- Lyricist
- Trichy Thiyagarajan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- S. Rajeswara Rao
- Movie name
- Bhakta Prahlada
- Movie release year
- 1967
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Sept 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This soulful devotional song expresses the ultimate surrender (Saranagati) of child Prahlada to Lord Narayana. When forced to consume poison by his tyrannical father Hiranyakashipu, Prahlada appeals to God as the universal light and the supreme master of the Vedas, asking Him to transform the lethal venom into a pleasant feast and remove his earthly afflictions. In the latter verses, Prahlada highlights that since the Almighty carries the weight of the entire universe, bearing the small burden of an innocent devotee's life is naturally His divine duty. The song conveys absolute faith, devotion, and fearlessness in the face of death.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Visham idhai naavil virundhena seidhae”
Comparing lethal poison (Visham) to a grand feast (Virundhu), symbolizing the transformative power of divine grace.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Vaiyagam kanda oliyae devaa”
Repetition of lines to intensify the emotional urgency and spiritual plea to the Almighty.
Rhetorical Question (Vinaa Aani)
“Paarin baaramum unadhae androo / En baaramum unadhae androo”
Asking if the burden of his life belongs to God, reinforcing the spiritual truth that God bears the responsibility of all creation.
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Trivia
This Tamil song from the iconic 1967 mythological film 'Bhakta Prahlada' features music composed by Saluri Rajeswara Rao and sung by legendary playback singer P. Susheela. The film was produced by AVM Productions and simultaneously released in multiple South Indian languages, achieving massive box-office success for its timeless music and devotional emotional depth.
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