Maruthamalai Maamaniye
From Dheivam · 1972
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. Somasundaram
- Music director
- Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan
- Details
- Dheivam1972
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kodi malaigalilae | Among crore mountains, |
| Kodukkum malai endha malai | Which mountain is the one that bestows blessings? |
| Kongumani naatinilae | In the precious Kongu region, |
| Kuvizhndha malai andha malai | That mountain is the one that stands tall. |
| Thedi vandhor illamellam | In the homes of all who seek Him, |
| Sezhikkum malai endha malai | Which mountain makes them flourish? |
| Dhevadhi devarellam | It is Marudhamalai, |
| Thedi varum marudhamalai | Which even the gods of gods come seeking. |
| Aaaahhhhaaa…. | Aaaahhhhaaa… |
| Marudhamalai marudhamalai | Marudhamalai, Marudhamalai, |
| Murugaa | Lord Muruga! |
| Male | |
| Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya | O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai! |
| Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya | O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai! |
| Devarin kulam kaakum velaiyaa aiyaa | O Lord with the spear who protects the race of celestial beings! |
| Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya | O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai! |
| Devarin kulam kaakum velaiyaa aiyaa | O Lord with the spear who protects the race of celestial beings! |
| Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya | O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai! |
| Male | |
| Manam migu sandhanam | Fragrant sandalwood, |
| Azhagiya kungumam | Beautiful kumkum, |
| Manam migu sandhanam | Fragrant sandalwood, |
| Azhagiya kungumam | Beautiful kumkum, |
| Aiyaa undadhu mangalam magizhavae | O Lord, celebrating your auspiciousness with joy! |
| Male | |
| Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya | O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai! |
| Devarin kulam kaakum velaiyaa aiyaa | O Lord with the spear who protects the race of celestial beings! |
| Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya | O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai! |
| Male | |
| Thaipoosa nannaalil | On the auspicious day of Thaipusam, |
| Thaerudan thiru naalum | A holy festival with temple chariots, |
| Bhakthargal soozhdhaadum | Surrounded by joyous devotees, |
| Kandhaiya aahaaa…. | O Lord Kanda, Aahaa… |
| Thaipoosa nannaalil | On the auspicious day of Thaipusam, |
| Thaerudan thiru naalum | A holy festival with temple chariots, |
| Bhakthargal soozhdhaadum | Surrounded by joyous devotees, |
| Kandhaiya aahaaa…. | O Lord Kanda, Aahaa… |
| Male | |
| Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya | O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai! |
| Devarin kulam kaakum velaiyaa aiyaa | O Lord with the spear who protects the race of celestial beings! |
| Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya | O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai! |
| Male | |
| Kodigal kuvindhaalum | Even if crores of wealth accumulate, |
| Komaganai maraven | I will not forget the Prince, Lord Muruga. |
| Aaah….aaaa..haaa…aaa…aa…aa…aa… | Aaah…aaaa…haaa…aaa… |
| Haa…aaa…aaa…aaa… | Haa…aaa…aaa… |
| Kodigal kuvindhaalum | Even if crores of wealth accumulate, |
| Komaganai maraven | I will not forget the Prince, Lord Muruga. |
| Naadiyil vinai theera naan varuven | I will come seeking to dissolve all my karmic deeds. |
| Naadiyil vinai theera naan varuven | I will come seeking to dissolve all my karmic deeds. |
| Anchudan nilai maari aarudan uruvaaga | Transcending the five senses to merge with the six-faced divinity, |
| Ezhupirapukku unthunaiyai ettividavae | To attain your support across all seven births. |
| Ahaaa…aaa… | Ahaaa…aaa… |
| Anchudan nilai maari aarudan uruvaaga | Transcending the five senses to merge with the six-faced divinity, |
| Ezhupirapukku unthunaiyai ettividavae | To attain your support across all seven births. |
| Ahaaa…aaa… | Ahaaa…aaa… |
| Male | |
| Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya | O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai! |
| Devarin kulam kaakum velaiyaa aiyaa | O Lord with the spear who protects the race of celestial beings! |
| Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya | O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai! |
| Male | |
| {Sashti thirumagan | {The holy son of Sashti, |
| Muthukumaranai maraven | I will not forget Lord Muthukumaraswamy, |
| Naan maraven | I will never forget. |
| Bhakthi kadalena | Like an ocean of devotion, |
| Bhakthi tharugida varuven | I will come to offer my complete devotion, |
| Naan varuven} (2) | I shall come} (2) |
| Male | |
| Paramanin thirumaganae | O divine son of Lord Shiva (Paraman), |
| Azhagiya thamizh maganae | O beautiful Son of Tamil! |
| Paramanin thirumaganae | O divine son of Lord Shiva (Paraman), |
| Azhagiya thamizh maganae | O beautiful Son of Tamil! |
| {Kaanbathellaam | {Whatever I see, |
| Unadhu mugam athu aaru mugam | It is your face, the six-faced Lord, |
| Kaalamellam | For all eternity, |
| Enadhu manam uruguthu muruga} (2) | My heart melts for you, Lord Muruga} (2) |
| Male | |
| Athipathiyae guruparanae | O supreme ruler, the divine Master, |
| Arulnithiyae saravananae | O treasure of grace, Saravana! |
| Athipathiyae guruparanae | O supreme ruler, the divine Master, |
| Arulnithiyae saravananae | O treasure of grace, Saravana! |
| Male | |
| {Aniyathu malaiyathu | {The ornament, the mountain, |
| Nadhiyathu kadalathu | The river, the ocean, |
| Sagalamum undathuarul | Everything is your grace, |
| Karunayil ezhilathu} (2) | Beautiful in its boundless mercy} (2) |
| Varuvaai guhanae | Come to me, Lord Guha! |
| Velaiyaa…aah…aaa..aaa…aaa… | O Lord with the Vel... Aah... |
| Male | |
| Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya | O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai! |
| Devarin kulam kaakum velaiyaa aiyaa | O Lord with the spear who protects the race of celestial beings! |
| Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya | O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai! |
கோடி மலைகளிலே
கொடுக்கும் மலை எந்த மலை
கொங்குமணி நாட்டினிலே
குவிழ்ந்த மலை அந்தமலை
தேடி வந்தோர் இல்லமெல்லாம்
செழிக்கும் மலை எந்த மலை
தேவாதி தேவரெல்லாம் தேடி
வரும் மருதமலை ஆஹா
மருதமலை மருதமலை
முருகா
Among crore mountains,
Which mountain is the one that bestows blessings?
In the precious Kongu region,
That mountain is the one that stands tall.
In the homes of all who seek Him,
Which mountain makes them flourish?
It is Marudhamalai,
Which even the gods of gods come seeking.
Aaaahhhhaaa…
Marudhamalai, Marudhamalai,
Lord Muruga!
மருதமலை மாமணியே
முருகய்யா மருதமலை
மாமணியே முருகய்யா
தேவரின் குலம் காக்கும்
வேலய்யா ஐயா மருதமலை
மாமணியே முருகய்யா
தேவரின் குலம் காக்கும்
வேலய்யா ஐயா மருதமலை
மாமணியே முருகய்யா
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
O Lord with the spear who protects the race of celestial beings!
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
O Lord with the spear who protects the race of celestial beings!
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
மணம் மிகு சந்தனம்
அழகிய குங்குமம் மணம் மிகு
சந்தனம் அழகிய குங்குமம்
ஐயா உனது மங்கலம்
மகிழவே
Fragrant sandalwood,
Beautiful kumkum,
Fragrant sandalwood,
Beautiful kumkum,
O Lord, celebrating your auspiciousness with joy!
மருதமலை மாமணியே
முருகய்யா தேவரின் குலம்
காக்கும் வேலய்யா ஐயா
மருதமலை மாமணியே
முருகய்யா
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
O Lord with the spear who protects the race of celestial beings!
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
தைப்பூச நன்நாளில்
தேருடன் திருநாளும்
பக்தர்கள் சூழ்ந்தாடும்
கந்தய்யா ஆஹா தைப்பூச
நன்நாளில் தேருடன்
திருநாளும் பக்தர்கள்
சூழ்ந்தாடும் கந்தய்யா
ஆஹா
On the auspicious day of Thaipusam,
A holy festival with temple chariots,
Surrounded by joyous devotees,
O Lord Kanda, Aahaa…
On the auspicious day of Thaipusam,
A holy festival with temple chariots,
Surrounded by joyous devotees,
O Lord Kanda, Aahaa…
மருதமலை மாமணியே
முருகய்யா தேவரின் குலம்
காக்கும் வேலய்யா ஐயா
மருதமலை மாமணியே
முருகய்யா
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
O Lord with the spear who protects the race of celestial beings!
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
கோடிகள் குவிந்தாலும்
கோமகனை மறவேன் ஆஆ
ஆஆ ஹா ஆஆ ஆ ஆ ஆ
ஹா ஆஆ ஆஆ ஆஆ
கோடிகள் குவிந்தாலும்
கோமகனை மறவேன்
நாடியில் வினை தீர நான்
வருவேன் நாடியில் வினை
தீர நான் வருவேன் அஞ்சுடன்
நிலை மாறி ஆறுடன் உருவாக
ஏழுபிறப்புக்கு உன் துணையை
எட்டிவிடவே ஆஹா ஆஆ
அஞ்சுடன் நிலை மாறி ஆறுடன்
உருவாக ஏழுபிறப்புக்கு உன்
துணையை எட்டிவிடவே
ஆஹா ஆஆ
Even if crores of wealth accumulate,
I will not forget the Prince, Lord Muruga.
Aaah…aaaa…haaa…aaa…
Haa…aaa…aaa…
Even if crores of wealth accumulate,
I will not forget the Prince, Lord Muruga.
I will come seeking to dissolve all my karmic deeds.
I will come seeking to dissolve all my karmic deeds.
Transcending the five senses to merge with the six-faced divinity,
To attain your support across all seven births.
Ahaaa…aaa…
Transcending the five senses to merge with the six-faced divinity,
To attain your support across all seven births.
Ahaaa…aaa…
மருதமலை மாமணியே
முருகய்யா தேவரின் குலம்
காக்கும் வேலய்யா ஐயா
மருதமலை மாமணியே
முருகய்யா
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
O Lord with the spear who protects the race of celestial beings!
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
{ சஷ்டி திருமகன்
முத்துக்குமரனை மறவேன்
நான் மறவேன் பக்தி கடலென
பக்தி தருகிட வருவேன்
நான் வருவேன் } (2)
{The holy son of Sashti,
I will not forget Lord Muthukumaraswamy,
I will never forget.
Like an ocean of devotion,
I will come to offer my complete devotion,
I shall come} (2)
பரமனின் திருமகனே
அழகிய தமிழ்மகனே பரமனின்
திருமகனே அழகிய தமிழ்மகனே
{ காண்பதெல்லாம் உனதுமுகம்
அது ஆறுமுகம் காலமெல்லாம்
எனதுமனம் உருகுது முருகா } (2)
O divine son of Lord Shiva (Paraman),
O beautiful Son of Tamil!
O divine son of Lord Shiva (Paraman),
O beautiful Son of Tamil!
{Whatever I see,
It is your face, the six-faced Lord,
For all eternity,
My heart melts for you, Lord Muruga} (2)
அதிபதியே குருபரனே
அருள்நிதியே சரவணனே
அதிபதியே குருபரனே
அருள்நிதியே சரவணனே
O supreme ruler, the divine Master,
O treasure of grace, Saravana!
O supreme ruler, the divine Master,
O treasure of grace, Saravana!
{ அணியது மழையது
நதியது கடலது சகலமும்
உண்டது அருள் கருணையில்
எழிலது } (2)
வருவாய் குகனே
வேலய்யா ஆஆ
ஆஆ ஆஆ ஆஆ
{The ornament, the mountain,
The river, the ocean,
Everything is your grace,
Beautiful in its boundless mercy} (2)
Come to me, Lord Guha!
O Lord with the Vel... Aah...
மருதமலை மாமணியே
முருகய்யா தேவரின் குலம்
காக்கும் வேலய்யா ஐயா
மருதமலை மாமணியே
முருகய்யா
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
O Lord with the spear who protects the race of celestial beings!
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
Kodi malaigalilae
Among crore mountains,
Kodukkum malai endha malai
Which mountain is the one that bestows blessings?
Kongumani naatinilae
In the precious Kongu region,
Kuvizhndha malai andha malai
That mountain is the one that stands tall.
Thedi vandhor illamellam
In the homes of all who seek Him,
Sezhikkum malai endha malai
Which mountain makes them flourish?
Dhevadhi devarellam
It is Marudhamalai,
Thedi varum marudhamalai
Which even the gods of gods come seeking.
Aaaahhhhaaa….
Aaaahhhhaaa…
Marudhamalai marudhamalai
Marudhamalai, Marudhamalai,
Murugaa
Lord Muruga!
Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
Devarin kulam kaakum velaiyaa aiyaa
O Lord with the spear who protects the race of celestial beings!
Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
Devarin kulam kaakum velaiyaa aiyaa
O Lord with the spear who protects the race of celestial beings!
Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
Manam migu sandhanam
Fragrant sandalwood,
Azhagiya kungumam
Beautiful kumkum,
Manam migu sandhanam
Fragrant sandalwood,
Azhagiya kungumam
Beautiful kumkum,
Aiyaa undadhu mangalam magizhavae
O Lord, celebrating your auspiciousness with joy!
Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
Devarin kulam kaakum velaiyaa aiyaa
O Lord with the spear who protects the race of celestial beings!
Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
Thaipoosa nannaalil
On the auspicious day of Thaipusam,
Thaerudan thiru naalum
A holy festival with temple chariots,
Bhakthargal soozhdhaadum
Surrounded by joyous devotees,
Kandhaiya aahaaa….
O Lord Kanda, Aahaa…
Thaipoosa nannaalil
On the auspicious day of Thaipusam,
Thaerudan thiru naalum
A holy festival with temple chariots,
Bhakthargal soozhdhaadum
Surrounded by joyous devotees,
Kandhaiya aahaaa….
O Lord Kanda, Aahaa…
Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
Devarin kulam kaakum velaiyaa aiyaa
O Lord with the spear who protects the race of celestial beings!
Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
Kodigal kuvindhaalum
Even if crores of wealth accumulate,
Komaganai maraven
I will not forget the Prince, Lord Muruga.
Aaah….aaaa..haaa…aaa…aa…aa…aa…
Aaah…aaaa…haaa…aaa…
Haa…aaa…aaa…aaa…
Haa…aaa…aaa…
Kodigal kuvindhaalum
Even if crores of wealth accumulate,
Komaganai maraven
I will not forget the Prince, Lord Muruga.
Naadiyil vinai theera naan varuven
I will come seeking to dissolve all my karmic deeds.
Naadiyil vinai theera naan varuven
I will come seeking to dissolve all my karmic deeds.
Anchudan nilai maari aarudan uruvaaga
Transcending the five senses to merge with the six-faced divinity,
Ezhupirapukku unthunaiyai ettividavae
To attain your support across all seven births.
Ahaaa…aaa…
Ahaaa…aaa…
Anchudan nilai maari aarudan uruvaaga
Transcending the five senses to merge with the six-faced divinity,
Ezhupirapukku unthunaiyai ettividavae
To attain your support across all seven births.
Ahaaa…aaa…
Ahaaa…aaa…
Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
Devarin kulam kaakum velaiyaa aiyaa
O Lord with the spear who protects the race of celestial beings!
Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
{Sashti thirumagan
{The holy son of Sashti,
Muthukumaranai maraven
I will not forget Lord Muthukumaraswamy,
Naan maraven
I will never forget.
Bhakthi kadalena
Like an ocean of devotion,
Bhakthi tharugida varuven
I will come to offer my complete devotion,
Naan varuven} (2)
I shall come} (2)
Paramanin thirumaganae
O divine son of Lord Shiva (Paraman),
Azhagiya thamizh maganae
O beautiful Son of Tamil!
Paramanin thirumaganae
O divine son of Lord Shiva (Paraman),
Azhagiya thamizh maganae
O beautiful Son of Tamil!
{Kaanbathellaam
{Whatever I see,
Unadhu mugam athu aaru mugam
It is your face, the six-faced Lord,
Kaalamellam
For all eternity,
Enadhu manam uruguthu muruga} (2)
My heart melts for you, Lord Muruga} (2)
Athipathiyae guruparanae
O supreme ruler, the divine Master,
Arulnithiyae saravananae
O treasure of grace, Saravana!
Athipathiyae guruparanae
O supreme ruler, the divine Master,
Arulnithiyae saravananae
O treasure of grace, Saravana!
{Aniyathu malaiyathu
{The ornament, the mountain,
Nadhiyathu kadalathu
The river, the ocean,
Sagalamum undathuarul
Everything is your grace,
Karunayil ezhilathu} (2)
Beautiful in its boundless mercy} (2)
Varuvaai guhanae
Come to me, Lord Guha!
Velaiyaa…aah…aaa..aaa…aaa…
O Lord with the Vel... Aah...
Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
Devarin kulam kaakum velaiyaa aiyaa
O Lord with the spear who protects the race of celestial beings!
Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya
O Muruga, the great precious gem of Marudhamalai!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Marudhamalai Maamaniyae' is an iconic Tamil devotional song dedicated to Lord Muruga, highlighting His sacred abode at Marudhamalai in the Kongu region. Sung with immense classical fervor by Madurai Somu and composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan for the 1972 movie 'Dheivam', the song extols Lord Muruga's endless grace, divine wisdom, and protective presence over both celestial beings and earthly devotees. Written by the master lyricist Kannadasan, the song beautifully weaves philosophy and devotion. The lyrics affirm that no amount of material wealth can match the spiritual richness of worshipping Muruga, praying to transcend earthly attachments and attain salvation through His divine grace across all seven births.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamagai / Metaphor
“Marudhamalai maamaniyae murugaiya”
Refers to Lord Muruga as the priceless pearl/gem ('Maamani') of the Marudhamalai hill.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Aniyathu malaiyathu / Nadhiyathu kadalathu”
Use of repeating rhythmic suffixes across successive lines (malaiyathu / nadhiyathu / kadalathu).
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Athipathiyae guruparanae / Arulnithiyae saravananae”
Matching starting consonant sounds in paired phrases.
Numerical Metaphor / Spiritual Symbolism
“Anchudan nilai maari aarudan uruvaaga / Ezhupirapukku unthunaiyai ettividavae”
Uses 'anchu' (5 senses), 'aaru' (6-faced Shanmuga/chakras), and 'ezhu' (7 births) to trace spiritual progression.
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This song was rendered by renowned Carnatic vocalist Madurai Somu, who also appeared on-screen performing it in the 1972 devotional movie 'Dheivam'. The music was composed by violin maestro Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan. The composition remains one of the most famous devotional songs dedicated to Lord Muruga in Tamil culture.
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