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Male
Shiva shakthyai thooyathu bavathu..	Sanskrit invocation praising the divine union and power of Shiva and Shakti.
Shathyap prabividhum..m.m.m..	A chant extolling the radiant light and supreme truth of the Goddess.
Nachae devam devonagala	The gods constantly bow before her celestial glory.
Kusalahaspanthithumabee..	She who brings supreme wellbeing and sacred energy through her gentle presence.
Aaa..agasthmaam..aarathyaam..	Revered by Sage Agastya and all holy seekers.
Harihara virinchaathi piravi.	Worshiped as the origin by Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
Pranamthum sthothum ma..	Bowing down in eternal praise to the divine Mother.
Kathamahirtha punyaga prabavathi…	How can one adequately express her infinite merit and virtue?
Aa.aa.aa…	Vocalizing sacred melodic notes.
Male
Janani janani jagam nee agam nee	Oh Mother, Oh Mother, you are the external world, you are the inner self.
Janani janani jagam nee agam nee	Oh Mother, Oh Mother, you are the external world, you are the inner self.
Jagath kaarani nee paripoorani nee	You are the root cause of the universe, you are absolute perfection.
Jagath kaarani nee paripoorani nee	You are the root cause of the universe, you are absolute perfection.
Jagath kaarani nee paripoorani nee	You are the root cause of the universe, you are absolute perfection.
Chorus
Janani janani jagam nee agam nee	Oh Mother, Oh Mother, you are the external world, you are the inner self.
Male : Janani janani janani janani	Male singer: Oh Mother, Oh Mother, Oh Mother, Oh Mother.
Male
Oru maan mazhuvum siru koon piraiyum	Holding a young deer, an axe, and adorned with a curved crescent moon,
Sadai vaar kuzhalum pidai vaaganamum	Having long matted hair and riding upon a bull,
Chorus :Sadai vaar kuzhalum pidai vaaganamum	Chorus: Having long matted hair and riding upon a bull,
Male
Konda naayaganin kulir dhaegathilae	On the cool body of Lord Shiva who possesses these attributes,
Nindra naayagiyae ida paagathilae	Oh Supreme Goddess who stands gracefully on his left side!
Chorus :Nindra naayagiyae ida paagathilae	Chorus: Oh Supreme Goddess who stands gracefully on his left side!
Male
Jagan mohini nee simma vaahini nee	You are the enchantress of the cosmos, riding upon a lion!
Chorus :Jagan mohini nee simma vaahini nee	Chorus: You are the enchantress of the cosmos, riding upon a lion!
Male :Jagan mohini nee simma vaahini nee	Male singer: You are the enchantress of the cosmos, riding upon a lion!
Chorus
Janani janani jagam nee agam nee	Oh Mother, Oh Mother, you are the external world, you are the inner self.
Jagath kaarani nee paripoorani nee	You are the root cause of the universe, you are absolute perfection.
Male
Chathur vedhangalum panja boodhangalum	The four Vedas and the five primeval elements,
Shan maargangalum saptha theerthangalum	The six spiritual paths and the seven holy rivers,
Chorus :Shan maargangalum saptha theerthangalum	Chorus: The six spiritual paths and the seven holy rivers,
Male
Ashta yoagangalum nava yaagangalum	The eight forms of yoga and the nine sacred ritual sacrifices,
Thozhum poongazhalae malai maamagalae	All bow down at your lotus feet, O daughter of the great mountain!
Chorus :Thozhum poongazhalae malai maamagalae	Chorus: All bow down at your lotus feet, O daughter of the great mountain!
Male
Alai maa magal nee kalai maa magal nee	You are Lakshmi of the ocean waves, you are Saraswati of wisdom and fine arts!
Chorus :Alai maa magal nee kalai maa magal nee	Chorus: You are Lakshmi of the ocean waves, you are Saraswati of wisdom and fine arts!
Male :Alai maa magal nee kalai maa magal nee	Male singer: You are Lakshmi of the ocean waves, you are Saraswati of wisdom and fine arts!
Chorus
Janani janani jagam nee agam nee	Oh Mother, Oh Mother, you are the external world, you are the inner self.
Jagath kaarani nee paripoorani nee	You are the root cause of the universe, you are absolute perfection.
Male
{Swarna regaiyudan svayamaagi vandha	Manifested self-born as a Linga with a golden line running through,
Linga roopiniyae mookaambigaiyae	Oh Goddess Mookambika in the sacred Linga form!
Chorus :Linga roopiniyae mookaambigaiyae} (2)	Chorus: Oh Goddess Mookambika in the sacred Linga form!
Male
Pala sthoththirangal dharma saasththirangal	Countless hymns of devotion and scriptures of moral order,
Panindhae thuvazhum mani naeththirangal	Bow down in surrender before your radiant, gemstone-like eyes.
Chorus :Panindhae thuvazhum mani naeththirangal	Chorus: Bow down in surrender before your radiant, gemstone-like eyes.
Male
Sakthi peedamum nee…aaaa….aaa….aaa….	You are the primordial seat of power... aaah...
Sakthi peedamum nee sarva motchamum nee	You are the seat of cosmic power, you are the ultimate salvation!
Chorus :Sakthi peedamum nee sarva moatchamum nee	Chorus: You are the seat of cosmic power, you are the ultimate salvation!
Male :Sakthi peedamum nee sarva motchamum nee	Male singer: You are the seat of cosmic power, you are the ultimate salvation!
Chorus :Sakthi peedamum nee sarva moatchamum nee	Chorus: You are the seat of cosmic power, you are the ultimate salvation!
Male :Sakthi peedamum nee sarva motchamum nee	Male singer: You are the seat of cosmic power, you are the ultimate salvation!
Chorus
Janani janani jagam nee agam nee	Oh Mother, Oh Mother, you are the external world, you are the inner self.
Jagath kaarani nee paripoorani nee	You are the root cause of the universe, you are absolute perfection.
Male :Jagath kaarani nee paripoorani nee	Male singer: You are the root cause of the universe, you are absolute perfection.
Chorus :Janani janani jagam nee agam nee	Chorus: Oh Mother, Oh Mother, you are the external world, you are the inner self.
Male :Janani janani janani janani	Male singer: Oh Mother, Oh Mother, Oh Mother, Oh Mother.
Chorus
Janani janani jagam nee agam nee	Oh Mother, Oh Mother, you are the external world, you are the inner self.
Janani janani jagam nee agam nee	Oh Mother, Oh Mother, you are the external world, you are the inner self.

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