- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Veettuku Veedu
- Movie release year
- 1970
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Apr 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a prayerful and devotional Tamil composition invoking Goddess Sreedhevi (Lakshmi) for marital harmony, prosperity, and long life. It celebrates the sanctity of marriage, comparing the bond between husband and wife to eyes and protective eyelids that cannot exist without each other. The lyricist emphasizes traditional values, praying for '16 forms of wealth' (Padhinaaru Selvangal) and divine protection over sacred symbols of marriage like turmeric and flower garlands. In the second half, the lyrics draw a devotional parallel to the divine couple Thirumal (Lord Vishnu) and Lakshmi, symbolizing the eternal connection of love and loyalty. A wife's love and mind are described as the true royal throne where her husband resides, reinforcing a theme of mutual respect, dedication, and lifelong companionship.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Kann pondra manavaalan”
Compares the husband to one's own eyes using 'pondra' (meaning 'like').
Metaphor (Urvagam)
“Kangal irandum imaigal irandum / Pennodu aan ennum porulallavoo”
Metaphorically compares man and woman to eyes and protecting eyelids.
Anaphora / Emonai
“Unnai ninainthu unnai mananthu”
Repetition of the word 'Unnai' at the beginning of consecutive phrases for rhythmic emphasis.
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Pon manjalum poo malaiyum”
Repetition of 'm' sound in 'manjalum', 'malaiyum', and 'manavalan'.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Veettuku Veedu' (1970) is a Tamil comedy film based on the play 'Thikku Theriyadha Veettil'. The phrase 'Padhinaaru perennum vazhvallavoo' references the classic Tamil blessing 'Padhinaarum Petru Peruvazhvu Vazhga' (May you attain all sixteen forms of wealth and live a grand life).
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