- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music directors
- N. S. Balakrishnan, T. R. Pappa
- Movie name
- Maappillai 1952 Film
- Movie release year
- 1952
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Feb 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This melancholic song portrays a woman lamenting her tragic plight and questioning God about her endless suffering. She compares herself to a scentless flower—a life stripped of its joy and purpose—and wonders if her sorrow is the result of cruel conspiracies or preordained fate. The pain deepens as she mourns the unexpected separation from her innocent child, leaving her with nothing but tears as an offering to the Almighty.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Manamilladha malar pol mapaaviyaanaenae”
Compares a joyless, tragic life to a scentless flower ('malar pol').
Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Polladha sadhiyoo ellaam / En thalai vidhiyoo”
Uses rhyming line endings ('sadhiyoo' and 'vidhiyoo') to emphasize the conflict between conspiracy and fate.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Edhirpaaraamal paal manam maaradha sei thanai”
Employs 'paal manam' (milky heart) as a metaphor for the untainted innocence of a child.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Maappillai' (1952) featured memorable music composed by T. R. Pappa and N. S. Balakrishnan, with lyrics written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. The song was rendered by legendary playback singer P. Leela, known for her emotional depth in classical and pathos songs.
Keep listening
Songs with a similar feeling
From the same album
More songs from Maappillai 1952 Film
View albumSpot an issue?
Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.