Kannan Piranthaan, Petralthan Pillaiya (1966)

"Kannan Piranthaan" is a celebrated song from the 1966 Tamil film Petralthan Pillaiya, starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and B. Saroja Devi.

The song's title literally translates to "Kannan (Lord Krishna) is Born."

Core Meaning and Context

The song serves as a celebratory anthem for the birth or presence of a child, using the birth of Lord Krishna as a metaphorical parallel. It emphasises themes of joy, divine blessing, and the transformative power of a child's arrival in a household.

Celebration of Childhood: The lyrics, written by Vaali, describe the infant as a reincarnation of the divine, bringing light and happiness.

The Film's Philosophy: The film’s title, Petralthan Pillaiya, translates to "Is only a biological child a child?" or "Does one have to give birth to own a child?". The song reinforces this theme by treating the child as a universal gift, regardless of biological ties.

Vocal Performance: It is a duet by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela, composed by M. S. Viswanathan.

Key Meaning and Themes:

The Birth of the Protector: The song celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, who is described as the protector of the universe.

Widespread Joy: The news of Krishna's birth spreads wherever the wind blows, signalling a time of celebration.

Divine Beauty and Strength: Krishna is described as possessing a strong and beautiful personality and is regarded as the "king of the devas" (gods).

End of Miseries: The lyrics imply that with his birth, miseries will cease, and one can rely on him for support.

Divine Presence: The song refers to the arrival of the Goddess Devi, characterised by her lotus feet and beautiful face.

In the context of the movie, this song provides a festive, devotional atmosphere. The film itself (Petralthan Pillaiya) revolves around themes of parenthood, often interpreted as "Is only a biological child a child?" or "Someone can be your son even if you haven't given birth to him".

The lyrics often describe the child's "lotus-like feet" and "innocent smile," suggesting that the presence of the child is an auspicious event that removes sorrow from the family.

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