- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Varuvan Vadivelan
- Movie release year
- 1978
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Dec 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This devotional hymn sung in praise of Lord Muruga highlights the transforming power of divine grace. The poet reflects on his humble, sinful origin and how Muruga elevated him into a path of spiritual enlightenment ('Gnyanakkadal'). The song references various sacred abodes and forms of Muruga, such as Sikkal (where Muruga receives the Vel to destroy karma/evils), Palani (Aandiappan), and the legend of Muruga explaining the cosmic meaning of 'Om' (Pranava Mantra) to His father Lord Shiva. Through vivid imagery, lyricist Kannadasan emphasizes that total surrender to Muruga removes all worldly afflictions, purifies karmic debts, conquers the fear of mortality (Yama), and brings peace, prosperity, and spiritual salvation to devotees regardless of their stature.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Slepukal / Pun (Wordplay / Yamakam)
“Indha makkalin vinaiyenum Sikkalai theerkkum karam Sikkalil irukkindradhu”
The word 'Sikkal' is used poetically as both the name of the holy temple town (Sikkal Singaravelan) and as a noun meaning 'entanglement/trouble' ('vinaiyenum sikkalai... karam sikkalil irukkindradhu').
Metaphor (Uruvagamdhu)
“Venthanal pol ezhundha Vidhiyinil thudippaarkku Sandhanam tharugindradhu”
Comparing karmic burden/fate to a raging fire ('Venthanal') and the Lord's relief/grace to soothing sandalwood ('Sandhanam').
Emona / Alliteration (Monai)
“Maadhumayaal maindhan Maasi magam kaana Maanudam thiralgindradhu”
Repetition of initial consonants like 'M' across consecutive lines (Maadhumayaal / Maasi / Maanudam).
Anaphora / Repetition (Eyalbu)
“Kai sumandhaal enna Thalai sumandhaal enna”
Repetition of rhetorical phrases comparing ways of carrying the deity ('Kai sumandhaal enna, Thalai sumandhaal enna').
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Trivia
The lyricist Kannadasan was well-known for integrating profound Saiva Siddhanta philosophy into accessible movie devotional songs. In this track, he cleverly references legendary Murugan temples: Sikkal (known for the divine Vel), Palani (where Muruga appears as Thiru Aandiappan in a simple ascetic attire), and Swamimalai (where Muruga turned Guru to Lord Shiva to explain the Pranava Mantra 'Om').
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