- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- R. Sudharsanam
- Movie name
- Mani Magudam
- Movie release year
- 1966
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Apr 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This duet written by lyricist Kannadasan features a profound philosophical contrast between optimism and impending tragedy. While the male protagonist perceives nature's morning beauty—sunrise, blooming flowers, joyful birds, and dancing peacocks—as symbols of life, hope, and joy, the female protagonist responds with brooding foresight, interpreting these very sights as fleeting moments that mask impending death, traps, or closure.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor & Juxtaposition
“Aadhavan udhithaan malai melae ... Adhu ariyaadhoo varum asthamanam”
The contrast between the male lead's optimistic imagery of sunrise (Aadhavan) and the female lead's ominous counter-perspective of sunset (Asthamanam) serves as a metaphor for impermanence and mortality.
Emonai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)
“Aadhavan udhithaan malai melae / Indha azhagu gopura silai melae”
The Tamil poetic tradition of Emonai is seen where the initial sounds/syllables of words align, such as 'Aadhavan' and 'Aada' or 'Vedan' and 'Aattam'.
Symbolism
“Vedan valaiyai virithathu ariyaamal”
Nature elements like the smiling flower (short life), white dove (innocence), hunter's net (inevitable doom), and dancing peacock represent the fragile, transitory nature of human existence.
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Trivia
Mani Magudam (1966) starred S. S. Rajendran and Jayalalithaa. The soundtrack composed by R. Sudharsanam was widely acclaimed for its rich classical melodies and Kannadasan's deep philosophical lyricism.
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