- Lyricist
- Papanasam Sivan
- Music director
- C. R. Subbaraman
- Movie name
- Raja Mukthi
- Movie release year
- 1948
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Apr 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This spiritual song expresses the intense devotion and ultimate liberation of a seeker who yearns to cross the ocean of worldly births (Samsara) to reach the divine presence of Lord Panduranga (Pandarinathan). Moved by the devotee's genuine plea, the compassionate Lord warmly calls out to welcome them, freeing them from the cycle of worldly suffering and dispelling the veil of illusion (Maya). Through the grace of Mukunda, the liberator from attachments, the devotee realizes that the supreme divine treasure once envisioned only in dreams has now become an absolute, tangible reality in their hands, filling their heart with unwavering faith and spiritual fulfillment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Piravikkadal thaandi adaivaen”
Compares the cycle of earthly rebirths to a vast ocean ('Piravikkadal') that needs to be crossed.
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Bava noi thaniya maayaiyum agala”
Compares worldly attachment and earthly existence to a disease ('Bava noi') cured by divine grace.
Mohnai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Bandha mozhitha mugundhan arulaal”
Alliteration of the initial consonant 'B' in 'Bava' and 'Bandha'.
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Trivia
Raja Mukthi (1948) was an early Indian Tamil-language historical drama film produced by Narendra Pictures (associated with Gemini Studios) featuring star singer-actor M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar and M. G. Ramachandran (MGR). The lyrics were composed by Tamil classical music maestro Papanasam Sivan, known as Tamil Isai Moovar.
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