Shankar Mahadevan delivers “Pranaamam,” a sweeping salutation to nature from the album “Janatha Garage.” Composed by Devi Sri Prasad and featuring Jr Ntr, the song establishes a deep connection between humanity and the universe. Lyricist Ramajogayya Sastry sets a reverent, philosophical tone throughout the track.
Released: July 12, 2016
Pranaamam
Devi Sri Prasad | Shankar Mahadevan • From “Janatha Garage”
Lyricist
Ramajogayya Sastry
Composer
Devi Sri Prasad
Janatha Garage’s Pranaamam Lyrics Translation
Ramajogayya Sastry’s writing directly equates human feelings with natural phenomena, stating that our smiles are flowers and our sighs are clouds. The lyrics later challenge the idea of ownership over the earth. Sastry asks whose property the world is and questions anyone’s right to claim it.
Pranaamam Pranaamam PranaamamA salutation, a salutation, a salutation.
Prabhaatha Sooryudiki PranaamamA salutation to the morning sun.
Pranaamam Pranaamam PranaamamA salutation, a salutation, a salutation.
Samastha Prakruthiki PranaamamA salutation to all of nature.
Pramodam Pramodam PramodamJoy, joy, joy.
Prathi Srishti Chithram PramodamEvery portrait of creation is joy.
Prayaanam Prayaanam PrayaanamA journey, a journey, a journey.
Vishwantho Mamekam PrayaanamOur journey is one with the universe.
Mana Chirunavvule PuluOur smiles are the flowers,
Nitturpule Thadi Meghaluour sighs are the damp clouds.
Hrudayame GaganamThe heart is the sky,
Rudhirame Sandramthe blood is the ocean.
Aashe PachadanamHope is the greenery.
Maare Ruthuvulla VarnamThe color of the changing seasons,
Mana Manasula Bhavodvegamis the emotion in our minds.
Sariga Choosthe Prakruthi MotthamIf you look closely, all of nature,
Manalo Prathibimbamis a reflection within us.
Nuvventha Nenentha RavvanthaHow small are you, how small am I, just a tiny particle.
Yenno Yelladhi Srishti CharithaThe history of creation is many eons old.
Anubhavame Daachindi KondanthaIt holds a mountain of experience.
Thana Adugullo AdugesiLet’s walk in its footsteps,
Veladhaam Janmanthafor our entire lifetime.
Pranaamam Pranaamam PranaamamA salutation, a salutation, a salutation.
Prabhaatha Sooryudiki PranaamamA salutation to the morning sun.
Pranaamam Pranaamam PranaamamA salutation, a salutation, a salutation.
Samastha Prakruthiki PranaamamA salutation to all of nature.
Evadiki Sontham IdanthaWho does all of this belong to?
Idi Yevvadu Naatina PantaWhose crop is this to harvest?
Evadiki Vaadu Naadhe HakkaniIf every single person lays their claim on it,
Cheyyesthe Ettawhat will happen?
Tharamulanaati KadanthaThis is a story that spans generations,
Mana Thadupari Migalaalantaand it must remain for those who come after us.
Kadapaka CherapakaWithout disturbing or erasing it,
Padhikaalalidi Kaapaadaalantawe must protect it for ages to come.
Preminche Peddamme Ee VishwamThis universe is a great, loving mother.
Ishtaanga Gundeku HathukundhaamLet’s embrace it with all our hearts.
Kannerre Kanneerai O KonchemIf this mother becomes distressed,
Thalladillindho Ee Thalliif she sheds even a single tear,
Ye Okkaru Migalamnot one of us will be left.
Pranaamam Pranaamam PranaamamA salutation, a salutation, a salutation.
Prabhaatha Sooryudiki PranaamamA salutation to the morning sun.
Pranaamam Pranaamam PranaamamA salutation, a salutation, a salutation.
Samastha Prakruthiki PranaamamA salutation to all of nature.
The song concludes that nature is a reflection of humanity, not a separate entity. This call for preservation is a central point in the “Pranaamam” lyrics meaning. The words warn that if this great mother is harmed, no one will be left.
