Thirupugazhai Paada Paada
From Gowri Kalyanam · 1966
- Lyricist
- Poovai Senguttavan
- Singers
- P. Suseela, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Gowri Kalyanam1966
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thiruppugazhai paada paada | As one sings Thiruppugazh again and again, |
| Vaai manakkum | The mouth becomes fragrant. |
| Thiruppugazhai paada paada | As one sings Thiruppugazh again and again, |
| Vaai manakkum | The mouth becomes fragrant. |
| Edhirppugalai murugaa un vael thadukkum | Oh Muruga, your spear blocks all obstacles. |
| Female | |
| Thiruppugazhai paada paada | As one sings Thiruppugazh again and again, |
| Vaai manakkum | The mouth becomes fragrant. |
| Edhirppugalai murugaa un vael thadukkum | Oh Muruga, your spear blocks all obstacles. |
| Vael thadukkum murugaa vael thadukkum | Your spear blocks, Oh Muruga, your spear blocks. |
| Female | |
| Nee kodutha thamizh allavaa | Is it not the Tamil language bestowed by you |
| Pugazh eduthadhu andha | That attained grand fame, and |
| Thamizh kodutha arivallavaa thalai sirandhadhu | Is it not the wisdom granted by Tamil that became supreme? |
| Murugaa…. murugaa….aa…aa…aa.. | Oh Muruga... Oh Muruga... aa... aa... aa... |
| Murugaa…aa…aa.a.,.. | Oh Muruga... aa... aa... |
| Female | |
| Nee kodutha thamizh allavaa | Is it not the Tamil language bestowed by you |
| Pugazh eduthadhu andha | That attained grand fame, and |
| Thamizh kodutha arivallavaa thalai sirandhadhu | Is it not the wisdom granted by Tamil that became supreme? |
| Female | |
| Nee siritha piragallavaa | Was it not after you smiled |
| Sirippu vandhadhu | That true joy and laughter arrived? |
| Nee siritha piragallavaa | Was it not after you smiled |
| Sirippu vandhadhu | That true joy and laughter arrived? |
| Un ninaivirukkum manamallavaa perumai kondadhu | Is it not the heart that remembers you that attained glory? |
| Female | |
| Sandhanathil niram eduthadhaal | By adopting the rich color of sandalwood, |
| Azhagan aanavan | He became the epitome of beauty; |
| Saravanathil uruveduthadhaal | By taking form in Saravana Lake, |
| Vaedham aanavan | He became the divine Veda itself. |
| Murugaa…. murugaa….aa…. | Oh Muruga... Oh Muruga... aa... |
| Murugaa….aa…. a a a…. | Oh Muruga... aa... a a a... |
| A a a…. a a a…. a a a…. | A a a... a a a... a a a... |
| Female | |
| Sandhanathil niram eduthadhaal | By adopting the rich color of sandalwood, |
| Azhagan aanavan | He became the epitome of beauty; |
| Saravanathil uruveduthadhaal | By taking form in Saravana Lake, |
| Vaedham aanavan | He became the divine Veda itself. |
| Female | |
| Kandhan ennum paer eduthadhaal | By taking the sacred name Kandhan, |
| Karunaiyaanavan | He became the embodiment of compassion; |
| Kandhan ennum paer eduthadhaal | By taking the sacred name Kandhan, |
| Karunaiyaanavan | He became the embodiment of compassion; |
| Andha karunaiyinaal thondarukkum | Through that boundless compassion, to his devotees, |
| Thondanaanavan | He became a humble servant himself. |
| Andha karunaiyinaal thondarukkum | Through that boundless compassion, to his devotees, |
| Thondanaanavan…. | He became a humble servant himself. |
திருப்புகழைப் பாடப் பாட
வாய் மணக்கும்
திருப்புகழைப் பாடப் பாட
வாய் மணக்கும்
எதிர்ப்புகளை முருகா உன் வேல் தடுக்கும்
As one sings Thiruppugazh again and again,
The mouth becomes fragrant.
As one sings Thiruppugazh again and again,
The mouth becomes fragrant.
Oh Muruga, your spear blocks all obstacles.
திருப்புகழைப் பாடப் பாட
வாய் மணக்கும்
எதிர்ப்புகளை முருகா உன் வேல் தடுக்கும்
வேல் தடுக்கும் முருகா வேல் தடுக்கும்
As one sings Thiruppugazh again and again,
The mouth becomes fragrant.
Oh Muruga, your spear blocks all obstacles.
Your spear blocks, Oh Muruga, your spear blocks.
நீ கொடுத்த தமிழல்லவா
புகழ் எடுத்தது அந்த
தமிழ் கொடுத்த அறிவல்லவா தலை சிறந்தது
முருகா முருகா...ஆ...ஆ...அ....
முருகா....ஆ....ஆ....அ....
Is it not the Tamil language bestowed by you
That attained grand fame, and
Is it not the wisdom granted by Tamil that became supreme?
Oh Muruga... Oh Muruga... aa... aa... aa...
Oh Muruga... aa... aa...
நீ கொடுத்த தமிழல்லவா
புகழ் எடுத்தது அந்த
தமிழ் கொடுத்த அறிவல்லவா தலை சிறந்தது
Is it not the Tamil language bestowed by you
That attained grand fame, and
Is it not the wisdom granted by Tamil that became supreme?
நீ சிரித்த பிறகல்லவா
சிரிப்பு வந்தது
நீ சிரித்த பிறகல்லவா
சிரிப்பு வந்தது
உன் நினைவிருக்கும் மனமல்லவா
பெருமை கொண்டது
Was it not after you smiled
That true joy and laughter arrived?
Was it not after you smiled
That true joy and laughter arrived?
Is it not the heart that remembers you that attained glory?
திருப்புகழைப் பாடப் பாட
வாய் மணக்கும்
எதிர்ப்புகளை முருகா உன் வேல் தடுக்கும்
வேல் தடுக்கும் முருகா வேல் தடுக்கும்
திருப்புகழைப் பாடப் பாட
வாய் மணக்கும்
By adopting the rich color of sandalwood,
He became the epitome of beauty;
By taking form in Saravana Lake,
He became the divine Veda itself.
Oh Muruga... Oh Muruga... aa...
Oh Muruga... aa... a a a...
A a a... a a a... a a a...
சந்தனத்தில் நிறம் எடுத்ததால்
அழகன் ஆனவன்
சரவணத்தில் உருவெடுத்ததால்
வேதம் ஆனவன்
முருகா....முருகா....ஆ...
முருகா....ஆ.....அஅஅ....
அஅஅ.... அஅஅ.... அஅஅ....
By adopting the rich color of sandalwood,
He became the epitome of beauty;
By taking form in Saravana Lake,
He became the divine Veda itself.
சந்தனத்தில் நிறம் எடுத்ததால்
அழகன் ஆனவன்
சரவணத்தில் உருவெடுத்ததால்
வேதம் ஆனவன்
By taking the sacred name Kandhan,
He became the embodiment of compassion;
By taking the sacred name Kandhan,
He became the embodiment of compassion;
Through that boundless compassion, to his devotees,
He became a humble servant himself.
Through that boundless compassion, to his devotees,
He became a humble servant himself.
கந்தன் என்னும் பேர் எடுத்ததால்
கருணையானவன்
கந்தன் என்னும் பேர் எடுத்ததால்
கருணையானவன்
அந்தக் கருணையினால் தொண்டருக்கும்
தொண்டனானவன்
அந்தக் கருணையினால் தொண்டருக்கும்
தொண்டனானவன்....
திருப்புகழைப் பாடப் பாட
வாய் மணக்கும்
எதிர்ப்புகளை முருகா உன் வேல் தடுக்கும்
வேல் தடுக்கும் முருகா வேல் தடுக்கும்
திருப்புகழைப் பாடப் பாட
வாய் மணக்கும்
Thiruppugazhai paada paada
As one sings Thiruppugazh again and again,
Vaai manakkum
The mouth becomes fragrant.
Thiruppugazhai paada paada
As one sings Thiruppugazh again and again,
Vaai manakkum
The mouth becomes fragrant.
Edhirppugalai murugaa un vael thadukkum
Oh Muruga, your spear blocks all obstacles.
Thiruppugazhai paada paada
As one sings Thiruppugazh again and again,
Vaai manakkum
The mouth becomes fragrant.
Edhirppugalai murugaa un vael thadukkum
Oh Muruga, your spear blocks all obstacles.
Vael thadukkum murugaa vael thadukkum
Your spear blocks, Oh Muruga, your spear blocks.
Nee kodutha thamizh allavaa
Is it not the Tamil language bestowed by you
Pugazh eduthadhu andha
That attained grand fame, and
Thamizh kodutha arivallavaa thalai sirandhadhu
Is it not the wisdom granted by Tamil that became supreme?
Murugaa…. murugaa….aa…aa…aa..
Oh Muruga... Oh Muruga... aa... aa... aa...
Murugaa…aa…aa.a.,..
Oh Muruga... aa... aa...
Nee kodutha thamizh allavaa
Is it not the Tamil language bestowed by you
Pugazh eduthadhu andha
That attained grand fame, and
Thamizh kodutha arivallavaa thalai sirandhadhu
Is it not the wisdom granted by Tamil that became supreme?
Nee siritha piragallavaa
Was it not after you smiled
Sirippu vandhadhu
That true joy and laughter arrived?
Nee siritha piragallavaa
Was it not after you smiled
Sirippu vandhadhu
That true joy and laughter arrived?
Un ninaivirukkum manamallavaa perumai kondadhu
Is it not the heart that remembers you that attained glory?
Sandhanathil niram eduthadhaal
By adopting the rich color of sandalwood,
Azhagan aanavan
He became the epitome of beauty;
Saravanathil uruveduthadhaal
By taking form in Saravana Lake,
Vaedham aanavan
He became the divine Veda itself.
Murugaa…. murugaa….aa….
Oh Muruga... Oh Muruga... aa...
Murugaa….aa…. a a a….
Oh Muruga... aa... a a a...
A a a…. a a a…. a a a….
A a a... a a a... a a a...
Sandhanathil niram eduthadhaal
By adopting the rich color of sandalwood,
Azhagan aanavan
He became the epitome of beauty;
Saravanathil uruveduthadhaal
By taking form in Saravana Lake,
Vaedham aanavan
He became the divine Veda itself.
Kandhan ennum paer eduthadhaal
By taking the sacred name Kandhan,
Karunaiyaanavan
He became the embodiment of compassion;
Kandhan ennum paer eduthadhaal
By taking the sacred name Kandhan,
Karunaiyaanavan
He became the embodiment of compassion;
Andha karunaiyinaal thondarukkum
Through that boundless compassion, to his devotees,
Thondanaanavan
He became a humble servant himself.
Andha karunaiyinaal thondarukkum
Through that boundless compassion, to his devotees,
Thondanaanavan….
He became a humble servant himself.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This devotional track from Gowri Kalyanam glorifies Lord Murugan, praising the divine sweetness of singing Thiruppugazh. The song highlights how chanting his praises fills one's speech with fragrance and how Murugan's sacred spear (Vel) protects believers against all forms of opposition and hardship. It acknowledges Murugan as the source of Tamil language and human wisdom, stating that true happiness and dignity stem from remembering him. The lyrics further celebrate Murugan's radiant appearance, comparing his complex complexion to sandalwood and his origin in Saravana Lake to the incarnation of Vedas. Known as Kandhan, his infinite grace and mercy are depicted as so profound that he becomes a humble servant to those who genuinely surrender to him.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Thiruppugazhai paada paada”
The phrase 'paada paada' repeats the verb to emphasize continuous, repeated chanting of the divine hymns.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Saravanathil uruveduthadhaal / Kandhan ennum paer eduthadhaal”
The second consonant 'ru' in Saravanathil and 'n' sound alignment in Kandhan/Sandhanathil establish subtle Tamil poetic harmony.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Sandhanathil niram eduthadhaal Azhagan aanavan”
Attributing the golden-brown shade of sandalwood directly to Murugan's physical charm and divine beauty.
Paradox / Divine Humility
“Andha karunaiyinaal thondarukkum Thondanaanavan”
The supreme deity Lord Murugan becoming a servant ('Thondan') to his own devotees due to his immense grace.
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Trivia
The song references 'Thiruppugazh', a celebrated 15th-century Tamil musical hymn composed by Arunagirinathar in praise of Lord Murugan. The lyrics pay homage to the traditional belief that Lord Murugan is the patron deity and creator of the Tamil language.
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