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K garnu? sabai thamya cha Bhogisake dukha, aasu chodisake jharna Aago bhitra jalu, tara mukhai na kholu Bhitra bhitrai ma hu matru patru
: Initially annoyed by the old man's "clumsiness," Sundarar realized the true identity of the visitor only after the old man disappeared. Overwhelmed with emotion and realizing he had been blessed by the divine touch, he sang this poem. Meaning of the Opening Lyrics matru+patru+lyrics+in+english+link
Traditional texts suggest that serving parents is the highest form of Dharma (righteous duty) and clears negative karma. K garnu
While a complete, verse-by-verse English translation is difficult to find online due to the complexity of the ancient Tamil text, this article will serve as your guide to the song's origins, provide the original verses and their phonetic transliteration, and direct you to where you can hear and discover more about this beautiful piece of music. Meaning of the Opening Lyrics Traditional texts suggest
"Matru Devo Bhava, Pitru Devo Bhava, Acharya Devo Bhava, Atithi Devo Bhava"
Similarly, the second verse focuses on the father, calling him a "walking temple" ( nadiche devalayam ) and acknowledging that he provides the foundational support for a child's life.