- Lyricist
- Ramalinga Adigalar
- Singer
- Dr. Balamuralikrishna
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Thisai Maariya Paravaigal
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 31 May 2024
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This devotional hymn, composed by 19th-century saint Ramalinga Adigalar (Vallalar) and rendered by Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna in the film 'Thisai Maariya Paravaigal', is a passionate glorification of Arutperunjothi—the Divine Light of Supreme Grace. The poet expresses deep gratitude to God for adopting him as a devotee and ruling over his life. The Lord who dances in the cosmic hall of Chidambaram is revered as the ultimate end of sacred wisdom (Bodhantha) and spiritual sound (Nadhantha), praised continuously by the ancient Vedas. Furthermore, the hymn highlights the benevolent nature of the Divine, who removes the darkness of ignorance and bestows the light of wisdom. The Lord grants the devotee's desires precisely as envisioned and elevates the soul to divine Shivam through sincere song. Shining gloriously in the hall of consciousness (Sir-sabai), God is affirmed as the singular, ultimate reality.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Refrain / Anaphora
“Arutjothi deivam enai / Aandu konda deivam”
The core couplet praising the God of Graceful Light who governs the devotee's soul repeats throughout the hymn to establish spiritual focus.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Irutpaadu neekki oli eentharulum deivam”
'Irutpaadu' (darkness) metaphorically represents ignorance and delusion, while 'Oli' (light) represents divine wisdom and salvation.
Iyaibu (Rhyme / Assonance)
“Bodhaantha deivam / Uyar naadhantha deivam”
Rhyming ending structures with '-antha deivam' create melodic rhythm and musical resonance ideal for classical singing.
Epiphora (Eetrumoonaai)
“Sirsabaiyil vilangukindra / Deivamathae deivam”
The repetition of 'deivam' at the end of consecutive lines reinforces the absolute primacy of the Almighty.
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Trivia
This composition is originally a verse from the 'Thiruvarutpa', a holy compilation of devotional poems written by Vallalar (Saint Ramalinga Swamigal). Vallalar preached the path of Samarasa Suddha Sanmarga, which centers on divine light and compassion (Jeevakarunya). Music director M. S. Viswanathan adapted this sacred verse into the soundtrack of 'Thisai Maariya Paravaigal' (1979), featuring the soulful classical vocals of Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna.
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