- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Paasam
- Movie release year
- 1962
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Apr 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic Tamil song expresses a deep feeling of cosmic oneness, joy, and filial devotion. The protagonist perceives the entire universe—the world, running rivers, blooming flowers, stars, and moonlight—as created specifically for his delight and fulfillment. He feels a personal connection with the Divine presence in nature while maintaining that his ultimate temple and goddess is his mother, whose loving heart holds him above all else.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Eybhai (Refrain Repetition)
“Odum nadhigalum enakaaga / Malargal malarvadhu enakaaga”
The phrase 'enakaaga' (for me) is repeated at the end of multiple consecutive lines, emphasizing a personalized relationship with nature.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Nilavam thangaradham / Annai manamae en koyil”
The moon is metaphorically described as a golden chariot ('Nilavam thangaradham') and a mother's heart is compared to a sacred temple ('Annai manamae en koyil').
Personification
“Kadalil thavazhum alaigalilae”
Nature, including waves crawling on the ocean and rivers running, is given lively human-like action and intent to serve the speaker.
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Trivia
This famous song from the 1962 movie 'Paasam' was composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, written by the legendary lyricist Kannadasan, and sung by T. M. Soundararajan featuring actor M. G. Ramachandran (MGR).
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