- Lyricist
- Samudrala
- Singer
- P. Leela
- Music director
- Ghantasala
- Movie name
- Vinayaka Chathurthi
- Movie release year
- 1959
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Apr 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This devotional hymn from Vinayaka Chathurthi (1959) is a solemn prayer dedicated to Lord Ganesha, worshiping Him as 'Nada Brahma'—the divine supreme cosmic sound. The devotee offers heartfelt worship, pleading with the elephant-faced deity (Gajavadhana) to accept the prayer and bless their soul with His permanent presence. The lyrics highlight Lord Ganesha's supreme status as the embodiment of the cosmic syllable 'Om' (Pranava), revered by divine sages and gods alike, and as the ultimate grantor of grace, art, and supreme wisdom.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Nadha bhramma roobanae”
Equates Lord Ganesha directly to 'Nada Brahma' (the ultimate divine sound) and 'Pranava' (the sacred syllable Om).
Alliteration & Rhythm (Anuprasa)
“Pranava prabhava uruvae”
The deliberate use of rhythmic, Sanskritized Tamil compound words creates a hymn-like cadence.
Refrain (Pallavi repetition)
“Nadha bhramma roobanae / En poojaiyai yettraalvaai”
Repetition of the opening line serves to deepen devotional focus and reinforce the surrender to the deity.
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Trivia
The film 'Vinayaka Chathurthi' (1959) was a classical mythological project featuring music by legendary composer Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao. The song stands out as an iconic devotional render in Carnatic style by P. Leela, known for her pristine classical diction and soul-stirring devotional renditions in Tamil and Telugu cinema.
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