
Maarathaiya Maarathu Lyrics
From the movie Kudumba Thalaivan
Maarathaiya Maarathu Song Lyrics is the track from Kudumba Thalaivan Tamil Film – 1962, Starring M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi, M. N. Nambiar, S. A. Asokan. This song was sung by டி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன். The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics works penned by Kannadasan.
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Whistling :
Maaraadhaiyaa maaraadhu Manamum gunamum maaraadhu
Maaraadhaiyaa maaraadhu Manamum gunamum maaraadhu
Ahaah hahaa… ohoh oho… Mhum mhum mmm mm
Thuraviyin vaazhvil thuyaram vandhaalum
Thuraviyin vaazhvil thuyaram vandhaalum
Thooya thangam theeyil vendhaalum
Maaraadhaiyaa maaraadhu Manamum gunamum maaraadhu
Ahaah hahaa… ohoh oho… Mhum mhum mmm mm
Kaattu puliyai veettil vachaalum Kariyum sorum kalandhu vachaalum
Kurangu kaiyil maalaiyai koduthu Gopurathin mel nikka vachaalum
Kaattu puliyai veettil vachaalum Kariyum sorum kalandhu vachaalum
Kurangu kaiyil maalaiyai koduthu Gopurathin mel nikka vachaalum
Ooho ho ho ho ho ho ho
Maaraadhaiyaa maaraadhu Manamum gunamum maaraadhu
Ahaah hahaa… ohoh oho… Mhum mhum mmm mm
Varavariyaamal selavazhichaalum Nelaikkaadhu
Manasariyaamal kaadhalichaalum Palikkaadhu
Kaalamillaamal vidhai vidhaichaalum Mulaikkaadhu
Kaathula vilakkai yaethi vachaalum Eriyaadhu
Thittum vaayai pootti vachaalum Thirudum kaiyai katti vachaalum
Thaedum kaadhai thirugi vachaalum Aadum kangalai adakki vachaalum
Thittum vaayai pootti vachaalum Thirudum kaiyai katti vachaalum
Thaedum kaadhai thirugi vachaalum Aadum kangalai adakki vachaalum
Ooho ho ho ho ho ho ho
Maaraadhaiyaa maaraadhu Manamum gunamum maaraadhu
Maaraadhaiyaa maaraadhu Manamum gunamum maaraadhu
Ahaah hahaa… ohoh oho… Mhum mhum mmm mm
Song Meaning & Analysis
This song, 'Maarathaiya Maarathu,' delivers a profound message about the immutable nature of certain fundamental truths and human character. Through a series of vivid and relatable metaphors, the lyricist Kannadasan emphasizes that despite external attempts to alter or suppress them, inherent qualities and principles remain unchanged. From a renunciate's enduring sorrow to pure gold's resilience in fire, and the impossibility of changing a wild tiger's nature or a monkey's antics, the song illustrates that true essence persists.
The lyrics further extend this philosophy to practical life, highlighting that actions contrary to natural order or wisdom will not yield desired results—like spending without income, loving without understanding, or sowing seeds out of season. The song concludes by asserting that even physical restraints cannot curb innate tendencies like scolding, stealing, prying, or wandering eyes, reinforcing the central theme that the mind and character are ultimately unchangeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Maarathaiya Maarathu?
Maarathaiya Maarathu is sung by டி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன்.
Which movie is Maarathaiya Maarathu from?
The song Maarathaiya Maarathu is featured in the movie Kudumba Thalaivan.
Who wrote the lyrics for Maarathaiya Maarathu?
The lyrics for Maarathaiya Maarathu were written by Kannadasan with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.
Is English translation available for Maarathaiya Maarathu lyrics?
Yes! Maarathaiya Maarathu lyrics from Kudumba Thalaivan include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Maarathaiya Maarathu lyrics?
This song, 'Maarathaiya Maarathu,' delivers a profound message about the immutable nature of certain fundamental truths and human character. Through a series of vivid and relatable metaphors, the lyricist Kannadasan emphasizes that despite external attempts to alter or suppress them, inherent qualities and principles remain unchanged. From a renunciate's enduring sorrow to pure gold's resilience in fire, and the impossibility of changing a wild tiger's nature or a monkey's antics, the song illustrates that true essence persists. The lyrics further extend this philosophy to practical life, highlighting that actions contrary to natural order or wisdom will not yield desired results—like spending without income, loving without understanding, or sowing seeds out of season. The song concludes by asserting that even physical restraints cannot curb innate tendencies like scolding, stealing, prying, or wandering eyes, reinforcing the central theme that the mind and character are ultimately unchangeable.
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