- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- T. R. Mahalingam, Chorus
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Srivalli
- Movie release year
- 1961
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Jan 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Gyaana Pazhamae' is a classic Hindu devotional song dedicated to Lord Muruga, portraying Him as the very fruit and ultimate embodiment of true divine wisdom ('Gyaana'). The song praises Lord Muruga as the supreme deity reverenced by the four Vedas, invoking His holy names such as Shanmukha, Guha, and Kadhirvel. It also references His divine consorts—Valli, who hails from the forest, and Deivanai (Kunjari). The emotional core of the song lies in earnest surrender and prayer. The devotees request Lord Muruga to grant them artistic excellence ('Kalaiselvam'), glorious reputation ('Pugazh selvam'), and all forms of worldly and spiritual prosperity ('Sagala selvamum'), while asking for His eternal protection through His sacred spear (Sakthivel).
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Gyaana pazhamae meigyaana pazhamae”
Lord Muruga is metaphorically praised as the 'Fruit of Wisdom' (Gyaana Pazham), personifying spiritual enlightenment as a divine fruit.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Kaanurai valliyum kunjariyum magizha / Kaathirundhom kadhirvel muruga”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across consecutive lines creates rhythmic flow.
Anaphora / Repetition (Sol Niraivinipoli)
“Shanmugha kugha muruga”
The rhythmic chant of Lord Muruga's divine names is repeated like a mantra to intensify devotional fervor.
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Trivia
The 1961 film 'Srivalli' is a devotional classic based on the mythological story of Lord Muruga and Valli, starring Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. Singer T. R. Mahalingam was renowned for his powerful, high-pitched vocal range and classical mastery, making his devotional renditions iconic in Tamil cinema history. The music by G. Ramanathan deeply incorporates traditional Carnatic ragas, making songs like this timeless spiritual classics.
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