- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Aanazhagan
- Movie release year
- 1995
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Apr 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Arul Kan Paarvai Kidaikkaadho is a deeply devotional Carnatic-style prayer dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi (Thirumagal). The song highlights the divine attributes of the Goddess, who emerged during the churning of the Ocean of Milk (Ksheera Sagara) and resides in the heart of Lord Vishnu (Parandhaman). The singer pleads for a single compassionate glance from her, emphasizing that her divine grace is superior to any material wealth. The song praises how worshiping her feet destroys past karma and brings daily prosperity, fulfillment, and divine peace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition
“Arul kan paarvai kidaikkaadho”
The repeated refrain 'Arul kan paarvai kidaikkaadho' establishes a rhythmic and emotional cadence of intense spiritual longing.
Eukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Arul kan paarvai kidaikkaadho / Thirumagalae nalla varam arulae”
The second letter 'ra' (ரு/ர) rhymes across 'Arul' and 'Thirumagalae', a classic Tamil poetic technique.
Mythological Imagery
“Paal pongum kadal meedhu pirandhavalae”
References 'Paal pongum kadal' and 'Parandhaaman vala maarbil', evoking vivid imagery of Lakshmi's cosmic birth from the Ocean of Milk and her eternal abode on Vishnu's chest.
Swarasingaram (Solfege Passages)
“Saa nirisaa nidhapaa madhapa maga”
The use of classical Carnatic swaras (Sa Ri Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni) integrated directly into the lyrical composition enhances the traditional carnatic classical ambiance.
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Trivia
In the film Aanazhagan (1995), actor Prashanth plays a male character who disguises himself as a woman named 'Lakshmi' to secure housing. This song serves as a classical dance performance song in the film where his character performs a devotional Bharatanatyam piece dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, showcasing classical Carnatic swara passages composed in a traditional ragam.
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