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Palabishegam

From Pistha – 1997 Film · 1997

Lyricist
Kalidasan
Singers
Unnikrishnan, Chorus
Music director
S. A. Rajkumar
Movie name
Pistha – 1997 Film
Movie release year
1997
Lyrics added on
6 Sept 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Pal abishegam
Chorus :Saamikku
Male :Nei abishegam
Chorus :Saamikku
Male :Malar abishegam
Chorus :Saamikku
Male :Thaen abishegam
Chorus :Saamikku
Male :Sandhana abishegam
Chorus :Saamikku
Male :Avulum malarum
Chorus :Saamikku
Male :Muthina thaenga
Chorus :Saamikku
Male :Karpoora deepam
Chorus :Saamikku
Male :Kaani ponnum
Chorus :Saamikku
Male :Ellaam ellaam
Chorus :Saamikku
{Thannan naadhinam
Thannan naadhinam
Saranam ayyappaa
Chorus :Saranam ayyappaa} (2)
Vizhiyaavum oliyaana
Guruve en swami
Unai paadum uyir nadham
Saranam ayyappaa
Vazhiyaavum thuniayaaga
Varugindra saashthaan
Manamae un malar peedam
Saranam ayyappaa
Sutha sudar maniyae
Chorus :Ayyappaa
Male :Bakthi pasunganiyae
Chorus :Ayyappaa
Male :Nitha pournamiyae
Chorus :Ayyappaa
Male :Sithak kulirpaniyae
Chorus :Ayyappaa
{Saranam ayyappaa
Swami ayyappaa} (2)
{Thannan naadhinam
Thannan naadhinam
Saranam ayyappaa
Chorus :Saranam ayyappaa} (2)
Aayiram kodi
Sooriyan koodi
Sergindra thaethi
Magarama jothi
Deepathai thaangum
Thiriyinai pola
Ayyanai sumanthen
Anbu nenjaalae
Moolamum enna naanariyen
Chorus :Swami ayyappaa
Male :Mudivugal enna naanariyen
Chorus :Swami ayyappaa
Vazhkindra vazhvu
Ondru mattum
Ayyappan arulena nangariven
Arulvizhi malarmugam
Adhu endhan manasugam
Isai enum ezhu swaram
Enakadhu pugal tharum
Manikanda mandhiram
Ulagil nirandharam
{Swami ayyappaa
Saranam ayyappaa} (2)
{Thannan naadhinam
Thannan naadhinam
Saranam ayyappaa
Chorus :Saranam ayyappaa} (2)
Harihara sudhanae
Arulmigu thavamae
Nanthanan avane aavaan
Swami pon ayyappa
Saranam pon ayyappa
Kaniyuru mugamae
Piniyoru karamae
Kaliyuga varamae vaa vaa
Swami pon ayyappa
Saranam pon ayyappa
Bakthi thamarai
Muthi thaenthuli
Thiththippagiyadhae
Siththathaal athan
Piththathaal dhinam
Kaththi kooviyathae
{Saami dhindhakathom
Ayyappa dhindhakathom} (2)
Vinil illaadha
Vinai aruthiruvae
Mannil unnaadaana
Manikanda guruvae
Swamiyae …
Saranam ayyappaa
Sndai kottavudan
Singi thatta
Adhu andham thottu
Bagirandhaa mutta undhan
Anbu mottuvida
Thunbam vittuvida
Innum kattupada
Inban vattamida
Siva siva saivamum
Hari hari vainavam
Ivai ini valamvarum
Azhagiya thiruthalam
Oru malaiyae
Guru malaiyae arivaai
Adhai adainthaal thuyarillayae
Podhuvaai
Sivan maganae
Thiru oliyaai varuvaai
Pari sudhanae
Anuthinamum
Arul tharuvaai…
Swamiye …
Saranam ayyappaa
Swamiyappa ayyappa
Saranam appa ayyappaa
Pandhala raja ayyappaa
Pambha vaasaa ayyyappaa
Swamiye ayyappo
Ayyappo swamiye
Swamiye …
Saranam ayyappaa
Thannan naadhinam
Thannan naadhinam
Saranam ayyappaa
Saranam ayyappaa
Milk offering
Chorus: For the Lord
Male: Ghee offering
Chorus: For the Lord
Male: Flower offering
Chorus: For the Lord
Male: Honey offering
Chorus: For the Lord
Male: Sandalwood offering
Chorus: For the Lord
Male: Beaten rice and puffed grain
Chorus: For the Lord
Male: Ripe coconut
Chorus: For the Lord
Male: Camphor flame
Chorus: For the Lord
Male: Pieces of gold
Chorus: For the Lord
Male: Everything, everything
Chorus: For the Lord
Thannan naadhinam
Thannan naadhinam
I surrender to you, Ayyappa
Chorus: I surrender to you, Ayyappa
You who are the light in every eye,
O Master, my Lord!
The life melody that sings of you—
I surrender to you, Ayyappa!
Coming as my path and as my guide,
is Lord Sastha!
My heart is your floral altar,
I surrender to you, Ayyappa!
Pure radiant jewel!
Chorus: Ayyappa!
Male: Sweet, tender fruit of devotion!
Chorus: Ayyappa!
Male: Eternal full moon!
Chorus: Ayyappa!
Male: Soothing mist for the soul!
Chorus: Ayyappa!
I surrender to you, Ayyappa!
Lord Ayyappa!
Thannan naadhinam
Thannan naadhinam
I surrender to you, Ayyappa
Chorus: I surrender to you, Ayyappa
Thousands of millions of
suns gathering together
on that sacred day,
as the holy Makara Jyothi light!
Like the wick
that holds the flame,
I carry the Lord within me
with a loving heart.
I do not know where I began,
Chorus: Lord Ayyappa!
Male: I do not know how it will end,
Chorus: Lord Ayyappa!
But the life that I live,
this one thing I know:
it is entirely by Ayyappan's grace!
Your gracious eyes and blooming face
bring peace and joy to my heart.
The seven notes of music
may bring me fame,
but the sacred chant of Manikandan
is eternal in this world!
Lord Ayyappa!
I surrender to you, Ayyappa!
Thannan naadhinam
Thannan naadhinam
I surrender to you, Ayyappa
Chorus: I surrender to you, Ayyappa
Son of Hari and Hara,
embodiment of sacred penance!
He is the beloved divine child,
Lord golden Ayyappa!
Refuge in golden Ayyappa!
Sweet, glowing face,
hand that heals all suffering,
boon of the Kali age, come, O come!
Lord golden Ayyappa!
Refuge in golden Ayyappa!
The lotus of devotion,
the sweet nectar drop of salvation,
has tasted so divine!
With a mind
consumed by love for you each day,
my soul calls out your name!
Swami thinthakathom
Ayyappa thinthakathom
Incomparable even in the heavens,
sacred presence that cuts away all karma,
you who walked among us on earth,
Manikanda, our divine Master!
Swamiye...
Saranam Ayyappa!
As the drums beat,
and the cymbals clash,
reaching to the skies,
echoing across the universe,
may your love blossom,
may all sorrow leave,
bound ever closer to you,
while happiness surrounds us!
The 'Shiva Shiva' of Shaivism,
the 'Hari Hari' of Vaishnavism,
both circle in worship
at this beautiful holy shrine!
There is only one sacred mountain,
know it as the Master's mountain!
Once you reach it, there is no grief,
for anyone at all.
O Son of Shiva,
arrive as a sacred light!
O divine Son,
every single day,
shower your grace upon us...
Swamiye...
Saranam Ayyappa!
Swami Appa, Ayyappa!
Saranam Appa, Ayyappa!
King of Pandalam, Ayyappa!
Dweller of the Pamba river, Ayyappa!
Swamiye Ayyappo!
Ayyappo Swamiye!
Swamiye...
Saranam Ayyappa!
Thannan naadhinam
Thannan naadhinam
Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Pal abishegam' from the 1997 Tamil film 'Pistha' is a grand devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Ayyappan. It enumerates traditional ritualistic offerings (abishegam) such as milk, ghee, honey, flowers, sandalwood, and camphor light, establishing a atmosphere of complete spiritual surrender (saranam). The lyrics portray Lord Ayyappan as the ultimate guru, the embodiment of the sacred Makara Jyothi light, and the compassionate deity who cures spiritual and worldly ailments. Furthermore, the song highlights Ayyappan's unique role as 'Harihara sudhan' (the son of Vishnu and Shiva), symbolizing the harmonious synthesis of Shaivism and Vaishnavism. The devotee expresses complete faith that their life and happiness are governed solely by Ayyappan's divine grace.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetitive Chorus Call

Chorus :Saamikku

The word 'Saamikku' is systematically repeated after each offering in the opening verse, reinforcing the act of surrender and offering to the deity.

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Manamae un malar peedam

'Manamae un malar peedam' compares the devotee's mind/heart directly to a floral altar where the Lord resides.

Simile (Uwamai)

Deepathai thaangum thiriyinai pola

'Deepathai thaangum thiriyinai pola Ayyanai sumanthen' compares carrying Lord Ayyappan in one's heart to a cotton wick supporting a lamp's flame.

Alliteration & Rhyme (Monai and Ethirai)

Siva siva saivamum

'Siva siva saivamum Hari hari vainavam' uses euphonic repetition and alliteration to highlight the unity of Shaivism and Vaishnavism.

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Trivia

Composed by S. A. Rajkumar for the Karthik-starrer 'Pistha' (1997), this song transcended its film context to become an authentic and widely played devotional chant during the annual Sabarimala pilgrimage season across Tamil Nadu.

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