Arulum Porulum Migave
From Kanna Thorakkanum Saami · 1986
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Ilayaraja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja/Gangai Amaran
- Details
- Kanna Thorakkanum Saami1986
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Arulum porulum migavae koduthaai | You bestowed grace and wealth in great abundance |
| Thiranum thunivum udanaiyae saerthaai | You also added skill and courage alongside them |
| Karunai kaathaai madhurai veeraa | O Madurai Veeran, the merciful guardian |
| Engal kulamae uyarthum thunaiyae neeyae | You alone are the divine companion who elevates our clan |
| Un thaazh paninthaen potri potri | I bow at your feet, praise be, praise be |
| Potri potri… aa… | Praise be, praise be... ah... |
அருளும் பொருளும் மிகவே கொடுத்தாய்
திறனும் துணிவும் உடனையே சேர்த்தாய்
கருணை காத்தாய் மதுரை வீரா
எங்கள் குலமே உயர்த்தும் துணையே நீயே
உன் தாழ் பணிந்தேன் போற்றி போற்றி
போற்றி போற்றி.....ஆ...
You bestowed grace and wealth in great abundance
You also added skill and courage alongside them
O Madurai Veeran, the merciful guardian
You alone are the divine companion who elevates our clan
I bow at your feet, praise be, praise be
Praise be, praise be... ah...
Arulum porulum migavae koduthaai
You bestowed grace and wealth in great abundance
Thiranum thunivum udanaiyae saerthaai
You also added skill and courage alongside them
Karunai kaathaai madhurai veeraa
O Madurai Veeran, the merciful guardian
Engal kulamae uyarthum thunaiyae neeyae
You alone are the divine companion who elevates our clan
Un thaazh paninthaen potri potri
I bow at your feet, praise be, praise be
Potri potri… aa…
Praise be, praise be... ah...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This hymn is a devotional tribute to the guardian deity Madurai Veeran, expressing gratitude for his divine blessings. The devotee acknowledges that the deity has bestowed moral grace, material prosperity, mental fortitude, and bravery. He is celebrated as the compassionate protector who uplifts the status and lineage of his worshippers. The song concludes with complete surrender and adoration at the feet of the deity, filled with repeated chants of praise.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethirai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Arulum porulum migavae koduthaai / Thiranum thunivum udanaiyae saerthaai balconies line 1 & 2 structural match match 'ru' and 'ra' sound in position 2 of line starters Arulum / Thiranum”
Monai (First-letter Alliteration)
“Thiranum thunivum udanaiyae saerthaai”
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Un thaazh paninthaen potri potri”
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Trivia
The song pays homage to Madurai Veeran, a famous folk hero and guardian deity (Kaval Deivam) worshiped widely across Tamil Nadu. The movie 'Kanna Thorakkanum Saami' (1986) starred Sivakumar and Jeevitha, featuring music composed by Gangai Amaran.
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