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Swamiyappa Saranam

From Engal Swamy Ayyappan · 1990

Lyricist
Dasarathan
Singer
Mano
Music director
Dasarathan
Details
Engal Swamy Ayyappan1990

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Swamiyappa saranamappaOh Lord Swamy, I surrender to you
Vandhom appa vaarom appaWe have come, Father, and we seek your presence, Father
Male
Swamiyappa saranamappaOh Lord Swamy, I surrender to you
Vandhom appa vaarom appaWe have come, Father, and we seek your presence, Father
Aiyappa saami aiyappaOh Lord Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa
Aiyappa saami aiyappaOh Lord Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa
Male
Uzhaikkum vargam uyaranumThe working class must rise and prosper
Unmai ingae nilaikkanumTruth must endure here permanently
Sathiyam thaan eppodhum jeyikkanumTruth alone must always triumph
Chorus :Saami sathiyam thaan eppodhum jeyikkanumChorus: Oh Lord, truth alone must always triumph
Male
SwamiyappaOh Lord Swamy
Chorus :SaranamappaChorus: I surrender to you, Father
Male :Vandhom appaMale: We have come, Father
Chorus :Vaarom appaChorus: We seek your presence, Father
Male :Aiyappa saami aiyappaMale: Oh Lord Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa
Chorus :Aiyappa saami aiyappaChorus: Oh Lord Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa
Male
Poiyaaga ponadhu indha ulagamThis world has become filled with falsehood
Dhinam vidhavidhamaaga thaanae ingu kalagamEvery day, there is various kinds of turmoil here
Neiyaalae abhisekam unakku seivomWe will perform sacred ghee anointment for you
Chorus :Neiyaalae abhisekam unakku seivomChorus: We will perform sacred ghee anointment for you
Male :Mei vaazha aiyaa un arul vendumaeMale: Oh Lord, we seek your grace so that truth and life may flourish
Chorus :Mei vaazha aiyaa un arul vendumaeChorus: Oh Lord, we seek your grace so that truth and life may flourish
Male
SwamiyappaOh Lord Swamy
Chorus :SaranamappaChorus: I surrender to you, Father
Male :Vandhom appaMale: We have come, Father
Chorus :Vaarom appaChorus: We seek your presence, Father
Male :Aiyappa saami aiyappaMale: Oh Lord Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa
Chorus :Aiyappa saami aiyappaChorus: Oh Lord Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa
Male
Potti poramaigal illamalaeWithout rivalry or jealousy
Vaattidum thunbangal illamalaeWithout tormenting afflictions
Naatinil anaivarum naalum unnaiIn this nation, everyone, every day towards you
Chorus :Naatinil anaivarum naalum unnaiChorus: In this nation, everyone, every day towards you
Male :Pottri vanangi pon pugal serkkanumMale: Should praise, worship, and earn golden glory
Chorus :Pottri vanangi pon pugal serkkanumChorus: Should praise, worship, and earn golden glory
Male
SwamiyappaOh Lord Swamy
Chorus :SaranamappaChorus: I surrender to you, Father
Male :Vandhom appaMale: We have come, Father
Chorus :Vaarom appaChorus: We seek your presence, Father
Male :Aiyappa saami aiyappaMale: Oh Lord Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa
Chorus :Aiyappa saami aiyappaChorus: Oh Lord Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa
Male
Uzhaikkum vargam uyaranumThe working class must rise and prosper
Unmai ingae nilaikkanumTruth must endure here permanently
Sathiyam thaan eppodhum jeyikkanumTruth alone must always triumph
Chorus :Saami sathiyam thaan eppodhum jeyikkanumChorus: Oh Lord, truth alone must always triumph
Male
SwamiyappaOh Lord Swamy
Chorus :SaranamappaChorus: I surrender to you, Father
Male :Vandhom appaMale: We have come, Father
Chorus :Vaarom appaChorus: We seek your presence, Father
Male :Aiyappa saami aiyappaMale: Oh Lord Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa
Chorus :Aiyappa saami aiyappaChorus: Oh Lord Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa
Chorus
Aiyappa saami aiyappa….(4)Oh Lord Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa (repeated 4 times)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Swamiyappa Saranamappa' is a heartfelt devotional song dedicated to Lord Ayyappan from the film 'Engal Swamy Ayyappan' (1990). The song blends deep spiritual surrender with social consciousness, calling for the upliftment of the working class and the triumph of truth in a world beset by falsehood and conflict. Devotees offer ritualistic ghee abhishekam to the deity while praying for harmony, freedom from jealousy, and relief from life's hardships. The energetic call-and-response refrain between the lead singer and chorus mirrors traditional Ayyappa devotional chanting (Saranam vilaiyattu), emphasizing unity, righteousness, and divine grace.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monorhyme / Emonai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Uzhaikkum vargam uyaranum / Unmai ingae nilaikkanum / Sathiyam thaan eppodhum jeyikkanum

The repetition of 'vargam', 'ingae', and 'sathiyam' showcases internal rhythm, while line endings 'uyaranum', 'nilaikkanum', 'jeyikkanum' share the same suffix pattern (Emonai and Iyaiybu).

Contrast / Antithesis

Poiyaaga ponadhu indha ulagam

Contrasts the chaotic, false nature of the worldly realm ('Poiyaaga ponadhu indha ulagam') with the ultimate divine truth and ghee ritual ('Neiyaalae abhisekam').

Call and Response (Antiphony)

Swamiyappa / Chorus :Saranamappa / Male :Vandhom appa / Chorus :Vaarom appa

Reflects traditional temple and pilgrimage chanting traditions where a lead singer calls out to the deity and the chorus echoes the devotional prayer.

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Trivia

'Engal Swamy Ayyappan' (1990) is a Tamil devotional drama film directed by Dasarathan, showcasing the spiritual journey and traditions associated with the Sabarimala pilgrimage.

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