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Ulagamengum Nee Iruppai

From Karaikkal Ammaiyar · 1973

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan
Details
Karaikkal Ammaiyar1973

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ulagamengum nee irupaai siva perumaanaeYou exist all over the world, Oh Lord Shiva!
Ulagamengum nee irupaai siva perumaanaeYou exist all over the world, Oh Lord Shiva!
Nalla ullamellaam malarnthirupaai sivaperumaanaeYou bloom in every good heart, Oh Lord Shiva!
Nalla ullamellaam malarnthirupaai sivaperumaanae…ae..You bloom in every good heart, Oh Lord Shiva...
SivaperumaanaeOh Lord Shiva!
Female
Kalaigalailae kalanthirupaai sivaperumaanaeYou are blended in all arts, Oh Lord Shiva!
Kalaigalailae kalanthirupaai sivaperumaanaeYou are blended in all arts, Oh Lord Shiva!
Kaanum kaatchiyilum nirainthirupaai sivaperumaanaeYou fill every scene that is seen, Oh Lord Shiva!
Kaanum kaatchiyilum nirainthirupaai sivaperumaanaeYou fill every scene that is seen, Oh Lord Shiva!
Female
Ulagamengum nee irupaai siva perumaanaeYou exist all over the world, Oh Lord Shiva!
Nalla ullamellaam malarnthirupaai sivaperumaanae…ae..You bloom in every good heart, Oh Lord Shiva...
SivaperumaanaeOh Lord Shiva!
Female
Karpanaiyil un vadivam kaana varaadhuYour divine form cannot be seen merely through imagination.
Karpanaiyil un vadivam kaana varaadhuYour divine form cannot be seen merely through imagination.
Verum kanavugalil un arulum kooda varaadhuEven your grace will not come through mere dreams.
Kanavugalil un arulum kooda varaadhuEven in dreams, your grace will not come.
Arpudhangal seivadhilum bhakthi varaadhuDevotion does not arise merely by performing miracles.
Arpudhangal seivadhilum bhakthi varaadhuDevotion does not arise merely by performing miracles.
Undhan adiyavaraai iruppavarkkae thunbam varaadhuSufferings will never come to those who remain your devotees.
Undhan adiyavaraai iruppavarkkae thunbam varaadhuSufferings will never come to those who remain your devotees.
Female
Ulagamengum nee irupaai siva perumaanaeYou exist all over the world, Oh Lord Shiva!
Nalla ullamellaam malarnthirupaai sivaperumaanae…ae…You bloom in every good heart, Oh Lord Shiva...
SivaperumaanaeOh Lord Shiva!
Female
Sengarumbil engirunthu sarkkarai vaithaaiWhere did you place sugar inside the red sugarcane?
Sengarumbil engirunthu sarkkarai vaithaaiWhere did you place sugar inside the red sugarcane?
Suvai serthu varum maanganiyai endru padaithaaiWhen did you create the delicious mango fruit?
Suvai serthu varum maanganiyai endru padaithaaiWhen did you create the delicious mango fruit?
Vaeppillai kasappatharkku enna koduthaaiWhat did you give to make the neem leaf bitter?
Vaeppillai kasappatharkku enna koduthaaiWhat did you give to make the neem leaf bitter?
Indha vilaiyattai kaatti emmmai mayanga vaithaaiBy showing this divine play, you have mesmerized us.
Emmmai mayanga vaithaaiYou made us mesmerized.
Indha vilaiyattai kaatti emmmai mayanga vaithaaiBy showing this divine play, you have mesmerized us.
Emmmai mayanga vaithaaiYou made us mesmerized.
Female
Ulagamengum nee irupaai siva perumaanaeYou exist all over the world, Oh Lord Shiva!
Nalla ullamellaam malarnthirupaai sivaperumaanaeYou bloom in every good heart, Oh Lord Shiva!
Ulagamengum nee irupaai siva perumaanaeYou exist all over the world, Oh Lord Shiva!
Nalla ullamellaam malarnthirupaai sivaperumaanae…ae…You bloom in every good heart, Oh Lord Shiva...
SivaperumaanaeOh Lord Shiva!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This devotional song dedicated to Lord Shiva praises His omnipresence and divine playfulness in creation. The lyrics emphasize that Shiva resides in every corner of the universe, in all art forms, and especially within pure, virtuous hearts. True divine grace cannot be achieved through mere imagination, dreams, or performing miracles; rather, genuine devotion protects a humble devotee from all worldly suffering.\n\nThe song further marvels at the wonders of nature created by God—such as the sweetness planted inside red sugarcane, the rich taste of mangoes, and the natural bitterness of neem leaves. Through these natural marvels, Lord Shiva fascinates and captivates humanity with His grand cosmic play (Thiruvilaiyadal).

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Refrain / Repetition

Ulagamengum nee irupaai siva perumaanae

The line 'Ulagamengum nee irupaai siva perumaanae' repeats across stanzas as a central motif reinforcing Lord Shiva's omnipresence.

Rhetorical Questioning

Sengarumbil engirunthu sarkkarai vaithaai

The lyricist uses poetic inquiry about natural phenomena (sweetness in sugarcane, bitterness in neem) to express awe at divine creation.

Alliteration (Monaai)

Kaanum kaatchiyilum nirainthirupaai sivaperumaanae

Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Ka' ('Kaanum kaatchiyilum') creating a rhythmic flow.

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Trivia

The 1973 devotional film 'Karaikkal Ammaiyar' featured music composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan, with lyrics written by Kannadasan. K. B. Sundarambal portrayed the saint Karaikkal Ammaiyar and rendered several iconic classical devotional tracks for the film.

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