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Swamiyappa Saranam

From Engal Swamy Ayyappan · 1990

Lyricist
Dasarathan
Singer
Mano
Music director
Dasarathan
Movie name
Engal Swamy Ayyappan
Movie release year
1990
Lyrics added on
22 Aug 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Swamiyappa saranamappa
Vandhom appa vaarom appa
Swamiyappa saranamappa
Vandhom appa vaarom appa
Aiyappa saami aiyappa
Aiyappa saami aiyappa
Uzhaikkum vargam uyaranum
Unmai ingae nilaikkanum
Sathiyam thaan eppodhum jeyikkanum
Chorus :Saami sathiyam thaan eppodhum jeyikkanum
Swamiyappa
Chorus :Saranamappa
Male :Vandhom appa
Chorus :Vaarom appa
Male :Aiyappa saami aiyappa
Chorus :Aiyappa saami aiyappa
Poiyaaga ponadhu indha ulagam
Dhinam vidhavidhamaaga thaanae ingu kalagam
Neiyaalae abhisekam unakku seivom
Chorus :Neiyaalae abhisekam unakku seivom
Male :Mei vaazha aiyaa un arul vendumae
Chorus :Mei vaazha aiyaa un arul vendumae
Swamiyappa
Chorus :Saranamappa
Male :Vandhom appa
Chorus :Vaarom appa
Male :Aiyappa saami aiyappa
Chorus :Aiyappa saami aiyappa
Potti poramaigal illamalae
Vaattidum thunbangal illamalae
Naatinil anaivarum naalum unnai
Chorus :Naatinil anaivarum naalum unnai
Male :Pottri vanangi pon pugal serkkanum
Chorus :Pottri vanangi pon pugal serkkanum
Swamiyappa
Chorus :Saranamappa
Male :Vandhom appa
Chorus :Vaarom appa
Male :Aiyappa saami aiyappa
Chorus :Aiyappa saami aiyappa
Uzhaikkum vargam uyaranum
Unmai ingae nilaikkanum
Sathiyam thaan eppodhum jeyikkanum
Chorus :Saami sathiyam thaan eppodhum jeyikkanum
Swamiyappa
Chorus :Saranamappa
Male :Vandhom appa
Chorus :Vaarom appa
Male :Aiyappa saami aiyappa
Chorus :Aiyappa saami aiyappa
Aiyappa saami aiyappa….(4)
O Lord, we take refuge in you!
We have arrived, Father, we are coming to you, Father!
O Lord, we take refuge in you!
We have arrived, Father, we are coming to you, Father!
Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa!
Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa!
The working class must rise,
Truth must endure here,
Righteousness alone must always triumph!
Chorus: O Lord, righteousness alone must always triumph!
O Lord,
Chorus: We take refuge in you!
Male: We have arrived, Father,
Chorus: We are coming to you, Father!
Male: Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa!
Chorus: Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa!
This world has become false and deceitful,
Every single day brings all kinds of turmoil.
We will perform the ritual bath with ghee for you,
Chorus: We will perform the ritual bath with ghee for you,
Male: For truth to thrive, Lord, we need your grace!
Chorus: For truth to thrive, Lord, we need your grace!
O Lord,
Chorus: We take refuge in you!
Male: We have arrived, Father,
Chorus: We are coming to you, Father!
Male: Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa!
Chorus: Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa!
Without rivalry and jealousy,
Without tormenting sorrows,
May everyone in this land every day
Chorus: May everyone in this land every day
Male: Praise and worship you, bringing you golden glory!
Chorus: Praise and worship you, bringing you golden glory!
O Lord,
Chorus: We take refuge in you!
Male: We have arrived, Father,
Chorus: We are coming to you, Father!
Male: Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa!
Chorus: Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa!
The working class must rise,
Truth must endure here,
Righteousness alone must always triumph!
Chorus: O Lord, righteousness alone must always triumph!
O Lord,
Chorus: We take refuge in you!
Male: We have arrived, Father,
Chorus: We are coming to you, Father!
Male: Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa!
Chorus: Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa!
Ayyappa, Lord Ayyappa... (4)
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'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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