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Lyrics & meaning

Rajasthanil Yaro Oruvan

From Mannavan Vanthaanadi · 1975

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Mannavan Vanthaanadi
Movie release year
1975
Lyrics added on
2 Dec 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Raajasthaanil yaaro oruthan
Raajaavaaga porandhirukkaanaam
Raa nainaa raa nainaa
Namasthae namasthae jee
Raajasthaanil yaaro oruthan
Raajaavaaga porandhirukkaanaam
Raa nainaa raa nainaa
Namasthae namasthae jee
Hai {raathiri neram vandhaa
Kuruvigal pudippaanaam
Aathiram theerum varaiyil
Saathiram padippaanaam} (2)
Thaeduvathu paruvam pathinaaru
Aaduvadhu avanil varalaaru
Thoonguvadhu oorukku theriyaadhu
Raa nainaa raa nainaa
Namasthae namasthae jee
Raa nainaa raa nainaa
Namasthae namasthae jee
{Palich palich yena
Thangam kadathi
Pazhakkappattavanaam
Sadhak sadhak yena
Aatkalai theerthu
Saadhanai purindhavanaam} (2)
Akkam pakkam paathukkittu
Aalai vittu thaedungaiyaa
Andhappura sundharikku
Sondham engae paarungaiyaa
Pazham pazham enum pachai kiliyai
Kaakkanum raamaiyaa
Padham padham yena maappillai thannai
Saekkanum naanaiyaa
Kannae paappaa mittaai thaaren
Ungappan vittaa angae vaaren
Butti paalum thottil ondrum
Vaangi thaaren daa kannu
Raa nainaa raa nainaa
Namasthae namasthae jee
Raa nainaa raa nainaa
Namasthae namasthae jee
{Dak dak dak yena pruthviraajan
Kudhiraiyil vandhaandi
Sat sat sattena samyukthaavai
Siraiyum eduthaandi} (2)
Andha ooril pombalaiyai
Alli kondu povadhundu
Endha ooril aambalaiya
Thalli kondu povadhundu
Mada mada madavena kaariyam ellaam
Kanakkaai mudiyungadaa
Kala kala kalavena sooriyan vandhaal
Kadhaiyum puriyumadaa
Akthari baatchaa kathari singi
Aiyaa maganukku yaengudhu nenju
Raajaavoda raaniya saethaa
Mudinjadhu yen pangu
Raa nainaa raa nainaa
Namasthae namasthae jee
Raa nainaa raa nainaa
Namasthae namasthae jee
Raa nainaa raa nainaa
Namasthae namasthae jee
In Rajasthan, someone
was born as a king, they say!
Ra Naina, Ra Naina!
Namaste, Namaste ji!
In Rajasthan, someone
was born as a king, they say!
Ra Naina, Ra Naina!
Namaste, Namaste ji!
Hey, when the night arrives,
he catches little birds, they say,
and until his passion is satisfied,
he recites his rules, they say!
What he seeks is sweet sixteen,
history dances in his footsteps,
and the town never sees him sleep!
Ra Naina, Ra Naina!
Namaste, Namaste ji!
Ra Naina, Ra Naina!
Namaste, Namaste ji!
Flashing and gleaming,
smuggling gold—
he is so well-practiced at it!
Swiftly and sharply,
finishing men off—
he turned it into an achievement!
Keep a watch all around
and send people to search, sir!
For the palace beauty,
find where her true match is, sir!
This green parrot yearning for ripe fruit,
you must protect her, Ramayya!
With the groom of a perfect match,
you must unite her, Nanayya!
My darling child, I'll give you sweets,
if your father allows, I will come there!
A bottle of milk and a cradle,
I'll buy and bring for you, my dear!
Ra Naina, Ra Naina!
Namaste, Namaste ji!
Ra Naina, Ra Naina!
Namaste, Namaste ji!
Galloping clip-clop, Prithviraj
arrived on a horse, girl!
Quick as a flash, Princess Samyukta
he swept away and carried off, girl!
In that land, stealing a woman away
is something that has happened.
But in which land has anyone
ever dragged a man away?
Quickly and smoothly, every task
will get settled just right, boys!
When the cheerful morning sun rises,
the whole story will become clear, boys!
Akhtari Badshah, Kadari Singhi!
My heart longs for the young master!
Once the King is united with his Queen,
my role will be fulfilled!
Ra Naina, Ra Naina!
Namaste, Namaste ji!
Ra Naina, Ra Naina!
Namaste, Namaste ji!
Ra Naina, Ra Naina!
Namaste, Namaste ji!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This energetic folk-style song from the movie Mannavan Vanthaanadi features playful storytelling mixed with Rajasthani street-performer influences. The lyrics narrate the legend of a mysterious, bold hero—likened to a Rajasthani king and a daring smuggler—who operates under the cover of night, fighting off enemies and performing extraordinary deeds.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Onomatopoeia (Irattaikkilavi)

Palich palich yena / Sadhak sadhak yena / Dak dak dak yena pruthviraajan

Use of rhythmic sound-imitating words like 'Palich palich' (flashing glitter), 'Sadhak sadhak' (stabbing sound), and 'Dak dak dak' (horse trotting).

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Pazham pazham enum pachai kiliyai

Comparing a young maiden to a green parrot ('pachai kili') that needs protection.

Historical/Mythological Allusion

Dak dak dak yena pruthviraajan... Sat sat sattena samyukthaavai siraiyum eduthaandi

Referencing the legendary romance and elopement of King Prithviraj Chauhan and Samyuktha to describe rescuing a bride.

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Trivia

Mannavan Vanthaanadi (1975) starred Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan and Manjula. The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Kavinar Kannadasan.

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