- Lyricist
- Papanasam Sivan
- Singer
- P. Bhanumathi
- Music directors
- G. Ramanathan, C. R. Subbaraman
- Movie name
- Rathna Kumar
- Movie release year
- 1949
- Lyrics added on
- 2 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This devotional lyric is a heartfelt prayer dedicated to Goddess Amba, the Divine Universal Mother. The speaker expresses utter surrender, acknowledging themselves as a helpless, innocent orphan navigating a world filled with illusion (Maya). Describing human existence as merely a toy in the grand play of God, the devotee yearns for the soothing warmth, embrace, and comfort of the Goddess, asking her to be like a loving mother singing a lullaby. The core theme centers on complete devotion (Bhakti), asking for divine grace to continuously sing her praises and dwell upon her sacred lotus feet.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Maayaa ulagil naan or Vilayaattu bommai”
The speaker metaphorically compares human life in an illusory world to a plaything or toy in the hands of the Divine.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Manam unadhu malaradi”
The phrase 'malaradi' combines 'malar' (flower) and 'adi' (feet), metaphorically describing the Goddess's feet as soft and sacred lotus blossoms.
Iyaipu (Rhyming ends)
“Neeyae yenai anaindhu / Thaalaattum ammai”
End-rhyming structure creating a rhythmic, lullaby-like cadence fitting for a motherly address.
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Trivia
Rathna Kumar (1949) featured lyrics penned by the acclaimed Carnatic musician and composer Papanasam Sivan. The movie starred major Tamil cinema pioneers including P. U. Chinnappa and M. G. Ramachandran in supporting roles.
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