Pakkarai Visithiramani
From Arunagirinathar · 1964
- Lyricist
- Arunagirinathar
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- T. R. Pappa
- Details
- Arunagirinathar1964
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Haa…aaa…aaa…. | Haa…aaa…aaa…. |
| Pakkarai visithiramani porkalanai itta nadai | The peacock that walks gracefully with decorative saddles, wonderful gems, and golden ornaments, |
| Patchi enum ukkurathuragamum neepa | The fierce steed known as the divine bird, and the worn Kadamba floral garland, |
| Pakkarai visithiramani porkalanai itta nadai | The peacock that walks gracefully with decorative saddles, wonderful gems, and golden ornaments, |
| Patchi enum ukkurathuragamum neepa | The fierce steed known as the divine bird, and the worn Kadamba floral garland, |
| Pakkuva malar thodaiyum akkuvadu pattozhiya | The garland of mature blossoms, and the sharp spear that destroys all karmic suffering, |
| Patturuva vittu arul kai vadivelum | The graceful sharp Vel in Your hand that pierced through the mountain, |
| Male | |
| Thikku adhu madhikka varu | The rooster banner that is revered in all directions, |
| Kukkudamum ratchai tharum | The rooster that grants divine protection, |
| Sittru adiyum muttriya panniru thozhum | Your small sacred feet, and Your mature twelve strong shoulders, |
| Thikku adhu madhikka varu | The rooster banner that is revered in all directions, |
| Kukkudamum ratchai tharum | The rooster that grants divine protection, |
| Sittru adiyum muttriya panniru thozhum | Your small sacred feet, and Your mature twelve strong shoulders, |
| Seipadhiyum vaithu uyar thirupugazh viruppamodu | Enshrine all these in my heart and grant me the intense desire to sing Thiruppugazh, |
| Seppena enakku arul sei maravenae | Grace me to recite them clearly so that I never forget You! |
| Male | |
| Ikku avarai narkanigal | Sugarcane, lablab beans, good delicious fruits, |
| Sarkkarai paruppudan nei | Jaggery sugar, lentils cooked with pure ghee, |
| Ell pori aval thuvarai ilaneer | Sesame seeds, puffed rice, flattened rice, pigeon peas, and tender coconut water, |
| Ikku avarai narkanigal | Sugarcane, lablab beans, good delicious fruits, |
| Sarkkarai paruppudan nei | Jaggery sugar, lentils cooked with pure ghee, |
| Ell pori aval thuvarai ilaneer | Sesame seeds, puffed rice, flattened rice, pigeon peas, and tender coconut water, |
| Vandu echil payiru appa vagai pacharisipittu | Bee-tasted green gram, sweet appam varieties, raw rice flour snack (pittu), |
| Vellaripazham idipalvagai thani moolam | Cucumber fruit, various pounded grain delicacies, and unique edible roots, |
| Male | |
| Mikka adisil kadalai | Abundant cooked rice, chickpeas, |
| Patchanam enakkol oru | Consuming all these delicious offerings as food, |
| Vikkinasamarththan enum arul aazhi | He who is the ocean of grace, capable of removing all obstacles (Lord Ganesha), |
| Mikka adisil kadalai | Abundant cooked rice, chickpeas, |
| Patchanam enakkol oru | Consuming all these delicious offerings as food, |
| Vikkinasamarththan enum arul aazhi | He who is the ocean of grace, capable of removing all obstacles (Lord Ganesha), |
| Verppa kudila sadila vil paramar appar arul | The noble one born of Lord Shiva—who has mountain-like matted locks and holds the bow, |
| Vithaga maruppu udaiya perumaalae | O Great Lord Murugan, who is the younger brother of the wise single-tusked Lord Ganesha! |
ஹா.....ஆஅ.....ஆஅ......
பக்கரை விசித்ரமணி பொற்கலனை இட்ட நடை
பட்சி எனும் உக்ரதுரகமும் நீபப்
பக்கரை விசித்ரமணி பொற்கலனை இட்ட நடை
பட்சி எனும் உக்ரதுரகமும் நீபப்
பக்குவ மலர்த் தொடையும் அக்குவடு பட்டு ஒழிய
பட்டு உருவ விட்டு அருள் கை வடிவேலும்
Haa…aaa…aaa….
The peacock that walks gracefully with decorative saddles, wonderful gems, and golden ornaments,
The fierce steed known as the divine bird, and the worn Kadamba floral garland,
The peacock that walks gracefully with decorative saddles, wonderful gems, and golden ornaments,
The fierce steed known as the divine bird, and the worn Kadamba floral garland,
The garland of mature blossoms, and the sharp spear that destroys all karmic suffering,
The graceful sharp Vel in Your hand that pierced through the mountain,
திக்கு அது மதிக்க வரு குக்குடமும் ரட்சை தரும்
சிற்று அடியும் முற்றிய பன்னிரு தோளும்
திக்கு அது மதிக்க வரு குக்குடமும் ரட்சை தரும்
சிற்று அடியும் முற்றிய பன்னிரு தோளும்
செய்ப்பதியும் வைத்து உயர் திருப்புகழ் விருப்பமொடு
செப்பு என எனக்கு அருள்கை மறவேனே
The rooster banner that is revered in all directions,
The rooster that grants divine protection,
Your small sacred feet, and Your mature twelve strong shoulders,
The rooster banner that is revered in all directions,
The rooster that grants divine protection,
Your small sacred feet, and Your mature twelve strong shoulders,
Enshrine all these in my heart and grant me the intense desire to sing Thiruppugazh,
Grace me to recite them clearly so that I never forget You!
இக்கு, அவரை, நற்கனிகள்,
சர்க்கரை, பருப்புடன் நெய்
எள், பொரி, அவல், துவரை இளநீர்
இக்கு, அவரை, நற்கனிகள்,
சர்க்கரை, பருப்புடன் நெய்
எள், பொரி, அவல், துவரை இளநீர்
வண்டு எச்சில், பயறு, அப்ப வகை, பச்சரிசி பிட்டு
வெள்ளரிப் பழம், இடிப் பல்வகை, தனிமூலம்
Sugarcane, lablab beans, good delicious fruits,
Jaggery sugar, lentils cooked with pure ghee,
Sesame seeds, puffed rice, flattened rice, pigeon peas, and tender coconut water,
Sugarcane, lablab beans, good delicious fruits,
Jaggery sugar, lentils cooked with pure ghee,
Sesame seeds, puffed rice, flattened rice, pigeon peas, and tender coconut water,
Bee-tasted green gram, sweet appam varieties, raw rice flour snack (pittu),
Cucumber fruit, various pounded grain delicacies, and unique edible roots,
மிக்க அடிசில், கடலை,
பட்சணம் எனக்கொள் ஒரு
விக்கிந சமர்த்தன் எனும் அருள் ஆழி
மிக்க அடிசில், கடலை,
பட்சணம் எனக்கொள் ஒரு
விக்கிந சமர்த்தன் எனும் அருள் ஆழி
வெற்ப! குடிலச் சடில வில் பரமர் அப்பர் அருள்
வித்தக! மருப்பு உடைய பெருமாளே!
Abundant cooked rice, chickpeas,
Consuming all these delicious offerings as food,
He who is the ocean of grace, capable of removing all obstacles (Lord Ganesha),
Abundant cooked rice, chickpeas,
Consuming all these delicious offerings as food,
He who is the ocean of grace, capable of removing all obstacles (Lord Ganesha),
The noble one born of Lord Shiva—who has mountain-like matted locks and holds the bow,
O Great Lord Murugan, who is the younger brother of the wise single-tusked Lord Ganesha!
Haa…aaa…aaa….
Haa…aaa…aaa….
Pakkarai visithiramani porkalanai itta nadai
The peacock that walks gracefully with decorative saddles, wonderful gems, and golden ornaments,
Patchi enum ukkurathuragamum neepa
The fierce steed known as the divine bird, and the worn Kadamba floral garland,
Pakkarai visithiramani porkalanai itta nadai
The peacock that walks gracefully with decorative saddles, wonderful gems, and golden ornaments,
Patchi enum ukkurathuragamum neepa
The fierce steed known as the divine bird, and the worn Kadamba floral garland,
Pakkuva malar thodaiyum akkuvadu pattozhiya
The garland of mature blossoms, and the sharp spear that destroys all karmic suffering,
Patturuva vittu arul kai vadivelum
The graceful sharp Vel in Your hand that pierced through the mountain,
Thikku adhu madhikka varu
The rooster banner that is revered in all directions,
Kukkudamum ratchai tharum
The rooster that grants divine protection,
Sittru adiyum muttriya panniru thozhum
Your small sacred feet, and Your mature twelve strong shoulders,
Thikku adhu madhikka varu
The rooster banner that is revered in all directions,
Kukkudamum ratchai tharum
The rooster that grants divine protection,
Sittru adiyum muttriya panniru thozhum
Your small sacred feet, and Your mature twelve strong shoulders,
Seipadhiyum vaithu uyar thirupugazh viruppamodu
Enshrine all these in my heart and grant me the intense desire to sing Thiruppugazh,
Seppena enakku arul sei maravenae
Grace me to recite them clearly so that I never forget You!
Ikku avarai narkanigal
Sugarcane, lablab beans, good delicious fruits,
Sarkkarai paruppudan nei
Jaggery sugar, lentils cooked with pure ghee,
Ell pori aval thuvarai ilaneer
Sesame seeds, puffed rice, flattened rice, pigeon peas, and tender coconut water,
Ikku avarai narkanigal
Sugarcane, lablab beans, good delicious fruits,
Sarkkarai paruppudan nei
Jaggery sugar, lentils cooked with pure ghee,
Ell pori aval thuvarai ilaneer
Sesame seeds, puffed rice, flattened rice, pigeon peas, and tender coconut water,
Vandu echil payiru appa vagai pacharisipittu
Bee-tasted green gram, sweet appam varieties, raw rice flour snack (pittu),
Vellaripazham idipalvagai thani moolam
Cucumber fruit, various pounded grain delicacies, and unique edible roots,
Mikka adisil kadalai
Abundant cooked rice, chickpeas,
Patchanam enakkol oru
Consuming all these delicious offerings as food,
Vikkinasamarththan enum arul aazhi
He who is the ocean of grace, capable of removing all obstacles (Lord Ganesha),
Mikka adisil kadalai
Abundant cooked rice, chickpeas,
Patchanam enakkol oru
Consuming all these delicious offerings as food,
Vikkinasamarththan enum arul aazhi
He who is the ocean of grace, capable of removing all obstacles (Lord Ganesha),
Verppa kudila sadila vil paramar appar arul
The noble one born of Lord Shiva—who has mountain-like matted locks and holds the bow,
Vithaga maruppu udaiya perumaalae
O Great Lord Murugan, who is the younger brother of the wise single-tusked Lord Ganesha!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic Thiruppugazh hymn composed by Saint Arunagirinathar is a deeply devotional prayer addressed to Lord Murugan. The poet praises Lord Murugan's majestic peacock mount, the radiant divine spear (Vel), the rooster banner, His tender lotus feet, and His twelve mighty shoulders. He prays to the Lord to grant him the supreme grace and unwavering devotion to constantly sing the praises of Thiruppugazh without ever forgetting Him. In the second half, Arunagirinathar vividly catalogs a vast and delicious feast offered to Lord Ganesha (the remover of obstacles), including sugarcane, fruits, ghee, rice flour snacks, and honey. He concludes by addressing Lord Murugan as the divine younger brother of the wise, single-tusked Lord Ganesha and the son of Lord Shiva, seeking His eternal blessings.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Santham (Rhythmic Meter)
“Pakkarai visithiramani porkalanai itta nadai”
The verse follows a strict Thiruppugazh rhythmic sandham pattern (Thana Thana Thana Thana), creating a fast-paced, highly musical beat ideal for devotional chanting.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Pakkarai visithiramani porkalanai itta nadai”
The second consonant 'k' ('kka') is repeated across multiple lines (Pakkarai, Patchi, Pakkuva, Patturuva), providing internal phonetic harmony.
Enumeration / Imagery
“Ikku avarai narkanigal Sarkkarai paruppudan nei Ell pori aval thuvarai ilaneer”
An elaborate cataloging of over 15 distinct traditional food items and offerings given to Lord Ganesha, creating vivid sensory imagery.
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Thikku adhu madhikka varu Kukkudamum ratchai tharum”
Refrain and repeated line renditions in classical musical delivery emphasize the greatness of the rooster banner and Lord Ganesha's grace.
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Trivia
This hymn is one of Saint Arunagirinathar's most celebrated Thiruppugazh compositions. It is famous in Tamil literature for uniquely listing over 20 culinary delicacies offered to Lord Ganesha in a single stanza. In the 1964 biographical film 'Arunagirinathar', this song was brilliantly rendered by T. M. Soundararajan under the music direction of T. R. Pappa, becoming an iconic devotional track across Tamil Nadu.
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