- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Vaazhkai Padagu
- Movie release year
- 1965
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Jul 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song from Vaazhkai Padagu (1965) celebrates the fidelity, self-respect, and moral strength of womanhood. Poet Kannadasan conveys that while womanly beauty can be appreciated by a thousand admirers, a woman's heart is dedicated solely to her chosen partner. Love is framed as a sacred, singular bond where two distinct souls merge into one unified entity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Sol sol sol.. thozhi sol sol sol”
Repetition of words like 'Sol sol sol' and 'Nil nil nil' creates rhythmic urgency and emphasizes the assertion of truth and command.
Anaphora / Initial Rhyme (Moonaai / Monai)
“Ondrae kaadhal ondrae inbam / Ondrae vazhvin needhi”
Repetition of 'Ondrae' at the beginning of consecutive lines underscores the singular nature of true love and life's moral truth.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Maanum pennum oru jaadhi”
Comparing women to deer ('Maanum pennum oru jaadhi') highlights gentleness and vulnerability coupled with intrinsic dignity.
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Trivia
Vaazhkai Padagu (1965) stars Gemini Ganesan and Devika, and was a Tamil remake of the Hindi hit film 'Pooja Ke Phool'. The music was composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy, and the song was rendered by P. Susheela and L. R. Eswari.
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