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 24

Thiruppavai Pasuram 24

Anru Ivvulagam Alandhaay Adipotri
Sendrangu Thennilangai Setraay Thiral Potri
Ponra Chagadam Udaiththaay Pugazh Potri
Kanru Kunila Verindhaay Kazhal Potri
Kundru Kudaiyaay Eduththaay Gunam Potri
Vendru Pagai Kedukkum Nin Kaiyil Vel Potri
Enrendra Sevagamey Yeththi Parai Kolvaan
Inru Yaam Vandhom Irandhelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

Praise be to Your feet, O Lord,
who once measured this whole world!
Praise be to Your valor that destroyed the southern Lanka!

Praise to You who shattered the evil cart,
who kicked and destroyed the demons as a playful child,
who lifted the Govardhana mountain as an umbrella,
and who wields the victorious spear to protect the world.

O glorious Lord, we have come today to sing Your praises
and receive the divine drum (Parai) as Your blessing —
O Paavai, bless us with grace!