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Lyrics & meaning

Neerundu Pozhikindra

From Arutperum Jothi · 1971

Lyricist: Ramalinga Adigalar
Singer: S. Janaki
Music director: T. R. Pappa
Movie name: Arutperum Jothi
Movie release year: 1971
Lyrics added on: 1 May 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics

↻ English translation

Neerundu pozhigindra kaarundu

Neerundu pozhigindra kaarundu

Viilaigindra nilanundu palanumundu

Nithiyundu thuthiyundu mathiyundu kathikonda

Neriyundu nilaiyumundu

Neerundu pozhigindra kaarundu

Oorundu perundu maniyundu paniyundu

Udaiyundu kodaiyumundu

Undundu magizhavaeyunavundu

Saanthamurum ulamundu valamumundu

Neerundu pozhigindra kaarundu

Viilaigindra nilanundu palanumundu

Thaerundu kariyundu pariyundu

Mattrulla selvangal yaavumundu

Thaerundu kariyundu pariyundu

Mattrulla selvangal yaavumundu

Thaenundu vanduru kadampaniyum

Ninpathath thiyaana mundaainarasae

Thaarunda chennaiyir

Kanatha kottaththulvalar

Thalamongu kantha vaelae

Thanmugath thuiyamani yunmuga saivamani

Shanmuga deiva maniyae…..

There are rain clouds filled with water ready to pour down,

There are rain clouds filled with water ready to pour down,

There is fertile land to cultivate, and a bountiful harvest too,

There is wealth, praise, wisdom, and a righteous path

Leading to salvation, along with enduring peace.

There are rain clouds filled with water ready to pour down,

There is a home, a good name, precious gems, and ornaments,

There are fine clothes, and a generous heart to give to others,

There is plenty of food to eat and be joyful,

There is a peaceful mind, and all forms of prosperity...

There are rain clouds filled with water ready to pour down,

There is fertile land to cultivate, and a bountiful harvest too.

There are chariots, elephants, and horses,

And every other kind of wealth in this world,

There are chariots, elephants, and horses,

And every other kind of wealth in this world—

Adorned with honey-filled Kadamba flowers where bees gather,

If only one meditates upon your sacred feet, O King!

In the garland-decked city of Chennai,

Dwelling within the sacred Kandakottam temple,

O supreme Lord Murugan of this exalted shrine,

O flawless ruby with six faces, O inner gem of pure divine grace,

O divine jewel, six-faced Lord!

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic devotional verse, composed by Ramalinga Adigalar (Vallalar), lists the vast abundance of worldly blessings that exist in life—such as rain-laden clouds, fertile lands, wealth, status, chariots, elephants, garments, delicious food, and a calm mind. However, the spiritual culmination emphasizes that among all these worldly riches, the greatest gift is the inclination to meditate upon the divine feet of Lord Murugan. Set in the context of the Kandhakottam temple in Chennai, the hymn praises Lord Murugan (Kandhavel/Shanmuga) as the ultimate source of grace and supreme jewel of Saivism, reminding devotees that worldly prosperity is meaningful only when paired with sincere spiritual devotion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme / Repetition of '-undu')

“Viilaigindra nilanundu palanumundu”

The suffix '-undu' (meaning 'there exists') is repeatedly used at the end of nearly every word and line (e.g., Neerundu, Kaarundu, Nilanundu, Palanumundu), creating a powerful rhythmic chant highlighting abundance.

Edugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

“Thaerundu kariyundu pariyundu / Mattrulla selvangal yaavumundu”

Tamil poetic rhyme where the second letter matches across consecutive lines, such as 'Thaerundu' and 'Mattrulla' or 'Thaarunda' and 'Kanatha'.

Imagery & Visual Listing (Congeries / Enumeratio)

“Thaerundu kariyundu pariyundu”

The lyricist accumulates terms of material wealth (chariots, elephants, horses, jewels) to contrast material excess with divine devotion.

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Trivia

This verse belongs to the 'Deivamani Maalai' composed by Ramalinga Swamigal (Vallalar) in praise of Lord Kandhaswamy at the famous Kandhakottam temple in Park Town, Chennai. Vallalar spent much of his early life in Chennai singing at this temple before relocating to Vadalur. The piece was adapted into the 1971 devotional biographical film 'Arutperum Jothi' with music scored by T. R. Pappa.

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