- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Thaikku Thalaimagan
- Movie release year
- 1967
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Sept 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song powerfully conveys the immortal and unconditional bond of a mother's love for her eldest son. Even if a child distance himself or forgets his mother, her selfless affection never fades. The grief of separation is depicted as so severe that upon the son's departure, the mother also passes away, transcending her earthly existence to become a revered guardian deity for the family. In the concluding lines, the family prays to her newly ascended divine spirit—referring to her as their sacred lamp—imploring her to forever safeguard and bless their whole lineage.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Thaaikku thalaimagan / Thaayai marandhaalum”
The repetition of the initial sound 'Thaa' across lines establishes a strong melodic rhythm.
Sol-porul Pinvarunilai Ani (Anaphora / Polyptoton)
“Thaaikku thalaimagan / Thaayai marandhaalum / Thaai avanai marakkavillai”
The repeated use of the word 'Thaai' (Mother) reinforces the central theme of supreme maternal devotion throughout the verse.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Dheivamae engal thiruvilakkae”
The mother-turned-deity is metaphorically equated to 'Thiruvilakku' (auspicious divine lamp) that illuminates and guides the clan.
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