- Lyricist
- Kuyilan
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- Paamarthi
- Movie name
- Bala Nagamma
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Jun 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This devotional prayer from the movie Bala Nagamma (1960) is an emotional appeal to Lord Shiva (Girija Ramana) by a childless woman. She praises Shankara as the ultimate protector of the helpless and places all her faith at his feet, pleading for a life enriched with love and grace. Reflecting on the emptiness of material comforts, she laments that riches and worldly luxuries hold no meaning without an innocent child to bring joy. The song concludes on a heartbreaking note as she questions her destiny, expressing her longing to experience the sacred feeling of motherhood.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Jeya jeya girija ramana”
The repetition of 'Jeya jeya' creates a rhythmic, devotional cadence characteristic of traditional Shiva stotrams.
Imagery (Uwamai / Description)
“Paal vadiyum mugha kuzhandhai illadhu”
'Paal vadiyum mugha kuzhandhai' visually paints a picture of an innocent, milk-soft infant face.
Rhetorical Question (Vinaa)
“Naanoor maladi thaana / Endhan jenmamum veenaa”
The singer asks rhetorical questions expressing grief over childlessness and seeking divine intervention.
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Trivia
'Bala Nagamma' (1960) is a famous Tamil movie adaptation of a popular folklore tale. Sung soulfully by P. Leela with music by Paamarthi, this song captures deep maternal longing within a classical carnatic-style devotional structure.
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