- Lyricist
- K. P. Kamatchisundaram
- Singer
- M. S. Rajeswari
- Music director
- R. Sudharsanam
- Movie name
- Naam Iruvar – 1947 Film
- Movie release year
- 1947
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Apr 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This patriotic Tamil song honors Mahatma Gandhi as a divine avatar of mercy, peace, and non-violence (Ahimsa). It highlights Gandhi's role in inspiring the nation's undivided population of forty crore people to rise above divisions of caste and creed. Through his spiritual wisdom and leadership, the song emphasizes that Indians have found harmony, unity, and a shared path toward lasting freedom.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Epithet
“Karunamoorthy gandhi mahathma”
Gandhi is described using sacred and honorific epithets such as 'Karunamoorthy' (embodiment of mercy) and 'Tharmaathma' (righteous soul).
Anaphora / Repetition
“Ulagoor pugazha avadhaara mahatmaa”
Lines are repeated sequentially to emphasize veneration and build rhythmic cadence typical of early nationalist music.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Naadum abimaaniyae aathma gyaaniyae”
Rhyming phrase endings like 'abimaaniyae' and 'gyaaniyae' enhance musical resonance.
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Trivia
'Naam Iruvar' (1947), produced by AVM Productions, was a historic nationalist movie released around the time of Indian Independence. The film extensively featured patriotic songs and Subramania Bharati's poetry, playing a major role in popularizing nationalist music in Tamil cinema.
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