Athani Mandabathil Lyrics Meaning | Justice Viswanathan | P. Susheela
P. Susheela performs ‘Athani Mandabathil’ from the Justice Viswanathan album. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer S. Vedhachalam craft a lullaby-like Tamil dialogue between mother and child. The melody supports Susheela’s tender vocal delivery of innocent questions and loving responses.
Athani Mandabathil
P. Susheela • From “Justice Viswanathan”
Lyricist
Kannadasan
Composer
S. Vedhachalam
Athani Mandabathil Lyrics Translation P. Susheela | Justice Viswanathan
The mother describes seeing her own face mirrored in the child’s eyes. Kannadasan writes about stars in kohl-lined eyes and spotted deer dancing in arm movements. The child asks simple questions about gods and goddesses, receiving answers about divine presence everywhere.
Athaani Mandabathil Muthu Muthu PappaIn the grand hall, you are my little pearl.
Athaani Mandabathil Muthu Muthu PappaIn the grand hall, you are my little pearl.
Ammavai Eppodhum En Mugathil PappaYou see your mother reflected in my face, little one.
Athaani Mandabathil Muthu Muthu PappaIn the grand hall, you are my little pearl.
Mai Potta Kangalil Natchathira KoottamIn your kohl-lined eyes, I see a cluster of stars.
Mangaadha Punnagaiyo Thiratchai PazhathottamYour unfading smile is like a sweet vineyard of grapes.
Kai Veesum Baavanaiyil Pulli Maangal AattamIn the way you swing your arms, I see the dance of spotted deer.
Kai Veesum Baavanaiyil Pulli Maangal AattamIn the way you swing your arms, I see the dance of spotted deer.
Adi RaajathiOh, my precious princess.
Maan Kuttinaa EnakkuI really like little deer fawns.
Rombha Pudikkum Ungakitta IrukkaI like them so much; do you have one with you?
Athaani Mandabathil Muthu Muthu PappaIn the grand hall, you are my little pearl.
Ammavai Eppodhum En Mugathil PappaYou see your mother reflected in my face, little one.
Athaani Mandabathil Muthu Muthu PappaIn the grand hall, you are my little pearl.
Pournamiyil Nilavu PonnuOn the full moon, the moon-maiden herself…
Paarkka Vandhaal Kanna…came down to see you, my dear.
Paal Kudikkum Kandru KuttiLike a gentle calf drinking milk…
Thamizhai Thandhaal Amma…mother gave you the sweetness of Tamil.
Thenmadhurai MeenatchiGoddess Meenakshi of Southern Madurai…
Serthanaithaal Amma…she embraced us warmly, my child.
Thenmadhurai MeenatchiGoddess Meenakshi of Southern Madurai…
Serthanaithaal Amma Di Raajathi…she embraced us warmly, oh my princess.
Yaar Andha MeenatchiWho is that ‘Meenakshi’?
Enakku TheriyaadheI don’t know who she is.
Athaani Mandabathil Muthu Muthu PappaIn the grand hall, you are my little pearl.
Ammavai Eppodhum En Mugathil PappaYou see your mother reflected in my face, little one.
Athaani Mandabathil Muthu Muthu PappaIn the grand hall, you are my little pearl.
Podhiyamalai SandhnathaiThe fragrant sandalwood of the Podhigai hills…
