Saturday, January 31, 2015

Rakaa sasi Vadana

Rakaa  sasi Vadana
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Ragam  Takka
Thalam  Aadhi
Pallavi
Rakaa sasi vadana  , ingaparakaa
Pallavi
Oh Lord with full  moon face , are  you still neglecting me
Anupallavi
Nee kaagunamu karaa dhava -
Nee Kanthaa   karuna swanthaa
Anupallavi
 Oh consort of lady earthOh lord with merciful mind,
This  character   should not come to you.
Charanam
1.Nammiyunna  nija Dasulagu  ,
Nammikala   nosagi  maradhuraa,
Thammiganoola nokabari nanu,
Dhaya joota radha Mariyadhaa
Charanam
1.After giving hope to  those devotees,
Who believe in you, would you forget them ,
Can you not look at me by    your lotus eyes,
Is it proper?
2. Pari pari ninnathu  dinamu  ,
Kori  kori navarini yee-,
Dhari barochithivaa  mayaa,
Dari   rara yelukore
2.Possibly you would protect those  .
Who again and again request  you,
Daily   like this only ,
Oh God of illusion  please come and accept me.
3.Neeve   thelisi  konthu vanusunu,
Bhavinchusunu  nenu nee pada  ,
Seva   jesithi  Mahanu –
BHava  . THyagaraju nipai
3. Thinking that you yourself would ,
Understand about it , Thyagaraja ,
Went on service to your feet ,
Still do you neglect him?

Mamava Sathatham

Mamava Sathatham
By
Sage Thyagaraja
Translated  by
P.R.Ramachander
Pallavi
Mama Sathatham Raghunatha,
Pallavi
Oh  Lord of Raghu clan  , always  protect   me,
Anupallavi
Srimathi naanvaya  SAgara Chandra  ,
Sritha jana   subha  phaladha  suguna  santhra
Anupallavi
Oh Moon who rose from the lustrous ocean of Sun clan,’
Who does do those who depend on him , Who is the treasure of good qualities.
Charanam
Bhakthirahitha  sasthra vidhathi dhoora pankaja dala nayana nrupa kumara,
Sakthi nayana  Hrudayalaya  Raghu veera santha  nirvikara ,
Yukthavachna  kanakachala dheera uraga sayana  muni jana parivara,
Thyaktha kama   moha  madha Gambheera   Thyagaraja  ripu  jaladha sameera.
Charanam
Oh Lord  who is not reachable  to those  who learn Sastras without devotion,
Who has lotus like eyes, Oh prince, Oh Raghveera who sits ,
In the mind of Vasishta    the sion of Shakthi ,Oh peaceful one ,
Oh Lord who is not affected by emotions who talks proper things,
Oh Lord who is as courageous as  Mount Meru who sleeps on the serpent,
Oh Lord surrounded by sages who has given up   passion  , desire and pride,
Oh serious  one  who is the wind that scatters   the attachment,
Which is the enemy   of Thyagaraja


Mosa Pogu Vinave

Mosa Pogu Vinave
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Ragam  Gowlipanthu
THalam AAdhi
Pallavi
Mosa pogu vinave , sath   saha-,
Vasamu  viduvakave
Pallavi
Do not get cheated and loose  the company ,
Of those   good human beings
Anupallavi
Dasa  janarthiharuni  Sri Ramuni,
Vasava   Hrudaya nivasuni   theliyaka
Anupallavi
Without knowing Rama who destroys the sufferings of his devotees
And who lives   always in the heart of Indra
Charanam
1.Alpasrayamuna  galgu vesanamulu,
Kalpantharamaina   bodhu Sesha-
Thalpa   sayanuni  nera nammithe  sank-.
Alpa   mella   neede runu manasa,
Charanam
1,The troubles caused by depending on the silly ones,
Would not go away till the period of Deluge ,and Oh mind,
Believing  completely he who     lies down on Adhi Sesha,
Would fulfill   all  our  wishes and dreams.
2,.Dhana tharunula kasinchu  tella,
Venuna   thanuvu  kalasate Gani ,
Manasuchetha  sevyuni  dalachithesu-,
Manasathvamu   osagune manasa.
2.Oh mind desire for wealth and young ladies,
Would only lead    to  tiredness of the body,
But meditating  on that divine God,
Who should be  served ould lead you to divinity.
3.Gowrava heena  dhanikula gasutayu ,
Neramulaku nedamelanu Gaani,
Garavinchu  Thyagaraja hrudhayaa-,
Garuni Lokadharuni  Dalachaka
3.Depending on rich people without respectability,
Would only lead   to errors   in life ,
But  depend only on  that God   who sits in the heart of  Thyagaraja ,

Who  respects   devotees.

Kasichedhe goppayenura

Kasichedhe goppayenura
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Translated  by
P.R.Ramachander
Ragam  Gowlipanthu
Thalam aadhi
Pallavi
Kasicchaethe  goppayenuraa kalilo  Rajulakku
Pallavi
In the Kali age  , kings think  that giving money is great
Anupallavi
Haridasulu  sevimparanusu  Prabhuvulu  ,
Dhaya  maniri   para menchaka  boyiri.
Anupallavi
They avoided compassion to the devotees of God,
Thinking that they would not salute them,
They also avoided   the thought  of other divine  world.
Charanam
Rajangamu  koragu   nalgu  jathula  , Rakshana  parasukhamo ,
Rajasulai  sanmarga  meruga paraagu  seya ganamo,
Aa janmamu   goliche  vipravarulo  ka anandamu galatho   THyaga,
Raja vinutha   nee mayad=gaani   nee  rajanayana   sujanaga   vimochana.
Charanam
For ruling  the country  , is it sufficient to look after  the four  castes,
With increasing  Regal character  , without knowing the good path  ,
Would  sacrificing    Dharma  , give rise   to progress?
Would Brahmins who serve rich people    from birth get joy  ?
Oh Lotus eyed one  , who removes sins  done by good people,
All these   are   but  result of illusion and nothing else .


Indhanuchu Varnimba

Indhanuchu  Varnimba
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Translated  By
P.R.Ramachander
Ragam  Gundakriya
Talam Aadhi
Pallavi
Indhanuchu   varnimba   tharamaa  Brah-
Mendradhulaina
Pallavi
Would it be possible  for Brahma and others ,
To describe
Anupallavi
Kanthuni ganna maa chakkani  ,
Kalyana Ramachandra   nee Soga
Anupallavi
To describe your beauty  , Oh Kalyana  Ramachandra,
 Who gave birth    to the   God of love
Charanam
1.Challani choopula  kannulu  mari ja-
Billi kalala gerina  yananamu  ,
Mellani   mata  labhayakamu livi,
Yella  sahajamaina   nee Guna
Charanam
1.To describe your  very natural character ,
Your   eyes with a cool sight  ., your face  ,
Which is like a  moon’s crescent ,
Your sweet talk  and hands the  blesses
2.Anyulu gori  gora thapamu ,
Lannenenno  jesi   varamulandhi moor-
Dhanyulainavari madhambula  Ra-,
Janya  laguvuna  nanache   Parakrama
2.To describe your valour  , oh Lord with prowess,
Who very easily destroyed  the pride   of those people,
Who did  horrifying penance  to please  ,
Other Gods   and got  very many boons.
3.Vagesadhi  sura kodlakku ve-,
Dhagama  sastramulakku  Ganagoodani ,
Nagaraja bhooshanudai   Sri,
Thygaraja  sannutha  neethu mahimaa
3.To describe   your greatness , oh  Lord   who is worshiped,
By Lord Shiva who wears the king of snakes as ornament  ,
Which cannot  be  measured   even by Brahma  and other devas,
And Vedas, Agamas   and  also the Sastras


Varalandhu kommani

Varalandhu kommani
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
RAgam Gurjari
THalam aadhi
Pallavi
Varalandhu  kommani nayandhu.
Vanchana   seyuda Nayayama
Pallavi
Is it proper to deceive me by saying,
Please   receive   the boons
Anupallavi
Surasura vinutha  ramanamana-,
Subhakthine  koriyandaga  nanu
Anupallavi
Oh Rama   who is  prayed by Devas and Rakshasas,
When I am asking only  devotion to you
Charanam
1.Manasuna  nijamuga  namminavaari,
Manasu  konja pa lamaasinchakara,
Dhanu su ganuni jesina  nee biruduku ,
Kanaka kasipu suthudu  sakshi Gadhaa?
Charanam
1.Is not Prahladha   the witness  to your fame,
That you think that   those   who truly believe in you,
Should not  desire for   silly things and ,
Then honour those   devotees  .
2.Avivekamutho  thelisi   theliyaganu ,
Bhava sukha mula kku aasinchina gaani,
Druvamaina  balamosangu  nee shakthiki ,
Druvudu Sakshi katha  Rama nanu
2.Is Not Druva   witness   to your strength,
Which gives rise   to resulta   which never  get destroyed,
Though  people without wisdom , knowingly or unknowingly,
 Desire    for the pleasure  given by senses,
3. Characharathmaka  sura poojitha   yeeka ,
Paraku  lekanu   sathathamu   nee dhaya,
Ravelenananusu  korina   Sri thya-,
Garajuni pai  krupaleka  nanu
3.Oh Lord who keeps moving and not moving   beings  ,
Inside  him , who is worshipped   by the Devas,
When Thyagaraja   wants  only   your kindness ,

Is it proper for   you to neglect him without  kindness

Friday, January 30, 2015

Meru Samana Dheera

Meru Samana   Dheera
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Ragam Maya Malava Gaula
 Thalam Desadhi
Pallavi
Meru Samana dheera  varada   Raghu veera   choothamu  Rara Maha
Pallavi
Oh courageous one equal to Meru  . Oh Lord who blesses  ,
Oh hero of Raghu clan , please come so that   we can see you
Anupallavi
Sara sara   oyyarapu  nadalanu  ,
Neeradha  kanthini  neeti, vini maha
Anupallavi
Essence of essence. Please come so that we can see,
Your majestic walk,  your cloud like colour and your style
Charanam
Alakala   mudhunu  thilakapu Dheerunu,
Thaluku  jekkulache  dhanaru   nemmomunu ,
Galamuna shobillu  Kanaka bhooshana mula,
Dalitha  durmanava   THyagarajarchitha.
Charanam
Please come so that   we can see the beaty of your hair curls,
,
The  prettiness of your Thilaka, Your  divine face with  ,
Shining    cheeks  , the golden ornaments  waving,
On your neck, Oh Lord who is worshipped by   Thyagaraja

Who  controls people of evil nature.

Devi Sri Thulasamma

Devi Sri Thulasamma
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Ragam  Maya Malava Gaula
Thalam AAdhi
Pallavi
Devi  Sri Thulsamma  brochuda  ki-
Dhe  samyamamma  mayamma
Pallavi
Oh  goddess mother Thulasi  , this is ,
The  proper   time to protect me, my mother
Anupallavi
Pavani  Brhamendradhulu  nee,
Bhakthi che  vilasillarata  Maha
Anupallavi
Oh putre one  , Brahma, Indra and others ,
Got fame due to their devotion to you.
Charanam
Neevu leka  SAnkari mara manudu ,
Neerajaadhula  nolladata,
Nevu  leka theerthamu  , sevinchuda,
Neeranuchu   peraye nada,
Neevu leka   thrasuna   sri Hari   sari,
Nilavaga   Bhasenada  ,
Neevu leka   vana malani  Balkeraa,
Nee sari  evare  Thyagaraja nutha maha
Charanam
Oh Sankari  , Lord Vishnu  does not accept  flowers like lotus   without you,
The sacred waters drunk without your leaf  are only ordinary water  ,
Without you on the Balance that  Lord Krishna   did not stand equal,
And does the forest garland made   without you   become a real garland,
Who is  there equal to you , Oh Goddess whose   devotee is Thyagaraja


Thulasi dala mula che

Thulasi dala mula che
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Translated   by
P.R.Ramachander
Ragam  Maya malava Gaula
Thalam  Roopakam
Pallavi
Thulasi dalamulache   santhoshamuga  bhoojinchu
Pallavi
Would  be worshiped by me   with joy  using the  leaves of Thulasi
Anupallavi
Palumaru   chira kalami   Paramathmuni  padamuladhu
Anupallavi
For a long time   several times   the feet  of the divine lord
Charanam
SArasiruha, Punnaga  , Champaka  , patala kuravaka,
Karaveera mallikaa  Sukanda Raja   sumamula,
Dara nivi yoka paryayamu  dharmathmuni SAketha,
Pura vasuni , Sri Ramuni vara  Thyagaraja nuthuni
Charanam
Also I would  use lotus flower , punnaka flower , Champaka flower ,
Patala flower  , Karaveera flower , Jasmine flower  , Tube rose flower  ,
Keep them in a row and worship That  Rama who is praised by Thyagaraja,
Who is the soul of Dharma and who lives in Ayodhya



Rema Ramana Barama

Rema Ramana  Barama
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Ragam Vasantha bhairavi
Thalam  Aadhi
Pallavi
Rema Ramana  Barama   nannu brova srikara
Pallavi
Oh does of auspiciousness , Isis difficult  for you to protect me
Anupallavi
Pumanudani Gadhani  naa tho thel-
Pumaa, Narothama samanarahitha
Anupallavi
Please tell me that you are  not a gentleman ,
Are you  not the  comparison less    great human being
Charanam
1.Sari nee kevvaru   dorakani  garvamu  thdhiyugaka tharalo   janulu  marma,
MerigiNammukole randi   dharmadhi moksha  varamu losangi BHaktha,
Varula  Gasina   keerthi vindi marimari nannindarilo   jeyi patti brovw ,
Charanu  jochithinayya   dari  neevanu konnanu  charaname  Gathiyanti
Charanam
1.Are you proud that  it is not possible to get a person like you?I have heard that,
Even when people do not believe in you after  understanding   your secret ,
You  grant them wealth , Dharma  salvation etc  and protect them,
And I surrendered to you requesting you only to protect me,
I decided you were   my protection  and surrendered   to your feet.
2.Smarana thelisiyele paramathmudu  neve yannanu,
Pamarulatho   sari boyi nadule  nee ko-,
Charamulane  balku konnanu  naa matalella,
Garunatho  nijamu jeya  varadhaa  danda mulidi  nanu  Sri  Rama Rama,
Parama Pavana   Nama   charaja lochana  Nanna-
Dharana jeydakintha   karuvaina   vidham yemi
2.I told that you know   what I think  and you are the divine God,
And though I was with these  ordinary people , I sang,
About your good qualities  and I  saluted you   requesting  ,
You to make words the truth with great compassion,
Oh Rama, Oh Rama , the divinely pure one   who has lotus like eyes,
But what  is the reason for this famine   of your compassion
3.Vyajamulaku nenu  Rajala  nandenu,Gopala   gathileka neetho,
Naajali dhelupabodhe  lajamulu  vegaga nela Sri Rama Rama,
Aajanubaha  Raja Raja  sakala loka pala vinu bhaktha  thyaga-,
Rajuni yenta  neevu rajilli navu  ganuka   nee japamunu   needhu poojala viduvajala.
3.Oh Gopala  , I do not know your deceit  and with no other option ,
When   I appeal to you  about my sorrow, why does puffed rice  come from your face ,
Oh Lord with long arms  who looks after  the world, please  hear me,
IAs you are staying  in the house  of your devotee  Thyagaraja,
I would never   stop your    worship or chanting   your names.


Nee Dhaya radha

Nee Dhaya radha
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Ragam  Vasantha Bhairavi
Thalam roopakam
Pallavi
Nee Dhaya radhaa?
Pallavi
Will not your compassion come  ?
Anupallavi
Kadhu  annevaru evari , Kalyana Rama
Anupallavi
Oh Kalyana Rama , who is there  to prevent you?
Charanam
1,Nanu brochevadani  Naafde theliya ,
Inavamsa  thilaka   indha  thamasamaa
Charanam
1.When it was known to me    earlier , that   you are one ,
Who is protecting me ,, Why  this   delay on your part  ?
2.Annidi  gathi  karivani   ne bogadithe  ,
Manninchidhe   needhu   mahimaku   thakkuvaa
2,Oh Lord of clan of sun, when I praise   you that ,
You are lord of everything, does   saving me  diminish your fame ?
3,rAma Rama Rama  Thyagaraja hrud sadana,
Namadhi   thalladillaga nyayamaa  vegame.
3,oh Rama , Rama, Rama who lives  in the heart of Thyagaraja,
Is it just that my mind is tumultuous, please with speed


Ye Ramuni nammithino

Ye  Ramuni  nammithino
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Ragam Vakulabaranam
Thalam   Triputa
Pallavi
Ye Ramuni nammiyhino   ne.
Ne   poola Pooja   jesithino?
Pallavi
Which Rama id I believe in?
Using which flower I worshipped him
Anupallavi
Varamu nija Dasa varulaku  ripulaina,
Vari  madhamanache  Sri Ramudi  Gadho?
Anupallavi
Is he not   that Rama  who  does to  his  great devotees,
Destruction of the pride of their enemies,
Charanam
1,Yekanthamuna Sita  sokorchi  jokotta,
Kakasurudu cheyu   cheekaku   sairinchu,
Koka mathini   daya leka   Banamu nesi,
Yekakshni  jesina  sakethapathi  Gadha.
Charanam
1.When in private   Sita   using her    hands fondled him,
And made  him sleep  , Unable to bear   the  sorrow,
Given to her  by Kakasura , avoiding compassion,
Is he not the king of Ayodhya  who sent   an arrow,
And made   that Asura  , a one eyed one?
2,Dara puthrulavaddha   cheraneeka   ravi  ,
Kumaruni   velapada   bharadholi   giri,
Jera  jesinatti  tharaanayaguni  sam-
Haramu  jesina   sri Ramudu  Gatho?
2.Is he not that  Sri Rama   who   removed the fear ,
Of the son of Sun God  who  was not  able   to join,
With his wife and son  and helped him reach his mountain,
By killing  Vali , the husband   of Thara?
3.Roshamu nadu   durbashalanu   vini vi-,
Bheeshanudu aa vela   goshinchi    saranana,
Dosha Ravanu madha   soshakudaina  nir-
Dosha   Thyagaraja  poshakudu  gatho?
3. Are you not the patron of   innocent Thyagaraja   who gave protection,
To  Vibheeshana    who unable  to bear the bad  words   with pride  ,

When he requested  protection  , by  stifling  the pride of the ten faced  one.

Samayamu yemarage

Samayamu yemarage
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Ragam Kalgada
THalam Aadhi
Pallavi
Samayamu  yemarge  manasa
Pallavi
Oh mind do not miss this time
Anupallavi
Sumathulou  narulanu  cheri  nija,
Sukha   manubha  vinjudakku   neekidhe
Anupallavi
This is the time for  joining  great ones who are   wise  ,
And enjoy the divine pleasure
Charanam
Antharanga   munagalugu bhayamuna,
AAndharika  Bhakthi margamu  thelisi,
Dantha samrakshakudaina  Sri,
Thyagaraja   sannuthuni  juda
Charanam
In between the fears that rise inside the heart,
Understanding the concept of individual devotion,
This is thime to see  that Thyagaraja ,
Who protects the wise men who control their senses.



Sri Janaka thanaye

Sri Janaka thanaye
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Ragaam   Ka;akandi
Thalam Aadhi
Pallavi
Sri Janaka thanaye . sritha kamalalaye
Pallavi
Oh daughter of Janaka  who lives in the temple of lotus flower
Anupallavi
Rajan nava mani bhooshane , sri,
Raghu Rama sathi sathatham Mamava
Anupallavi
Oh Goddess wearing shining ornaments made  of nine type of gems,
Oh consirt  of Raghu Rama, please  protect me always
Charanam
Sathavadha nadh yachara  jaladharanile,
Natha manava  manasa   sath sadane  ,
Satha maka kireeda  sasan mani  gana neera-,
Jitha  charane  Thyagarajarchithe
Charanam
Oh Lord who was like the strong wind that scattered   the cloud like,
Rakshasa s like Ravana , who occupies   the heart  of those   who surrender to him,
Whose feet  are worshiped by  the gem collection on Indra’;s crown,

And  Who is being worshipped   by   THyagaraja

Ne morabettithe

Ne morabettithe
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Ragam  Roopavathi
Thalam   Triputa
Pallavi
Ne morabattithe madhiloka  ,
Ne kayasamu  yelara
Pallavi
When I make appeals   to you ,
Does it make you tired
Anupallavi
Yimaanava adhamulanu   kori,
Yellavara lavale  nundakanu
Anupallavi
Depending myself on the  basest among men,
When I am  unable     to live  like others
Charanam
THapamokado bara   jesini nano-,
Dhanam pogati   yadiki thinano,
Kapadathmudai   paligi  thinano,
Kalihara   Thyagaraja  nutha
Charanam
Thinking that I asked you boon after   doing penance,
Or requested you for charity  or I  talked   to you,
Using deceit , Oh God who destroys    the effect of Kali age,
Oh God who is praised by  Thyagaraja ,




Dasarathe, Dasarathe

Dasarathe, Dasarathe
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Ragam  Kokila priya
THalam DEsadhi
Pallavi
Dasarathe , Dasarathe
Pallavi
Oh Son of Dasaratha , Oh son of Dasaratha
Anupallavi
Aacharaharana   parachara geyyaka-
Veesa   Suhrudhaya  nivesa  Karunakara
Anupallavi
Killer of Rakshasas , hwe who is in the mind of great poets,
He who has compassion in his good heart , He who does merciful deeds
Charanam
SArasijanabha  Jaladhara  shobha,
Paripalithebha  , vara bhaktha labha,
Paricharakeesa  , Papa vinasa
Dharani  sankasa, Thyagarajesa
Charanam
He who has lotus on his belly  , He who shines like a cloud,
He who protected the elephant  , He who is the  luck of devotees,
He  who was served by monkeys, He who destroys sins,

He who shines like sun who is the God  of Thyagaraja

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Sarivari lona

Sarivari lona
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Ragam  Binna Shadjam
THalam Desadhi
Pallavi
Sarivari  lona   chowka   saladhayena
Pallavi
Is it not sufficient for you  to insult me,
Before  people who are   equal to me.
Anupallavi
POrugindala  varalachethi  ,
Pooja  joochi  soochi  sallanaayenaa
Anupallavi
Are you happy after   seeing   the worship ,
Done by  the hands of other  people
Charanam
Tharumarugaa Baluku  varalu ,
Thatharinchaga  jooda nyayyama  ,
Paramarthi  kula dhkha   , jalamula  ,
Bapaletha, Sri Thyagaraja nutha
Chranam
Is it proper for you to keep quiet  after hearing,
The nonsense that other people talk about me,
Have you not earlier removed   the sorrows,

Of those wise mwn who love truth, Oh God  worshiped by THyagaraja

Theliyaleru Rama Bhakthi

Theliyaleru Rama Bhakthi
By
Saint Thyagaraja
 Ragam  Denuka
THalam desadhi
Pallavi
Theliyaleryu Rama Bhakthi   margamunu
Pallavi
They do not know the path of devotion to Rama
Anupallavi
Yilananthata  thirugusu galuvarinchere gaani
Anupallavi
Except wandering all over the earth  and getting confused
Charanam
Vega lesi  neeta munigi  , bhoothi poosi ,
Vekkanenchi   veligi   slaga  , neeyulai  ,
bHaga paika   marjana  lolulai,
Regani  THyagraja  vinutha.
Charanam
Getting up early morning , after  taking bath,
Applying sacred  ash ,  after moving the finders,
After acting   as if they are god before outsiders,
Except getting interested   in earning money  ,
They would not understand the God worshipped by Thyagaraja




Janaki Ramana of Thyagaraja

Janaki Ramana
By
Saint Thyagaraja
RAgam   Sudha Seemanthini
THalam   aadhi
Pallavi
Janaki Ramana  BHaktha pari-,
Jatha,  Pahi   sakala loka   sarana.
Pallavi
Oh consort of Janaki , oh wish giving tree ,
To the devotees, please save me,
Oh protection   of all the worlds
Anupallavi
Gana lola  gana thamals  Neela,
Karunalavaala  , suguna   sheela 
Anupallavi
Oh lover of music , Oh blue colured one  ,
Who resembles heavy   green tree ,
Oh collection of compassion  , Oh Lord with good character.
Charanam
Raktha nalinalinadala nayana  , nrupala ,
Ramaniyaananaa , mukurakapola,
Bhakthi heena jana  , mada gaja jaala,
Pancha vadana Thyagaraja  bala
Charanam
Oh Lord with eyes like petal   of red lotus , Oh king ,
Oh God with pretty face , Oh  God with mirror like cheeks,
Oh lion to the crowd of people   without devotion  who looks after  Thyagaraja



Ithi neeku Mayragaadhura

Ithi neeku Mayragaadhura
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Ragam Punnagavarali
THalam Aadhi
PallaviIdhi neeku mayragaadhuraa Sri Rama naa-,
Mathi  thalladillaro
Pallavi
This is not proper for you  Rama,
My mind is boiling    due to it.
Anupallavi
Padhilamugaa golichithe  ,
Bhavamu  vere yundethi
Anupallavi
Though  I served you with very great care ,
Your mind   has become  different
Charanam
1.Gathi leni varini  kadatheriche Daivamani,
Pathitha pavana nammithi  , Sri Rama nin-,
Nn athi vegamuna   vedithi  santhathamu  sam-,
Mathini   nine  korithi  Sitarama.
Charanam
1.Oh purifier   of the fallen down, I believed  that ,
You are the God   who lifts  up those who do not have any future,
Oh Rama  and with great speed  ,I came to you  always,
And requested    to you, Oh Sita Rama.
2.Parama dayaluvani  palana Sethuvani  ,
Saraguna  Deva Raya  golchina   naa pai,
Karuna ledhani   kanneeraya   choosi   nee manasu  ,
Karugadhenthukkra  , Oh Sita Rama.
2.Why did not your mind  melt even after seeing me cry,
Due to your showing no mercy to me  , in spite of,
My   thinking that you are   very merciful   and ,
That you are one   takes care of , Oh  Sitarama.
3.Annida  nindina  adbhudananda gana-,
Mannanaseya radha , Sri Rama  nee-,
Kennaraani  punyamu  radha, Sri Thyagaraja  ,
Sannutha  neevadanu  Garga SitaRama.
3.Oh Rama, Oh Sitarama  , who has  the wonderful  ,
Form of joy which occupies   in everything,
Can you not honour  me , would it not  bring you,

Lots of blessing as does not Thyagaraja  belong to you.

Shyama Sundaranga

Shyama Sundaranga
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Ragam  Dhanyasi
Thalam Roopakam
Pallavi
Shyamasundaranga  , sakala Sakthiyu neevera
Pallavi
Oh Lord with black  pretty body, all  my strength is you only
Anupallavi
Thamasa rahitha  Guna sandhra  ,
Dharanu  velayu Ramachandra
Anupallavi
Oh ocrean of good qualities  which are  not dark,
Oh Lord Ramachandra    who lives   in this world
Charanam
Dushta  danuja   madha vihara,
Sishta jana   hrudhaya   vihara,
Isha deivamu  neeveraa ,
Ilanu Thyagaraja  Vera 
Charanam
Oh Lord who destroyed the pride of evil Asuras,
Who lives  in the heart of good disciplined people  ,
My favorite God is only   yourself,

How can Thyagaraja be different from you.   

Yendhu Bayaradhaya

Yendhu Bayaradhaya
BY
Sage Thyagaraja
Ragam  Danyasi
Thalam Roopakam
Pallavi
Yendhu bayaradh ayya   inakula   thilakaa dhaya
Pallavi
Where did the compassion that you showed to me go?
Charanam
1,Indhu vadhana  kundha radhanaandharadha , nee dhaya
Charanam
1,Oh miin faced one . Oh Lord   with jasmine like teeth, who  lifted the  Mandhara mountain
2,Santha bhoosha   , Bhaktha posha   saranu  Sesha Sayi
2.Oh Lord  who has peace as ornament , who looks after  devotees,
And who lies   down on Adhi Sesha, I surrender   to you.
3,Sritha saranya  , sura varenya  krutha supunya   dhanyadhaya
3.Oh protection to devotees , best among devas  ,
And who makes , people who do blessed  deeds as friends,
4, Nagaraja dhara  Nuthaja  , Thyagaraja  Varadha   Dhaya
Oh Lord who carried the mountain, who is worshipped by Lord Brahma  ,

And one who gives   boons to Thyagaraja

Dhyaname varamaina

Dhyaname varamaina
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Raga Dhanyasi
THalam Aadhi
Pallavi
Dhyaname   varamaina  Ganga snaname  manasaa  Rama
Pallavi
Oh mind, meditation on Rama   is   the bathing in Ganges.
Anupallavi
Vananeeda  munuga munuga loni .
Vanchana drohamanu   kara  povuna.
Anupallavi
By again and again dipping in the rain water,
Would the  stains   of deceit and treachery   go away?
Charanam
Para dhana naree manulanu  dhoori,
Para nindhala  Para himsala  meeri,
DGaranuvelayu  Sri Ramanu kori,
Thyagaraju   thelisi konna Rama.
Charanam
After hating   others wealth   and their ladies,
Without  finding fault with others, Without troubling  others,
And this was understood by  Thyagaraja  ,
Who became devoted   to Rama ,

Who is the  lustrous incarnation  in earth.

Garavimpa Rathaa

Garavimpa Rathaa
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Ragam Ghanta
Thalam Roopakam
Pallavi
Garavimpa  ratha, garuda gamana  Rama nanu
Pallavi
OH Rama who goes on Garuda , can you not honour me
Anupallavi
Sri rema Manohara   sritha hrudhaya vihara,
Cherra ravadhera   Sri Raghu  vara Dheera
Anupallavi
Oh stealer of mind of Lakshmi, who lives in mind of those who surrender to him,
Oh courageous one of Raghu clan, can you  not come near me.
Charanam
1.Perukaina  ledhaa  pilisithe  ra ratha sari-,
Vaaralada  letha  vinivarada  karuna ratha,
Maaru  balka vadha  mummaru  namma letha
Charanam
1.Can you   not come when I call at least for your fame,
Did not people like you tell you about it?
Did not compassion come to you? Can you not reply?
Am I not one who always   believed  in you?
2.Thanyudadu mata thalli   thandrula   kadhi yadagadha
Ninu badina patavini  nee muddhu nota ye-,
Mana  vala  dhichoda madhava  inka   therasada.
2. Does not talk of the son give pleasure to mother  and father?
And you should not   after   hearing my song,
By opening  your pretty mouth  please do not  tell  anything,
Oh Madhava , why this hiding behind the scenes?
3.Rookalosagi  konna   sathi roopa  metlunna,
Sri kara  guna munna   cheli   chelimi veedaranna  pa-,
Raku neeku  minnaTHyagaraja   vinutha binna.
3.Oh god who grants auspiciousness  , If one marries a lady   after,
Paying the bride price, suppose she is a lady of good character,
Whatever may be her looks, would he neglect her?
Would  your neglecting Thyagaraja   give you greatness







Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Yinnanlu Nanneli

Yinnanlu  Nanneli
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Ragam  Ghantaa
Thalam   TRiputa
Pallavi
Innallu  nanneli  yendhu nee  geli,
Pallavi
Why this ridicule after  protecting me all these  days.
Anupallavi
Pannuga naapali Bhagayamaa   vana mali
Anupallavi
Oh Lord who wears forest garland  , whpoo protects me properly
Charanam
1.Baludaina naa parithapamu joochi,
Thalu thaluman Daiyamu  Baliki  ,
Jali dheera vedka salpusu  mari nee-,
KeelaguBudhathyani  garikanda  joochusu
Charanam
1, To You who  after seeing  the misery of me who is a boy,
Consoled  me telling .’tolerate it for some time”,
And  removed my sorrow and giving me happiness,
And then looked at me   by the corner of your eyes,
And said to me, “Why this  thought  came to you “
2.Yendhy poyina   venda   negi vandhu   nanusu,
Mundhu Palgina  nee vendhu pothivo ,
Andha gada   sathya santhudu   nee vaithe,
Andharilo  nannadarinchu   gommi 
2.Where have you disapperared   like this,
After assuring me , Wherever you go I would come  there”,
If you are   the greatest protector of truth than every one else  ,
Please  protect   me in front of every body.
3.Jadamadaka nenu  Janaki  Nayaka,
Vedagaledhuraa   vemarulaku,
Yeedu jodu leni  thodu  nee vegaani,
Yadi   thappa leni aapad bandhava  nee.
3. By making   signs  oh consort of Janaki  ,
I never requested you  for  fighting with you,
There is no doubt whatsoever that  ,
You are the incomparable  help for me, Oh friend during danger.
4.Oka roopamuna  barochi Oka roopamuna   yechi,
Oka roopamuna joochu  kandivi kaani,
Sukha dayaka  , satha   sundaika  lethaa,
Akalanga  THyagarajarchitha   charana .
4.In one form you  protect , in another form you destroy  ,
And I have been able to see   one form of yours only  but,
Oh giver of pleasure , Do you not have any strength,

Oh Stainless one Whose feet is worshipped by Thyagaraja

Nammakane Mosa

Nammakane Mosa
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Ragam Asaveri
Thalam Roopakam
Pallavi
Nammakane  mosa Bodhu   natara ,
Nataraja vinutha
Pallavi
Oh Lord Prayed    by God Nataraja  ,
Should I get deceived by not believing in you.
Charanam
1.Dur vishayamamulu  mansuna  ,
Dhooraka chese  ninu nera
Charanam
1.You are the one  who prevents.
My mind entering   in to evil thoughts?
2.Dhana thanaya   kalathradhulu,
Thamadhani budha dheeyani ninu
2,You  are the one  who  prevents my thought,
From thinking  wealth  , sons and wife are mine?
3.Indriyamula  kahladha  ,
Miche   roopamu  gala neenu
3. Your form  is  the one,
Which gives pleasures to the sense organs.
4.Bommarindlu gani  nera,
Nammaku Bhavamunu  yanu ninu
4. You are the one who tells me  ,
Not to believe , this Samsara which is a toy house.
5.Nemmadhi leni  janana  mara-,
Nammula  Dolakinche ninu
5.You are the one who  makes me avoid  ,
The peace less   birth and death cycle.
6.Raghu kula   rathnamaa Thyaga-,
Rajarchitha  padayuga  ninu
6.And you   the gem of the Raghu clan   ,

And has the feet worshipped   by Thyagaraja

Mapala velasi yiga

Mapala velasi yiga
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Ragam Asaveri
THalam Aadhi
Pallavi
Mapala  velasi  yiga mammu brovagaradha, Sri Ramachandra
Pallavi
Cannot you become  the God of our clan  and look after  us, Oh Ramachandra
Anupallavi
Nee padamula Bhakthi nindaraganichi,
Kapadu Shakthi  nee karamuna undaga
Anupallavi
When your own hands have the power to protect,
And bless the devotion to  your divine feet
Charanam
1,Papa SAmhara   naa parithapamulanu   dhunuma,
Nepatiraa  , Karuna payo nidhi  vaina  Sripathi   vidhrutha,
Chapa Bana  yi papumathi  narulapadalanu  ne-,
Nepani   joothunu Aapad  bandhava  ,
Kapada neeki parakela.
Charanam
1.Oh destroyer of sins , It is not at all difficult for you,
To remove my pitiable state, Oh treasure of   the nectar  of mercy,
Who is Lord of Lakshmi , Oh Lord who is armed with bow and arrows,
Oh savior from danger  , What can I  hope to achieve ,
When these  sinners cause trouble to me, Please come to save me.
2.Dheenarakshaka  . bhgthathana   saketha nagareesa  naa madhi  bada-
Rina  sujana  maanabhi mana  paalana  samana rahitha  ro-,
Saana needhu Dasanudasudanu dhanavanthaka  mu-,
Dhana Narada  Su gannalola  Darigana    santhathamu.
2. Oh Saviour of the suffering people who is in the control of his devotees,  Lord of Ayodhya  ,
Protector of respectability  of good people , Matchless one, I became your slave  ,
When I lost equilibrium of my mind, Oh killer   of Rakshasas ,
Oh connoisseur  of music of sage Narada, but did not get any protection.
3.Nagadhi  pavinutha  Nagariratha   ninu  vinaa  Gathi  neruga  ,
Nagaraja  Hruda sagarabja  , bhava sagaranthaka  , su,
Ragaahara   kanakaa gadheera sura nagagamana  chara-
Naagaddhabdha  Sri Thyagaraja  nutha
3.Oh Lord who is praised by Adhi Sesha who rides on the enemy of serpent Garuda ,
I do not know any other support except you, Oh Lord   who is like the moon,
To the heart of the  king of elephants, who destroys the  ocean of Samsara,
Who  removes   the sins of Devas, Who is as  courageous  as  Meru mountain,
Whose protection is sought by Indra  and whose praise is sung by Thyagaraja.


Inka yochanaithe

Inka yochanaithe
By
Sage  Thyagaraja
Raga  Ghanta
Thalam  aadhi
Palavi
Inka Yochanaithe  nen yemi  seyudhuraa
Pallavi
If  so much worry is there  , What should I do?
Anupallavi
Pankajaksha neevanti paramadhayanidhiki
Anupallavi,
Oh Lotus   eyed one  to you who is treasure  great compassion
Charanam
!,Theraraani Poraaye,
SAreku   menu  sagamaye  ,
Neramemo   theliyadhaye  ,
Aaradiki ka   thaladhaye
Charanam
1.My life has become unending struggle,
And my body has become   half,
I do not understand what mistake I did,
And I am not able to tolerate it
2.Sripathi   yennikala  leni,
THapathrayamula   nalasidhi kani  ,
Papa ganamu  lanniyu  purushuni  ,
Roopamai  badinje kani.
2.Oh Consort of Lakshmi  , I have undergone ,
 Innumerable number of miseries and
All the crowds of sins  are troubling me in human form,
3.Vagathi  Bhavadhya nin--,
Negaani   yorula   nammani  ,
THyagarajuni pai nee,
Bagaaye  Sri Rama   nee
3.Oh lord who is saluted  by Brahma ,
The sufferings of  this  Thyagaraja   who does not  believe,
In any one else except you  is indeed great , Oh Rama.


 


Aadhaya Sri Raghu

Aadhaya Sri Raghu
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Ragam aahiri
Thalam aadhi
Pallavi
AAdhaya  sri Raghu  vara nedela ,
Radhaya  Oh Dhayambudhi   nee
Pallavi
Oh Great among Raghu clan , Oh ocean of mercy ,
Why did you not have compassion on me today  ?
Anupallavi
Modamutho  Sadbhakthi marmamunu,
Bodhana  jesi  sadaa  barachina  nee
Anupallavi
You taught me with joy  the secret of  great devotion,
And protected me  always.
Charanam
Ninnu  thitti  kotti   himsa pettina thanniyu nannana letha,
Yen narani  nindala  thalamani  manninchaka letha ,
Annamu  Thamboola mosagi dehamu  minna   seyaletha,
Kanna thalli thandri may  manasu   THyagarajuniki Baravasa meelethaa.
Charanam
Did you not say   that the one who abused you and beat   as one of yours,
Did you not pardon those men   who went on telling numerous  abuses to me,
Did you not give me   food as well as Thamboola   and looked after  my body,
And did you not tell Thyagaraja that , “I am your father  as well as mother.”


Yenthuku Dhaya Radhuraa

Yenthuku Dhaya Radhuraa
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Ragam  Thodi
Thalam Triputa
Pallavi
Yenthuku dhaya  radhuraa  Sri Ramachandra  nee
Pallavi
What is the reason that  your mercy is not coming , Sri Ramachandra
Anupallavi
Sandhadiyani  marachithivo  indhulevo nee 
Anupallavi
Did you forget  me due to tumultuous    sound? Or are  you not here.
Charanam
1,SAregu  durvishaya  sara manubhavinchu ,
Vaari chelimi seya neraka meanu,
Sri Rama   sagamaye joochi  soochi,
Neeraja dala   nayana nirmalaapagana.
Charanam
1.Due to my avoiding relationship  people  who suffer sorrow,
Due  to their doing evil acts   again and again ,
Oh lotus eyed one  and oh pure one  ,Oh Rama.
And due to expecting your mercy , my body has become half.
2.Dheerani bhavaneeradhi yaradisairimbha,
Neraga bhayamanthaka  pankaja pathra .
Neeruvidhamalladaka  itti nannu   joochi,
Neerathabhas sareera nirupamasoora.
2.In spite of seeing me  struggling like water  on the lotus leaf ,
As I am unable to bear the sorrow,
Of this ocean of Samsara,
Oh Cloud coloured God  and matchless hero.
3.Jaagela  idhimayyamegathu  chesithe ,
Yegathi  palakavayya Sri Rama nee-
Vekaani dariledhayya Dheenasaranya ,
Thyagaraja vinutha Tharaka charitha.
3.Why this delay? Are you saying that this is not the proper time?
Please tell  who would protect me  Oh Rama ,
Except you I do not have any one  to whom I can surrender,
Oh Lord prayed to by Thyagaraja  who has a story that gives salvation.







Yendhu Daginado

Yendhu Daginado
By
Saint  Thyagaraja
Ragam  Thodi
THalam Tripuda chapu
Pallavi
Yendhu  Daginado yidaku ra-,
Nennadu  Dayavuchuno  Oh Manasa.
Pallavi
Where have   you  hidden himself ? when will he ,
Take mercy in his mind to come   over here? Oh  mind,
Anupallavi
Endhuku  chapalamu  vinave naa manavini,
Munthadivale   bhakthula poshinchuda.
Anupallavi
Why this wavering unnecessarily?, please hear my request,
Why are you not   protecting devotees like earlier.
Charanam
1.Alanadu  Kanakakasipu  nindaaru,
Chalamu jesi  suthani  sakala  baa-,
Dga la bettagaa  madhini dalaka nischa-,
Ludaina Prahaladhu  koragu  kambamulo,
Pala nundaga ledhaa, aa reethini  ne ,
Charanam
1,During those days when  Hiranyakasipu  , with great ange
Caused lot of sufferings to his son, being not able to tolerate it ,
For the sake  of Prahladha   who had stable   devotion to you,
Did you not hide    yourself   in side the pillar, and like  that
2.Munu vaari  vaha  vahana  thanayudumadha-,
Muna ravijuni chala  gottuta juchi,
Manasu thala jala leka prema-,
Munapalanamu seya thala  tharuvumaru-,
Gunanilvakalethaa reethini nay.

2.During earlier days  after seeing the son of Indra  who travels on an elephant,
With great exuberance hitting   the son of   Sun God ,
Unable to bear that in your mind, to protect him with love  ,
Did you stand hiding behind a palmyrah palm  and like   that.

3,Tholijanamumula nadu  jesina dushkarma-,
Mula nanaganu  seya aaru   sath-,
Rula patti  podi seya adhiyukaga ,
Yilalo chanchalmu  rahithanija bhaktha ja-
Nulanu, thyagarajuni rakshimpa nay.

3.For destroying the  effect of   bad acts   done in the previous births,
And to powder  the  six enemies  like passion  and protect ,

Those unwavering great devotees    as  well as Thyagaraja

Yenathune

Yenathune
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Raga  Srimani
Tala Aadhi
Pallavi
Yemanthune  vichithramunu  ilalona  manujulade
Pallavi
What shall I tell about the strange things talked by human beings
Anupallavi
Nee Manthra mahima  nerungaleka,
SAmanyulai balkeru  neetho
Anupallavi
Unable to understand the greatness  of your divine chant,
They are talking to you just like  common people.
Charanam
THamasambu chethadathvamu  balagusu,
Kama dasulai  karunamaali  madhini,
Bhoomi sancharinchi potta  nimpusunu ,
Thame  pedhdhalata, Thyagaraja nutha.
Charanam
Talking about principle which are  base in nature,
Becoming slaves to passion, without even little mercy in their mind,
They travel all over the world, filling up their stomachs  ,
Believing  that they are  only great, says Thyagaraja.


Yemani matladadithivo

Yemani matladadithivo
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Ragam  THodi
THalam Aadhi
Pallavi
Yemani matladithivo  Rama,
Yevari manassuke  yevidhamo thelisi
Pallavi
For understanding the mind of various people,
How did  you converse  ., Oh Rama
Anupallavi
Mama, marudhu la nujulu   thalli thandrulu ,
BHamalu  pari janulu  swa vasa melada
Anupallavi
For making uncle  , brother in law  , brothers, mother, father ,
Wives , relatives  and others  as your own.
Charanam
Rajulu, munulu  Surarulu Varadik-,
Rajulu  mari  sooru;lu sasadara dina ,
Rajulu  lopadi naduvanu  thyaga,
Raja  vinutha   nayabha   yamuga   mudduga.
Charanam
For  making  kings , sages  , Rakshasas ,  the great guardians,
Of directions , devas , learned people  and the moon and the sun,
To obey you with  diplomacy , scare and sweetness ,

Oh Lord Who is worshipped by Thyagaraja.

Thappi Brathiki

Thappi Brathiki
By
Sage Thyagaraja
Ragam  Thodi
Thala Roopakam
Pallavi
Thappi  brathiki  pova tharama  Rama  kalilo
Pallavi
Is it possible  in this Kali age   to escape and live , Oh Rama.
Anupallavi
Muppuna  vishaya  thadagamuna  munugaka  druda  manasai
Anupallavi
For men   not to get drowned in the  lake  of passion  with a  firm mind
Charanam
1.Kanchu  modhalu   loha dhana  kanaka mulanu   joochi  visa-
Manchu  mariyu  bengulanuchu nenjiyandani  manasai
Charanam
1.After seeing  metals like  bell metals , wealth  , gold and others,
Thinking that they are poison  and not allowing mind not going near them
2.Nanganasula  manage yanga vasthramula Bagagu,
Mungurulanu  gani   yanthrangamunanu  aasinchaka.
2.After looking at the  beauty of  the upper cloth of ladies with deceit,
And  the beauty of  their hair , without  mind developing a desire to them
3.Jaaji Malle Mandhara   sarojamulanu  manasara,
Raja  padamuche  THyagarajanuthuni  poojinchaka,
3.After  offering flowers like Jaji  , Jasmine  , Mandhara  and lotus  ,
At the royal feet  which are worshipped by the devotee  Thyagaraja.




Podadu Poyyeni

Podadu  Poyyeni
By
Saint  Thyagaraja
Ragam  Thodi
THalam Chapu
Pallavi
Podadu   poyyeni   Sri ramuni  ,
Pooni pa  jinchave Manasa.
Pallavi
Oh mind time would pass on fast,
So  worship and Sing about Sri rama.
Anupallavi
Nidadurachetha Gonnalu  vishaya,
Budhadhu  lachetha Konnalu  Oh Manasa.
Anupallavi
Some days are passed in sleeping  and ,
Some days are spent in satisfying the senses , oh mind.
Charanam
1.Podduna lechi  trithapamulanu  narula,
Bogadi Bogadi   konnalu  , patti,
Yedhureethi  kanna thavuna   bujiyinchi  ,
Yemi   theliyaka  Konnalu  ,
Mudduka   doche   Bhava sagaramuna ,
Munigi  theluchu  Konnalu  ,
Padadhu  malina   pamara janalutho   verri  ,
Palukuladuchu  Konnalu  , Oh Manasa
Charanam
1,Getting up early morning   and with three types of suffering,
Praise and praise   people    for some days,
Some  days are passed like the cart bullock , eating ,
In  all sort of places  and spending time  without knowing anything,
 By taking a dip in the   ocean of domestic life,
Which looks pretty  and floating it  was done for some time,
Some days were spent   by joining with  ordinary people ,
And by    doing things    with exuberance  , oh mind
2.Mudhamuna da natha nayakaramula   joochi,
Madamu chetha  konnalu, andhu,
Chedarinayantha   sokarnava gathudai,
Jali  jendhutayu   konnalu,
Yedati  pacha joochi   thala leka  tha-,
Nilathu  thiruguda  konnalu,
Mudhi madhi  thappina  vruddha  , thanamuna,
Mundhu   venuka theliyakane  konnalu  .
2 Some time is spent in looking at   our wealth  , children,
House and other things and becoming proud because of them,
And if they get   destroyed some tiome is spent  ,
Getting drowned   in the   ocean of sorrow,
Some time is spent in looking a greenery  of other’s wealth,
And wandering here and there not able to tolerate it,
Some time is spent   in getting a confused mind,
Due to old age and not knowing anything, oh mind.
3,Yagadhi  karma mulanu  seyavaleni,
Yalasadachetha  konnalu, anthu,
Raga lobhamulatho naparadhamulu chesi,
Rajasamuna  konnalu,
Baguga   nama keerthanamulu   seyude  ,
Ba gayamanaka   konnalu,
Thyagaraja  nuthudaina   Sri  Ramuni  ,
Thathvamu   theliyakane   konnalu.
3.Some time is  spent  with a desire  ,
To do fire sacrifice  and  other  rituals,
Some time is spent  in tiresomeness ,
And in that   some time is spent  ,
In  having Rajasa traits   which create  possessing
Bad traits like  miserliness    and desire,
Some time is spent   in ignorance  that,
It  is  luck   to sing  the names  of God,
Some time  without understanding ,
The principle of Rama  worshipped by  Thyagaraja.



Ninnu vinaa sukhamu

Ninnu vinaa   sukhamu
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Ragam Thodi
THala  roopakam
Pallavi
Ninnu vinaa sukhamu  gana neeraja nayana
Pallavi
Oh lotus eyed one , I do not find pleasure without you
Anupallavi
Manasukentho  yanandamai  maipulakarinjagaa
Anupallavi
You give  great joy to the mind and make my  body horriplilte,
Charanam
1,Roopamu  prathapamu   sarachapamu  sallapamu  gala
Charanam
1,You are  with beauty  , fame  , bow and arrows and  good conversation
2,Karunarasa paripoorna varadaa  mrudu  varthalu gala
You are full of  mercy  , one who blesses  and with soft   words.
3. Raga rasika   raga rahitha   Thyagaraja   bagadheya.
3,You enjoy music, you are one without  sensations,
And are   the personification of the luck   of   Thyagaraja.



Nee Dhaya ravale

Nee Dhaya ravale
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Ragam  Thodi
Thalam Aadhi
Pallavi
Nee dhaya   ravalegaka  nenenthavadanu  Rama
Pallavi
If your mercy does not come to me .
What type of person  I would be Rama
Anupallavi
Veda Sastra  puranamulanni  Nee-
Ve  Gathiyanusu  morapettu  ganuka
Anupallavi
When The Vedas, Sastras as well as Puranas  ,
Are telling with firmness  that you are thr ultimate protector
Charanam
1.Sarasara  Kaandarachara  madha vi-,
Dara  , sundarakara  , suguna, Suku-,
Mara   maa ramana   neerajabdha kula  ,
Paaravaaraa  suthaa  , rasa poora
Charanam
1.When you are   the essence of essence, who destroys  ,
The pride of Rakshasas    wandering in the forest,
Who has good  character, who is pretty , who is the consort of Mahalakshmi,
Who is the moon rising from the ocean of clan of  Sun , who is full of  interest
2.  Sri Hare   vara vedeha   jadipa vi-
Vaha  dali thari pudeha  sesha sama,
Baha   sajjana samooha   vairi madha  ,
Daha   mauni hrud geha  nadhupsi
2.Oh Hari, who is the consort of   the honorable Sita,
Who rides on Garuda, who destroys  his enemies ,
Who has  a hand like Adhisesha,
Who is liked by good people, who  destroys pride ,
Of his enemies, and who is the lord of the mind of sages.
3.Aadhi deva devadhi   mrugya  sana=
Kadhi  vinutha  , kamadhi shad guna, ha-,
Radhi  Madhya rahithadhi  THyagra-
Jathi   vanditha   vivadhi    mada harana
3.You are the primeval God, God  of gods  ,
You are worshipped by sages like Sanaka,
Who destroy six undesirable   qualities like passion,
Who does not have beginning nor middle ,
Who is worshipped by  Thyagaraja and  ,
Who destroys the  pride  of   those who argue.


Nay Pogadakunte

Nay Pogadakunte
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Ragam Desika Thodi 
THalam Jampa
Pallavi
Nay pogadakunte  nee kemi   kodhavo,
Nee manasu thelise  gadharaa Oh Rama
Pallavi
Oh  Rama , if I do not  praise   you,
What do you lose, have I not understood ,
Your mind  properly ?
Anupallavi
Prabu gala   Suks  , Sanaka  , Prahladha  , Narada  ,
Paramesa Rudradhi   Bhakthularchimbuka
Anupallavi
When you are   being worshipped  by  Sukha  , Sanaka  ,
Prahladha  , Narada  , the great God Rudra   and other devotees who depend on you.
Charanam
Bujiyimpabetta   sathi  Budhulu   Samajikulu,
Bhajyimpa Sodarulu Bhavana  soonu-,
Dajabhitou Jadhi  suralabdulai naru nee-,
Rajanayana  , Sri Thyagaraja  nutha  baludagu.

Charanam
Oh lotus eyed one,  When you have  your divine wife to feed you,
Learned people in your council ,  your brothers , Hanuman  ,

Your friends  Lord Brahma and Indra  to do service  to you.

Munnu Ravana Paada norvaka

Munnu Ravana Paada norvaka
By
Saint Thygaraja
 Raga Thodi
THala Jampa
Pallavi
Munnu  Ravana Paada norvaka  , vibheeshanudu,
Mora pettagaa Ramachandra
Pallavi
Oh Ramachandra , earlier when Ravana caused  lot of troub;es,
Vibheeshana   appealed to you  .
Anupallavi
Manninthunuchu  gulabirrudhugalanu, pogadina  ,
Matta   marchidhivo Ramachandra
Anupallavi
When you said “I would protect you,” he asked,
“Oh Ramachandra did you forget  the fame of  your clan”
Charanam
1.Munu vajrabadala  norvajalakanu ,
Inajundu  ninu Ramachandra  ,
KOniyada parithapamunu   joochi  vani madhi,
Kodhava  deerchina   Ramachandra
Charanam
1,When the Son of sun God unable to bear,
The troubles caused by the son of Indra, Oh Ramachandra,
Appealed to you    , seeing his pitiable   condition  ,
Did you not remove all his troubles , oh Ramachandra.
2,Munu Hemakasipu  badhaka   sahimba leka,
Murahariyana   Ramachandra,
Chanuvutho  Prahaldhu  Santhapamunu  Dheerchi,
Soukhya mosagina   Ramachandra .
2,Oh Ramachandra, previously unable to bear ,
The  troubles caused by Hiranya Kasipu,
When Prahladha  wailed , “Oh killer of Mura”,
Did you not remove his troubles ,
And grant him    comfort, Oh Ramachandra.
3.Munnu nee  mahima nay   vinnadhe kaani  san-
Muni   vandhya  , Ramachandra  ,
Pannagadhip sayana   palinchi  naa vedhalu  ,
Pariharinchave  Ramachandra.
3.Oh lord  worshipped by great sages , who lies down,
On the king of serpents, I had earlier  heard your greatness, Ramachandra,
Please protect me    and completely  remove,
All my sorrows  , Ramachandra.
4.Rajaraja  virajavaha   ravi kula  jaladhi  ,
Raja Raghava    Ramachandra  ,
Rajeeva nethra Jalajodhbha vasthutha  Thyaga,
Raja vandhitha   Ramachandra.
4.Oh King of kings, Oh God who rides on Garuda,
Oh  moon who rose   from the ocean of the clan of  the sun,
Oh Raghava  , Oh Ramachandra  , Oh lotus eyed one ,
Oh Ramachandra who is  saluted by THyagaraja