- Lyricist
- Udumalai Narayanakavi
- Singers
- C. S. Jayaraman, Bhanumathi
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Raja Desingu
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 17 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic duet from Raja Desingu (1960) presents a romantic exchange between the hero and heroine, who express deep admiration for each other's virtues and beauty. The king addresses his queen as the embodiment of charm, music, and divine wisdom, while she praises him as the righteous jewel of the royal dynasty and the soul of her existence. They humbly question and reaffirm their mutual love, celebrating their oneness and looking forward to fulfilling the sacred duties of a virtuous family life together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Kaniyil maevum rasa inimai polae indha”
Compares the beloved's presence in life to the sweet juice contained inside a fruit ('Kaniyil maevum rasa inimai polae').
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Sangeedha njaana vaani madhivadhani”
Metaphorically addresses the lady as the goddess of musical wisdom ('Sangeedha njaana vaani') and as having a face like the full moon ('madhivadhani').
Monai (Alliteration)
“Sarasa raani kalyaani suga sarasa raani kalyaani”
Repetition of the initial letter 'Sa' across consecutive words ('Sarasa', 'Sangeedha').
Iyaibu (Rhyming Couplet/Ends)
“Nilai marandhaen kannaa / Ulam thelindhaen kannae”
End rhyming with the suffix '-ae' in 'kannaa'/'kannae' and 'marandhaen'/'thelindhaen'.
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Trivia
'Raja Desingu' (1960) starring M. G. Ramachandran and P. Bhanumathi features lyrics penned by the legendary rationalist lyricist Udumalai Narayanakavi. The music for the film was composed by G. Ramanathan.
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