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Thiruppaarkadalil Palli Kondaye

From Swami Ayyappan · 1975

Lyricist
Vayalar Ramavarma
Singer
K. J. Yesudas
Music director
G. Devarajan
Details
Swami Ayyappan1975

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thiruppaar kadalil palli kondaayaeYou who rest on the divine ocean of milk
Sreeman naaraayanaa anbuSreeman Narayana, full of love
Thirumagal thunaiyil amaidhi kondaayaeYou who found supreme peace beside Goddess Lakshmi
Sreeman naaraayanaa…. aa….Sreeman Narayana....
Male
Thiruppaar kadalil palli kondaayaeYou who rest on the divine ocean of milk
Sreeman naaraayanaa anbuSreeman Narayana, full of love
Thirumagal thunaiyil amaidhi kondaayaeYou who found supreme peace beside Goddess Lakshmi
Sreeman naaraayanaa….Sreeman Narayana....
Male
Ulaginai paai pol kondavan neeyaeYou are the one who rolled up the world like a mat
Sreeman naaraayanaaSreeman Narayana
Andru uraludan nadandha kannanum neeyaeYou are the Krishna who walked tied to a mortar back then
Sreeman naaraayanaaSreeman Narayana
Iraniyan agandhai azhithavan neeyaeYou are the one who destroyed the ego of Hiranya
Sreeman naaraayanaaSreeman Narayana
Andru indhira villai murithavan neeyaeYou are the one who broke Lord Indra's bow long ago
Sreeman naaraayanaa aa….Sreeman Narayana....
Male
Thiruppaar kadalil palli kondaayaeYou who rest on the divine ocean of milk
Sreeman naaraayanaa anbuSreeman Narayana, full of love
Thirumagal thunaiyil amaidhi kondaayaeYou who found supreme peace beside Goddess Lakshmi
Sreeman naaraayanaa….Sreeman Narayana....
Male
Kodiyaval mahishi kolai purindhaalaeThe cruel Mahishi has committed murderous acts
Ariyaayo neeyaeDo you not know this?
Aval kodumaiyai ozhikka marandhu vittaayoHave you forgotten to eradicate her cruelty?
Sreeman naaraayanaaSreeman Narayana
Dhevargal undhan kuzhandhaigal androAre not the Devas your children?
Marandhaayo neeyaeHave you forgotten them?
Un dheiva munivarai kaappadharkkendraeTo protect your divine sages
Varuvaayo neeyae….Will you not come?
Male
Thiruppaar kadalil palli kondaayaeYou who rest on the divine ocean of milk
Sreeman naaraayanaa anbuSreeman Narayana, full of love
Thirumagal thunaiyil amaidhi kondaayaeYou who found supreme peace beside Goddess Lakshmi
Sreeman naaraayanaa….Sreeman Narayana....
Male
Tholilandha saarangam eduthuTaking up the Sharanga bow hanging on your shoulder
Vara vaendum neeyaeYou must come
Kanai thoduthida vendumYou must aim your sharp arrow
Arakkiyin vaazhvai azhithiduvaai neeyaeYou shall destroy the life of the demoness
Anandha sayanathil palli ezhundhuAwakening from your blissful cosmic slumber
Vaaraai thirumaalaeCome, Lord Thirumal
Un anbarai ellaam thunbathil irundhuFrom all the tribulations of your devotees
Kaappaai perumaalae….Save them, Oh Lord Vishnu....
Male
Thiruppaar kadalil palli kondaayaeYou who rest on the divine ocean of milk
Sreeman naaraayanaa anbuSreeman Narayana, full of love
Thirumagal thunaiyil amaidhi kondaayaeYou who found supreme peace beside Goddess Lakshmi
Sreeman naaraayanaa….Sreeman Narayana....
Male
Radhangal padaigal yenaAs chariots and armies assemble
Ezhundhu ezhundhu indruRousingly today
Veerudan vaarungalCome forward with valour
Naaraayananenum thalaivanin thunaiyaalWith the backing of the supreme leader Narayana
Porkkalam vaarungalCome to the battlefield
Vaanam idi padavum bhoomi podi padavumLet the sky shatter like thunder and the earth turn to dust
Vael kondu vaarungalCome bearing spears
Ini varuvadhu varattum mudivinai paarppomLet whatever comes come, we shall see the ultimate outcome
Dhevargal vaarungalDevas, assemble and come forward
Sreeman naaraayanaa sreepathi jagan naadhaaSreeman Narayana, Lord of Lakshmi, Lord of the Universe
Varuvaai thirumaalaeCome, Lord Thirumal
Thunai tharuvaai perumaalae….Grant us your divine support, Supreme Lord....

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This devotional hymn from Swami Ayyappan (1975) is an earnest plea directed towards Lord Narayana (Vishnu) by the Devas and sages seeking protection against the terror of the demoness Mahishi. The song extols Vishnu's legendary feats across various avatars—such as Varaha/Vamana lifting/rolling the earth, young Krishna dragging the mortar, Narasimha slaying the arrogant Hiranyakashipu, and the bending/breaking of Indra's bow.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Refrain (Pallavi repetition)

Thiruppaar kadalil palli kondaayae

The line 'Thiruppaar kadalil palli kondaayae' repeats throughout the track to anchor the song in the imagery of Lord Vishnu resting on the cosmic milk ocean.

Allusion (Purana Mythological References)

Andru uraludan nadandha kannanum neeyae

Refers directly to Krishna's childhood episode of being tied to a mortar (Damodara lila) and his divine feats.

Rhyme / Parallelism (Edhugai & Iyaibu)

Vaanam idi padavum bhoomi podi padavum

The rhythmic repetition of 'padavum' creates a striking auditory cadence depicting destruction on the battlefield.

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Trivia

The 1975 movie 'Swami Ayyappan' was a major devotional hit produced by Neela Productions. Though originally made in Malayalam with music composed by G. Devarajan and lyrics by Vayalar Ramavarma, its Tamil dubbed version featured adapted Tamil lyrics that captured the original poetic fervor.

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