jaga
जगSanskrit
World, universe
Lyrics
Meaning
Jaga refers to the world or the universe. It frequently appears in epithets for deities, especially Shiva, highlighting their supreme dominion over all creation. Dancers encounter it in lines praising a deity's cosmic power.
In the songs
jaya jaya jaga jaga SaSi ravi bhUSaNa rUpa bhayaGkara Damaruka hasta
Victory, victory! The one adorned with the moon and sun, with a terrifying form, holding the Damaru in his hand
Krupa Samudram · Unknown
jaga jaga jaya jaya shashi ravi bhooshana roopa bhayankara
Victory to the Lord of the universe, adorned with the moon and sun, with a fearsome form.
Natesha Kauthuvam · Traditional