- Lyricist
- C. A. Lakshmana Das
- Singer
- P. Kannamba
- Music director
- S. V. Venkatraman
- Movie name
- Harichandra -1944 Film
- Movie release year
- 1944
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Jan 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant devotional song from the 1944 Tamil movie Harichandra portrays absolute surrender to the Supreme Godhead amidst extreme suffering. King Harichandra, renowned for his unwavering adherence to truth, faces immense tests that strip him of his kingdom and comfort, leading him to pray desperately to the almighty Creator.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Niraadharavaanom paraathpara naadhaa / Needhimaan neeyallaamal”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Ni' / 'Nee' across consecutive lines creates rhythmic flow in classical Tamil verse.
Metaphor
“Soga raagamae theera”
Sorrow is metaphorically addressed as a tragic musical raga (Soga raagam) that needs to come to its final resolution.
Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Needhimaan neeyallaamal / Nighazhumo palkodi logam”
Refrain repetition highlighting the belief that the universe cannot operate without the ultimate righteous entity.
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Trivia
Harichandra (1944) was a prominent early Tamil cinematic adaptation of the legend of King Harishchandra, directed by K. B. Nagabhushanam and starring P. U. Chinnappa and P. Kannamba. The lyrics were penned by C. A. Lakshmana Das, reflecting classical Carnatic devotional lyricism.
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