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.
The song begins with the chorus, which says:
Arunachalamai vilangidum lingam
Annamalaiyar lingam
Ananda thandavam aadum lingam
Aananda lingam
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.