- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- T. R. Pappa
- Movie name
- Seeman Petra Selvangal
- Movie release year
- 1962
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Jun 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This emotional song expresses the irreplaceable role of a mother in maintaining peace and unity within a family. The speaker grieves the absence of her mother, noting that despite having love, virtue, and affection in one's heart, true tranquility remains elusive without maternal presence. The lyrics contrast the disciplining nature of a father with the soothing warmth of a mother, emphasizing how a mother acts as the vital anchor that prevents siblings from drifting apart or suffering distress.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Anbum aasaiyum panbum paasamum”
Repetition of initial vocalic and consonantal sounds ('a' and 'p') to create rhythmic flow.
Antithesis
“Thandhai adipathuvum / Thaaiyaar anaipadhuvum”
Juxtaposition of contrasting parental actions (father's strict discipline versus mother's comforting embrace).
Rhetorical Question
“Indha ulaginilae iyarkaiyin thathuvamaa”
Posing a reflective question about family balance as an inherent rule of nature.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Ammaa nee illai amaidhi illai / Vazhvil amaidhi illai amaidhi illai”
Repetition of the refrain 'Amaidhi illai' (There is no peace) to intensify the emotional feeling of grief.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1962 Tamil film 'Seeman Petra Selvangal', this heart-touching melody composed by T. R. Pappa highlights P. Susheela's expressive vocals and A. Maruthakasi's poignant lyricism on maternal devotion.
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