- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, Jikki
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Neelavukku Neranja Manasu
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Oct 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song emphasizes unity as the essential lifeline of human existence and society. Authored by A. Maruthakasi for the 1958 movie 'Neelavukku Neranja Manasu', the lyrics advocate for living together in harmony through meaningful similes—such as holding onto unity like the firm grip of a monitor lizard, blending together like pitch and rhythm in music, and sharing resources like crows sharing food. By fostering oneness in thought and action, society can realize ultimate joy and peaceful togetherness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Pattriya porul vidaatha udumbin pidi polae”
Compares holding firmly onto unity to the legendary, unyielding grip of a monitor lizard ('udumbin pidi polae').
Uruvagamm (Metaphor)
“Ottrumaiyae namakku uyir naadi / Anbai kaattidum kannaadi”
Metaphorically describes unity as 'uyir naadi' (the vital pulse of life) and as a mirror ('kannaadi') reflecting love.
Uvamai (Simile)
“Isaiyinil shuruthi layamae... Inainthidum nilai polae”
Uses the innate harmony of melody and rhythm in music ('shuruthi layamae') as a simile for human togetherness.
Monnai (Alliteration)
“Ennaththil ondraai / Ellorum vaazhnthaalae”
Initial letter harmony seen in 'Ennaththil' and 'Ellorum' as well as 'Inbaththin' and 'Kaanbom' (rhyming rhythm).
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Trivia
The 1958 film 'Neelavukku Neranja Manasu' featured music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyricist A. Maruthakasi was celebrated for injecting strong social moral themes and public unity philosophy into mainstream Tamil film songs during the 1950s.
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