- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- S. Rajeswara Rao
- Movie name
- Iru Sagodharigal
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Jun 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song expresses affectionate love and maternal tenderness, comparing the beloved to a precious golden idol and Tamil art. It blends sweet romantic imagery with deeper philosophical commentary on human existence, describing the world as an eternal garden of play where identities are mysterious and life sways unaware of cosmic truths.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagamm (Metaphor)
“Thanga silaiyae vaadaa / Tamizh kalaiyae vaadaa”
Compares the loved one to a 'Thanga silai' (golden statue) and 'Tamizh kalai' (Tamil art form) to highlight their rare beauty and cultural perfection.
Ethukai (Second-letter Assonance)
“Thanga silaiyae / Mangaatha jothiyae / Singaara roopaa”
The second consonant sound 'nga' recurs in 'Thanga', 'Mangaatha', and 'Singaara', satisfying classical Tamil poetic meter standards.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Nee yaaro yaaro naan yaaro yaaro”
The repetition of 'yaaro' underscores existential wonder and philosophical detachment regarding individual identity.
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Trivia
'Iru Sagodharigal' (1957) featured music by the legendary maestro S. Rajeswara Rao with lyrics written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. P. Susheela's melodious and expressive rendition turned this track into one of the era's signature lullaby-styled compositions.
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