- Lyricist
- Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
- Singers
- S. Janaki, A. P. Komala
- Music director
- T. G. Lingappa
- Movie name
- Kuzhanthaigal Kanda Kudiyarasu
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Mar 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a joyful devotional ode addressed to child Krishna, praising his divine beauty, innocent charm, and captivating flute music. The lyricist envisions a utopian realm governed solely by love, devoid of political deceit, corruption, or societal burdens. The singers invite Krishna to reign over the kingdom of their hearts, bringing an end to all social discriminations and uniting everyone in blissful celebration.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Anbu enum rajiyathai / Anbaana manna un simmasanam”
Compares love to a kingdom ('Anbu enum rajiyathai') and the human heart overflowing with love to a royal throne ('engal manam... un simmasanam').
Imagery (Varnanai)
“Azhagiya thamarai kanna... Ponmaeni kandalae solai poovai thannale sindhum”
Creates vivid visual imagery of a lotus-eyed divine child whose presence transforms landscapes into flourishing gardens with falling flowers.
Iyaibu (Rhyme) & Monai (Alliteration)
“Mazhalaigal pesi kuru nagai veesi / Gaanangal paadalaam aanandham thedalaam”
Uses rhyming word endings ('pesi' / 'veesi', 'paadalaam' / 'thedalaam') and rhythmic sound repetitions to create a musical cadence.
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Trivia
This song is from 'Kuzhanthaigal Kanda Kudiyarasu' (1960), a landmark Tamil children's fantasy film directed by B. R. Panthulu. Composed by T. G. Lingappa, the soundtrack is remembered for its rich classical integration and bright duet harmonies by S. Janaki and A. P. Komala.
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