- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Anjali
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Thyagam
- Movie release year
- 1978
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song from the film Thyagam (1978) is a poignant prayer emphasizing selflessness, social equality, and divine gratitude. The narrator welcomes divine forces into their life, praying for healing, guidance, and prosperity for their loved ones. The lyrics emphasize universal human values, wishing for an end to discrimination and for a society where character is valued over social divisions.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme / Repetitive Refrain)
“Ellorkkum vandi odattumae / Karai saerattumae / Sugamaaga vaazhattumae”
The suffix '-attumae' is repetitively used across lines 9 to 14 ('odattumae', 'saerattumae', 'vaazhattumae', 'maarattumae', 'koodattumae', 'kaanattumae') to establish a rhythmic and prayerful flow.
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)
“Marundhaaga nillungalae”
God's presence and blessings are metaphorically requested to stand as 'marundhu' (medicine/healing) for life's suffering.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Inam paarkkum buthi maarattumae / Gunam paarkkum ennam koodattumae”
The second consonant 'na' matches in 'Inam' and 'Gunam', creating a classic Tamil poetic harmony.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Varuga engal dheivangalae dheivangalae”
Repetition of the line 'Varuga engal dheivangalae dheivangalae' reinforces reverence and welcoming devotion.
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Trivia
Thyagam (1978), starring Sivaji Ganesan and Sujatha, featured music composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Kannadasan. The film was a remake of the famous Bengali/Hindi film 'Amanush'. The lyrics reflect Kannadasan's signature themes of secular unity, compassion, and ultimate faith in the Almighty across religions.
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