Thiruppavai Lyrics in English

Thiruppavai Lyrics in English

Thiruppavai is a collection of 30 pasurams composed by Sri Andal (Godha Devi), the only woman among the twelve Alvars.
She was born in Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, and grew up with deep devotion to Lord Vishnu.
From her childhood, Andal dreamt of marrying the Lord and expressed her love through these beautiful pasurams.
The Thiruppavai pasurams are sung during Margazhi month (Dhanurmasam) as prayers for purity, peace, and divine grace.
Each pasuram teaches the joy of devotion and surrender to Lord Narayana.

Thiruppavai Pasuram 14

Thiruppavai Pasuram 14

Ungal Puzhaikkadai Thottaththu Vaaviyul
sengazhuneer Vaay Negizhndhu Ambal Vaay
Koombina Venbal Thavaththavar
Thangal Thirukkoyil Sangiduvan Pogindraar
Engalai Munnam Ezhuppuvaan Vaay Pesum
Nangaay Ezhunthiraay Naanadhaay Naavudaiyaay
Sangodu Sakkaram Endhum Thadakkaiyan
Pangayakkannaanai Paadelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

In the pond beside your home,
the red lotuses have blossomed wide, and the white lilies have closed.
The sages are going to the temple to blow the conch in prayer.

O graceful girl with a sweet tongue,
you who usually wake us first with your words —
why are you still asleep today?
Arise, let us sing of Lord Vishnu,
who holds the conch and discus, and whose eyes are like the lotus!