- Lyricist
- Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- S. Rajeswara Rao
- Movie name
- Bhakta Prahlada
- Movie release year
- 1967
- Lyrics added on
- 8 Sept 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant devotional song is sung by Queen Kayadhu (wife of Hiranyakashipu) in the 1967 mythological film 'Bhakta Prahlada'. She prays to Goddess Parvati (Shiva Gowri), seeking her blessings and divine grace during a period of painful separation from her husband, who has embarked on a severe penance in isolation. Kayadhu extolling the Goddess as Ardhanarishvari—the divine half of Lord Shiva—pleads for her husband's safety, the successful completion of his penance, and their speedy reunion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Thamarai thaalinai naan panindhen thaayae”
Lotus Feet ('Thamarai Thaal') metaphorically attributes the divine beauty and purity of a lotus flower to the Goddess's feet.
Personification
“Kaalathin kodumai kanavanai pirindhen”
Time ('Kaalam') is personified as cruel ('kodumai') for causing the separation between husband and wife.
Iyaibu / Internal Rhyme (இயைபு)
“Thavam niraiveravae kavalaiyum theeravae”
End-rhyming structure of 'niraiveravae' and 'theeravae' adds rhythmic, emotional cadence to the supplication.
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Trivia
'Bhakta Prahlada' (1967) was a classic multi-lingual film produced by AVM Productions. Composed by legendary maestro S. Rajeswara Rao and rendered by S. Janaki, this song highlights classical Carnatic ragas used to convey pathos and earnest devotion.
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