Thiruvongu Punniya
From Arutperum Jothi · 1971
- Lyricist
- Ramalinga Adigalar
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- T. R. Pappa
- Details
- Arutperum Jothi1971
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thiruvongu punniya seyalongi | May sacred, virtuous deeds increase and flourish; |
| Anbarul thiralongu selvamonga | May spiritual wealth increase among the gathering of devotees; |
| Serivonga arivongi | May depth of focus and divine knowledge flourish; |
| Niraivaana inbam thigazhnthonga | May complete and perfect bliss shine and flourish; |
| Arul koduththu maruvongu | Bestowing divine grace and embracing all, |
| Sengamala malarongu… | Flourishing like a radiant red lotus flower... |
| Female | |
| Vanamonga valar karunai mayamongi | Flourishing like the boundless sky, overflowing with growing compassion, |
| Orr varamongu thellamutha vayamongi | Flourishing as a supreme boon, the victorious sweet nectar, |
| Anantha vadivaagi yongi | Flourishing as the form of infinite bliss, |
| Nyaana uruvongum unarvinirai yoliyongi | Flourishing as the embodiment of wisdom, the light of complete consciousness, |
| Female | |
| Oongu mayil oornthongi | Flourishing as the Lord who rides the majestic peacock, |
| Evvuyirukkum uravongu | Flourishing as the true kin to every living soul, |
| Ninpathamennulamongi | May your holy feet flourish within my heart, |
| Valamonga uikindra naalenthanaal | Which day shall be the blessed day I am redeemed amidst such prosperity? |
| Female | |
| Tharuvuvongu chennaiyir kanthakottaththul valar | O Lord residing in Kandhakottam, Chennai, surrounded by lush wish-fulfilling trees! |
| Thalamongu kantha vaelae | O Lord Kandha holding the mighty Spear, exalted in this holy shrine! |
| Thanmugath thuyyamani unmuga saivamani | O cool-faced pure gem, inner spiritual Saiva jewel! |
| Shanmuga dheivamaniyae….. | O Lord Shanmuga, the divine jewel of the universe! |
திருவோங்கு புண்ணியச் செயலோங்கி
அன்பருள் திறலோங்கு செல்வ மோங்கச்
செறிவோங்க அறிவோங்கி
நிறைவான இன்பம் திகழ்ந் தோங்க
அருள் கொடுத்து மருவோங்கு
செங்கமல மலரோங்கு.....
May sacred, virtuous deeds increase and flourish;
May spiritual wealth increase among the gathering of devotees;
May depth of focus and divine knowledge flourish;
May complete and perfect bliss shine and flourish;
Bestowing divine grace and embracing all,
Flourishing like a radiant red lotus flower...
வணமோங்க வளர் கருணை மயமோங்கி
ஓர் வரமோங்கு தெள்ளமுத வயமோங்கி
ஆனந்த வடிவாகி யோங்கி
ஞான உருவோங்கும் உணர்வினிறை யொளியோங்கி
Flourishing like the boundless sky, overflowing with growing compassion,
Flourishing as a supreme boon, the victorious sweet nectar,
Flourishing as the form of infinite bliss,
Flourishing as the embodiment of wisdom, the light of complete consciousness,
ஓங்கு மயில் ஊர்ந்தோங்கி
எவ்வுயிர்க்கும் உறவோங்கு
நின்பதமென்னுளமோங்கி
வளமோங்க உய்கின்ற நாளெந்த நாள்
Flourishing as the Lord who rides the majestic peacock,
Flourishing as the true kin to every living soul,
May your holy feet flourish within my heart,
Which day shall be the blessed day I am redeemed amidst such prosperity?
தருவோங்கு சென்னையிற் கந்தகோட்டத்துள் வளர்
தலமோங்கு கந்த வேளே
தண்முகத் துய்யமணி உண்முகச் சைவமணி
சண்முகத் தெய்வ மணியே......
O Lord residing in Kandhakottam, Chennai, surrounded by lush wish-fulfilling trees!
O Lord Kandha holding the mighty Spear, exalted in this holy shrine!
O cool-faced pure gem, inner spiritual Saiva jewel!
O Lord Shanmuga, the divine jewel of the universe!
Thiruvongu punniya seyalongi
May sacred, virtuous deeds increase and flourish;
Anbarul thiralongu selvamonga
May spiritual wealth increase among the gathering of devotees;
Serivonga arivongi
May depth of focus and divine knowledge flourish;
Niraivaana inbam thigazhnthonga
May complete and perfect bliss shine and flourish;
Arul koduththu maruvongu
Bestowing divine grace and embracing all,
Sengamala malarongu…
Flourishing like a radiant red lotus flower...
Vanamonga valar karunai mayamongi
Flourishing like the boundless sky, overflowing with growing compassion,
Orr varamongu thellamutha vayamongi
Flourishing as a supreme boon, the victorious sweet nectar,
Anantha vadivaagi yongi
Flourishing as the form of infinite bliss,
Nyaana uruvongum unarvinirai yoliyongi
Flourishing as the embodiment of wisdom, the light of complete consciousness,
Oongu mayil oornthongi
Flourishing as the Lord who rides the majestic peacock,
Evvuyirukkum uravongu
Flourishing as the true kin to every living soul,
Ninpathamennulamongi
May your holy feet flourish within my heart,
Valamonga uikindra naalenthanaal
Which day shall be the blessed day I am redeemed amidst such prosperity?
Tharuvuvongu chennaiyir kanthakottaththul valar
O Lord residing in Kandhakottam, Chennai, surrounded by lush wish-fulfilling trees!
Thalamongu kantha vaelae
O Lord Kandha holding the mighty Spear, exalted in this holy shrine!
Thanmugath thuyyamani unmuga saivamani
O cool-faced pure gem, inner spiritual Saiva jewel!
Shanmuga dheivamaniyae…..
O Lord Shanmuga, the divine jewel of the universe!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a soul-stirring prayer written by Saint Ramalinga Adigalar (Vallalar) addressing Lord Kandhaswamy (Murugan) of the Kandhakottam Temple in Chennai. The poet invokes the Lord with deep devotion, praying for virtuous deeds, true spiritual wisdom, unity among devotees, and universal joy to flourish in the world. He describes the divine attributes of Lord Murugan as the embodiment of mercy, light, nectar, and ultimate consciousness. In the concluding verses, Vallalar pours out his personal longing for divine redemption, asking when his heart will be permanently blessed by the Lord's lotus feet. He praises Lord Shanmuga as a pure, priceless jewel who bestows grace upon all living beings.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (Rhyme / Repetition)
“Thiruvongu punniya seyalongi... selvamonga... arivongi...”
The word or suffix 'Oongu' (meaning to grow, flourish, or rise high) is repetitively used at the end of almost every phrase, creating a powerful rhythmic and chanting effect.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Thanmugath thuyyamani unmuga saivamani / Shanmuga dheivamaniyae”
The Lord is metaphorically addressed as 'Saivamani' (Saivite jewel) and 'Dheivamaniyae' (Divine jewel), symbolizing purity, splendor, and spiritual value.
Moonaai (Alliteration)
“Tharuvuvongu chennaiyir kanthakottaththul valar / Thalamongu kantha vaelae”
Repetition of initial consonants like 'Th' in 'Tharuvuvongu', 'Thalamongu', 'Thanmugath', and 'Sh/S' sounds in 'Sengamala', 'Saivamani', 'Shanmuga'.
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Trivia
This poem is part of 'Deivamani Maalai' (Garland of Divine Gems), composed by Saint Ramalinga Swamigal (Vallalar) in his early years while worshipping at the Chennai Kandhakottam Kandhaswamy Temple. It was adapted into the 1971 biographical film 'Arutperum Jothi', set to music by T. R. Pappa and rendered by S. Janaki.
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