Uruvai aruvai Meaning Kandharanubhudhi

உருவாய் அருவாய், உளதாய் இலதாய்
மருவாய் மலராய், மணியாய் ஒளியாய்க்
கருவாய் உயிராய்க், கதியாய் விதியாய்க்
குருவாய் வருவாய், அருள்வாய் குகனே.

1. உருவாய் அருவாய்

• உருவாய்: With form or as form (referring to a physical manifestation).
• அருவாய்: Without form or as formless (referring to the divine that transcends physical attributes).
• Meaning: The divine exists both in a tangible form and as the formless, beyond physical representation.

2. உளதாய் இலதாய்

• உளதாய்: As existence or present (the state of being).
• இலதாய்: As non-existence or absent (beyond the perception of existence).
• Meaning: The divine embodies both presence and absence, signifying its omnipresence beyond human comprehension.

3. மருவாய் மலராய்

• மருவாய்: As a fragrance (symbolizing subtle and pervasive qualities).
• மலராய்: As a flower (symbolizing beauty and creation).
• Meaning: The divine is both the subtle fragrance and the manifest beauty of the flower, present in creation.

4. மணியாய் ஒளியாய்க்

• மணியாய்: As a gem (symbolizing value and clarity).
• ஒளியாய்க்: As light (symbolizing knowledge and illumination).
• Meaning: The divine shines with brilliance and clarity, like a gem and a source of light.

5. கருவாய் உயிராய்க்

• கருவாய்: As the source or womb (symbolizing creation or the origin of life).
• உயிராய்க்: As life itself (the essence of existence).
• Meaning: The divine is both the origin and the essence of life.

6. கதியாய் விதியாய்க்

• கதியாய்: As the destination or path (symbolizing purpose or ultimate goal).
• விதியாய்க்: As fate or destiny (symbolizing control over life’s outcomes).
• Meaning: The divine determines both the journey and the destination of life.

7. குருவாய் வருவாய்

• குருவாய்: As the teacher or guide (a spiritual mentor).
• வருவாய்: Come (an invocation for the divine presence).
• Meaning: The divine is invoked as the teacher who guides and leads us toward enlightenment.

8. அருள்வாய் குகனே

• அருள்வாய்: Grant your grace or bless (a plea for divine compassion).
• குகனே: Oh Guha! (referring to Lord Muruga, who is also known as Guha, the deity of wisdom and protection).
• Meaning: A prayer to Lord Muruga to bless the devotee with grace and guidance.

Uruvai Aruvai English LyricsMurugan Gayatri Mantra
Kandhar Anubhuthi
Ethanai Alangaram
Kandha Guru Kavasam
Ariru Thadandhol Vazhga
Kandha Sashti Kavasam sung by Devaraya Swamigal at Thiruparankunrum