T. M. Soundarajan performs ‘Putrile Paambirukkum’ from the album Tenali Raman. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer Vishwanathan Ramamoorthy shape this theatrical lament about honor lost to disruption.
Putrile Paambirukkum
T. M. Soundarajan • From “Tenali Raman”
What is the meaning of Putrile Paambirukkum Lyrics from Tenali Raman?
Kannadasan contrasts past glory with present ruin. Soundarajan sings ‘our flag once flew at the fort’ before describing a snake invading their home. The lyrics equate this intruder with stolen livelihoods and forced exile.
Puttrilae PaambirukkumSnakes usually live in anthills,
Boothalathil Ulla Muraithat’s just the natural way of the world.
Manaiyilae Paambhu VandhuBut a snake has entered our home,
Enghalai Vaazhavida Ottalaiyaeand it won’t let us live in peace.
Vandhadhoru Paambhu EngalSince that snake arrived and,
Vaazhveduthu Kondathinaalstole our very life away,
Sanyaassa Kolam Vandhuwe’ve taken the form of wandering monks,
Sadai Mudiyai Valarthammaand let our hair grow long and wild.
Kottaiyilae Oru KaalathilaeyeOnce upon a time, at the fort,
Engal Kodi Parandhadhu Ramaariour flag used to fly high, O Rama.
Oru Kutty Vandhaal Andha Neram IrundhavalA young girl arrived back then,
Koondhal Parakkudhu Krishna Hariand now her hair flies wild, O Krishna.
Kottaiyilae Oru KaalathilaeyeOnce upon a time, at the fort,
Engal Kodi Parandhadhu Ramaariour flag used to fly high, O Rama.
Oru Kutty Vandhaal Andha Neram IrundhavalA young girl arrived back then,
Koondhal Parakkudhu Krishna Hariand now her hair flies wild, O Krishna.
Nattai Edhirthitta PagaivargalaiWe once crushed the enemies,
Naliya Vechomae Raamaariwho dared to oppose our land, O Rama.
Ippa Veetukku Vandhaval PattukkuNow we’re troubled, keeping rhythm,
Thaalam Pottu Kalangugirom Krishna Harito the songs of the girl in our home, O Krishna.
Krishnahari Hari RaamariKrishna Hari, Hari Rama.
Hari Krishnahari Raamaari Krishna HariHari Krishna Hari, Rama, Krishna Hari.
Hari Krishnahari Raamaari Krishna HariHari Krishna Hari, Rama, Krishna Hari.
Penni ValarthomWe nurtured this land.
Mannai ValarthomWe enriched the soil.
Pugazh Valarthom RaamaariWe built our reputation, O Rama.
Pennaal ValarthomWe flourished because of women.
Mannai ValarthomWe enriched the soil.
Pugazh Valarthom RaamaariWe built our reputation, O Rama.
Aval Kannai AdithaalBut when she winked her eye,
Thannai Marandhomwe completely forgot ourselves.
Kadan Valarthu Krishn HariWe let our debts grow, O Krishna.
Nattil Pagai Pirandhadhu RaamaariAnd enmity was born in the land, O Rama.
Raamaari KrishnahariRama, Krishna Hari.
Hari Raamari Krishnahari RaamaariHari Rama, Krishna Hari, Rama.
Hari Raamari Krishnahari RaamaariHari Rama, Krishna Hari, Rama.
Hari Raamari Krishnahari RaamaariHari Rama, Krishna Hari, Rama.
Kottaiyilae Oru KaalathilaeyeOnce upon a time, at the fort,
Engal Kodi Parandhadhu Ramaariour flag used to fly high, O Rama.
Oru Kutty Vandhaal Andha Neram IrundhavalA young girl arrived back then,
Koondhal Parakkudhu Krishna Hariand now her hair flies wild, O Krishna.
Putrile Paambirukkum Music Video
Tenali Raman’s ‘Putrile Paambirukkum’ lyrics translation reveals how external forces can destroy stability. The song examines irreversible damage through Kannadasan’s snake metaphor.