- Lyricist
- T. K. Krishnasami
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Arunagirinathar
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Sept 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses the deep sorrow and anguish of a woman neglected by her husband, set against societal irony. She reflects on the general saying that being born a woman is a misfortune, a harsh reality she now experiences firsthand. She points out the tragic connection between eyes and women, implying that weeping is an inevitable part of a woman's life. Furthermore, she highlights the hypocrisy of a husband who reveres female deities with extreme devotion while utterly failing to show basic respect, affection, and the dignity of motherhood to his wedded wife.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Kannukkum pennukkum / Kanneer vadipadhai”
The second letter consonant 'nn' matches across consecutive lines, creating a rhythmic harmony in Tamil poetry.
Moonaai (Initial letter/sound alliteration)
“Penn pirandha paavathai / Pirar pesa kettadhundu”
Alliteration of the initial letter 'P' across words in the line.
Irony / Paradox
“Kadavulil pengalai kaal thottu kumbitaar / Manaiviyai pen endru madhikavae marandhu vitaar”
Contrasts the husband's devout worship of female goddesses with his total neglect and disrespect toward his living wife.
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Trivia
This melancholic song from the 1964 biographical film 'Arunagirinathar' features music composed by the legendary G. Ramanathan, with playback singing by P. Susheela. The film stars singer-actor T. M. Soundararajan as Saint Arunagirinathar.
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