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Lyrics & meaning

Abishegam Abishegam

From Yamirukka Bayamen · 1983

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Yamirukka Bayamen1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Abishegam abishegam….Sacred anointing, sacred anointing...
Azhagu muruganukku abishegamSacred anointing for the beautiful Lord Murugan
Paalaabishegam ezhirkolamMilk anointing forms a charming visual
Aayul palathirkaana vazhi koorumIt reveals the path to longevity and strength
Abishegam paal abishegamAnointing, sacred milk anointing
Female
Thayir abishega thathuvamaeThe core philosophy of curd anointing
Mannil thaaimai vilakka magathuvamaeIs the greatness that illuminates the concept of motherhood on earth
Pala nava thaaniyam vilaivadharkkaeFor the flourishing yield of the nine kinds of grains
Thaen panjaamirtham abishegamaeIs the anointing with honey and panchamirtham

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This devotional song highlights the spiritual significance and symbolic meanings behind the ritualistic sacred bathing (Abishegam) performed for Lord Murugan using various substances. Each offering in the ritual is associated with a specific divine blessing or universal truth. The milk anointing symbolizes beauty, health, and longevity; the curd anointing represents the divine grace and tenderness of motherhood on earth; and the anointing with honey and panchamirtham signifies agricultural prosperity, fertility, and rich harvests.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition (Erattai)

Abishegam abishegam….

The word 'Abishegam' is repeated multiple times across lines to emphasize the sanctity of the ritual.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Thayir abishega thathuvamae

The lines end with similar poetic suffixes like 'thathuvamae', 'magathuvamae', and 'abishegamae' creating a melodic rhythm.

Imagery

Thaen panjaamirtham abishegamae

Vivid sensory imagery is created through references to ritual offerings like milk, curd, honey, and panchamirtham.

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Trivia

The song is from the 1983 devotional film 'Yamirukka Bayamen', celebrating Lord Murugan. In Murugan worship, the six primary types of abishegam (including milk, curd, honey, and panchamirtham) are traditionally believed to confer unique spiritual benefits to devotees, such as health, offspring, and wisdom.

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