- Lyricist
- Udumalai Narayanakavi
- Singer
- V. A. Chellappa
- Music director
- B. R. Rejin
- Movie name
- Tamizhariyum Perumal
- Movie release year
- 1942
- Lyrics added on
- 5 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classical Tamil song explores the spiritual and philosophical nature of ultimate bliss (paramaanandham) and human connection. It emphasizes that real happiness in the world is realized when the metaphorical veil of ignorance and worldly obstacles (idaiyooraagum thirai) is lifted. When all five senses—smell, taste, sound, sight, and mind/intellect—are satisfied and purified, one attains supreme joy. Furthermore, it speaks to the union of souls in love and friendship, noting that when hearts unite in harmony and divine protection is acknowledged, the true path to eternal peace and joy is revealed.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani/Uvameyam)
“Idaiyooraagum thiraiyagandraal”
The word 'Thirai' (veil) is used metaphorically to represent ignorance, ego, or worldly obstacles that prevent a human from experiencing ultimate bliss.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Inbam tharuvadhu nee unarvaai / Kandham suvaiyisai kaatchi uttrarivum”
Rhyming of the second letter across consecutive lines ('Inbam' and 'Ulagil' / 'Kandham' and 'Aimbhulanum').
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Kaadhal iruvarin karutthondraagum”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across words in the line ('Kaadhal' and 'karutthondraagum').
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Trivia
'Tamizhariyum Perumal' (1942) is a classic Tamil cinema musical starring TR Mahalingam. Udumalai Narayanakavi, known as 'Kavirayar', composed the lyrics utilizing traditional Carnatic rhythm structure and classical Tamil poetic imagery.
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