Vm Mahalingam delivers a powerful invocation in the “Ezhumalai Title Track” from the album Ezhumalai. With music by D. Imman and lyrics from Madhura Kavi, the song establishes a mood of cosmic confrontation. It summons an image of a deity riding a tiger into battle rather than a peaceful prayer.
Ezhumalai Title Track
Vm Mahalingam • From “Ezhumalai”
Ezhumalai’s Ezhumalai Title Track Lyrics Translation
Madhura Kavi’s lyrics describe the deity pouncing forward on a lion-tiger. The writing shows that when the god’s forehead eye opens, it causes personal troubles to fly away. This act connects immense destructive power to a devotee’s relief and protection.
Ezhuvaththezhu MalaiyileOn the seven hills,
Katup Puli Koottathoduwith a pack of wild tigers.
Simma Puli MeedhamarndhuSeated upon a lion-tiger,
Panju Varumhe comes pouncing,
Malai MadheshwaraMadheshwara of the mountains.
Sambo SivaSambo Siva.
Anamala JenumalaAnamala, Jenumala,
Kadumala KanumalaKadumala, Kanumala,
Pachamala PavalamalaPachamala, Pavalamala,
Ponnachimalaand Ponnachimala.
Naduvula Eesan SilaIn the middle, there is a statue of the Lord.
Nattu Vacha Soola MalaIt’s the mountain of the planted trident.
Nanaikkudhu Jwala MazhaA rain of fire is drenching it.
Anal Ezhuppudhu EzhumalaA great flame rises from the seven hills.
Pattu Thirai VilagidaAs the silk curtain parts,
Kottu Melam Muzhangidaand the ceremonial drums thunder,
Vettu Minnal Therithidudhea bolt of lightning strikes down.
Netri Kanngal ThirandhidaWhen his third eye opens,
Nenjil Innal Parandhidathe troubles in our hearts fly away.
Kannil Arul SurandhidudheGrace pours from his eyes.
Ongara ThandavaneOh, performer of the cosmic ‘Om’ dance,
MadheshaMadhesha.
Samhara AndavaneOh, Lord of destruction,
SarveshaSarvesha.
Ongara ThandavaneOh, performer of the cosmic ‘Om’ dance,
MadheshaMadhesha.
Samhara AndavaneOh, Lord of destruction,
SarveshaSarvesha.
Samboo Shiva SambooSamboo Shiva Samboo.
Anamala JenumalaAnamala, Jenumala,
Kadumala KanumalaKadumala, Kanumala,
Pachamala PavalamalaPachamala, Pavalamala,
Ponnachimalaand Ponnachimala.
Naduvula Eesan SilaIn the middle, there is a statue of the Lord.
Nattu Vacha Soola MalaIt’s the mountain of the planted trident.
Nanaikkudhu Jwala MazhaA rain of fire is drenching it.
Anal Ezhuppudhu EzhumalaA great flame rises from the seven hills.
Thiruvilaiyadal EllamAll of the divine games,
Unnidame Arambamethey all begin with you.
Unnai Minja Yaru SivaneWho could ever surpass you, oh Shiva?
Peru Nadhi Koodal EllamThe meeting point of all great rivers,
Un Thalaiyin Sangamameis the confluence upon your head.
Netri Kannane AraneOh Arane, the one with the third eye.
Peranda KavalaneOh, protector of the entire universe,
MadheshaMadhesha.
Nanjunda NayaganeOh, leader who drank the poison,
ParameshaParamesha.
Peranda KavalaneOh, protector of the entire universe,
MadheshaMadhesha.
Nanjunda NayaganeOh, leader who drank the poison,
ParameshaParamesha.
Shiva ShivaShiva Shiva.
Hara Hara Hara HaraHara Hara Hara Hara.
Sadhashiva MahadevaSadhashiva Mahadeva.
Samboo Shiva SambooSamboo Shiva Samboo.
Nee Sinam KondalIf you become angry,
Asura Piralayame Thanwon’t a cataclysm of demons
Nadandhidadhobe unleashed?
Nee Nadam KandalIf you perform your cosmic dance,
Kadalin Peralaiyewon’t great waves from the ocean
Ezhumbidadhorise up?
Udaladhai Sari PadhiYou are the one who gave exactly half his body
Sakthikkena Thandhavaneto the goddess Shakti,
Arththanareeshwaraneoh, Ardhanarishvara, ‘the lord who is half-woman’.
Uchandhalai MeedhinileYou are the one who placed the river Ganga
Gangaiyathan Vachavaneupon the crown of your head,
Gangadharap Perumaneoh, great Gangadhara, ‘the bearer of Ganga’.
O ParameshwaraOh, Parameshwara.
Om KareshwaraOh, Omkareshwara.
Malai MadheshwaraneOh, Madheshwara of the mountains.
Ellamum KodukkuraYou are the one who gives everything,
MadheshaMadhesha.
Engeyum IrukkuraYou are the one who is everywhere,
MadheshaMadhesha.
Ellamum KodukkuraYou are the one who gives everything,
MadheshaMadhesha.
Engeyum IrukkuraYou are the one who is everywhere,
MadheshaMadhesha.
Ongara ThandavaneOh, performer of the cosmic ‘Om’ dance,
MadheshaMadhesha.
Samhara AndavaneOh, Lord of destruction,
SarveshaSarvesha.
Ongara ThandavaneOh, performer of the cosmic ‘Om’ dance,
MadheshaMadhesha.
Samhara AndavaneOh, Lord of destruction,
SarveshaSarvesha.
Ezhumalai Title Track Music Video
The song is a direct appeal to a god of action who is both protector and destroyer. A question about the god’s anger unleashing a cataclysm confirms his authority. This “Ezhumalai Title Track” lyrics meaning clarifies the formidable nature of the divine being.