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 30

Thiruppavai Pasuram 30

Vangak Kadal Kadaindha Maadhavanai Kesavanai
Thingal Thirumugaththu Seyyizhaiyaar Sendrirainji
Angap Parai Konda Aatrrai Ani Puduvai Paingamalath
Thanneriyal Pattar Piraan Kothai Sonna
Sanga Thamizh Maalai Muppadhum Thappaame
Ingu Ipparisuraippaar Eerirandu Maal Varaitthol
Sengan Thirumugaththu Selvath Thirumaalaal
Engum Thiruvarul Petru Inburvar Embaavaay

Meaning in English

Those who recite these thirty Thiruppavai hymns,
sung by Goda Devi (Andal) of the flower-like town of Srivilliputhur,
in praise of Madhava (Kesava)
the Lord who churned the ocean of milk —

Will be blessed by Thirumal, the Lord with red lotus eyes
and broad shoulders like mountains.
His divine grace will fill their lives with joy and prosperity —
O Paavai, may we ever live in His blissful grace!