- Lyricist
- M. K. Aathmanathan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- G. K. Venkatesh
- Movie name
- Magale Un Samathu
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Mar 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a tender prayer of devotion addressed to the Mother, expressing that all happiness and fulfillment in the world are born of her love and grace. The singer highlights how millions of hearts yearn for her blessing, praying that she protect them from suffering and guide them with her gaze of grace. Furthermore, the lyrics express a deep yearning for moral victory—that goodness prospers, evil falls, and truth shines brightly. The speaker surrenders completely at the mother's feet, praying for eternal joy through her compassionate look.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Amaivadhu unnalae avaniyilae”
Repetition of the initial vowel 'A' sound in 'Amaivadhu' and 'avaniyilae' enhances the rhythmic flow.
Etuukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Nanmaigal vaazhndhae / Theemaigal vezhndhae / Unmaiyum uyarndhae”
The second letter '-nmai-' is rhymed in 'Nanmaigal', 'Theemaigal', and 'Unmaiyum'.
Uruvam (Metaphor)
“Enai malar kannalae paaraiyo”
'Malar kannalae' metaphors eyes as gentle, radiant flowers.
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Amaivadhu unnalae avaniyilae”
Refrain line repeated to emphasize the foundational importance of the mother's presence in human existence.
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Trivia
The soundtrack of 'Magale Un Samathu' (1964) was composed by G. K. Venkatesh, under whom the legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja worked as an assistant during his early days in Chennai.
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