Kootrayinavaaru Lyrics In English- [repack]
This hymn remains a staple in Saivite worship and classical music. Renowned recordings include:
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In the chaos of life's busy streets You are the calm that soothes my soul's retreat With you by my side, I feel complete Together, our love will forever repeat Kootrayinavaaru Lyrics In English-
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Kugga-luggi-ninda kuni nintu nintu Bhakuthara maneyinda manegalu meriyutha Kappu chappara anchalava yeri Olagade baruthaaya gopalakrishnane
Kootrayinavaaru is a raga-based composition, which means that it is based on a specific melodic mode or scale. The song is typically performed in the raga "Kambhoji," which is a popular raga in Carnatic music. The song's musical structure is characterized by its use of complex rhythms, intricate melodic patterns, and nuanced ornamentation. | Tamil (Transliterated) | Literal / Poetic English
| Tamil (Transliterated) | Literal / Poetic English Meaning | | --- | --- | | | He who came as death itself / The one who became the messenger of death | | Mundhi varugiraar, kootrayinavaaru | He comes forward – that death-incarnate | | Kailaasa malaiyil irundhu | From Mount Kailash (Lord Shiva’s abode) | | Kanniyum karuppum udan aaga | With sacred ash (vibhuti) and dark serpent as companions | | Gangaiyum pinnale varave | And the Ganges river flowing behind him | | Kaalai meedhu paambu kattiya kaari… | The one who tied a snake around his bull (Nandi) – or – the dark one with a snake wrapped on his leg/sacred bull | | Pootha sava kaari, podhum endru solli | The one who burns corpses enough; saying “It is enough” | | Vaa endraan – kootrayinavaaru | Called out “Come” – that death-incarnate | | Sattiyam ondru solluvaan | He will speak one truth / make one oath | | Sattam ondru illaiyadaa | There is no law / justice here | | Koottathil oruthi azhudhaal | If one woman cries in the crowd / family | | Kootrayinavaaru varuvaan | The death-incarnate will come | | Azhagaana ponnu peththu | Having given birth to a beautiful daughter | | Ammavai kolla mudiyuma? | Can you kill the mother? (Or: Is it right to kill the mother?) | | Kootrayinavaaru varum munna | Before the death-incarnate arrives | | Kudumbathai kaatha mudiyuma? | Can you save the family? |
The phrase "Kootrayinavaaru Kareyuthaare" represents the collective longing of the soul. In a group (Koota), when everyone calls for the Lord with sincerity, mythology promises that He runs faster than the wind. This is a metaphorical song about descending grace .
