- Lyricist
- Papanasam Sivan
- Singer
- U. R. Jeevarathinam
- Music directors
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, S. V. Venkatraman
- Movie name
- Sri Murugan
- Movie release year
- 1946
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Jan 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This devotional song from the movie Sri Murugan (1946) praises Lord Murugan, extolling his divine lineage as the son of Lord Shiva, his miraculous birth in Saravana lake, and his valor as the slayer of Soorapadman. He is praised as the embodiment of beauty and the divine child associated closely with the Tamil language. The lyrics also recount the mythological origin of Valli, born to a deer in the mountain slopes of Tiruttani and raised by King Nambirajan, who grows up lovingly destined to become Lord Murugan's divine consort.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Alliteration)
“Sambava soorasamhaaraa”
Repetition of the initial 'S' consonant sound across 'Sambava' and 'soorasamhaaraa'.
M-Monai (M-Alliteration)
“Mazhalai mozhi valli enum mangai”
Repetition of the 'M' sound across words 'Mazhalai', 'mozhi', and 'mangai', creating a rhythmic, gentle feel.
Epithet
“Azhagin nigaril dheeraa arum thamizh mozhi”
Using exalted descriptive attributes such as 'Azhagin nigaril dheeraa' (Peerless brave one in beauty) to elevate Lord Murugan's stature.
Imagery
“Vazhiyum thiruthanigai malai chaaralil”
Visual imagery depicting the lush slopes of Tiruttani and the birth of Valli.
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Trivia
Sri Murugan (1946) was produced by Jupiter Pictures and featured iconic Carnatic musician Papanasam Sivan as the lyricist. The soundtrack was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and S. V. Venkatraman. A notable aspect of the film is that M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) played the role of Lord Shiva in key dance sequences.
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