
Petha Manasu Lyrics
From the movie Enna Petha Raasa
Petha Manasu Song Lyrics is the track from Enna Petha Raasa Tamil Film – 1989, Starring Ramarajan, Rupini, Goundamani, Rajkiran, Srividya, Vinu Chakravarthy, Shari, Senthil, Thideer Kannaiya, G Srinivasan. This song was sung by இளையராஜா. The music was composed by Ilayaraja. Lyrics works penned by Ilaiyaraja.
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Peththa manasu suththathilum suththamadaa
Intha pilla manasu piththathilum piththmadaa
Dheivam adhu thaayikku keezhathaan
Enthan thaai avalum saamikku melathaan
Antha dheivam adhu thaayikku keezhathaan
Enthan thaai avalum saamikku melathaan
Peththa manasu suththathilum suththamadaa
Intha pilla manasu piththathilum piththmadaa
Verum kaiya veesi kondu Veragu somanthu viththu
Iravaa pagalaa dhenam dhenam ozhachchathu Sarugu porukki vanthu saatham vadichchu thanthu
Pasiyae theriyaa maganaa valaththathum
Eththana thaayinga namma tamil naattilae
En thaayi avala pol yaaru intha oorlae
Thiyaagi yaaru thiyaagi yaarum illae podaa
Thaayin kaala vanangi kumbittitu vaadaa
Avathaan koyil avathaan olagam
Peththa manasu suththathilum suththamadaa
Intha pilla manasu piththathilum piththmadaa
Mannil varum chedi kodigal
Evvalavu vagaigalthaan
Maramo kodiyo thanni mattum onnaethaan
Pala vidha marangal enna maraththula pazhangal enna
Neraththil rushiyil ovvonnum verathaan
Pazhamaai pazhuththathaal milagaai inikkumaa
Kaayaai iruppathaal koiyyaa kasakkumaa
Nalla vayiththil poranthaa nallavanaethaandaa
Kettathu seiyya maattaan vallavanaethaandaa
Avanae manithan adhai nee unaru
Peththa manasu suththathilum suththamadaa
Intha pilla manasu piththathilum piththmadaa
Dheivam adhu thaayikku keezhathaan
Enthan thaai avalum saamikku melathaan
Antha dheivam adhu thaayikku keezhathaan
Enthan thaai avalum saamikku melathaan
Peththa manasu suththathilum suththamadaa
Intha pilla manasu piththathilum piththmadaa…
Song Meaning & Analysis
This song is a heartfelt ode to the unparalleled love and sacrifice of a mother. The lyrics emphasize that a mother's heart is the epitome of purity, contrasting it with the often-erratic nature of a child's heart. The singer elevates the mother's status above even God, highlighting her selfless efforts, such as toiling day and night, selling firewood, and gathering dry leaves to ensure her child never experiences hunger.
The song further explores the idea that true character stems from one's origins, using metaphors of plants and fruits. It suggests that just as a chili won't turn sweet by ripening or a guava bitter by being raw, a person born from a 'good womb' (implying good upbringing and values) will inherently be good and capable. The central theme revolves around profound gratitude and reverence for the mother, portraying her as the ultimate temple and the entire world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Petha Manasu?
Petha Manasu is sung by இளையராஜா.
Which movie is Petha Manasu from?
The song Petha Manasu is featured in the movie Enna Petha Raasa.
Who wrote the lyrics for Petha Manasu?
The lyrics for Petha Manasu were written by Ilaiyaraja with music composed by Ilayaraja.
Is English translation available for Petha Manasu lyrics?
Yes! Petha Manasu lyrics from Enna Petha Raasa include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Petha Manasu lyrics?
This song is a heartfelt ode to the unparalleled love and sacrifice of a mother. The lyrics emphasize that a mother's heart is the epitome of purity, contrasting it with the often-erratic nature of a child's heart. The singer elevates the mother's status above even God, highlighting her selfless efforts, such as toiling day and night, selling firewood, and gathering dry leaves to ensure her child never experiences hunger. The song further explores the idea that true character stems from one's origins, using metaphors of plants and fruits. It suggests that just as a chili won't turn sweet by ripening or a guava bitter by being raw, a person born from a 'good womb' (implying good upbringing and values) will inherently be good and capable. The central theme revolves around profound gratitude and reverence for the mother, portraying her as the ultimate temple and the entire world.
Song Details
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