- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- C. S. Jayaraman
- Music director
- T. M. Ibrahim
- Movie name
- Avan Amaran
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Mar 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song reflects on the prevalence of injustice in society and the suffering of the innocent. It draws a powerful spiritual analogy to Jesus Christ, who was born to save humanity but was betrayed, tortured, and crucified by the wicked despite committing no wrong. The song serves as a solemn moral warning that people who continue to sin with indifference will ultimately have to stand before God and answer for their deeds on judgment day.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Azaiyaamal vaazhnthiduthae vaazhnthiduthae”
The phrase 'vaazhnthiduthae vaazhnthiduthae' repeats the verb to emphasize the persistent and dominant nature of evil in the world.
Ethirai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Pizhaiyaethumae puriyaamalae / Pazhi paavam soozhnthiduthae”
Rhyming of the second letter 'zhi' in 'Pizhaiyaethumae' and 'Pazhi' creates rhythmic harmony across lines.
Moona (Initial Alliteration)
“Pizhaiyaethumae puriyaamalae”
Alliteration of the initial 'P' sound ('Pizhaiyaethumae', 'puriyaamalae') enhances the poetic resonance.
Imagery / Adukku Thodar
“Thudithudiththae madiyum vannam”
'Thudithudiththae' uses reduplication to vividly describe excruciating physical agony and intense suffering.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1958 film 'Avan Amaran', this philosophical song composed by T. M. Ibrahim and written by A. Maruthakasi stands out for using the imagery of Jesus Christ's crucifixion within mainstream Tamil cinema to convey themes of righteousness and divine justice. It was sung with deep emotional resonance by C. S. Jayaraman.
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