Malaigalil Sirantha
From Thiruvarul · 1975
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Sirkazhi Govindarajan
- Music director
- Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan
- Details
- Thiruvarul1975
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Muthu thirupugazhai seppivitta arunagiri | Arunagirinathar, who uttered the pearl-like Thiruppugazh, |
| Muruganai kanda idam | The place where he saw Lord Murugan |
| Annamalai…. thiruvannamalai | Is Annamalai... Thiruvannamalai. |
| Nitham thavam kidanthu bhakthi perukkodu | Performing daily penance with an outpouring of devotion, |
| Devan muruganai kanda idam… marutha malai | The place where he saw Lord Murugan is Marudhamalai. |
| Nitham thavam kidanthu bhakthi perukkodu | Performing daily penance with an outpouring of devotion, |
| Devan muruganai kanda idam… marutha malai | The place where he saw Lord Murugan is Marudhamalai. |
| Aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…aaa….aa… | Aaa....aaa....aaa....aaa....aaa...aaa....aa… |
| Aaa…aaa…..aaa….aa…aa…. | Aaa…aaa…..aaa….aa…aa…. |
| Male | |
| Malaigalil sirantha malai marutha malai | Among all mountains, the best mountain is Marudhamalai. |
| Male | |
| Malaigalil sirantha malai marutha malai | Among all mountains, the best mountain is Marudhamalai. |
| Sivan magan vandhu vilaiyaadum azhagu malai | It is the beautiful mountain where Lord Shiva's son comes to play. |
| Sivan magan vandhu vilaiyaadum azhagu malai | It is the beautiful mountain where Lord Shiva's son comes to play. |
| Aahaa idharkku minji malaiyum illai | Ah, there is no mountain greater than this. |
| Aahaa idharkku minji malaiyum illai | Ah, there is no mountain greater than this. |
| Pillai avanukku minji innum pirakkavillai | A son superior to Him has not yet been born. |
| Pillai avanukku minji innum pirakkavillai | A son superior to Him has not yet been born. |
| engum pirakkavillai…aaa….aa….aa… | Has not been born anywhere... aaa....aa....aa… |
| Malaigalil sirantha malai marutha malai | Among all mountains, the best mountain is Marudhamalai. |
| Male | |
| Anjilae pandaaram aanavar illai | No one became an ascetic at the age of five like Him. |
| Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa….aa….aa… | Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa….aa….aa… |
| Aaa…..aaa….aaa….aa… | Aaa…..aaa….aaa….aa… |
| Anjilae pandaaram aanavar illai | No one became an ascetic at the age of five like Him. |
| Petra appanukkae paadam sonna maganum illai | Nor is there a son who taught sacred knowledge to His own father. |
| Petra appanukkae paadam sonna maganum illai | Nor is there a son who taught sacred knowledge to His own father. |
| Pinjilae pazhuthaalum thuvarppum illai | Even though He matured at a tender age, there is no harshness in Him. |
| Murugan pinjilae pazhuthaalum thuvarppum illai | Even though Lord Murugan matured at a tender age, there is no harshness in Him. |
| Ini paechu edharkku avan pol kadavul illai | Why speak further? There is no God like Him. |
| Paechu edharkku avan pol kadavul illai | Why speak further? There is no God like Him. |
| Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa… | Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa… |
| Malaigalil sirantha malai marutha malai | Among all mountains, the best mountain is Marudhamalai. |
| Male | |
| Thevaikku mel ulladhellam deivathukkae endru | Believing that everything beyond one's needs belongs to God, |
| Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa… | Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa… |
| Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa… | Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa… |
| Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa… | Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa… |
| Thevaikku mel ulladhellam deivathukkae endru | Believing that everything beyond one's needs belongs to God, |
| Thirupani seidhu varum devanukku | To the noble person who performs sacred service continuously, |
| Indha devanukku kumaara devanukku | To this noble soul, devoted to Kumara (Lord Murugan), |
| Thevaikku mel ulladhellam deivathukkae endru | Believing that everything beyond one's needs belongs to God, |
| Thirupani seidhu varum devanukku | To the noble person who performs sacred service continuously, |
| Maruthamalai alavu porul varanum | Wealth as vast as Marudhamalai should come. |
| Maruthamalai alavu porul varanum | Wealth as vast as Marudhamalai should come. |
| Valamum nalamum ivan peranum | He should attain prosperity and sound health. |
| Pongum vazhamum pala nalamum ivanperanum | May he attain overflowing prosperity and numerous blessings. |
| Pongum vazhamum pala nalamum ivanperanum | May he attain overflowing prosperity and numerous blessings. |
| Pongum vazhamum pala nalamum ivanperanum | May he attain overflowing prosperity and numerous blessings. |
| Male | |
| Pongum vazhamum pala nalamum ivanperanum | May he attain overflowing prosperity and numerous blessings. |
| Pongum vazhamum pala nalamum ivanperanum | May he attain overflowing prosperity and numerous blessings. |
| Pongum vazhamum pala nalamum ivanperanum | May he attain overflowing prosperity and numerous blessings. |
முத்துத் திருப்புகழைச் செப்பிவிட்ட அருணகிரி
முருகனைக் கண்ட இடம்
அண்ணாமலை திருவண்ணாமலை
நித்தம் தவம் கிடந்து பக்திப் பெருக்கோடு
தேவன் முருகனைக் கண்ட இடம் மருதமலை
நித்தம் தவம் கிடந்து பக்திப் பெருக்கோடு
தேவன் முருகனைக் கண்ட இடம் மருதமலை
ஆஅ......ஆஅ......ஆஅ......ஆஅ......ஆஅ......ஆஅ.....ஆ....
Arunagirinathar, who uttered the pearl-like Thiruppugazh,
The place where he saw Lord Murugan
Is Annamalai... Thiruvannamalai.
Performing daily penance with an outpouring of devotion,
The place where he saw Lord Murugan is Marudhamalai.
Performing daily penance with an outpouring of devotion,
The place where he saw Lord Murugan is Marudhamalai.
Aaa....aaa....aaa....aaa....aaa...aaa....aa…
Aaa…aaa…..aaa….aa…aa….
மலைகளில் சிறந்த மலை மருதமலை
Among all mountains, the best mountain is Marudhamalai.
மலைகளில் சிறந்த மலை மருதமலை
சிவன் மகன் வந்து விளையாடும் அழகு மலை
சிவன் மகன் வந்து விளையாடும் அழகு மலை
ஆஹா இதற்கு மிஞ்சி மலையும் இல்லை
ஆஹா இதற்கு மிஞ்சி மலையும் இல்லை
பிள்ளை அவனுக்கு மிஞ்சி இன்னும் பிறக்கவில்லை
எங்கும் பிறக்கவில்லை.....ஆஅ......ஆஅ.......ஆ.....
மலைகளில் சிறந்த மலை மருதமலை
Among all mountains, the best mountain is Marudhamalai.
It is the beautiful mountain where Lord Shiva's son comes to play.
It is the beautiful mountain where Lord Shiva's son comes to play.
Ah, there is no mountain greater than this.
Ah, there is no mountain greater than this.
A son superior to Him has not yet been born.
A son superior to Him has not yet been born.
Has not been born anywhere... aaa....aa....aa…
Among all mountains, the best mountain is Marudhamalai.
அஞ்சிலே பண்டாரம் ஆனவர் இல்லை
ஆஅ.......ஆ......ஆஅ......ஆஅ......ஆ.......ஆஅ......ஆ....ஆ....ஆ.....
ஆஅ.......ஆ......ஆஅ......ஆஅ......
அஞ்சிலே பண்டாரம் ஆனவர் இல்லை
பெற்ற அப்பனுக்கே பாடம் சொன்ன மகனும் இல்லை
பெற்ற அப்பனுக்கே பாடம் சொன்ன மகனும் இல்லை
பிஞ்சிலே பழுத்தாலும் துவர்ப்பும் இல்லை
இனி பேச்சு எதற்கு அவன் போல் கடவுள் இல்லை
பேச்சு எதற்கு அவன் போல் கடவுள் இல்லை
ஆஅ.......ஆ......ஆஅ......ஆஅ......ஆ.......ஆஅ......
மலைகளில் சிறந்த மலை மருதமலை
No one became an ascetic at the age of five like Him.
Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa….aa….aa…
Aaa…..aaa….aaa….aa…
No one became an ascetic at the age of five like Him.
Nor is there a son who taught sacred knowledge to His own father.
Nor is there a son who taught sacred knowledge to His own father.
Even though He matured at a tender age, there is no harshness in Him.
Even though Lord Murugan matured at a tender age, there is no harshness in Him.
Why speak further? There is no God like Him.
Why speak further? There is no God like Him.
Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa…
Among all mountains, the best mountain is Marudhamalai.
தேவைக்கு மேல் உள்ளதெல்லாம் தெய்வத்துக்கே என்று
ஆஅ.......ஆ......ஆஅ......ஆஅ......ஆ.......ஆஅ......
ஆஅ.......ஆ......ஆஅ......ஆஅ......ஆ.......ஆஅ......
ஆஅ.......ஆ......ஆஅ......ஆஅ......ஆ.......ஆஅ......
தேவைக்கு மேல் உள்ளதெல்லாம் தெய்வத்துக்கே என்று
திருப்பணி செய்து வரும் தேவனுக்கு
இந்தத் தேவனுக்கு குமார தேவனுக்கு
தேவைக்கு மேல் உள்ளதெல்லாம் தெய்வத்துக்கே என்று
திருப்பணி செய்து வரும் தேவனுக்கு
மருதமலை அளவு பொருள் வரணும்
மருதமலை அளவு பொருள் வரணும்
வளமும் நலமும் இவன் பெறணும்
பொங்கும் வளமும் பல நலமும் இவன் பெறணும்...
பொங்கும் வளமும் பல நலமும் இவன் பெறணும்...
பொங்கும் வளமும் பல நலமும் இவன் பெறணும்...
Believing that everything beyond one's needs belongs to God,
Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa…
Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa…
Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa…
Believing that everything beyond one's needs belongs to God,
To the noble person who performs sacred service continuously,
To this noble soul, devoted to Kumara (Lord Murugan),
Believing that everything beyond one's needs belongs to God,
To the noble person who performs sacred service continuously,
Wealth as vast as Marudhamalai should come.
Wealth as vast as Marudhamalai should come.
He should attain prosperity and sound health.
May he attain overflowing prosperity and numerous blessings.
May he attain overflowing prosperity and numerous blessings.
May he attain overflowing prosperity and numerous blessings.
பொங்கும் வளமும் பல நலமும் இவன் பெறணும்...
பொங்கும் வளமும் பல நலமும் இவன் பெறணும்...
பொங்கும் வளமும் பல நலமும் இவன் பெறணும்...
May he attain overflowing prosperity and numerous blessings.
May he attain overflowing prosperity and numerous blessings.
May he attain overflowing prosperity and numerous blessings.
Muthu thirupugazhai seppivitta arunagiri
Arunagirinathar, who uttered the pearl-like Thiruppugazh,
Muruganai kanda idam
The place where he saw Lord Murugan
Annamalai…. thiruvannamalai
Is Annamalai... Thiruvannamalai.
Nitham thavam kidanthu bhakthi perukkodu
Performing daily penance with an outpouring of devotion,
Devan muruganai kanda idam… marutha malai
The place where he saw Lord Murugan is Marudhamalai.
Nitham thavam kidanthu bhakthi perukkodu
Performing daily penance with an outpouring of devotion,
Devan muruganai kanda idam… marutha malai
The place where he saw Lord Murugan is Marudhamalai.
Aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…aaa….aa…
Aaa....aaa....aaa....aaa....aaa...aaa....aa…
Aaa…aaa…..aaa….aa…aa….
Aaa…aaa…..aaa….aa…aa….
Malaigalil sirantha malai marutha malai
Among all mountains, the best mountain is Marudhamalai.
Malaigalil sirantha malai marutha malai
Among all mountains, the best mountain is Marudhamalai.
Sivan magan vandhu vilaiyaadum azhagu malai
It is the beautiful mountain where Lord Shiva's son comes to play.
Sivan magan vandhu vilaiyaadum azhagu malai
It is the beautiful mountain where Lord Shiva's son comes to play.
Aahaa idharkku minji malaiyum illai
Ah, there is no mountain greater than this.
Aahaa idharkku minji malaiyum illai
Ah, there is no mountain greater than this.
Pillai avanukku minji innum pirakkavillai
A son superior to Him has not yet been born.
Pillai avanukku minji innum pirakkavillai
A son superior to Him has not yet been born.
engum pirakkavillai…aaa….aa….aa…
Has not been born anywhere... aaa....aa....aa…
Malaigalil sirantha malai marutha malai
Among all mountains, the best mountain is Marudhamalai.
Anjilae pandaaram aanavar illai
No one became an ascetic at the age of five like Him.
Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa….aa….aa…
Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa….aa….aa…
Aaa…..aaa….aaa….aa…
Aaa…..aaa….aaa….aa…
Anjilae pandaaram aanavar illai
No one became an ascetic at the age of five like Him.
Petra appanukkae paadam sonna maganum illai
Nor is there a son who taught sacred knowledge to His own father.
Petra appanukkae paadam sonna maganum illai
Nor is there a son who taught sacred knowledge to His own father.
Pinjilae pazhuthaalum thuvarppum illai
Even though He matured at a tender age, there is no harshness in Him.
Murugan pinjilae pazhuthaalum thuvarppum illai
Even though Lord Murugan matured at a tender age, there is no harshness in Him.
Ini paechu edharkku avan pol kadavul illai
Why speak further? There is no God like Him.
Paechu edharkku avan pol kadavul illai
Why speak further? There is no God like Him.
Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa…
Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa…
Malaigalil sirantha malai marutha malai
Among all mountains, the best mountain is Marudhamalai.
Thevaikku mel ulladhellam deivathukkae endru
Believing that everything beyond one's needs belongs to God,
Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa…
Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa…
Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa…
Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa…
Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa…
Aaa…..aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa…
Thevaikku mel ulladhellam deivathukkae endru
Believing that everything beyond one's needs belongs to God,
Thirupani seidhu varum devanukku
To the noble person who performs sacred service continuously,
Indha devanukku kumaara devanukku
To this noble soul, devoted to Kumara (Lord Murugan),
Thevaikku mel ulladhellam deivathukkae endru
Believing that everything beyond one's needs belongs to God,
Thirupani seidhu varum devanukku
To the noble person who performs sacred service continuously,
Maruthamalai alavu porul varanum
Wealth as vast as Marudhamalai should come.
Maruthamalai alavu porul varanum
Wealth as vast as Marudhamalai should come.
Valamum nalamum ivan peranum
He should attain prosperity and sound health.
Pongum vazhamum pala nalamum ivanperanum
May he attain overflowing prosperity and numerous blessings.
Pongum vazhamum pala nalamum ivanperanum
May he attain overflowing prosperity and numerous blessings.
Pongum vazhamum pala nalamum ivanperanum
May he attain overflowing prosperity and numerous blessings.
Pongum vazhamum pala nalamum ivanperanum
May he attain overflowing prosperity and numerous blessings.
Pongum vazhamum pala nalamum ivanperanum
May he attain overflowing prosperity and numerous blessings.
Pongum vazhamum pala nalamum ivanperanum
May he attain overflowing prosperity and numerous blessings.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic devotional composition from the film Thiruvarul praises Lord Murugan and highlights the sacred significance of Marudhamalai. It recounts how Saint Arunagirinathar experienced the divine vision of Murugan through intense penance and devotion, exalting Marudhamalai as the supreme abode where the divine child of Lord Shiva resides and plays. The song commemorates key legendary aspects of Murugan, such as becoming an ascetic at the age of five and imparting the sacred wisdom of the Pranava Mantra to His father Shiva.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Mona (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Malaigalil sirantha malai marutha malai”
Repetition of the 'M' sound across words creates a rhythmic and melodious devotional flow.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Muthu thirupugazhai seppivitta arunagiri”
Compares the holy hymns of Thiruppugazh to precious pearls ('Muthu') due to their pure divine beauty.
Paradox / Imagery
“Pinjilae pazhuthaalum thuvarppum illai”
Describes Lord Murugan gaining supreme wisdom at a very tender age ('pinjilae pazhuthaalum') while lacking any harshness or bitterness ('thuvarppum illai').
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Trivia
Thiruvarul (1975) is a Tamil devotional drama film focused on Lord Murugan's miracles. Sung prominently by T. M. Soundararajan in soundtrack performances, 'Marudhamalai Maamaniye' / 'Malaigalil Sirantha Malai' became one of the most widely played Murugan devotional songs in temples across Tamil Nadu.
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