- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Suseela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Lakshmi Kalyanam
- Movie release year
- 1968
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Feb 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song features a heroine addressing Lord Krishna in a spirit of Nindastuti (praising or questioning God through grief and accusation). As she journey spiritually towards Brindavan, she questions her fate and asks why her life is filled with sorrow while mythology records Krishna's protection for devotion, such as fulfilling Draupadi's vow or blessing His divine consorts with auspicious marital joy (kungumam). Through vivid imagery comparing the rushing Ganges to the endless tears of suffering women, she questions whether Lord Krishna's heart has turned to stone. The song expresses a deep yearning for divine grace, justice, and spiritual refuge amid earthly despair.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kungumam anindhaal un dhevi / Than koondhalai mudithaal paanjaali”
The second consonant sound 'ng/n' (u-ng-gumam / ko-n-dhalai) creates a harmonic rhythm between lines.
Hyperbole / Metaphor
“Gangaiyin vellam thanneero / Illai kanniyargal vidum kanneero”
The lyricist poetically metaphors the vast waters of the river Ganges to the accumulated tears shed by suffering maidens.
Metaphor
“Kannanin manamum kal manamo”
Compares Krishna's unyielding heart to hard stone ('kal manam') to emphasize his apparent indifference to her plight.
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Trivia
The song 'Brindhaavanathirkku varugindren' from Lakshmi Kalyanam (1968) features music composed by M. S. Viswanathan, lyrics by Kannadasan, and vocals by P. Susheela. The film starred Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa.
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