Manthiramavathu Neeru Lyrics In English -

Potri, potri, potri...

| Tamil Line (Transliterated) | English Translation | |-----------------------------|----------------------| | Manthiramavathu neeru | The water itself becomes the mantra | | Adhai manthiram seygindra velai | At the moment of chanting that mantra | | Manthiram seyvadhum neeru | Even the act of chanting is water | | Aadi paadi kumbiduvom | We will dance, sing, and bow (in worship) | | Aathi sakthi potri | Praise to the primordial energy (Goddess Shakti) | | Raagamavathu theru | The melody itself becomes the chariot (theru) | | Adhai raagam seygindra velai | While performing that raga (tune) | | Paiyan pesuvadhum theru | Even the boy’s speech becomes the chariot | | Amma devi sundari – varuvaala? | Mother Goddess Sundari – will she come? | | Vara maatta! | She will not come! | | Amma devi chamundi – varuvaala? | Mother Goddess Chamundi – will she come? | | Vara maatta! | She will not come! | | Yezhigindra thedi kozhi | The hen that scratches and searches | | Kozhi kattukulla aadu | Inside the hen’s coop – the goat | | Moodikittu thongudhadi | Is shut up and sleeping/ hanging | manthiramavathu neeru lyrics in english

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If you were looking for a different song (e.g., from a devotional album or another movie), please clarify. But if it's the Ilaiyaraaja/Vaali masterpiece, the above is the definitive version. Potri, potri, potri

The sacred ash is contained in the Vedas, The sacred ash is what ends severe sorrow, The sacred ash is what grants wisdom, The sacred ash is what removes pettiness, The sacred ash is worthy of being recited, The sacred ash is what resides in the ultimate truth, This is the sacred ash of the Lord of Thiru Aalavai (Madurai), Who is surrounded by fields of cool water. | | Vara maatta