- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Netrikkan
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Sept 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Ramanin Moganam is a soul-stirring romantic track from the 1981 movie Netrikkan, written by Kannadasan and composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The song draws a divine comparison between the love shared by the protagonists and the sacred bond between Lord Rama and Sita (Janaki). It describes how two individual bodies and minds merge harmoniously into one, turning love into a sacred, temple-like spiritual experience.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Raamaayanam paaraayanam kaadhal mangalam”
Compares love and togetherness to the holy recitation of the epic Ramayana ('Raamaayanam paaraayanam kaadhal mangalam') and the soothing chime of a temple bell ('Oru kovil maniyin raagam').
Allusion (Ilakkiya Kurippu)
“Edai poda kamban illai”
Refers to Kamban, the legendary Tamil poet known for Kamba Ramayanam, highlighting that even his grand poetic skill is insufficient to capture the beauty of the beloved.
Second-letter Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Inainthongi nirkkum podhu / Idaiyandri ennam yaedhu”
Matching second consonants in consecutive lines, such as 'Inainthongi' and 'Idaiyandri', or 'Edai' and 'Enakkandha'.
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