Sivam Sivam
From Manikarnika (The Queen of Jhansi) · 2019
- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Music director
- Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
- Details
- Manikarnika (The Queen of Jhansi)2019
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Ooooohmmm… | Ommm... |
| Sivaaya namaha | Salutations to Lord Shiva. |
| Chorus | |
| Jadaamudi avizhndhida | As the matted locks untie, |
| Vizhundha gangai paaindhida | And the fallen River Ganges flows forth, |
| Kazhuthil thoongum naagamoo | The serpent resting on Your neck, |
| Vizhithezhundhu paarthida | Awakens and looks upon, |
| Idakkaiyil udukkaiyai | Holding the damaru drum in the left hand, |
| Nadakkum indha thaandavathai | As this majestic cosmic dance (Thaandavam) occurs, |
| Vinnum mannum kandida | Observed by both heaven and earth. |
| Chorus | |
| Thirakkum netri kannil pattu | Touched by the third eye opening on Your forehead, |
| Arakkarum erindhida | The demons are reduced to ashes, |
| Therikkum andha theeyilae | In that sparks-flying fire, |
| Iruttu yaavum theerndhida | All darkness comes to an end. |
| Erikkum thee thanithida | As the burning fire cools down, |
| Ilambirai anindhida | Adorned with the young crescent moon, |
| Pirakkum ondru irakkum endru | Declaring that whatever is born must die, |
| Un chinam uraithida | Your divine rage proclaims this truth. |
| Chorus | |
| Umaiyaval than kaadhalaal | Through Her deep love, Goddess Parvati, |
| Perunj chinathai aatrida | Soothes Your immense fury, |
| Thavangalaindha njaaniyar | While sages engrossed in penance, |
| Thudhithu unnai potrida | Chant hymns and praise You. |
| Panipporuppin meedhu | Upon the snowy mountain (Kailash), |
| Nee chinam kulirndhu veetrida | You rest peacefully, Your anger cooled, |
| Emakku ingu kaavalaai | As our protector here, |
| Vaeraarai naangal yaetrida… | Whom else shall we accept? |
| Chorus | |
| Namachivaaya naamathai | The sacred name 'Namah Shivaya', |
| Naam ucharikkum podhilae | Whenever we chant it, |
| Namakkul inbam paayumae | Joy rushes within us, |
| Manakkalathin meedhilae | Over the arena of our minds. |
| Pugazhndhu unnai paadinom | We sang praising You, |
| Un thaandavam mudindhida | May Your cosmic dance conclude, |
| Puyal mudindha boomiyaai | Like the earth after a storm calms down, |
| Avvinnumae vidindhida | And that sky dawns anew. |
| Chorus | |
| Kazhuthanindha vaasugi | The snake Vasuki worn around Your neck, |
| Em aanavam unarthida | Makes us realize our pride, |
| Udal anindha tholumae | And the animal skin adorning Your body, |
| Em acham yaavum neekkida | Dispels all our fear. |
| Karam piditha choolamoo | The trident held in Your hand, |
| Moologam motham aandida | Rules over all the three worlds, |
| Varam kodukka unnai | To bestow boons upon us, |
| Yaam thavam kidandhu vendida | We perform deep penance and pray to You. |
| Chorus | |
| Thalai ani ilambirai | The crescent moon adorning Your head, |
| Em nenjilae erindhida | Shines bright within our hearts, |
| Karunira chadaamudi | Your dark matted hair, |
| Ivvandamaai virindhida | Spreads out across this entire universe. |
| Av vaanaloaga thaevarum | The celestial beings of the heavenly realm, |
| Un paadham rendai thaedida | Seek Your divine pair of feet, |
| Unai vanangum podhilae | When worshiping You, |
| Manam magizhndhu aadida | Their hearts rejoice and dance. |
| Chorus | |
| Ohmm namashiva ohmm | Ohm Namah Shivaya Ohm |
| Shiva shiva ohmmm | Shiva Shiva Ohm |
| Shiva shiva shivaaya nama ohmmmm | Shiva Shiva Shivaaya Namah Ohm |
| Nama shiva ohmm | Namah Shiva Ohm |
| Shiva shiva ohmmm | Shiva Shiva Ohm |
| Chorus | |
| Mukkannanin nudhalvizhi | The third eye on the forehead of the three-eyed Lord, |
| Chinathilae thirandhida | Opens in intense anger, |
| Manathinai keduthidum | To destroy the desire that corrupts the mind, |
| Akkaamanai posukkida | Burning Kamadeva to ashes. |
| Malaimagal mulaigalil | Resting on the mountain daughter's (Parvati) bosom, |
| Kalaibadaitha naesanae | O beloved lover filled with artistic grace, |
| Nilaiyillaadha vaazhvilae | In this impermanent life, |
| Nilaiyendraana eesanae | You are the everlasting Lord. |
| Chorus | |
| Shivam shivam shivam shivam | Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam |
| Azhippadhum shivam shivam | Even destruction is Shivam Shivam |
| Shivam shivam shivam shivam | Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam |
| Azhippadhum shivam shivam | Even destruction is Shivam Shivam |
| Shivam shivam shivam shivam | Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam |
| Engengumae shivam shivam | Everywhere is Shivam Shivam |
| Shivam shivam shivam shivam | Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam |
| Em nenjilum shivam shivam | In our hearts too, it is Shivam Shivam |
| Chorus | |
| Om nama shivaaya…(6) | Om Namah Shivaya... (6 times) |
| Male | |
| …………………………. | |
| Chorus | |
| Neelgindra vaanin neelamae | The blue hue of the expanding sky, |
| Vaazhgindra vaazhvin moolamae | The source of all living existence, |
| Oozhneekki kaakkum choolamae | The trident that protects by removing karmic fate, |
| Njaalathai vellum kaalamae | The eternal Time that conquers the world, |
| Aanandhang kondu thaandavam | With bliss, the cosmic dance (Thaandavam), |
| Nee aadugindra kaatchiyai | The magnificent spectacle of Your dance, |
| Aadaamal nindru kaangirom | We stand motionless and behold, |
| Nee aatchi cheiyum maatchiyai | The majesty of Your divine reign. |
| Chorus | |
| Veruppugal aruthanai | You severed hatreds, |
| Viruppugal udhirthanai | You shed desires, |
| Neruppugal erikkaiyil | While the fires burned, |
| Pugazh thugal unarthinai | You made us realize fame is mere dust. |
| Kazhuthil naagam kondanai | You wore the serpent around Your neck, |
| Vizhungi nanju undanai | You swallowed and consumed the deadly poison, |
| Umaikku thaegam thandhanai | You gave half Your body to Goddess Uma, |
| Emakku neeyae chindhanai | You alone are our constant thought. |
| Chorus | |
| Andathai aalum nathanae | O Lord who rules the universe, |
| Muttrum unarndha chithanae | O enlightened Siddha who fully comprehends all, |
| Nidham nigazhthum nithanae | O eternal Lord who manifests every day, |
| Thiruthidum aruthanae | O rare master who corrects and purifies, |
| Aruthidum karuthanae | O wise thinker who severs attachments, |
| Uruthidum cherukkinai | The troubling arrogance within, |
| Niruthidum oruthanae | O unique Lord who halts it! |
| Chorus | |
| Udukkaiyai edukkaiyil | When You hold the damaru drum, |
| Idumbaigal nadungidum | Sufferings tremble in fear, |
| Arakkanae un paarvaiyil | O mighty destroyer, before Your glance, |
| Thurakkamae adangidum | Even renunciation bows down. |
| Mukkannan undhan paarvaiyaal | By the gaze of You, the three-eyed Lord, |
| Thikkettum chodhi aagumae | All eight directions light up with divine radiance, |
| Mukkodu itta netriyaal | By Your forehead marked with three holy ash lines, |
| Mukkaalam attru pogumae | The constraints of all three times dissolve. |
| Male | |
| Shivam shivam shivam shivam | Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam |
| Eduppadhum shivam shivam | Beginning is Shivam Shivam |
| Shivam shivam shivam shivam | Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam |
| Mudippadhum shivam shivam | Completion is Shivam Shivam |
| Shivam shivam shivam shivam | Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam |
| Azhippadhum shivam shivam | Destruction is Shivam Shivam |
| Shivam shivam shivam shivam | Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam |
| Azhippadhum shivam shivam | Destruction is Shivam Shivam |
| Chorus | |
| Shivam shivam shivam shivam | Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam |
| Vinnengilum shivam shivam | Throughout the heavens, it is Shivam Shivam |
| Shivam shivam shivam shivam | Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam |
| Mannengilum shivam shivam | Throughout the earth, it is Shivam Shivam |
| Shivam shivam shivam shivam | Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam |
| Engengumae shivam shivam | Everywhere is Shivam Shivam |
| Shivam shivam shivam shivam | Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam |
| Em nenjilum shivam shivam | In our hearts too, it is Shivam Shivam |
ஊஊஹ்ம்ம்....
சிவாய நமஹ
Ommm...
Salutations to Lord Shiva.
ஜடாமுடி அவிழ்ந்திட
விழுந்த கங்கை பாய்ந்திட
கழுத்தில் தூங்கும் நாகமோ
விழித்தெழுந்து பார்த்திட
இடக்கையில் உடுக்கையை
எடுத்து நீ அடித்திட
நடக்கும் இந்தத் தாண்டவத்தை
விண்ணும் மண்ணும் கண்டிட
As the matted locks untie,
And the fallen River Ganges flows forth,
The serpent resting on Your neck,
Awakens and looks upon,
Holding the damaru drum in the left hand,
As this majestic cosmic dance (Thaandavam) occurs,
Observed by both heaven and earth.
திறக்கும் நெற்றிக் கண்ணில் பட்டு
அரக்கரும் எரிந்திட
தெறிக்கும் அந்தத் தீயிலே
இருட்டு யாவும் தீர்ந்திட
எரிக்கும் தீ தணித்திட
இளம்பிறை அணிந்திட
பிறக்கும் ஒன்று இறக்கும் என்று
உன் சினம் உரைத்திட
Touched by the third eye opening on Your forehead,
The demons are reduced to ashes,
In that sparks-flying fire,
All darkness comes to an end.
As the burning fire cools down,
Adorned with the young crescent moon,
Declaring that whatever is born must die,
Your divine rage proclaims this truth.
உமையவள் தன் காதலால்
பெருஞ் சினத்தை ஆற்றிட
தவங்கலைந்த ஞானியர்
துதித்து உன்னைப் போற்றிட
பனிப்பொருப்பின் மீது
நீ சினம் குளிர்ந்து வீற்றிட
எமக்கு இங்கு காவலாய்
வேற் யாரை நாங்கள் ஏற்றிட...
Through Her deep love, Goddess Parvati,
Soothes Your immense fury,
While sages engrossed in penance,
Chant hymns and praise You.
Upon the snowy mountain (Kailash),
You rest peacefully, Your anger cooled,
As our protector here,
Whom else shall we accept?
நமச்சிவாய நாமத்தை
நாம் உச்சரிக்கும் போதிலே
நமக்குள் இன்பம் பாயுமே
மனக்களத்தின் மீதிலே
புகழ்ந்து உன்னை பாடினோம்
உன் தாண்டவம் முடிந்திட
புயல் முடிந்த பூமியாய்
அவ் விண்ணுமே விடிந்திட
The sacred name 'Namah Shivaya',
Whenever we chant it,
Joy rushes within us,
Over the arena of our minds.
We sang praising You,
May Your cosmic dance conclude,
Like the earth after a storm calms down,
And that sky dawns anew.
கழுத்தணிந்த வாசுகி
எம் ஆணவம் உணர்த்திட
உடல் அணிந்த தோலுமே
எம் அச்சம் யாவும் நீக்கிட
கரம் பிடித்த சூலமோ
மூலோகம் மொத்தம் ஆண்டிட
வரம் கொடுக்க உன்னை
யாம் தவம் கிடந்து வேண்டிட
The snake Vasuki worn around Your neck,
Makes us realize our pride,
And the animal skin adorning Your body,
Dispels all our fear.
The trident held in Your hand,
Rules over all the three worlds,
To bestow boons upon us,
We perform deep penance and pray to You.
தலை அணி இளம்பிறை
எம் நெஞ்சிலே எரிந்திட
கருநிறச் ஜடாமுடி
இவ்வண்டமாய் விரிந்திட
அவ் வானலோக தேவரும்
உன் பாதம் ரெண்டைத் தேடிட
உனை வணங்கும் போதிலே
மனம் மகிழ்ந்து ஆடிட
The crescent moon adorning Your head,
Shines bright within our hearts,
Your dark matted hair,
Spreads out across this entire universe.
The celestial beings of the heavenly realm,
Seek Your divine pair of feet,
When worshiping You,
Their hearts rejoice and dance.
ஓம் நம சிவ ஓம்
சிவ சிவ ஓம்
சிவ சிவ சிவாய நம ஓம்
நம சிவ ஓம்
சிவ சிவ ஓம்
Ohm Namah Shivaya Ohm
Shiva Shiva Ohm
Shiva Shiva Shivaaya Namah Ohm
Namah Shiva Ohm
Shiva Shiva Ohm
முக்கண்ணனின் நுதல்விழி
சினத்திலே திறந்திட
மனத்தினைக் கெடுத்திடும்
அக் காமனைப் பொசுக்கிட
மலைமகள் முலைகளில்
கலைபடைத்த நேசனே
நிலையில்லாத வாழ்விலே
நிலையென்றான ஈசனே
The third eye on the forehead of the three-eyed Lord,
Opens in intense anger,
To destroy the desire that corrupts the mind,
Burning Kamadeva to ashes.
Resting on the mountain daughter's (Parvati) bosom,
O beloved lover filled with artistic grace,
In this impermanent life,
You are the everlasting Lord.
சிவம் சிவம் சிவம் சிவம்
அளிப்பதும் சிவம் சிவம்
சிவம் சிவம் சிவம் சிவம்
அழிப்பதும் சிவம் சிவம்
சிவம் சிவம் சிவம் சிவம்
எங்கெங்குமே சிவம் சிவம்
சிவம் சிவம் சிவம் சிவம்
எம் நெஞ்சிலும் சிவம் சிவம்
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
Even destruction is Shivam Shivam
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
Even destruction is Shivam Shivam
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
Everywhere is Shivam Shivam
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
In our hearts too, it is Shivam Shivam
ஓம் நம சிவாய...(6)
Om Namah Shivaya... (6 times)
...........................
நீள்கின்ற வானின் நீலமே
வாழ்கின்ற வாழ்வின் மூலமே
ஊழ்நீக்கிக் காக்கும் சூலமே
ஞாலத்தை வெல்லும் காலமே
ஆனந்தங் கொண்டு தாண்டவம்
நீ ஆடுகின்ற காட்சியை
ஆடாமல் நின்று காண்கிறோம்
நீ ஆட்சி செய்யும் மாட்சியை
The blue hue of the expanding sky,
The source of all living existence,
The trident that protects by removing karmic fate,
The eternal Time that conquers the world,
With bliss, the cosmic dance (Thaandavam),
The magnificent spectacle of Your dance,
We stand motionless and behold,
The majesty of Your divine reign.
வெறுப்புகள் அறுத்தனை
விருப்புகள் உதிர்த்தனை
நெருப்புகள் எரிக்கையில்
புகழ் துகள் உணர்த்தினை
கழுத்தில் நாகம் கொண்டனை
விழுங்கி நஞ்சு உண்டனை
உமைக்கு தேகம் தந்தனை
எமக்கு நீயே சிந்தனை
You severed hatreds,
You shed desires,
While the fires burned,
You made us realize fame is mere dust.
You wore the serpent around Your neck,
You swallowed and consumed the deadly poison,
You gave half Your body to Goddess Uma,
You alone are our constant thought.
அண்டத்தை ஆளும் நாதனே
சித்தைக்கு வாய்த்த பித்தனே
முற்றும் உணர்ந்த சித்தனே
நிதம் நிகழ்த்தும் நித்தனே
திருத்திடும் அருத்தனே
அறுத்திடும் கருத்தனே
உறுத்திடும் செருக்கினை
நிறுத்திடும் ஒருத்தனே
O Lord who rules the universe,
O enlightened Siddha who fully comprehends all,
O eternal Lord who manifests every day,
O rare master who corrects and purifies,
O wise thinker who severs attachments,
The troubling arrogance within,
O unique Lord who halts it!
உடுக்கையை எடுக்கையில்
இடும்பைகள் நடுங்கிடும்
அறக்கணே உன் பார்வையில்
துறக்கமே அடங்கிடும்
முக்கண்ணன் உந்தன் பார்வையால்
திக்கெட்டும் சோதி ஆகுமே
முக்கோடு இட்ட நெற்றியால்
முக்காலம் அற்றுப் போகுமே
When You hold the damaru drum,
Sufferings tremble in fear,
O mighty destroyer, before Your glance,
Even renunciation bows down.
By the gaze of You, the three-eyed Lord,
All eight directions light up with divine radiance,
By Your forehead marked with three holy ash lines,
The constraints of all three times dissolve.
சிவம் சிவம் சிவம் சிவம்
எடுப்பதும் சிவம் சிவம்
சிவம் சிவம் சிவம் சிவம்
முடிப்பதும் சிவம் சிவம்
சிவம் சிவம் சிவம் சிவம்
அளிப்பதும் சிவம் சிவம்
சிவம் சிவம் சிவம் சிவம்
அழிப்பதும் சிவம் சிவம்
சிவம் சிவம் சிவம் சிவம்
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
Beginning is Shivam Shivam
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
Completion is Shivam Shivam
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
Destruction is Shivam Shivam
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
Destruction is Shivam Shivam
விண்ணெங்கிலும் சிவம் சிவம்
சிவம் சிவம் சிவம் சிவம்
மண்ணெங்கிலும் சிவம் சிவம்
சிவம் சிவம் சிவம் சிவம்
எங்கெங்குமே சிவம் சிவம்
சிவம் சிவம் சிவம் சிவம்
எம் நெஞ்சிலும் சிவம் சிவம்
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
Throughout the heavens, it is Shivam Shivam
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
Throughout the earth, it is Shivam Shivam
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
Everywhere is Shivam Shivam
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
In our hearts too, it is Shivam Shivam
Ooooohmmm…
Ommm...
Sivaaya namaha
Salutations to Lord Shiva.
Jadaamudi avizhndhida
As the matted locks untie,
Vizhundha gangai paaindhida
And the fallen River Ganges flows forth,
Kazhuthil thoongum naagamoo
The serpent resting on Your neck,
Vizhithezhundhu paarthida
Awakens and looks upon,
Idakkaiyil udukkaiyai
Holding the damaru drum in the left hand,
Nadakkum indha thaandavathai
As this majestic cosmic dance (Thaandavam) occurs,
Vinnum mannum kandida
Observed by both heaven and earth.
Thirakkum netri kannil pattu
Touched by the third eye opening on Your forehead,
Arakkarum erindhida
The demons are reduced to ashes,
Therikkum andha theeyilae
In that sparks-flying fire,
Iruttu yaavum theerndhida
All darkness comes to an end.
Erikkum thee thanithida
As the burning fire cools down,
Ilambirai anindhida
Adorned with the young crescent moon,
Pirakkum ondru irakkum endru
Declaring that whatever is born must die,
Un chinam uraithida
Your divine rage proclaims this truth.
Umaiyaval than kaadhalaal
Through Her deep love, Goddess Parvati,
Perunj chinathai aatrida
Soothes Your immense fury,
Thavangalaindha njaaniyar
While sages engrossed in penance,
Thudhithu unnai potrida
Chant hymns and praise You.
Panipporuppin meedhu
Upon the snowy mountain (Kailash),
Nee chinam kulirndhu veetrida
You rest peacefully, Your anger cooled,
Emakku ingu kaavalaai
As our protector here,
Vaeraarai naangal yaetrida…
Whom else shall we accept?
Namachivaaya naamathai
The sacred name 'Namah Shivaya',
Naam ucharikkum podhilae
Whenever we chant it,
Namakkul inbam paayumae
Joy rushes within us,
Manakkalathin meedhilae
Over the arena of our minds.
Pugazhndhu unnai paadinom
We sang praising You,
Un thaandavam mudindhida
May Your cosmic dance conclude,
Puyal mudindha boomiyaai
Like the earth after a storm calms down,
Avvinnumae vidindhida
And that sky dawns anew.
Kazhuthanindha vaasugi
The snake Vasuki worn around Your neck,
Em aanavam unarthida
Makes us realize our pride,
Udal anindha tholumae
And the animal skin adorning Your body,
Em acham yaavum neekkida
Dispels all our fear.
Karam piditha choolamoo
The trident held in Your hand,
Moologam motham aandida
Rules over all the three worlds,
Varam kodukka unnai
To bestow boons upon us,
Yaam thavam kidandhu vendida
We perform deep penance and pray to You.
Thalai ani ilambirai
The crescent moon adorning Your head,
Em nenjilae erindhida
Shines bright within our hearts,
Karunira chadaamudi
Your dark matted hair,
Ivvandamaai virindhida
Spreads out across this entire universe.
Av vaanaloaga thaevarum
The celestial beings of the heavenly realm,
Un paadham rendai thaedida
Seek Your divine pair of feet,
Unai vanangum podhilae
When worshiping You,
Manam magizhndhu aadida
Their hearts rejoice and dance.
Ohmm namashiva ohmm
Ohm Namah Shivaya Ohm
Shiva shiva ohmmm
Shiva Shiva Ohm
Shiva shiva shivaaya nama ohmmmm
Shiva Shiva Shivaaya Namah Ohm
Nama shiva ohmm
Namah Shiva Ohm
Shiva shiva ohmmm
Shiva Shiva Ohm
Mukkannanin nudhalvizhi
The third eye on the forehead of the three-eyed Lord,
Chinathilae thirandhida
Opens in intense anger,
Manathinai keduthidum
To destroy the desire that corrupts the mind,
Akkaamanai posukkida
Burning Kamadeva to ashes.
Malaimagal mulaigalil
Resting on the mountain daughter's (Parvati) bosom,
Kalaibadaitha naesanae
O beloved lover filled with artistic grace,
Nilaiyillaadha vaazhvilae
In this impermanent life,
Nilaiyendraana eesanae
You are the everlasting Lord.
Shivam shivam shivam shivam
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
Azhippadhum shivam shivam
Even destruction is Shivam Shivam
Shivam shivam shivam shivam
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
Azhippadhum shivam shivam
Even destruction is Shivam Shivam
Shivam shivam shivam shivam
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
Engengumae shivam shivam
Everywhere is Shivam Shivam
Shivam shivam shivam shivam
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
Em nenjilum shivam shivam
In our hearts too, it is Shivam Shivam
Om nama shivaaya…(6)
Om Namah Shivaya... (6 times)
………………………….
Neelgindra vaanin neelamae
The blue hue of the expanding sky,
Vaazhgindra vaazhvin moolamae
The source of all living existence,
Oozhneekki kaakkum choolamae
The trident that protects by removing karmic fate,
Njaalathai vellum kaalamae
The eternal Time that conquers the world,
Aanandhang kondu thaandavam
With bliss, the cosmic dance (Thaandavam),
Nee aadugindra kaatchiyai
The magnificent spectacle of Your dance,
Aadaamal nindru kaangirom
We stand motionless and behold,
Nee aatchi cheiyum maatchiyai
The majesty of Your divine reign.
Veruppugal aruthanai
You severed hatreds,
Viruppugal udhirthanai
You shed desires,
Neruppugal erikkaiyil
While the fires burned,
Pugazh thugal unarthinai
You made us realize fame is mere dust.
Kazhuthil naagam kondanai
You wore the serpent around Your neck,
Vizhungi nanju undanai
You swallowed and consumed the deadly poison,
Umaikku thaegam thandhanai
You gave half Your body to Goddess Uma,
Emakku neeyae chindhanai
You alone are our constant thought.
Andathai aalum nathanae
O Lord who rules the universe,
Muttrum unarndha chithanae
O enlightened Siddha who fully comprehends all,
Nidham nigazhthum nithanae
O eternal Lord who manifests every day,
Thiruthidum aruthanae
O rare master who corrects and purifies,
Aruthidum karuthanae
O wise thinker who severs attachments,
Uruthidum cherukkinai
The troubling arrogance within,
Niruthidum oruthanae
O unique Lord who halts it!
Udukkaiyai edukkaiyil
When You hold the damaru drum,
Idumbaigal nadungidum
Sufferings tremble in fear,
Arakkanae un paarvaiyil
O mighty destroyer, before Your glance,
Thurakkamae adangidum
Even renunciation bows down.
Mukkannan undhan paarvaiyaal
By the gaze of You, the three-eyed Lord,
Thikkettum chodhi aagumae
All eight directions light up with divine radiance,
Mukkodu itta netriyaal
By Your forehead marked with three holy ash lines,
Mukkaalam attru pogumae
The constraints of all three times dissolve.
Shivam shivam shivam shivam
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
Eduppadhum shivam shivam
Beginning is Shivam Shivam
Shivam shivam shivam shivam
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
Mudippadhum shivam shivam
Completion is Shivam Shivam
Shivam shivam shivam shivam
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
Azhippadhum shivam shivam
Destruction is Shivam Shivam
Shivam shivam shivam shivam
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
Azhippadhum shivam shivam
Destruction is Shivam Shivam
Shivam shivam shivam shivam
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
Vinnengilum shivam shivam
Throughout the heavens, it is Shivam Shivam
Shivam shivam shivam shivam
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
Mannengilum shivam shivam
Throughout the earth, it is Shivam Shivam
Shivam shivam shivam shivam
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
Engengumae shivam shivam
Everywhere is Shivam Shivam
Shivam shivam shivam shivam
Shivam Shivam Shivam Shivam
Em nenjilum shivam shivam
In our hearts too, it is Shivam Shivam
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This devotional track is a Tamil adaptation celebrating Lord Shiva in His fierce yet benevolent manifestation during the cosmic dance (Rudra Thaandavam). The lyrics detail His traditional iconography—the flowing Ganga from His matted hair, the serpent Vasuki around His neck, the crescent moon, the trident, and His all-consuming third eye that burns away ignorance and demonic evil. It depicts how His rage destroys darkness, while Goddess Parvati's love calms His intense energy, bringing balance back to the universe. In the second half, the song transitions into deep philosophical praise, exploring the concept of 'Shivam' as the ultimate, omnipresent reality. Shiva is praised as the master of time, karma, and existence. The verses emphasize that creation, sustenance, and destruction are all aspects of Shiva, guiding the devotee to transcend ego, desire, and fear, recognizing the divine presence both in the macrocosm and within one's own heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Veruppugal aruthanai / Viruppugal udhirthanai / Neruppugal erikkaiyil”
Rhyming of the second letter across consecutive lines creates rhythmic flow.
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Neelgindra vaanin neelamae / Vaazhgindra vaazhvin moolamae”
Matching initial consonant sounds across lines enhancing melodic cadence.
Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Shivam shivam shivam shivam / Engengumae shivam shivam”
Repetition of 'Shivam Shivam' emphasizes the omnipresence and absolute truth of Shiva in every aspect of existence.
Paradox / Divine Oxymoron
“Azhippadhum shivam shivam”
Equating destruction ('Azhippadhum') directly with auspiciousness ('Shivam'), showing destruction as a necessary phase of cosmic renewal.
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Trivia
This song serves as the Tamil dubbed equivalent of the iconic Shiva Tandav theme from the 2019 epic biographical film 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi'. Lyricist Madhan Karky adapted the intense Sanskritized devotional lyrics into classical Tamil literary style, capturing the epic battle spirit and spiritual grandeur of the original soundtrack composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.
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