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Aathari Jagatheeswari

From Gumastha · 1953

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
B. Jayamma
Music director
C. N. Pandurangan
Details
Gumastha1953

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aadhari Jegatheeshvari ambaa arul purinthuSupport me, Goddess of the Universe, Mother, bestow your grace
Aadhari Jegatheeshvari ambaa arul purinthuSupport me, Goddess of the Universe, Mother, bestow your grace
Aadhari Jegatheeshvari ambaa arul purinthuSupport me, Goddess of the Universe, Mother, bestow your grace
Aadhari Jegatheeshvari ambaa arul purinthuSupport me, Goddess of the Universe, Mother, bestow your grace
Female
Aadhiyaagi anthamillaa jothiyaagiYou who became the beginning and the endless divine light
Vilangim deviO Shining Goddess
Female
Aadhari Jegatheeshvari ambaa arul purinthuSupport me, Goddess of the Universe, Mother, bestow your grace
Aadhari Jegatheeshvari ambaa arul purinthuSupport me, Goddess of the Universe, Mother, bestow your grace
Aadhari Jegatheeshvari ambaa arul purinthuSupport me, Goddess of the Universe, Mother, bestow your grace
Female
Paadham naadi thuthiththiduvorFor those who seek your feet and sing your praises
Paava vinaigal theerkkum thaayaeO Mother who absolves all sinful deeds
Paampaninthu nadanam aadumThe one who adorns a serpent and dances
Paraman paathiyaana maayae…O divine Maya who forms half of Lord Shiva
Female
Aadhari Jegatheeshvari ambaa arul purinthuSupport me, Goddess of the Universe, Mother, bestow your grace
Aadhari Jegatheeshvari ambaa arul purinthuSupport me, Goddess of the Universe, Mother, bestow your grace

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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