- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Kunnakudi Vaithiyanathan
- Movie name
- Namma Veettu Deivam
- Movie release year
- 1970
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Oct 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses deep devotion, love, and spiritual alignment between the devotee (or lover) and the Divine Lord. The lyricist marvels at the perfect, divine match between the speaker and the Almighty, declaring that such an intimate and sacred connection cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Embodied in the tradition of 'Nayaka-Nayaki Bhava' (viewing God as the supreme lover/husband), the singer surrenders their body, life force, and worldly possessions completely to the Lord. The song captures an emotional arc of intense spiritual yearning, complete surrender (Saranagati), and joyful realization of divine union.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second Letter Assonance)
“Enadhu udalum uyirum porulum / Endhaai idhanai peruga ena naan”
The second letter 'n' (ன) is repeated across the starting words 'Enadhu' and 'Endhaai' in lines 20 and 24, creating rhythmic harmony.
Monai (Initial Letter Alliteration)
“Arasae unnai anaikka enakkul”
Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'A' (அ) in 'Arasae' and 'anaikka' enhances the melodious flow of the line.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Enna poruthamaa ... Yeidhum poruthamoo”
Consistent end rhyming and refrain structure using 'poruthamaa' and 'poruthamoo' across stanza endings.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Enakkum unakkum isaindha porutham”
The phrase is repeated prominently throughout the song to emphasize the central theme of spiritual alignment and harmony.
Did you know?
Trivia
The iconic opening line 'Enakkum Unakkum Isaindha Porutham' is inspired by the famous devotional verses of Saint Ramalinga Swamigal (Vallalar) from Arutpa, adapted here by Vaali into a film song context. Composed by Kunnakudi Vaithiyanathan, the track highlights P. Susheela's mastery over classical devotional nuances, making it one of the memorable spiritual melodies of 1970s Tamil cinema.
Keep listening
Songs with a similar feeling
From the same album
More songs from Namma Veettu Deivam
View albumSpot an issue?
Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.