- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- Rajeswara Rao
- Movie name
- Missiamma
- Movie release year
- 1955
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Mar 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This iconic Tamil Christian hymn from Missiamma (1955) is a heartfelt prayer seeking divine solace and guidance from Mother Mary. The lyrics praise Mary's purity as the mother of Jesus Christ, born through the Holy Spirit, whose grace brought sacredness to humanity. In the latter section, the speaker sorrowfully confesses their missteps, acknowledging that departing from righteousness has brought humiliation, unrest, and daily trials, and fervently implores Mother Mary for relief and perpetual support.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Enai aalum mary maadhaa / Thunai neeyae mary maadhaa”
The second consonant 'nai' rhymes between 'Enai' and 'Thunai' in consecutive lines.
Moona (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Parisutha aaviyaalae / Paraputhran eendra thaayae”
Repetition of the initial letter 'Pa' across words in 'Parisutha' and 'Paraputhran'.
Epistrophe (Refrain)
“Enai aalum mary maadhaa / Thunai neeyae mary maadhaa / Endrum thunai neeyae mary maadhaa”
The phrase 'mary maadhaa' is repeated at the end of successive lines for rhythmic emphasis and devotional focus.
Apostrophe
“Thunai neeyae mary maadhaa”
Directly addressing Mother Mary throughout the prayer to convey personal vulnerability and devotion.
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