- Lyricist
- M. G. Vallaban
- Singer
- Sasirekha
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Agal Vilakku
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Nov 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses a woman's deep devotion, love, and plea for forgiveness towards her beloved, whom she places on a divine pedestal. Comparing her devotion to Radha's eternal love for Krishna (Madhavan), she declares that regardless of circumstance or emotional distance, her heart remains unconditionally bound to him. She recounts nights of sleepless longing, weeping in solitude, yet holds onto the hope of a blessed union symbolized by auspicious decorations at her doorstep.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Dheivam polae”
Compares forgiving the protagonist's faults to the divine grace of God ('Dheivam polae') and loving the partner like one's own eyes ('Kannai pol').
Uruvagam (Metaphor / Devotional Allusion)
“Naan avan raadhai”
Compares her divine devotion to Radha's eternal love for Lord Krishna ('Geedhaiyin naadhan' and 'Naan avan raadhai').
Iyaibu (Rhyme / End Rhyme)
“Kannil neer vadithen thudithen”
Rhyming structure using 'thoongi', 'yengi', 'vadithen', and 'thudithen' to accentuate emotional turmoil.
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Trivia
The film 'Agal Vilakku' (1979) was based on the famous Tamil novel of the same name written by M. Varadarajan (Mu. Va.). The lyrics by M.G. Vallaban feature rich classical imagery drawing from Hindu mythology and traditional Tamil bridal symbolism.
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