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 28

Thiruppavai Pasuram 28

Karavaigal Pin Senru kaanam Serndhunbom
Arivonrum Illaadha Aaykkulaththu Un Thannai
Piravi Perundhanai Punniyamum Yaam Udaiyom
Kurai Onrum Illadha Govindaa Un Thannodu
Uravel Namakku Ingozhikka Ozhiyaadhu
Ariyaa Pizhaigalom Anbinnaal Un Thannai
Siruper Azhaiththanavum Seeri Arulaadhe
Iraivaa Nee Thaaraay Parai Elorembaavaay

Meaning in English

We follow the herds and wander through the forests,
simple cowherd girls without much wisdom or learning.
Yet by great fortune, we have come close to You, O Govinda,
who are flawless and complete.

Our bond with You can never be broken!
Even if we have called You in our childish ignorance,
do not take offense, O compassionate Lord.
Shower Your grace upon us and grant us the Parai (divine blessing) —
O Paavai, Lord of mercy!