O mind, always think of Kamakshi, who is the embodiment of the nectar of compassion, who resides in the city of Kanchi, and whose feet are worshipped by Brahma (the one seated on the lotus).
Devotees believe that reading or listening to this Virutham with understanding (aided by the English lyrics) yields specific benefits:
Mangalam cher kachinagar Mannu Kamakshi misai Thungamula nar pathigam chollave – thingat Puya maruvum pani cheyyum paraman ullamthanil magizhum Gaya mukhan iyngaran iru thaal Kappu. kamakshi virutham lyrics in english
A key feature of the Kamakshi Virutham is its unifying refrain, which appears at the end of every stanza. It serves as a constant reminder of the Goddess’s abode and a reaffirmation of the devotee’s devotion.
Śrī cakra rāja simhāsanē Sitātmajādi sēvitē Ānanda kanda kāma koṭi Lāvaṇya rūpa mātarē O mind, always think of Kamakshi, who is
Since a literal translation of a Virutham is complex, here is the essence of each verse:
The Kamakshi Virutham consists of 20 verses, which describe the divine beauty and powers of Goddess Kamakshi. The lyrics are written in a poetic and symbolic style, using Sanskrit metaphors and imagery. It serves as a constant reminder of the
Kamakshi Varnishu Karunakarakshi Kanchipurishu Giri Suthaikshi Sripura Vilasini Siva Sankari Sarva Mangala Sada Palini
The is a revered set of Tamil devotional hymns dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi – the presiding deity of Kanchipuram, a form of Parvati as the goddess of love and devotion. A "Virutham" is a metrical composition sung in free-flowing, melodic style, often without percussion, usually before a main piece in Carnatic music concerts.