- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. Leela, Kamala, Thangappan
- Music director
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Movie name
- Kalyaniyin Kanavan
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Aug 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This dance drama song recounts the central narrative of the Ramayana following the defeat of Ravana and the trial by fire (Agni Pariksha) of Goddess Sita. It begins with an ode to Rama's victory over Ravana to uphold righteousness, followed by the joyful preparation and adornment of Sita, hailing her divine virtue and chastity. The song then captures Rama's solemn decree ordering Sita to walk through fire to demonstrate her purity to the world, and Sita's fearless challenge to the fire god Agni. Finally, it concludes with a celebratory praise of Sita's unmatched grace, beauty, and virtue, declaring that she alone is the ideal match for Lord Rama.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Karpin amuthinai alangarippom”
Chastity is metaphorically described as nectar (Karpin amudhu), emphasizing its divine and precious nature.
Simile (Upamai)
“Ambinum kooriya kangalilae”
Sita's sharp eyes are compared directly to arrows (Ambinum kooriya kangal), highlighting their striking intensity.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Vellamena kurithi vara”
Exaggeration describing blood flowing like a massive flood (Vellamena kurithi vara) during the defeat of Ravana.
Assonance/Alliteration (Monai)
“Neruppinai nerupae neeyum”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Ne' creating poetic rhythm and dramatic tension.
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Trivia
Kalyaniyin Kanavan (1963) is a Tamil film starring Sivaji Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi. This particular song is structured as a classical dance-drama (Sangeetha Nritya) portraying key moments from the Ramayana, penned masterfully by the legendary poet Kannadasan.
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