- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, S. Janaki
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Babu
- Movie release year
- 1971
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Apr 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Idho Endhan Deivam' from the 1971 film Babu expresses a profound humanist philosophy. Lyricist Vaali conveys that divinity is not confined to stone idols or religious structures, but instead manifests in human virtues such as selfless service, pursuit of knowledge for social good, generosity, and genuine empathy for the growth of others. By seeing these virtues embodied in a good human being, the protagonist perceives the divine directly through a simple, pure smile.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Urvagai)
“Avan karunai ulla nenjinilae / Kovil kolgiraan”
Comparing a compassionate human heart to a sacred temple where God resides.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Pala nool padithu”
Matching initial consonant sounds in words within the same line, such as 'Pala' and 'Padithu' (P-sound).
Anaphora (Refrain / Repetition)
“Idho endhan deivam munnaalae / Naan orae oru punnagayil kandenae”
Repetition of the refrain lines to reinforce the core realization of seeing God in a smile.
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Trivia
Babu (1971) stars Sivaji Ganesan in the title role. The music for this iconic track was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and rendered by T. M. Soundararajan. The song is widely celebrated in Tamil cinema as a classic anthem of humanism, emphasizing that service to humanity is service to God.
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