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Asaiyoda Pooja

From Engal Swamy Ayyappan · 1990

Lyricist
Dasarathan
Singer
K. J. Yesudas
Music director
Dasarathan
Details
Engal Swamy Ayyappan1990

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aasaiyodu poojai vachenI offered worship with deep devotion,
Aiyappa saamiLord Ayyappa.
Veru aadharavu yaarum illaI have no other refuge or support,
Aiyappa saamiLord Ayyappa.
Male
Aasaiyodu poojai vachenI offered worship with deep devotion,
Aiyappa saamiLord Ayyappa.
Veru aadharavu yaarum illaI have no other refuge or support,
Aiyappa saamiLord Ayyappa.
Male
Enakku therinja muraiyilaeIn the simple way that I know,
Naan poojai seiyurenI perform my prayer.
Male
Enakku therinja muraiyilaeIn the simple way that I know,
Naan poojai seiyurenI perform my prayer.
Adhai yethukkittu vaazhtha venumPlease accept it and bless me,
Aiyappa saamiLord Ayyappa.
Adhai yethukkittu vaazhtha venumPlease accept it and bless me,
Aiyappa saamiLord Ayyappa.
Male
Aasaiyodu poojai vachenI offered worship with deep devotion,
Aiyappa saamiLord Ayyappa.
Veru aadharavu yaarum illaI have no other refuge or support,
Aiyappa saamiLord Ayyappa.
Male
Ezhai vaazhviloo needhaaneIn the life of the poor, you alone are
Inba varungaalamA bright and joyful future,
Thunbam pokki inbam tharugiraDispel my sorrows and grant me happiness,
Punniya por kaalamOh golden age of virtue.
Male
Ezhai vaazhviloo needhaaneIn the life of the poor, you alone are
Inba varungaalamA bright and joyful future,
Thunbam pokki inbam tharugiraDispel my sorrows and grant me happiness,
Punniya por kaalamOh golden age of virtue.
Male
Indha veetilae vandhu neeyumaeIf you step into this home
Kaiya nenachaAnd grace us with your presence,
Indha veetilae vandhu neeyumaeIf you step into this home
Kaiya nenachaAnd grace us with your presence,
Enga jenmamae punitham aagumaeOur entire birth will become holy and blessed,
Nee nenachaaIf you deem it so,
Saami nee nenachaaOh Lord, if you deem it so.
Male
Aasaiyodu poojai vachenI offered worship with deep devotion,
Aiyappa saamiLord Ayyappa.
Veru aadharavu yaarum illaI have no other refuge or support,
Aiyappa saamiLord Ayyappa.
Male
Yetra thaazhvugal innum irukkuInequalities and bias still remain
Manidharin manadhinilaeInside the minds of human beings.
Adhai maatri neeyum oli kaattitida venumYou must change that and show us divine light
Bhakthargal vaazhvinilaeIn the lives of your devotees.
Male
Yetra thaazhvugal innum irukkuInequalities and bias still remain
Manidharin manadhinilaeInside the minds of human beings.
Adhai maatri neeyum oli kaattitida venumYou must change that and show us divine light
Bhakthargal vaazhvinilaeIn the lives of your devotees.
Male
Seidha paavamae ulla saabamaeThe sins committed and the lingering curses
Unnaal theerum aiyaaWill all be dispelled by you, my Lord.
Seidha paavamae ulla saabamaeThe sins committed and the lingering curses
Unnaal theerum aiyaaWill all be dispelled by you, my Lord.
Unadhu dharisanam kidaithaal podhumIt is enough if I catch a glance of your holy vision,
Magizhchi pongum aiyaaaJoy will overflow, my Lord,
Manadhil magizhchi pongum aiyaaaJoy will overflow in my heart, my Lord.
Male
Aasaiyodu poojai vachenI offered worship with deep devotion,
Aiyappa saamiLord Ayyappa.
Veru aadharavu yaarum illaI have no other refuge or support,
Aiyappa saamiLord Ayyappa.
Male
Enakku therinja muraiyilaeIn the simple way that I know,
Naan poojai seiyurenI perform my prayer.
Adhai yethukkittu vaazhtha venumPlease accept it and bless me,
Aiyappa saamiLord Ayyappa.
Adhai yethukkittu vaazhtha venumPlease accept it and bless me,
Aiyappa saamiLord Ayyappa.
Male
Saami aiyappa saami ….(4)Lord, Lord Ayyappa...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This devotional song expresses deep humility, surrender, and reverence towards Lord Ayyappan. The singer acknowledges their humble, unpolished method of worship, asking the Lord to accept it unconditionally because Ayyappan is their sole refuge. The lyrics speak to the struggles of the poor, praying for social equality, spiritual enlightenment, and relief from past sins and curses through the Lord's divine grace.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Ezhai vaazhviloo needhaane / Thunbam pokki inbam tharugira

Matching of the second consonant in consecutive lines or words (e.g., 'Ezhai' and 'Thunbam' / 'Aasai' and 'Veru').

Antithesis (Murana thodai)

Thunbam pokki inbam tharugira

Contrasting ideas used together to emphasize a point, such as 'Thunbam' (sorrow) and 'Inbam' (joy).

Repetition / Refrain (Anaphora)

Aasaiyodu poojai vachen / Aiyappa saami

Repeated invocation of 'Aiyappa saami' throughout the song reinforces devotion and rhythmic unity.

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Trivia

This track belongs to the 1990 Tamil devotional film 'Engal Swamy Ayyappan', featuring lyrics written by Dasarathan. The soundtrack features classic devotional compositions popular during the annual Sabarimala pilgrimage season.

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