- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- B. Vasantha, Chorus
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Meendum Vazhven
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Oct 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Ellorkkum Vendum Nalla Manadhu is an uplifting philosophical song written by the legendary lyricist Kannadasan. The lyrics emphasize the vital importance of maintaining a pure, innocent heart free from evil, deceit, and malice. It teaches that true peace of mind belongs only to those whose hearts are gentle like flowers and pure like children, while wicked actions inevitably lead to anxiety and ruin. Furthermore, the song assures that divine providence safeguards the vulnerable, such as orphaned children, and neutralizes the paths of evil-doers. By steadfastly adhering to duty, dignity, and moral righteousness, one earns an enduring legacy that transcends time.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uwamai)
“Poopola manadhukku sanjalam illai”
Compares a peaceful, pure mind to a soft flower ('poo-pola').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kadamai kanniyam silaiyaakkum”
Metaphorically describes duty and dignity as sculpted statues, symbolising nobility and permanence.
Initial Alliteration (Monaai)
“Kadamai kanniyam silaiyaakkum”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across words in the line ('Kadamai', 'Kanniyam').
Second-letter Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Polladha manadhukku nimmadhi illai / Poopola manadhukku sanjalam illai”
Rhyming of second consonant 'll' in adjacent words ('Polladha' / 'Poopola').
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Trivia
Meendum Vazhven (1972) is a Tamil film directed by P. Madhavan, featuring Ravichandran and Jayanthi in lead roles. The film's musical score was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, and this song serves as a core moral thematic composition reflecting Kannadasan's timeless humanistic worldview.
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