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Lyrics & meaning

Yamirukka Bayamen Endru

From Yamirukka Bayamen · 1983

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Yamirukka Bayamen1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Yamirukka bayamen"Why fear when I am here?"
Endru sonnavan muruganMurugan is the divine one who declared so.
Naalum naam azhaikkaWhenever we call upon him daily,
Varuvaan engal mannavan kumaranOur king Kumaran will surely come.
Female
Yamirukka bayamen"Why fear when I am here?"
Endru sonnavan muruganMurugan is the divine one who declared so.
Naalum naam azhaikkaWhenever we call upon him daily,
Varuvaan engal mannavan kumaranOur king Kumaran will surely come.
Female
Karchandhangai konja konjaWith her anklets tinkling softly,
Aadiya paavaiThe damsel who once danced,
Meendum kaal vilanga kandhan arulaiPrays for Lord Kandhan's grace to restore her feet,
Vendidum vaelaiAt this sacred moment.
Female
Yamirukka bayamen"Why fear when I am here?"
Endru sonnavan muruganMurugan is the divine one who declared so.
Yamirukka bayamen"Why fear when I am here?"
Endru sonnavan muruganMurugan is the divine one who declared so.
Female
Un sannidhi allaamalExcept in your divine sanctuary,
Sabaigalil aadadhaShe who never performed in ordinary courts,
Ponnadi idhuvendru puriyadhoDon't you realize these are those same golden feet?
Vadivelanai allamal vaeredhum kaanadhaSeeing nothing else except the spear-bearing Lord Murugan,
Vanjiyum ival endru theriyadhoDon't you realize that she is a woman of deep devotion?
Vanjiyum ival endru theriyadhooDon't you realize that she is a woman of deep devotion?
Female
Yamirukka bayamen"Why fear when I am here?"
Endru sonnavan muruganMurugan is the divine one who declared so.
Yamirukka bayamen"Why fear when I am here?"
Endru sonnavan muruganMurugan is the divine one who declared so.
Female
Un porpadham dhinam pottriDaily praising your golden feet,
Arunagiri vendaWhen saint Arunagirinathar prayed to you,
Arpudha nadam seidha perumaanaeOh Supreme Lord who performed a marvelous dance!
Un porpadham dhinam pottriDaily praising your golden feet,
Arunagiri vendaWhen saint Arunagirinathar prayed to you,
Arpudha nadam seidha perumaanaeOh Supreme Lord who performed a marvelous dance!
Nal aadalin kolangal abinaya jaalangalThe various forms of exquisite dance and subtle expressions,
Yaavaiyum arindhaayae pemmaanaeOh Lord, you know all of them thoroughly!
Saei konda noi theerka manam illaiyooDo you not have the heart to cure the ailment afflicting your child?
Nee sendhooril saeidha nadam ninaivillaiyooDo you not remember the cosmic dance you performed at Tiruchendur?
Saei konda noi theerka manam illaiyooDo you not have the heart to cure the ailment afflicting your child?
Nee sendhooril saeidha nadam ninaivillaiyooDo you not remember the cosmic dance you performed at Tiruchendur?
Female
Thundhubi naatiyam thaalam ezhupidaAs celestial drums reverberate with rhythmic beats,
Om ennum osai varaAs the primordial sound of 'Om' resonates,
Female
Thunburu naadhar deva kulathavarAs celestial musicians like Tumburu and heavenly beings,
Keerthanam paadi varaSing sacred hymns in devotion,
Female
Kinkini meghalai kulunga kulungaAs waistbands and anklets jingle gently,
Isai kolangal kondadavaeCelebrating the intricate patterns of music,
Female
Thirupaadham asaindhu varaAs your sacred feet move in harmony,
Baradham azhagu peraEnhancing the ultimate beauty of Bharatanatyam,
Payilum nadanam idhuvooIs this the dance being performed?
Female
Naarthana vaelaiyil vizhiyin vizhi palaDuring the dance, from the depths of the eyes,
Paavangal undaagavaeAs various divine emotions manifest,
Adhil gaana rasam vazhiya ngyaana mazhai pozhiyumOverflowing with musical essence and showering a rain of wisdom,
Azhagam murugan ivanoIs he the beautiful Lord Murugan?
Female
Azhagan murugan ivanoIs he the beautiful Lord Murugan?
Thiru nadanam puriyum guhanoIs he Lord Guhan performing this divine dance?
Azhagan murugan ivano…Is he the beautiful Lord Murugan?
Azhagan murugan ivano…Is he the beautiful Lord Murugan?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

minimal summary: 'Yamirukka Bayamen' is a devout classical Tamil composition centered on deep faith in Lord Murugan. The song revolves around a devotee—a dancer—appealing for divine healing and grace so her legs may dance once again solely in service of the Lord. The lyrics evoke legendary accounts such as Lord Murugan dancing for Saint Arunagirinathar and his cosmic dance in Tiruchendur, appealing to his compassion to heal his child. The song vividly describes the divine atmosphere of classical dance, where rhythms, celestial music (Tumburu), and sacred sound ('Om') converge. It celebrates Murugan not only as the ultimate savior whose famous assurance is 'Yamirukka Bayamen' (Why fear when I am here?), but also as the master performer whose divine dance bestows aesthetic joy and spiritual wisdom upon devotees.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Alliteration / Monai

Karchandhangai konja konja

Repetition of the 'k' sound at the beginning of words in the line creates musical rhythm.

Metaphor

Adhil gaana rasam vazhiya ngyaana mazhai pozhiyum

Compares divine wisdom flowing through dance and music to a showering rain ('ngyaana mazhai').

Rhetorical Question

Saei konda noi theerka manam illaiyoo

The devotee asks if the deity lacks the heart to heal, highlighting an intimate, pleading bond rather than genuine doubt.

Alliteration / Monai

Thundhubi naatiyam thaalam ezhupida

Repetition of the 'th' sound across words creates rhythmic percussion mimicry.

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Trivia

'Yamirukka Bayamen' translates to 'Why fear when I am here?', which according to Hindu lore is the reassuring message given by Lord Murugan to his ardent devotees. This song features classical Tamil lyrics penned by the legendary poet Vaali, drawing references to Thiruchendur and Saint Arunagirinathar's Tiruppugazh tradition.

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