Muruga
From Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir · 2021
- Lyricist
- Mohan Rajan
- Singers
- Silambarasan, Nivas K. Prasanna, MC Sai
- Music director
- Nivas K. Prasanna
- Details
- Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir2021
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aarumuga velanae | Oh Lord Velan with six faces |
| Aadum mayil azhaganae | Oh beautiful one with the dancing peacock |
| Nyaana guru balanae | Oh young master of divine wisdom |
| Nyaana guru balanae | Oh young master of divine wisdom |
| Pazhani malai muruganae | Oh Lord Murugan of the Palani hills |
| Murugaaa…murugaaa…murugaaa… | Oh Muruga... Muruga... Muruga... |
| Chorus | |
| Adra… | Beat the drum! |
| Hey hey… | Hey hey... |
| Hey hey… | Hey hey... |
| Male | |
| Om saravana bhava shanmuga guga | Om Saravana Bhava, Shanmuga, Guha |
| Arupadai udai muruga | Oh Muruga who possesses the six sacred abodes |
| All :Saravana bhava shanmuga guga | All: Om Saravana Bhava, Shanmuga, Guha |
| Arupadai udai muruga | Oh Muruga who possesses the six sacred abodes |
| Male :Agamuga naga raga naga naga | Male: With joy overflowing in my heart |
| Arul purinthudu azhaga | Bestow your grace, oh beautiful one |
| All :Agamuga naga raga naga naga | All: With joy overflowing in my heart |
| Arul purinthudu azhaga | Bestow your grace, oh beautiful one |
| Male | |
| Kavalaigal sidhari padhari | May worries shatter and panic |
| Oda vendum muruga | And run away, oh Muruga |
| Vazhigalai sidhari udhari | May obstacles break and be shaken off |
| Eriya vendum muruga | And be thrown away, oh Muruga |
| Bayangalum alari kadhari | May fears scream and wail |
| Vilaga vendum muruga | And depart from us, oh Muruga |
| Balamudan kumuri thimiri | With strength, surging and brimming with energy |
| Nimira vendum muruga | May we stand tall with heads held high, oh Muruga |
| Male | |
| Saravana bhava shanmuga guga | Saravana Bhava, Shanmuga, Guha |
| Shanmuga guga saravana bhava | Shanmuga, Guha, Saravana Bhava |
| Male | |
| Saravana bhava shanmuga guga | Saravana Bhava, Shanmuga, Guha |
| Arupadai udai muruga | Oh Muruga who possesses the six sacred abodes |
| Male | |
| Hey saravana bhava shanmuga guga | Hey Saravana Bhava, Shanmuga, Guha |
| Arupadai udai muruga | Oh Muruga who possesses the six sacred abodes |
| Male | |
| Agamuga naga raga naga naga | With joy overflowing in my heart |
| Arul purinthudu azhaga | Bestow your grace, oh beautiful one |
| Male | |
| Hey agamuga naga raga naga naga | Hey, with joy overflowing in my heart |
| Arul purinthudu azhaga | Bestow your grace, oh beautiful one |
| Male | |
| Vidukadhai pokkava | Shall I unravel the riddle? |
| Vidudhalai aakkava | Shall I make it into freedom? |
| Vidhi vazhi pogum vaazhvai | A life that goes along the path of fate |
| Madhiyodu maatrava | Shall I alter it using intellect? |
| Chorus :Muruga | Chorus: Muruga |
| Male | |
| Edhu varum podhilum | No matter what comes my way |
| Thunivudan modhava | Shall I clash with pure courage? |
| Thunai nee nirkkum podhu | When you stand beside me as support |
| Thuyar neengum allava | All sorrow vanishes, doesn't it? |
| Male | |
| Manam athirudhu udal athirudhu | Mind vibrates, body trembles |
| Puyal ena suzhandradavae | Whirling like a storm to dance |
| Pudhira avizhudhu pudhu unarvidhu | Mysteries untie, a new sensation this is |
| Pudhu ulaginai kaanavae | To witness a brand new world |
| Thadai udai idhu thadam theriyudhu | Barriers break, a clear pathway appears |
| Thalai nimirndhu ingu ongavae | To hold the head high and flourish here |
| Thelivadaiyidhu dhisai theriyudhu | Clarity arrives, the direction becomes known |
| Viru viruvena yeravae | To climb up swiftly |
| Male | |
| Muruga muruga muruga muruga.. | Muruga Muruga Muruga Muruga.. |
| Muruga muruga muruga muruga.. | Muruga Muruga Muruga Muruga.. |
| Murugaa…murugaaa… | Oh Muruga… Oh Muruga… |
| Male | |
| Unadhadi urugi marugi | Melting in devotion and pleading at your feet |
| Vendi nindren muruga | I stood praying to you, oh Muruga |
| Chorus :Muruga | Chorus: Muruga |
| Male :Un peyar ulagam muzhudhum | Male: Your name, across the entire world |
| Eduthu solven muruga | I will proclaim, oh Muruga |
| Chorus :Muruga | Chorus: Muruga |
| Male :Unakkena iravum pagalum | Male: For your sake, day and night |
| Nadandhu vandhen muruga | I walked tirelessly, oh Muruga |
| Palavidha thuyaram sumandhu | Carrying various sorrows |
| Udaithu vandhen muruga | I broke through them and arrived, oh Muruga |
| Male | |
| Nal vazhiyinai nee vazhangidu | Show me the righteous path |
| En nizhalena nee irunthidu | Stand by me as my eternal shadow |
| All :Engum edhilum neethanaae | All: You are present everywhere and in everything |
| Pongum thamizhum neethanae | You are the overflowing Tamil language itself |
| Kandha kadambaa kadhirvela | Oh Kanda, Kadamba, possessor of the radiant spear |
| Sangadam theerkum sivabala | Son of Shiva who relieves all distress |
| Hey kandha kadamba kadhirvela | Hey Kanda, Kadamba, possessor of the radiant spear |
| Mannai kaakkum mayil vela | Oh spear-bearer on the peacock who protects this earth |
| Male | |
| Kandhanukku | To Lord Kandan |
| All :Arogara | All: Arogara (Glory be to Him)! |
| Male :Kumaranukku | Male: To Kumaran |
| All :Arogara | All: Arogara! |
| Male :Velanukku | Male: To Velan |
| All :Arogara | All: Arogara! |
| Male :Azhaganukku | Male: To the beautiful one |
| All :Arogara | All: Arogara! |
| Mooththa kudi mudhalvanukku | To the foremost leader of the ancient clan |
| Thamizh kudiyin thalaivanukku | To the supreme head of the Tamil people |
ஆறுமுக வேலனே
ஆடும் மயில் அழகனே
ஞான குரு பாலனே
ஞான குரு பாலனே
பழனி மலை முருகனே
முருகா... முருகா.. முருகா..
Oh Lord Velan with six faces
Oh beautiful one with the dancing peacock
Oh young master of divine wisdom
Oh young master of divine wisdom
Oh Lord Murugan of the Palani hills
Oh Muruga... Muruga... Muruga...
ஆட்றா..
ஹே ஹே...
ஹே ஹே...
Beat the drum!
Hey hey...
Hey hey...
ஓம் சரவண பவ ஷண்முக குகா
அறுபடை உடை முருகா
குழு :
சரவணா பவ ஷண்முக குகா
அறுபடை உடை முருகா
அகமுக நக ரக நக நக
அருள் புரிந்திடு அழகா
குழு :
அகமுக நக ரக நக நக
அருள் புரிந்திடு அழகா
Om Saravana Bhava, Shanmuga, Guha
Oh Muruga who possesses the six sacred abodes
All: Om Saravana Bhava, Shanmuga, Guha
Oh Muruga who possesses the six sacred abodes
Male: With joy overflowing in my heart
Bestow your grace, oh beautiful one
All: With joy overflowing in my heart
Bestow your grace, oh beautiful one
கவலைகள் சிதறி பதறி
ஓட வேண்டும் முருகா
வழிகளை சிதறி உதறி
எரிய வேண்டும் முருகா
பயங்களும் அலறி கதறி
விலக வேண்டும் முருகா
பலமுடன் குமுறி திமிறி
நிமிர வேண்டும் முருகா
May worries shatter and panic
And run away, oh Muruga
May obstacles break and be shaken off
And be thrown away, oh Muruga
May fears scream and wail
And depart from us, oh Muruga
With strength, surging and brimming with energy
May we stand tall with heads held high, oh Muruga
சரவணா பவ ஷண்முக குகா
ஷண்முக குகா சரவண பவ
Saravana Bhava, Shanmuga, Guha
Shanmuga, Guha, Saravana Bhava
கந்தா கடம்பா கதிர்வேலா
மண்ணை காக்கும் மயில் வேலா
ஹே கந்தா கடம்பா கதிர்வேலா
சங்கடம் தீர்க்கும் சிவபாலா
Saravana Bhava, Shanmuga, Guha
Oh Muruga who possesses the six sacred abodes
சரவணா பவ ஷண்முக குகா
ஷண்முக குகா சரவண பவ
Hey Saravana Bhava, Shanmuga, Guha
Oh Muruga who possesses the six sacred abodes
ஹே சரவணா பவ ஷண்முக குகா
ஷண்முக குகா சரவண பவ
With joy overflowing in my heart
Bestow your grace, oh beautiful one
அகமுக நக ரக நக நக
அருள் புரிந்திடு அழகா
Hey, with joy overflowing in my heart
Bestow your grace, oh beautiful one
ஹே அகமுக நக ரக நக நக
அருள் புரிந்திடு அழகா
Shall I unravel the riddle?
Shall I make it into freedom?
A life that goes along the path of fate
Shall I alter it using intellect?
Chorus: Muruga
என்னுடைய கருணை விழிகள்
கள்ளங்கள் துடைக்க மனங்கள் தெளிய
ஆறு படை முருகனின்
காவடிகள் கால் கடுக்க
கல் கடந்த காலடிகள்
வெற்றி வேல் வீர வேல்
ஞான வேல் மாய வேல்
சக்தி வேல் தங்க வேல் முருக வேல்
தமிழ் கடவுளாய் முருகன் இருக்க
துயரம் தடைகள் தெறிக்க
சங்கு ஒளியிலும் செங்குருதியும்
கடல் அலையிலும் விண்வெளியிலும்
என் முருகனின் அருள் பொழிந்திடும்
மன களத்தினில் கலியுகம் எனில்
ஒரு மனம் என கலை கவியுடன்
களம் இறங்கிட மதி தெளிந்திடும்
அரண் மகன் ஆறுமுகன்
மனோகரன் கார்த்திகேயன்
தண்டபாணி கடம்பன்
கந்தன் குமரன் சேனாபதி
செந்தில் சித்தன் நீயே கதி
No matter what comes my way
Shall I clash with pure courage?
When you stand beside me as support
All sorrow vanishes, doesn't it?
விடுகதை போக்கவா
விடுதலை ஆக்கவா
விதி வழி போகும் வாழ்வை
மதியோடு மாற்றவா
குழு : முருகா
Mind vibrates, body trembles
Whirling like a storm to dance
Mysteries untie, a new sensation this is
To witness a brand new world
Barriers break, a clear pathway appears
To hold the head high and flourish here
Clarity arrives, the direction becomes known
To climb up swiftly
எது வரும் போதிலும்
துணிவுடன் மோதவா
துணை நீ நிற்கும் போது
துயர் நீங்கும் அல்லவா
Muruga Muruga Muruga Muruga..
Muruga Muruga Muruga Muruga..
Oh Muruga… Oh Muruga…
மனம் அதிருது உடல் அதிருது
புயல் என சுழன்றாடவே
புதிரா அவிழுது புது உணர்விது
புது உலகினை காணவே
தடை உடை இது தடம் தெரியுது
தலை நிமிர்ந்து இங்கு ஓங்கவே
தெளிவடையுது திசை தெரியுது
விறு விறுவென ஏறவே
Melting in devotion and pleading at your feet
I stood praying to you, oh Muruga
Chorus: Muruga
Male: Your name, across the entire world
I will proclaim, oh Muruga
Chorus: Muruga
Male: For your sake, day and night
I walked tirelessly, oh Muruga
Carrying various sorrows
I broke through them and arrived, oh Muruga
முருகா முருகா முருகா முருகா..
முருகா முருகா முருகா முருகா..
முருகா... முருகா...
Show me the righteous path
Stand by me as my eternal shadow
All: You are present everywhere and in everything
You are the overflowing Tamil language itself
Oh Kanda, Kadamba, possessor of the radiant spear
Son of Shiva who relieves all distress
Hey Kanda, Kadamba, possessor of the radiant spear
Oh spear-bearer on the peacock who protects this earth
ஏறு மயில் ஏறி விளையாடும் முகம் ஒன்றே
ஈசருடன் ஞான மொழி பேசும் முகம் ஒன்றே
கூறும் அடியார்கள் வினை தீர்க்கும் முகம் ஒன்றே
குன்றுருவ வேல் வாங்கி நின்ற முகம் ஒன்றே
மறுபடை சூரரை வதைத்த முகம் ஒன்றே
வள்ளியை மனம் புணர வந்த முகம் ஒன்றே
அந்த சிவனிடம் விடை வாங்கி
பழனி மலையை அடைந்த ஆண்டவா
ஆதி அருணாச்சலமாய் அமர்ந்த வடிவேலவா
To Lord Kandan
All: Arogara (Glory be to Him)!
Male: To Kumaran
All: Arogara!
Male: To Velan
All: Arogara!
Male: To the beautiful one
All: Arogara!
To the foremost leader of the ancient clan
To the supreme head of the Tamil people
உனதடி உருகி மருகி
வேண்டி நின்றேன் முருகா
குழு :
முருகா
உன் பெயர் உலகம் முழுதும்
எடுத்து சொல்வேன் முருகா
குழு :
முருகா
உனக்கென இரவும் பகலும்
நடந்து வந்தேன் முருகா
பலவித துயரம் சுமந்து
உடைத்து வந்தேன் முருகா
நல் வழியினை நீ வழங்கிடு
என் நிழலென நீ இருந்திடு
குழு :
எங்கும் எதிலும் நீதானே
பொங்கும் தமிழும் நீதானே
கந்தா கடம்பா கதிர்வேலா
சங்கடம் தீர்க்கும் சிவபாலா
ஹே கந்தா கடம்பா கதிர்வேலா
மண்ணை காக்கும் மயில் வேலா
கந்தனுக்கு
குழு :
அரோகரா
குமரனுக்கு
குழு :
அரோகரா
வேலனுக்கு
குழு :
அரோகரா
அழகனுக்கு
குழு :
அரோகரா
மூத்த குடி முதல்வனுக்கு
தமிழ் குடியின் தலைவனுக்கு
Aarumuga velanae
Oh Lord Velan with six faces
Aadum mayil azhaganae
Oh beautiful one with the dancing peacock
Nyaana guru balanae
Oh young master of divine wisdom
Nyaana guru balanae
Oh young master of divine wisdom
Pazhani malai muruganae
Oh Lord Murugan of the Palani hills
Murugaaa…murugaaa…murugaaa…
Oh Muruga... Muruga... Muruga...
Adra…
Beat the drum!
Hey hey…
Hey hey...
Hey hey…
Hey hey...
Om saravana bhava shanmuga guga
Om Saravana Bhava, Shanmuga, Guha
Arupadai udai muruga
Oh Muruga who possesses the six sacred abodes
All :Saravana bhava shanmuga guga
All: Om Saravana Bhava, Shanmuga, Guha
Arupadai udai muruga
Oh Muruga who possesses the six sacred abodes
Male :Agamuga naga raga naga naga
Male: With joy overflowing in my heart
Arul purinthudu azhaga
Bestow your grace, oh beautiful one
All :Agamuga naga raga naga naga
All: With joy overflowing in my heart
Arul purinthudu azhaga
Bestow your grace, oh beautiful one
Kavalaigal sidhari padhari
May worries shatter and panic
Oda vendum muruga
And run away, oh Muruga
Vazhigalai sidhari udhari
May obstacles break and be shaken off
Eriya vendum muruga
And be thrown away, oh Muruga
Bayangalum alari kadhari
May fears scream and wail
Vilaga vendum muruga
And depart from us, oh Muruga
Balamudan kumuri thimiri
With strength, surging and brimming with energy
Nimira vendum muruga
May we stand tall with heads held high, oh Muruga
Saravana bhava shanmuga guga
Saravana Bhava, Shanmuga, Guha
Shanmuga guga saravana bhava
Shanmuga, Guha, Saravana Bhava
Saravana bhava shanmuga guga
Saravana Bhava, Shanmuga, Guha
Arupadai udai muruga
Oh Muruga who possesses the six sacred abodes
Hey saravana bhava shanmuga guga
Hey Saravana Bhava, Shanmuga, Guha
Arupadai udai muruga
Oh Muruga who possesses the six sacred abodes
Agamuga naga raga naga naga
With joy overflowing in my heart
Arul purinthudu azhaga
Bestow your grace, oh beautiful one
Hey agamuga naga raga naga naga
Hey, with joy overflowing in my heart
Arul purinthudu azhaga
Bestow your grace, oh beautiful one
Vidukadhai pokkava
Shall I unravel the riddle?
Vidudhalai aakkava
Shall I make it into freedom?
Vidhi vazhi pogum vaazhvai
A life that goes along the path of fate
Madhiyodu maatrava
Shall I alter it using intellect?
Chorus :Muruga
Chorus: Muruga
Edhu varum podhilum
No matter what comes my way
Thunivudan modhava
Shall I clash with pure courage?
Thunai nee nirkkum podhu
When you stand beside me as support
Thuyar neengum allava
All sorrow vanishes, doesn't it?
Manam athirudhu udal athirudhu
Mind vibrates, body trembles
Puyal ena suzhandradavae
Whirling like a storm to dance
Pudhira avizhudhu pudhu unarvidhu
Mysteries untie, a new sensation this is
Pudhu ulaginai kaanavae
To witness a brand new world
Thadai udai idhu thadam theriyudhu
Barriers break, a clear pathway appears
Thalai nimirndhu ingu ongavae
To hold the head high and flourish here
Thelivadaiyidhu dhisai theriyudhu
Clarity arrives, the direction becomes known
Viru viruvena yeravae
To climb up swiftly
Muruga muruga muruga muruga..
Muruga Muruga Muruga Muruga..
Muruga muruga muruga muruga..
Muruga Muruga Muruga Muruga..
Murugaa…murugaaa…
Oh Muruga… Oh Muruga…
Unadhadi urugi marugi
Melting in devotion and pleading at your feet
Vendi nindren muruga
I stood praying to you, oh Muruga
Chorus :Muruga
Chorus: Muruga
Male :Un peyar ulagam muzhudhum
Male: Your name, across the entire world
Eduthu solven muruga
I will proclaim, oh Muruga
Chorus :Muruga
Chorus: Muruga
Male :Unakkena iravum pagalum
Male: For your sake, day and night
Nadandhu vandhen muruga
I walked tirelessly, oh Muruga
Palavidha thuyaram sumandhu
Carrying various sorrows
Udaithu vandhen muruga
I broke through them and arrived, oh Muruga
Nal vazhiyinai nee vazhangidu
Show me the righteous path
En nizhalena nee irunthidu
Stand by me as my eternal shadow
All :Engum edhilum neethanaae
All: You are present everywhere and in everything
Pongum thamizhum neethanae
You are the overflowing Tamil language itself
Kandha kadambaa kadhirvela
Oh Kanda, Kadamba, possessor of the radiant spear
Sangadam theerkum sivabala
Son of Shiva who relieves all distress
Hey kandha kadamba kadhirvela
Hey Kanda, Kadamba, possessor of the radiant spear
Mannai kaakkum mayil vela
Oh spear-bearer on the peacock who protects this earth
Kandhanukku
To Lord Kandan
All :Arogara
All: Arogara (Glory be to Him)!
Male :Kumaranukku
Male: To Kumaran
All :Arogara
All: Arogara!
Male :Velanukku
Male: To Velan
All :Arogara
All: Arogara!
Male :Azhaganukku
Male: To the beautiful one
All :Arogara
All: Arogara!
Mooththa kudi mudhalvanukku
To the foremost leader of the ancient clan
Thamizh kudiyin thalaivanukku
To the supreme head of the Tamil people
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic folk-devotional track serves as a powerful anthem of resilience, spiritual fervor, and cultural identity centered on Lord Murugan. The singer appeals for divine grace to conquer internal and external battles—asking for worries, obstacles, and fears to be shattered. The lyricist highlights the triumph of intellect and courage over pre-destined fate, urging the listener to overcome life's riddles through strong faith and action.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodaru (Epizeuxis / Rhythmic Repetition)
“Agamuga naga raga naga naga”
Repetition of words like 'Muruga' and sound phrases ('Agamuga naga raga naga naga') creates a hypnotic devotional cadence.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Kavalaigal sidhari padhari”
Consistent rhyming end-couplets ('sidhari padhari / oda vendum', 'sidhari udhari / eriya vendum') enhance the musicality and punch of the lyrics.
Metaphor
“Pongum thamizhum neethanae”
Equating Lord Murugan directly to the Tamil language ('Pongum thamizhum neethanae'), reflecting the classical cultural association of Murugan as the deity of Tamil.
Mondai / Etukai (Assonance / Rhyming Consonants)
“Thadai udai idhu thadam theriyudhu”
Internal rhyming words like 'Thadai', 'Thadam', 'Thalai', and 'Thelivi' structure the fast-paced rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
The film's title 'Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir' is inspired by the famous 2000-year-old Tamil Sangam poem by Kaniyan Pungundranar. The song prominently features traditional festival chants ('Arogara') merged with contemporary Tamil folk-rock beats, sung high-energetically by actor-singer Silambarasan TR (STR).
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