Vanthaen Vandhanam
From Rajapart Rangadurai · 1973
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, K. Veeramani, T. K. Kala
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Rajapart Rangadurai1973
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Vandhen vandhanam | I have come, my salutations. |
| Un arasukku thandhen | Offered to your kingdom. |
| Madhuraapuri raaniyae | Oh Queen of Madhuraapuri! |
| Vandhen vandhanam | I have come, my salutations. |
| Un arasukku thandhen | Offered to your kingdom. |
| Male | |
| Uthama dhaesathu bakthar palar | Many devotees of this noble land, |
| Nitham tham sitham magizhndhu | Daily, with their hearts full of joy, |
| Naththi thudhikku vithaga seela boomiyaam | It is the land of wisdom and virtue praising with devotion, |
| Muthamizh saethira senthamizh naadaana | The Pandya land, shrine of three-fold Tamil and pure Tamil, |
| Paandiya naattu arasiyae | Oh Queen of the Pandya country! |
| Arubadhaayiram paandiyargalin | Daughter of sixty thousand Pandyas, |
| Arunthava pudhalviyae | Born out of great penance! |
| Ezhu vayadhilae edhirthu vandha | Who fought at the age of seven, |
| Neer muganai jeyithu | Conquering the elephant-faced enemy, |
| Magudaabishaegam konda maga raaniyae | Oh great Queen who wore the crown of coronation! |
| Alli kodiyilae avadharithu | Incarnated on a creeper of jasmine, |
| Aan vaadaiyae koodaadhendru | Declaring that even the scent of men is forbidden, |
| Bommai virudhu katti aanda poongodiyae | Oh flowering creeper who ruled with a banner of victory! |
| Vanakkam alli raaniyae vanakkam (Dialogue) | Greetings, Queen Alli, greetings! (Dialogue) |
| Male | |
| Ethanai naeramaaga ippadi nirppen | How long must I stand like this? |
| Kaalgal ittru ittru nogudhammaa | My legs are aching severely, oh lady! |
| Ethanai ethanai | How much longer, how much? |
| Ethanai naeramaaga ippadi nirppen | How long must I stand like this? |
| Kaalgal ittru ittru nogudhammaa | My legs are aching severely, oh lady! |
| Sathiyamaaga ini | Truly, from now on, |
| Sagikka ennaalaagaadhu | I cannot bear this anymore. |
| Male | |
| Sathiyamaaga ini sagikka ennaalaagaadhu | Truly, I cannot endure this any longer. |
| Tharaniyaalum arasiyae varmamaeno thagaadhu | Oh Queen ruling the world, why this enmity? It is improper. |
| Ethanai naeramaaga ippadi nirppaen | How long must I stand like this? |
| Kaalgal ittru ittru nogudhammaa… | My legs are aching severely... |
| Male | |
| Aa kaalgal nogudhammaa | Ah, my legs are aching, lady. |
| Konjam karunai seiyammaa | Show a little mercy, lady. |
| Kaalghal nogudhammaa | My legs are aching, lady. |
| Konjam karunai seiyammaa | Show a little mercy, lady. |
| Kaavalaai ulagaalum raaniyae kobam aagumaa | Oh Queen ruling the world with protection, is anger fitting? |
| Kaalgal nogudhammaa | My legs are aching, lady. |
| Konjam karunai seiyammaa | Show a little mercy, lady. |
| Male | |
| Thangaiyae saukkiyam thaanae | Sister, are you well? |
| Female | |
| Venduvor korai theerkkum | Who grants the wishes of those who seek, |
| Ulagaanda perumaanae varuga varuga | Oh Supreme Lord who ruled the world, welcome, welcome! |
| Dhuvaaragaiyai vittu adiyaalai thaedi vandha | Leaving Dwaraka to seek out this humble servant, |
| Vishayam yaadho | What brings you here? |
| Anniyaar rukmani dhaevi saukkiyam thaanae (Dialogue) | Is sister-in-law Rukmini Devi doing well? (Dialogue) |
| Male | |
| Ellaam sugam | All is well. |
| Un kanavan kaal kadukka angu | Your husband standing over there with aching legs, |
| Nindrukondirukkum kaaranam ennavo (Dialogue) | What is the reason for him standing like that? (Dialogue) |
| Male | |
| Thangaiyae arumai thangaiyae | Sister, my dear sister! |
| Un manavaalan ippadi yengi nikkiraar | Your husband stands there longing like this. |
| Nee adhai cholla venum ippadi | You must tell me why it is so. |
| Thangaiyae arumai thangaiyae | Sister, my dear sister! |
| Female | |
| Adhai yaen kaetkkireergal | Why do you ask about that? |
| Manaiviyin meedhu anbillaavittaalum | Even if he lacks love for his wife, |
| Magan meedhaavadhu irukka vendaamaa | Should he not at least have love for his son? |
| Idhai poi naan ungalidam sollugirenae | Why should I tell you this? |
| Unghalukkennaa pillaiyaa kuttiyaa (Dialogue) | Do you even have children or family of your own? (Dialogue) |
| Male | |
| Vaakku thavari nadappavanai | One who goes back on his word, |
| Kandikka vendiyadhu thaan | Must surely be reprimanded, |
| Yaen thandikka vaendiyadhum kooda (Dialogue) | Indeed, must even be punished! (Dialogue) |
| Male | |
| Arjunaa idhu unakku thagudhiyaa | Arjuna, is this fitting for you? |
| Alli nilai ariyaadha mada madhiyaa | Oh foolish one, unaware of Alli's true state! |
| Arjunaa idhu unakku thagudhiyaa | Arjuna, is this fitting for you? |
| Alli nilai ariyaadha mada madhiyaa | Oh foolish one, unaware of Alli's true state! |
| Male | |
| Uraithadhai marukkilaen unmai idhuvae | I do not deny what was said; this is the truth. |
| Uraitthadhai marukkilaen unmai idhuvae | I do not deny what was said; this is the truth. |
| Female | |
| Ularaadheer theriyum umadhu aasai ellaam | Do not speak nonsense, I know all your desires. |
| Umadhu manaiviyum naan allavaa | Am I not your wife as well? |
| Male | |
| Kaalgalum nogudhu karunai seivaai | My legs ache, please show mercy. |
| Karuthu mayanguthu uraithaen unmaiyaai | My mind was dazed, but I spoke the truth. |
| Male | |
| Ini mael ippadi pizhaigal seiyaadhae… | Do not commit such mistakes again... |
| Male | |
| Oru podhum pizhai seiyaen naan arulae | I shall never commit a mistake, my graceful one! |
| Uriya ivalidathil urai seiveerae | Please speak to her who belongs to you. |
| Male | |
| Podhum podhum ini kobam vidu | Enough, enough, let go of your anger now. |
| Un purushanaanadhaal azhaithidu anbodu | Since I am your husband, call me with love. |
| Female | |
| Yen annaa neer ennai yaeithida vandheero | Oh brother, did you come to trick me? |
| Male | |
| Ini naan uraiyaen un paadaval paadu | I will say no more, handle your own suffering! |
| Enakkondrum theriyaadhu naan poren | I know nothing of this, I am leaving. |
| Male | |
| Unnaiyallaal enakku thunai seivadhaar | Who else will help me if not you? |
| Udharinum kaalai vida maatten paar | Even if you push me away, look, I will not let go of your feet! |
| Male | |
| Ennamma sangadamaayirukku | Oh, what a painful predicament this is! |
| Female | |
| Ellaridamum nallaa iruppael | You are kind with everyone else, |
| Enadhidam umadhu vanjagangal vizhum | Yet your trickery falls upon me! |
| Male | |
| Ini yenna naan seivaen arjunanae | What shall I do now, Arjuna? |
| Emadhu kaigalai vidu maithunanae | Release my hands, brother-in-law! |
| Ini yenna naan seivaen arjunanae | What shall I do now, Arjuna? |
| Emadhu kaigalai vidu maithunanae | Release my hands, brother-in-law! |
வந்தேன் வந்தனம்
உன் அரசுக்கு தந்தேன்
மதுராபுரி ராணியே
வந்தேன் வந்தனம்
உன் அரசுக்கு தந்தேன்
I have come, my salutations.
Offered to your kingdom.
Oh Queen of Madhuraapuri!
I have come, my salutations.
Offered to your kingdom.
உத்தம தேச பக்தர் பலர்
நித்தம் தம் சித்தம் மகிழ்ந்து
நத்தி துதிக்கு வித்தக சீல பூமியாம்
முத்தமிழ் சேத்திர செந்தமிழ் நாடான
பாண்டிய நாட்டு அரசியே
அறுபதாயிரம் பாண்டியர்களின்
அருந்தவப் புதல்வியே
ஏழு வயதிலே எதிர்த்து வந்த
நீர் முகனை ஜெயித்து
மகுடாபிஷேகம் கொண்ட மகா ராணியே
அல்லிக் கொடியிலே அவதரித்து
ஆண் வாடையே கூடாதென்று
பொம்மை விருது கட்டி ஆண்ட பூங்கொடியே
வணக்கம் அல்லி ராணியே வணக்கம் (வசனம்)
Many devotees of this noble land,
Daily, with their hearts full of joy,
It is the land of wisdom and virtue praising with devotion,
The Pandya land, shrine of three-fold Tamil and pure Tamil,
Oh Queen of the Pandya country!
Daughter of sixty thousand Pandyas,
Born out of great penance!
Who fought at the age of seven,
Conquering the elephant-faced enemy,
Oh great Queen who wore the crown of coronation!
Incarnated on a creeper of jasmine,
Declaring that even the scent of men is forbidden,
Oh flowering creeper who ruled with a banner of victory!
Greetings, Queen Alli, greetings! (Dialogue)
எத்தனை நேரமாக இப்படி நிற்பேன்
கால்கள் இத்தித்தி நோகுதம்மா
எத்தனை எத்தனை
எத்தனை நேரமாக இப்படி நிற்பேன்
கால்கள் இத்தித்தி நோகுதம்மா
சத்தியமாக இனி
சகிக்க என்னாலாகாது
How long must I stand like this?
My legs are aching severely, oh lady!
How much longer, how much?
How long must I stand like this?
My legs are aching severely, oh lady!
Truly, from now on,
I cannot bear this anymore.
சத்தியமாக இனி சகிக்க என்னாலாகாது
தரணியாளும் அரசியே வர்மமேனோ தகாது
எத்தனை நேரமாக இப்படி நிற்பேன்
கால்கள் இத்தித்தி நோகுதம்மா
Truly, I cannot endure this any longer.
Oh Queen ruling the world, why this enmity? It is improper.
How long must I stand like this?
My legs are aching severely...
ஆ கால்கள் நோகுதம்மா
கொஞ்சம் கருணை செய்யம்மா
கால்கள் நோகுதம்மா
கொஞ்சம் கருணை செய்யம்மா
காவலாய் உலகாளும் ராணியே கோபம் அகுமா
கால்கள் நோகுதம்மா
கொஞ்சம் கருணை செய்யம்மா
Ah, my legs are aching, lady.
Show a little mercy, lady.
My legs are aching, lady.
Show a little mercy, lady.
Oh Queen ruling the world with protection, is anger fitting?
My legs are aching, lady.
Show a little mercy, lady.
தங்கையே சௌக்கியம் தானே
Sister, are you well?
வேண்டுவார் குறை தீர்க்கும்
உலகாண்ட பெருமானே வருக வருக
துவாரகையை விட்டு அடியாளை தேடி வந்த
விஷயம் யாதோ
அண்ணியார் ருக்மணி தேவி சௌக்கியம்தானே (வசனம்)
Who grants the wishes of those who seek,
Oh Supreme Lord who ruled the world, welcome, welcome!
Leaving Dwaraka to seek out this humble servant,
What brings you here?
Is sister-in-law Rukmini Devi doing well? (Dialogue)
எல்லாம் சுகமே
உன் கணவன் கால் கடுக்க அங்கு
நின்றுகொண்டிருக்கும் காரணம் என்னவோ (வசனம்)
All is well.
Your husband standing over there with aching legs,
What is the reason for him standing like that? (Dialogue)
தங்கையே அருமை தங்கையே
உன் மணவாளன் இப்படி ஏங்கி நிக்கிறார்
நீ அதைச் சொல்ல வேணுமிப்படி
தங்கையே அருமை தங்கையே
Sister, my dear sister!
Your husband stands there longing like this.
You must tell me why it is so.
Sister, my dear sister!
அதை ஏன் கேட்கிறீர்கள்
மனைவியின் மீது அன்பில்லாவிட்டாலும்
மகன் மீதாவது இருக்க வேண்டாமா
இதை போய் நான் உங்களிடம் சொல்லுகிறேனே
உங்களுக்கென்ன பிள்ளையா குட்டியா (வசனம்)
Why do you ask about that?
Even if he lacks love for his wife,
Should he not at least have love for his son?
Why should I tell you this?
Do you even have children or family of your own? (Dialogue)
வாக்கு தவறி நடப்பவனை
கண்டிக்க வேண்டியதுதான்
ஏன் சிந்திக்க வேண்டியதும் கூட (வசனம்)
One who goes back on his word,
Must surely be reprimanded,
Indeed, must even be punished! (Dialogue)
அர்ச்சுனா இது உனக்கு தகுதியா
அல்லி நிலை அறியாத மட மதியா
அர்ச்சுனா இது உனக்கு தகுதியா
அல்லி நிலை அறியாத மட மதியா
Arjuna, is this fitting for you?
Oh foolish one, unaware of Alli's true state!
Arjuna, is this fitting for you?
Oh foolish one, unaware of Alli's true state!
உரைத்ததை மறுக்கிலே உணமை இதுவே
உரைத்ததை மறுக்கிலே உணமை இதுவே
I do not deny what was said; this is the truth.
I do not deny what was said; this is the truth.
உளராதீர் தெரியும் உமது செயலால்
உமது மனைவியும் நான் என்பதா
Do not speak nonsense, I know all your desires.
Am I not your wife as well?
கால்களும் நோகுது கருணை செய்வாய்
கருத்து மயங்கும் உரைத்தேன் உண்மையாய்
My legs ache, please show mercy.
My mind was dazed, but I spoke the truth.
இனி மேல் இப்படி பிழைகள் செய்யாதே...
Do not commit such mistakes again...
ஒரு போதும் பிழை செய்யேன் நான் அருளே
உரிய இவளிடத்தில் உரை செய்வீரே
I shall never commit a mistake, my graceful one!
Please speak to her who belongs to you.
போதும் போதும் இனி கோபம் விடு
உன் புருஷனானதால் அழைத்திடு அன்பொடு
Enough, enough, let go of your anger now.
Since I am your husband, call me with love.
ஏன் அண்ணா நீர் என்னை ஏய்த்திட வந்தீரோ
Oh brother, did you come to trick me?
இனி நான் உரையேன் உன் பாடவள் பாடு
எனக்கொன்றும் தெரியாது நான் போறேன்
I will say no more, handle your own suffering!
I know nothing of this, I am leaving.
உன்னையல்லால் எனக்கு துணை செய்வதார்
உதறினும் காலை விட மாட்டேன் பார்
Who else will help me if not you?
Even if you push me away, look, I will not let go of your feet!
என்னம்மா சங்கடமாயிருக்கு
Oh, what a painful predicament this is!
எல்லாரிடமும் நல்லா இருப்பேல்
எனதிடம் உமது வஞ்சகங்கள் விழும்
You are kind with everyone else,
Yet your trickery falls upon me!
இனி என்ன நான் செய்வேன் அர்ச்சுனனே
எமது கைகளை விடு மைத்துனனே
இனி என்ன நான் செய்வேன் அர்ச்சுனனே
எமது கைகளை விடு மைத்துனனே
What shall I do now, Arjuna?
Release my hands, brother-in-law!
What shall I do now, Arjuna?
Release my hands, brother-in-law!
Vandhen vandhanam
I have come, my salutations.
Un arasukku thandhen
Offered to your kingdom.
Madhuraapuri raaniyae
Oh Queen of Madhuraapuri!
Vandhen vandhanam
I have come, my salutations.
Un arasukku thandhen
Offered to your kingdom.
Uthama dhaesathu bakthar palar
Many devotees of this noble land,
Nitham tham sitham magizhndhu
Daily, with their hearts full of joy,
Naththi thudhikku vithaga seela boomiyaam
It is the land of wisdom and virtue praising with devotion,
Muthamizh saethira senthamizh naadaana
The Pandya land, shrine of three-fold Tamil and pure Tamil,
Paandiya naattu arasiyae
Oh Queen of the Pandya country!
Arubadhaayiram paandiyargalin
Daughter of sixty thousand Pandyas,
Arunthava pudhalviyae
Born out of great penance!
Ezhu vayadhilae edhirthu vandha
Who fought at the age of seven,
Neer muganai jeyithu
Conquering the elephant-faced enemy,
Magudaabishaegam konda maga raaniyae
Oh great Queen who wore the crown of coronation!
Alli kodiyilae avadharithu
Incarnated on a creeper of jasmine,
Aan vaadaiyae koodaadhendru
Declaring that even the scent of men is forbidden,
Bommai virudhu katti aanda poongodiyae
Oh flowering creeper who ruled with a banner of victory!
Vanakkam alli raaniyae vanakkam (Dialogue)
Greetings, Queen Alli, greetings! (Dialogue)
Ethanai naeramaaga ippadi nirppen
How long must I stand like this?
Kaalgal ittru ittru nogudhammaa
My legs are aching severely, oh lady!
Ethanai ethanai
How much longer, how much?
Ethanai naeramaaga ippadi nirppen
How long must I stand like this?
Kaalgal ittru ittru nogudhammaa
My legs are aching severely, oh lady!
Sathiyamaaga ini
Truly, from now on,
Sagikka ennaalaagaadhu
I cannot bear this anymore.
Sathiyamaaga ini sagikka ennaalaagaadhu
Truly, I cannot endure this any longer.
Tharaniyaalum arasiyae varmamaeno thagaadhu
Oh Queen ruling the world, why this enmity? It is improper.
Ethanai naeramaaga ippadi nirppaen
How long must I stand like this?
Kaalgal ittru ittru nogudhammaa…
My legs are aching severely...
Aa kaalgal nogudhammaa
Ah, my legs are aching, lady.
Konjam karunai seiyammaa
Show a little mercy, lady.
Kaalghal nogudhammaa
My legs are aching, lady.
Konjam karunai seiyammaa
Show a little mercy, lady.
Kaavalaai ulagaalum raaniyae kobam aagumaa
Oh Queen ruling the world with protection, is anger fitting?
Kaalgal nogudhammaa
My legs are aching, lady.
Konjam karunai seiyammaa
Show a little mercy, lady.
Thangaiyae saukkiyam thaanae
Sister, are you well?
Venduvor korai theerkkum
Who grants the wishes of those who seek,
Ulagaanda perumaanae varuga varuga
Oh Supreme Lord who ruled the world, welcome, welcome!
Dhuvaaragaiyai vittu adiyaalai thaedi vandha
Leaving Dwaraka to seek out this humble servant,
Vishayam yaadho
What brings you here?
Anniyaar rukmani dhaevi saukkiyam thaanae (Dialogue)
Is sister-in-law Rukmini Devi doing well? (Dialogue)
Ellaam sugam
All is well.
Un kanavan kaal kadukka angu
Your husband standing over there with aching legs,
Nindrukondirukkum kaaranam ennavo (Dialogue)
What is the reason for him standing like that? (Dialogue)
Thangaiyae arumai thangaiyae
Sister, my dear sister!
Un manavaalan ippadi yengi nikkiraar
Your husband stands there longing like this.
Nee adhai cholla venum ippadi
You must tell me why it is so.
Thangaiyae arumai thangaiyae
Sister, my dear sister!
Adhai yaen kaetkkireergal
Why do you ask about that?
Manaiviyin meedhu anbillaavittaalum
Even if he lacks love for his wife,
Magan meedhaavadhu irukka vendaamaa
Should he not at least have love for his son?
Idhai poi naan ungalidam sollugirenae
Why should I tell you this?
Unghalukkennaa pillaiyaa kuttiyaa (Dialogue)
Do you even have children or family of your own? (Dialogue)
Vaakku thavari nadappavanai
One who goes back on his word,
Kandikka vendiyadhu thaan
Must surely be reprimanded,
Yaen thandikka vaendiyadhum kooda (Dialogue)
Indeed, must even be punished! (Dialogue)
Arjunaa idhu unakku thagudhiyaa
Arjuna, is this fitting for you?
Alli nilai ariyaadha mada madhiyaa
Oh foolish one, unaware of Alli's true state!
Arjunaa idhu unakku thagudhiyaa
Arjuna, is this fitting for you?
Alli nilai ariyaadha mada madhiyaa
Oh foolish one, unaware of Alli's true state!
Uraithadhai marukkilaen unmai idhuvae
I do not deny what was said; this is the truth.
Uraitthadhai marukkilaen unmai idhuvae
I do not deny what was said; this is the truth.
Ularaadheer theriyum umadhu aasai ellaam
Do not speak nonsense, I know all your desires.
Umadhu manaiviyum naan allavaa
Am I not your wife as well?
Kaalgalum nogudhu karunai seivaai
My legs ache, please show mercy.
Karuthu mayanguthu uraithaen unmaiyaai
My mind was dazed, but I spoke the truth.
Ini mael ippadi pizhaigal seiyaadhae…
Do not commit such mistakes again...
Oru podhum pizhai seiyaen naan arulae
I shall never commit a mistake, my graceful one!
Uriya ivalidathil urai seiveerae
Please speak to her who belongs to you.
Podhum podhum ini kobam vidu
Enough, enough, let go of your anger now.
Un purushanaanadhaal azhaithidu anbodu
Since I am your husband, call me with love.
Yen annaa neer ennai yaeithida vandheero
Oh brother, did you come to trick me?
Ini naan uraiyaen un paadaval paadu
I will say no more, handle your own suffering!
Enakkondrum theriyaadhu naan poren
I know nothing of this, I am leaving.
Unnaiyallaal enakku thunai seivadhaar
Who else will help me if not you?
Udharinum kaalai vida maatten paar
Even if you push me away, look, I will not let go of your feet!
Ennamma sangadamaayirukku
Oh, what a painful predicament this is!
Ellaridamum nallaa iruppael
You are kind with everyone else,
Enadhidam umadhu vanjagangal vizhum
Yet your trickery falls upon me!
Ini yenna naan seivaen arjunanae
What shall I do now, Arjuna?
Emadhu kaigalai vidu maithunanae
Release my hands, brother-in-law!
Ini yenna naan seivaen arjunanae
What shall I do now, Arjuna?
Emadhu kaigalai vidu maithunanae
Release my hands, brother-in-law!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a dramatic musical set-piece representing a traditional Tamil Therukoothu (street theatre) enactment of the folk legend 'Alli Arjuna'. In the narrative, Arjuna tries to win over the fiercely independent warrior Queen Alli of Madurai, who disdains men. Arjuna begs for her mercy as his legs ache from standing outside her court, while Lord Krishna intervenes as a mediator between Alli and Arjuna to bring about reconciliation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Kaalgal nogudhammaa / Konjam karunai seiyammaa”
Matching sentence/line endings with 'nogudhammaa' and 'seiyammaa' creates rhythmic musicality typical of Tamil folk drama.
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Ethanai ethanai / Ethanai naeramaaga ippadi nirppen”
Repetition of 'Ethanai' and 'Kaalgal nogudhammaa' emphasizes Arjuna's desperate pleading and physical distress.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Uraithadhai marukkilaen unmai idhuvae / Ularaadheer theriyum umadhu aasai ellaam”
Rhyming of the second letter 'ra' in 'Uraithadhai' and 'Ularaadheer'.
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Trivia
In 'Rajapart Rangadurai' (1973), Sivaji Ganesan plays a passionate stage actor who performs classic Tamil theatrical plays. This dramatic track simulates an authentic stage musical enactment of the 'Alli Arjuna' story, featuring traditional folk theatre meter, dialogue delivery, and classical Tamil lyrical tropes composed by M. S. Viswanathan and written by Kannadasan.
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