- Lyricist
- T. K. Krishnasami
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Arunagirinathar
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Sept 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a deeply philosophical and moral lullaby/instructional track from the devotional film 'Arunagirinathar' (1964). It emphasizes the sacred, interchangeable relationship between a mother's selfless love and divine grace. The lyrics draw parallels between motherly care and nature's cycle, such as rain replenishing dried-up land, reassuring that divine providence always steps in when earthly supports fade.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Agamum puramum arivaai nee / Arindhae avvazhi nadappaai nee”
Matching of the second consonant in consecutive lines (e.g., 'Mannil' and 'Vaanam' featuring matching syllable rhythm/consonance, or 'Agamum' and 'Arindhae').
Monaai (Alliteration/Initial rhyming)
“Mozhiyil mudhumai thamizhaagum”
Repetition of the initial letter across words in a line.
Upama (Simile)
“Valluvan seidha marai polae”
Comparing moral righteousness directly to Thiruvalluvar's Thirukkural using 'polae' (like).
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Trivia
The film 'Arunagirinathar' showcases the life of the famous 15th-century Tamil poet-saint who composed the Thiruppugazh hymns. The music was composed by G. Ramanathan, one of the greatest grandmasters of early Tamil film music, making this one of his final iconic soundtracks.
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