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 20

Thiruppavai Pasuram 20

Muppaththu Moovar Amararkku Mun Senru
Kappam Thavirkkum Kaliye Thuyilezhaay
Seppamudaiyaay Thiraludaiyaay Setraarkku
Veppam Kodukkum Vimalaa Thuyilezhaay
Seppanna Menmulai sevvaayi Siru Marungul
Nappinnai Nangaay Thiruve Thuyilezhaay
Ukkamum Thattazhiyum Thandhu Un Manaalanai
Ippode Emmai Neeraattelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

O Krishna, who went before the thirty-three gods
and removed their fears and burdens — awake from Your sleep!
O flawless one, strong and mighty,
who destroys the heat of enemies — arise, O pure Lord!

O Nappinnai, fair and graceful,
with shining lips and soft bosom like golden lotus,
give us Your strength and Your favor,
wake up Your beloved Lord Krishna,
and let Him bless us with His divine water of grace —
O Paavai, awaken to our call!