- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vijaya Bhaskar
- Movie name
- Aan Pillai Singam
- Movie release year
- 1975
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Oct 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a devotional expression of gratitude towards Lord Krishna for bringing prosperity, happiness, and security into the life of a family. The lyrics recount how after a long period of waiting and dreaming, the divine intervention of Lord Krishna arrived like a protective shield, bestowing abundant wealth and fulfilling their desires. The speaker emphasizes that regardless of how high they rise in status or how sky-high their fame reaches, they will remain humble and dedicated in service to the Lord. Furthermore, the song highlights the sanctification of family bonds—mother, father, and child—and prays for the longevity of marital bliss and enduring happiness. Through poetic devotion, Kannadasan conveys that true prosperity and contentment are gifts born out of Lord Krishna's unfading grace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kaalam pala kaaththirunthom / Karpanaiyil vaazhnthirunthom”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound in 'Kaalam' and 'Karpanaiyil' creates rhythmic harmony across lines.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Kanna perumaanae”
Refrain ending with 'Kanna perumaanae' at the end of multiple lines creates a devotional chant-like cadence.
Metaphor
“Maanikka panthalittu manai kattinaalum”
'Maanikka panthal' (Canopy made of rubies) is used metaphorically to represent immense wealth and high luxury granted by divine grace.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Aagaayam ettum vannam / Agangaaram endrumillai”
The second letter 'ga' rhymes in 'Aagaayam' and 'Agangaaram'.
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Trivia
The song 'Kaalam Pala Kaaththirunthom' from the 1975 Tamil movie 'Aan Pillai Singam' features lyrics by Kannadasan. It captures a traditional devotional style addressed to Lord Krishna (Navaneedha Kanna) integrated into a modern family narrative context.
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