Namitha Babu voices Vairamuthu’s lyrics in Endraavathu Oru Naal, composed by N.R. Raghunanthan. The track establishes cattle bells as sacred temple sounds. Rural rhythms shape the melodic framework, framing livestock as central to farm life.
Released: October 5, 2021
Maattu Mani Saththam
N.R. Raghunanthan | Namitha Babu • From “Endraavathu Oru Naal”
Endraavathu Oru Naal’s Maattu Mani Saththam Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Vairamuthu describes how two cattle become family – their names omitted from ration cards reveal their unofficial kinship. The lyrics reject wealth demands: “No gold or mansions needed/A pair of cattle brings contentment.”
Maattu Mani SaththamThe sound of cattle bells.
Enga Koyil Mani SaththamIt’s the sound of our temple bells.
Maattu Saani VaasamThe scent of cattle dung.
Enga Parambaraiya SuththumIt defines our family’s heritage.
Maattu Mani SaththamThe sound of cattle bells.
Enga Koyil Mani SaththamIt’s the sound of our temple bells.
Maattu Saani VaasamThe scent of cattle dung.
Enga Parambaraiya SuththumIt defines our family’s heritage.
Veedillaama IruppathunduPeople can survive without a home.
Manusha SaadhiThat’s how the human race is.
Aana Maadilladha IruppadhillaBut they can’t live without cattle.
Uzhavar SaadhiThat’s how the farming race is.
Sella Pillaiyodu MoththamWith our darling child.
Rendu Peru NaangaWe’re only two people.
Sevala Kaalai RendumWith the two ginger bulls.
Serthu Naalu PeruthaangaWe’re actually four people.
Eesan Thandha MaaduThese cattle from God.
Rendum Enga PillaiyachuBoth have become our children.
Ration Card Ezhuthum BodhuWhen writing the ‘ration card’.
Peru Vittu PochuTheir names were left out.
Maattu Mani SaththamThe sound of cattle bells.
Enga Koyil Mani SaththamIt’s the sound of our temple bells.
Maattu Saani VaasamThe scent of cattle dung.
Enga Parambaraiya SuththumIt defines our family’s heritage.
Veedillaama IruppathunduPeople can survive without a home.
Manusha SaadhiThat’s how the human race is.
Aana Maadilladha IruppadhillaBut they can’t live without cattle.
Uzhavar SaadhiThat’s how the farming race is.
Sella Pillaiyodu MoththamWith our darling child.
Rendu Peru NaangaWe’re only two people.
Sevala Kaalai RendumWith the two ginger bulls.
Serthu Naalu PeruthaangaWe’re actually four people.
Eesan Thandha MaaduThese cattle from God.
Rendum Enga PillaiyachuBoth have become our children.
Ration Card Ezhuthum BodhuWhen writing the ‘ration card’.
Peru Vittu PochuTheir names were left out.
Katti Vacha Kaala MaattuFor the bull that’s tied up.
Kazhuthu Mani OasaiyileTo the sound of its neck bell.
Satti Vechu Thanni ThelippaShe sprinkles water with a pot.
Thaai Oruthi VaasaiyileA mother stands at the entrance.
Katti Vacha Kaala MaattuFor the bull that’s tied up.
Kazhuthu Mani OasaiyileTo the sound of its neck bell.
Satti Vechu Thanni ThelippaShe sprinkles water with a pot.
Thaai Oruthi VaasaiyileA mother stands at the entrance.
Peththa Pulla PasiyaaraSo her own child can satisfy its hunger.
Peththa Pulla PasiyaaraSo her own child can satisfy its hunger.
Oththamaiyu OttayilaThrough a single gap.
Sevala Maadu ThingudhaanuTo see if the ginger bull is eating.
Etti Paappa AasaiyilaShe peeks out with longing.
Kodi Panam VenaameI don’t want millions in cash.
Ponnum Porulum VenaameI don’t want gold or riches.
Maadimaane VenaameI don’t need a grand mansion.
Sodi Maadu Rendu PodhumeA pair of cattle is enough for me.
Maattu Mani Saththam Music Video
Agrarian values anchor this Tamil song’s perspective. The Maattu Mani Saththam lyrics translation presents cattle as divine gifts within Endraavathu Oru Naal’s portrayal of farm life priorities.