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Lyrics & meaning

Sri Maga Ganapathy

From Porsilai · 1969

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
K. J. Yesudas
Music director
R. Govarthanam
Details
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Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Om…om…omOm... om... om
Male
Sri maha ganapathy sri maha ganapathy…Lord Sri Maha Ganapathy, Lord Sri Maha Ganapathy...
Sri maha ganapathyLord Sri Maha Ganapathy
Male
Thudhi konda ninnadi thozhum karunai thaa…Grant me the mercy to worship Your praised divine feet...
Chorus :Thozhum karunai thaa.Chorus: Grant the mercy to worship.
Male :Thamizh thodukkundra veguvitthai thaa…Male: Grant me the immense skill to weave Tamil verse...
Chorus :Veguvitthai thaa…Chorus: Grant the immense skill...
Male :Thunbangal anugaatha inbangal thaa…Male: Grant me joys that sorrow cannot approach...
Chorus :Inbangal thaa…Chorus: Grant the joys...
Male :Nalla sugajeevana perumai thaa…Male: Grant me the glory of a good and comfortable life...
Chorus :Perumai thaa…Chorus: Grant the glory...
Male
Madhi konda ipprabai vadhana vallabai idatthanaeO Lord who holds Goddess Vallabha on his left, with a moon-like radiant face
Chorus :Vallabai idatthanaeChorus: Vallabha on His left side
Male : Valiya padhinoru karavanaeMale: O mighty Lord with eleven arms
Chorus :Om…Chorus: Om...
Male :Matthapra matthanae sitthapra sitthanaeMale: O Lord who is blissfully intoxicated and supremely accomplished
Male :Vaseegara krubaiyaalanaeMale: O captivating and merciful one
Chorus :Om…om…omChorus: Om... om... om

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a devout invocation dedicated to Lord Ganesha (Sri Maha Ganapathy), praying for his divine blessings, mercy, and guidance. The singer entreats the deity for the capability to worship His sacred feet, the poetic mastery to compose exquisite Tamil verses, a peaceful life free from affliction, and righteous prosperity. The hymn elaborates on the majestic features of Lord Ganesha, describing Him alongside Goddess Vallabha, acknowledging His radiant form, supreme divine power, and captivating grace.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaippu (Rhyming Refrain)

Male :Thunbangal anugaatha inbangal thaa…

The repetitive ending word 'thaa' ('grant/give') at the end of multiple consecutive requests creates a structured devotional rhythmic pattern (Iyaippu Todai).

Edhukai (Consonant Rhyme)

Male :Matthapra matthanae sitthapra sitthanae

The matching second-letter sound 'tth' in 'Matthapra' and 'Sitthapra' establishes a classical rhythmic balance across the phrase.

Epithet / Visual Imagery

Madhi konda ipprabai vadhana vallabai idatthanae

The line employs rich devotional imagery comparing the deity's glowing face to the moon ('Madhi') while depicting Vallabha seated on His left.

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Trivia

Composed by R. Govarthanam with lyrics by Kannadasan for the 1969 film 'Porsilai', this track features K. J. Yesudas singing a rare classical Ganapathy Vandanam invocation song that seamlessly mixes Tamil poetic phrases with Sanskrit prayer epithets.

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