- Lyricist
- K. D. Santhanam
- Singers
- P. U. Chinnappa, T. R. Gajalakshmi
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Sudharsan
- Movie release year
- 1951
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Mar 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This uplifting song from Sudharsan (1951) emphasizes the nobility of hard work, self-reliance, and moral living. The singers affirm that true happiness and an enduring legacy on Earth come from individual initiative and self-effort rather than depending on others or succumbing to vices. The lyrics urge individuals to reject major moral vices—lying, murder, theft, alcohol, and lust—and avoid becoming a burden to society through laziness. Instead, it celebrates honest craftsmanship, such as making pottery, statues, and dolls together, as a virtuous and productive way to spend one's time.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition
“Suya muyarchiyalae vaazhalaam”
The line 'Suya muyarchiyalae vaazhalaam' is repeated multiple times to reinforce the central theme of self-reliance.
Monai (Initial Consonant Alliteration)
“Poi kolai kalavu kal kaamam enum”
The repetition of the initial consonant 'k' in 'kolai', 'kalavu', 'kal', and 'kaamam' creates a strong rhythmic cadence.
Moral Classification (Pancha Maapaathagam)
“Poi kolai kalavu kal kaamam enum Maapadhaga nilai marandhu”
The lyricist explicitly lists classic vices (lying, murder, theft, drunkenness, lust) to contrast sinful laziness with productive manual labor.
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Trivia
Sudharsan (1951) was among the final films starring the legendary Tamil actor and Carnatic singer P. U. Chinnappa, who passed away in September 1951. The song reflects the post-independence Indian ethos celebrating self-reliance, craftsmanship, and moral righteousness.
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