Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Who else will bless me Oh Rama

Composer : Mysore Vasudevachar

Pallavi:
brōcēvārevarurā ninnu vinā raghuvara nanu1
nī caraṇāmbujamulu nē viḍajāla karuṇālavāla
brōcēvāru evaru-rā ninnu vinā raghuvara nanu
nī caraṇa-ambujamulu nē viḍa-jāla karuṇā-ālavāla

Meaning -->
Who else, but you, is my saviour, O best among Raghus?
I cannot let go of your lotus-feet, O repository of compassion!


Anupallavi:
ō caturananādi vandita nīku parākēlanayya
nī caritamu pogaḍa lēni nā
cinta dīrci varamulicci vēgamē nanu2 (brōcēvāru)

saa sanidapada nisa ninidadapama paadama gaa maa paadaani
saaneedapama needaapama gamapada magarisa
samaa gamapada maapadanisasarini ninisadaa
dadanipaada mapadani saanidapa magamanidani padamaapadani
samaa garisa risaanidapa saaneedapama gaamapadani



Meaning -->
O One worshipped by Brahma, why this neglect on your part?
To remove the sorrow and grant the wishes of mine,
who is incapable of even praising your character, and quickly (save me, who...)

Charanam:
sītāpatē nāpai nīkabhimānamu lēdā
vātātmajārcita pāda nā moralanu vinarādā
āturamuga karirājuni brōcina vāsudēvuḍē nīvu gadā
pātakamella pōgoṭṭi gaṭṭiga nā ceyi baṭṭi viḍuvaka nanu2

saa sanidapada nisa ninidadapama
paadama gaa maa paadaani
saaneedapama needaapama gamapada magarisa
samaa gamapada maapadanisasarini ninisadaa
dadanipaada mapadani saanidapa magamanidani padamaapadani
samaa garisa risaanidapa saaneedapama gaamapadani


Meaning -->
O husband of Sita, do you not have regard for me?
One worshipped by Hanuman, can't you listen to my pleas?
Aren't you the Vasudeva who rushed to save the King of Elephants?
Dispelling all my sins, firmly hold my hand and do not let go.

Monday, July 26, 2010

My Salutation to so many great people around ...

Thyagaraja

Entharo Mahanu Bhavulu

This kriti is supposed to have been spontaneously composed by saint Thyagaraja when he saw great people (Mahatmas, his guru-like souls) assembled in a hall as he entered. This is one of the Pancharatna kriti. This Telugu kriti speaks of nothing other than his beloved Sri Rama--the Lord of Thyagaraja.

pallavi

endarO mahAnubhavulu |
antareeki vandanamulu ||

There are so many Mahatmas. To all my salutations.

anupallavi

candruni varnamu nI anta candramunu |
hR.dayAravindamuna jUci bhramAnanda anubhavincuva || (Endharo)

in the mirror of their hearts
they behold the moon-like face,
beauty and behaviour (of Rama)
and experience supreme joy of Brahmananda...
to such ones , to them my salutations.
(So many mahatmas... to all my salutations.)


charanam 1

sAmagAnalOla manasija |
lAvanya dhanyamUrdhanyu || (Endharo)

to the one who is fond of samagana (Rama),
his beauty in their minds,
they who think (of rama) such are blessed.
(So many mahatmas... to all my salutations.)


charanam 2

mAnasa vanacaravara sancAramu salipi
mUrtibAguga bodaganEdu va || (Endharo)

to those who contemplate on the beauty of
the one who traveled in the forest (Rama)
So many mahatmas... to all my salutations

charanam 3

saraguna pAdamulaku swAntamanu
sarojamunu samarpanamu jEyuvA || (Endharo)

to the feet (of Rama) which is the essence of all gunas,
those who surrender their lotus heart
to such ones, my salutations.
(So many mahatmas... to all my salutations.)

charanam 4

patitapavanudane parAtparuni gurinci
paramArtamagu nijamAr |
gamu tonu pAdutsUnu sallApamuto swaralayAdi
rAgamula teliyuvA || (Endharo)

the one who is purifier of destitute (Rama),
the one who is supreme of supreme (Rama) ,
by singing happily about him in the correct way
knowing the swara, raga and thala
to them my salutations.
(So many mahatmas... to all my salutations.)


charanam 5

hariguNa maNimaya - saramulu galamuna
shObhillu bhakthakOtu lilalO |
telivitO jelimitO garuNa galgi
jagamellanu sudhA dhR.shticE brOcu vaa || (Endharo)

those who sing the glories of Hari
whose essence is like jewels...
singing with knowledge, loving nature,
with compassion and right attitude
who see the world and blesses it
to them my salutations.
(So many mahatmas... to all my salutations.)

charanam 6

hoyalumIra nadulu galgu sarasuni sadA
kanula jaccunu pulaka sha |
rIrulai AnandapayOdi nimagnulai
modambunanu yashamu galavA || (Endharo)

Those who see the beautiful attracting form of Lord in their minds
and whose bodies are thrilled with joy
and faces lit with peace
and completely drowned in bliss
to them... my salutations
(So many mahatmas... to all my salutations.)


charanam 7

nI mEnu nAma vaibhavambulanu ne parakrama dhair[ya] |
mula shAnta mAnasamu nevulanu vacana satyamunu raghuvIra |
[nI]yada sadbhaktiyu janincakanu dhurmatamulanu kallajesi
natti nemadi |
nIringi sAntasambunanuguna bhajanAnanda
kIrtanamu jIyuva || (Endharo)

They praise your form, name, valour, bravery, peaceful heart, true words.
You (Rama) destroy all bad thoughts that prevent people from praying to you,
they know that and they praise your qualities.
(So many mahatmas... to all my salutations.)

charanam 8

parama bAgavata maunevara shashivibhAkara sanakasanandana |
degishAsura kimpurusha kanaka kashipu suta nArada tumburu |
pavanasUnu bAlacandradhara shuka sarojabhava bhUsuravarulu |
parama pAvanalu dhanushashvatulu kamalabhava sukhamu sadAnubhavulu gAka |

Surya, Chandra, Sanaka Sanadhanas, Dikpalas, Devas,
Kimpurushas, Prahalada, Narada, Tumburu,
Anjaneya, Siva, Suka, Brahma, Brahmanas...
they also enjoy the Brahmananda Swaroopa of God (Rama) always.
Still there are others, and salutations to them also.
(So many mahatmas... to all my salutations.)


charanam 9

BhAgavata ramayana gItadi shruti shastra purAnapu marmamulanu |
shivati shunmatamula gUdamulan moppadimukkoti surAnta |
[an]tarangamula bhAvambula nerigi bhavarAga layAdi sowkyamuce cir |
Ayuvula galigi niravadi sokAtmulai tyagarAjatmulainavA |

Those who know the secrets of Bagavatha, Ramayana, Gita, Sruti, Sasthra and the Epics,
six religious schools like Shaiva, the 33 crores of Devas, bhava, raga, tala
they have a long life and enjoy all good things.


charanam 10

prema muppirigonuvela |
nAmamu dalacuvAru |
ramabhaktudaina tyaga |
raja nutuni nijadasulaina vA || (Endharo)

Those beloved of the Lord (Rama),
when bakthi increases they think of your name,
they are Rama bakthas, they are devotees of the Lord of Tyagaraja
who worship you. .
(So many mahatmas... to all my salutations.)

Friday, July 23, 2010

Marugelara Oh Raghava

Thyagaraja

pallavi

marugElarA O rAghavA

anupallavi

marugEla carAcara ruPa parAtpara sUrya sudhAkra lOcana

caraNam

anni nIvanucu natarangamuna
dinnagA vEDaki telisi koNTinayya
ninnE gani madi nennajAla norula
nannu brOvavayya tyAgarAjanuta

Meaning:

O Raghava (Lord Rama)! Why do you need to conceal yourself?

The Universe itself is your form, with the sun and the moon as your eyes. By deep contemplation, inquiry, and search, I have directly perceived that you are everything, and everything is within you. There is no place in my mind for any other God. I solicit your protection