kaaththida
காத்திட- ṭ ḍ — t and d with the tongue tip curled back
- th — a soft t with the tongue against the teeth, not the English 'th'
- aa ee oo ē ō — long vowels: hold them twice as long
To protect, guard, preserve
Meaning
Kaaththida means to protect, guard, or preserve. It appears in lyrics when a character, often a deity or a virtuous individual, is upholding a promise, a dharma, or safeguarding someone or something. This infinitive verb form signifies an act of fulfilling a duty or ensuring safety.
In the songs
mannan sol kaaththida
To protect the king's word
Dasharathan Than · Unknown
mannan sol kaaththida
To protect the king's word
Dasharathan Than · Unknown
mannan sol kaaththida maram uri sadai thariththu
To protect the king's word, wearing bark garments and matted hair
Dasharathan Than · Unknown
mannan sol kaaththida maram uri sadai thariththu
To protect the king's word, wearing bark garments and matted hair
Dasharathan Than · Unknown