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Lyrics & meaning

Bhoomi Ellam

From Murugan Adimai · 1977

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Murugan Adimai1977

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Ezhulagum neeyae ..You are all the seven worlds..
Ezhu kadalum neeyaeYou are all the seven seas
Female :Ezhupirappum neeyaeYou are across all seven births
Endrum arulvaaiAlways bestow your grace
Male
Boomiellam kaathu nirkkumProtecting the whole earth
Mannavanae pon malarae shanmugaOh King, oh golden flower, Shanmuga
Female :Poigaiyilae poothezhundhaBlooming in the pond
Vannamalar thaamraiyae saravanaColorful lotus flower, Saravana
Male
Boomiellam kaathu nirkkumProtecting the whole earth
Mannavanae pon malarae shanmugaOh King, oh golden flower, Shanmuga
Female :Poigaiyilae poothezhundhaBlooming in the pond
Vannamalar thaamraiyae saravanaColorful lotus flower, Saravana
Male
Om muruga vel murugaOm Muruga, Vel Muruga
Female :Om muruga vel murugaOm Muruga, Vel Muruga
Male
Karthigai pen kai valarndha kaarthigeyaKartikeya, raised in the hands of the Krittika maidens
Chorus :Karthigeya karthigeya karthigeyaKartikeya, Kartikeya, Kartikeya
Female :Kadal kadanthum manadhu thotta subramanyaSubramanya, who touched hearts across the oceans
Chorus :Subramanya subramanya subramanyaSubramanya, Subramanya, Subramanya
Male
Karthigai pen kai valarndha kaarthigeyaKartikeya, raised in the hands of the Krittika maidens
Female :Kadal kadanthum manadhu thotta subramanyaSubramanya, who touched hearts across the oceans
Male
Thaththuvathin porul uraitha saaminaadhaSwaminatha, who explained the true meaning of philosophy
Female :Dharmathirkku vettri thandha senthil naadhaSenthilnatha, who bestowed victory upon righteousness
Chorus :Om muruga lord murugaOm Muruga, Lord Muruga
Om muruga lord murugaOm Muruga, Lord Muruga
Male
Boomiellam kaathunirkkumProtecting the whole earth
Mannavanae pon malarae shanmughaOh King, oh golden flower, Shanmuga
Female :Poigaiyilae poothelundhaBlooming in the pond
Vannamalar thaamaraiyae saravanaColorful lotus flower, Saravana
Male
Kadhavu thatti kai neettiKnocking on the door and extending his hand
Kai koduppaan vel muruganVel Murugan will offer support
Kavalaiyilae avanai ennuRemember him during times of distress
Kadan adaippaan vel muruganVel Murugan will clear all debts
Female
Maalai yittu vilakkettruPlace a garland and light a lamp
Manam mudipaan vel muruganVel Murugan will make auspicious unions happen
Vazhithunaikku azhaithu viduCall upon him to be your companion on life's path
Vandhu nirppaan velmuruganVel Murugan will arrive and stand by you
Male
Oru kaalai izhandhavarkkuFor those who have lost a leg
Maru kaalae kaarthikeyanKartikeya becomes their supporting leg
Chorus :Karthigeya karthigeya karthigeyaKartikeya, Kartikeya, Kartikeya
Female :Oona kann izhandhavarkkuFor those who lack physical sight
Gyaana kann subramanyanSubramanya becomes the eye of spiritual wisdom
Chorus :Subramanya subramanya subramanyaSubramanya, Subramanya, Subramanya
Male
Thaaiyilla pillaikatkkuFor children without a mother
Thaaiyaagum vadivelanVadivelan himself becomes the mother
Female :Thaan enbar aanavathaiFor those who vanity-filled say 'I am everything'
Thagartheriyum siva balanThe son of Shiva shatters their ego
Chorus
Karthigeya karthigeya karthigeyaKartikeya, Kartikeya, Kartikeya
Lord muruga lord muruga lord murugaLord Muruga, Lord Muruga, Lord Muruga
Subramanya subramanya subramanyaSubramanya, Subramanya, Subramanya
Om muruga om muruga om murugaOm Muruga, Om Muruga, Om Muruga

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This devotional song praised Lord Muruga by highlighting his omnipresence across the universe, the seven seas, and all births. The lyricist Kavignar Kannadasan describes Muruga as the ultimate protector of the earth, born in Saravana Poigai pond and raised by the Karthigai maidens. The lyrics emphasize Muruga's divine acts—teaching the Pranava Mantra to Lord Shiva as Swaminatha, defeating evil forces as Senthilnatha, and offering compassionate refuge to the needy. The second part of the song portrays Muruga as a practical savior for human suffering. He acts as a supporting limb for the disabled, wisdom for the visually impaired, a mother for orphans, and a guide who clears debts and brings prosperity. The song concludes by warning against human ego, illustrating that Muruga shatters pride while bestowing unconditional grace on humble devotees.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emoni (Anaphora / Initial Rhyme)

Ezhulagum neeyae .. / Ezhu kadalum neeyae

The repetition of similar starting letters across lines ('Ezhulagum' and 'Ezhu kadalum' and 'Ezhupirappum').

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Vannamalar thaamraiyae saravana

Comparing Muruga to a lotus flower blooming in Saravana Poigai ('Vannamalar thaamraiyae saravana').

Edhai (Second letter rhyming)

Kadhavu thatti kai neetti / Kavalaiyilae avanai ennu

Matching of the second consonant sound 'dha' in 'Kadhavu' and 'Kavalaiyilae'.

Contrast / Antithesis

Oona kann izhandhavarkku / Gyaana kann subramanyan

Juxtaposing physical loss ('Oona kann' - physical eye) with divine gain ('Gyaana kann' - eye of wisdom).

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Trivia

The film 'Murugan Adimai' (1977) stars R. Muthuraman and K. R. Vijaya, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan, who was renowned for his mythological and devotional film compositions. The song blends classical carnatic phrasing with accessible devotional Tamil, featuring the legendary vocal pairing of T. M. Soundarajan and P. Susheela.

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