T. M. Soundarajan delivers a powerful Tamil ode in ‘Thaai Naadithe’ from the album Paattaliyin Sabatham. Kambadasan’s lyrics and O. P. Nayyar’s composition create a celebratory anthem about national pride and bravery.
Thaai Naadithe
T. M. Soundarajan • From “Paattaliyin Sabatham”
Paattaliyin Sabatham’s Thaai Naadithe Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Kambadasan declares women protect virtue while soldiers refuse retreat. The lines ‘Ingae Pengal Karppin Kaappalar’ and ‘Porkkalam Pugunthaal Naam Pin Pogom’ emphasize moral strength and battlefield resolve.
Thaai Naadithe VeeramigunthorkkaeThis motherland belongs to the brave.
Nava Vaalibarkkae Mei KaadhalarkkaeIt belongs to the new youth and true lovers.
Innaattukkae EedaeIs there an equal to this land?
Innaattukkae Eedae VerillaiyeThere is truly no equal to this land.
Innaadthe Ulagin PeroliyaeThis land is the great light of the world.
Ingae Anjaa Nenjam PattaalarHere are the soldiers with fearless hearts.
Ingae Pengal Karppin KaappalarHere, women are the guardians of virtue.
Ingae Kaname KelirHere, the gathering is kin.
Ingae Kaname Kelir Marudham PolHere, the gathering is kin like the clans of the Marudham lands.
Pattaaligal Saanthi Mannin MaelWorkers find peace upon this soil.
Poonkombil Vasantha Thaen AadalSpring honey dances on the flower branch.
Oonjam Mael Penmaan PaaindhaadalA doe-eyed woman sways on the swing.
Ingae Sirikkindraan ChandiranHere, the moon is smiling.
Ingae Sirikkindraan Chandiran Paal PolaeHere, the moon is smiling bright as milk.
Sezhum Rojaa Sirippae KannamelaeA lush rose’s smile blooms on the cheek.
Oru Pakkam Nokkum IlaiyoneThe youth look on from one side.
Oru Pakkam Paayum Kanai ThaaneThe arrow flies on the other side.
Ingae Nijam Nidham PoojaiHere, truth is the daily worship.
Ingae Nidham Nidham Poojai ThirunaalaeHere, daily worship is a festival.
Sabtha Melamum Thaalamum Kadal PolaeThe seven notes and beats roar like the ocean.
Nalnanbarkku Aaviyae Tharuvom NaamWe’ll give our very lives for good friends.
Pagaivan Naadil Kolai Vaalae NaamWe are the killing sword in the enemy’s land.
Porkkalam Pugunthaal NaamIf we enter the battlefield,
Porkkalam Pugunthaal Naam Pin PogomIf we enter the battlefield, we won’t retreat.
Vegu Kadinamae Vellal Naam SaagomConquering us is hard; we’d rather die.
Thaai Naadithe Music Video
Kambadasan anchors the Thaai Naadithe lyrics meaning in cultural identity and sacrifice. The song’s translation shows warriors preferring death over defeat for their motherland’s honor.