- Lyricist
- Papanasam Sivan
- Singer
- M. S. Subbulakshmi
- Music director
- S. V. Venkatraman
- Movie name
- Meera (1945) Film
- Movie release year
- 1945
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Jun 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Maravenae En Naalilumae is an iconic devotional song from the 1945 film Meera, performed by Carnatic legend M. S. Subbulakshmi. The song portrays Saint Meera's complete surrender and unwavering gratitude to Lord Krishna (Giridhari). She marvels at how the Lord saved her from the cup of poison sent to end her life, treating his protection of a humble devotee as a divine miracle. She vows never to forget his grace throughout her existence, promising to lovingly adorn him with garlands and continuously sing his praises.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyai (End Rhyme)
“Nanjai nee undanaiyo”
The rhythmic ending of consecutive lines with similar suffixes ('undanaiyo', 'kaathanaiyo', 'purindhanaiyo') creates a poetic, musical cadence.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Aarangal soodiduven / Alangaarangal seidhiduven”
Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'A' in 'Aarangal' and 'Alangaarangal' produces lyrical harmony.
Uvamaani (Visual Metaphor)
“Mugil vannaa endhan dhuraiyae”
'Mugil vannaa' compares Lord Krishna's divine complexion to dark, rain-bearing clouds, evoking divine beauty and abundance.
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Trivia
The 1945 movie Meera, directed by American filmmaker Ellis R. Dungan and starring M. S. Subbulakshmi, was a massive cinematic landmark. The music was composed by S. V. Venkatraman with lyricist Papanasam Sivan providing the Tamil verses. The film's Hindi version in 1947, introduced on screen by Sarojini Naidu, established M. S. Subbulakshmi as a household name across India.
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