mUsina mutyAla - మూసిన ముత్యాల

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Introduction: 
Musina Mutyala is a sublime and romantic sankeertana composed by the 15th-century saint-poet Tallapaka Annamacharya. Belonging to the Shringara Sankeertana category, this song is a poetic masterpiece that uses exquisite metaphors to describe the divine wedding and the intimate, joyful moments between Lord Venkateswara and his consort, Goddess Alamelu Manga. The title itself, "Musina Mutyala" (meaning "like closed pearls"), sets a tone of delicate beauty and hidden treasures. Annamayya compares the divine couple to precious gems and celestial elements, capturing the essence of Madhura Bhakti (devotion through the lens of love). Usually set in Raga Kharaharapriya or Mukhari, it remains one of the most beloved pieces for classical dancers and devotional singers alike.

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మూసిన ముత్యాల (రాగం: ) (తాళం : )

ప|| మూసిన ముత్యాన కేలే మొరగులు | ఆశల చిత్తాన కేలే అలవోకలు ||

చ|| కందులేని మోమున కేలే కస్తూరి | చిందు నీకొప్పున కేలే సీమంతులు |
మందయానమున కేలే మట్టెల మోత | గంధమేలే పై కమ్మని నీమేనికి ||

చ|| భారపు గుబ్బల కేలే పయ్యద నీ | బీరపు జూపుల కేలే పెడమోము |
జీరల భుజాల కేలే చెమటలు నీ | గోరంట గోళ్ళ కేలే కొనవాండ్లు ||

చ|| ముద్దుల మాటల కేలే ముదములు నీ | యద్దపు జెక్కుల కేలే అరవిరులు |
వొద్దిక కూటమి కేలే వూర్పులు నీకు | నద్దమేలే తిరువేంకటాద్రీశు గూడి ||

mUsina mutyAla (Raagam: ) (Taalam: )

pa|| mUsina mutyAna kElE moragulu | ASala cittAna kElE alavOkalu ||

ca|| kaMdulEni mOmuna kElE kastUri | ciMdu nIkoppuna kElE cEmaMtulu |
maMdayAnamuna kElE maTTela mOta | gaMdhamElE pai kammani nImEniki ||

ca|| BArapu gubbala kElE payyada nI | bIrapu jUpula kElE peDamOmu |
jIrala bhujAla kElE cemaTalu nI | gOraMTa gOLLa kElE konavAMDlu ||

ca|| muddula mATala kElE mudamulu nI | yaddapu jekkula kElE aravirulu |
voddika kUTami kElE vUrpulu nIku | naddamElE tiruvEMkaTAdrISu gUDi ||

English Meaning & Explanation
Pallavi (Refrain)
  • mUsina mutyala mElepuvidivo / Asala nalamelumanga nade nade
  • Meaning: Like a treasure of closed pearls being revealed, here comes Alamelu Manga, the personification of all desires, walking gracefully with rhythmic steps.
Charanam 1
  • kurula nela vanka koppunidivo / virula ninnu dharinchina nade nade
  • Meaning: Her tresses are like a dark crescent moon, adorned with fresh, fragrant flowers. See how beautifully she walks, carrying the weight of her divine charm and floral ornaments.
Charanam 2
  • mokka lani navvula mola kaledivo / chakkani kanti chupula nade nade
  • Meaning: Her gentle smiles are like fresh sprouts of joy. With her beautiful, darting eyes and enchanting glances, she moves forward, capturing the heart of her Lord.
Charanam 3
  • kanakamu thiditho gannidi vidivo / enasina shri venkateshu nade nade
  • Meaning: She is like a golden figurine, radiant and pure. Here she is, walking toward her beloved Lord Sri Venkateswara, as they unite in eternal, divine bliss.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  • What does "Musina Mutyala" mean?
    It literally translates to "Closed Pearls." It is a metaphor used by Annamayya to describe the rare, hidden, and precious beauty of Goddess Alamelu Manga.
  • What is the theme of this sankeertana?
    The theme is Shringara (Romantic Devotion). It focuses on the physical beauty, grace, and the "Nayika" (heroine) qualities of the Goddess as she prepares to meet Lord Venkateswara.
  • Is this song performed in classical dance?
    Yes, it is a staple in Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam repertoires. Dancers use "Abhinaya" (expressions) to bring Annamayya’s vivid metaphors, like the "pearls" and "golden figurine," to life.
  • What Raga is used for Musina Mutyala?
    While it is traditionally associated with Mukhari, modern renditions (including those by M.S. Subbulakshmi) often use Kharaharapriya.