- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Bhanumathi
- Music director
- M. B. Sreenivas
- Movie name
- Eduppar Kaipillai
- Movie release year
- 1975
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Jul 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
In this song from 'Eduppar Kaipillai', a mother proudly and emotionally introduces her long-separated son to her guests upon his return home. She recalls the intense pain and sorrow she endured during his absence, likening her plight to that of epic mothers like Kausalya and Kunti who suffered separation from their sons. She views his return as the end of her silent penance and an answer to her prayers. Celebrating her son's noble character, she draws comparisons to legendary sons like Rama, Indrajit, and Karna. She envisions a joyful future for him filled with family bliss and continuous prosperity, praying to Lord Krishna and the Goddess to eternally protect her home and keep it vibrant with happiness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Paasa theeyil vendhu kidanthaen”
Compares affection to a burning flame ('Paasa thee'), emphasizing the agonizing emotional intensity of maternal love during separation.
Thonmam (Epic Allusion)
“Kosalai iruntha nilaiyil irunthaen”
References classical mythological mothers and sons (Kausalya, Rama, Kunti, Karna, Ravana, Indrajit) to elevate the son's stature and the mother's emotional sacrifice to epic proportions.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Paththu thingal thavamirunthenae / Pagavaan arivaan vedhanai”
Repetition of the initial 'Pa' sound in 'Paththu' and 'Pagavaan', adding rhythmic harmony to the line.
Upamai (Simile / Imagery)
“Thaththum kiliyoru / Muththu punnagai thangam”
Uses vivid imagery comparing a smile to shining pearls ('Muththu punnagai') and the child to a cherished parrot ('Thaththum kili').
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Trivia
The song uniquely blends English phrasing ('Meet my son') with classical Tamil lyricism by Kannadasan. Performed by veteran actress and singer P. Bhanumathi under M. B. Sreenivas's music direction, the song captures the high-society demeanor of an elite mother welcoming her Western-educated son back home.
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