O great pot-bellied one, O vanquisher of the sugarcane-bowed Manmatha,
Verse 9 — pakṣivāhana siri puraṃdara viṭhṭhalana nija…
pakṣivāhana siri puraṃdara viṭhṭhalana nija dāsanè
O true servant of Śrī Purandara Viṭhala, the Lord borne by the bird (Garuḍa). (the poet’s signature)
About Sharanu Siddhivinayaka
Sharanu Siddhivinayaka is a Kannada devaranama, composed by Purandara Dāsa, addressed to Ganesha — a Devaranama. It is presented here in Devanagari, Roman (IAST), Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, each verse with its English meaning. Source text: Kannada Wikisource.
Revered as the Pitāmaha (grandfather) of Carnatic music and a foremost Haridasa saint of Karnataka; a disciple of Vyāsatīrtha who composed a vast number of Kannada devaranamas under the signature "Purandara Viṭhala".
Sharanu Siddhivinayaka is a 9-verse Kannada devaranama by Purandara Dāsa in praise of Gaṇeśa as Siddhivināyaka (the bestower of success). The hymn opens with the repeated plea "śaraṇu" (refuge) and paints a vivid portrait of the elephant-headed god — the son of Pārvatī, bearer of the noose and goad, beloved of Purandara Viṭhala.
Who composed Sharanu Siddhivinayaka?
Sharanu Siddhivinayaka is composed by Purandara Dāsa (1484–1564 CE), revered as the Pitāmaha (grandfather) of Carnatic music and a foremost Haridāsa saint of Karnataka. Purandara Dāsa composed thousands of Kannada devaranamas under the signature "Purandara Viṭhala" — and this Gaṇeśa hymn is among the most beloved.
What is the meaning of the first verse of Sharanu Siddhivinayaka?
The opening verse "śaraṇu siddhivināyaka śaraṇu vidyāpradāyaka" means "Refuge in Siddhivināyaka, refuge in the bestower of learning and wisdom." The entire hymn is a cascade of surrender — each verse describing Gaṇeśa's form and attributes while seeking his protection. On Avabodhak, every verse of Sharanu Siddhivinayaka is shown with its English meaning.
Can I read Sharanu Siddhivinayaka lyrics in English?
Yes — Avabodhak presents every verse of Sharanu Siddhivinayaka in IAST Roman transliteration, Kannada and Devanagari, each alongside its English meaning. Free to read, no login required; the practice view lets you chant line by line.