- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singer
- Sanjana
- Music director
- Chakri
- Movie name
- Pillaiyar Theru Kadaisi Veedu
- Movie release year
- 2011
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Aug 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a deeply emotional devotional prayer addressed to Lord Murugan (also called Balakumaran, Kandhan, and Guha). The singer pours out her heart, seeking divine intervention, guidance, and peace during a time of emotional turmoil and broken human relationships. Through poignant maternal and spiritual imagery, she highlights that just as a mother would never allow her child to fall, Lord Murugan will not let his devotees suffer endlessly. She surrenders completely at the feet of the Lord, asking Him to mend her fragmented life and clear the darkness with his divine wisdom and grace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Analogy / Metaphor
“Thaayirukaiyil pillai thavari vizhumo”
Compares Lord Murugan's protective presence to that of a mother, implying that a devotee under His care cannot stumble or fail.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Vizhithirakkumae muruga oli pirakkumae / Vazhi pirakkumey muruga vazhi kidaikkumae”
The lines end with matching rhyming sounds ('pirakkumae' / 'kidaikkumae'), creating a rhythmic flow.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Vizhithirakkumae / Vazhi pirakkumey”
Repetition of the initial letter 'V' across consecutive lines.
Hyperbole / Metaphor
“Kaatru vellamaai undhan kaalil vizhugiren”
Describes falling at the deity's feet 'like a flood of wind', emphasizing complete and overwhelming surrender.
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Trivia
This devotional song features in the 2011 Tamil romantic drama film 'Pillaiyar Theru Kadaisi Veedu', starring Jithan Ramesh and Sanchita Shetty. The music was composed by the popular Telugu composer Chakri, marking one of his rare musical works in Tamil cinema before his untimely passing in 2014.
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