Paavakadai Theruvil
From Varuvan Vadivelan · 1978
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Varuvan Vadivelan1978
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Paavakkadai theruvil | In the street of sinful trades, |
| Paduthirundha paavi enai | To me, a sinner lying prone, |
| Gnyanakkadal thannil | Into the ocean of divine wisdom, |
| Nadakka vitta vel muruga | You made me walk, O Vel Muruga! |
| Aarupadai nayaganae | O Lord of the six sacred abodes, |
| Avamadhikkum maanidarkku | To mortals who treat divinity with disdain, |
| Maarudhalai kaatti | Showing them a profound transformation, |
| Manam thiruthum vel Muruga | O Vel Muruga, you reform their hearts! |
| Muruga | O Muruga! |
| Male | |
| Sathiya thirukkolam | That the ultimate form of divine truth |
| Muthaiyan vadivendra | Is the eternal form of Muthaiyan (Muruga), |
| Thaththuvam arindhen kandha | I came to realize this wisdom, O Skanda! |
| Sathiya thirukkolam | That the ultimate form of divine truth |
| Muthaiyan vadivendra | Is the eternal form of Muthaiyan (Muruga), |
| Thaththuvam arindhen kandha | I came to realize this wisdom, O Skanda! |
| Male | |
| Piththanin vilayaattu | Forgiving the divine playfulness of this mad seeker, |
| Pizhai poruthae undhan | Pardoning all my flaws and misdeeds, |
| Perarul thandhaai kandha | You showered your supreme grace, O Skanda! |
| Male | |
| Kai sumandhaal enna | Whether carried by the hands, |
| Thalai sumandhaal enna | Or borne upon the head, |
| Kandhanai sumakkindradhu | That which carries Lord Skanda |
| Avan kadan thandha en meni | Is this body lent to me by Him as a debt, |
| Kaalathilae vandhu | And in due course of time, |
| Kadanaiyum theerkkindrathu | It repays and clears that loan. |
| Kadanaiyum theerkkindrathu | It repays and clears that loan. |
| Male | |
| Muruga | O Muruga! |
| Sathiya thirukkolam | That the ultimate form of divine truth |
| Muthaiyan vadivendra | Is the eternal form of Muthaiyan (Muruga), |
| Thaththuvam arindhen kandha | I came to realize this wisdom, O Skanda! |
| Thaththuvam arindhen kandha | I came to realize this wisdom, O Skanda! |
| Female | |
| Maadhumayaal maindhan | To witness the son of Goddess Uma |
| Maasi magam kaana | During the auspicious Maasi Magam festival, |
| Maanudam thiralgindradhu | Mankind gathers in vast crowds. |
| Maadhumayaal maindhan | To witness the son of Goddess Uma |
| Maasi magam kaana | During the auspicious Maasi Magam festival, |
| Maanudam thiralgindradhu | Mankind gathers in vast crowds. |
| Female | |
| Indha makkalin vinaiyenum | The divine hand that untangles |
| Sikkalai theerkkum karam | The intricate knots of people's karma |
| Sikkalil irukkindradhu | Resides in the holy shrine of Sikkal. |
| Karam sikkalil irukkindradhu | That grace-bestowing hand rests in Sikkal. |
| Male | |
| Azhagappan menikku | When adornments are offered to the handsome Lord Azhagappan, |
| Azhagu seithaal adhil | Within that divine form, |
| Arul neri jolikkindradhu | The path of righteous grace radiates brilliantly. |
| Thiru aandiappan kaalil | At the holy feet of Lord Aandiappan, |
| Aasigal pera vendi | To seek divine blessings, |
| Arasangam varugindradhu | Even kings and governments bow down and arrive. |
| Female | |
| Venthanal pol ezhundha | For those who writhe in agony |
| Vidhiyinil thudippaarkku | Under a fate burning like intense fire, |
| Sandhanam tharugindradhu | He bestows the soothing sandalwood paste. |
| Nalla veettu kulamagalai | Instructing the virtuous housewife of a noble home |
| Vilakketri vaikka cholli | To light the sacred lamp, |
| Kungumam idugindradhu | He blesses her with holy kumkum. |
| Mangala kungumam idugindradhu | He blesses her with auspicious kumkum. |
| Male | |
| Avanidam ponavarkku | For those who seek refuge in Him, |
| Avanai adaindhavarkku | For those who attain His divine lotus feet, |
| Yamanidam bayamillaiyae | There is no fear of Yama, the God of Death. |
| Andha sivanidam om endraal | If the great Shiva says 'Om', |
| Ivanidam porul ketppaan | He asks the inner meaning from this Lord, |
| Ivanukku mel illaiyae | There is none superior to Him! |
பாவக்கடைத் தெருவில்
படுத்திருந்த பாவியென்னை
ஞானக் கடல் தன்னில்
நடக்கவிட்ட வேல்முருகன்
ஆறுபடை நாயகனே
அவமதிக்கும் மானிடர்க்கு
மாறுதலைக் காட்டி மனம்
திருந்தும் வேல் முருகா
In the street of sinful trades,
To me, a sinner lying prone,
Into the ocean of divine wisdom,
You made me walk, O Vel Muruga!
O Lord of the six sacred abodes,
To mortals who treat divinity with disdain,
Showing them a profound transformation,
O Vel Muruga, you reform their hearts!
O Muruga!
சத்தியத் திருக்கோலம்
முத்தையன் வடிவென்ற
தத்துவம் அறிந்தேன் கந்தா
சத்தியத் திருக்கோலம்
முத்தையன் வடிவென்ற
தத்துவம் அறிந்தேன் கந்தா
That the ultimate form of divine truth
Is the eternal form of Muthaiyan (Muruga),
I came to realize this wisdom, O Skanda!
That the ultimate form of divine truth
Is the eternal form of Muthaiyan (Muruga),
I came to realize this wisdom, O Skanda!
பித்தனின் விளையாட்டுப்
பிழை பொறுத்தே உந்தன்
பேரருள் தந்தாய் கந்தா
Forgiving the divine playfulness of this mad seeker,
Pardoning all my flaws and misdeeds,
You showered your supreme grace, O Skanda!
கை சுமந்தாலென்ன
தலை சுமந்தாலென்ன
கந்தனைச் சுமக்கின்றது
அவன் கடன் தந்த என் மேனி
காலத்திலே வந்து
கடனையும் தீர்க்கின்றது
கடனையும் தீர்க்கின்றது
Whether carried by the hands,
Or borne upon the head,
That which carries Lord Skanda
Is this body lent to me by Him as a debt,
And in due course of time,
It repays and clears that loan.
It repays and clears that loan.
முருகா
சத்தியத் திருக்கோலம்
முத்தையன் வடிவென்ற
தத்துவம் அறிந்தேன் கந்தா
தத்துவம் அறிந்தேன் கந்தா
O Muruga!
That the ultimate form of divine truth
Is the eternal form of Muthaiyan (Muruga),
I came to realize this wisdom, O Skanda!
I came to realize this wisdom, O Skanda!
மாதுமையாள் மைந்தன்
மாசிமகம் காண
மானிடம் திரள்கின்றது
மாதுமையாள் மைந்தன்
மாசிமகம் காண
மானிடம் திரள்கின்றது
To witness the son of Goddess Uma
During the auspicious Maasi Magam festival,
Mankind gathers in vast crowds.
To witness the son of Goddess Uma
During the auspicious Maasi Magam festival,
Mankind gathers in vast crowds.
இந்த மக்களின் வினை என்னும்
சிக்கலைத் தீர்க்கும் கரம்
சிக்கலில் இருக்கின்றது
கரம் சிக்கலில் இருக்கின்றது
The divine hand that untangles
The intricate knots of people's karma
Resides in the holy shrine of Sikkal.
That grace-bestowing hand rests in Sikkal.
அழகப்பன் மேனிக்கு
அழகு செய்தால் அதில்
அருள் நெறி ஜொலிக்கின்றது
திரு ஆண்டியப்பன் காலில்
ஆசிகள் பெறவேண்டி
அரசாங்கம் வருகின்றது
When adornments are offered to the handsome Lord Azhagappan,
Within that divine form,
The path of righteous grace radiates brilliantly.
At the holy feet of Lord Aandiappan,
To seek divine blessings,
Even kings and governments bow down and arrive.
வெந்தணல் போல் எழுந்த
விதியினில் துடிப்போர்க்குச்
சந்தனம் தருகின்றது
நல்ல வீட்டுக் குலமகளை
விளக்கேற்றி வைக்கச் சொல்லி
குங்குமம் இடுகின்றது
மங்கல குங்குமம் இடுகின்றது
For those who writhe in agony
Under a fate burning like intense fire,
He bestows the soothing sandalwood paste.
Instructing the virtuous housewife of a noble home
To light the sacred lamp,
He blesses her with holy kumkum.
He blesses her with auspicious kumkum.
அவனிடம் போனவர்க்கு
அவனை அடைதவர்க்கு
எமனிடம் பயமில்லையே
அந்த சிவனிடம் ஓம் என்றால்
இவனிடம் பொருள் கேட்டான்
இவனுக்கு மேலில்லையே
For those who seek refuge in Him,
For those who attain His divine lotus feet,
There is no fear of Yama, the God of Death.
If the great Shiva says 'Om',
He asks the inner meaning from this Lord,
There is none superior to Him!
உண்டான ஆயுதங்கள்
ஒன்பது எதிர்த்தாலும்
தண்டாயுதம் காக்குமே
அவனைக் கொண்டாடும் பேருகளுக்கு
குறையாவும் ஓடிவிடும்
கோடானு கோடி வருமே....
கோடானு கோடி வருமே....
Paavakkadai theruvil
In the street of sinful trades,
Paduthirundha paavi enai
To me, a sinner lying prone,
Gnyanakkadal thannil
Into the ocean of divine wisdom,
Nadakka vitta vel muruga
You made me walk, O Vel Muruga!
Aarupadai nayaganae
O Lord of the six sacred abodes,
Avamadhikkum maanidarkku
To mortals who treat divinity with disdain,
Maarudhalai kaatti
Showing them a profound transformation,
Manam thiruthum vel Muruga
O Vel Muruga, you reform their hearts!
Muruga
O Muruga!
Sathiya thirukkolam
That the ultimate form of divine truth
Muthaiyan vadivendra
Is the eternal form of Muthaiyan (Muruga),
Thaththuvam arindhen kandha
I came to realize this wisdom, O Skanda!
Sathiya thirukkolam
That the ultimate form of divine truth
Muthaiyan vadivendra
Is the eternal form of Muthaiyan (Muruga),
Thaththuvam arindhen kandha
I came to realize this wisdom, O Skanda!
Piththanin vilayaattu
Forgiving the divine playfulness of this mad seeker,
Pizhai poruthae undhan
Pardoning all my flaws and misdeeds,
Perarul thandhaai kandha
You showered your supreme grace, O Skanda!
Kai sumandhaal enna
Whether carried by the hands,
Thalai sumandhaal enna
Or borne upon the head,
Kandhanai sumakkindradhu
That which carries Lord Skanda
Avan kadan thandha en meni
Is this body lent to me by Him as a debt,
Kaalathilae vandhu
And in due course of time,
Kadanaiyum theerkkindrathu
It repays and clears that loan.
Kadanaiyum theerkkindrathu
It repays and clears that loan.
Muruga
O Muruga!
Sathiya thirukkolam
That the ultimate form of divine truth
Muthaiyan vadivendra
Is the eternal form of Muthaiyan (Muruga),
Thaththuvam arindhen kandha
I came to realize this wisdom, O Skanda!
Thaththuvam arindhen kandha
I came to realize this wisdom, O Skanda!
Maadhumayaal maindhan
To witness the son of Goddess Uma
Maasi magam kaana
During the auspicious Maasi Magam festival,
Maanudam thiralgindradhu
Mankind gathers in vast crowds.
Maadhumayaal maindhan
To witness the son of Goddess Uma
Maasi magam kaana
During the auspicious Maasi Magam festival,
Maanudam thiralgindradhu
Mankind gathers in vast crowds.
Indha makkalin vinaiyenum
The divine hand that untangles
Sikkalai theerkkum karam
The intricate knots of people's karma
Sikkalil irukkindradhu
Resides in the holy shrine of Sikkal.
Karam sikkalil irukkindradhu
That grace-bestowing hand rests in Sikkal.
Azhagappan menikku
When adornments are offered to the handsome Lord Azhagappan,
Azhagu seithaal adhil
Within that divine form,
Arul neri jolikkindradhu
The path of righteous grace radiates brilliantly.
Thiru aandiappan kaalil
At the holy feet of Lord Aandiappan,
Aasigal pera vendi
To seek divine blessings,
Arasangam varugindradhu
Even kings and governments bow down and arrive.
Venthanal pol ezhundha
For those who writhe in agony
Vidhiyinil thudippaarkku
Under a fate burning like intense fire,
Sandhanam tharugindradhu
He bestows the soothing sandalwood paste.
Nalla veettu kulamagalai
Instructing the virtuous housewife of a noble home
Vilakketri vaikka cholli
To light the sacred lamp,
Kungumam idugindradhu
He blesses her with holy kumkum.
Mangala kungumam idugindradhu
He blesses her with auspicious kumkum.
Avanidam ponavarkku
For those who seek refuge in Him,
Avanai adaindhavarkku
For those who attain His divine lotus feet,
Yamanidam bayamillaiyae
There is no fear of Yama, the God of Death.
Andha sivanidam om endraal
If the great Shiva says 'Om',
Ivanidam porul ketppaan
He asks the inner meaning from this Lord,
Ivanukku mel illaiyae
There is none superior to Him!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This devotional hymn sung in praise of Lord Muruga highlights the transforming power of divine grace. The poet reflects on his humble, sinful origin and how Muruga elevated him into a path of spiritual enlightenment ('Gnyanakkadal'). The song references various sacred abodes and forms of Muruga, such as Sikkal (where Muruga receives the Vel to destroy karma/evils), Palani (Aandiappan), and the legend of Muruga explaining the cosmic meaning of 'Om' (Pranava Mantra) to His father Lord Shiva. Through vivid imagery, lyricist Kannadasan emphasizes that total surrender to Muruga removes all worldly afflictions, purifies karmic debts, conquers the fear of mortality (Yama), and brings peace, prosperity, and spiritual salvation to devotees regardless of their stature.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Slepukal / Pun (Wordplay / Yamakam)
“Indha makkalin vinaiyenum Sikkalai theerkkum karam Sikkalil irukkindradhu”
The word 'Sikkal' is used poetically as both the name of the holy temple town (Sikkal Singaravelan) and as a noun meaning 'entanglement/trouble' ('vinaiyenum sikkalai... karam sikkalil irukkindradhu').
Metaphor (Uruvagamdhu)
“Venthanal pol ezhundha Vidhiyinil thudippaarkku Sandhanam tharugindradhu”
Comparing karmic burden/fate to a raging fire ('Venthanal') and the Lord's relief/grace to soothing sandalwood ('Sandhanam').
Emona / Alliteration (Monai)
“Maadhumayaal maindhan Maasi magam kaana Maanudam thiralgindradhu”
Repetition of initial consonants like 'M' across consecutive lines (Maadhumayaal / Maasi / Maanudam).
Anaphora / Repetition (Eyalbu)
“Kai sumandhaal enna Thalai sumandhaal enna”
Repetition of rhetorical phrases comparing ways of carrying the deity ('Kai sumandhaal enna, Thalai sumandhaal enna').
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Trivia
The lyricist Kannadasan was well-known for integrating profound Saiva Siddhanta philosophy into accessible movie devotional songs. In this track, he cleverly references legendary Murugan temples: Sikkal (known for the divine Vel), Palani (where Muruga appears as Thiru Aandiappan in a simple ascetic attire), and Swamimalai (where Muruga turned Guru to Lord Shiva to explain the Pranava Mantra 'Om').
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