T. R. Mahalingam’s resonant vocals anchor ‘Gnanapazhame Meignana’ from the album Srivalli. Lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass and composer G. Ramanathan craft a devotional call-and-response focused on Lord Muruga.
Gnanapazhame Meignana
Chorus | T. R. Mahalingam • From “Srivalli”
Gnanapazhame Meignana Lyrics Meaning Chorus | T. R. Mahalingam | Srivalli
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass references Muruga’s victory in the divine contest for the Fruit of Wisdom. The lyrics request daily grace and material prosperity alongside spiritual enlightenment.
Gnana PazhameFruit of wisdom
Gnana Pazhame Meignana PazhameFruit of wisdom, fruit of true enlightenment
Gnana Pazhame Meignana PazhameFruit of wisdom, fruit of true enlightenment
Naan Marai Pugalum Naadha Naalum ArulumLord praised by the four Vedas, who blesses us every day
Gnana Pazhame Meignana PazhameFruit of wisdom, fruit of true enlightenment
Shanmugha Kugha MurugaSix-faced Lord, Dweller within, Muruga
Shanmugha Kugha MurugaSix-faced Lord, Dweller within, Muruga
Shanmugha Kugha MurugaSix-faced Lord, Dweller within, Muruga
Kaanurai Valliyum Kunjariyum MagizhaMaking forest-dwelling Valli and Deivanai rejoice
Kaathirundhom Kadhirvel MurugaWe’ve waited for you, Muruga with the radiant spear
Kaanurai Valliyum Kunjariyum MagizhaMaking forest-dwelling Valli and Deivanai rejoice
Kaathirundhom Kadhirvel MurugaWe’ve waited for you, Muruga with the radiant spear
Shanmugha Kugha MurugaSix-faced Lord, Dweller within, Muruga
Shanmugha Kugha MurugaSix-faced Lord, Dweller within, Muruga
Shanmugha Kugha MurugaSix-faced Lord, Dweller within, Muruga
Kalaiselvam Pugazh SelvamWealth of the arts, wealth of fame
Sagala Selvamum ThandhuBestowing every kind of fortune
Kalaiselvam Pugazh SelvamWealth of the arts, wealth of fame
Sagala Selvamum ThandhuBestowing every kind of fortune
Kaatharulvaai Sakthivel MurugaProtect and grace us, Muruga with the spear of power
Kaatharulvaai Sakthivel MurugaProtect and grace us, Muruga with the spear of power
Shanmugha Kugha MurugaSix-faced Lord, Dweller within, Muruga
Shanmugha Kugha MurugaSix-faced Lord, Dweller within, Muruga
Shanmugha Kugha MurugaSix-faced Lord, Dweller within, Muruga
Shanmugha Kugha MurugaSix-faced Lord, Dweller within, Muruga
Shanmugha Kugha MurugaSix-faced Lord, Dweller within, Muruga
Shanmugha Kugha MurugaSix-faced Lord, Dweller within, Muruga
Shanmugha Kugha MurugaSix-faced Lord, Dweller within, Muruga
Shanmugha Kugha MurugaSix-faced Lord, Dweller within, Muruga
Gnanapazhame Meignana Music Video
Devotion balances earthly needs with sacred knowledge in the Gnanapazhame Meignana lyrics translation. The chorus repetition underscores collective reverence for Muruga’s protective power.