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leela

लीला
Sanskrit

Divine play, sport, pastime

Lyrics

Meaning

Leela refers to the divine play or sport of a deity. Dancers encounter this word when describing the actions or manifestations of gods, particularly Vishnu, as a playful and spontaneous activity. It emphasizes the effortless and joyful nature of divine acts.

In the songs

  • Padmanabha tumhari leela

    O Lord Padmanabha, your divine play...

    Thillana - Dhanashree · Swati Tirunal

  • Padmanabha tumhari leela

    O Lord Padmanabha, your divine play...

    Thillana - Dhanashree · Swati Tirunal

  • padumanaabha tumhaari leela

    O Lord Padmanabha, your divine play...

    Tillana (Dhanashree) · Swati Tirunal

  • padumanaabha tumhaari leela

    O Lord Padmanabha, your divine play...

    Tillana (Dhanashree) · Swati Tirunal

Songs with this word

From the lyrics we hold — 2 songs.

  • Thillana - Dhanashree

    Swati Tirunal

    appears in 2 lines

  • Tillana (Dhanashree)

    Swati Tirunal

    appears in 2 lines

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