- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan
- Movie name
- Karaikkal Ammaiyar
- Movie release year
- 1973
- Lyrics added on
- 26 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the movie Karaikkal Ammaiyar (1973) portrays Punitavati (before she becomes the saint Karaikkal Ammaiyar) expressing her deep love, reverence, and spiritual devotion toward her husband. She sees divine grace in her husband's presence, equating him to a lord who embodies truth and ultimate righteousness. Through Kannadasan's philosophical lyrics, the act of serving one's partner and upholding domestic virtue (Illaram) is presented as a spiritual path that reveals the purpose of life and womanhood. The song emphasizes that a life built on truth, virtue, and mutual understanding prevents any degradation of character.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Sathiyam enbathu kanavan / Adhil thathuvam enbathu manaivi”
The lyricist equates the husband to 'Truth' (Sathiyam) and the wife to the underlying 'Philosophy' (Thathuvam).
Simile / Comparison (Uwamai)
“Thaayinum karunai manam paarthen”
The husband's heart is compared to a mother's compassion, stating it exceeds even a mother's love.
Erhugai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Pirappin kaaranam arindhenae / Sirappin illaram unarndhenae”
The second letters of 'Pirappin' and 'Sirappin' rhyme ('ra'), creating rhythmic harmony.
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Pirappin kaaranam arindhenae / Penmaiyin maenmaiyai purindhaenae”
Initial letters 'Pa' and 'Pe' share consonant alliteration across adjacent lines.
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Trivia
The film Karaikkal Ammaiyar (1973) features music composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan. This particular track is rendered by P. Susheela, highlighting the early domestic life of Saint Karaikkal Ammaiyar before her miraculous transformation into a skeletal devotee of Lord Shiva.
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