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
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe (7)
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
Ramya Kapardini Shaila Suthe (11)
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)