- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Pendyala Nageswara Rao
- Movie name
- Sree Krishna Arjuna Yudham
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Feb 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This humorous duet depicts a comic spiritual teacher ('chinna muni') attempting to instruct a enthusiastic female disciple in yoga and meditation practices to help her attain salvation (moksha). The male singer tries to guide her through techniques such as breath control (Pranayama) and focusing her gaze on the tip of her nose. However, the teacher constantly finds himself distracted by her physical presence and beauty. Every attempt at solemn spiritual practice devolves into playful romantic tension, as his senses repeatedly betray him while the disciple remains earnestly committed to learning. The song blends classical discipline terms with playful romantic banter.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition)
“Sirugha sirugha kittadha mokshamae”
The repetition of 'Sirugha sirugha' (little by little) adds emphasis to the gradual nature of spiritual attainment.
Iyaibu (Rhyming Ends / Assonance)
“Female :Kastamaayinum istamae ena”
'Kastamaayinum' and 'istamae' share internal rhyme (Iyaibu/Monai) creating a catchy rhythm in the female's response.
Irony
“Adada un udal mel veesittrae”
The teacher pretends to impart ascetical practices like yogic breathing and gaze control, yet falls victim to worldly attraction himself.
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Trivia
'Sree Krishna Arjuna Yudham' (1963) is a famous epic mythological film directed by K. V. Reddy. The soundtrack composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao was wildly popular in both Telugu and Tamil versions, blending grand classical orchestration with lighter playful tunes like this one.
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