- Lyricist
- Maanikavasakar
- Singer
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Movie name
- G. V. Prakash Kumar Album
- Movie release year
- 2026
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Dec 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This hymn is adapted from Sivapuranam, the opening work of Saint Manikkavasagar's sacred Thiruvasagam. It is a profound expression of devotion and surrender to Lord Shiva, glorifying His holy feet, His manifestation as the supreme Guru, and His eternal presence in the heart of the devotee. The seeker offers praises ('Vaazhga' and 'Potri') to the Lord, who never leaves the devotee's heart even for a fraction of a second, celebrating Him as both the transcendent One and the infinite Many. As the verses progress into ecstatic salutations, Shiva is hailed as divine nectar, radiant crystal light, the essence of the Vedas, and the cosmic consciousness. The hymn seeks freedom from the illusory cycle of rebirth, surrendering to the divine grace that removes all suffering and leads the soul to ultimate liberation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Paradox / Antithesis
“Egan anegan iraivan adi vaazhga”
The phrase 'Egan anegan' pairs two opposite concepts ('The One' and 'The Many') to express the theological truth of God as a singular ultimate reality manifesting in boundless forms.
Anaphora / Epistrophe
“Eesan adi potri endhai adi potri”
The continuous repetition of the devotional praise 'Potri' ('Praise be') creates a rhythmic, incantatory refrain that amplifies the intense spiritual fervor.
Metaphor
“Araise potri amudhe potri”
The Lord is directly metaphorized as 'amudhe' (divine nectar) and 'kaniye' (sweet fruit), signifying the blissful sweetness of spiritual experience.
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Trivia
Sivapuranam is the foundational 95-line hymn of the Thiruvasagam, composed by the 9th-century Saivite saint Manikkavasagar. It is traditionally recited by devotees as a potent morning prayer to invoke spiritual light and divine grace.
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