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Lyrics & meaning

Azhagukku Porul Koorum

From Murugane Thunai · 1990

Lyricist
Poovai Senguttavan
Singer
R. V. Udaiyappa Devar
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Murugane Thunai
Movie release year
1990
Lyrics added on
7 Nov 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Azhagukku porul koorum kalai deivamae
Azhagukku porul koorum kalai deivamae
Indha kalai yaavum nee thandha arul selvamae
Azhagukku porul koorum kalai deivamae
Sindhaiyil nee irundhaal thunivu undaagum
Un siritha mugam kandaal kavalaigal theerum
Sindhaiyil nee irundhaal thunivu undaagum
Un siritha mugam kandaal kavalaigal theerum
Ennirukkai un adigal vanangidum podhu
Ennirukkai un adigal vanangidum podhu
Un pannirukkai munnirundhu paadhukaakumae
Azhagukku porul koorum kalai deivamae
Indha kalai yaavum nee thandha arul selvamae
Azhagukku porul koorum kalai deivamae
Yedhu paadhai endru naan ariyaadha podhu
Aaa…aaa…aaa…
Yedhu paadhai endru naan ariyaadha podhu
Idhu paadhai endru nee nadai poda vaithaai
Thanmaanam meingyaanam nee thandha thaanam
Thanmaanam meingyaanam nee thandha thaanam
En thamizh gnyaanam pottruvadhu un sannidhaanam
Azhagukku porul koorum kalai deivamae
Arivodu maaveram vel koduthathu
Un azhagaana mayilaada aadal vandhadhu
Arivodu maaveram vel koduthathu
Un azhagaana mayilaada aadal vandhadhu
Sandhanadai thirupugazh un sondhamaanadhu
Sandhanadai thirupugazh un sondhamaanadhu
Kandhanenum mandhiram en kavasamaanadhu
Azhagukku porul koorum kalai deivamae
Indha kalai yaavum nee thandha arul selvamae
Azhagukku porul koorum kalai deivamae…
O divine lord of arts, who defines true beauty,
O divine lord of arts, who defines true beauty,
All these arts are the treasure of your grace!
O divine lord of arts, who defines true beauty!
When you dwell in my thoughts, courage is born;
When I see your smiling face, all worries fade away.
When you dwell in my thoughts, courage is born;
When I see your smiling face, all worries fade away.
When my two hands bow in worship at your feet,
When my two hands bow in worship at your feet,
Your twelve hands stand before me to protect me!
O divine lord of arts, who defines true beauty,
All these arts are the treasure of your grace!
O divine lord of arts, who defines true beauty!
When I did not know which path to take,
Aaaa...
When I did not know which path to take,
You showed me the way and guided my steps.
Self-respect and true wisdom are the gifts you gave me;
Self-respect and true wisdom are the gifts you gave me;
All my knowledge of Tamil praises your sacred presence.
O divine lord of arts, who defines true beauty!
Your Vel (sacred spear) gave wisdom and great courage;
When your graceful peacock danced, the art of dance was born.
Your Vel (sacred spear) gave wisdom and great courage;
When your graceful peacock danced, the art of dance was born.
The rhythmic verses of Thiruppugazh (hymns to Murugan) belong only to you;
The rhythmic verses of Thiruppugazh (hymns to Murugan) belong only to you;
The sacred chant of your name, 'Kandha', has become my protective shield!
O divine lord of arts, who defines true beauty,
All these arts are the treasure of your grace!
O divine lord of arts, who defines true beauty!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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