- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Padikkadha Medhai
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 15 Oct 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses deep admiration for an ideal Tamil family that upholds traditional virtues and moral integrity. Set in a world where commercialism often degrades family ties and mother-in-law daughter-in-law relations are fraught with tension, this family stands out as a grand exception. The song marvels at how children respectfully celebrate their parents' 60th wedding anniversary (Sasthiapthapoorthi) and how a mother-in-law treats her daughter-in-law as her own daughter, calling this harmonious bond a wonder greater than any other.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition
“Vindhaiyilum periya vindhaiyadi”
The refrain 'Vindhaiyilum periya vindhaiyadi' is repeated to emphasize wonder and astonishment at the exemplary family values.
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Senthamizh panpaattin sigarathilae”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('S' sound) across words in 'Senthamizh panpaattin sigarathilae' creates melodic flow.
Edhukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Vandha marumagalai nindhanai seivadhaiyae / Vaadikkaiyaai konda ulaginilae”
Rhyming of the second letter 'n' in 'Vandha' and 'Vaadikkaiyaai' enhances rhythmic harmony in the stanza.
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Trivia
'Padikkadha Medhai' (1960) featured music by the legendary composer K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics penned by A. Maruthakasi. The film starred Sivaji Ganesan and S. V. Ranga Rao, showcasing profound familial emotion and moral values typical of classic Tamil cinema.
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