- Lyricist
- Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthi
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- G. Govindarajulu Naidu
- Movie name
- Andhaman Kaidhi
- Movie release year
- 1952
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Jan 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Vaazhvin Jeevan Kaadhalae from the 1952 Tamil film Andhaman Kaidhi celebrates love as the core essence of human existence and the ultimate source of true joy in the world. Written by Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthi, the lyrics describe how love enters through the sight, settles into the mind, and transforms into an imperishable piece of art, resembling a majestic rainbow and a grand epic poem. The song also touches upon the tragic side of romantic devotion, noting that while true love brings surrounding happiness, the painful separation of lovers sparks endless and inescapable grief.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kalandhidum azhiyaa oviyamae”
Love is metaphorically framed as an immortal painting (azhiyaa oviyam) and a wondrous epic poem (vindhai kaaviyam) created when vision meets thought.
Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai)
“Vinnuyar vaanavil mogana kalaiezhil”
Repetition of the initial 'V' sound across 'Vinnuyar', 'Vaanavil', and 'Vindhai' adds rhythmic and poetic beauty.
Visual Imagery
“Kan vazhiyaegi karuthinil maevi”
Evokes a vivid image of love's journey entering through the eyes ('Kan vazhiyaegi') and permanently residing within thought and mind ('karuthinil maevi').
Antithesis
“Meelaa thunbam moolum ennaalum”
Juxtaposes the supreme bliss born out of true love ('soozhum inbam') against the eternal sorrow caused by lovers' separation ('meelaa thunbam').
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Trivia
Andhaman Kaidhi (1952) is a classic Tamil drama film starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and P. K. Saraswathi. Originally a successful stage play written by Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthi, it was adapted into film with music jointly composed by G. Ramanathan and K. V. Mahadevan. This particular duet was rendered by C. S. Jayaraman and T. V. Rathinam.
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