- Lyricist
- Papanasam Sivan
- Singers
- M. K. Thiyagaraja Bagavathar, P. Leela
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Amarakavi
- Movie release year
- 1952
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Aug 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This uplifting song from 'Amarakavi' (1952) serves as an ardent plea for social reform, unity, and selfless service. Penned by Papanasam Sivan, the lyrics urge people to transcend artificial divisions such as caste, religion, language, and geography. It asserts that true happiness and heavenly peace can be attained right here on Earth if humanity dedicates itself to love, sacrifice, and uplifting the downtrodden. Furthermore, the song warns against the destructive nature of foolish prejudice and disharmony, emphasizing that pettiness only breeds enmity, disease, and poverty. By reminding listeners of their moral duties to one another, it delivers a timeless message of humanitarian ethics and collective prosperity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Pagai maliyumae pini panjam minjumae”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds 'Pa' and 'Pi' ('Pagai', 'pini', 'panjam') creates a rhythmic, urgent tone.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Pagai maliyumae pini panjam minjumae”
Matching end sounds ('maliyumae' and 'minjumae') enhance the musical cadence of the verse.
Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Veen paedhai buthiyaale”
The thematic phrase 'Veen paedhai buthiyaale' is repeated multiple times to forcefully condemn foolish, divisive thinking.
Antithesis (Uyarvu Thaazhvu)
“Mozhiyaalum uyarvu thaazhvu paesi”
Contrasting terms 'uyarvu' (superiority/high) and 'thaazhvu' (inferiority/low) are used to highlight social inequalities.
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Trivia
Amarakavi (1952) was one of the pivotal films during the comeback era of Carnatic music legend M. K. Thiyagaraja Bhagavathar (MKT) following his acquittal in the Lakshmikanthan murder trial. The soundtrack, composed by G. Ramanathan with lyrics by Papanasam Sivan, bridged Carnatic classical elements with reformist 1950s cinema lyrics.
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