- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- Jikki
- Music director
- G. Govindarajulu Naidu
- Movie name
- Maya Manithan
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Jan 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This devotional track is a serene hymn dedicated to Lord Krishna, praising His cosmic divine play (Maya Leela) and all-encompassing grace. The lyrics express profound devotion, acknowledging that every event in the universe occurs solely through His divine will. The singer seeks guidance to dispel mental ignorance and achieve an enlightened, pure life. Millions of devotees find solace and sanctuary by surrendering at His sacred feet.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Mana irul agattri nalla vazhi katti”
'Mana irul' (darkness of the mind) serves as a metaphor for ignorance and despair, which the Lord dispels through enlightenment ('jodhi').
Rhetorical Question
“Nadapadhellaam unadharul allavo”
The line asks whether everything that transpires is not by His grace, emphasizing total surrender and belief in divine providence.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Adaikalam enavae unnaiyae naadi / Aarudhal kaanuvargal kodaana kodi”
Matching of the second consonant sound in adjacent lines ('da' in 'Adaikalam' and 'ru' in 'Aarudhal' forming vowel-length harmony).
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Trivia
Maya Manithan (1958) featured music by G. Govindarajulu Naidu with lyricist A. Maruthakasi penning evocative devotional lines. Jikki's voice elevated this classical-based devotional song into a soothing highlight of the film.
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