Tatvamariya Tarama (Class / Lesson) : Reethigowlai ; Adi; Papanasam Sivan

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Ragam: Reethigowlai (22 mela janyam)

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Talam: Adi

Composer: Papanasam Sivan

Version: Smt. T. Rukmini

Pallavi:

Tatvam Ariya Taramaa Moolaadhaara

Ganapathe- Surapathe Unathu

Anupallavi

Satva Gunamum Jeeva Dayayum Jnanamum

Satrum Illada Keeradhanu Unathu

Charanam

Madhura Paripoorna Modhaka Karanee

Maha Vigna Vana Kootara Varane

Nidhi Yunbhadum Anba Karul Parane

Nitila Charaachara Bheejankurane

Madhishekaran Maghane Sumukhane

Madavaarana Mukhane

Sruti Mudi Unarvarum Chitparane

Guha Shodharane Raamadaasanuku Unathu

Meaning: (approximate)

Can I (“tarama”) ever understand (“ariya”) your (“unathu”) greatness and significance (“tatva”), O Moolaadhara Ganapathi?  O lord of celestials (“surapathe”)…

I am one who does not have even an iota (“satrum illada”) of serene qualities (“satva guna”), kindness (“jeeva daya”) or knowledge (“jnaanamum”). How can I understand your greatness?

You are one full (“paripoorna”) of joy (“madhura”). You have a sweetmeat (“modaka”) in your hands (“kara”). You can dispel even the mightiest of obstacles (“vigna”). You are justice (“nidhi”) and kindness (“anba”) personified. You permeate the entire universe (“nitila charaachara”) and are the cause of it (“beejaankurane”). You are the son (“maghane”) of Madishekhara (Shiva). You have an auspicious (“su”) elephant (“madavaarana”) face (“mukhane”). You inspire the mind (“chitparane”). You are the brother (“sodharane”) of Guruguha (murugan). How can this Ramadasa understand your greatness ?