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 23

Thiruppavai Pasuram 23

Maari Malai Muzhaignjil Manni Kidandhurangum
Seeriya singam Arivutru Theevizhiththu
Veri Mayir Ponga Eppaadu Perndhu Udari
Moori Nimirndhu Muzhangi Purappattu
Potharumaa Pole Nee Poovaip Poovanna
Un Koyil Ninru Ingane Pondharuli Koppudaiya
Seeriya Singaasanaththirundhu Yaam Vandha
Kaariyam Aaraayndh arulelor embaavaay

Meaning in English

Like a mighty lion resting in a mountain cave through the rainy night,
awakening with power, shaking its mane,
roaring loudly and stepping out with majesty —
O Lotus-hued Lord (Poovai Poovanna),
rise gloriously from Your divine abode!

Come forth from Your temple and sit upon Your grand throne,
listen to our humble prayer,
and bless us by fulfilling the purpose for which we have come —
O Paavai, shower Your grace upon us!