- Lyricist
- Trichy Thiyagarajan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, Chorus
- Music director
- S. Rajeswara Rao
- Movie name
- Bhakta Prahlada
- Movie release year
- 1967
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Aug 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a soul-stirring devotional prayer sung by young Prahlada invoking Lord Vishnu. Addressing the Almighty through His divine attributes—the ocean-colored blue Lord and the savior who wipes away sins—Prahlada expresses his profound gratitude for life and spiritual wisdom.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Thooya deiva thendrale”
Compares Lord Vishnu's gentle and comforting divine presence to a soothing breeze.
Visual Imagery
“Aazhi soozh vanna Neela meghaa”
Uses vivid color imagery of deep ocean and blue clouds ('Neela megham') to evoke the traditional depiction of Lord Vishnu.
Emonai (Tamil Initial Rhyme)
“Nanmai theemai kaatiyae / Unmai bakthi ootinaai”
Rhyming structure and phonetic harmony across alternating devotional phrases.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Emmai kakka vaa”
The repeated imperative 'Emmai kakka vaa' underlines the urgency and depth of the devotee's surrender and plea for divine protection.
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Trivia
This song is from the classic 1967 mythological film 'Bhakta Prahlada', produced by AVM Productions. Sung masterfully by P. Susheela, the song captures the unwavering devotion (Bhakti) of Prahlada toward Lord Vishnu, set to timeless music composed by legendary maestro S. Rajeswara Rao.
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