📌 சந்த அமைப்பின்படி வரிகள் பிரிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன — மெட்டுக்கேற்ப சீர் பிரிவு / Lines follow traditional chandam (rhythmic) word-breaks of the original composition.
Having wandered into the marketplace of worldly desires, I have suffered greatly.
Losing my wisdom, I have strayed from the right path and sunk into the deep ocean of delusion, becoming weak and helpless.
Will I ever attain the blessed state of standing before Your fragrant, lotus-like feet, praising Your glory as sung by Your devotees, and worshipping You in true joy?
O Supreme Guru, whose greatness is praised even by the Highest Being beyond words!
O Divine Bridegroom who, out of compassion, accepted Devasena (the daughter of Indra, the king of the gods) as Your consort!
O Lord who abides in deep yogic meditation at the sacred Guru Hill, surrounded by flourishing groves of mango and sandalwood, where celestial trees thrive, and who is adored by Lord Vishnu (Kesava)!
The hymn is a heartfelt prayer to Lord Murugan, expressing remorse for being trapped in worldly attachments, longing for spiritual wisdom, and seeking the grace to worship His sacred feet and attain liberation.
கிருத்திகை, சஷ்டி, செவ்வாய்க்கிழமை மற்றும் முருகன் பூஜை நேரங்களில் பாடலாம். Recite on Krittika, Shashti, Tuesdays and during Murugan puja.