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Murugan Ennum

From Pilot Premnath · 1978

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Pilot Premnath
Movie release year
1978
Lyrics added on
22 Feb 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vaanavarum maanidarum vananga varum vadivelaa
Meenamarum maivizhiyaal mangai valli manavaalaa
Naanariyaach seithiyellaam neeyariya koodumaiyaa
Nee arintha nigazhchchiyinai naanariya koorumaiyaa
Murugaiyaa murugaiyya….
Murugan ennum thirunaamam
Muzhangumidam kathirkaamam
Gurubarane saranam unthan sevadi
Tholil kurukuthaiyyaa naan sumakkum kaavadi
Murugan ennum thirunaamam
Muzhangumidam kathirkaamam
Gurubarane saranam unthan sevadi
Tholil kurukuthaiyyaa naan sumakkum kaavadi
Aandavanae arogaraa arogaraa arogaraa
Aarumugaa arogaraa arogaraa arogaraa
Velmurugaa arogaraa arogaraa arogaraa
Maalmarugaa arogaraa arogaraa arogaraa
Kaththum kadal thathum alai niththam karai
Muthamidum senthoor nagar vanthaen arul velaa
Chorus :Sivabala vetri vela
Koyil kodiyodoru vadivelodu
Padai veedil nadamaadidum
Perumaan ena muruga enum kumaraa
Engal amaraa
Chorus :Selva kumara
Vanjamillaathoru nenjam irukkaiyil
Sanjalam yaenintha velai
Unai thanjam endraanapin anjalae endrae
Arul thanjamalarththaan aanai
Sontha magan edhuvo….oo….oo….oo….
Vantha magan edhuvo….oo….oo….oo….
Kandhakottathurai thalaivaa….aa….aa….
Vel vel vetri vel
Vel vel vetri vel
Vel vel vetri vel
Vel vel vetri vel
Vel vel vetri vel
Vel vel vetri vel
Vel vel vetri vel
O Lord of the spear, whom gods and humans come to worship,
O beloved groom of Valli with fish-shaped, kohl-lined eyes!
You know all the truths that remain unknown to me, my Lord.
Tell me the truth that you know, so that I may understand.
O Muruga, O Muruga...
The sacred name of Murugan
resounds across Kathirkamam.
O supreme Guru, I surrender at your sacred feet!
The Kavadi (sacred burden) on my shoulders feels lighter now, O Lord!
The sacred name of Murugan
resounds across Kathirkamam.
O supreme Guru, I surrender at your sacred feet!
The Kavadi (sacred burden) on my shoulders feels lighter now, O Lord!
O Lord, Arohara! Arohara! Arohara!
O six-faced Lord, Arohara! Arohara! Arohara!
O Muruga of the spear, Arohara! Arohara! Arohara!
O nephew of Lord Vishnu, Arohara! Arohara! Arohara!
Where the roaring sea and leaping waves constantly
kiss the shore of holy Tiruchendur, I have come, O Lord of grace!
Chorus: O son of Shiva, bearer of the victorious spear!
With the temple flag and your sacred spear,
dwelling within your holy battle-abodes,
O Great Lord, O youthful Muruga,
our immortal protector!
Chorus: O precious Kumara!
When my heart is free from all deceit,
why is there such agony at this moment?
Having sought your refuge, please say 'Do not fear',
and grant the shelter of your lotus feet, I pray!
Which one is my own son... oh...
Which one is the son who came into my life... oh...
O Lord and Master of Kandakottam... ah...
Vel, Vel, victorious Vel!
Vel, Vel, victorious Vel!
Vel, Vel, victorious Vel!
Vel, Vel, victorious Vel!
Vel, Vel, victorious Vel!
Vel, Vel, victorious Vel!
Vel, Vel, victorious Vel!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This devotional song from the 1978 film Pilot Premnath is addressed to Lord Murugan. Sung powerfully by T. M. Soundararajan with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics by Vaali, the song depicts a devotee carrying a Kaavadi seeking clarity, truth, and divine justice. The lyrics invoke Lord Murugan's presence across various sacred abodes including Kathirkamam in Sri Lanka, Tiruchendur, and Kandhakottam in Chennai.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

“Murugan ennum thirunaamam / Gurubarane saranam unthan sevadi”

The second letter 'ru' rhymes across lines, creating rhythmic cadence typical of devotional poetry.

Imagery (Visuval and Auditory Imagery)

“Kaththum kadal thathum alai niththam karai / Muthamidum senthoor nagar vanthaen”

Vivid imagery describing the ocean waves roaring and kissing the shore at Tiruchendur.

Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Aandavanae arogaraa / Aarumugaa arogaraa / Velmurugaa arogaraa”

Repetition of the chant 'arogara' at the end of consecutive lines to simulate traditional devotional fervor during pilgrimages.

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Trivia

Pilot Premnath was a high-budget Indo-Sri Lankan joint production starring Sivaji Ganesan. Because major portions were set and filmed in Sri Lanka, lyricist Vaali specifically included references to Kathirkamam (Kataragama), one of the most revered Murugan shrines in Sri Lanka.

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