- Lyricist
- Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Pathi Bakthi
- Movie release year
- 1958
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Apr 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Veedunokki Oodivantha Ennaiyae is a philosophical song from the 1958 movie Pathi Bakthi, written by Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram. It conveys the supreme bliss of living a carefree life unattached to material possessions, family burdens, or societal constraints. The singer reflects on how nature itself acts as a home, where open spaces, wind, and rain offer genuine joy without the need for locked doors or personal attachments.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Veedunokki oodivantha ennaiyae / Naadi nirkkudhae anaega nanmaiyae”
The second consonant sound matches between lines to create rhythm, as in 'Veedunokki' and 'Naadi'.
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kaadumaedu sondham kaanum yaavum sondham”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across words creates a melodic cadence.
Idiomatic Metaphor
“Oru vaalumillai thalaiyum illai vaazhvilae”
The phrase 'Vaalumillai thalaiyum illai' literally means 'no tail and no head', metaphorically denoting complete freedom from attachments, origins, or consequences.
Antithesis / Oxymoron
“Ini inippum illai kasappumillai mudivilae”
Juxtaposing 'Inippu' (sweetness) and 'Kasappu' (bitterness) to signify the neutrality and ultimate truth of life's conclusion.
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Trivia
Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram was famous for blending Siddhar-style philosophical wisdom with simple folk lyrical structures. In Pathi Bakthi (1958), this song stands out for its lighthearted yet profound perspective on detachment, masterfully brought to life by T. M. Soundararajan under the composition of the Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy duo.
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