- Lyricist
- B. A. Chidambaranathan
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Shyam
- Movie name
- Pancha Kalyani
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Feb 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song compares a selfless, long-suffering individual to Mother Earth (Booma Devi), who endures hardship and ingratitude silently. The lyricist laments that humans, despite possessing a sixth sense (moral reasoning), often forget justice, disregard the immense sacrifices made by noble souls, and discard them once they are no longer useful. The song also addresses social evils like caste discrimination, questioning whether societal oppression will ever end and if brighter days will dawn. Ultimately, it appeals to the noble soul to forgive the sins of humanity, highlighting themes of patience, sacrifice, and hope for social reform.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Booma devi polae vaazhum jeevan neethaanae”
Compares the noble, suffering person to Mother Earth ('Booma devi polae'), a rain-bearing cloud ('megam polae'), and a tilting boat ('Odam polae') to illustrate patience, generosity, and tragedy.
Contrast / Juxtaposition
“Aaram arivai thaeraa manithan Niyaayam maranthaanae”
Contrasts human intelligence ('Aaram arivai' - sixth sense) with moral failure ('Niyaayam maranthaanae' - forgot justice), highlighting the irony of human intellect.
Rhetorical Question
“Kaalam maaraatho nalla naalum vaaraatho”
Uses questioning to express yearning for social change and the end of caste-based prejudice.
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Aaram arivai thaeraa manithan”
Repetition of the vowel sound 'A' in 'Aaram' and 'Arivai' creates melodic rhythm.
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Trivia
Pancha Kalyani (1979) featured music composed by Shyam. This melancholic track, sung expressively by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam with lyrics by B. A. Chidambaranathan, highlights the socio-moral issues and caste discrimination prevalent in rural societies.
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