naadha
नादSound, especially musical or cosmic sound.
Meaning
Naadha refers to sound, particularly musical sound or the primordial cosmic sound. In lyrics, it often appears in praise of deities like Shiva (Nataraja), who is associated with the damaru drum and cosmic sound, describing them as lovers or sources of music.
In the songs
Damaruka hastha thrutheeya sahasra theekshitha naadha natesha nruthyava
Holding the Damaru, the three-eyed one, the Lord of dance
Brahmandagalodeya (Kande Na Natarajana) · Traditional
nandhi vaahana naadha yoga priya
The one who rides Nandi, loves music (nada) and yoga.
Natesha Kauthuvam · Traditional
nandhi vaahana naadha yoga priya
The one who rides Nandi, loves music (nada) and yoga.
Natesha Kauthuvam · Traditional
damaruka hastha dhvitheeya sahasra deekshitha naadha natesha kauthuvam
Holding the damaru drum, the Lord of dance (Natesha) who is worshipped by thousands, this is his Kauthuvam.
Natesha Kauthuvam · Traditional