Tamil Thai Vazhthu Padal

Neeraarum Kadaludutha Nilamadanthai kezhilozhugum

       Seeraarum Vadhanamena Thigazh Bharatha Kandamithil

Thekkanamum Adhirsirandha Draavida Nal Thirunaadum

       Thakkasiru Pirainudhalum Tharitthanarum Thilakamuthey

Atthilaka Vaasanaipol Anaithulagum Inbamura

       Etthisayum Pugazh Manakka Irundha Perum Thamizhanange !

                                                                                          Thamizhanage !

Unseerilamai Thiram Viyandhu
     Seyal Marandhu Vazhthudhume!
                                         Vazhthudhume!
                                                    Vazzhthudhume!

                                  

                                             -- Manonmaniam Sundram Pillai