அழகான முருகனேAzhagana Muruganae — Lyrics & Meaning
An invocation to the handsome peacock-rider Kumaran — 'Azhagana Muruganae' — asking him to come bearing the Vel and grant moksha (mukti). The song reverently honors the saint Arunagirinathar for composing the Kandhar Anubhuti and recognizes OM as the primordial Pranava sound that, uttered ceaselessly, brings Murugan running to the devotee.
The Story Behind This Song
The song opens with three tender epithets — handsome Muruga, graceful Kumaran, nephew mounted on the peacock — asking him to come with the Vel and bestow moksha. It identifies OM, the root sound of Pranava, as Murugan's very mantra — utter it continuously, and he comes running. The devotee confesses he asks for nothing else but the blessed state of never forgetting the Lord's Name even in death, and that in the next birth too he may daily worship his feet. The song closes with a reverent tribute: for devotees to gain the boundless experiences described in Arunagirinathar's Kandhar Anubhuti, the Lord wonderfully created that very saint to lay down an easy path.
Lyrics in Tamil & English Transliteration with Meaning
Meaning: (Pallavi) O handsome Muruganae, O graceful Kumaranae, O nephew who rides upon the peacock — come bearing the Vel, and grant us liberation (mukti)!
Meaning: (Charanam 1) The root-sound of Pranava is the mantra 'OM'. Utter it without ceasing, and you come running to us.
Meaning: (Pallavi returns) O handsome Muruga — come bearing the Vel!
Meaning: (Charanam 2) We have no other request, O royal prince (Komaga) — only the state in which, even in death, we do not forget your Name; and in the next birth too, may we daily worship your feet.
Meaning: (Pallavi returns) O handsome Muruga — come bearing the Vel!
Meaning: (Charanam 3) In the Kandhar Anubhuti lie boundless experiences. That we might know them all along an easy path, you wondrously brought forth Arunagirinathar!
Meaning: (Final Pallavi) OM — the mantra. O handsome Muruga — come with the Vel, grant liberation!
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the meaning of Azhagana Muruganae (அழகான முருகனே)?
- An invocation to the handsome peacock-rider Kumaran — 'Azhagana Muruganae' — asking him to come bearing the Vel and grant moksha (mukti). The song reverently honors the saint Arunagirinathar for composing the Kandhar Anubhuti and recognizes OM as the primordial Pranava sound that, uttered ceaselessly, brings Murugan running to the devotee.
- Who composed Azhagana Muruganae?
- Azhagana Muruganae (அழகான முருகனே) was composed and written by RG Madanagopal (இரா.கோ.மதன்கோபால்), a Tamil devotional composer. It is an original Tamil devotional song dedicated to Murugan (முருகன்).
- When should Azhagana Muruganae be sung?
- Azhagana Muruganae is most auspiciously sung on Tuesdays — the day traditionally associated with Murugan worship — and during thai-poosam.
- Where can I find the lyrics of Azhagana Muruganae in Tamil?
- The full lyrics of Azhagana Muruganae in Tamil script (அழகான முருகனே), along with the English transliteration and verse-by-verse meaning, are available on this page above.
More Murugan Songs
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- வண்ண மயிலோனே வேலய்யா — Vanna Mayilone Velayya
- அருள்வாய் முருகா அழகிய குமரா — Arulvai Muruga Azhagiya Kumara
- துள்ளி துள்ளி ஆடி வந்தோம் வடிவேலா — Thulli Thulli Aadi Vandhom Vadivela
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