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Meaning behind the song Aigiri Nandini

“Aigiri Nandini” is a powerful Sanskrit hymn dedicated to Goddess Durga, a revered deity in Hinduism symbolizing strength, courage, and protection. The song praises the various attributes and forms of Goddess Durga, celebrating her victory over evil forces. It depicts her as the embodiment of divine power, capable of destroying negativity and bestowing blessings upon her devotees. The lyrics of “Aigiri Nandini” invoke feelings of devotion, reverence, and awe towards the goddess, inspiring listeners to connect with her divine energy and seek her guidance in overcoming obstacles and challenges in life. Overall, the song carries deep spiritual significance, reflecting the devotion and admiration of Hindus towards Goddess Durga.

Aigiri Nandini song composition

The composition of the song “Aigiri Nandini” is attributed to the ancient Indian poet and sage Adi Shankaracharya, who lived in the 8th century AD. Shankaracharya is renowned for his devotional compositions and philosophical teachings. “Aigiri Nandini” is believed to be one of his creations, dedicated to Goddess Durga. The hymn is traditionally sung in praise of the goddess during festivals and rituals, invoking her divine presence and seeking her blessings for protection and prosperity. The composition is characterized by its rhythmic structure, melodic richness, and profound lyrics that extol the various aspects of Goddess Durga’s power and grace. Over the centuries, “Aigiri Nandini” has become an integral part of Hindu devotional music, cherished by millions of devotees worldwide for its spiritual significance and uplifting melodies.

Aigiri Nandini song lyrics

Aigiri Nandini nandhithamedhini

Viswa vinodhini nandanuthe,

Girivara vindhya sirodhi nivasini

Vishnu Vilasini Jishnu nuthe.

Bhagawathi hey sithi kanda kudumbini

Bhoori kudumbini bhoori kruthe,

Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini

Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe (1)

Suravara varshini durdara darshini

Durmukhamarshani harsha rathe,

Tribhuvana poshini Sankara thoshini

Kilbisisha moshini ghosha rathe.

Danuja niroshini Dithisutha roshini

Durmatha soshini Sindhu suthe,

Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini

Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe (2)

Ayi Jagadambha Madambha Kadambha

Vana priya vasini Hasarathe,

Shikhari siromani thunga Himalaya

Srunga nijalaya madhyagathe.

Madhu Madure Mdhukaitabha banjini

Kaitabha banjini rasa rathe,

Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini

Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe (3)

Ayi satha kanda vikanditha runda

Vithunditha shunda Gajathipathe,

Ripu Gaja ganda Vidhaarana chanda

Paraakrama shunda mrugathipathe.

Nija bhuja danda nipaathitha khanda

Vipaathitha munda bhatathipathe,

Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini

Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe (4)

Ayi rana durmathaShathru vadhothitha

Durdhara nirjjara shakthi bruthe,

Chathura vicharadureena maha shiva

Duthatkrutha pramadhipathe.

Duritha Dureeha dhurasaya durmathi

Dhanava dhutha kruithaanthamathe,

Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini

Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe. [5]

Ayi saranagatha vairi vadhuvara

Veera varaa bhaya dhayakare,

Tribhuvana masthaka soola virodhi

Sirodhi krithamala shoolakare.

Dimidmi thaamara dundubinadha mahaa

Mukharikruthatigmakare,

Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini

Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe (6)

Ayi nija huum kruthimathra niraakrutha

Dhoomra vilochana Dhoomra sathe,

Samara vishoshitha sonitha bheeja

Samudhbhava sonitha bheejalathe.

Shiva shiva shumbha nishumbhamaha hava

Tarpitha bhootha pisacha rathe,

Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini

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Dhanu ranushanga rana kshana sanga

Parisphuradanga natath katake,

Kanaka pishanga brushathka nishanga

Rasadbhata shrunga hatavatuke.

Kritha chaturanga bala kshithirangakadath

Bahuranga ratadhpatuke,

Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini

Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe (8)

Suralalanaa tatatheyi tatheyi

Krtaabhinayodara nrtya-rate,

Krta kukuthah kukutho gaddadaadikataala

Kutuuhala gaanarate.

Dhudhukutta dhukkutta dhimdhimita

Dhvani dhiira mrdamga ninaadarate,

Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini

Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe (9)

Jaya Jaya hey japya jayejaya shabda

Parastuti tatpara vishvanute,

Bhana Bhanabhinjimi bhingrutha noopura

Sinjitha mohitha bhootha pathe.

Nadintha nataartha nadi nada nayaka

Naditha natya sugaanarathe,

Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini

Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe (10)

Ayi sumana sumana

Sumana sumanohara kanthiyuthe,

Sritha rajani rajani rajani

Rajaneekaravakthra vruthe.

Sunayana vibhramarabhrama

Bhramarabrahmaradhipadhe,

Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini

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Sahitha maha hava mallama hallika

Mallitharallaka mallarathe,

Virachithavallika pallika mallika billika

Bhillika varga Vruthe.

Sithakruthapulli samulla sitharuna

Thallaja pallava sallalithe,

Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini

Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe (12)

Avirala ganda kalatha mada medura

Matha matanga rajapathe,

Tribhuvana bhooshana bhootha kalanidhi

Roopa payonidhi raja suthe.

Ayi suda thijjana lalasa manasa

Mohana manmatha raja suthe,

Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini

Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe (13)

Kamala dalaamala komala kanthi

Kala kalithaamala bala lathe,

Sakala vilasa Kala nilayakrama

Keli chalathkala hamsa kule.

Alikula sankula kuvalaya mandala

Mauli miladh bhakulalikule,

Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini

Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe (14)

Kara murali rava veejitha koojitha

Lajjitha kokila manjumathe,

Militha pulinda manohara kunchitha

Ranchitha shaila nikunjakathe.

Nija guna bhootha maha sabari gana

Sathguna sambrutha kelithale,

Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini

Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe (15)

Kati thata peetha dukoola vichithra

Mayuka thiraskrutha Chandra ruche,

Pranatha suraasura mouli mani sphura

Damsula sannka Chandra ruche.

Jitha kanakachala maulipadorjitha

Nirbhara kunjara kumbhakuche,

Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini

Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe (16)

Vijitha sahasra karaika sahasrakaraika

Sarakaraika nuthe,

Krutha sutha tharaka sangaratharaka

Sangaratharaka soonu suthe.

Suratha Samadhi samana Samadhi

Samadhi Samadhi sujatharathe,

Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini

Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe (17)

Padakamalam karuna nilaye varivasyathi

yo anudhinam sa shive,

Ayi kamale kamala nilaye kamala nilaya

Sa katham na bhaveth.

Thava padameva param ithi

Anusheelayatho mama kim na shive,

Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini

Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe (18)

Kanakala sathkala sindhu jalairanu

Sinjinuthe guna ranga bhuvam,

Bhajathi sa kim na Shachi kucha kumbha

Thati pari rambha sukhanubhavam.

Thava charanam saranam kara vani

Nataamaravaaninivasi shivam,

Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini

Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe (19)

Thava Vimalendu kulam vadnedumalam

Sakalayananu kulayathe,

Kimu puruhootha pureendu mukhi

Sumukhibhee rasou vimukhi kriyathe.

Mama thu matham shivanama dhane

Bhavathi krupaya kimu na kriyathe,

Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini

Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe (20)

Ayi mai deena dayalu thaya krupayaiva

Thvaya bhavthavyam ume,

Ayi jagatho janani kripayaa asi

thatha anumithasirathe.

Na yaduchitham atra bhavathvya rari kurutha

durutha pamapakarute,

Jaya Jaya He Mahishasura Mardini

Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe (21)

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