Paarkadal Alaimele
From Raja Desingu · 1960
- Lyricist
- Udumalai Narayanakavi
- Singer
- M. L. Vasanthakumari
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Details
- Raja Desingu1960
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Paarkadal alai melae paambanaiyin melae | Upon the waves of the Milky Ocean, atop the serpent bed, |
| Palli kondaai ranganaadhaa… | You recline, O Lord Ranganatha... |
| Paarkadal alai melae paambanaiyin melae | Upon the waves of the Milky Ocean, atop the serpent bed, |
| Palli kondaai ranganaadhaa… | You recline, O Lord Ranganatha... |
| Undhan padhamalar nidham thaedi paravasamodu paadi | Daily seeking Your lotus feet, singing in ecstatic devotion, |
| Padhamalar nidham thaedi paravasamodu paadi | Seeking Your lotus feet daily, singing in ecstatic devotion, |
| Gadhi peravae njaanam nee thaa dhaevaa | Grant me wisdom so that I may attain ultimate liberation, O God! |
| Female | |
| Paarkadal alai melae paambanaiyin melae | Upon the waves of the Milky Ocean, atop the serpent bed, |
| Palli kondaai ranganaadhaa… | You recline, O Lord Ranganatha... |
| Female | |
| Kaadhaganaana oru somugan kai kondu | When a cruel demon named Somuka took |
| Kadalidaiyae olitha marai naalum | And hid the four Vedas deep within the ocean, |
| Kaadhaganaana oru somugan kai kondu | When a cruel demon named Somuka took |
| Kadalidaiyae olitha marai naalum pinnum | And hid the four Vedas deep within the ocean, and further, |
| Maedhini thaen meelaa… aa… aa… aa… | To retrieve the Earth... |
| Maedhini thaen meelaa paadhagan thaan maala | To redeem the Earth and ensure the villain met his end, |
| Meenavathaarang konda thirumaalae | O Thirumal, who assumed the fish incarnation (Matsya)! |
| Female | |
| Vaanavarum thaanavarum aazhiyamudham kadaindha | When the celestials and demons churned the ocean for nectar, |
| Madhara giri thannai thaangidavae | To support Mount Mandara from sinking, |
| Vaanavarum thaanavarum aazhiyamudham kadaindha | When the celestials and demons churned the ocean for nectar, |
| Madhara giri thannai thaangidavae oru | To support Mount Mandara from sinking, with a... |
| Koonudaiya odu konda… aa…aa….aa…aa.. | With a humped shell... |
| Koonudaiya odu konda koormaavadhaaramena | With a dome-like shell as the giant turtle incarnation (Kurma), |
| Kola muttraai pugazhum ongidavae | You rose in beauty and boundless glory! |
| Female | |
| Eenan iranyaatchanenum padupaavi | The vile sinner named Hiranyaksha, |
| Ee….ee….ee….ee….ee….aa….aa….aa….aa….aa….. | Ee....ee....ee....ee....ee....aa....aa....aa....aa....aa..... |
| Eenan iranyaatchanenum padupaavi paayaai | The vile sinner named Hiranyaksha rolled up |
| Ezhu kadalul maraitha boodhaevi aval | And hid Goddess Bhudevi in the seven seas; |
| Dheena ratchagaa sagala jeeva ratchagaa | O Savior of the distressed! O Savior of all living beings! |
| Dheena ratchagaa sagala jeeva ratchagaa | O Savior of the distressed! O Savior of all living beings! |
| Enavae maanilatthai thookkiya varaaga vadivaanavanae | Thus You took the form of the Boar (Varaha) and lifted the Earth! |
| Female | |
| Engirukkiraan hari engirukkiraan | 'Where is Hari? Where is Hari? |
| Avan engirukkiraan solladaa | Where is he hiding? Tell me!' |
| Engirukkiraan endra iraniyan sollai | When Hiranya uttered these challenging words, |
| Idai marithae avan pillai hari | His son interrupted and declared Hari's presence, |
| Engum iruppaan thoonil ingum iruppaan hari | 'He is everywhere! He is in this pillar, He is here, Hari!' |
| Engum iruppaan thoonil ingum iruppaan yena | 'He is everywhere! He is in this pillar, He is right here!' |
| Iyambinadhaal naerndha thollai neengavum | To remove the trouble caused by this declaration, |
| Ponghu sina vanbaanadhu boodha udalum thasai | Fierce wrath arose; with a gigantic body and flesh, |
| Thindrezhndha thondhiyodu manikkudalum | With a massive belly and glowing intestines, |
| Udhiram sindhavae nagam kondu keerum | Tearing with sharp claws till blood spilled, |
| Narasingamaana avathaaranae | You manifested as the Narasimha incarnation! |
| Sangu chakra dharanae upakaaranae aadhaaranae | Bearer of the Conch and Discus, benefactor, and sole support! |
| Female | |
| Moovadi man kaettu vandhu mannalandhu vinnalandhu | Begging three paces of land, measuring the Earth and the Sky, |
| Maavali siram alandha vaamananae | O Vamana who measured Mahabali's head! |
| Moovadi man kaettu vandhu mannalandhu vinnalandhu | Begging three paces of land, measuring the Earth and the Sky, |
| Maavali siram alandha vaamananae thandhai | O Vamana who measured Mahabali's head, because his father's |
| Aaviyai parithadhanaal sooriya kula vairiyena | Life was taken, becoming the enemy of the Solar dynasty, |
| Aaviyai parithadhanaal sooriya kula vairiyena | Because his father's life was taken, becoming the enemy of the Solar dynasty, |
| Amaindha parasuraaman aanavanae | O Parasurama who stood resolute! |
| Female | |
| Dhaevargal sirai meetta raavanaadhi uyir maaitha | Rescuing the devas from captivity and slaying Ravana and others, |
| Dhaevargal sirai meetta raavanaadhi uyir maaitha | Rescuing the devas from captivity and slaying Ravana and others, |
| Dhasaradha sri raama avadhaaranae | O Sri Rama, son of Dasaratha, in incarnation! |
| Dhasaradha sri raama avadhaaranae | O Sri Rama, son of Dasaratha, in incarnation! |
| Boovulagilae uzhavor pugazhum kalappai thannai | Praised by the farmers of this earthly world, holding the plow, |
| Boovulagilae uzhavor pugazhum kalappai thannai | Praised by the farmers of this earthly world, holding the plow, |
| Puyanthanil thaangi nindra balaraamanae… ae… ae… | O Balarama who bore the plow on his shoulder! |
| Female | |
| Aavani rohiniyil ashtamiyilae | Born in the Tamil month of Aavani, under Rohini star on Ashtami thithi, |
| Artta jaama naerathilae avadharithonae | Born at the hour of midnight, |
| Aavani rohiniyil ashtamiyilae | Born in the Tamil month of Aavani, under Rohini star on Ashtami thithi, |
| Artta jaama naerathilae avadharithonae | Born at the hour of midnight, |
| Aayarpaadi maeviya yasodhai nandhalaalaa… | O Nandhalala of Yasodha who dwelled in Gokulam! |
| Aa… aa… aa… | Aa... aa... aa... |
| Aayarpaadi maeviya yasodhai nandhalaalaa | O Nandhalala of Yasodha who dwelled in Gokulam, |
| Pathinaayiram gopiyar paramaanandha lolaa | Delighting ten thousand gopis in supreme bliss, |
| Pathinaayiram gopiyar paramaanandha lolaa | Delighting ten thousand gopis in supreme bliss, |
| Boo baaram theerkka baaradha por muditha seelaa | Ending the Mahabharata war to lighten the burden of the Earth, |
| Boo baaram theerkka baaradha por muditha seelaa | Ending the Mahabharata war to lighten the burden of the Earth, |
| Gopaala kirushnanaana aadhimoolaa paripaalaa | O Gopala Krishna, the primal source and protector! |
| Female | |
| Aavani rohiniyil ashtamiyilae | Born in the Tamil month of Aavani, under Rohini star on Ashtami thithi, |
| Artha jaama naerathilae avadharithonae | Born at the hour of midnight, |
| Female | |
| Panja paadhagam vaadhudan kodiya | Where five major sins, evil debates, and horrific |
| Vanjagam mithra baedhagam | Deceits and betrayals among friends prevail, |
| Panja paadhagam vaadhudan kodiya | Where five major sins, evil debates, and horrific |
| Vanjagam mithra baedhagam | Deceits and betrayals among friends prevail, |
| Seiya anjidaadhavar aadidum naadaga maedai | A stage where the fearless perform dark deeds, |
| Aadiya kaliyugam azhikkavae dharmam thazhaikkavae | To destroy the reigning Kali Yuga and make righteousness flourish, |
| Anburuvaagiya kalki avadhaaranae | O Kalki incarnation, who is the embodiment of love! |
| Singaaranae dhasaavadhaaran neeyae | O Beauteous One, You are the divine Dasavatharam itself! |
| Female | |
| {Paarkadal alai melae paambanaiyin melae | {Upon the waves of the Milky Ocean, atop the serpent bed, |
| Palli kondaai ranghanaadhaa…} (2) | You recline, O Lord Ranganatha...} |
பாற்கடல் அலை மேலே பாம்பணையின் மேலே
பள்ளி கொண்டாய் ரங்கநாதா...
பாற்கடல் அலை மேலே பாம்பணையின் மேலே
பள்ளி கொண்டாய் ரங்கநாதா
உந்தன் பதமலர் நிதம் தேடி பரவசமொடு பாடி
பதமலர் நிதம் தேடி பரவசமொடு பாடி
கதி பெறவே ஞானம் நீ தா தேவா
Upon the waves of the Milky Ocean, atop the serpent bed,
You recline, O Lord Ranganatha...
Upon the waves of the Milky Ocean, atop the serpent bed,
You recline, O Lord Ranganatha...
Daily seeking Your lotus feet, singing in ecstatic devotion,
Seeking Your lotus feet daily, singing in ecstatic devotion,
Grant me wisdom so that I may attain ultimate liberation, O God!
பாற்கடல் அலை மேலே பாம்பணையின் மேலே
பள்ளி கொண்டாய் ரங்கநாதா
Upon the waves of the Milky Ocean, atop the serpent bed,
You recline, O Lord Ranganatha...
காதகனான ஒரு சோமுகன் கை கொண்டு
கடலிடையே ஒளித்த மறை நாலும்
காதகனான ஒரு சோமுகன் கை கொண்டு
கடலிடையே ஒளித்த மறை நாலும் பின்னும்
மேதினி தேன் மீளா......ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ...
மேதினி தேன் மீளா பாதகன் தான் மாள
மீனவதாரங் கொண்ட திருமாலே
When a cruel demon named Somuka took
And hid the four Vedas deep within the ocean,
When a cruel demon named Somuka took
And hid the four Vedas deep within the ocean, and further,
To retrieve the Earth...
To redeem the Earth and ensure the villain met his end,
O Thirumal, who assumed the fish incarnation (Matsya)!
வானவரும் தானவரும் ஆழியமுதம் கடைந்த
மந்தர கிரி தன்னை தாங்கிடவே
வானவரும் தானவரும் ஆழியமுதம் கடைந்த
மந்தர கிரி தன்னை தாங்கிடவே ஒரு
கூனுடைய ஓடு கொண்ட.....ஆ...ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ...
கூனுடைய ஓடு கொண்ட கூர்மாவதாரமென
கோல முற்றாய் புகழும் ஓங்கிடவே
When the celestials and demons churned the ocean for nectar,
To support Mount Mandara from sinking,
When the celestials and demons churned the ocean for nectar,
To support Mount Mandara from sinking, with a...
With a humped shell...
With a dome-like shell as the giant turtle incarnation (Kurma),
You rose in beauty and boundless glory!
ஈனன் இரண்யாட்சனெனும் படுபாவி
இ.....இ.....இ.....இ......ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ...
ஈனன் இரண்யாட்சனெனும் படுபாவி பாயாய்
ஏழு கடலுள் மறைத்த பூதேவி அவள்
தீன ரட்சகா சகல ஜீவ ரட்சகா
தீன ரட்சகா சகல ஜீவ ரட்சகா
எனவே மாநிலத்தை தூக்கிய வராக வடிவானவனே
The vile sinner named Hiranyaksha,
Ee....ee....ee....ee....ee....aa....aa....aa....aa....aa.....
The vile sinner named Hiranyaksha rolled up
And hid Goddess Bhudevi in the seven seas;
O Savior of the distressed! O Savior of all living beings!
O Savior of the distressed! O Savior of all living beings!
Thus You took the form of the Boar (Varaha) and lifted the Earth!
எங்கிருக்கிறான் ஹரி எங்கிருக்கிறான்
அவன் எங்கிருக்கிறான் சொல்லடா
எங்கிருக்கிறான் என்ற இரணியன் சொல்லை
இடை மறித்தே அவன் பிள்ளை ஹரி
எங்கும் இருப்பான் தூணில் இங்கும் இருப்பான் ஹரி
எங்கும் இருப்பான் தூணில் இங்கும் இருப்பான் என
இயம்பினதால் நேர்ந்த தொல்லை நீங்கவும்
பொங்கு சின வம்பனது பூத உடலும் தசை
தின்றெழுந்த தொந்தியொடு மணிக்குடலும் உதிரம்
சிந்தவே நகம் கொண்டு கீறும் நரசிங்கமான அவதாரனே
சங்கு சக்ர தாரனே உபகாரனே ஆதாரனே
'Where is Hari? Where is Hari?
Where is he hiding? Tell me!'
When Hiranya uttered these challenging words,
His son interrupted and declared Hari's presence,
'He is everywhere! He is in this pillar, He is here, Hari!'
'He is everywhere! He is in this pillar, He is right here!'
To remove the trouble caused by this declaration,
Fierce wrath arose; with a gigantic body and flesh,
With a massive belly and glowing intestines,
Tearing with sharp claws till blood spilled,
You manifested as the Narasimha incarnation!
Bearer of the Conch and Discus, benefactor, and sole support!
மூவடி மண் கேட்டு வந்து மண்ணளந்து விண்ணளந்து
மாவலி சிரம் அளந்த வாமனனே
மூவடி மண் கேட்டு வந்து மண்ணளந்து விண்ணளந்து
மாவலி சிரம் அளந்த வாமனனே தந்தை
ஆவியை பறித்ததனால் சூரியகுல வைரியென
ஆவியை பறித்ததனால் சூரியகுல வைரியென
அமைந்த பரசுராமன் ஆனவனே
Begging three paces of land, measuring the Earth and the Sky,
O Vamana who measured Mahabali's head!
Begging three paces of land, measuring the Earth and the Sky,
O Vamana who measured Mahabali's head, because his father's
Life was taken, becoming the enemy of the Solar dynasty,
Because his father's life was taken, becoming the enemy of the Solar dynasty,
O Parasurama who stood resolute!
தேவர்களின் சிறை மீட்ட ராவணாதி உயிர் மாய்த்த
தேவர்களின் சிறை மீட்ட ராவணாதி உயிர் மாய்த்த
தசரத ஸ்ரீ ராம அவதாரனே
தசரத ஸ்ரீ ராம அவதாரனே
பூவுலகிலே உழவோர் புகழும் கலப்பை தன்னை
பூவுலகிலே உழவோர் புகழும் கலப்பை தன்னைப்
புயந்தனில் தாங்கி நின்ற பலராமனே.... ஏ... ஏ...
Rescuing the devas from captivity and slaying Ravana and others,
Rescuing the devas from captivity and slaying Ravana and others,
O Sri Rama, son of Dasaratha, in incarnation!
O Sri Rama, son of Dasaratha, in incarnation!
Praised by the farmers of this earthly world, holding the plow,
Praised by the farmers of this earthly world, holding the plow,
O Balarama who bore the plow on his shoulder!
ஆவணி ரோஹிணியில் அஷ்டமியிலே
அர்த்த ஜாம நேரத்திலே அவதரித்தோனே
ஆவணி ரோஹிணியில் அஷ்டமியிலே
அர்த்த ஜாம நேரத்திலே அவதரித்தோனே
ஆயர்பாடி மேவிய யசோதை நந்தலாலா...
ஆ... ஆ... ஆ...
ஆயர்பாடி மேவிய யசோதை நந்தலாலா
பதினாயிரம் கோபியர் பரமானந்த லோலா
பதினாயிரம் கோபியர் பரமானந்த லோலா
பூ பாரம் தீர்க்க பாரத போர் முடித்த சீலா
பூ பாரம் தீர்க்க பாரத போர் முடித்த சீலா
கோபால கிருஷ்ணனான ஆதிமூலா பரிபாலா
Born in the Tamil month of Aavani, under Rohini star on Ashtami thithi,
Born at the hour of midnight,
Born in the Tamil month of Aavani, under Rohini star on Ashtami thithi,
Born at the hour of midnight,
O Nandhalala of Yasodha who dwelled in Gokulam!
Aa... aa... aa...
O Nandhalala of Yasodha who dwelled in Gokulam,
Delighting ten thousand gopis in supreme bliss,
Delighting ten thousand gopis in supreme bliss,
Ending the Mahabharata war to lighten the burden of the Earth,
Ending the Mahabharata war to lighten the burden of the Earth,
O Gopala Krishna, the primal source and protector!
ஆவணி ரோஹிணியில் அஷ்டமியிலே
அர்த்த ஜாம நேரத்திலே அவதரித்தோனே
Born in the Tamil month of Aavani, under Rohini star on Ashtami thithi,
Born at the hour of midnight,
பஞ்ச பாதகம் வாதுடன் கொடிய
வஞ்சகம் மித்ர பேதகம்
பஞ்ச பாதகம் வாதுடன் கொடிய
வஞ்சகம் மித்ர பேதகம்
செய்ய அஞ்சிடாதவர் ஆடிடும் நாடக மேடை
ஆடிய கலியுகம் அழிக்கவே தர்மம் தழைக்கவே
அன்புருவாகிய கல்கி அவதாரனே
சிங்காரனே தசாவதாரன் நீயே
Where five major sins, evil debates, and horrific
Deceits and betrayals among friends prevail,
Where five major sins, evil debates, and horrific
Deceits and betrayals among friends prevail,
A stage where the fearless perform dark deeds,
To destroy the reigning Kali Yuga and make righteousness flourish,
O Kalki incarnation, who is the embodiment of love!
O Beauteous One, You are the divine Dasavatharam itself!
பாற்கடல் அலை மேலே பாம்பணையின் மேலே
பள்ளி கொண்டாய் ரங்கநாதா...
{Upon the waves of the Milky Ocean, atop the serpent bed,
You recline, O Lord Ranganatha...}
பாற்கடல் அலை மேலே பாம்பணையின் மேலே
பள்ளி கொண்டாய் ரங்கநாதா...
Paarkadal alai melae paambanaiyin melae
Upon the waves of the Milky Ocean, atop the serpent bed,
Palli kondaai ranganaadhaa…
You recline, O Lord Ranganatha...
Paarkadal alai melae paambanaiyin melae
Upon the waves of the Milky Ocean, atop the serpent bed,
Palli kondaai ranganaadhaa…
You recline, O Lord Ranganatha...
Undhan padhamalar nidham thaedi paravasamodu paadi
Daily seeking Your lotus feet, singing in ecstatic devotion,
Padhamalar nidham thaedi paravasamodu paadi
Seeking Your lotus feet daily, singing in ecstatic devotion,
Gadhi peravae njaanam nee thaa dhaevaa
Grant me wisdom so that I may attain ultimate liberation, O God!
Paarkadal alai melae paambanaiyin melae
Upon the waves of the Milky Ocean, atop the serpent bed,
Palli kondaai ranganaadhaa…
You recline, O Lord Ranganatha...
Kaadhaganaana oru somugan kai kondu
When a cruel demon named Somuka took
Kadalidaiyae olitha marai naalum
And hid the four Vedas deep within the ocean,
Kaadhaganaana oru somugan kai kondu
When a cruel demon named Somuka took
Kadalidaiyae olitha marai naalum pinnum
And hid the four Vedas deep within the ocean, and further,
Maedhini thaen meelaa… aa… aa… aa…
To retrieve the Earth...
Maedhini thaen meelaa paadhagan thaan maala
To redeem the Earth and ensure the villain met his end,
Meenavathaarang konda thirumaalae
O Thirumal, who assumed the fish incarnation (Matsya)!
Vaanavarum thaanavarum aazhiyamudham kadaindha
When the celestials and demons churned the ocean for nectar,
Madhara giri thannai thaangidavae
To support Mount Mandara from sinking,
Vaanavarum thaanavarum aazhiyamudham kadaindha
When the celestials and demons churned the ocean for nectar,
Madhara giri thannai thaangidavae oru
To support Mount Mandara from sinking, with a...
Koonudaiya odu konda… aa…aa….aa…aa..
With a humped shell...
Koonudaiya odu konda koormaavadhaaramena
With a dome-like shell as the giant turtle incarnation (Kurma),
Kola muttraai pugazhum ongidavae
You rose in beauty and boundless glory!
Eenan iranyaatchanenum padupaavi
The vile sinner named Hiranyaksha,
Ee….ee….ee….ee….ee….aa….aa….aa….aa….aa…..
Ee....ee....ee....ee....ee....aa....aa....aa....aa....aa.....
Eenan iranyaatchanenum padupaavi paayaai
The vile sinner named Hiranyaksha rolled up
Ezhu kadalul maraitha boodhaevi aval
And hid Goddess Bhudevi in the seven seas;
Dheena ratchagaa sagala jeeva ratchagaa
O Savior of the distressed! O Savior of all living beings!
Dheena ratchagaa sagala jeeva ratchagaa
O Savior of the distressed! O Savior of all living beings!
Enavae maanilatthai thookkiya varaaga vadivaanavanae
Thus You took the form of the Boar (Varaha) and lifted the Earth!
Engirukkiraan hari engirukkiraan
'Where is Hari? Where is Hari?
Avan engirukkiraan solladaa
Where is he hiding? Tell me!'
Engirukkiraan endra iraniyan sollai
When Hiranya uttered these challenging words,
Idai marithae avan pillai hari
His son interrupted and declared Hari's presence,
Engum iruppaan thoonil ingum iruppaan hari
'He is everywhere! He is in this pillar, He is here, Hari!'
Engum iruppaan thoonil ingum iruppaan yena
'He is everywhere! He is in this pillar, He is right here!'
Iyambinadhaal naerndha thollai neengavum
To remove the trouble caused by this declaration,
Ponghu sina vanbaanadhu boodha udalum thasai
Fierce wrath arose; with a gigantic body and flesh,
Thindrezhndha thondhiyodu manikkudalum
With a massive belly and glowing intestines,
Udhiram sindhavae nagam kondu keerum
Tearing with sharp claws till blood spilled,
Narasingamaana avathaaranae
You manifested as the Narasimha incarnation!
Sangu chakra dharanae upakaaranae aadhaaranae
Bearer of the Conch and Discus, benefactor, and sole support!
Moovadi man kaettu vandhu mannalandhu vinnalandhu
Begging three paces of land, measuring the Earth and the Sky,
Maavali siram alandha vaamananae
O Vamana who measured Mahabali's head!
Moovadi man kaettu vandhu mannalandhu vinnalandhu
Begging three paces of land, measuring the Earth and the Sky,
Maavali siram alandha vaamananae thandhai
O Vamana who measured Mahabali's head, because his father's
Aaviyai parithadhanaal sooriya kula vairiyena
Life was taken, becoming the enemy of the Solar dynasty,
Aaviyai parithadhanaal sooriya kula vairiyena
Because his father's life was taken, becoming the enemy of the Solar dynasty,
Amaindha parasuraaman aanavanae
O Parasurama who stood resolute!
Dhaevargal sirai meetta raavanaadhi uyir maaitha
Rescuing the devas from captivity and slaying Ravana and others,
Dhaevargal sirai meetta raavanaadhi uyir maaitha
Rescuing the devas from captivity and slaying Ravana and others,
Dhasaradha sri raama avadhaaranae
O Sri Rama, son of Dasaratha, in incarnation!
Dhasaradha sri raama avadhaaranae
O Sri Rama, son of Dasaratha, in incarnation!
Boovulagilae uzhavor pugazhum kalappai thannai
Praised by the farmers of this earthly world, holding the plow,
Boovulagilae uzhavor pugazhum kalappai thannai
Praised by the farmers of this earthly world, holding the plow,
Puyanthanil thaangi nindra balaraamanae… ae… ae…
O Balarama who bore the plow on his shoulder!
Aavani rohiniyil ashtamiyilae
Born in the Tamil month of Aavani, under Rohini star on Ashtami thithi,
Artta jaama naerathilae avadharithonae
Born at the hour of midnight,
Aavani rohiniyil ashtamiyilae
Born in the Tamil month of Aavani, under Rohini star on Ashtami thithi,
Artta jaama naerathilae avadharithonae
Born at the hour of midnight,
Aayarpaadi maeviya yasodhai nandhalaalaa…
O Nandhalala of Yasodha who dwelled in Gokulam!
Aa… aa… aa…
Aa... aa... aa...
Aayarpaadi maeviya yasodhai nandhalaalaa
O Nandhalala of Yasodha who dwelled in Gokulam,
Pathinaayiram gopiyar paramaanandha lolaa
Delighting ten thousand gopis in supreme bliss,
Pathinaayiram gopiyar paramaanandha lolaa
Delighting ten thousand gopis in supreme bliss,
Boo baaram theerkka baaradha por muditha seelaa
Ending the Mahabharata war to lighten the burden of the Earth,
Boo baaram theerkka baaradha por muditha seelaa
Ending the Mahabharata war to lighten the burden of the Earth,
Gopaala kirushnanaana aadhimoolaa paripaalaa
O Gopala Krishna, the primal source and protector!
Aavani rohiniyil ashtamiyilae
Born in the Tamil month of Aavani, under Rohini star on Ashtami thithi,
Artha jaama naerathilae avadharithonae
Born at the hour of midnight,
Panja paadhagam vaadhudan kodiya
Where five major sins, evil debates, and horrific
Vanjagam mithra baedhagam
Deceits and betrayals among friends prevail,
Panja paadhagam vaadhudan kodiya
Where five major sins, evil debates, and horrific
Vanjagam mithra baedhagam
Deceits and betrayals among friends prevail,
Seiya anjidaadhavar aadidum naadaga maedai
A stage where the fearless perform dark deeds,
Aadiya kaliyugam azhikkavae dharmam thazhaikkavae
To destroy the reigning Kali Yuga and make righteousness flourish,
Anburuvaagiya kalki avadhaaranae
O Kalki incarnation, who is the embodiment of love!
Singaaranae dhasaavadhaaran neeyae
O Beauteous One, You are the divine Dasavatharam itself!
{Paarkadal alai melae paambanaiyin melae
{Upon the waves of the Milky Ocean, atop the serpent bed,
Palli kondaai ranghanaadhaa…} (2)
You recline, O Lord Ranganatha...}
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a grand devotional hymn describing the ten avatars (Dasavatharam) of Lord Vishnu, starting with a prayer to Lord Ranganatha reclining on the serpent bed Adisesha in the Milky Ocean. The lyricist systematically enumerates each incarnation—Matsya (fish), Kurma (turtle), Varaha (boar), Narasimha (half-man half-lion), Vamana (dwarf Brahmin), Parasurama (warrior with axe), Rama (prince of Ayodhya), Balarama (wielder of the plow), Krishna (the divine lover and guide of Mahabharata), and Kalki (the future avatar of love and righteousness to destroy Kali Yuga). Through vivid Tamil poetic imagery, the song recounts the divine feats associated with each avatar to destroy evil, rescue devotion, and restore righteousness (Dharma) on Earth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Paarkadal alai melae / Palli kondaai ranganaadhaa...”
Matching second consonants across lines, e.g., 'Paarkadal' and 'Palli' (r/l rhyme family) or 'Undhan' and 'Padhamalar'.
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Sangu chakra dharanae upakaaranae aadhaaranae”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds within a line, such as 'Sangu chakra dharane upakaarane aadhaarane'.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Engirukkiraan hari engirukkiraan / Avan engirukkiraan solladaa”
Refrain and repeated line structure across stanzas detailing avatar attributes for rhythmic emphasis.
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Trivia
Written by Udumalai Narayanakavi, a revered Tamil lyricist known as 'Kaviraayar', this song serves as a comprehensive musical narration of Vishnu's Dasavatharam in traditional Carnatic/film music style from the 1960 historical film 'Raja Desingu'.
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