- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- C. R. Subburaman, N. Lalitha, Jikki
- Music director
- C. R. Subbaraman
- Movie name
- Dharma Devatha
- Movie release year
- 1952
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Dec 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic devotional-romantic song from 'Dharma Devatha' (1952) expresses deep longing and devotion toward Lord Krishna. The devotee/Gopi passionately invites Krishna to come to her, calling him by affectionate names like Anantha Krishna, Maaya Murali Krishna, and Gopala. She pleads with him to stop teasing or playing tricks and instead grant her eternal bliss and love. The lyrics beautifully blend spiritual surrender with romantic yearning (Nayana/Madhura Bhakti), describing Krishna's anklets, flute playing, and playful nature. The song captures the joyful anticipation of uniting with Krishna, offering garlands, singing songs, and dancing together in delight.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monorhyme / Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Anbaai odivaadaa aanantha krishnaa”
Repetition of ending sounds like 'krishnaa', 'vaaraayo', 'bala' to create rhythmic melodic harmony.
Metaphor (Uruvagandhal)
“Kalaiyamuthae en kaniyamuthae”
Describing Krishna directly as 'Kalaiyamuthae' (nectar of art) and 'kaniyamuthae' (sweet fruit-like nectar).
Alliteration (Moni)
“Maiyalaaguthae manamogam meeruthae”
Repetition of initial consonants/vowels like 'M' in 'Maiyalaaguthae manamogam meeruthae'.
Anaphora
“Anbaai odivaadaa aanantha krishnaa”
Repetition of opening phrases 'Anbaai odivaadaa' across multiple stanzas for emotional intensity.
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Trivia
'Dharma Devatha' (1952) was a prominent bilingual film made in Tamil and Telugu by Gemini Studios / Rohini Pictures, featuring music composed by C. R. Subburaman. Subburaman not only composed the soundtrack but also contributed vocals alongside singers like N. Lalitha and Jikki. Tragically, C. R. Subburaman passed away shortly after working on this movie at a very young age, making this soundtrack one of his final masterworks.
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