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Lyrics & meaning

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 arunagiriArunagirinathar, who uttered the pearl-like Thiruppugazh,
Muruganai kanda idamThe place where he saw Lord Murugan
Annamalai…. thiruvannamalaiIs Annamalai... Thiruvannamalai.
Nitham thavam kidanthu bhakthi perukkoduPerforming daily penance with an outpouring of devotion,
Devan muruganai kanda idam… marutha malaiThe place where he saw Lord Murugan is Marudhamalai.
Nitham thavam kidanthu bhakthi perukkoduPerforming daily penance with an outpouring of devotion,
Devan muruganai kanda idam… marutha malaiThe 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 malaiAmong all mountains, the best mountain is Marudhamalai.
Male
Malaigalil sirantha malai marutha malaiAmong all mountains, the best mountain is Marudhamalai.
Sivan magan vandhu vilaiyaadum azhagu malaiIt is the beautiful mountain where Lord Shiva's son comes to play.
Sivan magan vandhu vilaiyaadum azhagu malaiIt is the beautiful mountain where Lord Shiva's son comes to play.
Aahaa idharkku minji malaiyum illaiAh, there is no mountain greater than this.
Aahaa idharkku minji malaiyum illaiAh, there is no mountain greater than this.
Pillai avanukku minji innum pirakkavillaiA son superior to Him has not yet been born.
Pillai avanukku minji innum pirakkavillaiA 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 malaiAmong all mountains, the best mountain is Marudhamalai.
Male
Anjilae pandaaram aanavar illaiNo 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 illaiNo one became an ascetic at the age of five like Him.
Petra appanukkae paadam sonna maganum illaiNor is there a son who taught sacred knowledge to His own father.
Petra appanukkae paadam sonna maganum illaiNor is there a son who taught sacred knowledge to His own father.
Pinjilae pazhuthaalum thuvarppum illaiEven though He matured at a tender age, there is no harshness in Him.
Murugan pinjilae pazhuthaalum thuvarppum illaiEven though Lord Murugan matured at a tender age, there is no harshness in Him.
Ini paechu edharkku avan pol kadavul illaiWhy speak further? There is no God like Him.
Paechu edharkku avan pol kadavul illaiWhy 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 malaiAmong all mountains, the best mountain is Marudhamalai.
Male
Thevaikku mel ulladhellam deivathukkae endruBelieving 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 endruBelieving that everything beyond one's needs belongs to God,
Thirupani seidhu varum devanukkuTo the noble person who performs sacred service continuously,
Indha devanukku kumaara devanukkuTo this noble soul, devoted to Kumara (Lord Murugan),
Thevaikku mel ulladhellam deivathukkae endruBelieving that everything beyond one's needs belongs to God,
Thirupani seidhu varum devanukkuTo the noble person who performs sacred service continuously,
Maruthamalai alavu porul varanumWealth as vast as Marudhamalai should come.
Maruthamalai alavu porul varanumWealth as vast as Marudhamalai should come.
Valamum nalamum ivan peranumHe should attain prosperity and sound health.
Pongum vazhamum pala nalamum ivanperanumMay he attain overflowing prosperity and numerous blessings.
Pongum vazhamum pala nalamum ivanperanumMay he attain overflowing prosperity and numerous blessings.
Pongum vazhamum pala nalamum ivanperanumMay he attain overflowing prosperity and numerous blessings.
Male
Pongum vazhamum pala nalamum ivanperanumMay he attain overflowing prosperity and numerous blessings.
Pongum vazhamum pala nalamum ivanperanumMay he attain overflowing prosperity and numerous blessings.
Pongum vazhamum pala nalamum ivanperanumMay 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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