- Lyricist
- Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthi
- Singer
- Ghantasala
- Music director
- G. Govindarajulu Naidu
- Movie name
- Andhaman Kaidhi
- Movie release year
- 1952
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Jan 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Vaazhvin jeevan kaadhalae expresses the sublime nature of love as the primary life force that sustains human existence. It highlights how genuine love creates all forms of happiness in the world, while the separation of lovers leads to unending grief. Love enters through the eyes and becomes a permanent, beautiful art piece etched into the mind. The lyrics employ vivid imagery, comparing a longing heart to elements in nature deprived of their essential partner—such as a lotus without the sun, a water lily without the moon, and a peacock without rainclouds—demonstrating how vital love is to human spirit and joy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Aadhavan kaanaa thaamarai pol kulir / Ambuli kaanaa alli pol / Maamugil kaanaa thogaiyai polum”
The lyrics use explicit comparisons (pol/polum) comparing a longing heart to a lotus without sun, a lily without moon, and a peacock without rainclouds.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimae)
“Kalandhidum azhiyaa oviyamae / Mogana kalaiezhil vindhai kaaviyamae”
Love is directly equated to an imperishable painting (azhiyaa oviyam) and a wondrous epic poem (vindhai kaaviyam).
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Kan vazhiyaegi karuthinil maevi”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'K' across words in the same line.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Vinnuyar vaanavil / Mogana kalai ezhil vindhai kaaviyamae”
Matching of the second consonant sound across consecutive lines ('n' sound in Vinnuyar and Mogana / vindhai).
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Trivia
Andhaman Kaidhi (1952) was based on a famous stage play written by P. Uthaman and adapted for the screen. The film starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and P. K. Saraswathi. The soundtrack, composed by G. Ramanathan and C. S. Jayaraman with lyrics by Ku. Sa. Krishnamoorthi, was praised for its poetic depth and classical influence.
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