- Lyricist
- Isaignani Ilayaraja
- Singer
- Ranjani Gayatri (RaGa
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Maayon
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Jun 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Maayone' from the movie Maayon is a classical devotional hymn composed and written by Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja, rendered by the Carnatic vocal duo Ranjani-Gayatri. The song is addressed to Lord Vishnu (Maayon), questioning the apparent injustice in the world where righteous devotees suffer while unrighteous individuals flourish. It invokes the divine presence of Vishnu residing in the milk ocean upon Adishesha, surrendering completely to His feet while appealing for protection against evil and requesting Him to safeguard sacred temple heritage.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming in Tamil prosody)
“Nermaiyatru neriyillar / Nimirnthe ulavuvatho”
The second consonant 'r' aligns in 'Nermaiyatru' and 'Nimirnthe'.
Metaphor (Rupaka Alankara)
“Samsara sagarathuzhalum”
Comparing worldly existence and struggles to a ocean ('Samsara sagaram').
Anaphora (Repetition for emphasis)
“Nin saran allathu veru saran illai”
Repetition of 'Nin saran allathu veru saran illai' creates a rhythmic, devotional chant emphasizing complete surrender (Saranagathi).
Rhetorical Question
“Koyil selvam kollai poga / Thaduthidamal paduthuu / Kidaippathallazhago”
The lyricist questions the deity about why He remains passive while temple treasures are looted, highlighting righteous angst.
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Trivia
'Maayone' marks a rare collaboration where Carnatic virtuosos Ranjani and Gayatri sang for Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja. The song's theme blends traditional Vishnu Stuti aesthetics with the plot of the film 'Maayon', which centers around an archeological mystery surrounding an ancient Lord Vishnu temple.
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