- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Rojavin Raja
- Movie release year
- 1976
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Feb 2024
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
Sirithathu podhum sindhiyungal is an uplifting and philosophical song from Rojavin Raja (1976), composed by M. S. Vishwanathan and rendered powerfully by T. M. Soundararajan. Lyricist Kannadasan urges people, especially youth, to move beyond complacency and foolish pride. The central refrain contrasts 'mannavan' (a king or ruler) with 'maanavan' (a humble student or seeker of knowledge), emphasizing that true human worth comes from remaining a lifelong learner rather than mere worldly status.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Wordplay / Pun
“Naalai nee mannavan”
The lyrics playfully contrast 'mannavan' (king/ruler) and 'maanavan' (student/learner), using phonetic similarity to deliver a deep message about status versus humility.
Metaphor
“Gyaana deepam naam yettralaam”
Knowledge and spiritual awareness are metaphorically represented as a lamp ('gyaana deepam') that dispels darkness.
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Trivia
In Rojavin Raja (1976), starring Sivaji Ganesan and Vanisri, Kannadasan crafted this song featuring his signature wordplay contrasting 'mannavan' (king) and 'maanavan' (student) to emphasize education and moral discipline.
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