- Lyricist
- C. A. Lakshmana Das
- Singer
- K. V. Janaki
- Music director
- M. S. Gnanamani
- Movie name
- Maruthanad Elavarasee
- Movie release year
- 1950
- Lyrics added on
- 19 Mar 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Thaayae Thayaapari from Maruthanad Elavarasee (1950) is a poignant prayer sung by a heroine facing acute moral and physical distress. Trapped in a cruel predicament where a ruthless prince—described as being more dangerous than snakes or tigers—seeks to force himself upon her, she turns to the Divine Goddess for ultimate refuge. She grieves the painful separation from her true love who won her heart in her youth and laments being caught in an endless whirlpool of grief. Desperate to protect her virtue and honor, she surrenders completely at the feet of the Divine Mother, pleading for guidance and a way forward that keeps her chastity intact.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaivazhi (Initial Alliteration)
“Thaayae thayaapari pedhaikku”
Repetition of the 'Th' consonant sound at the start of adjacent words adds melodic rhythm to the opening invocation.
Uvamai (Simile / Metaphorical Comparison)
“Aravinum puliyinung kodiyonae”
Compares the antagonist's cruel nature to venomous snakes (Aravu) and fierce tigers (Puli) to accentuate his ruthlessness.
Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Neeyandri yaar kadhi”
Repetition of refrains throughout the song underscores the character's desperate anguish and total surrender.
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Trivia
Maruthanad Elavarasee (1950) starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and V. N. Janaki in key roles, with dialogue written by M. Karunanidhi. The music composed by M. S. Gnanamani featured rich classical arrangements that heightened the dramatic storytelling of early Tamil cinema.
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