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 9

Thiruppavai Pasuram 9

Thoomani Maadaththu Chutrum Vilakkeriya
Thoopam Kamazha Thuyilanai Mel Kanvalarum
Maamaan Magale Manikkadavam Thaazh Thiravaay
Maamaan Avalai Ezhuppeero Un Magal Thaan
Oomaiyo Anri Chevido Anandalo
Ema Perunthuyil Manthirappattaalo
Maamaayan Maadhavan Vaikundhan Enrendra
Naamam Palavum Mavindhelorembaavaay

Meaning in English

In the grand house adorned with shining lamps
and filled with the fragrance of incense,
lies a maiden still asleep!
O daughter of our uncle, open your gem-studded door!

Has your mother not woken you?
Are you mute or deaf, or lost in deep enchanted sleep?
We are calling the names of Lord Madhava, Vaikunta, and Krishna,
yet you remain still —
Wake up, O Paavai, and join us in singing His praise!