- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- R. Govarthanam
- Movie name
- Poovum Pottum
- Movie release year
- 1968
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Jul 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a grand panegyric praising an ideal ruler whose reign brings joy and unity to all people. The lyrics highlight the king's humility, wisdom, administrative excellence, and unwavering commitment to justice, emphasizing how his actions set a moral standard for society.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethirai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Endrum undhan aatchi / Nallorgal sollum saatchi”
The second consonant sound matches between 'aatchi' (rule) and 'saatchi' (witness).
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Engal thaayagamum thaaimozhiyum”
Repetition of the initial 'th' sound in 'thaayagamum' and 'thaaimozhiyum'.
Ethirai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Needhiyin vaasalai thirakkum undhan kaigal / Nalla naermaiyin paadhaiyai vaghukum undhan kangal”
Rhyming of second letters in 'kaigal' (hands) and 'kangal' (eyes).
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Trivia
The film 'Poovum Pottum' (1968) featured music composed by R. Govarthanam, who worked extensively as a music assistant and arranger for the iconic composer duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy before composing independently.
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