிக் கொள்ளணும்
முனங்கல் :
................
When I advise good principles,
You must listen and accept them.
[Female Humming]
When I advise good principles,
You must listen and accept them.
Otherwise, if you act with insolence,
You will have to take the consequences.
[Humming]
நிலவைக் கொண்டு முகம்
படைத்தான் தனியழகாக ..ஆஆ
நிலவைக் கொண்டு முகம்
படைத்தான் தனியழகாக
அதில் நெருப்பைக் கொண்டு விழி
அமைத்தான் தவறுதலாக......!
தவறுதலாக......! தவறுதலாக......!
He crafted her face out of the bright moon,
With a unique beauty...
He crafted her face out of the bright moon,
With a unique beauty.
Upon it, using fire,
He fashioned her eyes by mistake.
By mistake... by mistake.
ராஜா வீட்டுப் பெண்ணானாலும்
நாலும் இருக்கணும்
அவள் ராஜாங்கத்தை நடத்தினாலும்
ஞாயம் இருக்கணும்
Even if one is a girl from a royal family,
She must possess modesty and character.
Even if she rules an entire kingdom,
Gnyaayam irukkanum (There must be justice).
Raja veettu pennaanaalum
Even if one is a girl from a royal family,
Naalum irukkanum
She must possess modesty and character.
Raja veettu pennaanaalum
Even if one is a girl from a royal family,
Naalum irukkanum
She must possess modesty and character.
Aval rajangathai nadathinaalum
Even if she rules an entire kingdom,
Gnyaayam irukkanum
Justice and righteousness must prevail.
Aval rajangathai nadathinaalum
Even if she rules an entire kingdom,
Gnyaayam irukkanum
Justice and righteousness must prevail.
Raja veettu pullainaalum
Even if one is a boy from a royal family,
Odhungi poganum
He must learn to yield politely.
Raja veettu pullainaalum
Even if one is a boy from a royal family,
Odhungi poganum
He must learn to yield politely.
Avan rajangathai nadathinaalum
Even if he rules an entire kingdom,
Valainju kodukkanum
He must know how to bend and compromise.
Avan rajangathai nadathinaalum
Even if he rules an entire kingdom,
Valainju kodukkanum
He must know how to bend and compromise.
Kannilladha manidharkku
For people who have no vision,
Paarvai aaganum
One should become their eyesight.
Kannilladha manidharkku
For people who have no vision,
Paarvai aaganum
One should become their eyesight.
Vaai oomaiyaana pergalukku
For people who are unable to speak,
Vaarthaiyaganum
One should become their voice.
Vaai oomaiyaana pergalukku
For people who are unable to speak,
Vaarthaiyaganum
One should become their voice.
Kannirundha nalladhaiyae
If one has eyes,
Paarkka theriyanum
One should know to look at good things.
Kannirundha nalladhaiyae
If one has eyes,
Paarkka theriyanum
One should know to look at good things.
Peasa vaai irundha alandhu paarthae
If one has a mouth to speak, one must measure,
Vaarthaiyaadanum
And speak words with care.
Peasa vaai irundha alandhu paarthae
If one has a mouth to speak, one must measure,
Vaarthaiyaadanum
And speak words with care.
Raja veettu pennaanaalum
Even if one is a girl from a royal family,
Naalum irukkanum
She must possess modesty and character.
Kaal odindhu ponavarkku
For those whose legs are broken,
Kai kodukkanum
One must lend a helping hand.
Kaal odindhu ponavarkku
For those whose legs are broken,
Kai kodukkanum
One must lend a helping hand.
Pennin karunai nenjam
A woman's compassionate heart
Thaai kulathin per edukkanum
Should bring honor to motherhood.
Pennin karunai nenjam
A woman's compassionate heart
Thaai kulathin per edukkanum
Should bring honor to motherhood.
Kaalirundha ner vazhiyil
If one has legs,
Nadakka theriyanum
One should know how to walk the straight path.
Kaalirundha ner vazhiyil
If one has legs,
Nadakka theriyanum
One should know how to walk the straight path.
Edharkkum karunai vecha
If one shows compassion for everything,
Kozhai endra perai vaanganum
One ends up earning the label of a coward.
Edharkkum karunai vecha
If one shows compassion for everything,
Kozhai endra perai vaanganum
One ends up earning the label of a coward.
Raja veettu pullainaalum
Even if one is a boy from a royal family,
Odhungi poganum
He must learn to yield politely.
Nallathai naan solli thandha
When I advise good principles,
Kettu kollanum
You must listen and accept them.
Female :Humming ..
[Female Humming]
Male :Nallathai naan solli thandha
When I advise good principles,
Kettu kollanum
You must listen and accept them.
Illaivaaithudukkaai neeyirundhaal
Otherwise, if you act with insolence,
Vaangi kollanum
You will have to take the consequences.
Humming :……..
[Humming]
Nilavai kondu mugam padaithaan
He crafted her face out of the bright moon,
Thaniyazhagaaga…aaa..
With a unique beauty...
Nilavai kondu mugam padaithaan
He crafted her face out of the bright moon,
Thaniyazhagaaga
With a unique beauty.
Adhil neruppai kondu
Upon it, using fire,
Vizhi amaithaan thavaruthalaaga
He fashioned her eyes by mistake.
Thavaruthalaaga..thavaruthalaaga
By mistake... by mistake.
Raja veettu pennaanaalum
Even if one is a girl from a royal family,
Naalum irukkanum
She must possess modesty and character.
Aval rajangathai nadathinaalum
Even if she rules an entire kingdom,
Gnyaayam irukkanum
Gnyaayam irukkanum (There must be justice).
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This duet from the film 'Raja Veettu Pillai' (1967) presents a philosophical and witty banter between the lead pair regarding ethics, humility, social responsibility, and virtues. The hero emphasizes that royal stature or high birth means nothing without humility, justice, and compassion toward the disabled and underprivileged. The song serves as a moral dialogue contrasting arrogance with proper decorum, highlighting how true nobility lies in self-restraint and helpfulness rather than mere power.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Kannilladha manidharkku / Vaai oomaiyaana pergalukku”
The second consonant sound matches across lines, creating a rhythmic Tamil rhyme scheme (e.g., 'Kannilladha' and 'Vaai oomaiyaana' / 'Kannirundha' and 'Peasa').
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Nilavai kondu mugam padaithaan”
Comparing a woman's face to the moon ('Nilavai kondu mugam padaithaan') and her eyes to fire ('neruppai kondu vizhi amaithaan').
Antithesis / Contrast
“Nilavai kondu mugam padaithaan ... Adhil neruppai kondu vizhi amaithaan”
Contrasting the gentle beauty of a moon-like face with the fierce nature of fire-like eyes.
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Trivia
'Raja Veettu Pillai' (1967) stars Jaishankar and Jayalalithaa. The song highlights Lyricist Vaali's signature play on moral aphorisms suited for mainstream Tamil cinema, paired with lively vocals by T. M. Soundarajan and L. R. Eswari under S. M. Subbaiah Naidu's music composition.
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