- Lyricist
- Papanasam Sivan
- Singer
- M. R. Santhanalakshmi
- Music directors
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, C. R. Subbaraman
- Movie name
- Abhimanyu (1948 Film)
- Movie release year
- 1948
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Sept 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
In this emotional prayer from the epic film 'Abhimanyu' (1948), a helpless mother (Subhadra) appeals fervently to Lord Krishna to safeguard her young son, Abhimanyu, as he faces treacherous enemies in battle. Acknowledging Krishna as her ultimate sanctuary, she extols his divine attributes and recalls his miraculous intervention during Draupadi's distress in the Kaurava court, trusting that Krishna will similarly shield her child. The lyrics composed by Papanasam Sivan emphasize themes of absolute surrender (Sharanagati), divine grace, and deliverance from fear. The song captures the anxiety of a parent entrusting a child's life into divine hands when confronted by deceitful and overwhelming hardship.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Thazhaiththongum thaamarai kannaa”
The phrase 'Thaamarai kannaa' directly compares Krishna's gentle, divine eyes to blooming lotus flowers without using comparative conjunctions.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Kobam thaabam yaavaiyum vendraai / Kolaagalamaai gogulam vanthaai”
Repetition of initial consonants/vowels in words like 'Kobam' and 'Kolaagalamaai' creates a rhythmic beat across the line.
Rhetorical Question
“Yaararivaar magimai puvi meedhu”
Asking 'Yaararivaar magimai puvi meedhu' emphasizes that human intelligence is inadequate to measure God's boundless divine glory.
Repetition / Anaphora
“Vazhi edhuvum theriyaa en baalan”
The thematic phrase 'Vazhi edhuvum theriyaa en baalan' is repeated to highlight the helpless mother's intense desperation and concern for her young child.
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Trivia
The 1948 Tamil mythological film 'Abhimanyu' was produced by Jupiter Pictures and featured legendary actor M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) in the pivotal role of Lord Krishna's nephew, Abhimanyu. The lyrics for this song were penned by Papanasam Sivan, a stalwart composer of Carnatic music and Tamil cinema history.
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