- Lyricist
- T. K. Sundara Vadhyar
- Singer
- U. R. Jeevarathinam
- Music directors
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, C. R. Subbaraman
- Movie name
- Abhimanyu (1948 Film)
- Movie release year
- 1948
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Sept 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a devotional and romantic expression of hope and unwavering faith. The heroine expresses deep confidence in her beloved hero, stating that even if celestial forces oppose him in battle, he will overcome them, emerge victorious, and return to her. She compares their inseparable bond to the Veena and the music it produces, praying to Lord Krishna to shield them from evil and bestow everlasting bliss upon their lives.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Veenaiyum naadhamum pol”
The harmony of the lovers' life together is explicitly compared to the Veena and the melody it emits using the word 'pol' (like).
Metaphor / Epithet (Uruvagam)
“Chandhira maamuga sundhara maaran”
The hero is described as having a moon-like face ('Chandhira maamuga') and beauty like Maaran (Kamadeva/Cupid).
Monai / Ethirai (Tamil Rhyme and Alliteration)
“Vaari sooraiyaadi vaagaiyum soodi”
Rhythmic repetition of consonants and sound patterns across words like 'Vaari' and 'Vaagaiyum'.
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Trivia
Abhimanyu (1948) was an early mythological Tamil film produced by Jupiter Pictures featuring M. G. Ramachandran in a key role as Arjuna and S. M. Kumaresan as Abhimanyu. The soundtrack was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and C. R. Subburaman.
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