Aadhi Sivan
From Thiruvarutchelvar · 1967
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Thiruvarutchelvar1967
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aadhi sivan thaal panindhu | Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one |
| Arul peruvomae | May we receive His divine grace |
| Engal aadhi sakthi naayagiyin | Of our primeval Goddess Sakthi |
| Thunai peruvomae | May we receive her support and guidance |
| Female | |
| Aadhi sivan thaal panindhu | Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one |
| Arul peruvomae | May we receive His divine grace |
| Engal aadhi sakthi naayagiyin | Of our primeval Goddess Sakthi |
| Thunai peruvomae | May we receive her support and guidance |
| Female | |
| Aadhi sivan thaal panindhu | Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one |
| Arul peruvomae | May we receive His divine grace |
| Female | |
| {Vaedhangalin thaththuvathai | {The philosophy of the ancient Vedas |
| Naadiduvomae | Let us seek and pursue |
| Thiru venneerum kungumamum | Sacred ash and vermilion |
| Soodiduvomae} (2) | Let us adorn on our foreheads} (2) |
| Anjezhuththai kaalamellaam | The sacred five-letter mantra (Na-Ma-Si-Va-Ya) |
| Nenjil vaippomae | Let us keep enshrined in our hearts forever |
| Anjezhuththai kaalamellaam | The sacred five-letter mantra (Na-Ma-Si-Va-Ya) |
| Nenjil vaippomae | Let us keep enshrined in our hearts forever |
| Avan adiyavarkkum anbarukkum | To His humble followers and loving devotees |
| Thondu seivomae | Let us perform selfless service |
| Avan adiyavarkkum anbarukkum | To His humble followers and loving devotees |
| Thondu seivomae | Let us perform selfless service |
| Female | |
| Aadhi sivan thaal panindhu | Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one |
| Arul peruvomae | May we receive His divine grace |
| Engal aadhi sakthi naayagiyin | Of our primeval Goddess Sakthi |
| Thunai peruvomae | May we receive her support and guidance |
| Female | |
| Aadhi sivan thaal panindhu | Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one |
| Arul peruvomae | May we receive His divine grace |
| Female | |
| {Naavukkarasar paadippugazhum | {The Lord praised in song by Saint Naavukkarasar |
| Naadhanallavaa | Is He not the Supreme Master? |
| Andha naadhaththukkae perumai thandha | The divine soul who brought glory to that sacred music |
| Jeevan allavaa} (2) | Is He not the eternal soul?} (2) |
| Pesum thamizh paattukkellaam | For all spoken Tamil poetry and songs |
| Thandhai allavaa | Is He not the ultimate Father? |
| Pesum thamizh paattukkellaam | For all spoken Tamil poetry and songs |
| Thandhai allavaa | Is He not the ultimate Father? |
| Adhai pillai thamizh endru sonna annaiyallavaa | Is She not the Mother who called it child Tamil (Pillai Thamizh)? |
| Adhai pillai thamizh endru sonna annaiyallavaa | Is She not the Mother who called it child Tamil (Pillai Thamizh)? |
| Female | |
| Aadhi sivan thaal panindhu | Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one |
| Arul peruvomae | May we receive His divine grace |
| Engal aadhi sakthi naayagiyin | Of our primeval Goddess Sakthi |
| Thunai peruvomae | May we receive her support and guidance |
| Male | |
| Aadhi sivan thaal panindhu | Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one |
| Arul peruvomae | May we receive His divine grace |
| Engal aadhi sakthi naayagiyin | Of our primeval Goddess Sakthi |
| Thunai peruvomae | May we receive her support and guidance |
| Male | |
| Aadhi sivan thaal panindhu | Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one |
| Arul peruvomae …ae…. | May we receive His divine grace... ae... |
ஆதி சிவன் தாழ் பணிந்து
அருள் பெறுவோமே
எங்கள் ஆதி சக்தியின் நாயகியின்
துணை பெறுவோமே
Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one
May we receive His divine grace
Of our primeval Goddess Sakthi
May we receive her support and guidance
ஆதி சிவன் தாழ் பணிந்து
அருள் பெறுவோமே
எங்கள் ஆதி சக்தியின் நாயகியின்
துணை பெறுவோமே
Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one
May we receive His divine grace
Of our primeval Goddess Sakthi
May we receive her support and guidance
ஆதி சிவன் தாழ் பணிந்து
அருள் பெறுவோமே
Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one
May we receive His divine grace
{வேதங்களின் தத்துவத்தை
நாடிடுவோமே
திரு வெந்நீரும் குங்குமமும்
சூடிடுவோமே} (2)
அஞ்செழுத்தை காலமெல்லாம்
நெஞ்சில் வைப்போம்
அஞ்செழுத்தை காலமெல்லாம்
நெஞ்சில் வைப்போம்
அவன் அடியவருக்கும் அன்பருக்கும்
தொண்டு செய்வோமே
அவன் அடியவருக்கும் அன்பருக்கும்
தொண்டு செய்வோமே
{The philosophy of the ancient Vedas
Let us seek and pursue
Sacred ash and vermilion
Let us adorn on our foreheads} (2)
The sacred five-letter mantra (Na-Ma-Si-Va-Ya)
Let us keep enshrined in our hearts forever
The sacred five-letter mantra (Na-Ma-Si-Va-Ya)
Let us keep enshrined in our hearts forever
To His humble followers and loving devotees
Let us perform selfless service
To His humble followers and loving devotees
Let us perform selfless service
ஆதி சிவன் தாழ் பணிந்து
அருள் பெறுவோமே
எங்கள் ஆதி சக்தியின் நாயகியின்
துணை பெறுவோமே
Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one
May we receive His divine grace
Of our primeval Goddess Sakthi
May we receive her support and guidance
ஆதி சிவன் தாழ் பணிந்து
அருள் பெறுவோமே
Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one
May we receive His divine grace
{நாவுக்கரசர் பாடிப்புகழும்
நாதனல்லவா
அந்த நாதத்துக்கே பெருமை தந்தா
ஜீவன் அல்லவா} (2)
பேசும் தமிழ் பாட்டுக்கெல்லாம்
தந்தை அல்லவா
பேசும் தமிழ் பாட்டுக்கெல்லாம்
தந்தை அல்லவா
அதை பிள்ளை தமிழ் என்று சொன்னா அன்னையல்லவா
அதை பிள்ளை தமிழ் என்று சொன்னா அன்னையல்லவா
{The Lord praised in song by Saint Naavukkarasar
Is He not the Supreme Master?
The divine soul who brought glory to that sacred music
Is He not the eternal soul?} (2)
For all spoken Tamil poetry and songs
Is He not the ultimate Father?
For all spoken Tamil poetry and songs
Is He not the ultimate Father?
Is She not the Mother who called it child Tamil (Pillai Thamizh)?
Is She not the Mother who called it child Tamil (Pillai Thamizh)?
ஆதி சிவன் தாழ் பணிந்து
அருள் பெறுவோமே
எங்கள் ஆதி சக்தியின் நாயகியின்
துணை பெறுவோமே
Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one
May we receive His divine grace
Of our primeval Goddess Sakthi
May we receive her support and guidance
ஆதி சிவன் தாழ் பணிந்து
அருள் பெறுவோமே
எங்கள் ஆதி சக்தியின் நாயகியின்
துணை பெறுவோமே
Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one
May we receive His divine grace
Of our primeval Goddess Sakthi
May we receive her support and guidance
ஆதி சிவன் தாழ் பணிந்து
அருள் பெறுவோமே.....ஏ.......
Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one
May we receive His divine grace... ae...
Aadhi sivan thaal panindhu
Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one
Arul peruvomae
May we receive His divine grace
Engal aadhi sakthi naayagiyin
Of our primeval Goddess Sakthi
Thunai peruvomae
May we receive her support and guidance
Aadhi sivan thaal panindhu
Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one
Arul peruvomae
May we receive His divine grace
Engal aadhi sakthi naayagiyin
Of our primeval Goddess Sakthi
Thunai peruvomae
May we receive her support and guidance
Aadhi sivan thaal panindhu
Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one
Arul peruvomae
May we receive His divine grace
{Vaedhangalin thaththuvathai
{The philosophy of the ancient Vedas
Naadiduvomae
Let us seek and pursue
Thiru venneerum kungumamum
Sacred ash and vermilion
Soodiduvomae} (2)
Let us adorn on our foreheads} (2)
Anjezhuththai kaalamellaam
The sacred five-letter mantra (Na-Ma-Si-Va-Ya)
Nenjil vaippomae
Let us keep enshrined in our hearts forever
Anjezhuththai kaalamellaam
The sacred five-letter mantra (Na-Ma-Si-Va-Ya)
Nenjil vaippomae
Let us keep enshrined in our hearts forever
Avan adiyavarkkum anbarukkum
To His humble followers and loving devotees
Thondu seivomae
Let us perform selfless service
Avan adiyavarkkum anbarukkum
To His humble followers and loving devotees
Thondu seivomae
Let us perform selfless service
Aadhi sivan thaal panindhu
Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one
Arul peruvomae
May we receive His divine grace
Engal aadhi sakthi naayagiyin
Of our primeval Goddess Sakthi
Thunai peruvomae
May we receive her support and guidance
Aadhi sivan thaal panindhu
Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one
Arul peruvomae
May we receive His divine grace
{Naavukkarasar paadippugazhum
{The Lord praised in song by Saint Naavukkarasar
Naadhanallavaa
Is He not the Supreme Master?
Andha naadhaththukkae perumai thandha
The divine soul who brought glory to that sacred music
Jeevan allavaa} (2)
Is He not the eternal soul?} (2)
Pesum thamizh paattukkellaam
For all spoken Tamil poetry and songs
Thandhai allavaa
Is He not the ultimate Father?
Pesum thamizh paattukkellaam
For all spoken Tamil poetry and songs
Thandhai allavaa
Is He not the ultimate Father?
Adhai pillai thamizh endru sonna annaiyallavaa
Is She not the Mother who called it child Tamil (Pillai Thamizh)?
Adhai pillai thamizh endru sonna annaiyallavaa
Is She not the Mother who called it child Tamil (Pillai Thamizh)?
Aadhi sivan thaal panindhu
Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one
Arul peruvomae
May we receive His divine grace
Engal aadhi sakthi naayagiyin
Of our primeval Goddess Sakthi
Thunai peruvomae
May we receive her support and guidance
Aadhi sivan thaal panindhu
Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one
Arul peruvomae
May we receive His divine grace
Engal aadhi sakthi naayagiyin
Of our primeval Goddess Sakthi
Thunai peruvomae
May we receive her support and guidance
Aadhi sivan thaal panindhu
Bowing at the feet of Lord Shiva, the primordial one
Arul peruvomae …ae….
May we receive His divine grace... ae...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This devotional song from the classic movie Thiruvarutchelvar expresses deep reverence to Lord Shiva and Goddess Sakthi. It urges believers to surrender to the divine feet of Shiva, seek the philosophy of the Vedas, wear holy symbols like sacred ash (Vibhooti) and vermilion (Kungumam), and constantly chant the Panchakshara (five-letter) mantra 'Namasivaya'. Furthermore, it emphasizes the Shaivite ethos that serving God's devotees is equivalent to serving God himself.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Aadhi sivan thaal panindhu / Engal aadhi sakthi naayagiyin”
The second consonant 'dhi' (தி) rhymes across lines 'Aadhi' (ஆதி) and 'Aadhi' (ஆதி). Also seen in 'Anjezhuththai' and 'Nenjil'.
Monaai (Alliteration / First letter matching)
“Avan adiyavarkkum anbarukkum”
The starting sound 'A' repeats in 'Aadhi' and 'Arul', as well as 'Avan', 'adiyavarkkum', and 'anbarukkum'.
Anaphora (Repetition for emphasis)
“Aadhi sivan thaal panindhu / Arul peruvomae”
The refrain 'Aadhi sivan thaal panindhu / Arul peruvomae' is repeated throughout to reinforce devotion.
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Trivia
Thiruvarutchelvar (1967) is a biographical devotional drama film starring Sivaji Ganesan, centered on the lives of Shaivite saints (Nayanmars) like Thirunavukkarasar and Sundarar. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, and the song was sung by P. Susheela and T. M. Soundararajan with lyrics penned by Kannadasan.
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