- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Nalla Mudivu
- Movie release year
- 1973
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Dec 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This devotional yet emotive track from 'Nalla Mudivu' (1973) expresses deep yearning and total surrender to Lord Ranganatha (Rangayya). The singer articulates that her entire existence depends on the Lord, drawing a parallel that just as thoughts cannot exist without a heart, she cannot exist without Him. She seeks His presence, reminiscing about His divine form—His majestic physique, soft eyes, and chariot-like graceful walk.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamaani)
“Malai pol maeni engae / Malar pol kangal engae”
Compares the divine form to a mountain ('Malai pol maeni') and eyes to flowers ('Malar pol kangal').
Alliteration / Rhyme (Monai and Ethirai)
“Neeyindri naanillai / Nenjamindri ennamillai”
Use of matching consonant/vowel sounds at line beginnings like 'Neeyindri' / 'Nenjamindri' and 'Ullam' / 'Unmai'.
Anaphora / Refrain
“Vaada rangaiyyaa”
Repetition of the line 'Vaada rangaiyyaa' throughout the song to emphasize earnest yearning.
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Trivia
The song features iconic phrasing by lyricist Kannadasan, blending traditional bhakti poetry conventions with accessible film music style set to tune by M. S. Viswanathan.
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