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Lyrics & meaning

Rajanadai Nadandhu Varum

From Maduraikkara Thambi · 1988

Lyricist
Mu. Metha
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, B. Sasireka
Music director
Chandrabose
Details
Maduraikkara Thambi1988

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thanthana thanthana thanthana thanthanaThanthana rhythm refrain
Thanthana thanthana thanthananaaThanthana rhythm refrain
Thanthana thanthana thanthana thanthanaThanthana rhythm refrain
Thanthana thanthana thanthananaaThanthana rhythm refrain
Thanthana thanthana thanthana thanthanaThanthana rhythm refrain
Thanthana thanthana thanthananaaThanthana rhythm refrain
Female
Raja nadai nadanthu varumWalking with a regal stride
Chorus :Ramasami naanChorus: I am Ramasami
Female :Raajjiyaththai poojai seiyumFemale: Worshipping the kingdom
Chorus : Rangasami naanChorus: I am Rangasami
Female :Dharumanukku aduthapadiFemale: Next only to Lord Dharmaraja
Chorus :Thangasami naanChorus: I am Thangasami
Female :Velai vanthaal vel edukkumFemale: Wielding a spear when the time comes
Chorus :Velusami naanChorus: I am Velusami
Female :Entha sami nalla saamiFemale: Which god is the good god?
Chorus :Thernthedukka venum samiChorus: You must choose wisely, my friend
Male
Raja nadai nadanthu varum ramasami naanI am Ramasami who walks with a regal stride
Raajjiyaththai poojai seiyum rangasami naanI am Rangasami who worships the kingdom
Chorus
Thanthaana thanthaa nannaa thanthaanaaFolk rhythm refrain
Thanthaana thanthaa nannaa thanthaanaaFolk rhythm refrain
Female
Nenaichchaa vanthidum dhuraisamiDhuraisami comes when remembered
Morachchaa neeyoru munisaamiIf you glare back, you become Munisaami
Male :Aiyyaa sonnaa poiyaagumaaMale: Can what the respected sir says ever be false?
Aayiramaai ingu samiThere are thousands of gods here
Male
Raja nadai nadanthu varumWalking with a regal stride
Chorus :Ramasami naanChorus: I am Ramasami
Female :Raajjiyaththai poojai seiyumFemale: Worshipping the kingdom
Chorus :Rangasami naanChorus: I am Rangasami
Male :Dharumanukku aduthapadiMale: Next only to Lord Dharmaraja
Chorus :Thangasami naanChorus: I am Thangasami
Female :Velai vanthaal vel edukkumFemale: Wielding a spear when the time comes
Chorus :Velusami naanChorus: I am Velusami
Male :Entha sami nalla saamiMale: Which god is the good god?
Chorus :Thernthedukka venum samChorus: You must choose wisely, my friend
Chorus
Aa…..thanthaana thanthaa nannaa thanthaanaaFolk rhythm refrain
Thanthaana thanthaa nannaa thanthaanaaFolk rhythm refrain
Male
Dharumam ulla manusanellaam saamiyaagalaamMale: Every righteous human being can become a god
Chorus :AamaamChorus: Yes
Male :Thaaimaiyulla manasu ellaam kovilaagalaamMale: Every heart filled with maternal love can become a temple
Chorus :AamaamChorus: Yes
Male :Karunaiyulla manushan ingae devan thaanadaaMale: A compassionate human being here is indeed a deity
Chorus :AamaamChorus: Yes
Male :Kai kodukkum pothu kava deivam neeyaadaMale: When extending a helping hand, you yourself are a guardian god
Chorus :AamaamChorus: Yes
Female
Manushan theduraan kadavulaththaanMan is searching for God
Kadavul theduran manushanaththaanGod is searching for man
Male :Kannaamoochchi aattam ingaeMale: It is a game of hide-and-seek here
Kadavukkum manushanukkumBetween God and human
Male
Haei raja nadai nadanthu varum ramasami naanHey, I am Ramasami who walks with a regal stride
Raajjiyaththai poojai seiyum rangasami naanI am Rangasami who worships the kingdom
Dharumanukku aduthapadi thangasami naanI am Thangasami, second to Lord Dharmaraja
Velai vanthaal vel edukkum velusami naanI am Velusami, wielding a spear when needed
Entha sami nalla saami therntheduththu sollu samiTell me after choosing wisely, which god is the true god?
Female
Raja nadai nadanthu varumWalking with a regal stride
Chorus :Ramasami naanChorus: I am Ramasami
Female :Raajjiyaththai poojai seiyumFemale: Worshipping the kingdom
Chorus :Rangasami naanChorus: I am Rangasami
Female :Dharumanukku aduthapadiFemale: Next only to Lord Dharmaraja
Chorus :Thangasami naanChorus: I am Thangasami
Female :Velai vanthaal vel edukkumFemale: Wielding a spear when the time comes
Chorus :Velusami naanChorus: I am Velusami
Female :Entha sami nalla samiFemale: Which god is the good god?
Chorus :Thernthedukka venum sami….Chorus: You must choose wisely, my friend...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic Tamil folk song from 'Maduraikkara Thambi' (1988) written by lyricist Mu. Metha cleverly uses traditional Tamil names ending in 'sami' (Ramasami, Rangasami, Thangasami, Velusami, Munisaami) to explore human character and divine qualities. Through interactive call-and-response between male, female, and chorus voices, the lyrics elevate moral values above formal deity worship. The central message highlights that divinity resides within humanity itself. A righteous person, a loving motherly heart, a compassionate individual, and a helping hand are all living manifestations of God. The song poetically characterizes the relationship between humanity and the divine as a playful game of hide-and-seek where each is constantly searching for the other.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme / Name Wordplay)

Raja nadai nadanthu varum ramasami naan / Raajjiyaththai poojai seiyum rangasami naan

The repetitive use of 'sami' endings (Ramasami, Rangasami, Thangasami, Velusami, Munisaami) creates a continuous rhythm and thematic motif throughout the song.

Ethirai (Paradox / Chiasmus)

Manushan theduraan kadavulaththaan / Kadavul theduran manushanaththaan

The reciprocal search between humanity and divinity creates a philosophical paradox on the nature of faith and human existence.

Uruvagaim (Metaphor)

Thaaimaiyulla manasu ellaam kovilaagalaam

A heart filled with motherly affection is directly equated to a holy temple, emphasizing the sacredness of human emotions.

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Trivia

Written by renowned poet Mu. Metha, this song blends traditional Tamil folk 'Thandhana' rhythm structures with philosophical insights typical of his literary style.

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