- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Dheerga Sumangali
- Movie release year
- 1974
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Nov 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the movie 'Dheerga Sumangali' (1974) is a soulful hymn praising the ideal Indian woman who upholds righteousness, love, and unity within her family. The phrase 'Dheerga Sumangali' is a traditional blessing bestowed upon married women wishing them a long, happy life alongside their spouse. The lyricist Kannadasan elevates the central female figure to the status of a living deity (Thirumagal / Goddess Lakshmi) who brings auspiciousness to the household. The lyrics highlight her unconditional maternal love, specifically noting how she treats her daughter-in-law with the same tender affection as her own daughter. By acting as an anchor for her husband and a guardian of family ethics, her selfless actions gain the admiration of the entire world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Marumagal thannai thaan magal polae”
Compares the treatment of a daughter-in-law directly to that of one's own daughter using the word 'polae' (like/as).
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaakkum devadhai vaazhgavae”
Equates the protective woman of the house directly to a guardian deity ('Kaakkum devadhai') and Goddess Lakshmi ('Thirumagal').
Initial Rhyme (Monai)
“Naayagan vazhvil thunaiyena nindru / Naanilam pugazhndhida kandavalaam”
Repetition of the initial letter sound 'Naa' ('Naayagan' / 'Naanilam') across consecutive lines to create melodic rhythm.
Anaphora / Refrain
“Dheerga sumangali vaazhgavae”
Repetition of 'Dheerga sumangali vaazhgavae' and 'Kaavalil nallaram vaazhgavae' at regular intervals to reinforce the blessing theme.
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Trivia
'Dheerga Sumangali' (1974) featured K. R. Vijaya, Muthuraman, and Jamuna. The film's musical score was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, and the lyrics were penned by Kannadasan. The title phrase remains a popular traditional blessing in Tamil culture.
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