- Lyricist
- Papanasam Sivan
- Music director
- C. R. Subbaraman
- Movie name
- Raja Mukthi
- Movie release year
- 1948
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Apr 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This uplifting philosophical song composed by Papanasam Sivan speaks of universal joy and spiritual equanimity. It describes noble and magnanimous individuals who derive pure bliss from life, much like bees gathering nectar from lotuses, and who selflessly dedicate their wealth, body, and soul for the well-being of the world. These virtuous beings live free from attachment to worldly riches. They demonstrate emotional balance by remaining humble and unboastful during moments of happiness, and resilient without losing heart during times of suffering.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Ingum angum engum inbamae”
The repetition of similar starting vowel sounds creates a rhythmic opening cadence.
Upamai (Simile)
“Pangajamalar madhuvunnum vandupol”
Compares pure, sweet living to a honeybee imbibing nectar from a lotus flower using the explicit comparison marker 'pol'.
Muran (Antithesis / Contrast)
“Oru inbathil irumaandhidaamal / Varum thunbathil manam oindhidaamal”
Contrasts pleasure (inbam) and sorrow (thunbam), advocating emotional balance in both conditions.
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Trivia
Raja Mukthi (1948) was a notable historical film starring M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar (MKT) and P. Bhanumathi. The legendary Carnatic lyricist Papanasam Sivan penned the songs, while the music score was composed by C. R. Subburaman.
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