- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Thanga Durai
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Jul 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant philosophical song from Thanga Durai (1972) explores themes of moral decay, superficial religiousness, and human indifference. Lyricist Kannadasan laments how humanity has abandoned wisdom and genuine compassion, choosing instead to focus on empty rituals, superstition, and deity worship without embodying the divine nature of love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Refrain / Anaphora
“Anbae deivam endraal / Adhai yaarum nambavillai”
The line 'Anbae deivam endraal adhai yaarum nambavillai' is repeated strategically to highlight the central tragic theme of mankind refusing to see love as true divinity.
Rhetorical Question
“Kodumai kandum nirkkum / Deivam nyaayam enna sollum”
The lyricist poses a poignant question about divine justice, challenging blind faith when atrocities occur unaddressed.
Parallelism / Anaphora
“Mazhaiyillaamal vaadiya payirgal / Mazhaiyai edhirpaarkkum”
Consecutive couplets follow a strict rhythmic structure ending with 'edhirpaarkkum', accentuating the inherent longings of different suffering beings.
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Trivia
Thanga Durai (1972) starred Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya. Sung powerfully by T. M. Soundararajan, this track highlights Kannadasan's signature rationalist yet spiritual philosophy, questioning hollow rituals while elevating universal love.
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