Mangaadha Pirai Lyrics Meaning — Mangayar Ullam Mangatha Selvam | Ghantasala | P. Susheela
P. Susheela and Ghantasala perform ‘Mangaadha Pirai’ from the album ‘Mangayar Ullam Mangatha Selvam.’ Lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiya Dass and composer P. Aadhinarayana Rao craft a devotional piece centered on Lord Shiva. The track celebrates Bharatanatyam’s divine origins through intertwined vocals.
Mangaadha Pirai
Ghantasala | P. Susheela • From “Mangayar Ullam Mangatha Selvam”
Thanjai N. Ramaiya Dass links Bharatanatyam to Shiva and Parvati’s cosmic union. A key refrain declares ‘dance is life,’ equating rhythmic ankle bells with existence. P. Susheela delivers these lines with devotional clarity.
Mangaatha Pirai Soodum GangatharaLord Gangathara, who wears the unfading crescent moon.
Marai Pottrum Malairaani MageshwaraLord Mageshwara, the Great Lord of the mountain queen, praised by the Vedas.
Senthamarai Vilvam Thigazh ShreeharaLord Shreehara, who shines with red lotuses and ‘vilvam’ ‘sacred bael’ leaves.
Karangkuvithom Nadana Kalai SekaraWe fold our hands before you, the master of the art of dance.
Baavamum Raagamum Thaalamum BarathamExpression, melody, and rhythm unite to form Bharatanatyam.
Paran Umaiyudan Kalai Piranthathu SarithamThis art’s history began with the union of the Supreme Lord and Uma.
Mahavishnu Mathala Thvaniyin Thakathimitha SabthajaalamGreat Vishnu creates a magic of sound with the rhythmic beats of his drum.
Sathurmaamugan ThaalamThe four-faced Brahma provides the rhythm.
Vaani Magizhum Veena GaanamGoddess Saraswati delights everyone with the music of her ‘veena’ ‘lute’.
Magathaana Ragasiyam Nirainthidum ParamThis celestial dance is filled with a magnificent mystery.
Aadhisiva Sakthi ThaandavamIt’s the primordial dance of Shiva and Sakthi.
Aadhi Sivasakthi ThaandavamIt’s the ancient dance of Shiva and Sakthi.
Aadhi Sivasakthi ThaandavamThe primordial union of Shiva and Sakthi in dance.
Jaljal Jal Sathangai Jadhi Naadhamae NaatiyamThe rhythmic sound of jingling anklets is the essence of dance.
Naatiyamae JeevithamDance is life.
Naatiyamae JeevithamDance is life.
Jaljal Jal Sathangai Jadhi Naadhamae NaatiyamThe rhythmic sound of jingling anklets is the essence of dance.
Naatiyamae JeevithamDance is life.
Naatiyamae JeevithamDance is life.
Jaljal Jal Sathangai Jadhi Naadhamae NaatiyamThe rhythmic sound of jingling anklets is the essence of dance.
Nadai Azhagaalae Nadana KalaiyaalaeWith a graceful gait and through the art of dance,
Nadai Azhagaalae Nadana KalaiyaalaeWith elegant movements and through the craft of dance,
Gyaanasabai Munnalae PadiyudanMoving with rhythmic steps before the celestial hall of wisdom,
Aadi Magizhum DeviThe Goddess dances with joy.
Jaljal Jal Sathangai Jadhi Naadhamae NaatiyamThe rhythmic sound of jingling anklets is the essence of dance.
Navarasa Geetham Abinaya SamedhamA song of the nine emotions accompanied by expressive gestures,
Navarasa Geetham Abinaya SamedhamA melody of the nine moods paired with soulful expressions,
Navilum Thillai Saritham SaasvathamThe eternal history of ‘Thillai’ ‘Chidambaram’ is told here.
Naatiyamae JeevithamDance is life.
Jaljal Sathangai Jadhi Naadhamae NaatiyamThe rhythmic sound of jingling anklets is the essence of dance.
Naatiyamae JeevithamDance is life.
Naatiyamae JeevithamDance is life.
Jaljal Jal Sathangai JadhiThe jingling sound of the rhythm,
Jaljal Jal Sathangai JadhiThe rhythmic bells of the anklets,
Jaljal Jal Sathangai JadhiThe beat of the jingling bells,
Jaljal Jal Sathangai JadhiThe sound of the rhythmic anklets,
Naadhamae NaatiyamThis sound is the essence of dance.
Sacred dance traditions form the core message here. Understanding the Mangaadha Pirai lyrics translation reveals dance as both ritual and life force. This devotional work connects artistic practice to spiritual devotion.
