Unni Mukundan and Rahul Subrahmanian sing a devotional melody about the Sabarimala pilgrimage in Ayyappa from Meppadiyan. Lyricist Vinayak Sasikumar writes of Lord Ayyappan’s holy mountain and river Pamba. Composer Rahul Subramanian offers solemn music for this spiritual song.
Released: January 18, 2022
Ayyappa
Rahul Subrahmanian | Unni Mukundan • From “Meppadiyan”
Ayyappa Lyrics Translation Rahul Subrahmanian | Unni Mukundan | Meppadiyan
Vinayak Sasikumar describes the mountain that ‘unties the knots of sorrow’ and brings peace. He tells how devotees bathe in the Pamba river, washing sins while seeking life’s answers through faith.
Dhoore Dhoore DhooreyunduFar, far, far away it stands,
Swaamiyulla MaamalaThe great mountain where the Lord resides.
Sangada KurukkazhichuUntying the tangled knots of grief,
Shaanthiyekum Aa MalaThat mountain offers peace.
Pambayil Kulichu PaapaHaving bathed in the ‘Pamba’ ‘holy river’,
Maattidunna BhakthareDevotees wash their sins away.
Valaykkumaa Kadam KathayTo the riddles that encircle life,
Kkuorutharam Tharum MalaThat mountain provides the answer.
Viswadhikkukalkku NaathaLord of all the universe’s directions,
Naaya Divya RoopaneYou possess a divine form.
Vishnu Shankaresha PuthraSon of Vishnu and Lord Shiva,
Naayorente AyyanneYou’re my dear Ayyappa.
VanpulippurathirunnuSeated upon a mighty tiger,
PanthalathananjapoleJust as you arrived at ‘Pandalam’ ‘the sacred palace’,
Ente Chinthakalkku MelAbove all my wandering thoughts,
Udhikkane JwalikkaneRise and blaze brilliantly.
Naanaa DheshangalCrossing through many lands,
Thaandunna Marthya SaagaramA vast ocean of humanity flows.
Thaane NenjaakeWithin the depths of my heart,
Aazhunna Ninte PoomukhamYour flower-like face imprints itself.
Oro Kaalchodum Aaraadhya VandanamEvery single footstep’s a prayerful bow.
Shwaasam Polum Nin Kaarunya NaamamaayEven my breath’s turned into your merciful name.
Oduvil Naam Onnaay Savitham CherumbolWhen we finally merge as one in your presence,
Neeyo Njaanaakuma Sathyam Thanne MokshamThe truth that you’re me is ‘Moksha’ ‘ultimate liberation’ itself.
Dhoore Dhoore DhooreyunduIn the distance, far, far away,
Swaamiyulla MaamalaStands the holy mountain where the Lord dwells.
Sangada KurukkazhichuUnraveling the knots of our sorrow,
Shaanthiyekum Aa MalaThat mountain bestows tranquility.
Pambayil Kulichu PaapaCleansing themselves in the ‘Pamba’ ‘holy river’,
Maattidunna BhakthareDevotees wash away their every sin.
Valaykkumaa Kadam KathayFor the complex riddles that surround us,
Kkuorutharam Tharum MalaThat mountain reveals the answer.
Ayyappa Music Video
The Ayyappa lyrics meaning shows merging with the divine as the path to liberation. This song features vivid imagery of pilgrimage and sincere dedication.