- Lyricist
- C. A. Lakshmana Das
- Singer
- Mallik
- Music director
- Pendyala Nageswara Rao
- Movie name
- Veettukku Vandha Varalakshmi
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Feb 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful devotional song is an earnest prayer addressed to Lord Venkateswara (Govinda) of Tirupati. The devotee approaches the Lord atop the Seven Hills with deep humility, questioning whether a poor man's feeble voice will be heard amidst the chants of countless pilgrims. Lacking material riches or grand offerings to present, the singer relies solely on pure devotion, standing before the divine with folded hands and a melting heart, calling out 'Father' in hopes of receiving grace.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhetorical Questions (Vinaa)
“Ezhai sol un kaadhil kettiduma”
The lyrics feature poignant rhetorical questions ('Ezhai sol un kaadhil kettiduma', 'Naan appa endraal arulaayoo') to emphasize the devotee's humble plea and yearning for divine attention.
Second-letter Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Ezhumalai mel nee irukka / Ezhai sol un kaadhil kettiduma”
The Tamil poetic tradition of matching second consonants is seen in 'Ezhumalai' and 'Ezhai' (matching 'zha').
Refrain / Sacred Chant
“Hari govindha govindha”
The recurring repetition of 'Govindha Hari Govindha' acts as a sacred devotional refrain, enhancing the meditative and rhythmic quality of the hymn.
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Trivia
Composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao with lyrics by C. A. Lakshmana Das, this devotional piece from the 1958 film 'Veettukku Vandha Varalakshmi' showcases the traditional Carnatic-influenced style of Tamil film music dedicated to Lord Venkateswara.
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