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Sri Muruga Siva Kumaraa

From Sri Murugan · 1946

Lyricist
Papanasam Sivan
Singer
U. R. Jeevarathinam
Music directors
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, S. V. Venkatraman
Details
Sri Murugan1946

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Sri muruga… sri muruga…Lord Murugan… Lord Murugan…
Siva kumaaraa saravanaSon of Lord Shiva, born in Saravana pond,
Sambava soorasamhaaraaThe vanquisher of the demon Soorapadman,
Sri muruga siva kumaaraaLord Murugan, son of Lord Shiva,
Saravana sambava soorasamhaaraaBorn in Saravana pond, vanquisher of the demon Soorapadman,
Azhagin nigaril dheeraa arum thamizh mozhiBrave one peerless in beauty, divine child of the sweet Tamil language,
Dheivakkumaaraa aa… aa… aa…Divine son, Ah… ah… ah…
Azhagin nigaril dheeraa arum thamizh mozhiBrave one peerless in beauty, divine child of the sweet Tamil language,
DheivakkumaaraaDivine son,
Female
Vazhiyum thiruthanigai malai chaaralilAlong the slopes of the sacred hill of Tiruttani where beauty overflows,
Vazhiyum thiruthanigai malai chaaralilAlong the slopes of the sacred hill of Tiruttani where beauty overflows,
Maan vayitril thondriya ezhil migavae arugiBorn nearby from the womb of a deer, possessing immense charm,
Vazhiyum thiruthanigai malai chaaralilAlong the slopes of the sacred hill of Tiruttani where beauty overflows,
Maan vayitril thondriya ezhil migavaeBorn from the womb of a deer, possessing immense charm,
Mazhalai mozhi valli enum mangaiThe maiden named Valli, who speaks sweet babbling words,
Nambi raajan magalaai umakkendrae valargindraalIs growing up as the daughter of King Nambirajan, solely for you,
Mazhalai mozhi valli enum mangaiThe maiden named Valli, who speaks sweet babbling words,
Nambi raajan magalaai umakkendrae valargindraalIs growing up as the daughter of King Nambirajan, solely for you,
Female
Sri muruga… sri muruga…Lord Murugan… Lord Murugan…
Siva kumaaraa saravanaSon of Lord Shiva, born in Saravana pond,
Sambava soorasamhaaraaThe vanquisher of the demon Soorapadman,
Azhagin nigaril dheeraa arum thamizh mozhiBrave one peerless in beauty, divine child of the sweet Tamil language.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This devotional song from the movie Sri Murugan (1946) praises Lord Murugan, extolling his divine lineage as the son of Lord Shiva, his miraculous birth in Saravana lake, and his valor as the slayer of Soorapadman. He is praised as the embodiment of beauty and the divine child associated closely with the Tamil language. The lyrics also recount the mythological origin of Valli, born to a deer in the mountain slopes of Tiruttani and raised by King Nambirajan, who grows up lovingly destined to become Lord Murugan's divine consort.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Alliteration)

Sambava soorasamhaaraa

Repetition of the initial 'S' consonant sound across 'Sambava' and 'soorasamhaaraa'.

M-Monai (M-Alliteration)

Mazhalai mozhi valli enum mangai

Repetition of the 'M' sound across words 'Mazhalai', 'mozhi', and 'mangai', creating a rhythmic, gentle feel.

Epithet

Azhagin nigaril dheeraa arum thamizh mozhi

Using exalted descriptive attributes such as 'Azhagin nigaril dheeraa' (Peerless brave one in beauty) to elevate Lord Murugan's stature.

Imagery

Vazhiyum thiruthanigai malai chaaralil

Visual imagery depicting the lush slopes of Tiruttani and the birth of Valli.

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Trivia

Sri Murugan (1946) was produced by Jupiter Pictures and featured iconic Carnatic musician Papanasam Sivan as the lyricist. The soundtrack was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and S. V. Venkatraman. A notable aspect of the film is that M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) played the role of Lord Shiva in key dance sequences.

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