- Lyricist
- Isaignani Ilayaraja
- Singer
- Arun Mozhi
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Veera
- Movie release year
- 1994
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Aug 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is an auspicious devotional invocation directed towards Thirumagal (Goddess Lakshmi), the deity of wealth and prosperity. The singer expresses a heartfelt desire to behold the divine face of Goddess Lakshmi, believing that her arrival will bring immense well-being, peace, and abundance to the household. The lyrics emphasize the protective and benevolent nature of the Goddess, praying for all afflictions and sorrows to flee, while happiness, joy, and spiritual wealth increase and flourish under her grace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Apostrophe (Direct Address)
“Thirumagal un”
The speaker directly addresses Goddess Lakshmi ('Thirumagal un mugam kaana vendum'), invoking her divine presence.
Iyaibu (Rhyme)
“Ooo..da / Koo..da”
End-rhyme pairing between 'Ooda' (to run away) and 'Kooda' (to gather/multiply), creating a rhythmic musical flow.
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Thirumagal un / Mugam kaana vendum”
Repetition of the refrain 'Thirumagal un mugam kaana vendum' to reinforce the central prayer and longing.
Swaras / Solfège
“Gaa ma thani sa / Ni tha ma thani sa”
Incorporation of Carnatic musical notes (solfege syllables) at the end, grounding the song in classical Indian music tradition.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1994 Rajinikanth blockbuster 'Veera', this classical prayer song was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, who also penned the lyrics. Sung traditionally during auspicious occasions and household prayers, the track showcases Ilaiyaraaja's mastery in blending Carnatic musical elements into mainstream Tamil cinema soundscapes.
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