- Lyricist
- Parthi Bhaskar
- Singer
- M. S. Subbulakshmi
- Music director
- S. V. Venkatraman
- Movie name
- Meera (1945) Film
- Movie release year
- 1945
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Jul 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Enadhu ullamae is a deeply devotional composition expressing divine bliss and total surrender to Lord Krishna. Saint Meera conveys how her heart overflows with an uncontrollable flood of joy whenever she meditates upon Krishna, the brave Yadava hero and son of Nanda. She beautifully describes His divine features—comparing His eyes, lotus-face, hands, and feet to delicate flowers adorned with a gentle smile. Krishna is non-different from every relationship and treasure for her: He is her parents, master, ultimate wealth, beauty, and joy. Meditating upon her lord Giridhara Gopala fills her entire being with transcendental ecstasy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai / Rupaka)
“Pangajamalarae thirumugamum”
Krishna's face, hands, and feet are directly identified with lotus flowers ('Pangajamalarae', 'Thaamarai malarae') to convey supreme divine beauty and purity.
Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai)
“Annai thandhai padhiyumavan / Arunthunai navanidhiyumavan”
Repetition of the initial letter 'A' across consecutive structural phrases creates a smooth rhythmic flow.
Hyperbole (Atisayokti)
“Niraindhadhinba vellamae”
Describing internal spiritual happiness as a literal overflowing flood ('inba vellamae') to emphasize its immense intensity.
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Trivia
Meera (1945) is a landmark Indian devotional film directed by Ellis R. Dungan, starring the legendary Carnatic vocalist M. S. Subbulakshmi. The film's immense success led to a Hindi version in 1947, introduced by Sarojini Naidu, which catapulted M. S. Subbulakshmi to nationwide fame as a devotional icon.
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