- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, S. V. Ponnusami, Chorus
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Harichandra – 1968 Film
- Movie release year
- 1968
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Jan 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This celebratory and devotional track from the 1968 Tamil film Harichandra invokes divine blessings from the Sun God and prays for the prosperity of the kingdom. The lyrics emphasize the ancient ideal of righteous rule (Sathyam), praying for timely rains, fertile lands, and the longevity of the King, Queen, and Prince. The kingdom is portrayed as a blissful haven where truth prevails and the anxieties of the public are transformed into joy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaia (Alliteration)
“Naadu sezhikanum / Nalla mazhi peiyanum”
Initial letter alliteration seen in phrases like 'Naadu sezhikanum / Nalla mazhi peiyanum', enhancing the musical rhythm.
Iyaibu (Rhyme / Refrain)
“Naadu sezhikanum / Nalla mazhi peiyanum / Naadaalum maharaja vaazhanum”
End-rhyming structure using suffix '-um' in 'sezhikanum', 'peiyanum', and 'vaazhanum' to create a melodious choral chant.
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Trivia
The 1968 film Harichandra stars Sivaji Ganesan in the title role of King Harichandra, famous in Indian epic literature for his absolute commitment to truth (Sathyam). The lyrics reflect classic Tamil literary traditions of 'Vazhthu' (benediction songs for the king and country).
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