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Lyrics & meaning

Aathiyil Shirudiyaam

From Aboorva Sakthi 369 · 1991

Lyricist
Pavun Raj
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Aboorva Sakthi 369
Movie release year
1991
Lyrics added on
27 Mar 2020

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Aadhiyil shirudiyaam…
Arul tharum sathiyamaai…
Varungaala prema saayiyaai…
Avathaara saayi baabaa…
Thiru paadham panivom panivom…
In the beginning as Shirdi Sai...
As Sathya Sai, bestowing divine grace...
As Prema Sai in the future to come...
O Avatar Sai Baba...
We bow at your holy feet, we bow...
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Overall song meaning

This devotional hymn pays homage to Lord Sai Baba, recognizing his three divine manifestations across time: Shirdi Sai Baba of the past, Sathya Sai Baba of the present who bestows truth and grace, and Prema Sai Baba of the future. The lines express absolute surrender and reverence, as devotees bow repeatedly at his holy feet.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

Thiru paadham panivom panivom…

The word 'panivom' is repeated at the end of the line to emphasize deep devotion, humility, and complete surrender.

Temporal Triad / Progression Imagery

Aadhiyil shirudiyaam… Varungaala prema saayiyaai…

The poet structures the stanza chronologically across past (Aadhiyil shirudiyaam), present (Sathiyamaai), and future (Varungaala prema saayiyaai) to illustrate the eternal nature of the avatar.

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Trivia

This song references the popular belief among Sathya Sai Baba followers regarding the triple avatar sequence: Shirdi Sai Baba (head of the trinity/past), Sathya Sai Baba (body/present), and Prema Sai Baba (mind/future).

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