Kolanilona munugopikalu - కొలనిలోన మునుగోపికలు

Kolanilona munugopikalu - కొలనిలోన మునుగోపికలు | Annamayya Lyrics | Sankeertanalu | Songs | Telugu & English

Introduction
Kolanilona Munugopikalu is a playful and evocative Shringara Sankeertana composed by the 15th-century saint-poet Tallapaka Annamacharya. This song brings to life the famous Vastraapaharanam (the stealing of clothes) episode from the Bhagavata Purana, where the young Gopikas of Brindavan are bathing in a pond. In this composition, Annamayya describes the Gopikas' mix of shyness, devotion, and surrender as they realize Lord Krishna (Venkateswara) is watching them. The lyrics are famous for their rhythmic beauty and the use of delicate metaphors to describe the "Madhura Bhakti" (romantic devotion) between the soul and the Divine. It is often performed in Raga Hindolam or Shuddha Dhanyasi, making it a favorite for classical dancers.

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కొలనిలోనమునుగోపికలు (రాగం: ) (తాళం : )

కొలనిలోనమునుగోపికలు
మొలకనవ్వులతో మ్రొక్కిరి నీకు

పిరుదులు దాటిన పింఛపు టలకల
తురుములు వీడగ తొయ్యెలులు
అరిది నితంబులందునెదాచుక
మురిపెపు కరముల మ్రొక్కిరినీకు

నిద్దపు మానము నెలతలు లోగుచు
గద్దరి తొడలనె గట్టుచును
ముద్దుటుంగరంబుల కరములతో
ముద్దులు గునియుచు మ్రొక్కిరి నీకు

పాలిండ్ల పెనుభారంబుల
మూలపు మెరుగులు ముంచగను
వేలపు ప్రియముల వేంకటేశనిను
మూలకుపిలుచుచు మ్రొక్కిరి నీకు

Kolanilonamunugopikalu (Raagam: ) (Taalam: )

Kolanilonamunugopikalu
Molakanavvulato mrokkiri neeku

Pirudulu daatina pimchapu Talakala
Turumulu veedaga toyyelulu
Aridi nitambulamdunedaachuka
Muripepu karamula mrokkirineeku

Niddapu maanamu nelatalu loguchu
Gaddari todalane gattuchunu
Muddutumgarambula karamulato
Muddulu guniyuchu mrokkiri neeku

Paalimdla penubhaarambula
Moolapu merugulu mumchaganu
Vaelapu priyamula vaemkataesaninu
Moolakupiluchuchu mrokkiri neeku

English Meaning & Explanation
Pallavi (Refrain)
  • Kolanilona munugopikalu / Molakanavvulato mrokkiri neeku
  • Meaning: The young Gopikas, while bathing in the pond, offered their salutations to You (Lord Krishna) with gentle, budding smiles on their faces.
Charanam 1
  • Meaning: As their hair, adorned with peacock feathers and flowers, came loose and fell over their shoulders, the young maidens tried to hide behind their own reflections in the water. With playful shyness and folded hands, they bowed to You.
Charanam 2
  • Meaning: Struggling with their natural modesty, the maidens tried to cover themselves as they stepped out of the water. With their jewel-studded fingers and graceful movements, they danced with innocence and offered their prayers to You.
Charanam 3
  • Meaning: Overwhelmed by the weight of their own beauty and deep affection, they called out to You, Lord Venkateswara, from the corners of their eyes. In that moment of complete surrender and love, they invited You closer and bowed before You.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  • What is the theme of "Kolanilona Munugopikalu"?
    The theme is Vastraapaharanam, depicting the Gopikas' surrender to Lord Krishna. Annamayya blends the Leela of Krishna with his devotion to Lord Venkateswara.
  • Which Raga is this song usually sung in?
    Modern renditions, including the famous version from the Annamayya movie, are set in Raga Hindolam.
  • Why is this song important in classical dance?
    It is a popular choice for Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam because of its "Nayika Bhava" (expressions of the heroine). The lyrics provide great scope for Abhinaya (expressive storytelling).
  • Is this a movie song?
    Yes, it was featured in the 1997 film Annamayya, beautifully sung by S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and Chitra.