- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Jaya Vijaya
- Movie name
- Shanmuga Priya
- Movie release year
- 1973
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Apr 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song is a mother's despairing prayer to Lord Muruga seeking healing for her paralyzed or motionless child. She points out the cruel irony that while the entire universe—peacocks, roosters, rivers, and all living beings—moves seamlessly according to divine will, her own innocent child lies immobile. She pleads directly with Lord Muruga, questioning if His heart is so unyielding that it will not melt with compassion to restore movement to the child's helpless limbs.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme) & Anaphora
“Mayilaadum paaraiyil un mayil nadakka”
The lines feature consistent rhythmic repetition ending with 'nadakka' (walk/move), establishing a contrast between universal movement and the child's immobility.
Rhetorical Question
“Thirumuruga asaiyaatho unathu ullam”
The lyricist uses poignant rhetorical questioning ('Asaiyaatho' - Will it not move?) to invoke emotional depth and plead for divine grace.
Contrast / Antithesis
“Peruyirgal ellaamum nadakkavittu / Pinju magan asaiyaathu saainthirukka”
Juxtaposes the active movement of nature ('peruyirgal ellaamum nadakkavittu') with the agonizing stillness of the child ('pinju magan asaiyaathu saainthirukka').
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Trivia
The film score was composed by the devotional musician duo Jaya Vijaya (brothers J.V. Vijayan and J.V. Raghavulu), known for bringing rich Carnatic classical and devotional nuances to Tamil cinema.
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