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Arunachalamai Vilangidum Lingam

Arunachalamai Vilangidum Lingam is a popular devotional song dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is worshipped as Annamalaiyar in the holy hill of Tiruvannamalai. The song praises the glory and power of Shiva, who is the supreme lord of the universe. The song is sung by various artists and has a soothing melody that can fill your heart with devotion.

The Meaning of the Song

The song is based on the Lingashtakam, a Sanskrit hymn composed by Adi Shankara, a revered Hindu philosopher and saint. The Lingashtakam extols the eight forms of Shiva's lingam, which represent his cosmic aspects. The song Arunachalamai Vilangidum Lingam translates the Sanskrit verses into Tamil and adds some additional lines to describe the beauty and grace of Shiva's lingam in Tiruvannamalai.

Arunachalamai Vilangidum Lingam


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The song begins with the chorus, which says:

Arunachalamai vilangidum lingam
Annamalaiyar lingam
Ananda thandavam aadum lingam
Aananda lingam

This means:

The lingam that shines in Arunachala
The lingam of Annamalaiyar
The lingam that dances the blissful dance
The lingam of bliss

The song then describes the eight forms of Shiva's lingam as follows:

    • Sivaya namah sivaya namah sivaya namah sivaya
    Sivalinga namah sivalinga namah sivalinga namah sivalinga
    Sivaya namah sivaya namah sivaya namah sivaya
    Sivalinga namah sivalinga namah sivalinga namah sivalinga
    • Brahma murari surarchita lingam
    Nirmala bhashita shobhita lingam
    Janmaja dukha vinasaka lingam
    Tat pranamami sadasiva lingam
    • Devamuni pravararchita lingam
    Kamadahana karunakara lingam
    Ravana darpa vinasaka lingam
    Tat pranamami sadasiva lingam
    • Sarva sugandha sulepita lingam
    Buddhi vivardhana karana lingam
    Siddha surasura vandita lingam
    Tat pranamami sadasiva lingam
    • Kanaka maha mani bhushita lingam
    Panipati veshtitha shobhita lingam
    Daksha suyajna vinasaka lingam
    Tat pranamami sadasiva lingam The article continues as follows:
    • Kumkuma chandana lepita lingam
    Pankaja hara sushobhita lingam
    Sanchita papa vinasaka lingam
    Tat pranamami sadasiva lingam
    • Devaganarchita sevita lingam
    Bhavair bhakti bhireva cha lingam
    Dinakara koti prabhakara lingam
    Tat pranamami sadasiva lingam
    • Ashtadalopari vestitha lingam
    Sarva samudbhava karana lingam
    Ashtadaridra vinasaka lingam
    Tat pranamami sadasiva lingam
    • Suraguru suravara poojita lingam
    Suravana pushpa sadarchita lingam
    Paratparam paramatmaka lingam
    Tat pranamami sadasiva lingam

    The meaning of these verses is:

      • I bow to Shiva, I bow to Shiva, I bow to Shiva, I bow to Shiva
      I bow to the Shivalinga, I bow to the Shivalinga, I bow to the Shivalinga, I bow to the Shivalinga
      I bow to Shiva, I bow to Shiva, I bow to Shiva, I bow to Shiva
      I bow to the Shivalinga, I bow to the Shivalinga, I bow to the Shivalinga, I bow to the Shivalinga
      • The lingam that is worshipped by Brahma and Vishnu
      The lingam that is adorned with pure words
      The lingam that destroys the sorrow of birth
      That I bow to the eternal Shiva's lingam
      • The lingam that is revered by the best of gods and sages
      The lingam that is compassionate and burns the desires
      The lingam that destroys the pride of Ravana
      That I bow to the eternal Shiva's lingam The article continues as follows:
      • The lingam that is smeared with all fragrances
      The lingam that is the cause of increasing the intellect
      The lingam that is worshipped by the siddhas and the gods and demons
      That I bow to the eternal Shiva's lingam
      • The lingam that is decorated with gold and precious gems
      The lingam that is wrapped with the snake
      The lingam that destroys the sacrifice of Daksha
      That I bow to the eternal Shiva's lingam
      • The lingam that is applied with kumkum and sandalwood paste
      The lingam that is adorned with the lotus garland
      The lingam that destroys the accumulated sins
      That I bow to the eternal Shiva's lingam
      • The lingam that is served by the gods and their leaders
      The lingam that is attained by devotion and faith
      The lingam that shines like a million suns
      That I bow to the eternal Shiva's lingam
      • The lingam that is placed on the eight-petalled lotus
      The lingam that is the source of all creation
      The lingam that destroys the eight types of poverty
      That I bow to the eternal Shiva's lingam
      • The lingam that is worshipped by the guru of the gods and the best of the gods
      The lingam that is offered with the flowers of heaven
      The lingam that is the supreme and the self of all
      That I bow to the eternal Shiva's lingam

      The Significance of the Song

      The song Arunachalamai Vilangidum Lingam is a powerful way to invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva, who is also known as Arunachala, the mountain of fire. According to Hindu mythology, Shiva manifested himself as a column of fire in Tiruvannamalai, which neither Brahma nor Vishnu could find the beginning or end of. This symbolizes Shiva's infinite and transcendent nature, which surpasses all forms and concepts. Shiva then appeared as a hill, which is revered as Arunachala, and as a lingam, which is worshipped as Annamalaiyar. The song expresses the devotion and surrender of the devotee to Shiva, who is the lord of all beings and worlds.

      The song also conveys the benefits of chanting or listening to it, which include:

        • Removal of obstacles and difficulties in life
        • Protection from enemies and evil forces
        • Attainment of wealth and prosperity
        • Enhancement of wisdom and intelligence
        • Purification of mind and heart
        • Achievement of spiritual enlightenment

        The song Arunachalamai Vilangidum Lingam is a beautiful tribute to Lord Shiva, who is the embodiment of bliss, grace, and compassion. By singing or listening to this song, one can experience the divine presence of Shiva in one's life.

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