- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- A. M. Raja, P. Leela
- Music directors
- N. S. Balakrishnan, T. R. Pappa
- Movie name
- Maappillai 1952 Film
- Movie release year
- 1952
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Mar 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Kaadhalil Vingnyaanam' is a romantic duet exploring the mystery and inexplicability of love. The lovers question whether love can ever be understood scientifically or logically, concluding that love happens beyond human rationale. They metaphorically compare their bond to two souls resting on a single blossom and compare each other to the serene moon and the gentle breeze.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Kaadhalil vingnyaanam kandavar yaaro / Kaaranam illamal mayangiduvaaro”
Rhyming of the second consonant 'da' in 'Kaadhalil' and 'Kaaranam'.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Oviyamae jeeviyamae unai pirivaenoo”
Addressing the beloved as 'Oviyamae jeeviyamae' (living portrait and life itself).
Simile (Upamai)
“Oru malar meedhilae iru manam polae”
Comparing two loving hearts to two minds merged upon a single blossom.
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Trivia
Released in 1952, 'Maappillai' featured a melodic score co-composed by N. S. Balakrishnan and T. R. Pappa. Lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass was renowned for blending philosophical and contemporary terms like 'vingnyaanam' (science) seamlessly into classic romantic Tamil poetry.
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