- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Pasamalar
- Movie release year
- 1961
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Apr 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song reflects optimism, patience, and the dignity of hard work. Through the metaphor of planting a seed and waiting for it to blossom into mature, ripe fruit, the lyrics express how honest labor and perseverance eventually bear sweet rewards. It emphasizes that humble beginnings filled with dedication, farming, and true human relationships lead to earned prosperity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Valarum valarum / Malarum malarum”
Repetition of initial rhythm and soft consonants across lines creating a melodious cadence.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Uzhavum thozhilum / Uravum suvaiyum”
Matching secondary acoustic patterns ('zha' / 'ra' / 'naam') enhancing the rhythmic flow of Tamil poetry.
Metaphor
“Malar muthirnthu pinju varum... pazham paripomae”
The biological progression from flower to tender fruit to ripe harvest serves as a metaphor for patience and the eventual fruition of hard work.
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Trivia
This track is from the iconic 1961 Tamil drama film 'Pasamalar', starring Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, and Savitri. The soundtrack was composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy with lyrics penned by the acclaimed poet Kannadasan. The film is widely regarded as a milestone in Tamil cinema for its emotional portrayal of sibling affection.
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