- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Hariharan
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Nenjil Thunivirundhal
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Sept 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Aram Seiyya Virumbu' redefines the traditional concept of virtue and righteousness (Aram) in a contemporary light. Inspired by the classic Tamil moral literature 'Aathichudi' by Avvaiyar, lyricist Vairamuthu articulates that true virtue is not restricted to grand material donations such as gold or money. Instead, simple everyday acts of empathy—such as a warm smile, a tear of sympathy, feeding the hungry, showing affection to the lonely, or donating blood to a stranger—hold immense moral value. Furthermore, the lyrics expand the scope of virtue to include righteous indignation against crime and corruption, as well as self-defense in times of danger. Ultimately, the song serves as a reminder that human existence is defined by compassion, moral courage, and selfless acts of service.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Ponnai tharuvadhu aramalla.. / Punnagai kooda aramaagum..”
The repetition of initial consonant sounds across consecutive lines (Ponnai / Punnagai).
Allusion
“Aram seiyya virumbu..”
Direct allusion to Avvaiyar's ancient Tamil moral instruction 'Aram Seiyya Virumbu' from Aathichudi.
Antithesis
“Kaasum panamum aramalla.. / Kanneer thuliyum aramaagum..”
Contrasting grand material giving with simple emotional gestures to redefine virtue.
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Trivia
sensitivity context: The line 'Aram Seiyya Virumbu' is the first line of 'Aathichudi', written by the legendary ancient Tamil poetess Avvaiyar. The film 'Nenjil Thunivirundhal' (2017) was directed by Suseenthiran with music composed by D. Imman.
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