- Lyricist
- C. A. Lakshmana Das
- Singer
- P. U. Chinnappa
- Music director
- S. V. Venkatraman
- Movie name
- Harichandra -1944 Film
- Movie release year
- 1944
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Jan 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Manamae veenaai thalaraadhae is a moralistic and philosophical song from the 1944 Tamil movie Harichandra, written by lyricist C. A. Lakshmana Das. The song is a direct address to one's own mind, counseling fortitude and moral righteousness during times of hardship. It emphasizes that joy and sorrow are transient and dynamic, ebbing and flowing continuously just like ocean waves. The core message stresses unwavering adherence to truth (Vaaimai) and the vital virtue of patience (Porumai). By enduring tribulations without losing faith in truth, one attains spiritual purity and ultimate triumph, reflecting the timeless Tamil adage that patience eventually conquers all obstacles.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Apostrophe / Personification
“Manamae veenaai thalaraadhae”
The lyricist directly addresses the human mind ('Manamae') as a conscious entity capable of being advised and guided.
Upamai (Simile)
“Kanai kadalalai pol”
Life's alternating phases of joy and sorrow ('Sugadhukkamae') are explicitly compared to ocean waves ('Kanai kadalalai pol') using the comparative marker 'pol'.
Moanai (Initial Alliteration)
“Punidhanaam poorananaavaai”
Repetition of the initial 'Pu' / 'Poo' consonant-vowel sound across 'Punidhanaam' and 'poorananaavaai' creates rhythmic harmony.
Pazhamozhi (Proverb Inclusion)
“Poruthaar bhoomiyaaluvaar”
Direct embedding of the classic Tamil ethical maxim 'Poruthaar Bhoomiyaaluvaar' (The patient shall inherit the earth) to reinforce moral strength.
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Trivia
The 1944 film Harichandra, starring P. U. Chinnappa and M. V. Rajamma, tells the mythological tale of King Harishchandra who sacrificed his kingdom, family, and wealth to preserve truthfulness. This song serves as the spiritual anthem of the protagonist's unwavering ideal.
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