- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan
- Movie name
- Thirumalai Deivam
- Movie release year
- 1973
- Lyrics added on
- 29 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
In this devotional song from Thirumalai Deivam (1973), Goddess Padmavathi lovingly expresses her sweet longing and romantic grievance towards her husband, Lord Venkateswara. She gently complains that while she waits for him in solitude, he spends all his time granting audience to his countless devotees and performing cosmic duties. She reminds him that as his divine consort, she was born to serve his lotus feet, pleading with him to spare at least one day dedicated entirely to their love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Maalae manivannaa maayavanae”
Repetition of the 'Ma' sound across the line 'Maalae manivannaa maayavanae', creating a melodic and rhythmic effect.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Malaradi thozhuvadharkku palar varuvaar”
Describing the divine feet as 'Malaradi' (lotus-like tender feet) and the Lord as 'Manivannan' (sapphire-hued gem).
Rhetorical Question (Vinaa)
“Devanin manaivi endraal penn illaiyoo”
The lyricist uses poignant rhetorical questions to highlight the consort's emotional yearning and human-like affection.
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Trivia
The film Thirumalai Deivam (1973) features music composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan with lyrics penned by Kannadasan. This particular song is sung by S. Janaki, portraying the divine love and sweet banter between Lord Srinivasa and Goddess Padmavathi.
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