magizh
மகிழ்To rejoice, be joyful, or cause joy.
Meaning
Magizh signifies the state of being joyful or the act of causing joy. Dancers encounter this word when describing deities, particularly Vishnu, as one who rejoices or brings happiness. It can refer to a deity's internal state of bliss or their attribute of bestowing joy upon others.
In the songs
Thunbam thanai azhippon, anbal magizh manathon
He who destroys sorrow, He whose mind rejoices in love
Aadal Nayagan · Madurai R. Muralidharan
eesanidam amar naayagi param dhaaman magizh ezhil sodhari unaip paadi aadida parama nilai pera aasiththen naaraayani
O Narayani, the consort who sits with Shiva, the beautiful sister who brings joy to Vishnu. I desire to sing and dance for you to attain the supreme state.
Eesanidam Amar Nayagi · Traditional
eesanidam amar naayagi param dhaaman magizh ezhil sodhari unaip paadi aadida parama nilai pera aasiththen naaraayani
O Narayani, the consort who sits with Shiva, the beautiful sister who brings joy to Vishnu. I desire to sing and dance for you to attain the supreme state.
Eesanidam Amar Nayagi · Traditional
eesanidam amar naayagi param dhaaman magizh ezhil sodhari unaip paadi aadida parama nilai pera aasiththen naaraayani
O Narayani, the consort who sits with Shiva, the beautiful sister who brings joy to Vishnu. I desire to sing and dance for you to attain the supreme state.
Eesanidam Amar Nayagi · Traditional