- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- Bombay Jayashree
- Music director
- KP
- Movie name
- Indrajith
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Sept 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from Indrajith, written by veteran lyricist Pulamaipithan, presents a deep philosophical vision of non-duality and cosmic harmony. It asserts that everything in creation—from a single atom, a blade of grass, to the entire macrocosm—exists in absolute perfection (Pooranam). Good and bad are merely human perceptions; even poison (Aalam) can transform into medicine (Oudadham) when approached with wisdom, perspective, and self-knowledge.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Epiphora (Repetition)
“Pooranamae.. pooranamae..”
The word 'Pooranamae' (Perfection/Completeness) is systematically repeated to underline the universal truth that all entities in nature are complete in themselves.
Philosophical Paradox
“Aalam kooda oudadhamae”
Presents a profound philosophical contradiction that even lethal poison ('Aalam') functions as life-giving medicine ('Oudadham') under the right conditions.
Esubai / Rhyme & Contrast
“Anda bhagirandam pooranamae / Orr anuvum pooranamae”
Pairs contrasting cosmic scales—a small blade of grass ('Pullum') with paddy ('Nellum'), and a tiny atom ('Anu') with the vast universe ('Anda Bhagirandam').
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Trivia
The song is notable for using rare, archaic Classical Tamil terms such as 'Oudadham' (medicine/healing agent), 'Vaanthigiri' (sky mountain), and 'Bhagirandam' (the macrocosm/multiverse), showcasing lyricist Pulamaipithan's deep roots in Sangam and classical Tamil literature.
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