Arul Tharum Muruga
From Yamirukka Bayamen · 1983
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Kovai Kamala
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Yamirukka Bayamen1983
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Arul tharum muruga aadhi subramanya | Oh Lord Muruga who bestows grace, the primal Lord Subramanya! |
| Karnaataka desa vaadha kadhirvelaa | Oh Lord with the radiant spear, residing in the land of Karnataka! |
| Puttru vadivilae arulum punniya naesaa | Oh virtuous beloved deity, who grants blessings in the form of a sacred anthill! |
| Subrahmanya om subrahmanya | Subrahmanya, Om Subrahmanya! |
| Subrahmanya om subrahmanya | Subrahmanya, Om Subrahmanya! |
அருள் தரும் முருகா ஆதி சுப்ரமண்யா
கர்நாடக தேச வாதா கதிர்வேலா
புற்று வடிவிலே அருளும் புண்ய நேசா
சுப்ரமண்யா ஓம் சுப்ரமண்யா.....
சுப்ரமண்யா ஓம் சுப்ரமண்யா......
Oh Lord Muruga who bestows grace, the primal Lord Subramanya!
Oh Lord with the radiant spear, residing in the land of Karnataka!
Oh virtuous beloved deity, who grants blessings in the form of a sacred anthill!
Subrahmanya, Om Subrahmanya!
Subrahmanya, Om Subrahmanya!
Arul tharum muruga aadhi subramanya
Oh Lord Muruga who bestows grace, the primal Lord Subramanya!
Karnaataka desa vaadha kadhirvelaa
Oh Lord with the radiant spear, residing in the land of Karnataka!
Puttru vadivilae arulum punniya naesaa
Oh virtuous beloved deity, who grants blessings in the form of a sacred anthill!
Subrahmanya om subrahmanya
Subrahmanya, Om Subrahmanya!
Subrahmanya om subrahmanya
Subrahmanya, Om Subrahmanya!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This devotional song is a praise dedicated to Lord Muruga, extolling his divine qualities and his presence as Subramanya. The lyrics specifically reference his unique manifestation in Karnataka, where he is worshipped in the form of an anthill (puttru). The chant concludes with repetitive invocation of the sacred name Subrahmanya, designed to evoke deep spiritual fervor and devotion in the listener.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Divine Epithets
“Arul tharum muruga aadhi subramanya”
The lyricist uses descriptive titles like 'Arul tharum' (grace-giver), 'Aadhi' (primal), and 'Kadhirvelaa' (one with the glowing spear) to depict the glory of Lord Muruga.
Iconographic Imagery
“Puttru vadivilae arulum punniya naesaa”
The phrase 'Puttru vadivilae' invokes specific religious iconography, depicting the deity manifesting in the form of an anthill.
Repetition (Anaphora / Refrain)
“Subrahmanya om subrahmanya”
The repetition of 'Subrahmanya om subrahmanya' acts as a chant-like refrain reinforcing the devotional tone.
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Trivia
The reference to Karnataka and the anthill form ('Puttru vadivilae') points directly to famous pilgrimage sites in Karnataka such as Ghati Subramanya and Kukke Subramanya, where Lord Subramanya is traditionally worshipped in association with nagas (serpents) and sacred anthills.
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