Shankara Shiva Lyrics
From the movie Raja Rishi
Shankara Shiva Song Lyrics is the track from Raja Rishi Tamil Film – 1985, Starring Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu, M. N. Nambiar, R. S. Manohar, V. K. Ramasamy, Lakshmi, Nalini, Major Sundarrajan, Venniradai Moorthy, Srikanth. This song was sung by மலேசியா வாசுதேவன். The music was composed by Ilayaraja. Lyrics works penned by Vaali.
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Shankaraa siva shankaraa Jeya jeya chandra sekaraa
Thirumunivan thalai mudiyil Iru karamum saevadiyil
Thirigal yena eriya vida Udhiram enum ennai ida
Naan padaitha mei vilakku dhaevaa Nyaana dheepam yaetri vaikka vaa vaa
Shankaraa siva shankaraa Jeya jeya chandra saekaraa
Thavamae ennaalum sivamaaga… Aa… aa…aaaa…aa…aa…aaaa…aa…aa…
Aa… aa…aaaa…aa…aa…aaaa…aa…aa…
Thavamae ennaalum sivamaaga Sivamae en vaazhvin thavamaaga
Pulan aindhum endhan vasamaaga Purindhenae yogam panivaaga
Neelakandan kaalakandan thiruvadi Kaalai maalai yaetrugindra thavamuni
Meendum meendum vaelvi seidhu muraiyodu Yaandum ingu vaendugindra varam kodu
Aindhadukkil vaazhugindra dhevaa Aimugathu dheepam yaetra vaa vaa
Shankaraa siva shankaraa Jeya jeya chandra sekaraa
Thirumunivan thalai mudiyil Iru karamum saevadiyil
Thirigal yena eriya vida Udhiram enum ennai ida
Naan padaitha mei vilakku dhaevaa Nyaana dheepam yaetri vaikka vaa vaa
Shankaraa siva shankaraa Jeya jeya chandra saekaraa
Vanna chudar vara thavam iyatrum Thanai varuthum udal
Mella karugida thiruvilakkil therithidattum kanal Sathiya oli ingu ezhundhida
Thatthuva muni udal azhindhida Rathamum nadhi ena perugida
Sithamum sivam yena urugida Analaendhum perumaanae varuga
Thiri aindhil kanal mootti tharuga Pirai yaendhum periyonae varuga
Kurai theerkka vilakkaetri tharuga
Aadiya thiruvadi saranam Ambalavaananae saranam
Umaiyaval thalaivanae saranam Ulagathu mudhalvanae saranam
Thirumaeni thiriyaaga yeriya Iraivaa un arul aanai iduga
Thavamaana thavam ingu puriya Sivamae nin karunaigal pozhiya
Harahara sivasiva sivasiva harahara Marai thozhum irai avan
Adiyavarkkiniyavan sivanae Azhaithadhum udan vandhu
Adaikkalam kodukkindra aranae Enakkoru gadhi illai
Unaiyandri vidhi illai iraivaa Karisanam pirakkattum
Dharisanam kidaikkattum thalaivaa… iraivaa… Sivanae… haranae… sivanae… haranae…
Song Meaning & Analysis
This song is a fervent devotional plea to Lord Shiva, embodying the intense spiritual journey of a sage (likely Vishwamitra from the movie's context) seeking ultimate enlightenment. The lyrics depict an extreme form of penance where the devotee offers his own body – his head, hands, and feet – as wicks, and his blood as oil, to light a "true lamp" (மெய் விளக்கு) and ignite the "lamp of wisdom" (ஞான தீபம்). This symbolizes the complete surrender of the physical self and worldly attachments in pursuit of spiritual truth and union with the divine.
The song progresses with the sage's unwavering resolve for his penance to become Shiva himself, and Shiva to be the penance of his life, bringing his senses under control to achieve yogic understanding. He implores Shiva, the Neelakanta and Kalakanta, to grant boons for his continuous sacrifices. The climax of his devotion is the desire for his body to burn and perish in the sacred lamp, for his blood to flow like a river, and for his mind to melt into Shiva, so that the light of truth may rise. It's a powerful expression of self-sacrifice, profound devotion, and the yearning for liberation and divine vision, culminating in a desperate call for Shiva's mercy and presence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Shankara Shiva?
Shankara Shiva is sung by மலேசியா வாசுதேவன்.
Which movie is Shankara Shiva from?
The song Shankara Shiva is featured in the movie Raja Rishi.
Who wrote the lyrics for Shankara Shiva?
The lyrics for Shankara Shiva were written by Vaali with music composed by Ilayaraja.
Is English translation available for Shankara Shiva lyrics?
Yes! Shankara Shiva lyrics from Raja Rishi include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Shankara Shiva lyrics?
This song is a fervent devotional plea to Lord Shiva, embodying the intense spiritual journey of a sage (likely Vishwamitra from the movie's context) seeking ultimate enlightenment. The lyrics depict an extreme form of penance where the devotee offers his own body – his head, hands, and feet – as wicks, and his blood as oil, to light a "true lamp" (மெய் விளக்கு) and ignite the "lamp of wisdom" (ஞான தீபம்). This symbolizes the complete surrender of the physical self and worldly attachments in pursuit of spiritual truth and union with the divine. The song progresses with the sage's unwavering resolve for his penance to become Shiva himself, and Shiva to be the penance of his life, bringing his senses under control to achieve yogic understanding. He implores Shiva, the Neelakanta and Kalakanta, to grant boons for his continuous sacrifices. The climax of his devotion is the desire for his body to burn and perish in the sacred lamp, for his blood to flow like a river, and for his mind to melt into Shiva, so that the light of truth may rise. It's a powerful expression of self-sacrifice, profound devotion, and the yearning for liberation and divine vision, culminating in a desperate call for Shiva's mercy and presence.