Akhanda Lyrics Meaning | Akanda | Shankar Mahadevan | Siddharth Mahadevan

A fierce percussive chant anchors “Akhanda,” from the album “Akanda,” performed by Shankar Mahadevan, Siddharth Mahadevan, Shivam Mahadevan, Thaman S, and Anantha Sreeram. Ananta Sriram wrote the Telugu lyrics, Ss Thaman composed, and Nandamuri Balakrishna, Pragya Jaiswal, Shamna Kasim, Srikanth star. This track captures a summoning ritual for divine fury.

Akhanda Lyrics Meaning | Akanda | Shankar Mahadevan | Siddharth Mahadevan
Released: December 9, 2021

Akhanda

Shankar Mahadevan | Siddharth Mahadevan • From “Akanda”

Lyricist
Ananta Sriram
Composer
Ss Thaman

Akanda’s Akhanda Telugu Lyrics English Translation

Ananta Sriram’s lines voice an unshakeable defiance, stating “Chaavukaina Jankam,” meaning no fear of death. The lyrics then invoke Lord Shiva directly, asking him to “Raa Haromhara Jatadhara” and conquer. Imagery of Shiva’s third eye opening brings a warning of catastrophe for wrongdoers.

Bho Shambho Shiva ShambhoOh Shambho, Oh Shiva Shambho.
Kham KhamSounds of “Kham Kham.”
Khangu Mandi ShankhamThe conch is sounding loudly.
Kadagamandi PankamTrouble’s stirring.
Chaavukaina JankamWe don’t even fear death.
Dhaam DhaamSounds of “Dhaam Dhaam.”
Dharmabheri ShabdamIt’s the sound of the drum of righteousness.
Cheyyamandi YuddhamIt’s urging us to wage war.
Denikaina SiddhamWe’re ready for anything.
Hey Bhayankara LokamOh, terrifying realm.
Nee TrayambakamYour ‘Trayambakam’, the three-eyed one.
Raa MayaskaraCome, bringer of blessings.
Nee Sarike PuraanthakamNo one’s your equal, ‘Puraanthakam’, destroyer of cities.
Raa Haromhara JatadharaCome, ‘Haromhara’, the one with matted locks.
Jayinchaara ParaatparaConquer, Oh Supreme Being.
Bham Akhanda Bham Akhanda“Bham Akhanda! Bham Akhanda!”
Yoga Maayatho PaatharaThrough your divine illusion, plant it.
Bhoomi Pai Aadhi JendaPlant the supreme flag on Earth.
Bham Akhanda“Bham Akhanda!”
Bham Bham Akhandaa“Bham Bham Akhanda!”
Yaaga Jwaalamai PaatharaSpread like a sacrificial flame.
Deenula Kalla NindaaFill the eyes of the helpless.
Bho Shambho Shiva ShambhoOh Shambho, Oh Shiva Shambho.
Bho Shambho Hara Hara SwayambhoOh Shambho, Oh Hara Hara, Oh self-manifested one.
Bho Shambho Shiva ShambhoOh Shambho, Oh Shiva Shambho.
Bho Shambho Hara Hara SwayambhoOh Shambho, Oh Hara Hara, Oh self-manifested one.
Nataraja ViraajamaanaOh ‘Nataraja’, splendidly reigning.
Kaala Sarpa BhooshanaYou’re adorned with the serpent of time.
Pinaaka Paani VallabhaBeloved Lord, holder of the ‘Pinaaka’ bow.
Prachanda Chanda Chandaa PaahimaamMighty, fierce, fierce one, protect us.
Raathi Vaati Kaapuraadhi Naagapaala LochanaDweller of cremation grounds, protector of serpents, ‘Lochana’ (the eyed one).
Praghaa Roopa Kanthamunna Vishwanaadha PaahimaamFierce-formed one with the sacred neck, Lord of the universe, protect us.
Veedevado Harom HaraWho’s he, ‘Harom Hara’?
Vaadevedo Harom HaraWho’s he, ‘Harom Hara’?
Ee Thalathiy Aa ThalathiyThis head and that head.
Narukkura NarukkuraCut them down, cut them down.
Vellu Iriche Shivom HaraBreak their fingers, Oh ‘Shivom Hara’.
Kaallu Iriche Shivom HaraBreak their legs, Oh ‘Shivom Hara’.
Keellu Iriche Thollu IricheBreak their joints, tear their skin.
Narukkura NarukkuraCut them down, cut them down.
Bham Akhanda Bham Akhanda“Bham Akhanda! Bham Akhanda!”
Yoga Maayatho PaatharaThrough your divine illusion, plant it.
Bhoomi Pai Raathi JendaPlant the eternal flag on Earth.
Bham Akhanda“Bham Akhanda!”
Bham Bham Akhandaa“Bham Bham Akhanda!”
Yaaga Jwaalamai PaatharaSpread like a sacrificial flame.
Deenula Kalla NindaaFill the eyes of the helpless.
Raam Raam Paala Netra Dwaaram“Raam Raam!” If your third eye’s doorway
Theruchukunte GhoramOpens, it’s terrifying.
Thaalabhinka ThimiramIt shatters the darkness’ lock.
Jaam Jaam Thaandavaalaa ThajyamWhen your ‘Tandava’ dance sounds “Jaam Jaam,”
Moguthunte ThadhyamIt’s certain destruction.
Brovulinka DagdhamNo protection remains; all’s destroyed.
Ee DharaathalamThis very Earth.
Gundello Hala HalamHas poison in its heart.
Raa DahinchagaaCome and incinerate it.
Neeve Raa Mahaa DalamOnly you’re the great force.
Raa Thrisoolivai KaapaalivaiCome as the trident-bearer, as the ‘Kapali’.
Yugaanivai AghorivaiAs an era, as an ‘Aghori’.
Bham Akhanda Bham Akhanda“Bham Akhanda! Bham Akhanda!”
Yoga Maayatho PaatharaThrough your divine illusion, plant it.
Bhoomi Pai Raathi JendaPlant the eternal flag on Earth.
Bham Akhanda“Bham Akhanda!”
Bham Bham Akhandaa“Bham Bham Akhanda!”
Yaaga Jwaalamai PaatharaSpread like a sacrificial flame.
Deenula Kalla NindaaFill the eyes of the helpless.

Akhanda Music Video

The “Akanda” album calls for divine intervention against darkness, making spiritual warfare audible. Shankar Mahadevan’s powerful delivery enhances the “Akhanda” lyrics meaning, detailing a plea for ultimate victory.