- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan
- Movie name
- Karaikkal Ammaiyar
- Movie release year
- 1973
- Lyrics added on
- 25 May 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This devotional song dedicated to Lord Shiva praises His omnipresence and divine playfulness in creation. The lyrics emphasize that Shiva resides in every corner of the universe, in all art forms, and especially within pure, virtuous hearts. True divine grace cannot be achieved through mere imagination, dreams, or performing miracles; rather, genuine devotion protects a humble devotee from all worldly suffering.\n\nThe song further marvels at the wonders of nature created by God—such as the sweetness planted inside red sugarcane, the rich taste of mangoes, and the natural bitterness of neem leaves. Through these natural marvels, Lord Shiva fascinates and captivates humanity with His grand cosmic play (Thiruvilaiyadal).
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Refrain / Repetition
“Ulagamengum nee irupaai siva perumaanae”
The line 'Ulagamengum nee irupaai siva perumaanae' repeats across stanzas as a central motif reinforcing Lord Shiva's omnipresence.
Rhetorical Questioning
“Sengarumbil engirunthu sarkkarai vaithaai”
The lyricist uses poetic inquiry about natural phenomena (sweetness in sugarcane, bitterness in neem) to express awe at divine creation.
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Kaanum kaatchiyilum nirainthirupaai sivaperumaanae”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Ka' ('Kaanum kaatchiyilum') creating a rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
The 1973 devotional film 'Karaikkal Ammaiyar' featured music composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan, with lyrics written by Kannadasan. K. B. Sundarambal portrayed the saint Karaikkal Ammaiyar and rendered several iconic classical devotional tracks for the film.
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