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 29

Thiruppavai Pasuram 29

Sitramsiru Kaaley Vandhu Unnai Seviththu
Un Potraamarai Adiye Potrum Porul Kelay
Petram Meyththu Unnum Kulaththil Pirandhu
Nee Kutreval Engalai Kollaamal Pogaadhu
Itrai Parai Kolvaan Anru Kaan Govindaa
Etraikkum Ezhezhu Piravikkum Un Thannodu
Utromey Yaavom Unaakke Naam Aatcheyvom
Matrai Nam Kaamangal Maattrelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

Early in the morning, we come to serve You, O Govinda,
and praise Your sacred lotus feet — please listen to our prayer!

We were born in the humble clan that tends Your cows,
and we are bound to serve You forever.
Do not refuse us this chance for service, O merciful one!

Grant us the Parai (divine blessing) not just for this birth,
but through all births to come.
We shall always be united with You,
serving only You, desiring nothing else — O Paavai!