- Lyricist
- Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
- Singer
- Seerkazhi Govindarajan
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Karpukkarasi
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Oct 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic philosophical song from the 1957 film 'Karpukkarasi' emphasizes the grand Tamil spiritual ideal that pure, selfless love is the ultimate divinity, and the human heart serves as its true shrine. It proclaims that embracing love brings enduring prosperity on earth and liberates human life from suffering and sorrow.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Anbe aandavanaagum / Adhan aalayam nenjaagum”
Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'A' across consecutive lines (Anbe, Adhan, Aranoolae, Arinthaal).
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Adhan aalayam nenjaagum”
Directly equating the human heart to a sacred temple where divinity resides.
Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Anbe aandavanaagum”
The core phrase 'Anbe aandavanaagum' is repeated to reinforce the underlying philosophy of the song.
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Trivia
Penned by the legendary poet Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram and composed by G. Ramanathan, this song showcases Seerkazhi Govindarajan's distinct regal voice. It echoes the ancient Thirumandhiram verse 'Anbe Sivam' (Love is God) in accessible modern Tamil film poetry.
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