- Lyricist
- Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathiyaar
- Singer
- Haricharan
- Music director
- Darbuka Siva
- Movie name
- Kidaari
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Jul 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic philosophical poem written by Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathiyar delivers a profound spiritual message of non-violence, unconditional forgiveness, and divine oneness. Bharathiyar instructs his own mind ('Nan nenjae') to show love and grace even towards enemies. He illustrates that just as fire is concealed within smoke, the Supreme Lord (as love) resides inside hostile environments.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Apostrophe (Munnilai)
“Nan nenjae”
Directly addressing one's own conscience or heart throughout the song ('Nan nenjae').
Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagamm)
“Pugai naduvinil thee iruppadhai”
Comparing God's hidden presence amidst enmity to fire concealed within smoke ('Pugai naduvinil thee iruppadhai').
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Vazhvai ninaithapin / Thazhvai ninaippadhu”
Rhyming of the second letter in consecutive lines: 'Vazhvai' and 'Thazhvai' (the 'zh' sound).
Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Pagaivanukku arulvaai”
Repeated refrain emphasizing the core message of showing mercy to enemies.
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Trivia
This track is based on the famous poem 'Pagaivanukku Arulvaai' by the legendary nationalist poet Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathiyar. For the 2016 film 'Kidaari', the poem was set to a modern rock-influenced composition by music director Darbuka Siva.
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