Thiruppavai - Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Andal, who was the daughter of Sri Periyalvar has names like Godha Piratti, Soodikudutha Nachiyar, Bhattar Piran Puthalvi and Thiruppavai Padiya Selvi.  She has composed illustrious Thiruppavai and Nachiyar Thirumozhi praising the glories of Lord Vishnu and it comprises 30 and 143 verses respectively.

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In this verse Sri Andal invites the young maiden of Thiru Ayarpadi/Gokulam on the highly auspicious month of Markazhi to join with her for ablutions in the early hours of dawn and assemble with the young maidens in the commendable worship of Lord Sriman Narayana who provides eternal bliss and salvation.  Sri Andal describes the enthralling beauty of Lord Krishna who is the son of Nandagopa.  She narrates the attractive features of Lord Krishna who has the complexion of dark clouds, his face has great effulgence of sun, he is valorous son of Yasodha, his compassion and infinite virtues.  He is Narayana who is the safest heaven to the worshiper.

Margazhi Thingal  Madhi Niraindha Nannalal

Neerada Podhuveer Pdhumino Nerizhaiyeer

Seer Malgum Ayppadi Chelva Chirumeergal

Koorvel Kodundhozhilan Nandhagopan Kumaran

Erarndha Kanni Yasodhai Ilam Singam

Kaar Meni Chengan Kadhir Madhiyam Pol Mugaththan

Narayanane Namakke Parai Tharuvaan

Paror Pugazha Padindhelor Empavai

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In this verse Sri Andal mention the rules and regulations of the Margazhi fast and the austerities should be followed on these days to the huge crowd of young maiden gathered at her request.   Sri Andal insists them to sing praising the eternal glory of Lord Narayana who is immersed in the cosmic sleep/ Yoganidra in the milky ocean.  She advised them to abstain from consuming Ghee and milk till the end of the fast, she also insists to undertake ablutions in the early hours of dawn and  refrain from applying Kajal/Anjanam to eyes and leave the plait of long beautiful hair without embellishing with flowers of various fragrances,  she advises them to strictly follow the duties prescribed in the scriptures, avoid speaking lies and harmful about others, provide alms to the saints and holy men, and believe in  fair method to achieve the fruitful life and immerse in the self-less service to Lord and preceptors to attain  contented life. 

Vaiyaththu Vaazhveergaal Naamum Nampavaikku

Cheyyum Kirisaigal Keleero Paarkadalul

Paiya Thuyinra Paramanadi Paadi

Neyyunnom  Paal Unnom Natkaale Neeradi

Maiyittu Ezhudhom Malarittu Naam Mudiyom

Seyyadhana Seyyom Theekkuralai Chenrodhom

Aiyamum Pichchaiyum Aandhanaiyum Kai Kaatti

Uyyumarenni Ugandhelor Empavai

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In this verse Sri Andal describes the commendable virtues of the Markazhi austerities, she insists to sing praising the majestic form of Lord Vishnu as Lord Trivikrama who assumed the gigantic form and measured the three worlds in the universe in two strides, and placed the third step on the head of the demon King Mahabhali.  She advises to perform ablutions in the holy river Yamuna that would provide copious rain and flourish the land.  This observance would help the country to prosper and free from famine, and achieve cows that provide abundance of milk with a single touch on their heavy udder.  She concludes that worship of Lord Trivikrama on this day would bring perpetual prosperity in the Universe.

Ongi Ulagalandha Uththaman Per Paadi

Nangal Nam Paavaikku Chatri Neeradinaal

Theengindri Nadellaam Thingal Mum Mari Peydhu

Ongu Perum Sennel Oodukkayalugala

Poonguvalai Podhil Pori Vandu Kan Paduppa

Thengaadhe Pukkirundhu Seerththa Mulai Patri

Vanga Kudam Niraikkum Vallal Perum Pasukkal

Neengadha Selvam Niraindhelor Empavai

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In this verse, Sri Anal Praises Lord Varuna and the personification of Lord Vishnu as Lord Padmanabha.  Sri Andal persuade the young maidens to praise Lord Varuna and requesting him to shower copious rain, she insists Lord Varuna to get into the deep sea and wrap up immense quantity of water, and raise into the dark sky which resembles Lord Krishna and downpour with thunderous roar similiar to the sound of Panchajanya /conch and the lightening like the fierce weapon discus of Lord Vishnu, the heavy shower should be uninterrupted like the countless arrows from the bow/Sharngam of Lord Narayana and abundant in nature that would help to flourish the land.

Aazhi Mazhai Kanaa Onru Nee Kai Karavel

Aazhi Ul Pukku Mugandhu Kodu Aarthu Eri

Oozhi Mudhalvan Uruvam Pol Mey Karuththu

Paazhiyam Tholudai Parpanaaban Kaiyil

Aazhi Pol Minni Valamburi Pol Ninru Adhirndhu

Thaazhaadhe Saarnga Mudhaiththa Sara Mazhai Pol

Vaazha Ulaginil Peydhidaay NaangaLum

Maargazhi Neeraada Magizhndhelor Empavai

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In this verse, Sri Andal insists the young maidens to pray to Lord Krishna, who was born in the illustrious clan of Yadhavas and the valorous child born in Mathura, who finds immense pleasure in sporting in the holy river Yamuna, and shines like dazzling lamp among the cowherds.   Lord Dhamodhara who has high esteem towards Yasodha, was bound by the rope around his waist by his mother.  Sri Andal persuade them to worship with utmost integrity and sincerity of mind and body, and venerate Him with fresh and fragrant flowers, pay obeisance to Him, sing and praise glories of him, immerse in his thoughts, engage in the self-less service to him that would eradicates the sins committed in the past, present and future.  All the sins will burn into ashes like straw in an inferno.

Mayanai Mannu Vada Madhurai Maindhanai

 Thooya Peru Neer Yamunai Thuraivanai

 Aayar Kulaththinil Thonrum Ani Vilakkai

Thaayai Kudal Vilakkam Seydha Dhamodharanai

Thooyomaay Vandhu Naam Thoomalar Thoovi Thozhudhu

Vaayinaal Paadi Manaththinaal Sindhikka

Poya Pizhaiyum Pugudharuvaan Nindranavum

Theeyinil Thoosaagum Cheppelor Empavai

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 In this verse Sri Andal tries to awaken the young maidens informing them about the chirping of birds in the early hours of dawn, the marvelous sound of the divine Conch from the temple of Lord Vishnu who rides on his celestial vehicle Garuda.  Sri Andal requests Lord Krishna who drank the venomous milk from the bosom of a demon and suckled her life away, killed the demon who appeared before him in the form of a cart wheel was thrashed into pieces with his teeny tiny toe, she insists him to wake up.  The Supreme Lord Hari who reclines on Adishesha in the milky ocean was worshipped by the great Sages and Yogis uninterruptedly, she enquires the young maidens that the recitation of the holy names has not reached in their ears yet?

Pullum Silambina Kaan Pullaraiyan Koyilil

Vellai Vili Sangin Peraravam kettilaiyo

pillaay Ezhundhiraay Pey Mulai Nanjundu

Kalla Chakatam Kalakkazhiya Kaalochchi

Vellaththaravil Thuyilamarndha Viththinai

Ullaththu Kondu Munivargalum Yogigalum

Mella EzhundhuAri Enra Peraravam

Ullam Pugundhu Kulirndhelor Empavai

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In this verse, Sri Andal praises the compassion of Lord Krishna and advice the young maidens to surrender to supreme Lord to attain eternal bliss.  Sri Andal persistently tries to wake them up informing the arrival of first light on East, but her friend refused to believe and replies that it was not that sunrise brightened the Eastern part of the sky, it was the eagerness of Sri Andal, looking up in the sky eagerly waiting for the dawn that added the brightness to the sky.  Sri Andal preaches the significance of collective worship of Lord Krishna who is the epitome of love and affection; she hangs around at the doorstep of each of the young maidens and insists them to join with her in the worship.  Sri Andal encourages the young maidens to sing praising the glories of Lord Krishna who is the vanquisher of demons/evils will definitely heed to their prayers and bless them.

Keezh Vaanam Vellenru Yerumai Siru Veedu

Meyvaan Parandhana Kaan Mikkulla Pillaigalum

Povaan poginrarai Pogamal Kaaththu Unnai

Koovuvaan Vandhu NinrOm Kodhugalam Udaiya

Pavai Ezhundhiray Padi Parai Kondu

Mavai Pilandhanai Mallarai Mattiya

Dhevadhi Dhevanai Chenru Naam Seviththaal

Aavavenru Aaraiyndhu Arulelor Empavai

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In this verse, Sri Andal emphasizes the holy names of supreme Lord are powerful than the Lord himself, they can instantly grant wishes to his devotees.  Sri Andal reveals her pain of separation from Lord Krishna, she narrates the house of a young maiden embellished with the earthen lamps and full of rich fragrances all seems to be worthless in the absence of Lord Krishna and instructs her to open the latch of the door and asks her to join with her in the worship of Lord Krishna, later she requests the mother of the young maiden to wake her up.  One of the girls irritatingly speaking ‘Is she dumb or deaf?’ the another one comments ‘she must have spent plentiful hours in joy with Lord Krisha, that made her tired and return to bed to ease her tiredness’ or somebody must have cast evil spell on her.  Sri Andal insists her to wake up and chant the holy names of the Supreme Lord Krishna.

Thoomani Madathu Sutrum Vilakkeriya

Thoopam Kamazha Thuyilanaimel Kanvalarum

Maman Makale Manikkathavam Thazh Thiravai

Mameer Avalai Yezhuppeero Un Makal Than

Oomayo Andri Sevido Ananthalo

Yemaperunthuyil Manthirapattalo

Mamayan Madhavan Vaikundhan Yendrendru

Namam Palavum Navindrelor Enpavai

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In this verse, Sri Andal denotes the significance of self-surrender to Supreme Lord.  Sri Andal approaching a young maiden whose house is very close to Nandagopa, but she was unresponsive and pretend to be fast asleep on her bed, Sri Andal prompts her to join for the Markazhi fast but she replies that she has already surrendered to him, so not interested to join with them.   The insensitiveness of the young maiden forced to think Sri Andal that the demon Kumbhakarna must have contributed her with his abundance of sleep before departing from this world, Sri Andal insists her not to remain on the bed at the time of daybreak and join with her for a holy dip.

Notru Chuvarkkam Pukukindra Ammanai !

Matramum Thararo Vasal Thiravadhar

Natra Thuzhaimudi Narayanan Nammal

Potra Parai Tharum Punniyanal Pandorunal

Kootrathin  Vai Veezhndha Kumba Karnanum

Thotrum Unakke Perum Thuyilthan Thanthano

Atra Anandhal Udayai Arungalame

Theytramai Vandhu Thiravelor Empavai

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In this verse, Sri Andal invites the young maiden who was fast asleep in her bed without the knowledge of the arrival of dawn.  Sri Andal reveals her objective to have holy dip with the young maiden who has utmost faith and devotion in Lord Krishna and her heart filled with abundance of glorious myths of Lord, was failed to listen to the desperate cries of the women assembled to sing praising the glories of Lord Krishna.  Sri Andal persistently requests the young maiden to join with them in the worship of Lord, she enquires the reason for being unspoken, further states that the greatest of bliss is to be among the association of servants of Lord.

Katru Karavai  Kanangal Pala Karandhu

Setrar Thiralazhiya Chendru Serucheyyum

Kutram Ondrilladha Kovalartham Porkkodiye

Putru Aravu Alkul Punamayile Podharai

Sutrathu Thozhimar Yellarum Vandhu Nin

Mutram Pugundhu Mukhil Vannan Peyarpada

Sitradhe Pesadhe Selva Pendatti Ni

Yetrukkurangum Porulelor Empavai

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In this verse, Sri Andal describes the boundless affection of cattle   towards their calves, the simple thought of their calves’ results in pouring milk from its udder creates pond of milk and it drenches the floor and keeps it is mucky.  Sri Andal and the ladies marched towards the house of young maiden who was fast asleep on her bed without the knowledge of daybreak and invites her to join with them in the worship of Lord.   Sri Andal insists the young maiden who was not giving attention to the ladies assembled, she enthusiastically describes the incarnation of Lord Rama and requests her to join and sing praising the glories of Lord.

Kanaithu Illam Katrerumai Kandrukku Irangi

Ninaithu Mulai Vazhiye Nindru Pal Sora

Ninaithu Illam Serakkum Nar Selvan Thangai

Panith Thalai Veezha Nin Vasar Kadai Patri

Sinathinal  Then Ilangai Komanai Chera

Manathukku Iniyanai Padavum Ni Vai Thiravai

Inithan Yezhunthirai Yeedhenna Perurakkam

Anaithu Illatharum  Arindhelor  Empavai

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In this verse, Sri Andal praises the glories of Lord Rama who vanquished the demon King Ravana and informs the young maiden who was fast asleep on her bed at the time of break of the day about the arrival of crowd of ladies observing the Markazhi fast.  Sri Andal persistently requests the young maiden, who has beautiful eyes which resembles to the flowers of Kuvalai is capable to catch the attention of Lord Krishna, not to remain in her bed and join in the worship Lord.

Pullinvai Keendanai Polla Arakkanai

Killi Kalaindhanai Keerthimai Padi Poi

Pillaigal Ellarum Pavai Kalampukkar

Velli Yezhundhu Viyazham Urangitru

Pullum Silambinakan Podharikanninai

Kulla Kulira Kudaindhu Neeradathey

Palli Kidathiyo ! Pavai ! Ni Nan Nalal

Kallam Thavirndhu Kalandhelor Empavai

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In this verse, Sri Andal describes the unresponsiveness of a young maiden who was promised to wake up the entire ladies of Ayarpadi in the early hours of dawn to worship Lord; surprisingly she was fast asleep on her bed.  Sri Andal and group of ladies assembled before the house of young maiden and inform her about the arrival day break and blooming lotuses and flowers of Ambal due to the rays of sun.  Sri Andal enquires have not heard the reverberation of the divine conch from the nearest temple?  The preceptors are already on their way to have holy dip and start their austerities.  Sri Andal insists the young maiden to wake up and join in the worship of Lord, sing praising the glories of Lord Krishna who holds the divine conch and discus in his hands.

Ungal Puzhaikadai Thottathu Vaviyul

Senkazhuneer Vai Negizhndhu Ambal Vai Koombina Kan

Sengarpodikoorai Venpal Thavathavar

Thangal Thirukkoyil Sangiduvan Podharar

Yengalai Munnam Yezhuppuvan Vai Pesum

Nangai Yezhuntheerai Nanadhai Navudayai

Sangodu Chakkaram Yendhum Thadakkaiyan

Pangaya Kannanai Padelor Empavai

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In this verse, Sri Andal and group of ladies arrived in front of the house of a young maiden who was fast asleep in her bed without the knowledge of dawn; she has sweet voice like parrot.  The young maiden quickly responded to the call of the ladies and right away rushed on her feet to join with the crowd enquiring about the number of ladies joined in the crowd.   Sri Andal impatiently informs her to take count of the women assembled and they are already delayed to worship Lord Krishna, who has won over the royal elephant Kuvalayapeedam and the demons Mushitika & Chanura.

Yelle ! Ilam Kiliye Innum Urangudhiyo

Chil Yendru Azhaiyen Min Nangaiyeer Podharugindren

Vallai Un Katturaigal Pande Un Vai Aridhum

Valleergal Neengale Nane Than Ayiduga

Ollai Ni Podhai Unakkenna Verudayai

Yellarum Pondharo Pondhar Pondhu Yennikkol

Vallanai Kondranai Matrarai Mattrazhikka

Vallanai Mayanai Padelor Empavai

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In the previous verses Sri Andal and the ladies gathered were waking up the young maidens of Ayarpadi who were fast asleep in their bed without the knowledge of  the arrival of break of day.    In this verse, Sri Andal and group of ladies assembled before the palace of Nandagopa.    The first thing, Sri Andal and the group of ladies awakened the guards at the entrance of the palace and duly informed their purpose of arrival, eventually received permission to enter into the palace.  Later, Sri Andal and the ladies pays their initial obeisance to Sri Nandagopa, further they moved before a stunning door embellished with exquisite pearls and gems, she requests the guards to remove the padlock of the marvelous door before them.  Sri Andal narrates the guards about their purpose of arrival to sing praising the glories of Lord Krishna and inform him about the arrival of dawn.

Nayaganai Nindra Nandagopan Udaya

Koyil Kapane ! Kodithondrum Thorana

Vayil Kapane ! Manikathavam Thal Thiravai

Ayar Sirumiyaromukku Arai Parai

Mayan Manivannan Nennale Vai Nerndhan

Thooyomai Vandhom Thuyil  Yezha Paduvom

Vayal Munnam Munnam Matradhe Amma ! Ni

Neya Nilai Kathavam Neekelor Empavai

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In this verse, Sri Andal and the young maidens assembled in the Palace of Nandagopa in the early hours of dawn with an intention to wake up Nandagopa who copiously offers food, clothes and water as charity to his subjects during the times of severe drought and Yasodha who relentlessly serves the entire womenfolk of Ayarpadi and Krishna who personified as Trivikrama and measured the three worlds with his tiny feet to allevate the difficulties.  Sri Andal fervently praise the incarnation of Lord as Thrivikrama and prays him to wake up.   Sri Andal requests to Baladheva who is the elder brother of Lord Krishna to wake up, he brought prosperity and enormous auspiciousness as Sangharshana by birth is immersed in the service of his younger brother Lord Krishna.

Ambarame Thannire Sore Aram Seyyum

Emperuman Nandagopala Yezhunthirai

Kombanarkkellam Kozhundhe Kula Vilakke

Emperumatti Yasodhai Arivurai

Ambaram Oodaruthu Ongi Ulakalantha

Umbar Komane Urangadhu Yezhundhirai

Sempor Kazhaladi Chelva Baladheva

Umbiyum Neeyum Urangelor Empavai

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In this verse, Sri Andal and the young maidens assembled in the Palace of Nandagopa in the early hours of dawn to awake Nappinnai, daughter in-law of Nandagopa and consort of Lord Krishna.  Sri Andal describes the strong arms and physical strength of Nandagopa as equivalent to an elephant.  Sri Andal requests Nappinnai to wake up and enlightens Nappinnai who has long plait of beautiful hair which diffuses the intense fragrances, about the rooster’s cries on the arrival of day break and the chirping of cuckoos settled in the jasmine shrubs.   Sri Andal reveals their intention to sing praising the glories of Lord Krishna and requests Nappinnai to open the door with all those clattering noises of bangles in her hand, whose hands has close resemblances to red lotus flower due to the intimate association with Lord Krishna.

Undhu Madha Kalitran Odadha Thol Valiyan

Nandagopan Marumakale Nappinnai

Kandham Kamazhum Kuzhali Kadai Thiravai

Vandhu Yengum Kozhi  Azhaithanakan Madhavi

Panthalmel Pal Kal Kuyilinangal Koovina Kan

Pantharvirali Un Maithunan Peyar Pada

Chenthamarai Kaiyyal Seerar Valai Olippa

Vanthu Thiravai Magizhdhelor Empavai

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In this verse, Sri Andal and the young maidens assembled in the early hours of dawn to wake up Lord Krishna witnesses the brilliance of earthen lamps, the beautiful couch decorated with luxurious cushions was occupied by Lord Krishna with his consort Nappinnai who’s long beautiful plait of hair bears the heaviness of fresh alluring flowers which spread fragrances all over the place and her striking eyes adorned with collieries are capable to captivate the entire attention of Lord Krishna, that never tolerate the pain of separation from Lord Krishna.  Sri Andal earnestly prays not to ignore their pleas and their desire to wake up Lord Krishna.

Kuthu Villakeriya Kottukal  Kattil Mel

Meththendra Pancha Shayanathin Mel Yeri

Koththalar Poonguzhal Nappinnai Kongaimel

Vaithu Kidantha  Malar Marpa Vai Thiravai

Maithadan Kanninai Ni Un Manalanai

Yethanai Podhum Thuyilezha Ottai Kan

Yethanaiyelum Pirivu Atragillayal

Thathuvam Andru Thakavelor Empavai

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In this verse, Sri Andal and the young maidens assembled in the early hours of dawn praises the glories of the supreme Lord Krishna who is the protector of deities and worshipped by the thirty-three crores of deities such as Ashta Vasukkal, Eleven Rudras, Twelve Adityas and two Ashwini Kumaras, she earnestly prays to wake up.  Sri Andal requests supreme Lord Krishna, who is the protector of Pandavas from every possible danger and punishes the unscrupulous to wake up.  Sri Andal praises the incomparable beauty and marvelous features of Nappinnai, consort of Lord Krishna and requests him to wake up and bring all those materials required like fan, mirror etc… for ablutions and join with them for ritual bath.

Muppathu Moovar Amarakku Mun Sendru

Kappam Thavirkkum Kaliye Thuyil Yezhai

Seppam Udaiyai Thiral Udaiyai Settrarkku

Veppam Kodukkum Vimala Thuyil Yezhai

Seppena Menmulai Chevvai Siru Marungal

Nappinnai Nangai Thiruve Thuyil Yezhai

Ukkamum Thattoliyum Thanthu Un Manalanai

Ippodhe Yemmai Neerattelor Empavai

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In this verse, Sri Andal praises the compassion, humility and forbearance of Lord Krishna who is the protector of his passionate devotees and requests him to wake up.  The cattle under the custodian of Lord Krishna in Ayarpadi showers gallons and gallons of milk out of love and affection and its overflowing all over the village.  The supreme Lord Krishna shines like brightest light on Earth.   The opponents of devotees of Lord Krishna gets attracted to the benevolence of Lord and surrenders to his feet.  Sri Andal and the young maidens assembled in the early hours of dawn passionately reveals their purpose of visit to sing praising the glories of lotus feet of Lord Krishna.

Yetra Kalangal Yedhir Pongi Meedhalippa

Mattradhe Pal Soriyum Vallal Perum Pasukkal

Atra Padaithan Magane Arivurai

Utram Udaiyai Periyai Ulakinil

Thotrramai Nindra Sudare Thuyil Yezhai

Mattrar Unakku Vali Tholaindhu Un Vasar Kan

Attradhu Vandhu Un Adi Paniyuma Pole

Pottriyam Vandhom Pukazhdhelor Empavai

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In this verse, Sri Andal emphasizes the essence of surrendering to Lord Krishna, who was worshiped by the Emperors who lost their glories, eventually attained massive wealth and enormous glories in course of time by surrendering to the lotus feet of Lord Krishna with a great feeling of final place of protection.  Sri Andal and the young maidens assembled in the early hours of dawn earnestly prays to Lord Krishna who has beautiful eyes resembles to lotus bud blooms into flower at the grace of his divine glance upon them.   Sri Andal praises eyes of supreme Lord that has the coolness of moon which reveals eagerness to shower mercy upon the righteous and the other eye has the resemblance to blazing Sun to turn vicious into ashes, the single glance of the Supreme Lord is capable to cure all the incurables and freed from the grief and miseries.

Anganma Nyalathu Arasar Abhimana

Pangamai Vanthu Nin Palli Kattir Keezhey

Sangam Iruppar Pol Vandhu Thalaipeithom

Kingini Vai Seitha Thamarai Poo Pole

Senganchiru Chiridhe Yemmel Vizhiyavo

Thingalum Adityanum Yezhundar Pol

Amkan Irandum Kondu Yengal Mel Nokkuthiyel

Yengalmel Sapam Yizhindelor Empavai

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In this verse, Sri Andal describes the grandeur of Lord Krishna and prays to wake up, he is fast asleep in his luxurious couch, compares to the stateliness of Lord to a lion who took shelter in the depth of a mountain cave in order to protect from the downpour, after a while it stretched out its massive body and gave out a frightening roar, stir up and quivering its mane and meticulously observes its surroundings.  Sri Andal requests Lord Krishna to rise from his slumber and take up the magnificent throne in the grand hall and listen to to their prayers.

Mari Malai Muzhainchil Manni Kidanthurangum

Seeriya Singam Arivuttru Theevizhithu

Verimayir  Ponga Eppadum Peyarndhudhari

Moori Nimarndhu Muzhangi Purappattu

Podharuma Pole Ni Poovai Poovanna Un

Koyil Nindru Ingane Pondharuli Koppudaiya

Seeriya Singasanathu Irundhu Yam Vandha

Kariyam Araindhu Arulelor Empavai

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In this verse, Sri Andal’s salutation to the various magnificent incarnations of Lord Vishnu as Lord Vamana/Trivikrama , a dwarf preceded to the sacrificial fire arena of King Mahabali and measured the three  worlds with his tiny footsteps,  Lord Rama who vanquished the demon King Ravana of Lanka and reinstated the righteousness on Earth, Lord Krishna who defeated  Shakatasura/demon appeared in the form of wheel of a cart with his horrifying kick and the most celebrated form of Lord Krishna as Govardhana who lifted the mighty mount Govardhan effortlessly with his little finger, incessantly for seven days to protect the entire Ayarpadi, cowherds and cows from the heavy downpour.  Sri Andal praises the glories of Lord Krishna who holds the spear to protect his cattle and staunch devotees from the peril.  Sri Andal and the young maidens assembled in the early hours of dawn reveals their purpose of singing and praising the glories of Lord and earnestly request to shower his benevolence.

Andru Ivvulakam Alandhai  Adi Potri

Sendrangu Then Ilangai Settrai  Thiral Potri

Pondra Chakatam Udaithai Pukazh Potri

Kandru Kunilaverindhai Kazhal Potri

Kundru Kudaiyai Yeduthai Gunam Potri

Vendru Pakai Kedukkum Ninkaiyyil Vel Potri

Yendrendrum Un Sevagame Yethiparai Kolvan

Indru Yam Vanthom Irangelor Empavi

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In this verse, Sri Andal describes the celebrated birth of Lord Krishna as the son of Devaki & Vasudeva and transformed himself as the son of Yasodha & Nandagopa within a few hours of day break in order to protect the new born from the clutches of Kamsa who was alarmed at the birth of the eighth child of Devaki and Vasudeva that would take away his life and he mercilessly killed the seven children of Devaki & Vasudeva.  Moreover, Kamsa’s fear for life provoked him to assign numerous demons to kill the divine child of Yasodha always remained a terror of life to Kamsa.  Sri Andal and the young maidens arrived in the early hours of dawn reveals their purpose of the rituals to attain Krishna who is the consort of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi and it would eradicate all their grief and bestow with eternal bliss.

Oruthi Makanai Piranthu Or Iravil

Oruthi Makanai Olithu Valara

Tharikkilan Aagi Than Theengu Ninaindha

Karuthai Pizhaippithu Kanchan Vayitril

Neruppena Nindra Nedumale ! Unnai

Aruthiththu Vanthom Parai Tharudhiyagil

Thiruththakka  Selvamum Sevakamum Yampadi

Varuthamum Theerndhu Makizhthelor Empavai

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In this verse, Sri Andal and the young maiden arrived in the early hours of dawn enquires Lord Krishna about the pre-requisites for the Markazhi rituals being observed in the banks of Yamuna, further  she placed their requirements before Lord Krishna, white conch that has the close resemblance to Panchajanyam of Lord which reverberates the divine sound in the whole universe, percussions like drums and cymbals used for procession, musicians to sing praising the eternal glories of Lord,  earthen lamps to carry while marching towards the banks of Yamuna, sacred flags to reveal their purpose of journey and a  marvelous set to protect them.  Sri Andal requests Lord Krishna if he has nothing to meet their requirements, provide them with the leaves of banyan tree  that would serve all their purpose of Markazhi rituals.

Maale ! Manivanna ! Markazhi  Neeraduvan

Melaiyar Seivanangal Venduvana Kettiyel

Nyalathai Yellam Nadunga Muralvana

Palena Vannathu Un Pancha Sanniyame

Polvana Sankangal Poi Padudaiyanave

Saala Perum Paraye Pallandu Isaippare

Kola Vilakke Kodiye Vidhanamey

Aalin Ilayayai Arulelor Empavai

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In this verse, Sri Andal admires Lord Krishna’s abundance of affection towards his cattle and requests him to shower his compassion to her and the young maidens as well.   Further, Sri Andal desires for marvelous bangles adorned with precious gems to decorate on their hands which tirelessly serve the Lotus feet of the Lord, finest of the jewels for arms, stunning ear studs and alluring flowers for the ears which always listens to the fabulous music of his flue and striking anklets to adore their legs and magnificent attire.    Sri Andal earnestly prays to Lord Krishna to remain with them to relish the delicacy of Ksheerannam/milk rice that has abundance of ghee overflowing and drips down through the wrist while consuming the same.

Koodarai Vellum Seer Govinda Undhanai

Padi Parai Kondu Yam Perum Sammanam

Nadu Pukazhum Parisinal Nandraga

Choodagame Thol Valaiye Thode Sevi Poove

Padagame Endranaiya Palagalanum Yam  Anivom

Adai Uduppom Adhan Pinne Paal Choru

Mooda Neipeidhu Muzhangai Vazhi Vara

Koodi Irundhu Kulirdhelor Empavai

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 In this verse, Sri Andal describes the virtuousness of cattle that are often treated as unwise, she desired to follow the cattle to the pasture lands and partake  food with the young maidens arrived in the early hours of dawn to worship Lord Krishna.  Sri Andal magnanimously praise the incarnation of Supreme Lord as Krishna who is faultless and unblemished, born in the lineage of Yadava dynasty and feels fortunate to attain him.  Sri Andal affirms the relationship with Lord Krishna is perpetual, impossible for them to renounce.  Sri Andal reveals her innocence in addressing Supreme Lord Krishna in plain terms without the knowledge of the Supremacy of Lord and requests him not to get annoyed for the above reasons and bestow empathy upon them.

Karavaikal Pin Sendru Kanam Sernthu Unbom

Arivondrum Illadha Ayarkulathu Undhannai

Piravi Perundhannai Punniyam Yam Udaiyom

Kurai Ondrum Illatha Govinda Undhannodu

Uravel Namakku Ingu Ozhikka Ozhiyadhu

Ariyadha Pillaigalom Anbinal Undhannai

Siru Peyar Azhaithanamum Seeri Aruladhe

Iraiva Ni Tharai Paraiyelor Empavai

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In this verse, Sri Andal and the young maiden arrived in the early hours of dawn earnestly prays to Supreme Lord to reward the fortune of being in the perpetual service to Lord.  Sri Andal reveals their purpose of arrival in the day break to serve the lotus feet of Lord and requests him to listen to their prayers and provide the fortune to immerse in the service of Lord.   Further, Sri Andal earnestly prays to Lord to bless them not to have any desires other than dedication and intense devotion at his lotus feet and an opportunity serve him not only in this birth, even if they were to take another seven births.

Chitram Chiru Kale Vandhu Unnai Sevithu Un

Pottramarai Adiye Potrum Porul Kelai

Petrammeith Unnum Kulathil Pirandhu Ni

Kuttreval Yengalai Kollamal Pogathu

Ittrai Parai Kolvan Andru Kan Govinda

Yettraikkum Ezh Ezh Piravikkum Unthannodu

Uttrome Avom Unakke Nam Atcheivom

Mattrai Nam Kamangal Mattrelor Empavai

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In this verse, Sri Andal pronounces the meritorious rewards to the devotees who learn & recite ‘Thiruppavai’.  The devotees would be rewarded with the choicest benediction of the Supreme Lord and his consort.  The devotees would be blessed with abundance of piousness similar to Sri Andal and the young maidens of Ayarpadi.  Sri Andal generously praises the Supreme Lord Vishnu who persuaded the deities and demons to churn the milky ocean for the elixir of nectar of immortality to restore the glories of the deities and various personifications of Lord during this process.    Lord Krishna whose beautiful face has the resemblance to moon is venerated with all the finest jewels by Sri Andal and the young maidens of Ayarpadi and eulogized his matchless glories, and remained in the eternal service to Lord.  Whoever recites the enthralling tamil poem consists of thirty verses composed by Sri Godha, daughter of Bhattar Piran/Periyalwar with utmost devotion and without any fail would attain eternal bliss and remain in the association of the Supreme Lord and his consort.

Vanga Kadal Kadaintha Madhavanai Kesavanai

Thingal Thirumugathu Sey Izhaiyar Sendruirainji

Anga Parai Konda Aatrai Ani Pudhuvai

Painkamala Thantheriyal Bhattar Piran Kodhai

Sonna Sanga Thamizhmalai Muppathum Thappame

Ingu Parisuraippar Erirandu Mal Varai Thol

Chengan Thirumugathu Chelva Thirumalal

Yengum Thiruvarul Petru Inburuvar Empavai

Vazhi Thirunamam

Victory to the place of birth of Sri Godha which is the dwelling place of Lord Govinda, Victory to the sacred land of Vrindavan, Victory to the righteous and passionate devotees of Lord Krishna, Victory to the sacred land which reverberates the sacred Veda, Victory to the sacred place of Villiputhur which removes all the perils and miseries of the worshiper and enhances the devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Vishnu, Victory to the marvelous composition of Sri Godha which is equivalent to seeds of sacred Veda, people who does not know the significance of it would remain burden on the Earth.

Victory to  Supreme Lord who is  most celebrated on the day of Thiruvadipooram, Victory to people who recites or listens to the thrity glorious verses of Thiruppavai, Victory to Goddess Godha who is the daughter of Periyalwar, Victory to the followers of the greatest preceptor of Sri Perumbuthur/Sri Ramanuja, Victory to the worshiper who faithfully recites one hundred and forty three verses of Nachiyar Thirumozhi, Victory to the sincere devotees who engages in the selfless service of Lord Ranganatha, Vcitory to the lotus feet of Goddess Sri Godha.

Kodhai Pirantha Oor Govindan Vazhumoor

Sothi Manimadam Thondrum Oor

Neethiyal Nalla Bhakthar Vazhum Oor

Nanmaraikal Othum Oor

Villiputhur Veda Konnur

Pathakangal Theerkkum Paraman Adi Kattum

Vedam Anaithukkum Viththakum Kodhai Tamizh

Aiainthum Ainthum Ariyadha Manidarai

Vaiyyam Sumappathu Vambu

Thiruvadipoorathu Chenkathuthithan Vazhiye

Thiruppavai Muppathum Seppinar Vazhiye

Periyazhwar Petredutha Pen Pillai Vazhiye

Perumbuthur Mamunikku Pinnanar Vazhiye

Oru Nootru Narpaththu Moondruraithan Vazhiye

Uyararangarkke Kanniyugantharulithan Vazhiye

Maruvarum Thirumalli Vala Nadi Vazhiye

Vanputhuvai Nagar Kodhai Malar Pathangal Vazhiye

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||