- Lyricist
- Trichy Thiyagarajan
- Singers
- Balamuralikrishna, P. Susheela, Chorus
- Music director
- S. Rajeswara Rao
- Movie name
- Bhakta Prahlada
- Movie release year
- 1967
- Lyrics added on
- 23 Aug 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This devotional prayer recounts the cosmic avatars of Lord Vishnu, highlighting His deeds as Matsya, Kurma, Mohini, Varaha, and Narasimha to protect righteousness and His devotees. The lyrics capture a pivotal moment of deep worship where Prahlada and the celestial beings offer homage to the fierce Lord Narasimha, pleading for Him to pacify His wrathful form (Ukkira Rupam) and shower comforting grace upon the world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“கருணையான அருள் மழை பொழிந்திடும்”
Divine mercy and grace are metaphorically depicted as a showering rain (arul mazhai) that cools the terrifying wrath of the deity.
Alliteration (Monai)
“விண்ணும் மண்ணுமே வியந்து அஞ்சிடும்”
The repetition of the initial syllable sound 'Vi' across 'விண்ணும்' and 'வியந்து' provides rhythmic emphasis on the awe felt by heaven and earth.
Anaphora (Refrain)
“நமோ நரசிம்மா நமோ பக்தபாலா”
The sacred chant 'Namo Narasimma Namo Bhaktapaala' is repeated sequentially to build devotional intensity and reverent chorus.
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Trivia
In the 1967 mythological film Bhakta Prahlada produced by AVM Productions, Carnatic music maestro Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna lent his voice to key devotional compositions set to music by veteran composer S. Rajeswara Rao.
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