- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- Ghantasala
- Music director
- T. V. Raju
- Movie name
- Jayasimma
- Movie release year
- 1955
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Jul 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a devotional praise dedicated to Lord Rama. The lyrics invoke his various divine attributes, describing him as the jewel of the Raghu dynasty, the beloved son of Dasaratha, and the spouse of Sita (Bhoomi Suta). He is hailed as the embodiment of compassion, who grants all desires and delights the eyes of everyone across the three worlds. Written in highly Sanskritized classical style by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass and rendered powerfully by Ghantasala under T. V. Raju's musical composition, the hymn celebrates Rama's cosmic form and auspicious presence, emphasizing the redeeming power of the 'Taraka' name.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Antyakshari / End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Jaya jaya sreerama raghuvara / Subhagara sreerama”
Multiple lines end with the rhyming suffix 'rama' or 'somaa' / 'dhama' / 'shyama', creating a melodious Sanskritized rhythm throughout the verse.
Metaphor (Rupaka)
“Raama raghukula jalanidhisomaa”
'Raghukula jalanidhi soma' compares the Raghu dynasty to a vast ocean (jalanidhi) and Rama to the bright moon (soma) born from it.
Simile / Visual Imagery (Upama)
“Komala neela saroja shyama”
'Komala neela saroja shyama' compares Rama's divine complexioned form to a tender blue lotus blossom.
Repetition / Anaphora (Adukkuthodar)
“Jaya jaya sreerama raghuvara”
The repetition of 'Jaya jaya' emphasizes intense joy and reverence in praise.
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Trivia
This devotional hymn from Jayasimma (1955) is heavily influenced by classical Sanskrit stotras. Sung by legendary singer Ghantasala, the track served as a major highlight in the film starring N. T. Rama Rao, who was iconic for portraying mythological and divine roles in South Indian cinema.
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