erikkum
எரிக்கும்Burning, radiating heat, scorching.
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