“Thirumagal Thuthi” is a profound poem by Mahakavi Bharathi, a renowned Tamil poet and writer. The poem is a heartfelt prayer to Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of prosperity, wealth and good fortune. The poem consists of three stanzas, each with a unique theme and message. The stanzas are structured to convey a sense of […]
Mahakavi Bharathiyar Songs
Sagaa Varam Arulvai Rama: A Spiritual Journey
Ragam: Dharmavathi / Varamu Thalam: Aadhi PALLAVI Saagaa varum arulvai, Rama, Chathur marai nadha, Saroja paadhaa CHARANAM 1. Akasa theekaal neer man, Athanai bhoothamum Othu niraindhay, Yekamrutha magiya nin thaal, Inai saran yendral, ithu mudiyatha 2. Vakaar thol veera, dheera, Manmatha roopa, vanavar bhoopaa, Pakaaar mozhi seethayin men thol, Pazhagiya maarbha, pada malar sarbhaa, 3. […]
Yenthayum Thayum By Mahakavi Bharathiyar
Ragam : Khambodhi Thalam : Aadhi LYRICS Yenthayum thayum magizhndhu kulaavi, Irunththum innade – Athan, Mundhayar aayiram aandugal vaazhndhu, Mudithathum innade – avar, Chinthayil aayiram yennam valarnthu, Chiranthathum innade – idhai, Vandanai Koori manathil iruthi yen, Vayura Vazhtheno? – idhai. Vande Mataram, Vande Mataram, Yendru vanangeno ? Innyuir thanthu yemai eendru valarthu, arul, Eenthathum innade […]
Dehi Mudam Dehim, Sri Radhe, Radhe – A Spiritual Invocation
This is the only song containing Sanskrit and Tamil Stanzas as written by Mahakavi Bharathiyar Ragam : Khamas Thalam : Aadhi PALLAVI Dehi Mudham dehi, Sri Radhe, Radhe CHARANAM 1. Raga Samudhra Rajamruthe Radhe, Radhe, Rajasree mandala rathna Radhe, Radhe Bhogha rathi koti thulya Radhe, Radhe Bhoo devi thapa bhala Radhe, Radhe 2. Veda maha […]
BhooLoka Kumari – A Bharathiyar Poem to Inspire
  BHOO LOKA KUMARI Subramanya Bharathi, known as Mahakavi Bharathiyar is deemed one of the greatest poets of India. A prolific writer, philosopher and a great visionary of immense genius and perspicacity, Bharathiyar was also one of the most prominent leaders of the Indian independence movement in South India. Born in the Tamil village of […]
Kani Nilam Vendum by Bharathiyar
KANI NILAM VENDUM, PARASHAKTHI I have grown up listening to Mahakavi Subramani Bharati’s songs, Thanks to my mom who was a fan of his compositions and played his kuyil pattu (cuckoo song) melodiously on the veena. My mom would play “Kani nilam vendum” especially, a song in which the poet asks the supreme power (God) […]
Asai Mukham Marandu Poche: Uncovering its Significance
ASAI MUKHAM MARANDU POCHE “Aasai Mugam Marandu Poche” is a poem written by Subramaniya Bharathi or simply referred fondly as Bharathi or formally with his title as “Maha Kavi” Bharathiyar.
Amma Kannu Pattu | Poottai Thirappathu Kaiyale | Bharathiyar’s Devotional Masterpiece
AMMA KANNU PATTU
Vellai Nirathoru Poonai | Bharathiyar’s Timeless Poem
Vellai Nirathoru Poonai Here is another great poem by Mahakavi Bharathi. Seeing all around him, he felt that even in our country colour is going to make people inferior or superior. In this simple song he tells us that, just like kittens of different colours are same, people of different colour are same. Why God […]
Engirundhu Varuguvatho: A Musical Journey
ENGIRUNDHU VARUGUVATHO ( A GOPI HEARS THE MUSIC OF KRISHNA AND ASKS HER FRIEND ) Bharathi wrote so many songs on Kannan – imagining him as a child, friend, mentor, servant, playmate, lover, and savior. In the song featured below, it is supposed to be sung by a gopi in Brindavan up on listening to […]