Rajathi Petredupaal
From Maanikka Thottil · 1974
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Maanikka Thottil1974
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Rajaththi pettredupaal rajakumaran | The queen will give birth to a prince |
| En rajavukku avan oru nandhakumaran | For my king, he will be a young Krishna |
| Rajaththi pettredupaal rajakumaran | The queen will give birth to a prince |
| En rajavukku avan oru nandhakumaran | For my king, he will be a young Krishna |
| Female | |
| Thambi pappa intha veettin ilaiyakumaran | The baby brother is the youngest prince of this home |
| Alli thallaatta naalu pengal | To embrace and cradle him, four sisters |
| Udan pirappaagum | Will be born as his siblings |
| Chorus | |
| Thambi pappa intha veettin ilaiyakumaran | The baby brother is the youngest prince of this home |
| Alli thallaatta naalu pengal | To embrace and cradle him, four sisters |
| Udan pirappaagum | Will be born as his siblings |
| Female | |
| Rajaththi pettredupaal rajakumaran | The queen will give birth to a prince |
| En rajavukku avan oru nandhakumaran | For my king, he will be a young Krishna |
| Female | |
| Sanginaal paal koduththaal | If milk is fed with a conch-feeder |
| Santhanavaai nogumendru | Fearing his sandal-soft mouth will hurt |
| Sanginaal paal koduththaal | If milk is fed with a conch-feeder |
| Santhanavaai nogumendru | Fearing his sandal-soft mouth will hurt |
| Thangathaal sangi seithu | Making a feeding-conch out of pure gold |
| Tharuvaaraam thanthaiyadi | The father will give it to him, my dear |
| Female | |
| Pachai magan paduthuranga | The innocent young infant lies asleep |
| Pavala mani thottiladi | In a cradle adorned with coral beads |
| Mannavan kannuranga | The little king sleeps soundly |
| Maanikka thottiladi | In a ruby-studded cradle |
| Chorus | |
| Maanikka thottil raththinapattu | A ruby cradle and fine silk sheets |
| Thambikku kondaattam | A joyful celebration for the little brother |
| Maambazhachittu kannaththai thottu | Touching his mango-like tender cheeks |
| Engalin kondaattam | It is a joy for all of us |
| Female | |
| Rajaththi pettredupaal rajakumaran | The queen will give birth to a prince |
| En rajavukku avan oru nandhakumaran | For my king, he will be a young Krishna |
| Female | |
| Archanrukku geedhai sonnaan | He taught the Gita to Arjuna |
| Annalavan kannanadi | He is the supreme Lord Krishna, my dear |
| Archanrukku geedhai sonnaan | He taught the Gita to Arjuna |
| Annalavan kannanadi | He is the supreme Lord Krishna, my dear |
| Thanthaiyidam manthiraththai | To his own father, the sacred mantra |
| Saattriyavan kandhanadi | Was preached by Lord Murugan, my dear |
| Female | |
| Ellorukkum kalvi thanthaan | He gave education to everyone |
| Sivakaami selvanadi | He is the beloved son of Sivakami, my dear |
| En maganum avar polae | My son, just like them |
| Valarnthu varum thalaivanadi | Will grow up to be a rising leader, my dear |
| Chorus | |
| Maanikka thottil raththinapattu | A ruby cradle and fine silk sheets |
| Thambikku kondaattam | A joyful celebration for the little brother |
| Maambazhachittu kannaththai thottu | Touching his mango-like tender cheeks |
| Engalin kondaattam | It is a joy for all of us |
| Female | |
| Rajaththi pettredupaal rajakumaran | The queen will give birth to a prince |
| En rajavukku avan oru nandhakumaran | For my king, he will be a young Krishna |
| Female | |
| Thanthaikku thambi tharum | The younger brother will give to his father |
| Thangamani kadigaaram | A precious gold pocket watch |
| Thanthaikku thambi tharum | The younger brother will give to his father |
| Thangamani kadigaaram | A precious gold pocket watch |
| Annaikku avan tharuvaan | To his mother, he will present |
| Aaru poun muththaaram | A six-sovereign gold pearl necklace |
| Female | |
| Akkaavin thirumanaththil | For his elder sister's wedding |
| Ainthu vandi seervarisai | Five cartloads of wedding gifts |
| Ammaadi enna solvaen | Oh my, how can I describe it |
| Aasai magan paer varisai | The endless honor and gifts from my beloved son |
| Chorus | |
| Maanikka thottil raththinapattu | A ruby cradle and fine silk sheets |
| Thambikku kondaattam | A joyful celebration for the little brother |
| Maambazhachittu kannaththai thottu | Touching his mango-like tender cheeks |
| Engalin kondaattam | It is a joy for all of us |
| Chorus | |
| Thambi pappa intha veettin ilaiyakumaran | The baby brother is the youngest prince of this home |
| Alli thallaatta naalu pengal | To embrace and cradle him, four sisters |
| Udan pirappaagum | Will be born as his siblings |
| Female | |
| Aa…aa…aa….aa….aa….aa….aa…. | Vocalizing vocal music |
| Aa…aa…aa….aa….aa….aa….aa…. | Vocalizing vocal music |
| Chorus | |
| Rajaththi pettredupaal rajakumaran | The queen will give birth to a prince |
| En rajavukku avan oru nandhakumaran | For my king, he will be a young Krishna |
| Rajaththi pettredupaal rajakumaran | The queen will give birth to a prince |
| En rajavukku avan oru nandhakumaran | For my king, he will be a young Krishna |
ராஜாத்தி பெற்றெடுப்பாள் ராஜகுமாரன்
என் ராஜாவுக்கு அவன் ஒரு நந்தகுமாரன்
ராஜாத்தி பெற்றெடுப்பாள் ராஜகுமாரன்
என் ராஜாவுக்கு அவன் ஒரு நந்தகுமாரன்
The queen will give birth to a prince
For my king, he will be a young Krishna
The queen will give birth to a prince
For my king, he will be a young Krishna
தம்பி பாப்பா இந்த வீட்டின் இளையகுமாரன்
அள்ளித் தாலாட்ட நாலு பெண்கள்
உடன் பிறப்பாகும்.........
The baby brother is the youngest prince of this home
To embrace and cradle him, four sisters
Will be born as his siblings
தம்பி பாப்பா இந்த வீட்டின் இளையகுமாரன்
அள்ளித் தாலாட்ட நாலு பெண்கள்
உடன் பிறப்பாகும்.........
The baby brother is the youngest prince of this home
To embrace and cradle him, four sisters
Will be born as his siblings
ராஜாத்தி பெற்றெடுப்பாள் ராஜகுமாரன்
என் ராஜாவுக்கு அவன் ஒரு நந்தகுமாரன்
The queen will give birth to a prince
For my king, he will be a young Krishna
சங்கினால் பால் கொடுத்தால்
சந்தனவாய் நோகுமென்று
சங்கினால் பால் கொடுத்தால்
சந்தனவாய் நோகுமென்று
தங்கத்தால் சங்கு செய்து
தருவாராம் தந்தையடி
If milk is fed with a conch-feeder
Fearing his sandal-soft mouth will hurt
If milk is fed with a conch-feeder
Fearing his sandal-soft mouth will hurt
Making a feeding-conch out of pure gold
The father will give it to him, my dear
பச்சை மகன் படுத்துறங்க
பவள மணித்தொட்டிலடி
மன்னனவன் கண்ணுறங்க
மாணிக்கத் தொட்டிலடி
The innocent young infant lies asleep
In a cradle adorned with coral beads
The little king sleeps soundly
In a ruby-studded cradle
மாணிக்கத் தொட்டில் ரத்தினப்பட்டு
தம்பிக்குக் கொண்டாட்டம்
மாம்பழச்சிட்டு கன்னத்தைத் தொட்டு
எங்களின் கொண்டாட்டம்.....
A ruby cradle and fine silk sheets
A joyful celebration for the little brother
Touching his mango-like tender cheeks
It is a joy for all of us
ராஜாத்தி பெற்றெடுப்பாள் ராஜகுமாரன்
என் ராஜாவுக்கு அவன் ஒரு நந்தகுமாரன்
The queen will give birth to a prince
For my king, he will be a young Krishna
அர்ச்சுனர்க்கு கீதை சொன்னான்
அண்ணலவன் கண்ணனடி
அர்ச்சுனர்க்கு கீதை சொன்னான்
அண்ணலவன் கண்ணனடி
தந்தையிடம் மந்திரத்தை
சாற்றியவன் கந்தனடி
He taught the Gita to Arjuna
He is the supreme Lord Krishna, my dear
He taught the Gita to Arjuna
He is the supreme Lord Krishna, my dear
To his own father, the sacred mantra
Was preached by Lord Murugan, my dear
எல்லோர்க்கும் கல்வி தந்தான்
சிவகாமி செல்வனடி
என் மகனும் அவர் போலே
வளர்ந்து வரும் தலைவனடி
He gave education to everyone
He is the beloved son of Sivakami, my dear
My son, just like them
Will grow up to be a rising leader, my dear
மாணிக்கத் தொட்டில் ரத்தினப்பட்டு
தம்பிக்குக் கொண்டாட்டம்
மாம்பழச்சிட்டு கன்னத்தைத் தொட்டு
எங்களின் கொண்டாட்டம்.....
A ruby cradle and fine silk sheets
A joyful celebration for the little brother
Touching his mango-like tender cheeks
It is a joy for all of us
ராஜாத்தி பெற்றெடுப்பாள் ராஜகுமாரன்
என் ராஜாவுக்கு அவன் ஒரு நந்தகுமாரன்
The queen will give birth to a prince
For my king, he will be a young Krishna
தந்தைக்குத் தம்பி தரும்
தங்கமணிக் கடிகாரம்
தந்தைக்குத் தம்பி தரும்
தங்கமணிக் கடிகாரம்
அன்னைக்கு அவன் தருவான்
ஆறு பவுன் முத்தாரம்
The younger brother will give to his father
A precious gold pocket watch
The younger brother will give to his father
A precious gold pocket watch
To his mother, he will present
A six-sovereign gold pearl necklace
அக்காவின் திருமணத்தில்
ஐந்து வண்டி சீர்வரிசை
அம்மாடி என்ன சொல்வேன்
ஆசை மகன் பேர் வரிசை
For his elder sister's wedding
Five cartloads of wedding gifts
Oh my, how can I describe it
The endless honor and gifts from my beloved son
மாணிக்கத் தொட்டில் ரத்தினப்பட்டு
தம்பிக்குக் கொண்டாட்டம்
மாம்பழச்சிட்டு கன்னத்தைத் தொட்டு
எங்களின் கொண்டாட்டம்.....
A ruby cradle and fine silk sheets
A joyful celebration for the little brother
Touching his mango-like tender cheeks
It is a joy for all of us
தம்பி பாப்பா இந்த வீட்டின் இளையகுமாரன்
அள்ளித் தாலாட்ட நாலு பெண்கள்
உடன் பிறப்பாகும்.........
The baby brother is the youngest prince of this home
To embrace and cradle him, four sisters
Will be born as his siblings
ஆ.....ஆ....ஆ....ஆ.....ஆ....ஆ....ஆ....
ஆ.....ஆ....ஆ....ஆ.....ஆ....ஆ....ஆ....
Vocalizing vocal music
Vocalizing vocal music
ராஜாத்தி பெற்றெடுப்பாள் ராஜகுமாரன்
என் ராஜாவுக்கு அவன் ஒரு நந்தகுமாரன்
ராஜாத்தி பெற்றெடுப்பாள் ராஜகுமாரன்
என் ராஜாவுக்கு அவன் ஒரு நந்தகுமாரன்
The queen will give birth to a prince
For my king, he will be a young Krishna
The queen will give birth to a prince
For my king, he will be a young Krishna
Rajaththi pettredupaal rajakumaran
The queen will give birth to a prince
En rajavukku avan oru nandhakumaran
For my king, he will be a young Krishna
Rajaththi pettredupaal rajakumaran
The queen will give birth to a prince
En rajavukku avan oru nandhakumaran
For my king, he will be a young Krishna
Thambi pappa intha veettin ilaiyakumaran
The baby brother is the youngest prince of this home
Alli thallaatta naalu pengal
To embrace and cradle him, four sisters
Udan pirappaagum
Will be born as his siblings
Thambi pappa intha veettin ilaiyakumaran
The baby brother is the youngest prince of this home
Alli thallaatta naalu pengal
To embrace and cradle him, four sisters
Udan pirappaagum
Will be born as his siblings
Rajaththi pettredupaal rajakumaran
The queen will give birth to a prince
En rajavukku avan oru nandhakumaran
For my king, he will be a young Krishna
Sanginaal paal koduththaal
If milk is fed with a conch-feeder
Santhanavaai nogumendru
Fearing his sandal-soft mouth will hurt
Sanginaal paal koduththaal
If milk is fed with a conch-feeder
Santhanavaai nogumendru
Fearing his sandal-soft mouth will hurt
Thangathaal sangi seithu
Making a feeding-conch out of pure gold
Tharuvaaraam thanthaiyadi
The father will give it to him, my dear
Pachai magan paduthuranga
The innocent young infant lies asleep
Pavala mani thottiladi
In a cradle adorned with coral beads
Mannavan kannuranga
The little king sleeps soundly
Maanikka thottiladi
In a ruby-studded cradle
Maanikka thottil raththinapattu
A ruby cradle and fine silk sheets
Thambikku kondaattam
A joyful celebration for the little brother
Maambazhachittu kannaththai thottu
Touching his mango-like tender cheeks
Engalin kondaattam
It is a joy for all of us
Rajaththi pettredupaal rajakumaran
The queen will give birth to a prince
En rajavukku avan oru nandhakumaran
For my king, he will be a young Krishna
Archanrukku geedhai sonnaan
He taught the Gita to Arjuna
Annalavan kannanadi
He is the supreme Lord Krishna, my dear
Archanrukku geedhai sonnaan
He taught the Gita to Arjuna
Annalavan kannanadi
He is the supreme Lord Krishna, my dear
Thanthaiyidam manthiraththai
To his own father, the sacred mantra
Saattriyavan kandhanadi
Was preached by Lord Murugan, my dear
Ellorukkum kalvi thanthaan
He gave education to everyone
Sivakaami selvanadi
He is the beloved son of Sivakami, my dear
En maganum avar polae
My son, just like them
Valarnthu varum thalaivanadi
Will grow up to be a rising leader, my dear
Maanikka thottil raththinapattu
A ruby cradle and fine silk sheets
Thambikku kondaattam
A joyful celebration for the little brother
Maambazhachittu kannaththai thottu
Touching his mango-like tender cheeks
Engalin kondaattam
It is a joy for all of us
Rajaththi pettredupaal rajakumaran
The queen will give birth to a prince
En rajavukku avan oru nandhakumaran
For my king, he will be a young Krishna
Thanthaikku thambi tharum
The younger brother will give to his father
Thangamani kadigaaram
A precious gold pocket watch
Thanthaikku thambi tharum
The younger brother will give to his father
Thangamani kadigaaram
A precious gold pocket watch
Annaikku avan tharuvaan
To his mother, he will present
Aaru poun muththaaram
A six-sovereign gold pearl necklace
Akkaavin thirumanaththil
For his elder sister's wedding
Ainthu vandi seervarisai
Five cartloads of wedding gifts
Ammaadi enna solvaen
Oh my, how can I describe it
Aasai magan paer varisai
The endless honor and gifts from my beloved son
Maanikka thottil raththinapattu
A ruby cradle and fine silk sheets
Thambikku kondaattam
A joyful celebration for the little brother
Maambazhachittu kannaththai thottu
Touching his mango-like tender cheeks
Engalin kondaattam
It is a joy for all of us
Thambi pappa intha veettin ilaiyakumaran
The baby brother is the youngest prince of this home
Alli thallaatta naalu pengal
To embrace and cradle him, four sisters
Udan pirappaagum
Will be born as his siblings
Aa…aa…aa….aa….aa….aa….aa….
Vocalizing vocal music
Aa…aa…aa….aa….aa….aa….aa….
Vocalizing vocal music
Rajaththi pettredupaal rajakumaran
The queen will give birth to a prince
En rajavukku avan oru nandhakumaran
For my king, he will be a young Krishna
Rajaththi pettredupaal rajakumaran
The queen will give birth to a prince
En rajavukku avan oru nandhakumaran
For my king, he will be a young Krishna
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic Tamil lullaby portrays a mother's sweet dream and high aspirations for her unborn or newborn son. She visualizes the joy her child will bring to the family, envisioning how his four sisters will pamper him and how his father will craft lavish items like a golden milk-feeder and a ruby-encrusted cradle for him. Beyond material luxury, the lyrics weave spiritual and social ideals into the baby's future. Kannadasan compares the infant to Lord Krishna (who preached the Bhagavad Gita), Lord Murugan (who imparted supreme wisdom to Lord Shiva), and K. Kamaraj (referred to as Sivakami's son, who introduced widespread free education). The mother envisions her son growing up into a benevolent, noble leader who brings prosperities and pride to his parents and sisters.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Sanginaal paal koduththaal / Santhanavaai nogumendru”
Matching of the second consonant in consecutive lines, standard in classical Tamil prosody (e.g., 'Rajaththi' / 'En rajavukku' with 'ja', or 'Sanginaal' / 'Santhanavaai' / 'Thangathaal').
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Archanrukku geedhai sonnaan / Annalavan kannanadi”
Repetition of the initial letter or sound across adjacent words in a line.
Metaphor & Imagery
“Maambazhachittu kannaththai thottu”
'Santhanavaai' compares the baby's mouth to delicate, fragrant sandalwood paste, while 'Maambazhachittu' compares tender cheeks to ripe mangoes.
Historical and Puranic Allusion
“Ellorukkum kalvi thanthaan Sivakaami selvanadi”
Referencing Lord Krishna teaching Arjuna, Lord Murugan teaching Lord Shiva, and K. Kamaraj (Sivakami's son) providing free education across Tamil Nadu.
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Trivia
The line 'Ellorukkum kalvi thanthaan Sivakaami selvanadi' is a tribute to K. Kamaraj, the legendary Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu who revolutionized school education and mid-day meal programs. Kamaraj's mother was Sivakami Ammal. Lyricist Kannadasan brilliantly seamlessly integrated political/historical praise into a maternal lullaby.
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