T. R. Mahalingam’s commanding vocals anchor ‘Ambalavananai Nambiya’ from the Thiru Neelakandar album. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer C. N. Pandurangan frame a devotional dialogue with Lord Shiva. The track examines human pride through a spiritual lens.
Ambalavananai Nambiya
T. R. Mahalingam • From “Thiru Neelakandar”
Thiru Neelakandar’s Ambalavananai Nambiya Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Kannadasan directly challenges artistic ego with ‘Naan Yaar Nee Yaar Naam Yaar,’ stripping away human importance. Mahalingam declares dancers stumble when unaware of their limits (‘Thanpalam Theriyaamal’). Divine grace arrives only after this recognition.
Ambalavananai Nambiya PergalumThose who place their trust in the Lord of the Golden Hall,
Anantha Nadamaaduvaarwill surely dance the dance of eternal bliss.
Ambalavananai Nambiya PergalumThose who place their trust in the Lord of the Golden Hall,
Anantha Nadamaaduvaarwill surely dance the dance of eternal bliss.
Ambalavananai Nambiya PergalumThose who place their trust in the Lord of the Golden Hall,
Anantha Nadamaaduvaarwill surely dance the dance of eternal bliss.
Thanpalam Theriyaamal Sabaiyeri VilaiyaadumNot knowing their own limits, they step onto the stage,
Thanpalam Theriyaamal Sabaiyeri Vilaiyaadumnot knowing their own limits, they step onto the stage.
Salangai Kaalum Mayangum KannumTheir feet in anklets and eyes in a daze will falter.
Orumurai Aganthaiyil VizhunthapinOnce they’ve tumbled into the pits of pride,
Avanidam Arul Perumthey’ll finally receive His divine grace.
Ambalavananai Nambiya PergalumThose who place their trust in the Lord of the Golden Hall,
Anantha Nadamaaduvaarwill surely dance the dance of eternal bliss.
Yezhisai Kadalezhu Puviyezhu Naal YezhuThe seven notes, seven seas, seven worlds, and seven days,
Yezhisai Kadalezhu Puviyezhu Naal Yezhuthe seven notes, seven seas, seven worlds, and seven days,
Navarasam Navagunam Navamanithe nine emotions, nine qualities, and nine gems,
Naattiya Naayagan Koottiya Kalaiyandroaren’t they all the arts gathered by the Lord of Dance?
Naattiya Naayagan Koottiya Kalaiyandroaren’t they all the arts gathered by the Lord of Dance?
Naan Yaar Nee Yaar Naam YaarWho am I? Who are you? Who are we?
Iraivanin Sabaithanil Nee YaarIn the assembly of God, who are you?
Kalaigalil Avanidam Naam YaarWithin the arts, who are we compared to Him?
Naan Yaar Nee YaarWho am I? Who are you?
Ambalavananai Nambiya PergalumThose who place their trust in the Lord of the Golden Hall,
Anantha Nadamaaduvaarwill surely dance the dance of eternal bliss.
Kattukkuzhal Suttri SuzhalavumAs His matted locks swirl and spin around,
Nettri Siru Muththu Sitharavumand tiny pearls of sweat scatter from His brow,
Ottrai Siru Kaalil NadanamumHe performs His dance upon just one small foot,
Mattrai Siru Kaalil Buvanamumwhile the entire universe is held by the other.
Pattri Tharum Naathan Avanathu Arul VendumWe need the grace of the Lord who sustains everything.
Idamo Illai ValamoIs His strength to the left or to the right?
Edhile Avan PalamoWhere exactly does His power reside?
Idamo Illai ValamoIs His strength to the left or to the right?
Edhile Avan PalamoWhere exactly does His power reside?
Irandum Illai Enil Thiranda Bhoomi IdhuIf it’s in neither, then this vast, open earth,
Entha Neramathil Vizhumoat what moment will it finally fall?
Pinbu Ezhuma Avanai ThozhumoWill it rise again to bow before Him?
Maanudan Aadidum Naayagan PaarvaiyilWhile man dances under the Master’s watchful gaze,
Maanidan Kavi Paadaand the mortal poet sings his songs,
Mazhuvudan Aadidum Mannavan Sabaiyilin the hall of the King who dances with a battle-axe,
Valuvudan Nadamaada Thirumugam Nadamaadato perform with vigor as His divine face shines.
Maanudan Aadidum Naayagan PaarvaiyilWhile man dances under the Master’s watchful gaze,
Maanidan Kavi Paadaand the mortal poet sings his songs,
Mazhuvudan Aadidum Mannavan Sabaiyilin the hall of the King who dances with a battle-axe,
Valuvudan Nadamaada Thirumugam Nadamaadato perform with vigor as His divine face shines,
Thanthom Thanthom Tharuvomena Tharuvaan ArulaagaHe’ll surely grant us His blessings just as He promised.
Ambalavananai Nambiya PergalumThose who place their trust in the Lord of the Golden Hall,
Anantha Nadamaaduvaarwill surely dance the dance of eternal bliss.
Ambalavananai Nambiya Music Video
Thiru Neelakandar’s spiritual core emerges in the Ambalavananai Nambiya lyrics translation. Eternal dance becomes possible through total surrender, a process detailed in Kannadasan’s verses. Pandurangan’s composition supports this journey structurally.