- Lyricist
- Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
- Singer
- C. S. Jayaraman
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Paasavalai
- Movie release year
- 1956
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Apr 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Anbinaalae Undaagum' from the 1956 film Paasavalai is a timeless ode to love, family unity, and domestic harmony. Penned by Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, the song conveys that genuine love gives birth to eternal bliss. It compares the web of human relationships to an intricate lattice woven by the divine God of Grace, and to an unextinguishable lamp that continuously illuminates life. Furthermore, the song depicts how a household blossoms with sweet fragrance when blessed with prattling children, a virtuous wife acting as the family light, and united siblings living together in mutual understanding.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Adhai anaindhidaadha deepam aakkum paasavalai”
The web of affection ('paasavalai') is metaphorically equated to an unextinguishable lamp ('anaindhidaadha deepam') that illuminates life.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Arutjothiyaana iraivan seidha pinnal velai”
Kinship and divine interconnections are portrayed as a woven web created by God ('iraivan seidha pinnal velai').
Refrain / Anaphora
“Anbinaalae undaagum inba nilai”
The core refrain 'Anbinaalae undaagum inba nilai' repeats constantly to anchor the message that love is the source of all happiness.
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Trivia
Paasavalai (1956) was directed by A. S. A. Sami and starred M. K. Radha. The film's soundtrack was composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, and Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram's poignant, philosophical lyrics rendered this track a cherished classic in Tamil cinema history.
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