Marugelara O Raghava Lyrics [English Meaning] — Keerthana Vaidyanathan

“Marugelara O Raghava” is a traditional composition from lyricist and composer Tyagaraja, performed by Keerthana Vaidyanathan. It opens by directly asking Lord Rama, “Why this veil?” This question establishes the song’s intimate and confrontational tone.

Marugelara O Raghava Lyrics [English Meaning] — Keerthana Vaidyanathan
Released: July 17, 2022

Marugelara O Raghava

Keerthana Vaidyanathan

Lyricist
Traditional
Composer
Tyagaraja

Keerthana Vaidyanathan’s Marugelara O Raghava Lyrics Translation

The speaker moves from questioning to declaration. They state a diligent internal search confirmed that the divine is present in everything, both moving and unmoving. The lyrics then affirm an exclusive focus with the line, “My mind can’t imagine anyone but You.”

Marugelara O RaghavaWhy this veil, O Raghava?
Marugelara O RaghavaWhy this veil, O Raghava?
Marugelara O RaghavaWhy this veil, O Raghava?
Marugelara Charaachara RoopaWhy the veil, O form of all that moves and is still?
Paraatpara Soorya Sudhakara LochanaO transcendent one, with eyes like the sun and the moon,
Marugelara Charaachara RoopaWhy the veil, O form of all that moves and is still?
Paraatpara Soorya Sudhakara Lochana Marugelara O RaghavaO transcendent one, with eyes like the sun and the moon, why this veil, O Raghava?
Anni Neevanuchu AntarangamunaThat You are everything, in my innermost self,
Anni Neevanuchu Antarangamuna TinnagaThat You are everything, in my innermost self, I have directly
Vedaki Telisi KontinayyaSearched and come to know.
Anni Neevanuchu Antarangamuna TinnagaThat You are everything, in my innermost self, I have directly
Vedaki Telisi KontinayyaSearched and come to know.
Ninne Gaani Madinennajaala NorulaMy mind can’t imagine anyone but You,
Ninne Gaani Madinennajaala NorulaMy mind can’t imagine anyone but You,
Nannu Brovavayya TyaagaraajanutaSo protect me now, O one praised by Tyagaraja.
Marugelara O RaghavaWhy this veil, O Raghava?
Marugelara O RaghavaWhy this veil, O Raghava?

Marugelara O Raghava Music Video

The track builds its argument through repetition of the central refrain. The verses support the claim that a veil is no longer necessary. This progression ties the speaker’s total devotion to a request for protection.