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 22

Thiruppavai Pasuram 22

Angan Maa Gnaalaththu Arasar Abhimaana
Bangamaay Vandhu Nin Pallikkattil Keezhe
Sangamiruppaar Pol Vandhu Thalaippey Dhom
Kingini Vaaych Cheydha Thaamarai Pooppole
Sengann Siru Siridhey Emmel Vizhiyaavo
Thingalum Aadiththiyanum Ezhundaar Pol
Angan Irandum Kondu Engal Mel Nokkudiyel
Engal Mel Saapam Izhindhelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

O Lord, the pride of the kings of this vast world!
We have come to Your resting place and bowed our heads at Your feet,
like the sages who sit near You in meditation.

Will You not open Your red lotus eyes,
shining like a blooming flower with the sound of anklets?
Rise and look upon us, O radiant one —
like the sun and moon rising together!

If You but glance at us with grace,
all our sins and sorrows will vanish — O Paavai, bless us with that gaze!