- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Pudhu Kavithai
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Vellai Pura Ondru' from the movie Pudhu Kavithai (1982) is a deeply romantic song about a love that transcends societal boundaries, physical looks, and traditional rules. The protagonist compares their relationship to modern poetry ('Pudhu Kavidhai'), which creates its own beauty without being constrained by rigid classical rules.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Vellai pura ondru yengudhu kaiyil varaamalae”
The lover or pure longing heart is metaphorically represented as a longing white dove ('Vellai pura').
Metaphor
“Namadhu kadhai pudhu kavidhai / Ilakanangal idharku illai”
The relationship is compared to modern free-verse poetry that breaks free from conventional rules.
Rhetorical Question & Imagery
“Gangai vellam paayum bodhu karaigal enna veliyo”
Uses the powerful image of an overflowing Ganges river to illustrate how social boundaries cannot stop true love.
Antithesis / Contrast
“Manangalin niram paartha kaadhal / Mugangalin niram paarkumo”
Contrasts the deep character of the heart ('manangalin niram') against superficial physical beauty ('mugangalin niram').
Emonai / End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Nee kondu vaa kaadhal varam / Poo thoovumae panneer maram”
Rhyming words 'varam' and 'maram' build rhythmic harmony across the lines.
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