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Lyrics & meaning

Rajanadai Nadandhu Varum

From Maduraikkara Thambi · 1988

Lyricist
Mu. Metha
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, B. Sasireka
Music director
Chandrabose
Movie name
Maduraikkara Thambi
Movie release year
1988
Lyrics added on
25 Apr 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thanthana thanthana thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana thanthananaa
Thanthana thanthana thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana thanthananaa
Thanthana thanthana thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana thanthananaa
Raja nadai nadanthu varum
Chorus :Ramasami naan
Female :Raajjiyaththai poojai seiyum
Chorus : Rangasami naan
Female :Dharumanukku aduthapadi
Chorus :Thangasami naan
Female :Velai vanthaal vel edukkum
Chorus :Velusami naan
Female :Entha sami nalla saami
Chorus :Thernthedukka venum sami
Raja nadai nadanthu varum ramasami naan
Raajjiyaththai poojai seiyum rangasami naan
Thanthaana thanthaa nannaa thanthaanaa
Thanthaana thanthaa nannaa thanthaanaa
Nenaichchaa vanthidum dhuraisami
Morachchaa neeyoru munisaami
Male :Aiyyaa sonnaa poiyaagumaa
Aayiramaai ingu sami
Raja nadai nadanthu varum
Chorus :Ramasami naan
Female :Raajjiyaththai poojai seiyum
Chorus :Rangasami naan
Male :Dharumanukku aduthapadi
Chorus :Thangasami naan
Female :Velai vanthaal vel edukkum
Chorus :Velusami naan
Male :Entha sami nalla saami
Chorus :Thernthedukka venum sam
Aa…..thanthaana thanthaa nannaa thanthaanaa
Thanthaana thanthaa nannaa thanthaanaa
Dharumam ulla manusanellaam saamiyaagalaam
Chorus :Aamaam
Male :Thaaimaiyulla manasu ellaam kovilaagalaam
Chorus :Aamaam
Male :Karunaiyulla manushan ingae devan thaanadaa
Chorus :Aamaam
Male :Kai kodukkum pothu kava deivam neeyaada
Chorus :Aamaam
Manushan theduraan kadavulaththaan
Kadavul theduran manushanaththaan
Male :Kannaamoochchi aattam ingae
Kadavukkum manushanukkum
Haei raja nadai nadanthu varum ramasami naan
Raajjiyaththai poojai seiyum rangasami naan
Dharumanukku aduthapadi thangasami naan
Velai vanthaal vel edukkum velusami naan
Entha sami nalla saami therntheduththu sollu sami
Raja nadai nadanthu varum
Chorus :Ramasami naan
Female :Raajjiyaththai poojai seiyum
Chorus :Rangasami naan
Female :Dharumanukku aduthapadi
Chorus :Thangasami naan
Female :Velai vanthaal vel edukkum
Chorus :Velusami naan
Female :Entha sami nalla sami
Chorus :Thernthedukka venum sami….
Thanthana thanthana thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana thanthananaa
Thanthana thanthana thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana thanthananaa
Thanthana thanthana thanthana thanthana
Thanthana thanthana thanthananaa
Walking with a majestic stride,
Chorus: I am Ramasamy!
Female: Revering this kingdom,
Chorus: I am Rangasamy!
Female: Next only to Dharmar in virtue,
Chorus: I am Thangasamy!
Female: Picking up the spear when duty calls,
Chorus: I am Velusamy!
Female: Which of these is the good one?
Chorus: You must choose, Sir!
Walking with a majestic stride, I am Ramasamy!
Revering this kingdom, I am Rangasamy!
Thanthana thantha nanna thanthana
Thanthana thantha nanna thanthana
Think of him and he appears, he is Doraisamy!
Glare in anger and you are Munisamy!
Male: Can what the elder says ever be a lie?
There are thousands of such people here!
Walking with a majestic stride,
Chorus: I am Ramasamy!
Female: Revering this kingdom,
Chorus: I am Rangasamy!
Male: Next only to Dharmar in virtue,
Chorus: I am Thangasamy!
Female: Picking up the spear when duty calls,
Chorus: I am Velusamy!
Male: Which of these is the good one?
Chorus: You must choose, Sir!
Ah... thanthana thantha nanna thanthana
Thanthana thantha nanna thanthana
Any righteous person can become a god!
Chorus: Yes!
Male: Any heart filled with motherly love can become a temple!
Chorus: Yes!
Male: A compassionate human being is truly divine!
Chorus: Yes!
Male: When you lend a helping hand, you are a guardian deity!
Chorus: Yes!
Man is searching for God,
And God is searching for a true human!
Male: It is a game of hide-and-seek here,
Between God and mankind!
Hey, walking with a majestic stride, I am Ramasamy!
Revering this kingdom, I am Rangasamy!
Next only to Dharmar in virtue, I am Thangasamy!
Picking up the spear when duty calls, I am Velusamy!
Which one is the good one? Choose and tell us, Sir!
Walking with a majestic stride,
Chorus: I am Ramasamy!
Female: Revering this kingdom,
Chorus: I am Rangasamy!
Female: Next only to Dharmar in virtue,
Chorus: I am Thangasamy!
Female: Picking up the spear when duty calls,
Chorus: I am Velusamy!
Female: Which of these is the good one?
Chorus: You must choose, Sir...!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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