- Lyricist
- Papanasam Sivan
- Singer
- U. R. Jeevarathinam
- Music directors
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, S. V. Venkatraman
- Movie name
- Sri Murugan
- Movie release year
- 1946
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Jan 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This devotional hymn composed by Papanasam Sivan expresses the ecstatic joy of a devotee beholding the sacred vision of Lord Murugan. The singer rejoices at witnessing Murugan's majestic form, describing Him as the personification of supreme wisdom (Jnana Shakti) proclaimed by the four Vedas.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition (Ettugai)
“Kolam kann kulira kanden”
The refrain 'Kolam kann kulira kanden' and 'Thirukkolam kann kulira kanden' is repeated to emphasize the overwhelming visual and spiritual fulfillment experienced by the devotee.
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Naalaa maraisol gnjaana sakthiswaroobaa”
Lord Murugan is addressed as 'Gnjaana sakthiswaroobaa' (the literal form/embodiment of wisdom power), and His consorts Valli and Deivayanai are conceptualized as the twin spiritual powers (Iccha Shakti and Kriya Shakti) praised by sages.
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Kolam kann kulira kanden”
Consonant repetition of 'K' in 'Kolam', 'kann', 'kulira', 'kanden' creates a melodic and rhythmic flow suited for Carnatic music rendering.
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Trivia
Sri Murugan (1946) was a blockbuster mythological film produced by Jupiter Pictures. The lyrics were written by the revered Carnatic composer Papanasam Sivan, often hailed as Tamil music's 'Tamil Tyagayya'. Interestingly, M. G. Ramachandran played a supporting role as Lord Shiva in this film early in his career.
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