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Anandha Nadana Vinodha

From Sivagami · 1960

Lyricist
Papanasam Sivan
Singer
M. K. Thiyagaraja Bagavathar
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Sivagami
Movie release year
1960
Lyrics added on
18 Jun 2021

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Aanandha nadana vinodha
Aanandha nadana vinodha
Deva …aanandha nadana vinodha
Deva..aa…aanandha nadana vinodha
Jagan nadha jagan nadha
Jagan nadha jagan nadha
Aanandha nadana vinodha
Deva …aanandha nadana vinodha
Kannmoondrudaiyaai gadhi nee aranae
Kannmoondrudaiyaai gadhi nee aranae
Karunaiyodu enai kadaikann paar thayaala
Karunaiyodu enai kadaikann paar thayaala
Aanandha nadana vinodha
Deva…. aanandha nadana vinodha
Nanjaa radhamum paniyaai kondaai
Nanjaa radhamum paniyaai kondaai
Anja varum nanjaiyum undaai
Anja varum nanjaiyum undaai
Thanjamun kunjithapadham thillai vaazh
Thanjamun kunjithapadham thillai vaazh
Aanandha nadana vinodha
Deva… aanandha nadana vinodha
Jagan nadha jagan nadha
Jagan nadha jagan nadha
Aanandha nadana vinodha
Deva …aanandha nadana vinodha
Lord of the blissful dance,
Lord of the blissful dance,
O Lord, master of the blissful dance,
O Lord... master of the blissful dance,
Lord of the universe, Lord of the universe,
Lord of the universe, Lord of the universe,
Lord of the blissful dance,
O Lord, master of the blissful dance,
O three-eyed Lord Shiva, you are my only refuge,
O three-eyed Lord Shiva, you are my only refuge,
Look upon me with mercy, O compassionate one,
Look upon me with mercy, O compassionate one,
Lord of the blissful dance,
O Lord, master of the blissful dance,
You wear the venomous snake as an ornament,
You wear the venomous snake as an ornament,
You drank the terrifying poison that frightened the world,
You drank the terrifying poison that frightened the world,
Your raised sacred foot is my refuge, O Lord dwelling in Thillai (Chidambaram),
Your raised sacred foot is my refuge, O Lord dwelling in Thillai (Chidambaram),
Lord of the blissful dance,
O Lord, master of the blissful dance...
Lord of the universe, Lord of the universe,
Lord of the universe, Lord of the universe,
Lord of the blissful dance,
O Lord, master of the blissful dance,
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a sublime devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer residing in Chidambaram (Thillai). The singer extols Lord Shiva's divine dance of bliss (Ananda Tandavam), addressing Him as the Supreme Master of the universe (Jaganadha) and the three-eyed savior (Hara). The lyricist praises Shiva's immense mercy in consuming the lethal Halahala poison during the churning of the ocean to protect all living beings. The devotee completely surrenders at Lord Nataraja's lifted lotus feet (Kunjithapada), imploring Him for a single compassionate glance (kadaikann) to grant salvation. Composed with deep classical devotion by Papanasam Sivan, the song serves as a prayer of total refuge and spiritual surrender.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Nanjaa radhamum paniyaai kondaai / Anja varum nanjaiyum undaai”

The second letter 'nja' rhymes across lines ('Nanjaa' and 'Anja'), creating rhythm and melodic harmony.

Monai (Initial Consonant Alliteration)

“Karunaiyodu enai kadaikann paar thayaala”

Repetition of the 'Ka' sound across words in the line ('Kannmoondrudaiyaai', 'Gadhi', 'Karunaiyodu', 'Kadaikann').

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

“Jagan nadha jagan nadha”

The phrase 'Jagan nadha' and 'Aanandha nadana vinodha' are repeated for devotional fervor and rhythmic tempo.

Mythological Allusion

“Anja varum nanjaiyum undaai”

Refers to the puranic event of Shiva drinking the terrifying Halahala poison to rescue the universe.

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Trivia

This classical song from 'Sivagami' (1960) features legendary singer M. K. Thiyagaraja Bagavathar (MKT), one of Tamil cinema's earliest superstars, in his later career. Written by 'Tamil Isai' icon Papanasam Sivan and set to music by K. V. Mahadevan, the song highlights MKT's iconic vocal range and mastery over Carnatic music.

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