- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- B. Jayamma
- Music director
- C. N. Pandurangan
- Movie name
- Gumastha
- Movie release year
- 1953
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Jun 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Aadhari Jegatheeshvari is a soulful devotional prayer addressed to Goddess Jagadheeswari (Amba), the sovereign mother of the universe. The singer surrenders at the Goddess's feet, extolling her as the timeless, infinite divine light (Aadhi and Antham) who shines bright and grants protection to all her devotees. The song highlights the Goddess's compassionate nature in absolving the karmic sins of those who seek her grace. She is addressed as the divine feminine power, Maya, who shares half the body of Lord Shiva (Paraman), the snake-adorned cosmic dancer, pleading for her unconditional blessings and support.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Refrain (Pallavi repetition)
“Aadhari Jegatheeshvari ambaa arul purinthu”
The phrase 'Aadhari Jegatheeshvari ambaa arul purinthu' serves as a central refrain, reinforcing the spirit of intense devotion and surrender.
Antithesis (Muran)
“Aadhiyaagi anthamillaa jothiyaagi”
Contrast of 'Aadhi' (beginning) and 'Antham' (end) used together to denote the timeless, eternal nature of the Goddess.
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Paadham naadi thuthiththiduvor / Paava vinaigal theerkkum thaayae”
The second letter 'aa' in 'Paadham' and 'Paava' rhymes across consecutive lines, creating melodic coherence.
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Trivia
'Gumastha' (1953) featured musical composition by C. N. Pandurangam. The song was rendered by B. Jayamma, who was a well-known actress and singer in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu cinema.
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