- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- T. R. Mahalingam
- Music director
- C. R. Subbaraman
- Movie name
- Macha Rekai
- Movie release year
- 1950
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Dec 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a deeply emotional devotional prayer addressed to the Supreme Mother (Devi/Mahakali). The protagonist surrenders to the Divine, expressing anguish and seeking urgent grace and protection from earthly tribulations. Even if worldly accolades and regal power are bestowed upon him, he finds them meaningless without the spiritual security of the Mother's love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Thaamarai neerpola thavithu nindren”
Compares the protagonist's restless state of mind and vulnerability to a drop of water resting unstable on a lotus leaf ('Thaamarai neerpola thavithu nindren').
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Thaaviyae anaitha thaayum engae..”
Repetition of the initial letter 'Thaa' across successive lines to create rhythmic flow ('Thaaviyae', 'Thaarani', 'Thaamarai').
Iyaibhu (End Rhyme)
“Puvirajan endrennai pugalndhaal enna”
Repetition of ending refrain 'enna' to accentuate the futility of worldly achievements.
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Trivia
The film 'Macha Rekai' (1950) featured music by the legendary composer C. R. Subbaraman and was produced under Sri Sukumar Productions starring T. R. Mahalingam, who also rendered this song in his signature high-pitched, powerful classical style.
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