- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Thiruvarutchelvar
- Movie release year
- 1967
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Oct 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This devotional song from the classic movie Thiruvarutchelvar expresses deep reverence to Lord Shiva and Goddess Sakthi. It urges believers to surrender to the divine feet of Shiva, seek the philosophy of the Vedas, wear holy symbols like sacred ash (Vibhooti) and vermilion (Kungumam), and constantly chant the Panchakshara (five-letter) mantra 'Namasivaya'. Furthermore, it emphasizes the Shaivite ethos that serving God's devotees is equivalent to serving God himself.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Aadhi sivan thaal panindhu / Engal aadhi sakthi naayagiyin”
The second consonant 'dhi' (தி) rhymes across lines 'Aadhi' (ஆதி) and 'Aadhi' (ஆதி). Also seen in 'Anjezhuththai' and 'Nenjil'.
Monaai (Alliteration / First letter matching)
“Avan adiyavarkkum anbarukkum”
The starting sound 'A' repeats in 'Aadhi' and 'Arul', as well as 'Avan', 'adiyavarkkum', and 'anbarukkum'.
Anaphora (Repetition for emphasis)
“Aadhi sivan thaal panindhu / Arul peruvomae”
The refrain 'Aadhi sivan thaal panindhu / Arul peruvomae' is repeated throughout to reinforce devotion.
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Trivia
Thiruvarutchelvar (1967) is a biographical devotional drama film starring Sivaji Ganesan, centered on the lives of Shaivite saints (Nayanmars) like Thirunavukkarasar and Sundarar. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, and the song was sung by P. Susheela and T. M. Soundararajan with lyrics penned by Kannadasan.
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