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erikkum

எரிக்கும்
Tamil

Burning, radiating heat, scorching.

Lyrics

Meaning

Erikkum means burning, radiating intense heat, or scorching. Dancers encounter this word in lyrics describing the formidable power or brilliance of deities, such as the destructive fire from Shiva's third eye, or the intense heat and light of a million suns. It emphasizes a powerful, often consuming, quality.

In the songs

  • Aadum aravin ummaniyil kodi veyil erikkum amme

    The gem on the dancing snake radiates the heat of a million suns, oh mother.

    Solla Ariya Swami Malai · Thirikooda Rasappa Kavirayar

  • Erikkum neruppin pori yena udhithavan nee

    You are the one who arose as sparks from the burning fire (Shiva's third eye).

    Sutri Varugudhu Vel · Madurai R. Muralidaran

  • Erikkum neruppin poriyena uthiththavan nee

    You are the one who emerged as sparks from the burning fire (of Shiva's third eye).

    Sutri Varuguthu Vel · Madurai R. Muralidharan

  • Erikkum neruppin poriyena uthiththavan nee

    You are the one who emerged as sparks from the burning fire.

    Sutri Varuguthu Vel · Madurai R. Muralidharan

Songs with this word

From the lyrics we hold — 3 songs.

  • Solla Ariya Swami Malai

    Thirikooda Rasappa Kavirayar

    appears in 1 line

  • Sutri Varugudhu Vel

    Madurai R. Muralidaran

    appears in 1 line

  • Sutri Varuguthu Vel

    Madurai R. Muralidharan

    appears in 2 lines

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