- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Saradha
- Movie release year
- 1962
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Oct 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song written by Kannadasan contrasts material power with moral and cultural richness. It highlights that while the privileged house holds money, influence, and material wealth, the humble home is rich in good character, family values, natural beauty, and poetic art. Ultimately, the song conveys that true nobility and fulfillment reside in virtue, affection, and artistic heritage rather than mere financial prosperity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Antithesis / Contrast
“Ungal vaasalil / Engal vaasalil”
Contrasts the attributes found at 'your doorstep' (wealth and strength) with those at 'our doorstep' (character and art).
End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Ungal vaasalil”
Repeated refrain of 'vaasalil' creates a rhythmic cadence at the end of alternating lines.
Internal Rhyme and Alliteration (Monai / Edhugai)
“Panam irukkum balam irukkum”
Uses matching sound structures like 'Panam/Balam' and 'Poo manamum/Paa manamum' to give poetic flow.
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Trivia
From the 1962 film 'Saradha', this song features lyrics by Kannadasan set to music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It remains a classic example of using simple comparative couplets to contrast material riches with spiritual and cultural virtues.
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