- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- Ghantasala
- Music director
- T. V. Raju
- Movie name
- Jayasimma
- Movie release year
- 1955
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Jul 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poetic recitative verse from Jayasimma (1955) illustrates the famous epic story of Subhadra and Arjuna. Lord Krishna (Hari) cleverly disguises Arjuna (Nara) as an ascetic sage ('maaya muni') when he visits Dwarka during his pilgrimage. Unaware of the disguise yet deeply enamored by him, Subhadra surrenders her heart and humbles herself at his feet, forgetting her royal pride in pure love and devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Urvagathai)
“Kadhiyena avan paadhamalaradi”
Refers to the subject's feet as 'paadhamalaradi' (lotus-like feet), blending divine worship with poetic elegance.
Mythological Allusion (Purana Kurippu)
“Dhwarakkai munn maaya muni”
Alludes to the Mahabharata episode where Krishna transforms Arjuna into a hermit to facilitate his marriage with Subhadra in Dwarka.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Kanindhu nilaiyai marandhadhinaal”
Repetition of consonant sounds across 'Kanindhu' and 'Komagan' to enhance rhythmic oral recitation.
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Trivia
Jayasimma (1955) was simultaneously shot in Telugu and Tamil, starring N. T. Rama Rao. The score by T. V. Raju relied heavily on legendary singer Ghantasala to deliver traditional verse recitations that mimicked classic theatrical 'Padyam' renditions popular in mid-20th-century South Indian cinema.
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