Muruga Muruga Lyrics Translation | Naalu Veli Nilam | Dr. Seerkazhi S. Govindarajan

Dr. Seerkazhi S. Govindarajan’s “Muruga Muruga” appears on the album Naalu Veli Nilam. The song opens with a six-fold chant of the deity’s name. Lyricist Mahakavi Subramanya Bharthiyaar then asks Murugan to arrive on a peacock with his spear, establishing a direct call for a divine presence.

Muruga Muruga Lyrics Translation | Naalu Veli Nilam | Dr. Seerkazhi S. Govindarajan
Released: December 31, 2012

Muruga Muruga

Dr. Seerkazhi S. Govindarajan • From “Naalu Veli Nilam”

Lyricist
Mahakavi Subramanya Bharthiyaar
Composer
Dr. Seerkazhi S. Govindarajan

Naalu Veli Nilam’s Muruga Muruga Lyrics Translation

The lyrics shift from summons to a list of petitions for goodness, fame, and skill. Bharthiyaar writes of Murugan’s spear cutting through an “ocean of worries” for those who suffer. The meaning behind the “Muruga Muruga” lyrics is tied to this powerful intercession and a request for a better life.

Muruga Muruga MurugaMuruga, Muruga, Muruga
Muruga Muruga MurugaMuruga, Muruga, Muruga
Varuvai Mayil MeedhinileCome, riding upon the peacock
Vadi Veludane VaruvaiCome, with your brilliant sharp spear
Varuvai Mayil MeedhinileCome, riding upon the peacock
Vadi Veludane VaruvaiCome, with your brilliant sharp spear
Tharuvai Nalamum Thagavum PugazhumGrant us goodness, dignity, and fame
Thavamum Thiramum Dhanamum GanamumAnd penance, skill, wealth, and honor
Muruga Muruga MurugaMuruga, Muruga, Muruga
Muruga Muruga MurugaMuruga, Muruga, Muruga
Suruthi Porule VarugaO essence of the sacred texts, please come
Thunive Kanale VarugaO flame of courage, please come
Suruthi Porule VarugaO essence of the sacred texts, please come
Thunive Kanale VarugaO flame of courage, please come
Karuthi Karuthi Kavalai PaduvarFor those who suffer, lost in their thoughts
Kavalai Kadalai Kadiyum Vadivel MurugaYour sharp spear, Muruga, cuts through the ocean of worries
Muruga Muruga MurugaMuruga, Muruga, Muruga
Muruga Muruga MurugaMuruga, Muruga, Muruga
Arivagiya KoyilileIn the temple of intellect
Arul Sakthiyai Madi MelWith the power of grace upon your lap
Pori Veludane ValarvaiYou flourish, holding the radiant spear
Adiyar Pudhu VazhvuraveSo your devotees may find a new life
Puvi Meedhu ArulvaiYou will bestow your grace upon this earth
Muruga Muruga MurugaMuruga, Muruga, Muruga
Muruga Muruga MurugaMuruga, Muruga, Muruga
Guruve Paraman MaganeO great teacher, son of the Supreme One
Guhayil Valarum KanaleO flame that grows within the cave
Guruve Paraman MaganeO great teacher, son of the Supreme One
Guhayil Valarum KanaleO flame that grows within the cave
Tharuvai Thozhilum PayanumGrant us purpose in our work and its rewards
Amarar Samarathipane Saranam SaranamO champion of the gods, we surrender, we surrender
Muruga Muruga MurugaMuruga, Muruga, Muruga
Muruga Muruga MurugaMuruga, Muruga, Muruga
MurugaMuruga

Muruga Muruga Music Video

The track takes the form of a chant, with a repeating refrain acting as its foundation. Each verse adds a layer, asking Murugan to reside in the “temple of intellect.” The composition presents faith as a confident and active appeal to the divine.