- Lyricist
- T. K. Sundara Vadhyar
- Singer
- M. S. Rajeswari
- Music director
- R. Govarthanam
- Movie name
- Jathagam
- Movie release year
- 1953
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Jan 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classical-style song praises the divine and sweet sound of Lord Krishna's flute music, comparing its elegance to the traditional Tamil string instrument, the yaazh. The singer wonders if the enchanting harp music can rival the mesmerizing flute tones of Balagopala, which have the power to steal hearts and melt even hard stones into joy. The lyrics describe how Krishna's flute music brings spiritual ecstasy, acting as a soothing stream in a restless mind. Its melody flows like sweet milk mixed with honey in the gentle breeze, bringing divine bliss and captivating anyone who listens to its enchanting tunes.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Kallum karaiyum kanivaana”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound creates a rhythmic flow.
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Alaiyum manadhilae inba aruviyagumae”
Music is directly described as a flowing stream of joy in a restless mind ('inba aruvi').
Sensory Imagery (Upamai)
“Thaen kalandha paaludan thaan kalandha naadhamae”
Comparing the divine sound to milk blended with honey ('Thaen kalandha paal').
Hyperbole (Athisayokthi)
“Kallum karaiyum kanivaana venugaanamirtham”
Exaggerating the soothing power of music by stating it can melt even solid stones ('Kallum karaiyum').
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Trivia
Jathagam (1953) is an early Tamil comedy-drama film featuring music composed by R. Govarthanam. Sung by M. S. Rajeswari, this track showcases classical Carnatic musical influences typical of 1950s South Indian cinema music.
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