- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- C. S. Jayaraman
- Music director
- Pendyala Nageswara Rao
- Movie name
- Mamiyarum Oru Veettu Marumagale
- Movie release year
- 1961
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Sept 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This philosophical song reflects on the endless nature of human attachments and worldly desires throughout a person's lifetime. It describes how human beings constantly chase social milestones—raising children, getting them married, and wishing to see grandchildren grow and marry even in tottering old age. The lyricist uses the famous metaphor of the monkey mind to highlight how boundless and restless human desires are. Ultimately, the song delivers a spiritual message: amidst the continuous whirlpool of family life (samsara), one must find at least a quiet moment to discipline the senses and devotionally meditate upon the Lord.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Ullamenum kuranghu indha vidhamaaga”
The human mind ('Ullam') is directly compared to a wild, restless monkey ('Kuranghu') that jumps constantly from one desire to another.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Pullimaan polae thulli vilaiyaada”
The energetic playfulness of young grandchildren is compared to bounding spotted deer ('Pullimaan polae').
Metaphor / Symbolism
“Samsaara sakkarathil sadhavum suzhandraalum”
Family and worldly existence is metaphorically depicted as a relentlessly spinning wheel ('Samsaara sakkaram').
Second-letter Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Panjaboodham adakki bagavaanin paadhara”
The second letter consonant pattern ('ng' / 'ndh') creates rhythmic rhyme across 'Panjaboodham' and 'Vindham' / 'Sangu' and 'Sakra'.
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Trivia
The song 'Mamiyarum Oru Veettu Marumagale' (1961) features music by Pendyala Nageswara Rao and lyrics by A. Maruthakasi. Rendered in the unique, expressive vocal style of C. S. Jayaraman, this song stands out as a classic Tamil philosophical track highlighting the futility of endless worldly desires versus spiritual devotion.
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