Anuragamu leni - Tyagaraja Lyrics(Eng)

Pallavi

anurāgamu1 lēni manasuna sujñānamu rādu
To that person’s mind, which has no divine love (towards the Lord), true knowledge will not be attainable.

Anupallavi

ghanulaina yantarjñānulakerukē2,3 kāni (anu)
Only such great personages, who are inward looking, have this (real) knowledge; otherwise, to that person’s mind which has no divine love, real knowledge will not be attainable.

Charanam

vaga vagagā bhujiyiñcē vāriki tṛptiyau rīti
saguṇa dhyānamu4 paini saukhyamu tyāgarāja nuta
In the same manner as satiation is experienced by those who taste varieties of food items, so is the comfort (experienced) in meditating on Lord with form, O One praised by Thyagaraja!

Variation

  • 2 antarjñānulaku & antarajñulaku

Commentary

  • 1anurāgamu - Couplets of Narada Bhakti Sutras 2 - 6, 51 and 55:
    “That (Divine Love) is of the nature of supreme Love of God.(2) And in its own intrinsic nature, Divine Love is nothing less than the immortal bliss of freedom (mukti) itself, which comes unsolicited by the grace of God and by self-sacrifice.(3) Gaining that, man realises his perfection and divinity and becomes thoroughly contended.(4) Realising that, man becomes intoxicated and fascinated, as it were, because he is completely immersed in the enjoyment of the bliss of the Atman, the truest and highest self.(6) The intrinsic nature of love is incapable of being described precisely.(51) Attaining that (prēma svarūpa – intrinsic nature of Love) one sees and hears only that and thinks only that.”(55) (Translation by Swami Tyagaisananda)
    • Ramakrishna Paramahamsa illustrates ‘single minded love’ (anurāga) through a story about Hanuman. “Once Hanuman came to Dwaraka and wanted to see Sita and Rama. Krishna said to Rukmini, His queen, ‘You had better assume the form of Sita; otherwise there will be no escape from the hands of Hanuman'” (because Rama and Sita were Hanuman’s chosen ideals).
  • 3eruka – Same as ‘sujñāna’ given in Pallavi.
  • 4saguṇa dhyānamu paini saukhyamu – The satiation experienced by the one who tasted varieties of food items cannot be expressed; so also the comfort derived from the meditation on the Lord with form (qualities) cannot be expressed. It is only to be experienced. Please see Narada Bhakti Sutra - SlOka 4 – ‘tṛptō bhavati’ (contended) – and Sloka 51 - ‘anirvacanīyam’ – (not possible to describe).

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Anupama gunambudhi - Tyagaraja Lyrics(Eng)

Pallavi

anupama guṇāmbudhiyani ninnu
nera nammi yanusariñcina vāḍanaiti
Having totally believed that you are the incomparable Ocean of Virtues,
I became your adherent.

Anupallavi

manupakayē yunnāvu manupati vrāsi mē-
manupa mākevaru vinumā daya rāni
O King, you remain without protecting me. Please listen: Who is there for us through whom we can send in writing (about our plight)? Therefore, may your mercy be showered on us.

Charanams Combined

1. janaka jāmātavai 1janakajā mātavai
janaka jālamu cālu cālunu hari (anupama)

2. kanaka paṭa dhara nannu kana kapaṭamēla tanu
kanaka paṭhanamu sētu kāni pūni (anupama)


3. kalalōnu nīvē sakala lōka nātha
kōkalu lōkuva kanicci kācinadi vini (anupama)



4. rāja kula kalaśābdhi rāja sura pāla
gaja rāja rakṣaka tyāgarāja vinuta (anupama)
1. You are the son-in-law on King Janaka; You are Earth – mother of Sita – daughter of king Janaka in patience; O Father! quite enough of your deceipt; O Lord Hari!

2. O Lord wearing golden (hued) garments! Why this pretence to look at me? Without seeing You, I shall indeed decidedly keep reciting (Your names till You show up).

3. O Lord of all worlds! Even in my dreams only You are there; having heard about Your saving Draupadi, looking at her humiliation, by giving sarees, I completely believed that you are the incomparable Ocean of virtues and I became your adherent.

4. O Moon born in the ocean of Royal lineage! O the protector of celestials! O protector of Gajendra – the King of elephants! O Lord praised by this Thyagaraja!

Commentary

  • 1janakajā mātavai – ‘You are patient like Earth’ - This can be taken in two senses – (1) You are very patient; therefore forbear my faults (positive sense) and (2) You are too patient bordering insensitivity because You do not take note of my pleadings (negative sense). The latter seems to be more appropriate in view of the wordings of anupallavi where Sri Thyagaraja states that the Lord is not protecting.

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Andundakane - Tyagaraja Lyrics(Eng)

Pallavi

1anduṇḍakanē vēga vaccedanani nāpain-
āna peṭṭi pōrā
You leave after swearing by me that ‘I shall come fast and not remain there’.

Anupallavi

mandara dhara nīv2āptulatō kūḍi
maracitēyēmi sētunē ō rāghava (andu)
O Lord who bore mandara Mountain on your back! What shall I do if You forget me (by remaining) in the company of those dear to You?

Charanam

1. kanavalenanu vēḷa lēkunna kannīru
kāluvagā pārunē
inakulādhipa nīvu rānu tāmasamaitēn-
3illu vākiliyaunē ō rāghava (andu)

2. nirupumānanda śayyapai lēkuṇṭē
nimiṣamu yugamaunē
paramātma nīvu kānaka bhramasina vēḷa
parulu navvuṭakaunē ō rāghava (andu)

3. parama bhaktiyu nā prāyamulella danujula
pālugā pōnaunē
varada śrī tyāgarājārcita pada yuga
4vāridhi mundaranē ō rāghava (andu)
1. At that time when I am desirous of beholding You, if You are not there, tears will flow like a channel; O King of Solar race! if there is delay in Your arrival, I will have no security.


2. O Incomparable Lord! If You are not found on the couch of bliss, every minutue will seem like an aeon; O Supreme Lord! when I am in bewildered (perplexed) not finding You, others would happen deride me.


3. (If You do not remain with me,) my supreme devotion would happen to go to the share of the demons throughout my life; O Bestower of Boons! O Lord whose Lotus Feet are worshipped by tyAgarAj! O rAghava! You leave after swearing by me in front of Lord of Oceans that ‘I shall come fast and not remain there’.

Variations

  • General - rāga - pantuvarāḷi - kāmavardhini
  • 2āptulatō – āptulalō

Commentary

  • 1anduṇḍakanē – the word ‘andu’ (there) means ‘Vaikuntha’.
  • 3illu vākili – This is a colloquial usage which means ‘there will be no security’.
  • 4vāridhi mundaranē – Lord of Ocean as a witness.
  • This kriti forms part of Dance Drama 'Prahlada Bhakti Vijyam'

Renditions

Prahlada Bhakti Vijayam (Drama) of Tyagaraja

Part I

  1. Sri Ganapatini Sevimpa (Saurashtram): Invocation
  2. Vasudevayani (Kalyani): Visit of dvāra pāla to the assembly.
  3. dvārapāla questions the sūtradhāri (of the nāṭakam); the sūtradhāri explains the purpose of the nāṭakam.
  4. On questioning by sūtradhāri, dvārapāla tells that varuṇa (Lord of Oceans) has ordered the town to be beautified for greeting Prahlada who has been saved by samudrarāja.
  5. Sagarundu vedalenido (Yamuna Kalyani): Visit of samudrarāja.
  6. Vinata Suta Rara (Huseni): samudrarāja calls on garuḍa to release Prahlada from nāgapāśam.
  7. Vishnu Vahanundu (Shankarabharanam) : Arrival of garuḍa.
  8. Varidhi niku (Todi): After being released from nāgapāśam, Prahlada pays obeisance to samudrarāja. Prahlada requests samudrarāja to tell him the path by adopting which Lord Hari would manifest Himself.
  9. Vaccunu Hari (Kalyani): samudrarāja assures Prahlada that Lord Hari would come if he prays to Him with total dedication.

Part II

  1. Vandanamu Raghunandana (Sahana): Prahlada prays to Lord Hari.
  2. Indukayi tanuvunu (Punnagavarali): As Lord does not manifest, Prahlada becomes sad.
  3. Etla kanugonduno (Ghanta): Prahlada laments further.
  4. Nijamaite mundara (Bhairavi): Prahlada hears the music of the vīṇa of sage Narada - Prahlada asks him to come before him.
  5. Narada muni vedalina (Kamavardhini): Arrival of sage Narada.
  6. After paying obeisance to sage Narada, Prahlada tells his anguish. The sage tells him about the conversation he heard at vaikuṇṭham and that the Lord is aware of Prahlada's bhakti.
  7. Ipudaina nanu (Arabhi): Hearing the sweet words, Prahlada feels happy.
  8. Prahlada wants to know the details of conversation between Lord Hari and Mother Lakshmi. As the Lord explains the call of Prahlada, mother feels sad that the Lord leaves Her frequently and She feels sad that the Lord might remain at bhūlōka and not come back. Thus sage Narada explains that the Lord is very eager to come to Earth.

Part III

  1. Ennaga manasuku (Nilambari): Hearing the nectarine words, Prahlada extols Lord.
  2. Eti janmamidi (Varali): As the Lord does not manifest, Prahlada laments.
  3. Entanucu varnintune (Saurashtram) [sung by the commentator]: Hearing the lamentation of Prahlada, Lord proceeds to Earth.
  4. E nati nomu phalamo (Bhairavi) [Prahlada sings]: Lord Hari comes to earth and embraces Prahlada.

Part IV

  1. Adugu varamulanu (Arabhi (Lord sings)): Lord Hari asks Prahlada to ask for boons.
  2. Varija nayana (Kedara Gaula): Hearing these words, Prahlada feels sad that the Lord is trying to cheat him by granting boons. he tells the Lord that he desires no such boons.
  3. Tanalone dhyaninchi (Deva gandHari): Prahlada explains what he wants - he want to be merged with the Lord forever.
  4. O Rama Rama sarvonnata (Nagagandhari): As the Lord further tests Prahlada, Prahlada says that he is not ready to accept any such deceits.
  5. Sri Rama Jaya Rama (Madhyamavati): As the Lord wants to leave, Prahlada pleads to him.
  6. Sarasiruha nayana (Bilahari): Prahlada sees atma jyoti and extols Lord.
  7. Vaddayundede (Varali): Prahlada asks Lord to remain with him always; Prahlada explains how he will keep the Lord happy.
  8. Tiruna na loni (Saveri): The Lord seats Prahlada in his lap and asks what he wants and Prahlada explains further.
  9. Ramabhirama Raghurama (Saveri): Lord further tests him - He says that he will grant him other boons which will make him famous. But Prahlada would have none of it. He wants only bhakti.
  10. Daya rani (Mohanam): Prahlada prays to Lord further.
  11. Daya seyavayya (Yadukula kambhoji) [Prahlada sings]: Lord wants to know from Prahlada what exactly he wants.
  12. Anandamanandamayenu (Bhairavi): Lord bestows on Prahlada what he desired and also cirañjīvatvam etc. Prahlada becomes happy.
  13. Jaya mangalam nitya (Ghanta): Prahlada extols Lord Hari.

Part V

  1. Nannu vidichi (Riti gaula): Lord wants to take leave of Prahlada, but he would not leave him.
  2. Andundakane (Kamavardhini): Lord says that he will go to vaikunṭham, meet Lakshmi and then come back. Prahlada suspects some trick again and he seeks promise from the Lord that He would return.
  3. Emani vegintune (Huseni): As the Lord departs, Prahlada becomes worried.
  4. Enta papinaitinemi (Gaulipantu): Further lamentation of Prahlada.
  5. O Jagannatha (Kedara gaula): Prahlada searches where the Lord could be. As he recollects the words of the Lord madbhaktāḥ yatra gayanti tatra tiṣṭhāmi nārada realising that the Lord is resident in the hearts of Bhagavatas, he prays to Lord.
  6. Chelimini jalajakshu (Yadukula kambhoji): As the Lord did not turn up, he looks at each and every one whom he sees and asks them to convey to the Lord his anguish.
  7. Pahi Kalyana Rama (Kapi): Lord Hari comes along with mother Lakshmi - Prahlada extols the Lord.
  8. Rara mayintidaka (Asaveri): As the Lord embraces Prahlada, he calls the Lord to his house.
  9. Kamalabhavudu (Kalyani) [sung by commentator]: In order to behold Lord talking to Prahlada, Brahma comes to Earth.
  10. Dorakunayani (Todi) [sung by commentator]: Indra follows Brahma.
  11. Challare Ramachandruni (Ahiri): Prahlada offered the sixteen-fold upacāram to the Lord.
  12. Varamaina netrotsavamunu (Paraju): As the drama concludes, the Sun rises - as if to watch the spectacle of Lord Hari being worshipped by Prahlada.
  13. Jaya mangalam (Mohanam): Mangalam
  14. Ni nama rupamulaku (Saurashtram): Conclusion

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Anathudanu - Tyagaraja Lyrics(Eng)

Pallavi

anāthuḍanu kānu rāma nē-(nanāthuḍanu)
O Lord Rama! I am not a destitute.

Anupallavi

anāthuḍavu1 nīvani nigamajñula
sanātanula2 māṭa vinnānu nē-(nanāthu)
I have heard the assertion of those who are well-versed in Veda and also Sanatana (and others) – mind born son(s) of Brahma - that You (are the One who has) (have) no protector.

Charanam

nirādaravu jūciyī kali
narādhamulanedaru
purāṇa puruṣa pura ripu nuta
nāga rāṭ-śayana tyāgarāja nuta nēn(anāthu)
Seeing me without a support (or refuge), the base men of this Kali age, said so (that I am destitute); but, O Ancient Lord! O Lord praised by Lord Siva – enemy of demons of Tri-pura! O Lord reclining on Sesha – King of serpents! O Lord praised by this Tyagaraja! I am not destitute.

References

  • 1anāthuḍavu – The Lord being Supreme, there is none above Him; therefore, He is called anātha. Please also refer to [Discourse of Kanchi Mahasvami] on 'Saundarya Lahari' verse 41
    • Sri Purandara Dasa also has also sung a song (Yugabhoga) on the same lines ‘ninnanta svāmi’.

Commentary

  • 2sanātanalu – This may also mean the eternal Lords Vishn and Siva, but with reference to the context, it seems that the mind-born sons of Brahma – Sana, Sanaka, Sandanda and Sanatana are meant.

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Anandamanandamayenu - Tyagaraja Lyrics(Eng)

Pallavi

ānandamānandamāyenu
brahmānanda nityānanda
sadānanda param(ānanda)
It’s Bliss and Bliss! It’s Bliss Supreme! It’s Bliss Eternal! It’s Bliss for ever! It’s Bliss Supreme!

Charanams Combined

1. śrī rāma nē dhanyuḍaitini ānanda
nīradhilōnīdanaitini rāma
sāreku nī vāḍani pēru kaluganaitini (ānanda)

2. ā nāṭi modalu ninnē vēḍiti duṣṭa
mānavula celimi vīḍiti nā
mānamē nīdu 1bhāramanucunu talaciti (ānanda)

3. pāpamulaku bhayamanditi hṛt-
tāpamulella calla jēsiti rāma
nī pādamuramunanuñci 2pūjiñcanaiti (ānanda)

4. kalikiyāsalu rōsināramuyī
kalini bratuku nāma saramuyiṭlu
paliki paliki 3tolagi pōye vicāramu (ānanda)

5. ilalō sukhamulēmāyenuyaṇṭē
kala kanna bhāgya candamāyenu ninnu
kolici dhyāniñci telusukoṇṭi nī māyanu (ānanda)

6. nīyandamunu kani sokkitin-
eḍa bāyani prēma cēta jikkiti nā
prāyamulella nī pālu cēsi mrokkiti (ānanda)

7. naluvakainanindrukainanu4 candra
kalanu 5dhariñcu vānikainanu rāma
talacinadella ceppa taramā nōṭiki rādu (ānanda)

8. anyamugā jūḍa tōcenā ganuka
dhanyōhamani palka yōcanā
6mūrdhanyulaina bhaktānudhvānta virōcana (ānanda)

9. rājasa guṇamunu māniti rāma
nī japamunu madi pūniti tyāga-
rāju cēsina puṇya rāśiyaniyeñciti (ānanda)
1. O Lord Sri Rama! I have become blessed! I have been swimming in the Ocean of Bliss; O Lord Rama! I have, for ever, earned the name that I am Your’s.


2. From early days, I prayed only to You; I abandoned the company of evil people; I considered that my honour is Your responsibility.


3. I feared sins; I calmed down all the afflictions of the mind; O Lord Rama! placing Your holy feet in my bosom I worshipped You.


4. I abandoned desire for women; uttering repeatedly that ‘the nectar of Your name is the true livelihood of this Kali Yuga’, all my worries have gone away.


5. If one asks as to what happened to the comforts of this World, (I shall respond that) they vanished like the wealth dreamt of; by extolling You and meditating on You, I understood Your grand Illusion.

6. I was enamoured beholding Your beauty; I was caught in the hands of inseparable supreme Love towards You; I saluted You dedicating to You my whole life.


7. O Lord Rama! Would it be possible even for Brahma – four headed - or Indra or Lord Siva – One who wears the digit of the moon - to describe all that one has thought of? No, words will fail.

8. Did You think of looking at me as an alien? otherwise, are You still hesitating to declare that 'I am blessed'? O Sun who dispels the darkness enveloping the most eminent devotees!

9. O Lord Rama! I have desisted from the quality of passion; I have vowed in my mind to chant Your names; I considered that all these to be the merits earned by Tyagaraja.

Variations

  • General – In some books, anupallavi ‘AnandamAnandamAnandamAnandamAyenu” is given; other books have no anupallavi.
  • 1bhāramanucunu talaciti – bhāramanucu nē telisiti : bhāramanucu talaciti - is appropriate.
  • 2pūjiñcanaitini – dhyāniñcaga
  • 3tolagi pōye – tōlagi bāya : toalgi bāya - does not seem to be appropriate.
  • 4indrukainanu –indukainanu - harikainanu : indrukainanu - seems to be appropriate.
  • 5dhariñcu vānikainanu – dhariñcu vārikainanu

Commentary

  • This Kriti forms part of dance-drama 'Prahlada Bhakti Vijayam' . In this Kriti, Sri Tyagaraja depicts the feelings of Prahlada.
  • 6mūrdhanyulaina bhakta – this may be translated as 'most eminent devotees' or 'devotees who became most eminent'. From the preceding words 'anudhvānta, the latter version seems to be more appropriate because unless the veil of darkness is first lifted, one cannot become 'most eminent devotee'. However, it may also argued that even in the most eminent devotees, there is a trace of darkness which is to be ultimately lifted by the grace of Lord. There is story of Narada – the most eminent of devotees – becoming conceited that he has won over Maya; in order to quell that pride Lord makes him into a woman and undergo suffering; For complete story, please refer to Devi Bhagavatam – 6th Book – Chapters 28 and 29 – Please visit the web site for the story - [Narada]

Renditions

Prahlada Bhakti Vijayam (Drama) of Tyagaraja

Part I

  1. Sri Ganapatini Sevimpa (Saurashtram): Invocation
  2. Vasudevayani (Kalyani): Visit of dvāra pāla to the assembly.
  3. dvārapāla questions the sūtradhāri (of the nāṭakam); the sūtradhāri explains the purpose of the nāṭakam.
  4. On questioning by sūtradhāri, dvārapāla tells that varuṇa (Lord of Oceans) has ordered the town to be beautified for greeting Prahlada who has been saved by samudrarāja.
  5. Sagarundu vedalenido (Yamuna Kalyani): Visit of samudrarāja.
  6. Vinata Suta Rara (Huseni): samudrarāja calls on garuḍa to release Prahlada from nāgapāśam.
  7. Vishnu Vahanundu (Shankarabharanam) : Arrival of garuḍa.
  8. Varidhi niku (Todi): After being released from nāgapāśam, Prahlada pays obeisance to samudrarāja. Prahlada requests samudrarāja to tell him the path by adopting which Lord Hari would manifest Himself.
  9. Vaccunu Hari (Kalyani): samudrarāja assures Prahlada that Lord Hari would come if he prays to Him with total dedication.

Part II

  1. Vandanamu Raghunandana (Sahana): Prahlada prays to Lord Hari.
  2. Indukayi tanuvunu (Punnagavarali): As Lord does not manifest, Prahlada becomes sad.
  3. Etla kanugonduno (Ghanta): Prahlada laments further.
  4. Nijamaite mundara (Bhairavi): Prahlada hears the music of the vīṇa of sage Narada - Prahlada asks him to come before him.
  5. Narada muni vedalina (Kamavardhini): Arrival of sage Narada.
  6. After paying obeisance to sage Narada, Prahlada tells his anguish. The sage tells him about the conversation he heard at vaikuṇṭham and that the Lord is aware of Prahlada's bhakti.
  7. Ipudaina nanu (Arabhi): Hearing the sweet words, Prahlada feels happy.
  8. Prahlada wants to know the details of conversation between Lord Hari and Mother Lakshmi. As the Lord explains the call of Prahlada, mother feels sad that the Lord leaves Her frequently and She feels sad that the Lord might remain at bhūlōka and not come back. Thus sage Narada explains that the Lord is very eager to come to Earth.

Part III

  1. Ennaga manasuku (Nilambari): Hearing the nectarine words, Prahlada extols Lord.
  2. Eti janmamidi (Varali): As the Lord does not manifest, Prahlada laments.
  3. Entanucu varnintune (Saurashtram) [sung by the commentator]: Hearing the lamentation of Prahlada, Lord proceeds to Earth.
  4. E nati nomu phalamo (Bhairavi) [Prahlada sings]: Lord Hari comes to earth and embraces Prahlada.

Part IV

  1. Adugu varamulanu (Arabhi (Lord sings)): Lord Hari asks Prahlada to ask for boons.
  2. Varija nayana (Kedara Gaula): Hearing these words, Prahlada feels sad that the Lord is trying to cheat him by granting boons. he tells the Lord that he desires no such boons.
  3. Tanalone dhyaninchi (Deva gandHari): Prahlada explains what he wants - he want to be merged with the Lord forever.
  4. O Rama Rama sarvonnata (Nagagandhari): As the Lord further tests Prahlada, Prahlada says that he is not ready to accept any such deceits.
  5. Sri Rama Jaya Rama (Madhyamavati): As the Lord wants to leave, Prahlada pleads to him.
  6. Sarasiruha nayana (Bilahari): Prahlada sees atma jyoti and extols Lord.
  7. Vaddayundede (Varali): Prahlada asks Lord to remain with him always; Prahlada explains how he will keep the Lord happy.
  8. Tiruna na loni (Saveri): The Lord seats Prahlada in his lap and asks what he wants and Prahlada explains further.
  9. Ramabhirama Raghurama (Saveri): Lord further tests him - He says that he will grant him other boons which will make him famous. But Prahlada would have none of it. He wants only bhakti.
  10. Daya rani (Mohanam): Prahlada prays to Lord further.
  11. Daya seyavayya (Yadukula kambhoji) [Prahlada sings]: Lord wants to know from Prahlada what exactly he wants.
  12. Anandamanandamayenu (Bhairavi): Lord bestows on Prahlada what he desired and also cirañjīvatvam etc. Prahlada becomes happy.
  13. Jaya mangalam nitya (Ghanta): Prahlada extols Lord Hari.

Part V

  1. Nannu vidichi (Riti gaula): Lord wants to take leave of Prahlada, but he would not leave him.
  2. Andundakane (Kamavardhini): Lord says that he will go to vaikunṭham, meet Lakshmi and then come back. Prahlada suspects some trick again and he seeks promise from the Lord that He would return.
  3. Emani vegintune (Huseni): As the Lord departs, Prahlada becomes worried.
  4. Enta papinaitinemi (Gaulipantu): Further lamentation of Prahlada.
  5. O Jagannatha (Kedara gaula): Prahlada searches where the Lord could be. As he recollects the words of the Lord madbhaktāḥ yatra gayanti tatra tiṣṭhāmi nārada realising that the Lord is resident in the hearts of Bhagavatas, he prays to Lord.
  6. Chelimini jalajakshu (Yadukula kambhoji): As the Lord did not turn up, he looks at each and every one whom he sees and asks them to convey to the Lord his anguish.
  7. Pahi Kalyana Rama (Kapi): Lord Hari comes along with mother Lakshmi - Prahlada extols the Lord.
  8. Rara mayintidaka (Asaveri): As the Lord embraces Prahlada, he calls the Lord to his house.
  9. Kamalabhavudu (Kalyani) [sung by commentator]: In order to behold Lord talking to Prahlada, Brahma comes to Earth.
  10. Dorakunayani (Todi) [sung by commentator]: Indra follows Brahma.
  11. Challare Ramachandruni (Ahiri): Prahlada offered the sixteen-fold upacāram to the Lord.
  12. Varamaina netrotsavamunu (Paraju): As the drama concludes, the Sun rises - as if to watch the spectacle of Lord Hari being worshipped by Prahlada.
  13. Jaya mangalam (Mohanam): Mangalam
  14. Ni nama rupamulaku (Saurashtram): Conclusion

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Ananda sagaramidani - Tyagaraja Lyrics(Eng)

Pallavi

ānanda sāgaramīdani dēhamu
bhū bhāramu1 rāma bra (hmānanda)

The (human) body that does not swim in the ocean of Supreme Bliss,
is indeed a burden on the earth, O Rama!

Anupallavi

śrī nāyakākhila naigamāśrita
saṅgīta jñānamanu bra(hmānanda)

O Spouse of Lakshmi! The human body that does not swim in the ocean of Supreme Bliss, called the knowledge of music on which all Vedas are dependent, is indeed a burden on the earth.

Charanam

śrī viśwanātha2 śrīkānta3 vidhulu
pāvana mūrtulupāsiñca lēdā
bhāviñci rāga layādula
bhajiyiñcē4 śrī tyāgarāja nuta (ānanda)
Haven’t the Trinity - Lord Siva, Vishnu - Consort of Lakshmi and Brahma and all the holy personages dedicate themselves to music? O Lord praised by this Thyagaraja who worships Raga and Laya etc by becoming absorbed in them (Raga and Laya of Music)!

Variations

  • 1bhū bhāramu – bhūmi bhāramu - bhū bhāramē
  • 2viśwanātha – viśwanathādi
  • 4bhajiyiñcē – bhajiyiñcu

Commentary

  • * 2viśwanātha – name of Lord Siva at Kasi kshetra.
  • 3śrī kānta – In the anupallavi, the Lord is addressed as ‘śrī nāyaka’ – meaning Vishnu, in the Charana, Vishnu Himself is shown as part of Trinity. Therefore, the epithet ‘śrī nāyaka’ would indicate Narayana who is above the Trinity.

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Pallavi

amma rāvamma tuḷasamma nanu pālimpa-
vamma satatamu padamulē namminānamma
O Mother Tulasi! Deign to come and protect me;
I have placed faith in only Your holy feet.

Anupallavi

nemmadini nīviha parammulosaguduvanucu
kamma viltuni taṇḍri kalanaina bāyaḍaṭa (amma)
It is said that, because You grant comfort in this World and in the future World,
Lord Vishnu would not leave You even in His dreams.

Charanam

nī mṛdu tanuvunu kani nī parimaḷamunu kani
nī mahatvamunu kani nīrajākṣi
tāmarasa daḷa nētru tyāgarājuni mitru
prēmatō śiramunanu1 peṭṭukonnāḍaṭa (amma)
It is said that, beholding Your soft body, perceiving Your sweet fragrance
and knowing Your greatness, O Lotus Eyed!
The Lotus petal Eyed one, who is the benefactor of this Thyagaraja,
adorns You on his head with Love.

References

  • 1śiramunanu peṭṭukonnāḍaṭa – In this regard, this following verse from Tulasi Upakhyanam, (Devi Bhagavatam, 9th Canto, Chapter 25) is relevant –
    varaṃ viṣṇōrdadau tasyai sarvapūjyā bhavēriti |
    śirōdhāryā ca sarvēṣāṃ vandyā mānyā mamēti ca || 29 ||
“Vishnu bestowed boon to Tulasi – You will be worshipped by everyone; You will be worn on everybody’s head; You will be worthy of my worship and respect.” (Translation by Anna in Tamil) (Further translated to English)

Amma ravamma - Tyagaraja Lyrics(Eng)

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