Munthum Thamizh
From Kandhan Karunai · 1967
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Kandhan Karunai1967
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Mundhum thamizh maalai… | The foremost Tamil garland... |
| Muzhanghum vadivelai… | And the resounding sharp spear... |
| Sindhai thanil vaithu… | Keeping them in mind... |
| Sirandhaarkku pughazh maalai… | For those who excel, a garland of fame... |
| Thandhaan karunai thani karunai | He gave mercy, a unique mercy, |
| Andha karunai kandhan karunai ammaa… | That mercy is Lord Kandhan's mercy, oh mother... |
| Chorus | |
| Kandhanukku njaanavel | For Kandhan, the Spear of Wisdom |
| Muruganukku veeravel | For Murugan, the Spear of Valor |
| Kumaranukku sakthivel | For Kumaran, the Spear of Power |
| Velanukku vettrivel | For Velan, the Spear of Victory |
| Chorus | |
| Kandhanukku njaanavel | For Kandhan, the Spear of Wisdom |
| Muruganukku veeravel | For Murugan, the Spear of Valor |
| Kumaranukku sakthivel | For Kumaran, the Spear of Power |
| Velanukku vettrivel | For Velan, the Spear of Victory |
| Chorus | |
| Kandhanukku njaanavel | For Kandhan, the Spear of Wisdom |
| Muruganukku veeravel | For Murugan, the Spear of Valor |
| Kumaranukku sakthivel | For Kumaran, the Spear of Power |
| Velanukku vettrivel | For Velan, the Spear of Victory |
| Njaanaval veeravel sakthivel vettrivel | Spear of Wisdom, Spear of Valor, Spear of Power, Spear of Victory |
| Female | |
| Murugaa… Murugaa… Murugaa… | Murugaa… Murugaa… Murugaa… |
| Female | |
| Muruganin arulendra | Murugan's divine grace |
| Mudhalaana porul kandu | Seeing it as the ultimate truth |
| Uruginen anbu murugaa | I melted with love, beloved Murugaa |
| Muruganin arulendra | Murugan's divine grace |
| Mudhalaana porul kandu | Seeing it as the ultimate truth |
| Uruginen anbu murugaa | I melted with love, beloved Murugaa |
| Muthamizh cheppidum thathuva shakthiyai | The philosophical energy declared by three-fold Tamil |
| Paruginen vanna murugaa | I drank and imbibed, colorful Murugaa |
| Muthamizh cheppidum thathuva shakthiyai | The philosophical energy declared by three-fold Tamil |
| Paruginen vanna murugaa | I drank and imbibed, colorful Murugaa |
| Kallaadha paedhaiyarum kattravarum ondraagi | The unlettered simpletons and learned scholars become one |
| Kai thozhudhu paadum murugaa | Worshiping with folded hands, singing to Murugaa |
| Kallaadha paedhaiyarum kattravarum ondraagi | The unlettered simpletons and learned scholars become one |
| Kai thozhudhu paadum murugaa | Worshiping with folded hands, singing to Murugaa |
| Kallaagha nindraalum kaniyaaga kanigindra | Even if one stands hardened like a stone, softening them into sweet fruit |
| Karunai vadivaana murugaa | Oh Murugaa, personification of mercy |
| Kallaagha nindraalum kaniyaaga kanigindra | Even if one stands hardened like a stone, softening them into sweet fruit |
| Karunai vadivaana murugaa | Oh Murugaa, personification of mercy |
| Karunai vadivaana murugaa | Oh Murugaa, personification of mercy |
| Karunai vadivaana murugaa | Oh Murugaa, personification of mercy |
| Female | |
| Yerumayil yeri vilaiyaadum mugam ondru | One face mounts the peacock and plays |
| Eesarudan njaana mozhi pesum mugam ondru | One face speaks words of wisdom to Lord Shiva |
| Koorum adiyaargal vinai theertha mugam ondru | One face removes the karmic burdens of praising devotees |
| Kundruruva vel vaangi nindra mugam ondru | One face holds the Vel that split the mountain form |
| Aaru pada sooranai vadhaitha mugam ondru | One face vanquished Surapadman with six armies |
| Valliyai manam puriya vandha mugam ondru | One face came to wed Goddess Valli |
| Aarumugamaana porul neeyarula vendum | You who manifest as six faces must shower grace |
| Anbargalukkinba nilai kodi thara vendum | Must grant millions of joyful states to devotees |
| Un anbargalukkinba nilai kodi thara vendum | Must grant millions of joyful states to your devotees |
| Atthanae… mutthanae… | Oh Lord… Oh precious pearl… |
| Atthanae mutthanae thathuva chitthanae | Oh Father, precious pearl, absolute philosopher-siddha |
| Baktharukkarul puriyum pazhani malai kandhanae | Oh Kandha of Palani Hills who showers grace on devotees |
| Baktharukkarul puriyum pazhani malai kandhanae… | Oh Kandha of Palani Hills who showers grace on devotees… |
எ. பி. கோமளா மற்றும் ஜமுனாராணி
The foremost Tamil garland...
And the resounding sharp spear...
Keeping them in mind...
For those who excel, a garland of fame...
He gave mercy, a unique mercy,
That mercy is Lord Kandhan's mercy, oh mother...
முந்தும் தமிழ் மாலை...
முழங்கும் வடிவேலை...
சிந்தை தனில் வைத்து...
சிறந்தார்க்கு புகழ் மாலை...
தந்தான் கருணை தனிக் கருணை
அந்தக் கருணை கந்தன் கருணை அம்மா...
For Kandhan, the Spear of Wisdom
For Murugan, the Spear of Valor
For Kumaran, the Spear of Power
For Velan, the Spear of Victory
கந்தனுக்கு ஞானவேல்
முருகனுக்கு வீரவேல்
குமரனுக்கு சக்திவேல்
வேலனுக்கு வெற்றிவேல்
For Kandhan, the Spear of Wisdom
For Murugan, the Spear of Valor
For Kumaran, the Spear of Power
For Velan, the Spear of Victory
கந்தனுக்கு ஞானவேல்
முருகனுக்கு வீரவேல்
குமரனுக்கு சக்திவேல்
வேலனுக்கு வெற்றிவேல்
For Kandhan, the Spear of Wisdom
For Murugan, the Spear of Valor
For Kumaran, the Spear of Power
For Velan, the Spear of Victory
Spear of Wisdom, Spear of Valor, Spear of Power, Spear of Victory
கந்தனுக்கு ஞானவேல்
முருகனுக்கு வீரவேல்
குமரனுக்கு சக்திவேல்
வேலனுக்கு வெற்றிவேல்
ஞானவேல் வீரவேல் சக்திவேல் வெற்றிவேல்
Murugaa… Murugaa… Murugaa…
ஆண் குழு :
ஞானவேல் வீரவேல் சக்திவேல் வெற்றிவேல்
பெண் குழு :
வேல்வேல் வேல்வேல் வேல்வேல் வேல்வேல்
Murugan's divine grace
Seeing it as the ultimate truth
I melted with love, beloved Murugaa
Murugan's divine grace
Seeing it as the ultimate truth
I melted with love, beloved Murugaa
The philosophical energy declared by three-fold Tamil
I drank and imbibed, colorful Murugaa
The philosophical energy declared by three-fold Tamil
I drank and imbibed, colorful Murugaa
The unlettered simpletons and learned scholars become one
Worshiping with folded hands, singing to Murugaa
The unlettered simpletons and learned scholars become one
Worshiping with folded hands, singing to Murugaa
Even if one stands hardened like a stone, softening them into sweet fruit
Oh Murugaa, personification of mercy
Even if one stands hardened like a stone, softening them into sweet fruit
Oh Murugaa, personification of mercy
Oh Murugaa, personification of mercy
Oh Murugaa, personification of mercy
ஆண் குழு :
ஞானவேல்
பெண் குழு :
வேல்வேல்
ஆண் குழு :
வீரவேல்
பெண் குழு :
வேல்வேல்
ஆண் குழு :
சக்திவேல்
பெண் குழு :
வேல்வேல்
ஆண் குழு :
வெற்றிவேல்
பெண் குழு :
வேல்வேல்
One face mounts the peacock and plays
One face speaks words of wisdom to Lord Shiva
One face removes the karmic burdens of praising devotees
One face holds the Vel that split the mountain form
One face vanquished Surapadman with six armies
One face came to wed Goddess Valli
You who manifest as six faces must shower grace
Must grant millions of joyful states to devotees
Must grant millions of joyful states to your devotees
Oh Lord… Oh precious pearl…
Oh Father, precious pearl, absolute philosopher-siddha
Oh Kandha of Palani Hills who showers grace on devotees
Oh Kandha of Palani Hills who showers grace on devotees…
ஆண் குழு :
{வேல்வேல்
பெண் குழு :
வேல்வேல்} (6)
முருகா.....முருகா....முருகா.....
முருகனின் அருளென்ற
முதலான பொருள் கண்டு
உருகினேன் அன்பு முருகா
முருகனின் அருளென்ற
முதலான பொருள் கண்டு
உருகினேன் அன்பு முருகா
முத்தமிழ் செப்பிடும் தத்துவச் சக்தியை
பருகினேன் வண்ண முருகா
முத்தமிழ் செப்பிடும் தத்துவச் சக்தியை
பருகினேன் வண்ண முருகா
கல்லாத பேதையரும் கற்றவரும் ஒன்றாகி
கை தொழுது பாடும் முருகா
கல்லாத பேதையரும் கற்றவரும் ஒன்றாகி
கை தொழுது பாடும் முருகா
கல்லாக நின்றாலும் கனியாகக் கனிகின்ற
கருணை வடிவான முருகா
கல்லாக நின்றாலும் கனியாகக் கனிகின்ற
கருணை வடிவான முருகா
கருணை வடிவான முருகா
கருணை வடிவான முருகா
ஏறுமயில் ஏறி விளையாடும் முகம் ஒன்று
ஈசருடன் ஞான மொழி பேசும் முகம் ஒன்று
கூறும் அடியார்கள் வினை தீர்த்த முகம் ஒன்று
குன்றுருவ வேல் வாங்கி நின்ற முகம் ஒன்று
மாறு பட சூரனை வதைத்த முகம் ஒன்று
வள்ளியை மணம் புரிய வந்த முகம் ஒன்று
ஆறுமுகமான பொருள் நீயருள வேண்டும்
அன்பர்களுக்கின்ப நிலை கோடி தர வேண்டும்
உன் அன்பர்களுக்கின்ப நிலை
கோடி தர வேண்டும்
அத்தனே... முத்தனே...
அத்தனே முத்தனே தத்துவ சித்தனே
பக்தருக்கருள் புரியும் பழநி மலை கந்தனே
பக்தருக்கருள் புரியும் பழநி மலை கந்தனே...
Mundhum thamizh maalai…
The foremost Tamil garland...
Muzhanghum vadivelai…
And the resounding sharp spear...
Sindhai thanil vaithu…
Keeping them in mind...
Sirandhaarkku pughazh maalai…
For those who excel, a garland of fame...
Thandhaan karunai thani karunai
He gave mercy, a unique mercy,
Andha karunai kandhan karunai ammaa…
That mercy is Lord Kandhan's mercy, oh mother...
Kandhanukku njaanavel
For Kandhan, the Spear of Wisdom
Muruganukku veeravel
For Murugan, the Spear of Valor
Kumaranukku sakthivel
For Kumaran, the Spear of Power
Velanukku vettrivel
For Velan, the Spear of Victory
Kandhanukku njaanavel
For Kandhan, the Spear of Wisdom
Muruganukku veeravel
For Murugan, the Spear of Valor
Kumaranukku sakthivel
For Kumaran, the Spear of Power
Velanukku vettrivel
For Velan, the Spear of Victory
Kandhanukku njaanavel
For Kandhan, the Spear of Wisdom
Muruganukku veeravel
For Murugan, the Spear of Valor
Kumaranukku sakthivel
For Kumaran, the Spear of Power
Velanukku vettrivel
For Velan, the Spear of Victory
Njaanaval veeravel sakthivel vettrivel
Spear of Wisdom, Spear of Valor, Spear of Power, Spear of Victory
Murugaa… Murugaa… Murugaa…
Murugaa… Murugaa… Murugaa…
Muruganin arulendra
Murugan's divine grace
Mudhalaana porul kandu
Seeing it as the ultimate truth
Uruginen anbu murugaa
I melted with love, beloved Murugaa
Muruganin arulendra
Murugan's divine grace
Mudhalaana porul kandu
Seeing it as the ultimate truth
Uruginen anbu murugaa
I melted with love, beloved Murugaa
Muthamizh cheppidum thathuva shakthiyai
The philosophical energy declared by three-fold Tamil
Paruginen vanna murugaa
I drank and imbibed, colorful Murugaa
Muthamizh cheppidum thathuva shakthiyai
The philosophical energy declared by three-fold Tamil
Paruginen vanna murugaa
I drank and imbibed, colorful Murugaa
Kallaadha paedhaiyarum kattravarum ondraagi
The unlettered simpletons and learned scholars become one
Kai thozhudhu paadum murugaa
Worshiping with folded hands, singing to Murugaa
Kallaadha paedhaiyarum kattravarum ondraagi
The unlettered simpletons and learned scholars become one
Kai thozhudhu paadum murugaa
Worshiping with folded hands, singing to Murugaa
Kallaagha nindraalum kaniyaaga kanigindra
Even if one stands hardened like a stone, softening them into sweet fruit
Karunai vadivaana murugaa
Oh Murugaa, personification of mercy
Kallaagha nindraalum kaniyaaga kanigindra
Even if one stands hardened like a stone, softening them into sweet fruit
Karunai vadivaana murugaa
Oh Murugaa, personification of mercy
Karunai vadivaana murugaa
Oh Murugaa, personification of mercy
Karunai vadivaana murugaa
Oh Murugaa, personification of mercy
Yerumayil yeri vilaiyaadum mugam ondru
One face mounts the peacock and plays
Eesarudan njaana mozhi pesum mugam ondru
One face speaks words of wisdom to Lord Shiva
Koorum adiyaargal vinai theertha mugam ondru
One face removes the karmic burdens of praising devotees
Kundruruva vel vaangi nindra mugam ondru
One face holds the Vel that split the mountain form
Aaru pada sooranai vadhaitha mugam ondru
One face vanquished Surapadman with six armies
Valliyai manam puriya vandha mugam ondru
One face came to wed Goddess Valli
Aarumugamaana porul neeyarula vendum
You who manifest as six faces must shower grace
Anbargalukkinba nilai kodi thara vendum
Must grant millions of joyful states to devotees
Un anbargalukkinba nilai kodi thara vendum
Must grant millions of joyful states to your devotees
Atthanae… mutthanae…
Oh Lord… Oh precious pearl…
Atthanae mutthanae thathuva chitthanae
Oh Father, precious pearl, absolute philosopher-siddha
Baktharukkarul puriyum pazhani malai kandhanae
Oh Kandha of Palani Hills who showers grace on devotees
Baktharukkarul puriyum pazhani malai kandhanae…
Oh Kandha of Palani Hills who showers grace on devotees…
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a grand devotional invocation celebrating Lord Murugan (Kandhan), detailing his divine attributes, weapons, and six distinct faces (Shanmuga). The lyrics highlight how Murugan's supreme grace brings together people of all backgrounds—the uneducated and the wise alike—uniting them in devotion and melting even the hardest of hearts into compassion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Kandhanukku njaanavel / Muruganukku veeravel...”
Repeated invocation of Lord Murugan's names associated with his sacred spear (Njaanavel, Veeravel, Sakthivel, Vettrivel) to build rhythmic and spiritual intensity.
Contrast / Anthesis (Maranu)
“Kallaadha paedhaiyarum kattravarum ondraagi”
Contrasting 'Kallaadha paedhaiyarum' (uneducated simpletons) with 'kattravarum' (learned scholars) to signify universal equality before the divine.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kallaagha nindraalum kaniyaaga kanigindra”
Comparing a hardened human heart to a stone ('Kallaagha') that is transformed into ripe fruit ('kaniyaaga') by Lord Murugan's grace.
Enumeration / Detailed Imagery (Aarumugam description)
“Yerumayil yeri vilaiyaadum mugam ondru...”
Listing each of the six faces (Aarumugam) and describing their respective divine activities (teaching Shiva, defeating Surapadman, marrying Valli, etc.).
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Trivia
This composition is part of the iconic 1967 Tamil devotional film 'Kandhan Karunai', featuring music composed by K. V. Mahadevan and legendary performances by singers including K. B. Sundarambal, P. Susheela, and Sirkazhi Govindarajan.
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