- Lyricist
- Kuyilan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Pendyala Nageswara Rao
- Movie name
- Veettukku Vandha Varalakshmi
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Mar 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This emotional devotional song from the 1958 film Veettukku Vandha Varalakshmi portrays a devotee's heartfelt prayer to Lord Venkateshwara during a crisis. The protagonist reflects on how the Lord previously lit up her life in pitch darkness and asks why that protective lamp is being snuffed out now when she is stumbling. She addresses the Lord as her mother, father, and ocean of compassion, surrendering her soul while pleading for the safety and protection of her loved one.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Annai nee thandhai nee arul kadale”
Addressing the Lord directly as 'arul kadal' (ocean of grace) and 'ponnaana oli' (golden light) to symbolize divine guidance and infinite compassion.
Contrast / Visual Metaphor
“Kaar irul thannil kangal theriyadha neram”
Contrasting 'kaar irul' (pitch darkness/adversity) with 'ponnaana oli' (golden light/divine salvation).
Repetition (Anaphora)
“Saranam saranam paramaesha”
Repeating 'Saranam' (surrender) iteratively to heighten emotional fervor and total surrender.
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Trivia
Veettukku Vandha Varalakshmi (1958) featured music by the veteran composer Pendyala Nageswara Rao with lyrics penned by Kuyilan. P. Susheela's poignant vocal delivery made this devotional song a memorable classic in Tamil cinema history.
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