Sur Niragas Ho Lyrics: Meaning and Hindi Lyrics by Shankar Mahadevan
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About the Song
Sur Niragas Ho (सूर निरागस हो) is a deeply devotional song from the acclaimed Marathi film Katyar Kaljat Ghusli (2015). The song is a heartfelt prayer to Lord Ganpati (Ganesha) — the deity of beginnings and patron of the arts — asking that music remain pure and free from all impurity.
The meaning of Sur Niragas Ho is: "May the music be innocent and free from envy."
- Lyrics: Mangesh Kangane
- Vocals: Shankar Mahadevan & Anandi Joshi
- Music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Full Hindi Lyrics — Sur Niragas Ho
सूर निरागस हो.. गणपती सूर निरागस हो..
शुभनयना करुणामय गौरीहर श्री वरदविनायक.. शुभनयना करुणामय गौरीहर श्री वरदविनायक..
ॐकार गणपती.. ॐकार गणपती..
अधिपती.. सुखपती.. छंदपती.. गंधपती..
लीन निरंतर हो.. लीन निरंतर हो……
सूर निरागस हो.. मोरया.. मोरया.. गणपती बाप्पा मोरया.. मोरया.. मोरया.. गणपती बाप्पा मोरया..
गजवदना तु सुखकर्ता.. गजवदना तु दु:खहर्ता.. गजवदना मोरया.. मोरया…
सूर निरागस हो.. गणपती सूर निरागस हो..
सूरसुमनानी भरली ओंजळ नित्य रिती व्हावी चरणावर.. तान्हे बालक सुमधुर हासे भाव तसे वाहो सूरातुन..
ॐकार गणपती.. ॐकार गणपती..
अधिपती.. सुखपती.. छंदपती.. गंधपती.. अधिपती.. सुखपती.. छंदपती.. गंधपती.. सूरपती..
लीन निरंतर हो.. लीन निरंतर हो.. गणपती..
सूर निरागस हो.. मोरया.. मोरया.. गणपती बाप्पा मोरया.. मोरया.. मोरया.. गणपती बाप्पा मोरया..
गजवदना तु सुखकर्ता.. गजवदना तु दु:खहर्ता.. गजवदना मोरया.. मोरया…
सूर निरागस हो.. गणपती सूर निरागस हो..
Meaning of Key Lines
| Lyric | Meaning | | ------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------ | | सूर निरागस हो | May the music be innocent and pure | | गणपती | Lord Ganesha — remover of obstacles | | शुभनयना करुणामय | One with auspicious eyes, full of compassion | | वरदविनायक | The bestower of boons | | ॐकार गणपती | Ganesha who is the embodiment of Omkar (the sacred sound Om) | | अधिपती, सुखपती, छंदपती, गंधपती | Master of all — prosperity, poetry, fragrance | | लीन निरंतर हो | May (we) remain absorbed (in devotion) endlessly | | गणपती बाप्पा मोरया | A popular chant meaning "Lord Ganesha, come again" | | गजवदना तु सुखकर्ता | O elephant-faced one, you are the creator of happiness | | गजवदना तु दु:खहर्ता | O elephant-faced one, you are the destroyer of sorrow | | सूरसुमनानी भरली ओंजळ | With palms filled with the flowers of music | | तान्हे बालक सुमधुर हासे | Like a child's sweet smile | | भाव तसे वाहो सूरातुन | May emotion flow through the music just like that |
About Katyar Kaljat Ghusli
The song is from the Marathi film Katyar Kaljat Ghusli (2015), which centres on the world of Indian classical music and the timeless rivalry between a guru and his student. The film is celebrated for its deeply authentic portrayal of Hindustani classical music, and the soundtrack became one of the most treasured in Indian film music.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Sur Niragas Ho?
Sur Niragas Ho means 'may the music be free from envy and jealousy'. The song is a prayer to Lord Ganpati (Ganesha) asking that the art of singing remain pure, untainted by ego or ill-will.
Who wrote Sur Niragas Ho?
Sur Niragas Ho was written by Mangesh Kangane and sung by Shankar Mahadevan. The music was composed by the trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy for the Marathi film Katyar Kaljat Ghusli (2015).
Which film is Sur Niragas Ho from?
Sur Niragas Ho is from the Marathi film Katyar Kaljat Ghusli (2015), directed by Subodh Bhave. The film is based on a celebrated Marathi musical play of the same name and revolves around the world of Indian classical music.
Who sings Sur Niragas Ho?
The song is sung by Shankar Mahadevan and Anandi Joshi, with music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.
