M. G. Sreekumar sings ‘Muthappante Unni’ from the album ‘Odiyan’. Lakshmi Shrikumar writes the lyrics, and M. Jayachandran composes the melody. The song calls out to the child of Muthappan, urging them to rise and protect the truth.
Muthappante Unni
M. G. Sreekumar • From “Odiyan”
Odiyan’s Muthappante Unni Malayalam Lyrics English Translation
Lakshmi Shrikumar uses vivid imagery of fire, wind, and forests to describe the inner strength needed. A key line, ‘Grow into a golden warrior to rule the skies,’ inspires the listener to embrace their potential. The poet connects these elements to the sacred duties of Muthappan’s followers.
MuthappanteOf the deity Muthappan.
Unni UnarunarWake up, little child, wake up.
Kayyum Pidichunni UyaruyarHold my hand and rise up high.
Chankile TheeyayiLike a raging fire in your heart,
Chankile TheeyayiLike a burning fire in your heart,
Karimbanakaatt Pol Nee PadaruSpread out like the wild wind through the dark palm forest.
Sathiyyam KaathukondWhile you stand guard over the truth.
MuthappanteOf Lord Muthappan.
Unni UnarunaruWake up, my child, wake up.
Kayyum Pidichunni UyaruyaruHold my hand and rise up high.
Kanniperu Nolkunna PennuvenamWe need a maiden who observes the sacred vows.
Penninullil BhoomiThe earth exists within her.
Kanaan Kunjum VenamAnd we need a child to see that world within her.
Vaavu Karukkum NeramWhen the new moon night turns dark,
Vaavu Karukkum NeramWhen the new moon night deepens,
Vaanarulaan Ponnodiyaa ValaruGrow into a golden warrior to rule the skies.
Sathiyyam KaathukondWhile protecting the ultimate truth.
Muthappante Unni UnarunaruWake up, child of Muthappan, wake up.
Kayyum Pidichunni UyaruyarHold my hand and rise up high.
Thembezhunna Kombanaayi NinnidenamStand tall like a majestic tusker in its prime.
Kaaliyamma Munpil Nee KumpidenamYou must bow down in reverence before Mother Kali.
Muthanum Mele Mele Muthanum Mele MeleRising higher than the ancestors, higher than them all.
Odivech Muthaayi Nee ValaruRun forth and grow into a precious gem.
Sathiyam KaathukondWhile standing guard over the truth.
Muthappante Unni UnarunarWake up, child of Muthappan, wake up.
Kayyum Pidichunni UyaruyaruHold my hand and rise up high.
Muthappante Unni Music Video
Looking for the ‘Muthappante Unni’ lyrics translation? It mixes devotion with a call to rise. M. G. Sreekumar brings this spiritual anthem to life in Malayalam.