- Lyricist
- Idhaya Chandran
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Varavu Nalla Uravu
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Jul 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song celebrates the sacredness of family, maternal bonds, and human relationships. It portrays family life (samsaaram) as a divine experience filled with happiness and harmony, emphasizing that bonds established by a mother endure through generations across time.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Oru nadhiyai pondraval”
Compares a woman to a river traveling towards the ocean, symbolizing her life's journey and search for union.
Metaphor (Uruvagani)
“Sontha pantham vanavillai Maalaiyaakkume”
Metaphorically frames familial ties as weaving a colorful rainbow into a garland.
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Paasam enbathu oru sangu pondrathu”
Compares love/affection to a conch shell (sangu), which retains its pure white color even when subjected to intense heat.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Anbinaale malaiyaikooda Asainthu kaattalaam”
Exaggerates the power of pure love and virtue to move mountains and enslave oceans.
End Rhyme (Iyaibu Todai)
“Santhosamae ullaasamae sangeethamae”
Repeated '-amae' suffixes creating a melodious rhythm across the opening lines.
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Trivia
'Varavu Nalla Uravu' (1990) is a acclaimed Tamil family drama film written and directed by Visu, who was famous for his joint-family themed social dramas. The film won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film in 1990.
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