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 21

Thiruppavai Pasuram 21

Etra Kalangal Ethir Pongi Meedhalippa
Maattraadey Paal Soriyum Vallal Perum Pasukkal
Aatrap Padaiththaan Maganey Arivuraay
Ootramudaiyaay Periyaay Ulaginil
Thotramay Ninra Sudare Thuyilezhaay
Maatraar Unakku Vali Tholaindhu Un Vaasarkkan
Aatraathu Vandhu Un Adipaniyumaa Pole
Potriyaam Vandhom Pugazhndhelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

The tall brass pots overflow with milk,
as generous cows pour forth without being pressed.
O son of Nandagopa, who nurtures this bounty, awaken!

O radiant Lord, pure and eternal light of the world,
rise from Your slumber, O mighty protector!
Your enemies have lost their strength before You,
and we have come to praise Your holy feet —
O Paavai, let us glorify the Lord together!