- Lyricist
- C. A. Lakshmana Das
- Singers
- S. Kannamba, Chorus
- Music director
- S. V. Venkatraman
- Movie name
- Harichandra -1944 Film
- Movie release year
- 1944
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Feb 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a loving lullaby and benediction offered to the young prince in the 1944 film Harichandra. The lyricist shower heartfelt blessings on the young royal heir, referring to him as a flawless treasure. The lyrics pray for the prince to be endowed with scriptural wisdom, the counsel of elders, and the divine grace of the Sun God (Adithya Bhagavan), so that he may rule happily and earn eternal fame throughout the world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Maasilaa selvamae vaazhga nee”
The line 'Maasilaa selvamae vaazhga nee' is repeated multiple times to emphasize maternal affection and solemn blessing.
Metaphor
“Maasilaa selvamae vaazhga nee”
Addressing the child as 'Maasilaa selvamae' (Flawless/Spotless Treasure) metaphorically equates the child to an invaluable gemstone or wealth.
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Maasu dhyaana maraimudhalaana”
Matching initial sounds across adjacent phrases like 'Maasilaa' and 'Maasu' enhances the rhythmic flow of the traditional verse.
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Trivia
Harichandra (1944), starring P. U. Chinnappa and P. Kannamba, was a major hit of its era based on the legend of King Harishchandra. Lyrics were penned by C. A. Lakshmana Das, who wrote several classic mythological film songs in the 1940s.
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