- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Pasamalar
- Movie release year
- 1961
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Mar 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song celebrates the divine and selfless bond of sibling love, portraying it as a supreme affection that goes beyond mere desire or happiness. It highlights the brother's unconditional sacrifices—putting his sister's well-being and hunger above his own needs, and stepping into the nurturing and protective roles of both father and mother. The lyrics emphasize that true blood bonds transcend physical separation, uniting two bodies into a single emotional soul.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Anbu malar aasai malar / Inba malar naduvae / Arulodu malarvadhu thaan / Paasa malaramma”
Emotions such as love, desire, joy, and affection are metaphorically equated to blooming flowers (Anbu malar, Aasai malar, Paasa malar).
Ethirai (Second letter rhyme)
“Annaikku annaiyaai / Thanthaikku thanthaiyaai”
The second consonant sound 'n' is repeated across successive lines (Annaikku / Thanthaikku) to create poetic rhythm.
Analogy / Parallel Imagery (Uvamai)
“Sei paravai kural kettu / Thaai paravai vaadudhae”
The song uses the innate bond of a mother bird with her chick and a mother cow with her calf to demonstrate how unique and irreplaceable genuine sibling love is compared to casual well-wishers.
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