- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Maragatha Veenai (1986)
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 7 May 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a deeply emotional, semi-classical expression of reverence, spiritual awakening, and gratitude toward a musical master or divine figure referred to as the 'God of Music.' The protagonist feels overwhelmed and ecstatic upon being summoned by her guru, describing physical and emotional sensations like her static hands swaying, her heart taking flight like the wind, and unseen visions appearing before her eyes. The lyrics strongly emphasize moral values, declaring that righteousness always prevails and that failing to express gratitude makes one unfilial or unworthy. Overwhelmed by awe, she expresses a desire to build a statue for her mentor and lay her head at his feet in ultimate surrender, agreeing wholeheartedly to dedicate herself to singing.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Aadaatha kaigal asaigindrathe / Anantha paarvai sirikkindrathae / Kaanaatha kaatchi therigindrathae / Kaattraagi nenjam parakkindrathae”
The repetitive suffix '-gindrathe' creates a rhythmic end-rhyme scheme across consecutive lines, enhancing melodic flow.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Isaiyin dheivam azhaiththathenna / Idhayam kidanthu thudiththathenna”
Matching initial vowel sounds in 'Isaiyin' and 'Idhayam' create an internal acoustic harmony.
Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagaimai)
“Kaattraagi nenjam parakkindrathae”
Comparing the heart to the wind ('Kaattraagi nenjam parakkindrathae') metaphorically conveys lightness, freedom, and emotional euphoria.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1986 film 'Maragatha Veenai', this track showcases S. Janaki's celebrated vocal versatility in handling intricate semi-classical compositions. The musical arrangement by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja seamlessly blends classical Carnatic undertones with orchestration to match Vairamuthu's devotion-laced lyrics.
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