Vinaro bhaagyamu - వినరో భాగ్యము
Vinaro bhaagyamu - వినరో భాగ్యము | Annamayya Lyrics | Sankeertanalu | Songs | Telugu & English
Introduction: Step into the world of pure devotion with Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Katha, one of the most iconic Annamayya Sankeertanas. In this 15th-century masterpiece, the saint-poet Tallapaka Annamacharya invites us to listen to the "Vishnu Katha" (the stories of Lord Vishnu), calling it our greatest fortune and our true "backbone" or strength.
This kirtana beautifully highlights how the divine stories of the Lord have been woven into the fabric of time—from the ancient Vedic rituals to the soulful songs of Sage Narada and the simple, heartfelt devotion of the Gopikas. Whether you are a classical music student or a seeker of spiritual peace, the rhythmic beauty of this song in Raga Suddha Dhanyasi offers a gateway to the divine.
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వినరో భాగ్యము (రాగం: ) (తాళం : )
వినరో భాగ్యము విష్ణుకథ
వెనుబలమిదివో విష్ణు కథ
ఆదినుండి సంధ్యాదివిధులలో
వేదంబయినది విష్ణుకథ
నాదించీనిదె నారదాదులచే
వీదివీధులనే విష్ణుకథ
వదలక వేదవ్యాసులు నుడిగిన
విదితపావనము విష్ణుకథ
సదనంబైనది సంకీర్థనయై
వెదకినచోటనే విష్ణుకథ.
గొల్లెతలు చల్లలు గొనకొని చిలుకగ
వెల్లవిరియాయ విష్ణుకథ
యిల్లిదె శ్రీ వేంకటేశ్వరునామము
వెల్లిగొలిపె నీవిష్ణుకథ.
Vinaro bhaagyamu (Raagam: ) (Taalam: )
Vinaro bhaagyamu vishnukatha
Venubalamidivo vishnu katha
Aadinumdi samdhyaadividhulalo
Vaedambayinadi vishnukatha
Naadimcheenide naaradaadulachae
Veediveedhulanae vishnukatha
Vadalaka vaedavyaasulu nudigina
Viditapaavanamu vishnukatha
Sadanambainadi samkeerthanayai
Vedakinachotanae vishnukatha.
Golletalu challa gonakoni chilukaga
Vellaviriyaaya vishnukatha
Yillide Sree vaemkataesvarunaamamu
Velligolipe neevishnukatha.
English Meaning & Explanation
Pallavi (Refrain)
- Vinaro bhaagyamu vishnukatha / Venubalamidivo vishnukatha
- Meaning: Listen, for it is our great fortune to hear the stories of Lord Vishnu. These stories are our "Venu Balamu"—our backbone and our ultimate source of strength.
Charanam 1
- Aadinundi sandhyaadi vidhulalo / Vedambayinadi vishnukatha...
- Meaning: Since the beginning of time, in daily rituals like Sandhyavandanam, these stories have been as sacred as the Vedas. Even today, they are heard in every street, played and sung by great sages like Narada.
Charanam 2
- Vadalaka vedavyasulu nudigina / Viditapaavanamu vishnukatha...
- Meaning: These stories were unceasingly told by the great Sage Vedavyasa (the author of the Puranas). They have become a sanctuary through sankeertanas; wherever you search for the Lord, his stories are found there in song.
Charanam 3
- Gollethalu challa gonakoni chilukaga / Velliviriyaaye vishnukatha...
- Meaning: Even when the cowherd maids (Gopikas) churned buttermilk, the stories of Vishnu flowed from their lips. This very "Vishnu Katha" is the name of our Lord Sri Venkateswara, which has now spread everywhere like a flood of divine grace.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is the raga and tala of Vinaro Bhagyamu?
The song is most commonly performed in Raga Suddha Dhanyasi (though sometimes set in Devagandhari) and Adi Tala. - What does "Venu Balamu" mean in this song?
It literally translates to "backbone strength," signifying that the stories of the Lord provide the spiritual support and inner strength needed to face life. - Who are the historical figures mentioned in the lyrics?
Annamayya mentions Sage Narada, the celestial musician, and Sage Vedavyasa, who compiled the Vedas and Puranas, to show that these stories are authoritative and eternal. - Is there a movie version of this song?
Yes, a famous rendition was featured in the 1997 film Annamayya and more recently served as the title for a 2023 Telugu film.
