- Lyricist
- Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- T. Chalapathi Rao
- Movie name
- Punar Jenmam
- Movie release year
- 1961
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Feb 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful philosophical track from 'Punar Jenmam' (1961) expresses a poignant longing for ultimate peace and freedom from worldly suffering. The speaker reflects on the harsh realities of mortal existence—where people's actions are dishonest, affection is often a guise, and life is burdened with physical and mental hardships. In contrast, the lyrics envision a higher state of bliss or a tranquil realm where pain, deceit, envy, and social division cease to exist. Written with characteristic simplicity and profound philosophical insight by Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, the song moves from a critique of earthly superficiality toward a hopeful anticipation of spiritual liberation and pure joy. P. Susheela's soothing rendition elevates the emotional resonance of finding true refuge away from life's tribulations.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Endrum thunbamillai ini sogamillai”
The repetitive ending '-illai' (meaning 'there is no') across multiple lines creates a rhythmic, musical flow while emphasizing the complete absence of suffering.
Internal Rhyme (Iyaipu/Monai)
“Ini vanjamum panjamillai”
The words 'vanjamum' (deceit) and 'panjamillai' (no scarcity) rhyme internally with the 'anja' sound pattern, adding melodic harmony to the lyric.
Muran (Contrast / Antithesis)
“Inghu solvadhum seivdhum mosam ... Ini selgindra dhesathil baedhamilli”
The lyrics contrast the deceptive nature of the present world ('Inghu') with the harmonious, egalitarian nature of the ideal future destination ('selgindra dhesathil').
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Trivia
The film 'Punar Jenmam' (1961) starred Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini in lead roles. The lyrics were penned by the legendary progressive poet Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, whose lyrics frequently contained philosophical commentary on human nature and social equality. The music was composed by T. Chalapathi Rao, featuring the iconic rendition by P. Susheela.
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