- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Aadugal Nanaikindrana
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Aug 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Idhuvarai Sivarathiri from the movie Aadugal Nanaikindrana (1981) is a deeply emotional song penned by lyricist Kannadasan. The lyrics depict a poignant transformation in a person's life, transitioning from a dark phase of longing, loneliness, and hardship into a bright era of prosperity and happiness. Kannadasan uses the metaphor of 'Sivarathiri' (a night of penance and long waiting) to represent past struggles, and 'Navarathiri' (a festive celebration of light and divinity) to symbolise the auspicious future. The song highlights the arrival of divine grace and destiny knocking on the door when hope seemed lost. Imagery such as the transition from a waning moon (Thaeipirai) to a waxing moon (Valarpirai), and opening a fresh account book on a new year, conveys renewal, marital union, and enduring happiness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Idhuvarai sivarathiri / Ini en vaazhvil alangaara navarathiri”
Compares past hardship to 'Sivarathiri' (a night of sleepless vigil/penance) and the joyful future to 'Navarathiri' (a colorful, grand festival).
Anaphora / Repetition (Monai)
“Ini pudhu aandu pudhu yaedu pudhu kanakku”
Repetition of the word 'pudhu' (new) emphasizes the theme of starting fresh and starting a new chapter in life.
Contrast / Antonymy
“Thaeipirai ini illai thirumagalae / Varum valarpirai un vaazhvil manamagalae…”
Contrasts 'Thaeipirai' (waning moon/decline) with 'Valarpirai' (waxing moon/growth) to indicate a permanent shift from sorrow to growth.
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Trivia
The song features lyrics by legendary poet Kannadasan and music composed by Shyam for the 1981 film 'Aadugal Nanaikindrana'. Kannadasan masterfully integrated classical Hindu cultural references like Sivarathiri, Navarathiri, Lakshmi, and Full Moon auspiciousness into contemporary film songs to express personal evolution and emotional relief.
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