- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- Seerkazhi Govindarajan
- Music director
- T. R. Pappa
- Movie name
- Rambaiyin Kaadhal
- Movie release year
- 1956
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Feb 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song from Rambaiyin Kaadhal is a desperate philosophical lament addressed to the Almighty. The protagonist questions God's indifference and silence in the face of agony, asking whether it is fair for an innocent and helpless human being to endure such cruel separation and loss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Padhamalarai naadum ezhai”
'Padhamalar' compares the divine feet to a delicate lotus flower ('Padham' = feet, 'Malar' = flower).
Rhetorical Question
“Bhagavaane maunam yaeno / Idhu yaavum needhithaano”
The singer repeatedly asks 'Maunam yaeno' (Why silence?) and 'Needhithaano' (Is this justice?) to emphasize emotional angst rather than seek an immediate literal answer.
Initial Rhyme (Moonaai)
“Paarvai undaaga vizhiyai / Padaithaai anbaaga thaanae”
Repetition of the initial 'Pa' / 'Paa' sound across consecutive lines ('Paarvai', 'Padaithaai', 'Parithaayae').
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Trivia
Composed by T. R. Pappa and written by A. Maruthakasi, this track features the rich, resonant vocals of Seerkazhi Govindarajan. Rambaiyin Kaadhal (1956) was a fantasy-comedy film directed by Paul Ramasamy, featuring K. A. Thangavelu and P. Bhanumathi.
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