Manapaarai Maadu Katti Lyrics

From the movie Makkalai Petra Magarasi

Manapaarai Maadu Katti Song Lyrics is the track from Makkalai Petra Magarasi Tamil Film – 1957, Starring Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Bhanumathi, M. N. Nambiar, M. N. Rajam, P. Kannamba. This song was sung by டி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன். The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics works penned by A. Maruthakasi.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

Music DirectorK. V. Mahadevan

LyricistA. Maruthakasi

Singers

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Singerடி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன்

Star Cast

ActorSivaji Ganesan

ActorGemini Ganesan

ActorBhanumathi

Translation

Ponnu velaiyira boomiyadaa… Vivasaayatha poruppaa gavanichi
Seidhomadaa… Unmaiyaa uzhaikkira namakku…
Ellaa namaigalum naadi vandhu Koodudhadaa…aaa…aaaaahaaaa…aaaa…

Manappaara maadu katti Maayavaram yaeru pootti
Vayakkaatta uzhudhu podu Chinna kannu
Pasunthazhaiya potu paadu padu chella kannu

Manappaara maadu katti… Maayavaram yaeru pootti…

Manappaara maadu katti Maayavaram yaeru pootti
Vayakkaatta uzhudhu podu Chinna kannu
Pasunthazhaiya potu paadu padu chella kannu

Aathooru kichadi sambaa Aathooru kichadi sambaa
Paathu vaangi vedha vedhachi Aathooru kichadi sambaa
Paathu vaangi vedha vedhachi Naatha parichi nattu podu
Chinna kannu Thanniya yaetham pudichi
Yerachi podu chella kannu Naatha parichi nattu podu
Chinna kannu Thanniya yaetham pudichi
Yerachi podu chella kannu

Karudha nallaa vilaiya vachi Marudha jillaa aala vachi…
Karudha nallaa vilaiya vachi Marudha jillaa aala vachi
Aruttu podu kalathu maetula Chinna kannu
Nallaa adichi thootthi Alandhu podu chella kannu

Yendraa palla kaattreenga Ada velaiya paarunga

Karudha nallaa vilaiya vachi Marudha jillaa aala vachi
Aruthu podu kalathu mettula Chinna kannu
Nallaa adichi thootthi Alandhu podu chella kannu

Podhiya yaethi vandiyilae Pollaachi sandhaiyilae… aaa…aaaaa…

Podhiya yaethi vandiyilae Pollaachi sandhaiyilae
Virudhunagar vyaabaarikku Chinna kannu
Neeyum vitthu pottu panatha ennu Chella kannu
Virudhunagar vyaabaarikku Chinna kannu
Neeyum vithu pottu panatha ennu Chella kannu

Saetha panatha sikkanamaa Selavu panna pakkuvamaa
Ammaa kaiyilae koduthu podu Chinna kannu
Unga ammaa kaiyilae koduthu podu Chinna kannu
Avanga aara nooru aakkuvaanga Chella kannu

Song Meaning & Analysis

Beyond the agricultural instructions, the song also instills strong cultural values. It highlights the importance of honesty in labor, the belief that hard work brings good fortune, and the crucial role of family, particularly the mother. The final verses advise saving money wisely and entrusting it to the mother, who is depicted as a symbol of prudence and prosperity, capable of multiplying wealth. The song paints a picture of a self-sufficient, hardworking rural community deeply connected to its land and traditions, celebrating the cycle of cultivation and the rewards it brings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Manapaarai Maadu Katti?

Manapaarai Maadu Katti is sung by டி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன்.

Which movie is Manapaarai Maadu Katti from?

The song Manapaarai Maadu Katti is featured in the movie Makkalai Petra Magarasi.

Who wrote the lyrics for Manapaarai Maadu Katti?

The lyrics for Manapaarai Maadu Katti were written by A. Maruthakasi with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.

Is English translation available for Manapaarai Maadu Katti lyrics?

Yes! Manapaarai Maadu Katti lyrics from Makkalai Petra Magarasi include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Manapaarai Maadu Katti lyrics?

This song is a vibrant celebration of agricultural life and the dignity of labor in rural Tamil Nadu. It vividly describes the entire farming process, from plowing fields with specific regional cattle and equipment (Manapparai bulls, Mayavaram ploughs) to sowing particular rice varieties (Aathooru Kichadi Samba), irrigating, harvesting with help from neighboring districts (Marudha jilla), threshing, and finally taking the produce to market (Pollachi, Virudhunagar) to sell. The lyrics are addressed to a young farmer, Chinnakannu/Chellakannu, guiding him through each step with encouragement and practical advice, emphasizing hard work and the promise of prosperity. Beyond the agricultural instructions, the song also instills strong cultural values. It highlights the importance of honesty in labor, the belief that hard work brings good fortune, and the crucial role of family, particularly the mother. The final verses advise saving money wisely and entrusting it to the mother, who is depicted as a symbol of prudence and prosperity, capable of multiplying wealth. The song paints a picture of a self-sufficient, hardworking rural community deeply connected to its land and traditions, celebrating the cycle of cultivation and the rewards it brings.