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Thirupugazhai Paada Paada

From Gowri Kalyanam · 1966

Lyricist
Poovai Senguttavan
Singers
P. Suseela, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Gowri Kalyanam
Movie release year
1966
Lyrics added on
10 May 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thiruppugazhai paada paada
Vaai manakkum
Thiruppugazhai paada paada
Vaai manakkum
Edhirppugalai murugaa un vael thadukkum
Thiruppugazhai paada paada
Vaai manakkum
Edhirppugalai murugaa un vael thadukkum
Vael thadukkum murugaa vael thadukkum
Nee kodutha thamizh allavaa
Pugazh eduthadhu andha
Thamizh kodutha arivallavaa thalai sirandhadhu
Murugaa…. murugaa….aa…aa…aa..
Murugaa…aa…aa.a.,..
Nee kodutha thamizh allavaa
Pugazh eduthadhu andha
Thamizh kodutha arivallavaa thalai sirandhadhu
Nee siritha piragallavaa
Sirippu vandhadhu
Nee siritha piragallavaa
Sirippu vandhadhu
Un ninaivirukkum manamallavaa perumai kondadhu
Sandhanathil niram eduthadhaal
Azhagan aanavan
Saravanathil uruveduthadhaal
Vaedham aanavan
Murugaa…. murugaa….aa….
Murugaa….aa…. a a a….
A a a…. a a a…. a a a….
Sandhanathil niram eduthadhaal
Azhagan aanavan
Saravanathil uruveduthadhaal
Vaedham aanavan
Kandhan ennum paer eduthadhaal
Karunaiyaanavan
Kandhan ennum paer eduthadhaal
Karunaiyaanavan
Andha karunaiyinaal thondarukkum
Thondanaanavan
Andha karunaiyinaal thondarukkum
Thondanaanavan….
As we sing the Thiruppugazh hymns again and again,
The mouth fills with sweet fragrance.
As we sing the Thiruppugazh hymns again and again,
The mouth fills with sweet fragrance.
Muruga, your Vel (divine spear) will ward off every obstacle.
As we sing the Thiruppugazh hymns again and again,
The mouth fills with sweet fragrance.
Muruga, your Vel will ward off every obstacle.
Your Vel wards them off, Muruga, your Vel wards them off.
Isn't it the Tamil given by you
That earned such great fame?
Isn't the wisdom that Tamil gave the greatest of all?
Muruga... Muruga... Ah... ah... ah...
Muruga... Ah... ah...
Isn't it the Tamil given by you
That earned such great fame?
Isn't the wisdom that Tamil gave the greatest of all?
Only after you smiled,
Did smiles and laughter come to life.
Only after you smiled,
Did smiles and laughter come to life.
Isn't the heart that remembers you truly blessed with honor?
Taking the golden hue of sandalwood,
He became beauty itself.
Taking form in the sacred Saravana lake,
He became the holy Vedas.
Muruga... Muruga... Ah...
Muruga... Ah... ah ah ah...
Ah ah ah... Ah ah ah... Ah ah ah...
Taking the golden hue of sandalwood,
He became beauty itself.
Taking form in the sacred Saravana lake,
He became the holy Vedas.
Bearing the name of Kandhan,
He became pure compassion.
Bearing the name of Kandhan,
He became pure compassion.
And through that very compassion,
He became a servant even to his devotees.
And through that very compassion,
He became a servant even to his devotees...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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