Thandhai Sollai
From Thozhan · 1960
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- C. S. Jayaraman
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Details
- Thozhan1960
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Thandhai sollai kaapattra sreeraman | To uphold his father's word, Lord Rama |
| Thava kolam thaangi sendraan | Donned the robes of an ascetic and departed. |
| Than sollai kaapttra maabaliyum | To uphold his own word, King Mahabali as well |
| Thannuyirai baliyaai thandhaan | Offered his very life as a sacrifice. |
| Male | |
| Abayam endru vandha pura uyir kaakka | To save the life of a dove that sought refuge, |
| Sibi mannan than sadhaiyai arindhu thandhan | King Sibi carved out his own flesh and gave it away. |
| Indha maanilathil avargal vazhi vandhavargal | Those in this great world who follow in their path, |
| Maraindhaalum pugazh maraiyadhae | Even if they pass away, their glory will never fade. |
| Male | |
| Thannalam karudhadha thiyagi | A selfless person of sacrifice who cares not for personal gain, |
| Kadamai thavaradha perum karmayogi | A great Karma Yogi who never strays from duty, |
| Sonna sol maravae mattan | He will never break a promise he has given, |
| Enna thunbangal vandhaalum anjavae mattan | No matter what suffering comes, he will never fear. |
தந்தை சொல்லைக் காப்பாற்ற ஸ்ரீராமன்
தவக் கோலம் தாங்கிச் சென்றான்
தன் சொல்லைக் காப்பாற்ற மாபலியும்
தன்னுயிரை பலியாய் தந்தான்.....
To uphold his father's word, Lord Rama
Donned the robes of an ascetic and departed.
To uphold his own word, King Mahabali as well
Offered his very life as a sacrifice.
அபயமென்று வந்த புறா உயிர் காக்க
சிபி மன்னன் தன் சதையை அரிந்து தந்தான்
இந்த மாநிலத்தில் அவர்கள் வழி வந்தவர்கள்
மறைந்தாலும் புகழ் மறையாதே....
To save the life of a dove that sought refuge,
King Sibi carved out his own flesh and gave it away.
Those in this great world who follow in their path,
Even if they pass away, their glory will never fade.
தன்னலம் கருதாத தியாகி கடமை
தவறாத பெரும் கர்மயோகி
சொன்ன சொல் மாறவே மாட்டான்
என்ன துன்பங்கள் வந்தாலும் அஞ்சவே மாட்டான்......
A selfless person of sacrifice who cares not for personal gain,
A great Karma Yogi who never strays from duty,
He will never break a promise he has given,
No matter what suffering comes, he will never fear.
Thandhai sollai kaapattra sreeraman
To uphold his father's word, Lord Rama
Thava kolam thaangi sendraan
Donned the robes of an ascetic and departed.
Than sollai kaapttra maabaliyum
To uphold his own word, King Mahabali as well
Thannuyirai baliyaai thandhaan
Offered his very life as a sacrifice.
Abayam endru vandha pura uyir kaakka
To save the life of a dove that sought refuge,
Sibi mannan than sadhaiyai arindhu thandhan
King Sibi carved out his own flesh and gave it away.
Indha maanilathil avargal vazhi vandhavargal
Those in this great world who follow in their path,
Maraindhaalum pugazh maraiyadhae
Even if they pass away, their glory will never fade.
Thannalam karudhadha thiyagi
A selfless person of sacrifice who cares not for personal gain,
Kadamai thavaradha perum karmayogi
A great Karma Yogi who never strays from duty,
Sonna sol maravae mattan
He will never break a promise he has given,
Enna thunbangal vandhaalum anjavae mattan
No matter what suffering comes, he will never fear.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song praises the noble virtues of honor, selflessness, and unyielding adherence to duty by drawing parallels with legendary figures from Indian mythology and history. It invokes Lord Rama, who went to exile to fulfill his father's vow; King Mahabali, who surrendered himself to honor his word; and King Sibi, who offered his own flesh to protect a helpless dove seeking refuge. The lyrics emphasize that righteous individuals who live by these principles leave behind an immortal legacy that outlasts their physical existence, describing such a hero as a true Karma Yogi unaffected by fear or adversity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Allusion (Aalumaai)
“Thandhai sollai kaapattra sreeraman... Sibi mannan than sadhaiyai arindhu thandhan”
The lyrcist uses puranic and historical legends (Sri Rama, Mahabali, and King Sibi) to illustrate high moral standards and sacrifice.
Iyaibu (Rhyming Endings)
“Sonna sol maravae mattan / Enna thunbangal vandhaalum anjavae mattan”
The usage of matching verb endings in consecutive lines creates a rhythmic and emphatic resolution.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Thandhai sollai kaapattra sreeraman / Thava kolam thaangi sendraan”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('Th') across words in the opening lines enhances the musical cadence.
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Trivia
The movie 'Thozhan' (1960) featured music by master composer G. Ramanathan and lyrics by A. Maruthakasi. Singer C. S. Jayaraman was famous for his distinct theatrical vocal style, which became iconic for powerful philosophical and character-defining songs in mid-20th-century Tamil cinema.
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