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Lyrics & meaning

Gnanapazhame Meignana

From Srivalli · 1961

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singers
T. R. Mahalingam, Chorus
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Details
Srivalli1961

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Gyaana pazhamaeOh fruit of supreme wisdom!
Gyaana pazhamae meigyaana pazhamaeOh fruit of wisdom, oh fruit of true divine knowledge!
Gyaana pazhamae meigyaana pazhamaeOh fruit of wisdom, oh fruit of true divine knowledge!
Naan marai pugalum naadha naalum arulumOh Lord praised by the four Vedas, who bestows grace every day!
Gyaana pazhamae meigyaana pazhamaeOh fruit of wisdom, oh fruit of true divine knowledge!
Male
Shanmugha kugha murugaOh Shanmukha! Oh Guha! Oh Muruga!
Chorus :Shanmugha kugha murugaChorus: Oh Shanmukha! Oh Guha! Oh Muruga!
Shanmugha kugha murugaOh Shanmukha! Oh Guha! Oh Muruga!
Male
Kaanurai valliyum kunjariyum magizhaTo bring joy to Valli who lives in the forest, and Deivanai
Kaathirundhom kadhirvel murugaWe have been eagerly awaiting you, Lord Muruga with the radiant spear!
Kaanurai valliyum kunjariyum magizhaTo bring joy to Valli who lives in the forest, and Deivanai
Kaathirundhom kadhirvel murugaWe have been eagerly awaiting you, Lord Muruga with the radiant spear!
Chorus :Shanmugha kugha murugaChorus: Oh Shanmukha! Oh Guha! Oh Muruga!
Shanmugha kugha murugaOh Shanmukha! Oh Guha! Oh Muruga!
Shanmugha kugha murugaOh Shanmukha! Oh Guha! Oh Muruga!
Male
Kalaiselvam pugazh selvamThe wealth of knowledge in arts, the wealth of noble fame,
Sagala selvamum thandhuBestowing every kind of prosperity and blessing upon us,
Kalaiselvam pugazh selvamThe wealth of knowledge in arts, the wealth of noble fame,
Sagala selvamum thandhuBestowing every kind of prosperity and blessing upon us,
Kaatharulvaai sakthivel murugaProtect and bless us, Lord Muruga with the divine spear!
Kaatharulvaai sakthivel murugaProtect and bless us, Lord Muruga with the divine spear!
Chorus :Shanmugha kugha murugaChorus: Oh Shanmukha! Oh Guha! Oh Muruga!
Shanmugha kugha murugaOh Shanmukha! Oh Guha! Oh Muruga!
Shanmugha kugha murugaOh Shanmukha! Oh Guha! Oh Muruga!
Shanmugha kugha murugaOh Shanmukha! Oh Guha! Oh Muruga!
Shanmugha kugha murugaOh Shanmukha! Oh Guha! Oh Muruga!
Shanmugha kugha murugaOh Shanmukha! Oh Guha! Oh Muruga!
Shanmugha kugha murugaOh Shanmukha! Oh Guha! Oh Muruga!
Shanmugha kugha murugaOh Shanmukha! Oh Guha! Oh Muruga!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Gyaana Pazhamae' is a classic Hindu devotional song dedicated to Lord Muruga, portraying Him as the very fruit and ultimate embodiment of true divine wisdom ('Gyaana'). The song praises Lord Muruga as the supreme deity reverenced by the four Vedas, invoking His holy names such as Shanmukha, Guha, and Kadhirvel. It also references His divine consorts—Valli, who hails from the forest, and Deivanai (Kunjari). The emotional core of the song lies in earnest surrender and prayer. The devotees request Lord Muruga to grant them artistic excellence ('Kalaiselvam'), glorious reputation ('Pugazh selvam'), and all forms of worldly and spiritual prosperity ('Sagala selvamum'), while asking for His eternal protection through His sacred spear (Sakthivel).

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Gyaana pazhamae meigyaana pazhamae

Lord Muruga is metaphorically praised as the 'Fruit of Wisdom' (Gyaana Pazham), personifying spiritual enlightenment as a divine fruit.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Kaanurai valliyum kunjariyum magizha / Kaathirundhom kadhirvel muruga

Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across consecutive lines creates rhythmic flow.

Anaphora / Repetition (Sol Niraivinipoli)

Shanmugha kugha muruga

The rhythmic chant of Lord Muruga's divine names is repeated like a mantra to intensify devotional fervor.

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Trivia

The 1961 film 'Srivalli' is a devotional classic based on the mythological story of Lord Muruga and Valli, starring Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. Singer T. R. Mahalingam was renowned for his powerful, high-pitched vocal range and classical mastery, making his devotional renditions iconic in Tamil cinema history. The music by G. Ramanathan deeply incorporates traditional Carnatic ragas, making songs like this timeless spiritual classics.

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