Post by rani on Feb 24, 2004 4:20:45 GMT -5
A few people have asked for the lyrics and meaning of this song, so here it is (Thanks, Amma!). Corrections welcome.
> Pallavi
>
> kandan karuNai puriyum vaDivEl
Kandan, full of mercy, holding the Vel(spear)
> (kandan)
>
> Anupallavi
>
> aruL oLi OdumAvi kalandE anbum Ashaiyum arivunaiyandE
Your shining grace bestowed with love, tenderness and wisdom
> irpughal UndEn iDargaL kalaindu inbura sheidiDum iravaikai vEl
I seek shelter in you who dispel all troubles and bring joy
> (kandan)
>
> CaraNam 1
>
> vEmpaghai konrE veTri tarum vEl vEda poruLai viLakkum mayil vEl
You bring victory, winning enemies over; you expound the vedas,
> Pallavi
>
> kandan karuNai puriyum vaDivEl
Kandan, full of mercy, holding the Vel(spear)
> (kandan)
>
> Anupallavi
>
> aruL oLi OdumAvi kalandE anbum Ashaiyum arivunaiyandE
Your shining grace bestowed with love, tenderness and wisdom
> irpughal UndEn iDargaL kalaindu inbura sheidiDum iravaikai vEl
I seek shelter in you who dispel all troubles and bring joy
> (kandan)
>
> CaraNam 1
>
> vEmpaghai konrE veTri tarum vEl vEda poruLai viLakkum mayil vEl
You bring victory, winning enemies over; you expound the vedas,