கற்பனைக்கு எட்டாத இரகசியமேKarpanaikku Ettatha Rahasiyamay — Lyrics & Meaning
A mystical Tamil devotional song to the Devi as the secret beyond imagination — the Karpagam (wish-fulfilling tree) dwelling in this sacred place. Like a star blossomed in the sky, like the gem of the eye, like a tree hidden within a seed — she lives within the devotee, who vows to dissolve into her beyond the veil of maya.
The Story Behind This Song
The Devi is praised as the secret beyond imagination, the wonder not findable by searching, the Karpagam (wish-fulfilling tree) dwelling in this sacred place. Her golden feet alone are eternity. Like a star blossomed in the sky she blooms within the devotee; like the pupil of the eye she shines, ever remaining in the mind. Like a tree hidden in a seed, she lives as the very life within the devotee. She is the precious ruby risen from this earth — who sought out the wearied, fading life, drew it to herself, and showered grace. Beyond the veil of maya, the devotee vows to enter the inner sanctum (karuvarai), and there to dissolve into her — declaring this as truth.
Lyrics in Tamil & English Transliteration with Meaning
Meaning: (Pallavi) O secret beyond imagination, O wonder not to be found by seeking — O Karpagam (wish-fulfilling tree) dwelling in this sacred place — your golden feet alone are eternity.
Meaning: (Charanam 1) Like a star blossomed in the sky, you bloom within me. As the gem of the eye you shine, and you remain forever in my mind. Like a tree hidden in a seed, you live as the very life within me.
Meaning: (Pallavi returns) O secret beyond imagination — O Karpagam dwelling in this sacred place.
Meaning: (Charanam 2) O ruby risen from this very earth — my mind wearied with searching, this life fading and withering — you sought it out, embraced it, and showered your grace.
Meaning: (Pallavi returns) O secret beyond imagination — O Karpagam dwelling in this sacred place.
Meaning: (Charanam 3) O picture that stands within the eyelid, O pearl that dwells within us — with the veil of maya drawn aside, I shall enter the inner sanctum (karuvarai), and dissolve into You. This is my truth.
Meaning: (Final Pallavi) O secret beyond imagination — O Karpagam dwelling here — your feet alone are eternity.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the meaning of Karpanaikku Ettatha Rahasiyamay (கற்பனைக்கு எட்டாத இரகசியமே)?
- A mystical Tamil devotional song to the Devi as the secret beyond imagination — the Karpagam (wish-fulfilling tree) dwelling in this sacred place. Like a star blossomed in the sky, like the gem of the eye, like a tree hidden within a seed — she lives within the devotee, who vows to dissolve into her beyond the veil of maya.
- Who composed Karpanaikku Ettatha Rahasiyamay?
- Karpanaikku Ettatha Rahasiyamay (கற்பனைக்கு எட்டாத இரகசியமே) was composed and written by RG Madanagopal (இரா.கோ.மதன்கோபால்), a Tamil devotional composer. It is an original Tamil devotional song dedicated to Amman (அம்மன்).
- When should Karpanaikku Ettatha Rahasiyamay be sung?
- Karpanaikku Ettatha Rahasiyamay is most auspiciously sung on Fridays — the day traditionally associated with Amman worship — and during navaratri.
- Where can I find the lyrics of Karpanaikku Ettatha Rahasiyamay in Tamil?
- The full lyrics of Karpanaikku Ettatha Rahasiyamay in Tamil script (கற்பனைக்கு எட்டாத இரகசியமே), along with the English transliteration and verse-by-verse meaning, are available on this page above.
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