- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Padagotti
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Apr 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This iconic philosophical song from the movie 'Padagotti' delivers a strong socialist and egalitarian message. It asserts that nature's abundant gifts—such as the soothing breeze and the moonlight—are meant for all human beings equally, without discriminating between the rich and the poor. God created nature for the entire community, not for a privileged few.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhetorical Question (Vinah Alangaram)
“Mann kudisai vaasal endral thendral vara veruthiduma”
The speaker asks whether natural elements like the breeze or moonlight would deny comfort to a poor man's hut, emphasizing nature's inherent impartiality.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Madi niraiya porul irukum / Manam niraya irul irukum”
Matching initial consonant/vowel sounds in words across lines, such as 'Madi' and 'Manam'.
Antithesis / Contrast (Muran)
“Madi niraiya porul irukum / Manam niraya irul irukum”
Contrasting the abundance of wealth ('porul') with the poverty of character/darkness of mind ('irul').
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Trivia
Sung by T. M. Soundararajan and composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, this song served as a major political vehicle for M. G. Ramachandran (MGR), reinforcing his screen image as a champion of the working class and the downtrodden.
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