Like the deity residing in the sanctum sanctorum of a temple,
The lady of the house, the homemaker—
The wife is the real light of life in this world.
She is a passionate veena while amusing her husband, her lord.
The rain of smiles she showers brings nourishment to life.
Rain or shine, pain or pleasure, she offers a shoulder to lean on.
She can even outdo even one’s mother in offering loving care.
Is not one’s wife, for a man, the very symbol of romance?
Parents-in-law being content with her devoted service,
Caring generously for the needs of one and all like a wish-fulfilling tree,
Bringing up her son and moulding him as a great hero,
It is one’s wife, the goddess, who turns her home into Heaven.
God has created her to play His role in this world.
This piece of writing is based on the Telugu film song “Aalayana Velasina …” from Devata (1965) featuring N.T.Rama Rao and Savithri. This song was written by Veeturi and set to music by S.P.Kodandapani. The song was rendered by Ghantasala. This movie was directed by K. Hemambaradara Rao. Readers of other languages who enjoy the melody in this Telugu film song can also have a glimpse into its meaning.
