- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Music director
- Rajeswara Rao
- Movie name
- Missiamma
- Movie release year
- 1955
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Mar 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classical composition from the movie Missiamma (1955) celebrates the divine and transcendental nature of music (Sangeetham). Addressing the human mind, the lyrics describe music as a boundless ocean of sweet nectar and harmony that should be cherished every day. Music is portrayed not merely as entertainment, but as a spiritual practice equal to sacrificial rituals (Yaaga), yogic discipline (Yoga), and selflessness (Thyaaga), capable of bestowing ultimate joy and spiritual prosperity.\n\nFurthermore, the song highlights the sacred origin of sound (Naadha Omkara) linked to Lord Sadashiva. By immersing one's life in meditative devotion through musical notes, the mind transcends worldly anxieties and attains supreme peace, contentment, and divine bliss.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Internal Rhyme
“Yaaga yoga thyaaga”
The rhythmic grouping of words 'Yaaga yoga thyaaga / Bhoga' creates a strong internal rhyme and rhythmic cadence typical of classical Carnatic compositions.
Metaphor
“Saagara saamridha”
Music is metaphorically described as 'Saagara saamridha'—an endless ocean of nectar and prosperity.
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Sadhashiva maayamenum”
Repetition of the initial 'S' sound in 'Saagara saamridha' and 'Sadhashiva' builds a pleasant phonetic harmony.
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