- Lyricist
- Ambikapathi
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music directors
- C. R. Subbaraman, M. S. Gnanamani
- Movie name
- Paithiyakkaran
- Movie release year
- 1947
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song compares the radiant, auspicious glow of the Kaarthigai Deepam (lamp) to the majestic sun illuminating the world. The singer expresses a pure bond with a loving elder brother, describing her birth as gentle and pleasant as the scent of a fresh flower. The song reflects on the beauty of an artistic life while delivering deep philosophical thoughts on appreciating true art and virtue. It emphasizes that those who cannot appreciate the divine music of the Veena are foolish, and those who fail to respect the dignity and greatness of women miss out on the true essence of living.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Tharum naalae aadhavan pol”
Compares the brightness of the Kaarthigai lamp to the morning sun ('aadhavan pol').
Upamai (Simile)
“Nanmalar manam polae naan pirandhen”
Compares birth and pure sibling connection to the sweet fragrance of a blossom ('Nanmalar manam polae').
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Maan nigar vizhi maadhar maanbinai naalum”
Describing women's eyes as gentle and quick like a deer ('Maan nigar vizhi').
Edhugai / Monnai (Alliteration and Rhyme)
“Veenai tharum inba naadham unaraa / Veenarin nilaiyaagumae puvimael”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds 'Vee' in 'Veenai' and 'Veenarin' creating rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
Paithiyakkaran (1947) was a milestone film produced by the legendary comedy duo N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Mathuram under their NSK Films banner. The movie was a massive commercial success that marked NSK's triumphant return to cinema after being acquitted in the famous Lakshmikanthan murder trial.
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