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Varuvaan Vadivelan

From Varuvan Vadivelan · 1978

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Varuvan Vadivelan1978

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Varuvaan vadivelanVadivelan (Lord Murugan) will come
Varuvaan vadivelanVadivelan will come
Thanigai vallal avanHe is the generous patron of Thiruthani
Azhagu mannanavanHe is the king of beauty
Ninaithaal varuvan vadivelanIf you think of Him, Vadivelan will come
Female
Varuvaan vadivelanVadivelan will come
Thanigai vallal avanHe is the generous patron of Thiruthani
Azhagu mannanavanHe is the king of beauty
Ninaithaal varuvan vadivelanIf you think of Him, Vadivelan will come
Female
{Sirithu kurathi pennai{Smiling at the Kurathi girl (Valli)
AnaikkindravanHe who embraces her
Aval sengkani vaaidhazhaiHer red fruit-like lips
Nanaikkindravan} (2)He moistens with love} (2)
Female
Idaiyinil kaikkoduthuPlacing His hand around her waist
ValaikindravanHe who curves her gently
Alli idugindravanHe who gathers and embraces her
Sorgam tharukindravanHe who bestows heavenly bliss
Aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…Aaa....aaa....aaa....aaa...
Idaiyinil kaikkoduthuPlacing His hand around her waist
ValaikindravanHe who curves her gently
Alli idugindravanHe who gathers and embraces her
Sorgam tharukindravanHe who bestows heavenly bliss
Female
Varuvaan vadivelanVadivelan will come
Thanigai vallal avanHe is the generous patron of Thiruthani
Azhagu mannanavanHe is the king of beauty
Ninaithaal varuvan vadivelanIf you think of Him, Vadivelan will come
Female
Murugaa murugaa murugaa murugaaMurugaa murugaa murugaa murugaa
Murugaa murugaa murugaa murugaaMurugaa murugaa murugaa murugaa
Murugaa murugaa murugaa murugaa………..Murugaa murugaa murugaa murugaa...
Female
Adiyavar ketta varam tharukindravanHe bestows the boons requested by devotees
Endrum avar kannil neraaga therikindravanHe always appears directly before their eyes
Adiyavar ketta varam tharukindravanHe bestows the boons requested by devotees
Endrum avar kannil neraaga therikindravanHe always appears directly before their eyes
Kodiavar pagai theerthu mudikkindravanHe who destroys the enmity of evil forces
Seval kodiyanavan namakku iniyanavanHe with the rooster flag is sweet to us
Kodiavar pagai theerthu mudikkindravanHe who destroys the enmity of evil forces
Seval kodiyanavan namakku iniyanavanHe with the rooster flag is sweet to us
Seval kodiyanavan namakku iniyanavanHe with the rooster flag is sweet to us
Female
Varuvaan vadivelanVadivelan will come
Thanigai vallal avanHe is the generous patron of Thiruthani
Azhagu mannanavanHe is the king of beauty
Ninaithaal varuvan vadivelanIf you think of Him, Vadivelan will come
Female
ThirumurgaatruppadaiThirumurugatrupadai
Naan padavaaShall I sing?
Illai thirupugazh paadi inguOr shall I sing Thirupugazh here
NadamaadavaaAnd dance?
Female
ThirumurgaatruppadaiThirumurugatrupadai
Naan padavaaShall I sing?
Illai thirupugazh paadi inguOr shall I sing Thirupugazh here
NadamaadavaaAnd dance?
Female
Kandhar sashti kavachaKandhar Sashti Kavasam
Kavi padavaShall I sing as a poetic hymn?
Avan mun kaiyendhavaaShall I hold out my hands before Him?
Vetri kadal neendhavaaShall I swim across the ocean of victory?
Female
Kandhar sashti kavachaKandhar Sashti Kavasam
Kavi padavaShall I sing as a poetic hymn?
Avan mun kaiyendhavaaShall I hold out my hands before Him?
Vetri kadal neendhavaaShall I swim across the ocean of victory?
Female
Varuvaan vadivelanVadivelan will come
Thanigai vallal avanHe is the generous patron of Thiruthani
Azhagu mannanavanHe is the king of beauty
Ninaithaal varuvan vadivelanIf you think of Him, Vadivelan will come

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This devotional song celebrates Lord Murugan (Vadivelan), extolling His divine grace, supreme beauty, and loving relationship with his consort Valli. It assures devotees that merely remembering Lord Murugan will summon His presence to grant blessings and remove all evils.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Aval sengkani vaaidhazhai

Compares Valli's lips to a ripe red fruit ('sengkani vaaidhazh') to convey sweetness and beauty.

Alliteration & Rhyme (Emoni & Edhugai)

Thirumurgaatruppadai / Illai thirupugazh paadi ingu

Use of repeating initial and second letter sounds across lines such as 'Thirumurgaatruppadai' and 'Thirupugazh'.

Repetition (Anaphora / Chanting)

Murugaa murugaa murugaa murugaa

Rhythmic repetition of the deity's name 'Murugaa' to evoke deep spiritual ecstasy and devotion.

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Trivia

The song incorporates references to revered ancient and medieval Tamil literature dedicated to Lord Murugan, including Nakkeerar's 'Thirumurugatrupadai', Arunagirinathar's 'Thirupugazh', and Devaraya Swamigal's 'Kandhar Sashti Kavasam'.

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