- Lyricist
- Papanasam Sivan
- Singers
- M. L. Vasanthakumari, P. Bhanumathi
- Music director
- C. R. Subbaraman
- Movie name
- Raja Mukthi
- Movie release year
- 1948
- Lyrics added on
- 6 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
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Overall song meaning
This song expresses the deep joy and anticipation of a heroine preparing for the victorious return of her beloved king. She vividly describes how she will receive him with royal and auspicious honors, including performing the traditional Aarathi ritual, fanning him with a white whisk, and holding the ceremonial umbrella over his head. Near the end, she tempers her intense jubilation with a well-known Tamil proverb, reminding her companion that even excess excitement must be kept in moderation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Chandhraananan yen praanaesan”
The term 'Chandhraananan' metaphorically compares the beloved's face to the bright, serene moon.
Proverb Integration (Pazhamozhi)
“Alavukku minjinaal amudhamum vishamae”
The lyricist seamlessly weaves the famous classical Tamil proverb 'Alavukku minjinaal amudhamum vishamae' into the verse to convey a moral lesson on temperance.
Repetition / Anaphora
“Vaaraadho paareer adho”
Repetition of the line 'Vaaraadho paareer adho' heightens the heroine's eagerness and joyful anticipation.
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Trivia
Raja Mukthi (1948) was a notable historical Tamil film starring M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar alongside M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and V. N. Janaki. The film's soundtrack was composed by C. R. Subbaraman, with lyrics written by the renowned Carnatic music legend Papanasam Sivan.
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