- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Dec 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful devotional song expresses complete surrender and unyielding faith toward Goddess Adhiparasakthi of Melmaruvathur. The devotee renounces all worldly desires and attachments—such as homeland, human relationships, gold, and wealth—stating that their sole purpose in life is to sing the praises of the Divine Mother.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme / Rhyming Refrain)
“Ooru paadala oravu paadala / Ponna paadala porula paadala”
The word 'paadala' (didn't sing) is repeated at the end of clauses to rhythmically emphasize the negation of worldly topics.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Ponna paadala / Naan unna paadugiren”
The second consonant sound 'nna' (ன்) matches between 'Ponna' and 'unna', creating auditory harmony.
Monai (Initial Letter Alliteration)
“Ooru paadala oravu paadala”
The initial vowel sound 'O' is repeated in 'Ooru' and 'oravu'.
Metaphor
“Naan unnudaiya pillaiyadi”
The devotee frames the spiritual relationship as a direct mother-child bond, symbolizing complete dependence and unconditional love.
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Trivia
Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal (1986) is a renowned devotional film depicting miracles associated with the Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi movement. The film features music composed by the legendary K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics penned by Vaali, who authored many popular Amman devotional songs in Tamil cinema. The song features traditional folk rhythms alongside the sound of the 'udukkai' (an hourglass-shaped drum), an instrument intrinsically tied to Goddess worship in Tamil culture.
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