Chembattaninjamma Lyrics Translation — Vedikkettu | Gopika G Krishnan
Gopika G Krishnan’s song “Chembattaninjamma” appears on the album “Vedikkettu.” The track, with lyrics by Vipin Jeffrin and music by Syam Prasad, opens with a plea to a goddess in red silk. It asks this deity to rule over the land from her temple.
Chembattaninjamma
Gopika G Krishnan • From “Vedikkettu”
Lyricist
Vipin Jeffrin
Composer
Syam Prasad
Vedikkettu’s Chembattaninjamma Lyrics Translation
The verses request the goddess’s power to be on both her sword and the devotees’ tongues. They present their lives as bundled “costumes,” asking her to witness their performance of human struggle. This act shows a complete surrender to her authority.
Chembattaninjamma ChempakappoomaraOh Mother, clad in red silk, of the Champaka blossom temple,
Kovilaninju Nee Naadu VaazhFrom your sacred shrine, rule over this land.
Nerinte Kaavalaay Vaalenthum KaikalaalAs the guardian of truth, with hands that wield the sword,
Doshangal Neekki Nee Naadu KaakkuRemove all evils and protect this land.
Valyaalin Thunjathu KudikollunnekshiyumThe spirit dwelling at the great banyan’s highest point,
Kaverum Naagathaanmaarum ThunaAnd the serpent gods of the groves are your companions.
Kali Thullum Kovalakkoduvaalin ThumpathumOn the tip of the sacred sword that dances with fury,
Adiyangal Naavilum Vaazhaathe NeeAnd upon the tongues of your devotees, may you also reside.
Kanneraa Doshangal Theerthamma KaakkaneOh Mother, end the curses of the evil eye and protect us,
Thirayaadum Kaavil Nee VilayaadaneIn this sacred grove where spirits surge, come and reveal your presence.
Chembattaninjamma ChempakappoomaraOh Mother, clad in red silk, of the Champaka blossom temple,
Kovilaninju Nee Naadu VaazhFrom your sacred shrine, rule over this land.
Ee Vazhiyee Neram Thudikottum PaattumaayAt this hour, we come along this path with drumming and song,
Sannidhi Cherunnee Kovil MunnilReaching your sanctum, right before your shrine.
Kizhiketti Maaraappil JeevithaveshangalThe costumes of our lives, bundled upon our chests,
Aadunnee Thirumunpil KanthurakkuWe perform them before your sacred presence, please open your eyes.
Santhaapam Maatti Nee SanthoshamettaneTake away our sorrows and grant us joy,
Paapamen Naavil Nee ShreeyaavaneUpon my sinful tongue, become divine grace.
Chembattaninjamma ChempakappoomaraOh Mother, clad in red silk, of the Champaka blossom temple,
Kovilaninju Nee Naadu VaazhFrom your sacred shrine, rule over this land.
Nerinte Kaavalaay Vaalenthum KaikalaalAs the guardian of truth, with hands that wield the sword,
Doshangal Neekki Nee Naadu KaakkuRemove all evils and protect this land.
Doshangal Neekki Nee Naadu KaakkuRemove all evils and protect this land.
The song is a direct summons for divine intervention rather than a quiet hymn. Followers command the goddess to wield her sword and protect the land from evil. The “Chembattaninjamma” lyrics’ meaning comes from this demand for active, physical guardianship.
