Muthashi Song !!!

When I was a kid, (On demand!!) my dad will sing a Mallu song for me. I keep my head on his chest and listen to the song ardently.

It went something like this..(I don’t remember the exact lyrics)


“Kayalinn akare pokan enniku oru kalivallom undayirrunnu...
enniku oru kallivallom undayiruunnu…

Kathakal parayan…kali vanji thozhayan..muthassi undayirrunnu…
enniku oru muthassi undayirrunnu……”


Meaning of the lyrics /Story....

Once upon a time, in a village situated near a lake, there lived a Muthassi (grandmother)and her Unni (grandson). Every evening, Muthassi and Unni went to a temple,situated on the opposite bank of the lake. On their way to the temple, Muthassi used to row the boat, tell fairy tales and sing Kathakali songs.

Days went by…

One evening, nature showed its fury. Dark clouds engulfed the sky. It started raining heavily. Muthassi asked Unni to stay at home. She said she will go to the temple and pray on his behalf. Unni didn't listen to her and started crying. He wept hard and kept saying "Please don't go Ma..Please don't leave me alone".

She didn't listen to him. She left in that cursed boat... all alone. Soon only a silhouette of her boat was visible in the storm. Next morning, villagers found that empty wooden chariot, in the middle of the lake.


At the end of the song, tears start rolling down my cheeks…..And in between my sobs, I ask Dad to sing 'The Muthashi' song again… :)

Story Time...(For Kidz)

Once there lived a man named Anonymous in a village called Known. His village was located in one of the mountain valleys of Mt. Famous. Mt. Famous was a popular tourist destination. Its’ lush green valleys and apple trees attracted tourists from all over the world.

Anonymous had a crush on Fame, the most beautiful lady in Known. She was daughter of Success, the apple plantation owner. Anonymous’ father Misery and his mother Hunger worked in one of the plantations owned by Success. With such an unimpressive family background, it was impossible for Anonymous to get Fame as his life partner.

One day Anonymous left his village in search of Wealth, saint from the city of Gold. He walked through dark and dense Hardwork forest. He swam across river Impossible. Finally he reached at a detour to Gold, the village called Luck. Villagers were not at all friendly. They asked Anonymous to either give them 1000 Braves (local currency) or return back. After leaving his small home called Comfort, anonymous had made lots of Braves during his journey. He paid the villagers and reached the city of Gold. Wealth liked Anonymous straightaway. He packed his bag and accompanied Anonymous on his way back to Known. Wealth promised to stay with Anonymous as long as he will cross forests and rivers to bring his medicines from Gold. With the magical powers of Wealth, Anonymous built a big house. He bought apple plantations. Success was impressed with Anonymous and he married his daughter to Anonymous. Soon after their marriage, Anonymous changed his name to Well Known.

Mr. and Mrs. Well Known lived happily ever after.