M.S. Rajeswari performs ‘Maadugal Meithidum’ from the album Jathagam. Lyricist T.K. Sundara Vadhyar and composer R. Govarthanam shape this devotional piece. The track balances Krishna’s divine power with mischievous energy.
Maadugal Meithidum
M. S. Rajeswari • From “Jathagam”
Maadugal Meithidum Lyrics Translation (from “Jathagam”)
Krishna lifts mountains like parasols and reveals entire worlds inside his mouth. He steals saris from bathing gopis, then claims innocence. These actions display both supernatural strength and playful charm.
Maadugal Meithidum PaiyanHe’s the boy who herds the cattle
Pasu Maadugal Meithidum PaiyanHe’s the boy who herds the cows
Thannai Madhipavarkkae MeiyanHe’s true to those who honor him
Ivan Vaanavarkkum Puvi MaanidarkkumFor the gods above and men below
Sugha Varamalikkum AiyyanHe’s the Lord granting gifts of joy
Maadugal Meithidum PaiyanHe’s the boy who herds the cattle
Thannai Madhipavarkkae MeiyanHe’s true to those who honor him
Ivan Vaanavarkkum Puvi MaanidarkkumFor the gods above and men below
Sugha Varamalikkum AiyyanHe’s the Lord granting gifts of joy
Malaiyai Kudaiyaai YendhiduvenHe lifts the mountain like a parasol
Visha Maduvil Thaniyaai NeendhiduvaanHe swims the poison pool alone
Malaiyai Kudaiyaai YendhiduvenHe lifts the mountain like a parasol
Visha Maduvil Thaniyaai NeendhiduvaanHe swims the poison pool alone
Maadhargal Alara Selaigal ThirudiStealing saris while the maidens scream
Maraindhae Solvaan PolladhavanThe naughty rascal hides and speaks
Ivan Vanavarkkum Puvi MaanidarukkumFor the gods above and men below
Sugha Varamalikkum AiyyanHe’s the Lord granting gifts of joy
Mannai Thindru Than Vaayinil UlagamHe eats the dirt and shows the world
Valarvadhellam KaatiThat grows inside his mouth
Mannai Thindru Than Vaayinil UlagamHe eats the dirt and shows the world
Valarvadhellam KaatiThat grows inside his mouth
Maaikaiyinaal Yaaraiyum VendruHe conquers all with magic tricks
Mayakkiduvan MalaiyadhavanThe mountain lord who mesmerizes us
Maaikaiyinaal Yaaraiyum VendruHe conquers all with magic tricks
Mayakkiduvan MalaiyadhavanThe mountain lord who mesmerizes us
Valiya Meen Periya Aamai VaraghaGreat Fish, Giant Turtle, and the Boar
Vadivamellaam EdupaanHe takes on every form
Valiya Meen Periya Aamai VaraghaGreat Fish, Giant Turtle, and the Boar
Vadivamellaam EdupaanHe takes on every form
Maanidar Kaana Jaala MigundhaA magic spectacle for human eyes
Maaya VinodhanaeHe’s the mysterious wonder
Ivan Vanavarkkum Puvi MaanidarukkumFor the gods above and men below
Sugha Varamalikkum AiyyanHe’s the Lord granting gifts of joy
Paal Thayir Vennai Paanaiyil MoozhgiDunking into pots of milk and butter
Paiya Nadanthae AaduvaanHe tiptoes as he dances
Paal Thayir Vennai Paanaiyil MoozhgiDunking into pots of milk and butter
Paiya Nadanthae AaduvaanHe tiptoes as he dances
Adhai Paarthidil Thanadhu Pandhai ThediIf caught, he claims he sought his ball
Paarthen Endre Ooduven“I only looked!” he cries and runs
Paarthidil Thanadhu Pandhai ThediIf caught, he claims he sought his ball
Paarthen Endre Ooduven“I only looked!” he cries and runs
Ivan Vanavarkkum Puvi MaanidarukkumFor the gods above and men below
Sugha Varamalikkum AiyyanHe’s the Lord granting gifts of joy
Maadugal Meithidum PaiyanHe’s the boy who herds the cattle
Pasu Maadugal Meithidum PaiyanHe’s the boy who herds the cows
Thannai Madhipavarkkae MeiyanHe’s true to those who honor him
Ivan Vaanavarkkum Puvi MaanidarkkumFor the gods above and men below
Sugha Varamalikkum AiyyanHe’s the Lord granting gifts of joy
Maadugal Meithidum Music Video
Searching for Maadugal Meithidum lyrics translation reveals Krishna’s approachable duality. Vadhyar frames divinity as joyful interaction, not distant reverence. Govarthanam’s traditional melody supports this accessible theology.