- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Avargal
- Movie release year
- 1977
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Feb 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song segment uses rich natural imagery to celebrate the auspicious and joyful arrival of a newborn child. By describing the Ganges overflowing with water, paddy fields blooming with grain, and lotuses opening in ponds, the lyricist paints a picture of ultimate abundance, fertility, and divine blessing accompanying the birth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kai niraintha pookkalilae / Mai niraintha vizhi thiranthu”
The second character sound in 'Kai' and 'Mai' rhymes, creating a melodic flow between consecutive lines.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Poigaiyilae thaamarai poo poothathamma / Gokulathil oru kuzhanthai piranthathamma”
Both lines end with the rhythmic suffix 'athamma', giving the lyrics a lyrical lullaby quality.
Allusion / Divine Imagery
“Gokulathil oru kuzhanthai piranthathamma”
Compares the birth of the child to the divine birth of Lord Krishna in Gokulam, elevating the moment to a sacred celebration.
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Trivia
Although the lyrics carry strong devotional and maternal themes typical of Kannadasan's style, the film 'Avargal' (1977) directed by K. Balachander was a progressive drama featuring Sujatha, Kamal Haasan, and Rajinikanth, with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan.
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