Karuna Joodavamma

Karuna Joodavamma

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam  Thodi

THalam AAdhi

Pallavi

Karuna joodavamma  , Kamal vairi,

Kala tharuni   komma.

Pallavi

Oh mother who is the wife of  the God,

Who is wearing the moon, please see me with mercy.

Anupallavi

Daranu  sariyuthoragani Panchanatha-

Nagara Nayagi , Dharma  Samvaradhini

Anupallavi

Oh nurturer of Dharma   who is the goddess,

Of the matchless  city of Thiruvayyar.

Charanam

1.Aneka jagadaarivi neevane  madhini  nera  nammithiga –

Yemanodu vaadano yeni  nee mathinenchane vandhanusu nedhari ,

Veduthane  nadhupai vinedu sadi chalune  nee dhayaku  ney pathrudou ,

Dhune, Kuvalaya nayane  suvasana jagane  vidhu nibha vadane , sahtnathamu,

Charanam

1.Do I not firmly believe   in my mind that for many worlds , you are the support ,

I always ask you not to think in your mind as to what I would tell ,

Does not the complaints that you hear   about me suffice,

I would become suitable    to be able to receive your grace ,

Oh Goddess who has eyes like lilies who wears pretty silk on her hip ,

Oh Goddess who always has   a face  which  is similar to moon.

2.Madhamuna theliyaka chesina  karma vidhari  neevani nammithine, nee,

Padaravindha yugala  bhakthinnamani  dhana madikithene, neeku  those themi?

Udari  neethayannu  dasarathu , tharidhaapu  lekanu  sadaa moralida,

Vinathaa chevulu   Evaru   brothurika, SAda shiva  hithe mudhana sathathamu.

2. I believed  that You are the one who removes the bad effects of acts done during arrogance,

And requested from you to give me as charity the devotion to your two lotus  like feet,

Oh charitable one , why did you not know this, could you not hide this away from me,

Oh Goddess who serves always Sadashiva with happiness,

Should your ears keep on hearing my requests incessantly and who will protect m?

3.Parashakthi  nayokka   chithamu  thamaraku  neeru vidamu thaldillarathu,

Andhunake yemi balamu SAmbarai vairikki   Ardha   sareeri,

Puruna purushudakku  ramunuki  naapurarikini neeku   rajadari,

Macharana  verencha rathu  any Thyagarajunika viduva rathu  santhathamu.

3.Oh Parasakthi my mind should not suffer like water on the lotus  leaf,

For what is the use  of that. Oh Goodess who occupies the body of the enemy of enemy of Sambara,

There is no difference between the epic Rama,Lord Shiva and yourself as  you all wear the moon,

Because of jealousy  you should not think otherwise and leave  away your devotee Thyagaraja  at any time.