- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- P. Susheela, K. Jamunarani
- Music director
- Ghantasala
- Movie name
- Lava Kusa
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Feb 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This auspicious song celebrates the prosperity, peace, and divine bliss prevailing in the country under the righteous reign of Lord Rama. The citizens express profound gratitude, comparing their joy to parched crops revived by bountiful rainwater, and revere Rama and Sita as ideal virtues of grace and benevolence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (உவமை)
“வான்மழை கண்ட பயிரது போல”
The joy and prosperity of the people living under Rama's rule are compared to crops flourishing upon receiving celestial rainfall.
Simile (உவமை)
“மங்கையர் திலகம் சீதை போல்”
Sita is held up as the supreme exemplar of womanhood for all women to admire and emulate.
Initial Rhyme (மோனை)
“வான்மழை கண்ட பயிரது போல / வாழ்வில் இன்பம் கொள்வோமே”
The repetition of the initial 'வா' (Vaa) sound across lines establishes rhythmic harmony.
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Trivia
Lava Kusa (1963) was a landmark mythological film made simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil, directed by C. Pullaiah and C. S. Rao, featuring iconic music composed by Ghantasala.
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