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 17

Thiruppavai Pasuram 17

Ambaramay Thanneeray Sorey Aram Seyyum
Emberumaan Nandagopaala Ezhunthiraay
Kombanaarkkellaam Kozhundhey Kula Vilakkay
Emberumaatti Yasodhaay Arivuraay
Ambaramoodaruththu Ongi Ulagalanda
Umbar Komaaney Urangaa Dhezhundiraay
Sem Porkazhaladi Selvaa Baladhevaa
Umbiyum Neeyum Urangelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

O Lord Nandagopala, who gives water and charity to all,
rise from Your sleep, O protector of the world!
You are the tender shoot among strong elders,
the shining light of Your noble clan, O son of Yashoda Devi.

O Lord who once covered the worlds with the sky,
O ruler of the heavens, do not sleep anymore!
O golden-hued Balarama, brother of Krishna,
awake — for the time has come to bless us all, O Paavai!