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Lyrics & meaning

Sivan Magan Da

From Dhilluku Dhuddu · 2016

Lyricist
Dr. Kiruthiya
Singers
Saisharan, Deepak, Nivas, Solar Sai, Naveen, Sandhya
Music director
S. Thaman
Details
Dhilluku Dhuddu2016

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vidaadhu engum shadaacharamNever leaving anywhere, the six-syllable mantra (Om Saravanabhava)
En uyir ezhuthuIs my life-giving vowel.
Jadaalingam thandha skandhamSkanda (Murugan), bestowed by Lord Shiva (Jadaalingam)
En uyir moochuIs my life breath.
Adaadhi engum ruthravel idumEverywhere unstoppable, written by Lord Shiva's fierce Vel
Un kai ezhuthuIs your divine handwriting.
Avvezhuthaal aadudhaiyaa indhaBy that writing, it dances, this
Aaradi mei ezhuthuSix-foot physical body (consonant).
Avvezhuthaal aadudhaiyaa indhaBy that writing, it dances, this
Aaradi mei ezhuthuSix-foot physical body (consonant).
Male
Sivan magandaaHe is Shiva's son!
Un pol magan evandaaWho else is a son like you?
Garjippadhum ratchippadhumThe one who roars and protects
ArumugandaaIs the six-faced Lord (Arumugan)!
Male
Sivan magandaaHe is Shiva's son!
Un pol magan evandaaWho else is a son like you?
Garjippadhum ratchippadhumThe one who roars and protects
ArumugandaaIs the six-faced Lord (Arumugan)!
Male
AruthavandaaHe cut down (the evil demon)
Sooran udal irandaaSurapadman's body into two!
Pongum malai sangathalaiThe leader of the surging mountain assemblies
Vadham thodundaaHe initiated the vanquishing!
Male
Maram irundhaalWhen the tree (Surapadman's transformation) was split
Pachai mayil varundaaThe green peacock emerged!
Suthum vinai kottithunaiDestroys the circling karmic deeds
Adhu tharundaaHe provides that protection!
NinaippadhundaaI keep remembering you
Ennai anaippadhundaaWill you embrace me?
Sithanpadi nitham nodiAs per the path of enlightened Siddhas, every second
Kidappavandaa…. aaa…aa…He remains immersed in devotion...
Male
Murugaa unai naanOh Muruga, I am the one
ThozhubavandaaWho worships you!
Chorus
{Aaru aaru aarubadaiSix, six, six abodes (Aarupadaiveedu)
Enga Hero neethaanyaaYou alone are our hero!
Sooranaiyae kooru podaTo slice Surapadman into pieces
Vandha hero neethaanyaa } (2)You are the hero who came!
Male
Sivan magandaaSix, six, six abodes
Un pol magan evandaaYou alone are our hero!
Garjippadhum ratchippadhumTo slice Surapadman into pieces
ArumugandaaYou are the hero who came!
Male
AruthavandaaHe is Shiva's son!
Sooran udal irandaaWho else is a son like you?
Pongum malai sangathalaiThe one who roars and protects
Vadham thodundaaIs the six-faced Lord!
Male
Shanmuga vadivelanaeHe cut down (the evil demon)
Aarubadai idum veeranaeSurapadman's body into two!
Pazhanimalai veeranaeThe leader of the surging mountain assemblies
Thirumurugaa Om……He initiated the vanquishing!
Male
Pacha mala pazhani malaOh six-faced Lord with the sharp spear!
Kandhan arul irukkaiyilaOh warrior of the six abodes!
Pichikkittu odharudhaiyaaOh warrior of Palani Hills!
En neram uchathulaLord Muruga, Om...
Male
Saami mala velu vanthuGreen hills, Palani hills
Sakkaramaa suthayilaWhile Lord Murugan's grace is present
Sukkiranum odi vandhuTearing away and discarding all troubles
Nikkiraanae veettukkullaMy good fortune is at its peak!
Male
Kadhirkaama kandhaa…….Lord Murugan's spear from Swamimalai came
Aaa…. aa….. aa…. aa…. aa…. aa….Spinning rapidly like a divine wheel
Chorus
{Aaru aaru aarubadaiEven planet Venus (Sukkiran - luck) comes running
Enga Hero neethaanyaaAnd stands right inside my house!
Sooranaiyae kooru podaOh Lord Muruga of Kathirkamam...
Vandha hero neethaanyaa } (2)Aaa... aa...
Male
Sivan magandaaSix, six, six abodes
Un pol magan evandaaYou alone are our hero!
Garjippadhum ratchippadhumTo slice Surapadman into pieces
ArumugandaaYou are the hero who came!
Male
AruthavandaaSix, six, six abodes
Sooran udal irandaaYou alone are our hero!
Pongum malai sangathalaiTo slice Surapadman into pieces
Vadham thodundaaYou are the hero who came!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic devotional track from 'Dhilluku Dhuddu' praises Lord Murugan as the supreme protector, hero, and son of Lord Shiva. The lyrics blend deep classical Saivite Tamil concepts—comparing Murugan's six-syllable mantra (Shadaacharam) to vowels and consonants of life—with contemporary folk enthusiasm that hails Lord Murugan as the ultimate 'Hero' who vanquished the demon Surapadman.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Wordplay / Metaphor (Iyal Punarchchi & Tamil Grammar Metaphor)

En uyir ezhuthu ... Aaradi mei ezhuthu

The lyrics metaphorically compare divine spiritual concepts to Tamil grammar components: 'Uyir Ezhuthu' (Vowel) and 'Mei Ezhuthu' (Consonant / Physical body).

Emoni (Anaphora / Initial Rhyme)

Aruthavandaa / Sooran udal irandaa

Repetition of the 'A' sound in initial syllables across consecutive lines ('Aruthavandaa', 'Arumugandaa').

Ethirai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Pacha mala pazhani mala / Pichikkittu odharudhaiyaa

The second consonant sound 'cha' matches across lines ('Pacha mala', 'Pichikkittu').

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Trivia

Although the music score for 'Dhilluku Dhuddu' (2016) was composed by S. Thaman, this particular divine devotional intro song 'Sivan Magandaa' was written by DR. Kiruthaya and sung with high-energy folk orchestration to introduce Santhanam's hero character in the film.

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