- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- T. R. Mahalingam
- Music director
- C. R. Subbaraman
- Movie name
- Macha Rekai
- Movie release year
- 1950
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Jan 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a dramatic devotional prayer from the 1950 movie 'Macha Rekai'. The protagonist recalls a past traumatic event where schemers plotted to sacrifice him in front of the Goddess's idol. Through the intervention of his mother and divine grace, he survived the conspiracy. Filled with gratitude and yearning, he expresses a deep desire to reunite with his birth mother while desperately seeking the sanctuary and blessings of Jagathambha (the Divine Mother of the Universe) to navigate his earthly struggles.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Thandhirathaal seidha sathiyai / Thadutha en thaai unnarulaal”
The second consonant sound matches across consecutive lines, enhancing the rhythmic flow of the lyrics.
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Thaaithanai kaana thavikkindren”
Repetition of the initial 'Th' consonant sound across words within the line creates phonetic harmony.
Anaphora (Refrain / Structural Repetition)
“Neeyae thunai seiguvaai / Amma jagathambha / Maayae un padham / Arulvaayae parasakthi”
The repeated stanza served as the devotional refrain, emphasizing complete surrender and plea for divine aid.
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Trivia
'Macha Rekai' (1950) was composed by C. R. Subbaraman, one of Tamil cinema's pioneer music directors who mentored legendary composers like Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy. Singer-actor T. R. Mahalingam was known for his high-pitched, theatrical vocal power, which gave this song its distinct dramatic and devotional resonance.
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