- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Sirkazhi Govindarajan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Kandhan Karunai
- Movie release year
- 1967
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Aug 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poem is a deep devotional plea to Lord Murugan, praising his divine lineage and holy attributes. The poet addresses Murugan as the prime deity of Tiruchendur, the nephew of Lord Vishnu, the son of Lord Shiva, and the younger brother of Lord Ganesha. Expressing total surrender, the devotee folds hands in worship before Murugan's ankleted feet.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Varumurugaavendru vaaiveruvaan nirpa / Tharumurugaavendru thaan pilambaa nirpa”
Rhyming of the second letter across lines or phrases, such as 'Varumurugaa' and 'Tharumurugaa' creating rhythmic harmony.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Maayon maruganae eesan maganae…”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Maayon' and 'maruganae' enhancing the lyrical flow.
Allusion (Ilakkiya Kurippu)
“Thirumurugaattru padaiyudanae varum Saevaganae…”
Reference to the ancient classical Tamil Sangam literature 'Thirumurugatrupadai' composed by poet Nakkeerar.
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Trivia
This hymn incorporates elements from classical Tamil devotional literature. 'Thirumurugatrupadai' mentioned in the lyric is the first poem of the Ten Idylls (Pattupattu), an ancient Sangam Tamil work dedicated entirely to guiding devotees to Lord Murugan.
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