- Lyricist
- V. Seetharaman
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- S. Rajeswara Rao
- Movie name
- Bhakta Prahlada
- Movie release year
- 1967
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Aug 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song segment captures young Prahlada's unwavering faith in Lord Hari (Narayana) as he addresses his tyrannical father, Hiranyakashipu. Prahlada asserts the fundamental Vedantic truth of divine omnipresence, explaining that God resides in all creation, from the smallest speck of dust to the grandest structure. He urges his father to shed his arrogance and realize this absolute truth immediately.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Muran (Antithesis)
“Thurumbilae periya thoonilae”
Contrast between 'Thurumbu' (a tiny straw/speck) and 'periya thoonu' (a huge pillar) to highlight the absolute omnipresence of the divine.
Monai (Alliteration)
“Thurumbilae periya thoonilae”
Repetition of the 'Th' consonant sound in 'Thurumbilae' and 'thoonilae'.
Rhetorical Question
“Endhan uyir thandha sree hari Illaadha idam yedhu”
Asking 'where is the place He doesn't exist?' to emphasize that He exists everywhere.
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Trivia
This iconic moment is from the 1967 mythological film 'Bhakta Prahlada' produced by AVM Productions. Master Rojaramani played young Prahlada, with legendary singer P. Susheela providing the singing voice. The scene directly leads to Hiranyakashipu kicking the pillar, resulting in the incarnation of Lord Narasimha.
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