Ghandasala performs and composes ‘Hare Narayana’ for the devotional album ‘Vinayaka Chathurthi.’ Lyricist Samudrala structures the song as repetitive chants. Ghandasala’s vocals create a meditative praise of Lord Narayana.
Hare Narayana
Ghandasala • From “Vinayaka Chathurthi”
What is the meaning of Hare Narayana Lyrics from Vinayaka Chathurthi?
Samudrala compares Lord Narayana’s skin to dark rain clouds and calls his name beautiful. The lyrics name the deity protector of three worlds and master of arts. Ocean-like majestic movement appears in later verses.
Hare NarayanaOh Lord Narayana.
Hare NarayanaOh Lord Narayana.
Thirubhuvana Baalaga Kalaa PaarinaYou’re the protector of the three worlds and a master of the arts.
Hare NarayanaOh Lord Narayana.
Jaladhara Shyamaa Sundhara NaamaYour skin’s dark like a rain cloud, and your name’s beautiful.
Jaladhara Shyamaa Sundhara NaamaYour skin’s dark like a rain cloud, and your name’s beautiful.
Saagara Saamara MaandhagaamaaYou walk with the slow, majestic grace of the ocean.
Saagara Saamara MaandhagaamaaYou walk with the slow, majestic grace of the ocean.
Thulasikaamaga Lithagana SreemaaYou’re adorned with sacred ‘Tulsi’ leaves and divine splendor.
Pooridhanadhajina Maanasa KaamaYou fulfill the desires within the minds of your devotees.
Pooridhanadhajina Maanasa KaamaYou fulfill the desires within the minds of your devotees.
Hare NarayanaOh Lord Narayana.
Thirubhuvana Baalaga Kalaa PaarinaYou’re the protector of the three worlds and a master of the arts.
Hare NarayanaOh Lord Narayana.
Hare Narayana Music Video
Repeated epithets in Ghandasala’s composition focus on divine characteristics. A Hare Narayana lyrics translation shows systematic praise of Vishnu’s form. This devotional style aims to concentrate the mind during worship.