- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi
- Movie release year
- 1977
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Sugamo Aayiram is a heartwarming philosophical song that celebrates the beauty of family life (samsaaram) and deep marital harmony. The lyricist Panchu Arunachalam compares life's phases to the moon's cycles and intricate kolam designs, reminding us that life has a divine pattern even through its ups and downs.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Sugamo aayiram uravo kaaviyam”
Compares human relationships directly to epic poetry ('uravo kaaviyam') to emphasize their depth and enduring beauty.
Uvamai (Analogy)
“Kaalangalil pala kolam undu / Andha kolangalil pala pulli undu”
Uses the design of a Kolam and its dots as an analogy for how various moments and events fit into the grand design of time.
Siledai / Yamakam (Wordplay)
“Adhu thaanae panpaadu adhai naalum pan paadu”
Plays on the homophonic sounds of 'panpaadu' (culture) and 'pan paadu' (sing a tune/song).
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Trivia
The film 'Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi' (1977) features lyrics written by Panchu Arunachalam, who was legendary for blending deep, reflective everyday philosophy with simple, catchy Tamil phrasing.
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