ಚಂದ್ರಚೂಡ ಶಿವಶಂಕರ - Chandrachooda Lyrics & Meaning

 ಚಂದ್ರಚೂಡ ಶಿವಶಂಕರ - Chandrachooda 

Lyrics & Meaning

The set of verses dedicated to Lord Shiva, particularly highlighting various aspects and manifestations. Here is the break down meaning of each line:

Verse 1:

ಚಂದ್ರಚೂಡ ಶಿವಶಂಕರ ಪಾರ್ವತಿ ರಮಣ ನಿನಗೆ ನಮೋ ನಮೋ || ಪ ||

Chandra Chooda Shiva Shankara Parvati Ramaṇa Nimage Namo Namo || P ||

Translation:

Salutations to you, O Lord Shankara, who adorns the moon as a crest, and who is the beloved of Parvati.

Verse 2:

ಸುಂದರ ಮೃಗಧರ ಪಿನಾಕ ಧನುಕರ ಗಂಗಾಶಿರ ಗಜಚರ್ಮಾಂಬರಧರ || ಅ ಪ ||

Sundara Mrigadhara Pinaka Dhanukara Gangaashira Gajacharmaambaradhara || A Pa ||

Translation:

O Beautiful One, who holds the Pinaka (the bow), and who adorns the Ganges as a crown, wearing an elephant's skin.

Verse 3:

ನಂದಿವಾಹನಾನಂದದಿಂದ ಮೂಜಗದಿ ಮೆರವೆ ನೀನೇ

Nandivahanananda-dinda Mūjagadi Merave Nīne

Translation:

You, who bring joy to Nandi, the carrier of Shiva, and who is gloriously celebrated with joyous music.

Verse 4:

ಅಂದು ಅಮೃತ ಘಟದಿಂದುದಿಸಿದ ವಿಷ ತಂದು ಭುಜಿಸಿದವ ನೀನೇ

Andu Amrita Ghata Dinudisida Vishatanadu Bhujisida Nāne

Translation:

On that day when you consumed the poison from the Amrita (nectar) pot, you are the one who protected.

Verse 5:

ಕಂದರ್ಪನ ಕ್ರೋಧದಿಂದ ಕಣ್ತೆರೆದು ಕೊಂದ ಉಗ್ರನು ನೀನೇ

Kandarpana Krodhadinthakandateredu Kondu Ugranu Nīne

Translation:

You are the fierce one who opened your third eye, annihilating the god of love and anger.

Verse 6:

ಇಂದಿರೇಶ ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಮನ ನಾಮವ ಚಂದದಿ ಪೊಗಳುವ ನೀನೇ

Indiresha Sri Rāmana Nāmava Chanda Di Pogaluvane Nīne

Translation:

O Indiresa, you are the one who reverberates the name of Lord Rama melodiously.

Verse 7:

ಬಾಲಮೃಕಂಡನ ಕಾಲನು ಎಳೆವಾಗ ಪಾಲಿಸಿದವ ನೀನೇ

Bala Mrigakandanu Elēvāga Pālisi Nāne

Translation:

In the form of the young hunter, you protected when the Lord was lured by Bala.

Verse 8:

ಕಾಲಕೂಟವ ಪಾನಮಾಡಿದ ನೀಲಕಂಠನು ನೀನೇ

Kālakūṭa Vapānamāḍida Nīlakanṭhanu Nīne

Translation:

You are the one who drank the Kalakuta poison and adorned a blue throat.

Verse 9:

ವಾಲಯದಿ ಕಪಾಲ ಪಿಡಿದು ಭಿಕ್ಷೆ ಬೇಡೋ ದಿಗಂಬರ ನೀನೇ

Vālayadi Kapāla Piḍidu Bhikshe Bedo Digambara Nīne

Translation:

You, who crushed the skull with a garland and roamed naked, begging for alms.

Verse 10:

ಜಾಲ ಮಾಡಿದ ಗೋಪಾಲನೆಂಬೊ ಹೆಣ್ಣಿಗೆ ಮರುಳಾದವನೇ || ೨ ||

Jāla Māḍida Gōpālannembo Heṇṇige Marulaadavanae || 2 ||

Translation:

You, who enchanted the gopis (milkmaids) and became the beloved of a girl named Gopala.

Verse 11:

ಧರೆಗೆ ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಕಾವೇರಿತೀರ ಕುಂಭಪುರವಾಸನು ನೀನೇ

Dharēge Dakshiṇa Kāveritīra Kumbhapuravāsanu Nīne

Translation:

You dwell on the southern banks of the sacred Kaveri River in Kumbhapura.

Verse 12:

ಕರದೊಳು ವೀಣೆಯ ಗಾನವ ಮಾಡೊ ಉರಗಭೂಷಣನು ನೀನೇ

Karadōlu Vīṇe Ya Gānavā Māḍo Urababhūṣaṇanu Nīne

Translation:

You, who play the Veena with your hands and are adorned with snake ornaments.

Verse 13:

ಕೊರಳಲಿ ಭಸ್ಮ ರುದ್ರಾಕ್ಷಿ ಧರಿಸಿದ ಪರಮ ವೈಷ್ಣವನು ನೀನೆ

Kōraḷali Bhāsma Rudrākṣi Dharisida Parama Vaiṣṇavanu Nīne

Translation:

You wear Rudraksha beads on your neck, adorning yourself as a devout Vaishnava.

Verse 14:

ಗರುಡಗಮನ ಶ್ರೀ ಪುರಂದರವಿಠಲಗೆ ಪ್ರಾಣಪ್ರಿಯನು ನೀನೆ || ೩||

Garuḍagamana Shrī Puraṇdaravithalage Prāṇapriyanu Nīne || 3 ||

Translation:

You are the beloved of life itself to Lord Vithala, who rides on Garuda.

These verses glorify Lord Shiva in various forms and aspects, emphasizing his divine attributes and actions.


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