- Lyricist
- C. A. Lakshmana Das
- Singer
- P. Kannamba
- Music director
- S. V. Venkatraman
- Movie name
- Harichandra -1944 Film
- Movie release year
- 1944
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Feb 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a tender and maternal expression of love from a mother (Chandramathi) to her beloved young son (Rohitasvan) in the story of Harichandra. She affectionately calls him the 'apple of her eye' and invites him to step off his bed and give her a kiss. She describes his bright smile as resembling an unfading flower that brings joy to her life every day. As the mother gently coaxes her child, she asks if he is frightened or if he failed to hear her loving, pleading voice calling out to him. Filled with motherly warmth, terms of endearment like 'Dhuraiyae' (prince) and 'Kannae' (precious eye) highlight her deep devotion and maternal joy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Urvagadam)
“Vaadaa en kannin maniyae”
'Kannin maniyae' compares the child to the precious pupil/gem of the eye, symbolizing how irreplaceable and loved he is.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Vaadaa malarai pondra”
'Vaadaa malarai pondra' compares the child's glowing smile directly to a flower that never fades.
Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)
“Vaadaa en kannin maniyae”
Repetition of the initial letter 'Va' across lines creates a rhythmic, melodic flow suited for a lullaby or affectionate call.
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Trivia
The 1944 movie 'Harichandra' starred P. U. Chinnappa and T. R. Rajakumari. Lyricist C. A. Lakshmana Das penned classic tracks for early Tamil cinema, capturing traditional themes of maternal affection and devotion that resonated deeply with mid-20th-century audiences.
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