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Azhagukku Porul Koorum

From Murugane Thunai · 1990

Lyricist
Poovai Senguttavan
Singer
R. V. Udaiyappa Devar
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Murugane Thunai1990

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Azhagukku porul koorum kalai deivamaeO deity of arts who gives meaning to beauty
Azhagukku porul koorum kalai deivamaeO deity of arts who gives meaning to beauty
Indha kalai yaavum nee thandha arul selvamaeAll these arts are the wealth of grace blessed by you
Azhagukku porul koorum kalai deivamaeO deity of arts who gives meaning to beauty
Male
Sindhaiyil nee irundhaal thunivu undaagumIf you reside in my thoughts, courage will arise
Un siritha mugam kandaal kavalaigal theerumSeeing your smiling face will alleviate all worries
Sindhaiyil nee irundhaal thunivu undaagumIf you reside in my thoughts, courage will arise
Un siritha mugam kandaal kavalaigal theerumSeeing your smiling face will alleviate all worries
Ennirukkai un adigal vanangidum podhuWhen my two hands bow down at your holy feet
Ennirukkai un adigal vanangidum podhuWhen my two hands bow down at your holy feet
Un pannirukkai munnirundhu paadhukaakumaeYour twelve hands will stand before me and protect me
Male
Azhagukku porul koorum kalai deivamaeO deity of arts who gives meaning to beauty
Indha kalai yaavum nee thandha arul selvamaeAll these arts are the wealth of grace blessed by you
Azhagukku porul koorum kalai deivamaeO deity of arts who gives meaning to beauty
Male
Yedhu paadhai endru naan ariyaadha podhuWhen I did not know which path to choose
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Yedhu paadhai endru naan ariyaadha podhuWhen I did not know which path to choose
Idhu paadhai endru nee nadai poda vaithaaiYou guided my steps saying "this is the path"
Thanmaanam meingyaanam nee thandha thaanamSelf-respect and spiritual wisdom are the gifts you bestowed
Thanmaanam meingyaanam nee thandha thaanamSelf-respect and spiritual wisdom are the gifts you bestowed
En thamizh gnyaanam pottruvadhu un sannidhaanamMy Tamil knowledge praises your divine presence
Azhagukku porul koorum kalai deivamaeO deity of arts who gives meaning to beauty
Male
Arivodu maaveram vel koduthathuThe divine Vel was given along with wisdom to uproot evil
Un azhagaana mayilaada aadal vandhadhuDance originated when your beautiful peacock danced
Arivodu maaveram vel koduthathuThe divine Vel was given along with wisdom to uproot evil
Un azhagaana mayilaada aadal vandhadhuDance originated when your beautiful peacock danced
Sandhanadai thirupugazh un sondhamaanadhuThe rhythmic Thiruppugazh hymn belongs rightfully to you
Sandhanadai thirupugazh un sondhamaanadhuThe rhythmic Thiruppugazh hymn belongs rightfully to you
Kandhanenum mandhiram en kavasamaanadhuThe mantra named "Kandhan" became my protective armor
Male
Azhagukku porul koorum kalai deivamaeO deity of arts who gives meaning to beauty
Indha kalai yaavum nee thandha arul selvamaeAll these arts are the wealth of grace blessed by you
Azhagukku porul koorum kalai deivamae…O deity of arts who gives meaning to beauty...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This devotional hymn is dedicated to Lord Murugan, praising Him as the embodiment and divine patron of all arts and beauty. The song expresses deep devotion, describing how remembering the Lord bestows courage and removes anxieties. The devotee highlights how Lord Murugan's twelve hands safeguard his followers when they bow in surrender.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Ennirukkai un adigal vanangidum podhu / Un pannirukkai munnirundhu paadhukaakumae

The second consonant 'n' matches in 'Ennirukkai' and 'Pannirukkai', creating rhythm.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Thanmaanam meingyaanam nee thandha thaanam / En thamizh gnyaanam pottruvadhu un sannidhaanam

Rhyming line endings with 'thaanam' and 'sannidhaanam'.

Metaphor (Uruvagandhu)

Kandhanenum mandhiram en kavasamaanadhu

Comparing the sacred chant of Lord Murugan's name 'Kandhan' to protective armor (Kavasam).

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Trivia

This song is a classical devotional composition centered on Lord Murugan from the film 'Murugane Thunai' (1990). Poovai Senguttavan, a renowned Tamil lyricist known for his devotional and classic film songs, wrote the lyrics capturing the divine attributes of Murugan including the Vel, Thiruppugazh, and His twelve hands (Panniru Kai).

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