P. Jayachandran performs ‘Kosalaiyin Thirukumara’ from the album Subrabatham. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer M.S. Viswanathan shape a devotional morning plea to Lord Rama. The song positions dawn as the moment for divine awakening.
Kosalaiyin Thirukumara
P. Jayachandran • From “Subrabatham”
Kosalaiyin Thirukumara Lyrics Translation P. Jayachandran | Subrabatham
Kannadasan describes the sun blooming like a red flower during Rama’s rising time. He urges Vishnu to open his eyes so celestial beings can start their duties. The lyrics directly request the joyful lord to rise from sleep.
Kosalaiyin Thirukumara Konju Mani RamaDivine son of Queen Kosalai, our sweet gem Lord Rama.
Kooviyathu Sevalathan Kolamozhi KelaaiThe rooster has crowed; please listen to its sweet, melodic call.
Poosi Varum Sengathiron Pooththu Varum NeramIt is the time when the red sun rises, painting the sky as it blooms.
Bhoopaalam Paadugindrom Ponmaalae VaaraaiWe are singing the morning melody ‘Bhoopalam’; please come, O Golden Lord.
Paasamozhi Devargal Tham Pagarkadamai SeiyyaFor the affectionate celestial beings to begin their daily duties,
Paramporulae Kanmalaraai Palli EzhuntharulaaiO Supreme Being, please open your flower-like eyes and wake from your slumber.
Senthiruvaen Thirumagalae Sengamala ThayaeO Goddess Lakshmi, divine daughter and Mother seated on the red lotus.
Thirumaalin Maarpagaththil Thigazhpavalum NeeyaeYou are the one who shines radiantly upon Lord Vishnu’s chest.
Thaemalarae Karunaimozhi Thirumalaiyon ThunaiyaeO Honey-flower with words of mercy, companion of the Lord of the Seven Hills.
Thiruth Devi Unakindrdu NarkalaiyaagaO Divine Goddess, let this day begin auspiciously for you.
Aasaiyudan Vendugirom Adiyavargal OndraaiWe, your devotees, gather as one and pray with deep desire.
Aanantha Thirumaalae Thuyil Ezhuvai AnnaleO Joyful Lord Vishnu, our King, please rise from your sleep.
Kosalaiyin Thirukumara Music Video
Subrabatham’s Kosalaiyin Thirukumara lyrics translation explains this Tamil hymn as a ritualistic wake-up call. The words guide listeners through traditional suprabhatam practices for welcoming dawn.