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Narayana Manthiram

From Bhakta Prahlada · 1967

Lyricist
Alangudi Somu
Singers
P. Susheela, Chorus
Music director
S. Rajeswara Rao
Movie name
Bhakta Prahlada
Movie release year
1967
Lyrics added on
24 Aug 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
{Om namo naarayanaya
Chorus :Om namo naarayanaya} (3)
Naarayana manthram
Adhuve naalum perinbam
Chorus :Naarayana manthram
Adhuve naalum perinbam
Piraviyil vantha bhandhangal theerthu
Parama arul tharum saadhanam
Chorus :Naarayana manthram
Adhuve naalum perinbam
Naarayana manthram
Adhuve naalum perinbam
Udalinai varuthi moochinai
Adakum thavathaal payan illai
Udalinai varuthi moochinai
Adakum thavathaal payan illai
Uyirgalai vadhaithu homangal
Valarkum yaagangal thevai illai
Uyirgalai vadhaithu homangal
Valarkum yaagangal thevai illai
Maadhava madhusudhana endra
Manathil thuyaram illai
Chorus :Maadhava madhusudhana endra
Manathil thuyaram illai
Naarayana manthram
Adhuve naalum perinbam
Naarayana manthram
Adhuve naalum perinbam
Aadhiyum anthamum naarayanane
Annaiyum thanthaiyum naarayanane
Bhakthiyum mukthiyum naarayanane
Pagalum iravum naarayanane
Piraviyil vantha bhandhangal theerthu
Parama arul tharum saadhanam
Chorus :Naarayana manthram
Adhuve naalum perinbam
{Naarayana hari naarayana
Naarayana lakshmi naarayana
Chorus :Naarayana hari naarayana
Naarayana lakshmi naarayana} (2)
{Naarayana hari naarayana
Chorus :Naarayana hari naarayana} (3)
Naarayana hari naarayana…(4)
Hari naarayana…(3)
Male and Chorus :Hari naarayana…(5)
{Om Namo Narayanaya (Om, I bow to Lord Narayana)
Chorus: Om Namo Narayanaya} (3)
The chant of Narayana's name,
That alone brings supreme joy every day.
Chorus: The chant of Narayana's name,
That alone brings supreme joy every day.
Severing all worldly attachments of this birth,
It is the path that grants supreme grace.
Chorus: The chant of Narayana's name,
That alone brings supreme joy every day.
The chant of Narayana's name,
That alone brings supreme joy every day.
Tormenting the body and restraining the breath,
Such harsh penance serves no purpose.
Tormenting the body and restraining the breath,
Such harsh penance serves no purpose.
Harming living creatures in ritual fires,
Such grand sacrifices are not needed.
Harming living creatures in ritual fires,
Such grand sacrifices are not needed.
In the heart that calls out "Madhava! Madhusudhana!"
There is never any sorrow.
Chorus: In the heart that calls out "Madhava! Madhusudhana!"
There is never any sorrow.
The chant of Narayana's name,
That alone brings supreme joy every day.
The chant of Narayana's name,
That alone brings supreme joy every day.
The beginning and the end is Narayana.
The mother and the father is Narayana.
True devotion and salvation is Narayana.
The light of day and the dark of night is Narayana.
Severing all worldly attachments of this birth,
It is the path that grants supreme grace.
Chorus: The chant of Narayana's name,
That alone brings supreme joy every day.
{Narayana Hari Narayana,
Narayana Lakshmi Narayana,
Chorus: Narayana Hari Narayana,
Narayana Lakshmi Narayana} (2)
{Narayana Hari Narayana,
Chorus: Narayana Hari Narayana} (3)
Narayana Hari Narayana… (4)
Hari Narayana… (3)
Male & Chorus: Hari Narayana… (5)
Female
Female
Female
Female
Chorus
Female
Female
Female
Female
Chorus
Chorus

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This devotional song from the 1967 film Bhakta Prahlada glorifies the divine name and mantra of Lord Narayana (Vishnu). Sung primarily from the perspective of young Prahlada, the lyrics emphasize pure, loving devotion (Bhakti) over grueling physical penances or ritualistic sacrifices involving harm to living creatures. It highlights that simply chanting the names of the Lord removes worldly grief, severs karmic bonds accumulated across births, and grants eternal bliss.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emoni (Anaphora / Alliteration)

“Aadhiyum anthamum naarayanane”

Repetition of initial consonant and vowel sound combinations across lines, such as 'Aadhiyum', 'Annaiyum', 'Bhakthiyum', 'Pagalum' paired with 'Naarayanane'.

Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Aadhiyum anthamum naarayanane... Pagalum iravum naarayanane”

The suffix '-um naarayanane' is repeated continuously at the end of four consecutive lines to emphasize omnipresence.

Contrast / Antonymy

“Pagalum iravum naarayanane”

Pairs opposing concepts like beginning and end (Aadhi - Antham), mother and father (Annai - Thanthai), day and night (Pagal - Iravu) to denote total completeness.

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Trivia

Bhakta Prahlada (1967) was a grand mythological masterpiece produced by AVM Productions in multiple South Indian languages. While S. Rajeswara Rao composed the musical score, P. Susheela provided the iconic playback voice for child artist Rojaramani, who played the titular role of Prahlada.

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