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Thiruppallandu (Pallandu Pallandu)

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🕉️ hindu·📿 1× repetitions·🕐 At the start of worship and recitation; daily morning prayer, and on Vaishnava festival days·📜 Nalayira Divya Prabandham — Thiruppallandu (opening verses), by Periazhwar (Tamil, c. 8th-9th century CE)

Also known as: thiruppallandu · tiruppallandu · pallandu pallandu · periazhwar pallandu · pallaandu pallaandu

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हिन्दी / देवनागरीతెలుగు தமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡ മലയാളം ગુજરાતી বাংলা ଓଡ଼ିଆ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ English සිංහල 𑌗𑍍𑌰𑌨𑍍𑌥

✦ Meaning

The Thiruppallandu is the first hymn of the Nalayira Divya Prabandham, composed by the Alwar saint Periazhwar. It is unique as a 'mangalasasanam' — instead of asking the Lord for protection, the devotee, overwhelmed with love, wishes long life and well-being upon the Lord, His consort Lakshmi, and even His discus and conch. Its opening 'Pallandu Pallandu' is sung first in Sri Vaishnava worship and at the conclusion of every recitation, as a benediction upon God.

Origin & Story

Nalayira Divya Prabandham — Thiruppallandu (opening verses), by Periazhwar (Tamil, c. 8th-9th century CE) · Periazhwar (Vishnuchittar), Alwar saint · Tamil Bhakti era (c. 8th-9th century CE)

Periazhwar of Srivilliputhur was granted a vision of Lord Vishnu, and seeing the surpassing beauty and tenderness of the Lord, his heart was filled not with desire to ask, but with anxious love lest any harm should touch Him. So he sang the Thiruppallandu, wishing the Lord 'many years' of well-being, as a parent blesses a child. This hymn became the opening of the entire Divya Prabandham, and is sung first in all Sri Vaishnava worship.

✦ As told in scripture

Tradition tells that when Lord Vishnu appeared in the sky before Periazhwar at Madurai, the saint, fearing the evil eye might fall upon the Lord's beauty, at once sang 'Pallandu Pallandu' to protect Him — and the Lord, moved by such love, ever after accepted this blessing-song as the first offering in His worship.

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Verse 1

பல்லாண்டு பல்லாண்டு பல்லாயிரத்தாண்டு பலகோடி நூறாயிரம் மல்லாண்ட திண்தோள் மணிவண்ணா உன் செவ்வடி செவ்வி திருக்காப்பு.

pallāṇḍu pallāṇḍu pallāyiraththāṇḍu palakōḍi nūṟāyiram mallāṇḍa thiṇthōḷ maṇivaṇṇā un sevvaḍi sevvi thirukkāppu.

Meaning:The Thiruppallandu is the opening hymn of the entire Nalayira Divya Prabandham, sung by Periazhwar as a 'mangalasasanam' — a blessing wished upon the Lord Himself out of overflowing love.

Verse 2

அடியோமோடும் நின்னோடும் பிரிவின்றி ஆயிரம் பல்லாண்டு வடிவாய் நின்வல மார்பினில் வாழ்கின்ற மங்கையும் பல்லாண்டு வடிவார் சோதி வலத்துறையும் சுடராழியும் பல்லாண்டு படைபோர் புக்கு முழங்கும் அப் பாஞ்சசன்னியமும் பல்லாண்டே.

aḍiyōmōḍum ninnōḍum pirivinṟi āyiram pallāṇḍu vaḍivāy ninvala mārbinil vāzhkinṟa mangaiyum pallāṇḍu vaḍivār sōthi valaththuṟaiyum suḍarāzhiyum pallāṇḍu paḍaipōr pukku muzhangum ap pāñchasanniyamum pallāṇḍē.

Meaning:Many years, many years, many thousand years, many crores and hundreds of thousands of years! O sapphire-hued Lord of firm shoulders that subdued the wrestlers — may auspiciousness and protection be ever upon Your beautiful red feet.

Word-by-Word Meaning

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பல்லாண்டு🔊pallāṇḍuMany years / 'long live!' (a benediction of long life and well-being).

பல்லாயிரத்தாண்டு🔊pallāyiraththāṇḍuMany thousands of years.

பலகோடி நூறாயிரம்🔊palakōḍi nūṟāyiramMany crores and hundreds of thousands (countless ages).

மல்லாண்ட திண்தோள்🔊mallāṇḍa thiṇthōḷ(You of) firm, strong shoulders that subdued the wrestlers (Krishna who slew Chanura and Mushtika).

மணிவண்ணா🔊maṇivaṇṇāO Lord of the hue of a blue sapphire / dark gem-like complexion.

உன் செவ்வடி🔊un sevvaḍiYour red (lotus) feet.

செவ்வி திருக்காப்பு🔊sevvi thirukkāppuMay beauty and protection be ever upon them — we sing for the safeguarding of the Lord's grace.

அடியோமோடும் நின்னோடும் பிரிவின்றி🔊aḍiyōmōḍum ninnōḍum pirivinṟiWithout ever parting from You and from us, Your servants.

ஆயிரம் பல்லாண்டு🔊āyiram pallāṇḍuFor a thousand many-years (may it be so, forever).

நின் வல மார்பினில் வாழ்கின்ற மங்கையும்🔊nin vala mārbinil vāzhkinṟa mangaiyumAnd the Lady (Lakshmi) who dwells on Your right chest — to Her too, pallandu!

வலத்துறையும் சுடராழியும்🔊valaththuṟaiyum suḍarāzhiyumAnd the blazing discus (Sudarshana) that rests in Your right hand — to it too, pallandu!

பாஞ்சசன்னியமும் பல்லாண்டே🔊pāñchasanniyamum pallāṇḍēAnd the conch Panchajanya, which roars when entering battle — to it too, may there be pallandu!

Benefits of Chanting Thiruppallandu (Pallandu Pallandu)

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The very first hymn of the Divya Prabandham — sung at the beginning and end of all Sri Vaishnava recitation and worship.

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A unique act of pure love (mangalasasanam): blessing the Lord Himself rather than seeking from Him, the highest sign of devotion.

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Believed to bring the Lord's protection and auspiciousness to the devotee and to all who hear it.

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Invokes well-being upon the Lord, Lakshmi, and His divine weapons — a complete benediction of the entire divine presence.

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Cherished for cultivating selfless, parental love (vatsalya bhakti) toward God, the special mood of Periazhwar.

How to Chant Thiruppallandu (Pallandu Pallandu)

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Best TimeAt the start of worship and recitation; daily morning prayer, and on Vaishnava festival days

FaceFacing the deity of Vishnu / Krishna or east

Sit before an image of Lord Vishnu or Krishna, light a lamp and recite the Thiruppallandu first, before other hymns, as a blessing wished upon the Lord. It is also sung at the very end of a recitation of the Divya Prabandham. Chant with the loving, protective mood of a parent blessing a beloved child — the bhava in which Periazhwar himself sang.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Thiruppallandu is a Tamil hymn of twelve pasurams by the Alwar saint Periazhwar, forming the opening of the Nalayira Divya Prabandham. 'Pallandu' means 'many years' or 'long live' — it is a benediction in which the devotee wishes long life and auspiciousness upon the Lord.

This is the heart of the Thiruppallandu's beauty. Overwhelmed by love and seeing the Lord's tender form, Periazhwar feared even that some harm might befall Him, and so sang 'Pallandu' — a parent's blessing upon the Lord. This selfless love (mangalasasanam) is held to be the highest form of devotion.

Periazhwar (originally Vishnuchittar) was an Alwar saint of Srivilliputhur and the foster-father of Andal. Tradition holds that he won a debate at the Pandya court establishing Vishnu's supremacy, and that on seeing the Lord he sang the Thiruppallandu to ward off any evil eye from Him.

It is sung at the very beginning of any recitation of the Divya Prabandham and worship of Vishnu, and again at the conclusion, as an auspicious benediction. It is also recited daily and on all Sri Vaishnava festival occasions.