priyam
प्रियम्Fond of, dear, beloved, pleasing
Meaning
This word denotes a strong liking, affection, or preference for something or someone. In lyrics, it frequently appears in epithets describing deities, indicating what they are fond of, such as specific foods, arts, or devotees. It can also describe something that is pleasing or dear to a deity or a person.
In the songs
mahAkAvya nATakAdi priyam
He who is fond of great epics and dramas.
Maha Ganapatim · Muthuswami Dikshitar
mahAkAvya nATakAdi priyam
He who is fond of great epics and dramas.
Maha Ganapatim · Muthuswami Dikshitar
mUShika vAhana mOdaka priyam
He who rides a mouse and is fond of modakas (sweet dumplings).
Maha Ganapatim · Muthuswami Dikshitar
mahā kāvya nāṭakādi priyam
Who is fond of great epics and dramas
Maha Ganapatim · Muthuswami Dikshitar