- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- K. Veeramani
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Samayapurathale Satchi
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Jul 2020
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This devotional track composed by Vaali is dedicated to spiritual guru Bangaru Adigalar of Melmaruvathur. The singer glorifies the guru as an incarnation of the Divine Mother (Adhiparasakthi) and a beacon of true spiritual wisdom. He is addressed as a guiding force who lifts people out of ignorance and carries them across the sea of karmic deeds. The lyrics highlight the signature practices of the Melmaruvathur Siddhar Peetam, such as wearing red robes ('Sevvaadai') and worshipping the spiritual master's lotus feet. By surrendering to the divine grace of the guru at Maruvoor, devotees are promised eternal righteousness, peace, and spiritual salvation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani (Metaphor)
“Maruvooril ezhundharulum meigyaana tharuvae”
The guru is metaphorically described as 'meigyaana tharuvae' (tree of divine wisdom) and 'yaeni' (a ladder that lifts souls upward).
Metaphor
“Karumathin karai thaandi karai serkkum thoni”
The guru is compared to a 'thoni' (boat) that safely transports devotees across the ocean of Karma.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Paadhaara vindhangal panivomae naalum”
The repetition of the starting letter 'Pa' in consecutive lines create rhythmic harmony.
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Trivia
The song pays homage to Bangaru Adigalar (popularly called 'Amma'), the founder of the Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Siddhar Peetam. The reference 'Sevvaadai thinam sooodum' refers directly to the red garments worn by his followers, a tradition unique to this spiritual movement.
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