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Jai Shri Ram

From Adipurush · 2023

Lyricist
G. Muralidren
Singer
Chorus
Music director
Ajay – Atul
Movie name
Adipurush
Movie release year
2023
Lyrics added on
7 Mar 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Muneri selvomae naam
Un melanaa anbaalae
Iddar neeki viraivomae
Un sudar veesum panbaalae
Veezhadha padaiyae…
Thodarumae unaiyae
Thuya paresha…
Avathara purushaa…
Manthirathin sirasae
Nin naamam
Jai shri ram
Jai shri ram
Jai shri ram rajaa ram
Jai shri ram
Jai shri ram
Jai shri ram rajaa ram
Jai shri ram
Jai shri ram
Jai shri ram rajaa ram
Jai shri ram
Jai shri ram
Jai shri ram
Jai shri ram
We shall march forward
Guided by your supreme love,
Overcoming all obstacles, we will charge ahead,
Inspired by your radiant virtue...
This invincible army
Will follow you alone...
O pure Supreme Lord...
O divine incarnation...
The crown of every sacred chant
Is your holy name:
Jai Shri Ram (Victory to Lord Ram)!
Jai Shri Ram!
Jai Shri Ram, Raja Ram (King Ram)!
Jai Shri Ram!
Jai Shri Ram!
Jai Shri Ram, Raja Ram!
Jai Shri Ram!
Jai Shri Ram!
Jai Shri Ram, Raja Ram!
Jai Shri Ram!
Jai Shri Ram!
Jai Shri Ram!
Jai Shri Ram!
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This grand devotional anthem from the movie Adipurush expresses absolute devotion and loyalty to Lord Rama. The verses describe an invincible army marching forward, inspired and guided by Rama's supreme love, radiant character, and divine nature. His name is elevated as the pinnacle of all sacred chants that dispels troubles and leads humanity toward righteousness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Refrain / Epimone

Jai shri ram

The repeated chanting of 'Jai shri ram' builds a strong rhythmic cadence, evoking a sense of powerful collective worship and martial enthusiasm.

Metaphor

Manthirathin sirasae Nin naamam

Lord Rama's name is metaphorically described as the 'sirasae' (head or crown) of all mantras, emphasizing its supreme spiritual authority.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Veezhadha padaiyae… / Thodarumae unaiyae

Matching end-sounds in 'padaiyae' and 'unaiyae' create melodic harmony across adjacent lines.

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Trivia

Composed by the renowned duo Ajay-Atul, the anthem 'Jai Shri Ram' was recorded with a massive live orchestra featuring over 55 musicians. The Tamil adaptation penned by G. Muralidren closely mirrors the sacred energy and cadence of the original Hindi chant.

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