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Umaiyoru Pagane Thiruvarul

From Sivagami · 1960

Lyricist
Papanasam Sivan
Singer
M. K. Thiyagaraja Bagavathar
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Sivagami
Movie release year
1960
Lyrics added on
29 May 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Umaiyoru paaganae thiruvarul puri
Ulaganadhanae jagadheesanae
Umaiyoru paaganae thiruvarul puri
Ulaganadhanae jagadheesanae
Kamalapadham naan maraven
Kamalapadham naan maraven
Umaiyoru paaganae thiruvarul puri
Ulaganadhanae jagadheesanae
Kaamanai vendravanae karunaagaranae
Sankaranae mangalakaranae
Kaamanai vendravanae karunaagaranae
Sankaranae mangalakaranae
Umaiyoru baaganae thiruvarul puri
Ulaganadhanae jagadheesanae
Maadhar uravaal maruvu kaadhal vilaiyaadaamal
Maaiyai vasamaai samsaara valaiyil veezhndhu vidaamal
Podhamizhindhu punidhan unadhu pugazhil verupadaamaal
Punniya yogiyar pol uyar thuravu neriyil
Urudhi peravae arupagaiaravae panindhu magizhum
Umaiyoru baaganae thiruvarul puri
Ulaganadhanae jagadheesanae
O Lord who shares your form with Uma, bless me with your divine grace!
O Master of the world, Lord of the universe!
O Lord who shares your form with Uma, bless me with your divine grace!
O Master of the world, Lord of the universe!
I will never forget your lotus feet.
I will never forget your lotus feet.
O Lord who shares your form with Uma, bless me with your divine grace!
O Master of the world, Lord of the universe!
O Conqueror of desire, O ocean of compassion!
O Shankara, giver of all auspicious blessings!
O Conqueror of desire, O ocean of compassion!
O Shankara, giver of all auspicious blessings!
O Lord who shares your form with Uma, bless me with your divine grace!
O Master of the world, Lord of the universe!
Without indulging in romantic games through attachment to women,
Without falling under illusion's sway into the trap of worldly life,
Without losing my senses or straying from your sacred glory, O Holy One,
Like the blessed yogis on the noble path of renunciation,
To stand firm and destroy the six inner enemies, joyfully bowing to...
O Lord who shares your form with Uma, bless me with your divine grace!
O Master of the world, Lord of the universe!
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Overall song meaning

This song is a sublime devotional prayer addressed to Lord Shiva in his manifestation as Ardhanarishvara (the Lord who shares half his body with Goddess Uma). The seeker implores the Almighty for divine grace and seeks freedom from the entanglements of worldly illusions (Maya), lust, and material attachments. Instead of falling prey to samsaric ties, the devotee prays for the strength to tread the exalted path of renunciation followed by holy ascetics. By conquering the six inner vices (Arishadvarga: lust, anger, greed, delusion, pride, and envy), the singer vows to permanently anchor his mind upon the Lord's lotus feet and sing His eternal praises.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edugai (Second letter rhyming)

“Maadhar uravaal... / Maaiyai vasamaai...”

In lines 15-18, the second consonant sound 'd/dh/n' or vowel length forms a structured rhythm across lines: 'Maadhar' / 'Maaiyai' / 'Podhamizhindhu' / 'Punniya'.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Kaamanai vendravanae karunaagaranae / Sankaranae mangalakaranae”

Matching end sounds in vocative addresses create a rhythmic, chant-like quality.

Uruvam (Metaphor)

“Kamalapadham naan maraven / Samsaara valaiyil veezhndhu vidaamal”

'Kamalapadham' compares the Lord's feet directly to a divine lotus blossom, and 'Samsaara valai' metaphorically views earthly existence as a entangling web.

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Trivia

This track was sung by M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar (MKT), Tamil cinema's first undisputed superstar. 'Sivagami' (1960) was released posthumously following MKT's demise in November 1959. The song was penned by the famous Carnatic composer Papanasam Sivan, often hailed as 'Tamil Tyagayya', whose classic spiritual compositions perfectly suited MKT's high-pitched classical vocal style.

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