Ore Thaai Ore Kulam
From Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal · 1986
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Sirkazhi Govindarajan
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal1986
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Om sakthiyae parasakthiyae | Om Sakthi, Supreme Divine Energy! |
| Om sakthiyae aadhiparasakthiyae | Om Sakthi, Primordial Supreme Energy! |
| Om sakthiyae maruvoor arasiyae | Om Sakthi, Queen of Melmaruvathur! |
| Om sakthiyae om vinayaga | Om Sakthi, Om Lord Ganesha! |
| Om sakthiyae om kaamatchiyae | Om Sakthi, Om Goddess Kamakshi! |
| Om sakthiyae om bangaaru kaamatchiyae | Om Sakthi, Om Golden Goddess Kamakshi! |
| Male | |
| Orae thaai orae kulam | "One mother, one community," |
| Ena uraitha adigalae varugavae | Welcome, Oh Adigal who proclaimed this! |
| Orae aadai orae paadhai | "One attire, one path," |
| Ena vagutha munivanae vaazhgavae | Long live the sage who established this! |
| Male | |
| Orae thaai orae kulam | "One mother, one community," |
| Ena uraitha adigalae varugavae | Welcome, Oh Adigal who proclaimed this! |
| Orae aadai orae paadhai | "One attire, one path," |
| Ena vagutha munivanae vaazhgavae | Long live the sage who established this! |
| Male | |
| Vaazhum veettaiyum aalaiyam pol | Treating even the home where people live like a sacred temple, |
| Ivan valam vandhu vanangugiraan | He circumambulates and offers his devotions. |
| Aadhi sakthiyin maru pirappaai | As the reincarnation of Adi Shakti, |
| Engal aiyanum vilangugiraan | Our revered master shines brightly. |
| Male | |
| Soolum maandhargal irul neekkum | Dispelling the darkness enveloping mankind, |
| Gnyaana sooriyan ivan allavaa | Is he not the radiant sun of spiritual wisdom? |
| Kaalam kaalamaai thavam irundhu | Through penance undertaken for ages, |
| Pettra kaaviya magam allavaa | Is he not the legendary divine child obtained? |
| Male | |
| Orae thaai orae kulam | "One mother, one community," |
| Ena uraitha adigalae varugavae | Welcome, Oh Adigal who proclaimed this! |
| Orae aadai orae paadhai | "One attire, one path," |
| Ena vagutha munivanae vaazhgavae | Long live the sage who established this! |
| Male | |
| Harisana maandharum sarisanam thaan | Even the oppressed and marginalized are equal before God, |
| Mudhal tharisanam avargalukkae | The primary divine darshan is reserved for them. |
| Aalayam thondriya naal mudhaalai | Ever since the day this temple was founded, |
| Idhu vazhi vazhi vandha vazhakkae | This has been the custom handed down through generations. |
| Male | |
| Karuvai thaangidum thaaikulamum | The mothers who carry new life in their womb, |
| Ingu karuvarai pugunthidalaam | Can step directly into the sanctum sanctorum here. |
| Poojai punaskaram yaavaiyumae | All sacred rituals and offerings of worship, |
| Ingu poovaiyar purinthidalaam | Can be performed by women themselves here. |
| Male | |
| Orae thaai orae kulam | "One mother, one community," |
| Ena uraitha adigalae varugavae | Welcome, Oh Adigal who proclaimed this! |
| Orae aadai orae paadhai | "One attire, one path," |
| Ena vagutha munivanae vaazhgavae | Long live the sage who established this! |
| Male | |
| Madhangal yaavaiyum kadanthu nirkkum | Rising above the boundaries of all religions, |
| Anbu maargathai kaatiyavan | He is the one who revealed the path of pure love. |
| Manidhar yaavarum orrinam thaan | "All human beings belong to a single race," |
| Enum nyaayathai naatiyavan | He is the one who established this profound truth. |
| Male | |
| Moola mandhiram oodhugiraar | He chants the sacred root mantra, |
| Engal munn vinai theernthidavae | So that our past karmic deeds may be absolved. |
| Maruvathoorilae koluvirukkum | Enthroned in spiritual glory at Melmaruvathur, |
| Engal mannavan vaazhiyavae | Long live our spiritual sovereign! |
| Male | |
| Orae thaai orae kulam | "One mother, one community," |
| Ena uraitha adigalae varugavae | Welcome, Oh Adigal who proclaimed this! |
| Orae aadai orae paadhai | "One attire, one path," |
| Ena vagutha munivanae vaazhgavae | Long live the sage who established this! |
| Male | |
| Adigalae varugavae | Welcome, Oh Adigal! |
| Munivanae vaazhgavae | Long live, Oh Sage! |
| Adigalae varugavae | Welcome, Oh Adigal! |
| Munivanae vaazhgavae vaazhgavae …. | Long live, long live, Oh Sage! |
ஓம் சக்தியே பராசக்தியே
ஓம் சக்தியே ஆதிபராசக்தியே
ஓம் சக்தியே மருவூர் அரசியே
ஓம் சக்தியே ஓம் விநாயகா
ஓம் சக்தியே ஓம் காமாட்சியே
ஓம் சக்தியே ஓம் பங்காரு காமாட்சியே
Om Sakthi, Supreme Divine Energy!
Om Sakthi, Primordial Supreme Energy!
Om Sakthi, Queen of Melmaruvathur!
Om Sakthi, Om Lord Ganesha!
Om Sakthi, Om Goddess Kamakshi!
Om Sakthi, Om Golden Goddess Kamakshi!
ஒரே தாய் ஒரே குலம்
என உரைத்த அடிகளே வருகவே
ஒரே ஆடை ஒரே பாதை
என வகுத்த முனிவனே வாழ்கவே
"One mother, one community,"
Welcome, Oh Adigal who proclaimed this!
"One attire, one path,"
Long live the sage who established this!
ஒரே தாய் ஒரே குலம்
என உரைத்த அடிகளே வருகவே
ஒரே ஆடை ஒரே பாதை
என வகுத்த முனிவனே வாழ்கவே
"One mother, one community,"
Welcome, Oh Adigal who proclaimed this!
"One attire, one path,"
Long live the sage who established this!
வாழும் வீட்டையும் ஆலயம் போல்
இவன் வலம் வந்து வணங்குகிறான்
ஆதி சக்தியின் மறு பிறப்பாய் எங்கள்
ஐயனும் விளங்குகிறான்
Treating even the home where people live like a sacred temple,
He circumambulates and offers his devotions.
As the reincarnation of Adi Shakti,
Our revered master shines brightly.
சூழும் மாந்தர்கள் இருள் நீக்கும்
ஞான சூரியன் இவன் அல்லவா
காலம் காலமாய் தவம் இருந்து
பெற்ற காவிய மகனல்லவா
Dispelling the darkness enveloping mankind,
Is he not the radiant sun of spiritual wisdom?
Through penance undertaken for ages,
Is he not the legendary divine child obtained?
ஒரே தாய் ஒரே குலம்
என உரைத்த அடிகளே வருகவே
ஒரே ஆடை ஒரே பாதை
என வகுத்த முனிவனே வாழ்கவே..
"One mother, one community,"
Welcome, Oh Adigal who proclaimed this!
"One attire, one path,"
Long live the sage who established this!
ஹரிசன மாந்தரும் சரி சனம்தான்
முதல் தரிசனம் அவர்களுக்கே
ஆலயம் தோன்றிய நாள் முதலாய்
இது வழி வழி வந்த வழக்கே
Even the oppressed and marginalized are equal before God,
The primary divine darshan is reserved for them.
Ever since the day this temple was founded,
This has been the custom handed down through generations.
கருவை தாங்கிடும் தாய்க்குலமும்
இங்கு கருவறை புகுந்திடலாம்
பூஜை புனஸ்காரம் யாவையும்
இங்கு பூவையர் புரிந்திடலாம்
The mothers who carry new life in their womb,
Can step directly into the sanctum sanctorum here.
All sacred rituals and offerings of worship,
Can be performed by women themselves here.
ஒரே தாய் ஒரே குலம்
என உரைத்த அடிகளே வருகவே
ஒரே ஆடை ஒரே பாதை
என வகுத்த முனிவனே வாழ்கவே
"One mother, one community,"
Welcome, Oh Adigal who proclaimed this!
"One attire, one path,"
Long live the sage who established this!
மதங்கள் யாவையும் கடந்து நிற்கும்
ஒரு மார்க்கத்தை காட்டியவன்
மனிதர் யாவரும் ஓரினம்தான் எனும்
நியாயத்தை நாட்டியவன்
Rising above the boundaries of all religions,
He is the one who revealed the path of pure love.
"All human beings belong to a single race,"
He is the one who established this profound truth.
மூல மந்திரம் ஓதுகிறார் எங்கள்
முன் வினை தீர்ந்திடவே
மருவத்தூரிலே கொலுவிருக்கும்
எங்கள் மன்னவன் வாழியவே...
He chants the sacred root mantra,
So that our past karmic deeds may be absolved.
Enthroned in spiritual glory at Melmaruvathur,
Long live our spiritual sovereign!
ஒரே தாய் ஒரே குலம்
என உரைத்த அடிகளே வருகவே
ஒரே ஆடை ஒரே பாதை
என வகுத்த முனிவனே வாழ்கவே
"One mother, one community,"
Welcome, Oh Adigal who proclaimed this!
"One attire, one path,"
Long live the sage who established this!
அடிகளே வருகவே
முனிவனே வாழ்கவே
அடிகளே வருகவே
முனிவனே வாழ்கவே..வாழ்கவே...
Welcome, Oh Adigal!
Long live, Oh Sage!
Welcome, Oh Adigal!
Long live, long live, Oh Sage!
Om sakthiyae parasakthiyae
Om Sakthi, Supreme Divine Energy!
Om sakthiyae aadhiparasakthiyae
Om Sakthi, Primordial Supreme Energy!
Om sakthiyae maruvoor arasiyae
Om Sakthi, Queen of Melmaruvathur!
Om sakthiyae om vinayaga
Om Sakthi, Om Lord Ganesha!
Om sakthiyae om kaamatchiyae
Om Sakthi, Om Goddess Kamakshi!
Om sakthiyae om bangaaru kaamatchiyae
Om Sakthi, Om Golden Goddess Kamakshi!
Orae thaai orae kulam
"One mother, one community,"
Ena uraitha adigalae varugavae
Welcome, Oh Adigal who proclaimed this!
Orae aadai orae paadhai
"One attire, one path,"
Ena vagutha munivanae vaazhgavae
Long live the sage who established this!
Orae thaai orae kulam
"One mother, one community,"
Ena uraitha adigalae varugavae
Welcome, Oh Adigal who proclaimed this!
Orae aadai orae paadhai
"One attire, one path,"
Ena vagutha munivanae vaazhgavae
Long live the sage who established this!
Vaazhum veettaiyum aalaiyam pol
Treating even the home where people live like a sacred temple,
Ivan valam vandhu vanangugiraan
He circumambulates and offers his devotions.
Aadhi sakthiyin maru pirappaai
As the reincarnation of Adi Shakti,
Engal aiyanum vilangugiraan
Our revered master shines brightly.
Soolum maandhargal irul neekkum
Dispelling the darkness enveloping mankind,
Gnyaana sooriyan ivan allavaa
Is he not the radiant sun of spiritual wisdom?
Kaalam kaalamaai thavam irundhu
Through penance undertaken for ages,
Pettra kaaviya magam allavaa
Is he not the legendary divine child obtained?
Orae thaai orae kulam
"One mother, one community,"
Ena uraitha adigalae varugavae
Welcome, Oh Adigal who proclaimed this!
Orae aadai orae paadhai
"One attire, one path,"
Ena vagutha munivanae vaazhgavae
Long live the sage who established this!
Harisana maandharum sarisanam thaan
Even the oppressed and marginalized are equal before God,
Mudhal tharisanam avargalukkae
The primary divine darshan is reserved for them.
Aalayam thondriya naal mudhaalai
Ever since the day this temple was founded,
Idhu vazhi vazhi vandha vazhakkae
This has been the custom handed down through generations.
Karuvai thaangidum thaaikulamum
The mothers who carry new life in their womb,
Ingu karuvarai pugunthidalaam
Can step directly into the sanctum sanctorum here.
Poojai punaskaram yaavaiyumae
All sacred rituals and offerings of worship,
Ingu poovaiyar purinthidalaam
Can be performed by women themselves here.
Orae thaai orae kulam
"One mother, one community,"
Ena uraitha adigalae varugavae
Welcome, Oh Adigal who proclaimed this!
Orae aadai orae paadhai
"One attire, one path,"
Ena vagutha munivanae vaazhgavae
Long live the sage who established this!
Madhangal yaavaiyum kadanthu nirkkum
Rising above the boundaries of all religions,
Anbu maargathai kaatiyavan
He is the one who revealed the path of pure love.
Manidhar yaavarum orrinam thaan
"All human beings belong to a single race,"
Enum nyaayathai naatiyavan
He is the one who established this profound truth.
Moola mandhiram oodhugiraar
He chants the sacred root mantra,
Engal munn vinai theernthidavae
So that our past karmic deeds may be absolved.
Maruvathoorilae koluvirukkum
Enthroned in spiritual glory at Melmaruvathur,
Engal mannavan vaazhiyavae
Long live our spiritual sovereign!
Orae thaai orae kulam
"One mother, one community,"
Ena uraitha adigalae varugavae
Welcome, Oh Adigal who proclaimed this!
Orae aadai orae paadhai
"One attire, one path,"
Ena vagutha munivanae vaazhgavae
Long live the sage who established this!
Adigalae varugavae
Welcome, Oh Adigal!
Munivanae vaazhgavae
Long live, Oh Sage!
Adigalae varugavae
Welcome, Oh Adigal!
Munivanae vaazhgavae vaazhgavae ….
Long live, long live, Oh Sage!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This devotional song praises Bangaru Adigalar, the founder of the Melmaruvathur Siddhar Peetam, celebrating his revolutionary spiritual teachings and egalitarian reform. The lyrics highlight his core philosophy—that humanity shares one universal Mother (Goddess Parasakthi) and belongs to a single community where all devotees wear red robes and walk a unified spiritual path. The song praises the unique social reforms introduced at the Melmaruvathur temple, such as breaking traditional taboos by allowing women—including pregnant women—to enter the sanctum sanctorum and perform ritual worship themselves. It also emphasizes equality by prioritizing marginalized communities for divine darshan, portraying the Guru as an incarnation of Adi Shakti who dispels ignorance and unites humanity through love beyond religious boundaries.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Gnyaana sooriyan ivan allavaa”
Compares the spiritual guru directly to the 'sun of wisdom' (Gnyaana Sooriyan) who dispels the darkness of ignorance.
Ethugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Orae thaai / Ena uraitha”
Rhyming of the second consonant sound 'ra'/'ra' in adjacent lines, creating rhythmic harmony.
Anaphora (Repetition for emphasis)
“Orae thaai orae kulam / Orae aadai orae paadhai”
Repetition of the word 'Orae' (One) at the beginning of phrases to strongly emphasize unity and equality.
Iyaipu (End rhyme)
“Adigalae varugavae / Munivanae vaazhgavae”
Matching end sounds ('varugavae' and 'vaazhgavae') producing a poetic refrain.
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Trivia
The movie 'Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal' (1986) depicts the life and spiritual miracles of Bangaru Adigalar, fondly called 'AMMA' by his followers. The soundtrack for the film was composed by the legendary music director K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics penned by veteran lyricist Vaali. The Melmaruvathur movement is renowned in Tamil Nadu for allowing women to enter the inner sanctum of the Goddess temple even during menstruation and perform pujas directly, a major departure from orthodox Hindu temple practices.
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