While there are legions of his fans who will swear by his charms, for me the enduring legacy of MGR will be his 'Thathuva Padalgal'(Philosophical Songs). MGR's sense of music was always nothing short of terrific. He leveraged simple, sweet and lilting music to communicate the highest philosophical concepts in a simple language to reach the masses. With his trademark magical swish of his hands he made a fervent attempt to awake and arise the masses. Am happy to share the link of "Unnai Arinthal" translated as 'Know Thyself'.
Translation of the lyric( Quite a struggle, hope the tamil purist pardon me with this juvenile attempt)
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Know Thyself!! Know Thyself!!!
Mentally be prepared for Worldly struggles
Weather the highs and los of your life with your self esteem intact
It is the seeds of self respect that elicit wondrous admiration.
In the self awareness and self respect are sown the seeds of leadership
When you walk in august company, you must be thought as the first amongst equals.
And you must be agreed and accepted as a flawless leader
Know Thyself!! know Thyself!!!
Mentally be prepared for Worldly struggles
Weather the highs and los of your life with your self esteem intact
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Also happy to share the youtubes links of 'Emarathe Emmarathe"(Do not cheat and Don't Get cheated), and "Thoongathe Thambi Thoongathe"( Do not waste your time lazing around), probably the first MGR Thathuva Padal and Thirudathey Papa(Do not rob, dear child)
Unnai Arindhal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49U8Fz_d0ro
Ematradhey Ematradhey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb6DuN5LvuQ
Thirudathey papa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzN8Fs2AYc4
Thoongadhey thambi thoongathey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUEB_61rhZI
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