- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Thanga Pathakkam
- Movie release year
- 1974
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Jun 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant song from the film 'Thanga Pathakkam' expresses a husband's deep concern and soothing affection for his wife during a time of sorrow. He uses rich imagery, comparing her to the foundational support ('sumaithaangi') and the guiding light ('mani deepam') of their household, emphasizing that her distress destabilizes the entire family. He urges her to regain her cheerfulness and adornments, invoking divine blessings from Goddesses Meenakshi and Alamelu Mangai to reassure her of protection and marital harmony.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaanam)
“Sumaithaangi saindhaal / Sumai enna aagum”
The wife is metaphorically framed as a 'sumaithaangi' (a stone resting platform for load carriers) and a 'mani deepam' (jeweled lamp), signifying her role as the pillar and light of the home.
Edugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Sumaithaangi saindhaal / Mani deepam oindhaal”
The second letter consonant harmony ('mai' / 'ni') creates an edugai pattern across the opening couplet.
Monai (First-letter Alliteration)
“Manamaalai konda / Madhurai meenatchi”
The repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Ma' creates rhythmic alliteration.
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Trivia
'Thanga Pathakkam' (1974) is a landmark Tamil drama starring Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya. The music for this iconic film was composed by the legendary M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics penned by Kannadasan and vocals rendered by T. M. Soundararajan.
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