Give me wisdom (intellect). Give me a pure mind. Remove my laziness/impurity and give me the medicine (of grace). Give me a goal (liberation), O ocean of compassion. Will you not rule over me?
| Element | Description | | :--- | :--- | | | Goddess Kamakshi (Kanchipuram) | | Language | Tamil / Sanskrit (Romanized English provided) | | Main Theme | Describing divine beauty, the five elements, and seeking protection | | Best For | Morning chanting, Carnatic music practice, removing negativity | | Famous Artist | M.S. Subbulakshmi | kamakshi virutham lyrics in english
The verse highlights the devotee's confession of ignorance, stating they have not worshipped, respected elders, or followed the right path,, and asks for the Mother's guidance. The Divine Form Verse Transliteration (Excerpt): Give me wisdom (intellect)
By the final verse, tears pricked Meera’s eyes. It wasn't sadness, but a profound sense of being "seen." The ancient Tamil verses, even through the lens of English letters, carried a vibration that transcended language. Give me a goal (liberation), O ocean of compassion
The script is often written in Tamil or Grantha, but the language is predominantly with a few Tamil influences (like the word amman implied in some versions). The lyrics provided above are from the Sanskrit tradition.
Panchabana, pancha tanmatra pancha pranayautham Pancha pretha nivesitha, parameswari padabjam Ankusha pasham, karuna dhruta ikshu kodanda Shankari, samkari, brahmi, vaishnavi, mahendri
Devotees believe that reading or listening to this Virutham with understanding (aided by the English lyrics) yields specific benefits:
