- Lyricist
- Kasthuri Raja
- Singers
- Gangai Amaran, S. P. Sailaja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Veera Thalattu
- Movie release year
- 1998
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Oct 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Amman Kovil Vaasalilae from Veera Thalattu (1998) is an energetic Tamil folk song that weaves deep spiritual faith with themes of justice and retribution. Set against the vibrant backdrop of a village festival at a Goddess temple, the song describes devotees gathering to offer sweet rice (pongal) and traditional prayers while celebrating divine power. The lyricist conveys that human actions are constantly accounted for by the Mother Goddess, who serves as the ultimate arbiter of justice. Metaphorically, the song warns wrongdoers that their temporary dominance will end when divine retribution arrives. Using rural imagery such as sunrise bringing light, fire being uncontainable, and tigers standing fearless against foxes, the lyrics assert that truth and righteousness will inevitably triumph over deception and oppression.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Oru pasundholukkul puliyae”
Compares a deceptive and treacherous villain to a tiger hidden inside a cow's skin.
Rhetorical Question
“Pulithaan nariya kandu / Padhungi adangidumaa”
Uses a rhetorical question to state that a courageous person or divine force will never back down or hide from lesser threats like a fox.
Visual Imagery
“Vembeduthu sooleduthu / Aaththaa vaaraa”
Evokes striking imagery of the fierce Mother Goddess wielding sacred neem leaves and a trident to destroy evil.
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Trivia
Veera Thalattu (1998) was written and directed by Kasthuri Raja, who also authored the lyrics for the soundtrack composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja.
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