- Lyricist
- Thyagaraja
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Isai Paadum Thendral
- Movie release year
- 1976
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This composition is the iconic Carnatic classical krithi 'Manasuloni Marmamunu' composed by Saint Thyagaraja in Raga Hindolam. In this soulful prayer, the composer addresses Lord Rama, calling him the protector of honor, the benefactor of the Solar Dynasty (Inakulaptha), and the divine lord with a skin tone like a shimmering emerald (Marakathaanga).
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anuprasa / Alliteration
“Manasuloni marmamunu thelusuko”
Repetition of the 'm' and 'n' sound in 'Manasuloni marmamunu' creates a lyrical and melodic rhythm.
Upamana / Metaphor
“Maana rakshakaa marakathaanga…aa…”
Describing Lord Rama's complexion as 'Marakathaanga' compares his divine body to a polished green emerald.
Epithet / Invocation
“Inakulaaptha neevae”
Addressing Lord Rama as 'Inakulaaptha' invokes his heritage as the friend and supreme leader of the Sun Dynasty (Ikshvaku clan).
Mudra / Author Signature
“Naa karamu batti thyagaraja vinutha”
Thyagaraja includes his own signature ('Thyagaraja vinutha') in the charanam, denoting 'the Lord who is praised by Thyagaraja'.
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Trivia
'Manasuloni Marmamunu' is a masterwork composed by Saint Thyagaraja in Ragam Hindolam set to Adi Talam. Although written in classical Telugu, it is frequently performed in Tamil cinematic and classical music concerts, including featured classical music sequences in Tamil films like Isai Paadum Thendral (1976).
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