Maanida Sevai Cover Art

Maanida Sevai Lyrics

From the movie Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

Maanida Sevai Song Lyrics is the track from Unnal Mudiyum Thambi Tamil Film – 1988, Starring Kamal Haasan, Seetha, Manorama, Gemini Ganesan, Janagaraj, Prasad Babu, Nassar, Charle, Kavithalayaa Krishnan, Tharini. This song was sung by கே. ஜே. யேசுதாஸ். The music was composed by Ilayaraja. Lyrics works penned by Pulamaipithan.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

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Music DirectorIlayaraja
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LyricistPulamaipithan

Singers

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Singerகே. ஜே. யேசுதாஸ்

Star Cast

Aaaaaaaaaaa… Aaaaaaa…aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa…
{Panjana dhesa paahima Bhava neesa kal vedha} (2)
Aaaaaaaaaaa…

Maanida sevai dhrogamaa Kalaivaani neeyae sol…
Maanida sevai dhrogamaa Kalaivaani neeyae sol…

Maanida sevai dhrogamaa Kalaivaani neeyae sol…
Maanida sevai dhrogamaa Kalaivaani neeyae sol…
Maanida sevai dhrogamaa Aaaaaaaaa

Veedhiyil nindru thavikkum Paraariyai paarppadhum paavamaa
Veedhiyil nindru thavikkum Paraariyai paarppadhum paavamaa

Veedhiyil nindru thavikkum Paraariyai paarppadhum paa va maa
Veedhiyil nindru thavikkum Paraariyai paarppadhum paa va maa

Maanida sevai dhrogamaa Kalaivaani neeyae sol…
Maanida sevai dhrogamaa Aaaaaaa aaaa

Veedhi veenaigalin thandhi Sindhum isai manamurugum
Veedhi veenaigalin thandhi Sindhum isai manamurugum
Naadha veenai idhilum Kettu kettu naanazhudhaen

{Megam theeyaagi Nilaavum eriya
Manamum eriyum Idho endhan uyirum
Sarugaagi vendhu Thanal maevum} (2)

Pa ma ga ma Thaka tharidha jam
Sa sa paa ma pa ga ri sa

Dheem thaka dhimi Thathi kidathom tha
Thaka dhim tha thaka dhina

Reejam thariga Sa ni pa ri sa ree
Ga ma thana ku pa ma ga ma ri sa Saa nii paa ma ri sa janu

Dheem thathi kitathom Thakadhina thaththeem
Thathi kitathom Thaththeem kinathom
Thaamtha thaamtha thaka dhimi

Paa tha pa sa nii pa sa ga rii Ga ma ri sa sa ni thagida jamtha

Thaam thaka thakita Tharigidathom
Tharigidathom tharigidathom Tharigidathom thaa

Rii ga ma ga dhimi pa pa ri cha ri cha Pa pa ri cha ri dhimitha ga ma dhi cha ri cha
Thaka dhicha thaka thari pa ri cha ri Thath theengidathom sa saa ni pa ma
Thath theengidathom

Thath dhimi thakida Thakida thakida dhimi
Thakida thakida Thakida tharigidathom
Thaka tharigidathom Thakajunu tharigidathom thaangu
Thath dheem tharigidathom Thath dheem tharigidathom
Thath dheem tharigidathom

Maanida sevai dhrogamaa Kalaivaani neeyae sol…
Maanida sevai dhrogamaa… Aaaa aaa aaa

Song Meaning & Analysis

This powerful song from 'Unnal Mudiyum Thambi' serves as a poignant philosophical inquiry into the nature of compassion and social service. The protagonist, a dedicated social reformer, directly addresses Goddess Kalaivaani (Saraswati), the deity of knowledge and arts, questioning if his acts of helping the suffering and destitute are considered a betrayal or a sin. The lyrics highlight the profound anguish of witnessing poverty and despair, challenging the listener and the divine to confront the moral implications of inaction in the face of human suffering.

The song's emotional depth is amplified by vivid imagery, such as the "strings of street veenas" whose sorrowful music melts the heart more profoundly than any divine melody. The protagonist's personal torment is expressed through metaphors of "clouds turning to fire" and his "life burning to dry leaves," signifying an intense, all-consuming despair and a burning desire for justice and relief for the downtrodden. It's a passionate plea for empathy and a defiant assertion of the inherent righteousness of serving humanity, even if it means questioning established norms or divine will.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Maanida Sevai?

Maanida Sevai is sung by கே. ஜே. யேசுதாஸ்.

Which movie is Maanida Sevai from?

The song Maanida Sevai is featured in the movie Unnal Mudiyum Thambi.

Who wrote the lyrics for Maanida Sevai?

The lyrics for Maanida Sevai were written by Pulamaipithan with music composed by Ilayaraja.

Is English translation available for Maanida Sevai lyrics?

Yes! Maanida Sevai lyrics from Unnal Mudiyum Thambi include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Maanida Sevai lyrics?

This powerful song from 'Unnal Mudiyum Thambi' serves as a poignant philosophical inquiry into the nature of compassion and social service. The protagonist, a dedicated social reformer, directly addresses Goddess Kalaivaani (Saraswati), the deity of knowledge and arts, questioning if his acts of helping the suffering and destitute are considered a betrayal or a sin. The lyrics highlight the profound anguish of witnessing poverty and despair, challenging the listener and the divine to confront the moral implications of inaction in the face of human suffering. The song's emotional depth is amplified by vivid imagery, such as the "strings of street veenas" whose sorrowful music melts the heart more profoundly than any divine melody. The protagonist's personal torment is expressed through metaphors of "clouds turning to fire" and his "life burning to dry leaves," signifying an intense, all-consuming despair and a burning desire for justice and relief for the downtrodden. It's a passionate plea for empathy and a defiant assertion of the inherent righteousness of serving humanity, even if it means questioning established norms or divine will.

Song Details

Song NameMaanida Sevai
Singersகே. ஜே. யேசுதாஸ்
LyricistPulamaipithan
LanguageTamil

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