- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Aasaikku Vayasillai
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Oct 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from 'Aasaikku Vayasillai' (1979), penned by Kannadasan, expresses a woman's intense romantic devotion (Nayaki Bhava) for Lord Krishna. She describes his dark rain-cloud complexion and oceanic hue, celebrating the ecstasy of their intimate divine play. She depicts singing in the comforting Neelambari ragam under the blue moonlight, yearning for the Lord who reposes on a banyan leaf.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Imagery (உவமை / வர்ணனை)
“Mazhaimega vannan”
Compares Krishna's divine dark blue complexion to water-laden rain clouds (Mazhaimega vannan) and the deep ocean (Kadal konda neelam).
Alliteration & Monai (மோனை)
“Neela nilaavil neelaambariyil”
Repetition of the initial 'Ne' sound across words creates a rhythmic and melodic resonance.
Mythological Allusion (புராணக் குறிப்பு)
“Aalilai maelae ayarnthavan thanjam”
Refers to the iconic image of Lord Krishna as 'Vatapatrasayi', the cosmic child floating peacefully on a banyan leaf.
Juxtaposition / Contrast (முரண்)
“Kodhikkuthu meani kulir tharum panneer”
Contrasts the internal feverish heat of love-longing (Kodhikkuthu meani) with the cooling soothing quality of rosewater (kulir tharum panneer).
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Trivia
Written by the legendary lyricist Kannadasan, the song cleverly blends classic Carnatic musical imagery (referencing the lullaby-associated raga Neelambari) with romantic devotion, a signature style of Kannadasan's 'Sringara Bhakti' compositions.
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