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Lyrics & meaning

Kaasinaadhaa Ganghaadharaa

From Harichandra -1944 Film · 1944

Lyricist
C. A. Lakshmana Das
Singers
P. U. Chinnappa, Kannamba
Music director
S. V. Venkatraman
Details
Harichandra -1944 Film1944

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
Kaasinaadhaa gangaadharaaLord of Kashi, bearer of River Ganges,
Karunai seidhiduvaaiPlease shower your divine mercy.
Chorus
Kaasinaadhaa gangaadharaaLord of Kashi, bearer of River Ganges,
Karunai seidhiduvaaiPlease shower your divine mercy.
Kaasinaadhaa gangaadharaaLord of Kashi, bearer of River Ganges,
Karunai seidhiduvaaiPlease shower your divine mercy.
Male
Poojidhaa un ponmalar padhamaeOh revered Lord, at your golden lotus feet,
Poojidhaa un ponmalar padhamaeOh revered Lord, at your golden lotus feet,
Female
Pottrinom punidhanaeWe praise you, oh holy pure one,
Pottrinom punidhanaeWe praise you, oh holy pure one,
Vandhunai vananginomaeWe came and bowed down before you,
Vandhunai vananginomaeWe came and bowed down before you,
Male
Boopaalanum neeyaeYou are the protector and ruler of this earth.
Chorus
Kaasinaadhaa gangaadharaaLord of Kashi, bearer of River Ganges,
Karunai seidhiduvaaiPlease shower your divine mercy.
Kaasinaadhaa gangaadharaaLord of Kashi, bearer of River Ganges,
Karunai seidhiduvaaiPlease shower your divine mercy.
Male
Sarvaeswaraa sathya sanmaargaSupreme Lord of all, true righteousness,
Sagaayamae seivaai neePlease grant us your divine help.
Sarvaeswaraa sathya sanmaargaSupreme Lord of all, true righteousness,
Sagaayamae seivaai neePlease grant us your divine help.
Female
Sadhaavumae endhan naadhanMay my lord and master always,
Seerpaadha saevai seivaai neeServe your glorious feet continuously.
Female
Anudhinamum unai thozhuvorThose who worship you each and every day,
Male
Avarae ulaga periyavaraamThey are the truly great souls of this world.
Female
Anaithuyirkkum nee amudhamalipponYou are the one who bestows nectar upon all living beings,
Anaithuyirkkum nee amudhamalipponYou are the one who bestows nectar upon all living beings,
Male
Aadhaaramum neeyaeYou are the ultimate foundation and support.
Chorus
Kaasinaadhaa gangaadharaaLord of Kashi, bearer of River Ganges,
Karunai seidhiduvaaiPlease shower your divine mercy.
Kaasinaadhaa gangaadharaaLord of Kashi, bearer of River Ganges,
Karunai seidhiduvaaiPlease shower your divine mercy.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This devotional song is a fervent prayer addressed to Lord Shiva, invoked as the Lord of Varanasi (Kaasinaadhaa) and the bearer of the Ganges (Gangadhara). The devotee praises the Almighty's supreme majesty, seeking His compassion, protection, and righteous guidance. The song emphasizes that Lord Shiva is the ultimate sustainer who bestows life-giving nectar to all living creatures, and that those who worship His lotus feet daily attain true spiritual greatness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

“Kaasinaadhaa gangaadharaa / Karunai seidhiduvaai”

Repetition of the initial sound 'Ka' across consecutive lines (Kaasinaadhaa / Karunai).

Uruvagai (Metaphor)

“Poojidhaa un ponmalar padhamae”

Comparing the Lord's feet to a golden lotus ('ponmalar padhamae').

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

“Sarvaeswaraa sathya sanmaarga”

Repetition of the initial 'Sa' sound across words in the same line ('Sarvaeswaraa sathya sanmaarga').

Epithet

“Kaasinaadhaa gangaadharaa”

Use of traditional divine titles such as Gangadhara (bearer of Ganges) and Kaasinaadhaa (Lord of Kashi) to glorify the deity.

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Trivia

The 1944 film 'Harichandra' was an early landmark Tamil mythological film starring P. U. Chinnappa and K. B. Sundarambal. The song exemplifies the classic Carnatic-influenced devotional music style typical of 1940s South Indian cinema.

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