T. R. Mahalingam performs ‘Unakkagave Pirantha’ from the album ‘Srivalli’ with devotional intensity. Lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass and composer G. Ramanathan frame Lord Murugan’s divine attributes through precise musical phrasing.
Unakkagave Pirantha
T. R. Mahalingam • From “Srivalli”
Srivalli’s Unakkagave Pirantha Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass traces Murugan’s origin to Shiva’s third eye with the line ‘Paramanin netri kannil avatharithaan.’ Mahalingam’s delivery emphasizes Murugan’s role-reversal as teacher to his father Shiva, described as ‘Thandhaikku ubadesam seidha gurunadhan.’
Yaar AvanWho’s he?
Unakkagave Pirantha MuruganMurugan, born solely for your sake.
Ennadhu MuruganaWhat? My Murugan?
Unakkagave Pirantha AzhaganThe handsome one, born just for you.
Thiru Uruvaana Maal Marugan Vel MuruganVishnu’s divine nephew, the Spear Lord Murugan.
Unakkagave Pirantha AzhaganThe handsome one, born just for you.
Thiru Uruvaana Maal Marugan Vel MuruganVishnu’s divine nephew, the Spear Lord Murugan.
Unakkagave Pirantha AzhaganThe handsome one, born just for you.
Ninaithale Ullamum KaniyaadhaWon’t the heart sweeten just thinking of him?
Ninaithale Ullamum KaniyaadhaWon’t the heart sweeten just thinking of him?
Senthamizh Nidhiyaana Padhiyodu Magizhvaai SadhaRejoice forever with the Lord, the treasure of pure Tamil.
Inaiyattra Veeran Kumaran ThirumuruganThe matchless warrior, Kumaran, Holy Murugan.
Inaiyattra Veeran Kumaran ThirumuruganThe matchless warrior, Kumaran, Holy Murugan.
Vettri Vadivelan Sakthi Umai BalanVictorious Spear-Bearer, son of Shakti Uma.
Mayil Ulava BhuvanamadhilAs his peacock roams the world
Unakkagave Pirantha AzhaganThe handsome one, born just for you.
Paramanin Netri Kannil AvatharithaanHe sparked to life from Shiva’s third eye.
Paramanin Netri Kannil AvatharithaanHe sparked to life from Shiva’s third eye.
Murugan Saravana Poigai Thannil UruveduthaanMurugan took form in the Saravana pond.
Paramanin Netri Kannil AvatharithaanHe sparked to life from Shiva’s third eye.
Murugan Saravana Poigai Thannil UruveduthaanMurugan took form in the Saravana pond.
Karamadhil Malaimagal Kanindhe AnaithidaWhen the Mountain Goddess held him in a loving embrace
Aarumugathodu Udal OndraanaanHe fused into one body with six faces.
Aarumugathodu Udal OndraanaanHe fused into one body with six faces.
Anbar Thozhum Paadhan AarumughanathanArumuganathan, whose feet the devotees worship.
Kuravar Kulam PerumaiyuraSo the hunter clan gains glory
Unakkagave Pirantha AzhaganThe handsome one, born just for you.
Androrunaal KuttiThat day, the little one…
Androrunaal Kutti Bhrammanai Sirai SeidhuThat day he imprisoned Brahma, the little creator
Aakkum Thozhil Purindha Marai VedhanThe Vedic scholar who commands creation.
Kundramarndhe Andru Gurubaranai NindruStanding on the hill as the Supreme Teacher
Kundramarndhe Andru Gurubaranai NindruStanding on the hill as the Supreme Teacher
Thandhaikku Ubadesam Seidha GurunadhanThe Guru who taught wisdom to his own father.
Thandhaikku Ubadesam Seidha GurunadhanThe Guru who taught wisdom to his own father.
Sathru Samhaaran Bakthar UbakaranSlayer of enemies, savior of the faithful.
Thirumaname PurindhidaveJust to marry you here
Unakkagave Pirantha AzhaganThe handsome one, born just for you.
Thiru Uruvaana Maal Murugan Vel MuruganVishnu’s divine nephew, the Spear Lord Murugan.
Unakkagave Pirantha AzhaganThe handsome one, born just for you.
Unakkagave Pirantha Music Video
Divine credentials structure the ‘Unakkagave Pirantha’ lyrics meaning. This Tamil devotional song lists Murugan’s legendary acts to validate his worthiness as Valli’s destined partner.