- Lyricist
- Kalpanadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music directors
- K. Veeramani, Pradeep Kumar
- Movie name
- Aadai
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 21 May 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a classic devotional hymn invoking Goddess Durga, the supreme universal mother, seeking her absolute protection and divine mercy. The chanter surrenders completely, calling upon her by various sacred names including Gowri, Shankari, Bhairavi, and Maheshwari, pleading for refuge from fear and evil.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition)
“Raksha raksha jagan matha”
Words like 'Raksha raksha', 'Jaya jaya', and 'Shiva shiva' are repeated consecutively to express intense devotion and urgency in prayer.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Jaya jaya shankari / Gowri manohari”
Lines end with rhyming suffixes like 'Shankari', 'manohari', and 'bairavi' to create a rhythmic, chant-like musical cadence.
Monai (Initial Assonance/Alliteration)
“Abayam alitharul / Ambigai bairavi”
Matching initial vowel sounds in 'Abayam' and 'Ambigai' enhance the auditory appeal of the prayer.
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Trivia
This hymn is a hugely popular Hindu devotional song dedicated to Goddess Durga, originally composed by Kalpanadasan and rendered famous by legendary singer P. Susheela. In the 2019 film 'Aadai', this traditional chant is featured prominently to contrast themes of vulnerability, survival, and divine protection during the protagonist's ordeal.
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