The Kamakshi Virutham is a powerful 11-verse Tamil hymn composed by Sirumanavur Munusami Mudaliar, dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi of Kanchipuram to seek her grace and protection. These verses reflect a deep, emotional dialogue, where the devotee expresses surrender and asks for blessings, liberation, and relief from life's hardships.
In the vast ocean of Carnatic music and Tamil devotional literature, few compositions strike a chord as deeply as . Composed by the revered poet-saint Muthuswami Dikshitar , one of the Musical Trinity, this piece is not merely a song—it is a spiritual ladder. kamakshi virutham lyrics in english
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). The Kamakshi Virutham is a powerful 11-verse Tamil
You make the raw fruit ripe and the ripe fruit sweet. You melt the iron of my karma, again and again. You remove the mountain of illusion (Maya) that covers me like a raw/bitter fruit. Will you not rule over me (take me as your own)? Composed by the revered poet-saint Muthuswami Dikshitar ,
Pattaambaaram punaintha paadham Balaambikai un paadham Muthinaai malar kondu mudi mel aniyum Mookambikai un paadham Sadaa sivakami nin paadham Saranam saranam kamakshi.
In a fast-paced world, the recitation of Kamakshi Virutham serves as an anchor. The English transliteration allows a global audience to access this ancient wisdom.