- Lyricist
- C. N. Muthu
- Singer
- Sarala
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Movie name
- Ninaivil Nindraval
- Movie release year
- 1967
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Mar 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song uses a famous mythical motif—the story of Nandanar, whose view of the deity in Thirupunkur was unblocked when the Nandi statue moved aside—as an extended metaphor for romantic longing and obstacles. The speaker compares love to temple worship and sacred union, lamenting how sudden hindrances (symbolized as a falling curtain or an intruding bear) disrupt the meeting of lovers. The heroine reflects on her deep affection, which blossomed the moment she laid eyes on her beloved. Despite her youth and restless, sleepless nights, her heart remains fully surrendered to him, even though societal constraints and unexpected barriers prevent her from openly confessing her feelings.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Allusion (Purana Kurippu)
“Nandhan vandhaan kovililae / Nandhi maraindhadhu vaasalilae”
References the legendary story of Nandanar, a devotee of Lord Shiva for whom the bull statue Nandi shifted to allow a clear view of the shrine.
Metaphor (Uvagam / Idiom)
“Karadi vandhu pugunthathalae / Poojai nadatha mudiyala”
The term 'Karadi' (bear) is a Tamil idiomatic metaphor representing an unwanted intruder or disturbance causing hindrance to a peaceful affair.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Unnidathil kodutha ullam / Ennidathil thirumbala”
The second consonant 'n' matches in 'Unnidathil' and 'Ennidathil', creating rhythmic symmetry.
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Trivia
This track features music composed by V. Kumar, an influential music director of the 1960s and 70s who was often referred to as 'Mellisai Maamani'. The lyrics, penned by C. N. Muthu, cleverly bridge traditional Hindu mythology with contemporary romantic dilemmas.
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