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 27

Thiruppavai Pasuram 27

Koodaarai Vellim Seer Govindaa Un Thannai
Paadi Parai Kondu Yaam Per Sammmaanam
Naadu Pugazhum Parisinaal Nandraaga
Soodagame Thol Valaiye Thode Sevippuve
Paasagame Endranaiya Pal Galanum Yaamanivom
Aadai Uduppom Adhan Pinne Paar Soru
Mooda Ney Peydhu Muzhangai Vazhivaara
Koodiyirundhu Kulinrndhelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

O Govinda, whose glory conquers even the proud!
Singing Your praises, we receive the divine gift (Parai)
and all blessings that the world admires.

We will adorn ourselves with fragrant garlands,
wear beautiful bangles and earrings,
and rejoice together, free from all sins.

We will dress in fine clothes, eat rich food
with ghee flowing over it,
and dine together joyfully — O Paavai, in Your divine grace!