P. Leela’s voice carries devotional urgency in ‘Arul Purivai’ from the album *Chandraharam*. Lyricist Thanjai Ramaiya Dass and composer Ghandasala frame a bhajan of surrender to a divine mother figure.
Arul Purivai
P. Leela • From “Chandraharam”
Arul Purivai Lyrics Translation – Chandraharam Soundtrack
Thanjai Ramaiya Dass crafts vivid similes, comparing the singer’s longing to a calf separated from its mother. P. Leela pleads for strength to maintain virtue, promising to live in the goddess’s image.
Arul Purivai AmmaShower me with grace, Mother
Nee Arul Purivai AmmaYou, bestow your grace, Mother
Anbenum Jothiyai Amarnthathum NeeyeYou’re the one seated as love’s radiant light
Inbame Thanthidum ThayeMother, who grants only joy
Arul Purivai AmmaShower me with grace, Mother
Karpenum Nilaiye ThavarathenaiyeDon’t let me slip from virtue’s path
Kanavilum Neeye Thunai PurivayeEven in dreams, you stay by my side
Kanavilum Neeye Thunai PurivayeEven in dreams, you stay by my side
Kadhi Veriyillaiye ThayeI’ve got no other refuge, Mother
Arul Purivai AmmaShower me with grace, Mother
Karavaithanai Irantha Kandrinam PoleLike a calf that’s lost the mother cow
Karavaithanai Irantha Kandrinam PoleLike a calf that’s lost the mother cow
Kadharugindrene Kalangi NindreneI’m wailing aloud, standing here broken
Karunai Seivaye ThayeShow me mercy, oh Mother
Arul Purivai AmmaShower me with grace, Mother
Amma Unnai Pol Puvimel NaaneMother, just like you on this earth
Amma Unnai Pol Puvimel NaaneMother, just like you on this earth
Arungunavathiyai VazhnthidathaneTo live as a soul of rare virtue
Arungunavathiyai VazhnthidathaneTo live as a soul of rare virtue
Adi Paninthene ThayeI’ve bowed at your feet, Mother
Adi Paninthene ThayeI’ve bowed at your feet, Mother
Arul Purivai AmmaShower me with grace, Mother
Arul Purivai AmmaShower me with grace, Mother
Arul Purivai Music Video
The ‘Arul Purivai’ lyrics translation reveals a core message: spiritual growth requires grace and emulation of divine qualities. This Tamil hymn remains a standard in devotional music.