- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Chorus
- Music director
- T. K. Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Sakthi Leelai
- Movie release year
- 1972
- Lyrics added on
- 24 Jan 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This devotional prayer from Sakthi Leelai (1972) is a rhythmic plea addressed to Goddess Sakthi, urging her to subside her terrifying, destructive incarnation (Ugra Kali) and return to her peaceful, protective, and benevolent form. The song describes how her burning gaze, fierce stance, and forest-destroying rage should soften into gentle flower-like touch, comforting eyes, and refreshing rain for the well-being of the world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Mazhai pola kulira vendum”
Compares the desired pacification of the Goddess's rage to the cooling effect of rain.
Pun / Wordplay (Sledai)
“Vadham seiyum bairavi / Aanandha bairavi aaga vendum thaayae”
Plays on the musical and mythological duality of 'Bhairavi' (fierce, martial aspect) and 'Anandha Bhairavi' (blissful, soothing aspect).
Alliteration (Monai)
“Kaalam vanathilae kolama marathilae / Kaaliyaai nirkindraaiyae”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' consonant sound across lines to build rhythmic devotional momentum.
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Trivia
This track features music composed by T. K. Ramamoorthy during his solo career after splitting from the famous Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy duo. Lyricist Kannadasan cleverly weaves classical ragas and iconic iconographical transitions into the devotional text, specifically requesting Goddess Bhairavi to become Anandha Bhairavi.
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