gaja
गजElephant
Meaning
This word refers to an elephant. In lyrics, it frequently appears in descriptions of deities, such as Shiva (who wears elephant skin) or Vishnu/Krishna (associated with elephants like Gajendra). It also features in descriptions of armies, signifying strength and power alongside chariots and horses.
In the songs
Ani veerargal ratha gaja thuraga mudan
With rows of warriors, chariots, elephants, and horses
Angayarkanni · Lalgudi Jayaraman
ripu gaja ganda vidarana chanda
Fierce in tearing the temples of enemy elephants
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram (Aigiri Nandini) · Adi Shankaracharya
gaja charmambare maha shaure tripuranthakure
The one who wears the elephant skin, the great warrior, the destroyer of Tripura.
Thillana - Thanjapuri Nivasure · Ponniah Pillai (Tanjore Quartet)