- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Rojavin Raja
- Movie release year
- 1976
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Mar 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song invokes the epic mythological event of Sita's Swayamvaram from the Ramayana as an emotional allegory. It portrays Lord Rama's silent desire to wed Janaka's daughter Sita and Sita's quiet devotion as kings gather in Mithila to win her hand. Though Sita tries to conceal her anxieties, her tears reveal her deep devotion to Rama. Her mind remains steadfastly attached to Rama while other kings assemble to try lifting the heavy bow, filling her with anxious anticipation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Nenjai maraithaal ninaivai maraithaal”
Repetition of the initial 'N' sound in 'Nenjai' and 'ninaivai' creates rhythmic harmony.
Oxymoron / Paradox
“Maraithum maraiya villai”
The phrase 'Maraithum maraiya villai' translates to 'hidden yet not hidden', highlighting the emotional tension between trying to suppress tears and failing.
Visual Imagery
“Aval manjal mugathil odiya kanneer”
Kannadasan paints a vivid visual picture of turmeric-tinted beauty dampened by tears of anguish.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Midhilaikku vandhirundhaar”
The line 'Midhilaikku vandhirundhaar' is repeated to emphasize the grand arrival of suitors from afar.
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Trivia
In the movie 'Rojavin Raja' (1976), starring Sivaji Ganesan and Vanisri, legendary lyricist Kannadasan uses Ramayana allegories to mirror the heroine's inner romantic devotion and anxiety through M. S. Vishwanathan's classical composition sung by P. Susheela.
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