Thannai Arindhu Lyrics Meaning: Ratha Kanneer | C. S. Jayaraman

C. S. Jayaraman performs ‘Thannai Arindhu’ from the album *Ratha Kanneer*, setting Mahakavi Baharathiyar’s philosophical Tamil poetry to contemplative Carnatic music. The track combines Jayaraman’s vocal depth with challenging questions about spiritual authenticity.

Thannai Arindhu Lyrics Meaning: Ratha Kanneer | C. S. Jayaraman

Thannai Arindhu

C. S. Jayaraman • From “Ratha Kanneer”

Lyricist
Mahakavi Baharathiyar
Composer
C. S. Jayaraman

Ratha Kanneer’s Thannai Arindhu Tamil Lyrics English Meaning

Mahakavi Baharathiyar dismisses empty rituals, comparing scripture study to ‘useless threads.’ The lyricist contrasts self-aware individuals who stay quiet with those who perform ignorance loudly. Repeated calls to ‘dance, O snake’ symbolize shedding ego like reptilian skin.

Thannai Yarinthozhuguvaar Thannai MaraippaarThose who know the self, they stay unseen
Thannai Yariyaathavarae Thannai KaattuvaarWhile the clueless just flaunt their scene
Thannai Yarinthozhuguvaar Thannai MaraippaarThose who know the self, they stay unseen
Thannai Yariyaathavarae Thannai KaattuvaarWhile the clueless just flaunt their scene
Pinnaiyoru Kadavulai Pena NinaiyaarThey seek no other god to praise
Pinnaiyoru Kadavulai Pena NinaiyaarThey seek no other god to praise
Peroliyai Penuvaayendrodu PaambeDance and worship the Great Light, O Snake
Peroliyai Penuvaayendrodu PaambeDance and worship the Great Light, O Snake
Aadu Paambe Aadu PaambeDance, O Snake, dance, O Snake
Aadu Paambe Aadu PaambeDance, O Snake, dance, O Snake
Peroliyai Penuvaayendrodu PaambeWorship the Great Light and run, O Snake
Uliyitta Karsilaiyil Undo UnarchiDoes a chiseled stone idol feel any pain?
Uliyitta Karsilaiyil Undo UnarchiDoes a chiseled stone idol feel any pain?
Ulagaththin Moodarukundo UnarchiDo the world’s fools have a thought in their brain?
Puliyitta Sembinilae KuttrampomoDoes scouring the copper wash out the stain?
Puliyitta Sembinilae KuttrampomoDoes scouring the copper wash out the stain?
Annyaanam Pogaathu Moodarkondraadu PaambeIgnorance clings to the fools, dance, O Snake
Poosai Seithathaal Suththa Pothaam VarumoDoes empty worship make true wisdom start?
Poosai Seithathaal Pothaam VarumoDoes ritual alone bring light to the heart?
Bhoomi Valanj Seithathanaar PunniyamundoDoes circling the earth really set you apart?
Aasaiyattra Kaalaththilaeyae Aadhi VashthuvaiWhen desire is dead, the Primal Truth awakes
Aasaiyattra Kaalaththilaeyae Aadhi VashthuvaiWhen desire is dead, the Primal Truth awakes
Adaiyaalaamendru Thuninthaadu PaambeClaim that prize boldly and dance, O Snake
Aadu Paambe Aadu PaambeDance, O Snake, dance, O Snake
Aadu Paambe Aadu PaambeDance, O Snake, dance, O Snake
Aasaiyattra Adaiyaalam Endru Aadu PaambeMark the death of desire and dance, O Snake
Sathurvetha Maaruvagai Saasthiram PalaFour Vedas, six shastras, scriptures galore
Sathurvetha Maaruvagai Saasthiram PalaFour Vedas, six shastras, scriptures galore
Thanthiram Puraanangalai Saattru MaagamamTantras, Puranas, Agamas and more
Vidha Vidhamaana Veru NoolgalumAll the diverse books that stack on the floor
Vidha Vidhamaana Veru NoolgalumAll the diverse books that stack on the floor
Veenaana Noolgalendraadu PaambeAre just useless threads, say it and dance, O Snake
Aadu Paambe Aadu PaambeDance, O Snake, dance, O Snake
Aadu Paambe Aadu PaambeDance, O Snake, dance, O Snake

Thannai Arindhu Music Video

‘Thannai Arindhu’ lyrics translation advocates internal awakening over external worship. C. S. Jayaraman’s composition pairs Baharathiyar’s radical ideas with precise melodic phrasing, questioning idolatry and scriptural authority directly.