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pAvana guru

RAGAM- hamsAnandi (53rd Melakartha Ganashrama Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamsanandi

AROHANA: SR₁ G₃ M₂ D₂ N₃Ṡ ||

AVAROHANA: ṠN₃ D₂ M₂ G₃ R₁S ||

taaLam: Rupakam

Composer: Lalita Daasar

Lyrics: Courtesy karnatik.com and Lakshman Ragde

Meanings: ChatGPT Plus with author edits

Version: Ram Kaushik (Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zn7dVpLB5zA)

YouTube Class:

Audio Class (MP3): www.shivkumar.org/music/pavanaguru-hamsanandi-class.mp3

Pallavi:

pAvanaguru pavana purAdhIshamAshrayE

Anupallavi:

jIvana dhara samkAsham krSNam gO-lOkEsham bhAvita nAradagirisham tribhuvanAvanO vEsham

caraNam:

pUjita vidhi purandaram rAjita muraLIdharam vraja lalanAnandakaram ajitam udAram

smara shata shubhakAkAram niravadhi karuNApUram rAdhA vadana cakOram laLitA sOdaram param

Meaning: (ChatGPT Plus with author edits)

Pallavi:

Sahityam: "pAvanaguru pavana purAdhIshamAshrayE"

Meaning: "I seek refuge in the pure teacher('pAvanaguru'), the pure ('pavana') lord of the sacred city('purAdhIsham')."

This line is an invocation, expressingdevotion and surrender to a divine figure, Lord Krishna, who is seen as a pureand guiding force.

Anupallavi

Sahityam: "jIvana dhara samkAsham krSNam gO-lOkEsham bhAvita nArada girishamtribhuvanAvanO vEsham"

Meaning: "Like the sustainer of life ('jIvana dhara'),Krishna ('krSNam'), the lord of Gokula ('gO-lOkEsham'), contemplated by Narada('bhAvita nArada'), the lord of the mountains ('girisham'), in the guise of theprotector of the three worlds ('tribhuvanAvanO vEsham')."

Caraṇam

Sahityam: "pUjita vidhi purandaram rAjita muraLIdharam vraja lalanAnandakaram ajitam udAram"

Meaning: "Worshipped in the right way ('pUjita vidhi'),the glorified bearer of the flute ('rAjita muraLIdharam'), the joy-giver('nandakaram') to the women of Vraja ('vraja lalanA'), the unconquered('ajitam') and magnanimous ('udAram')."

Sahityam: "smara shata shubhakAkAram niravadhi karuNApUram rAdhA vadanacakOram laLitA sOdaram param"

Meaning: "Remember ('smara') the one of a hundredauspicious forms ('shata shubhakAkAram'), endless ('niravadhi') in compassion('karuNApUram'), like the cakora bird to Radha's face ('rAdhA vadana cakOram'),the playful ('laLitA') brother ('sOdaram'), the supreme ('param')."

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shrI krSNam

Ragam: Thodi{8th Melakartha Ragam}

ARO: S R1G2 M1 P D1 N2 S ||

AVA: SN2 D1 P M1 G2 R1 S ||

Talam: Adi(2 kalai)

Composer: MuthuswamyDikshitar

Version: Ram Kaushik (Youtube Original)
Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Meanings Courtesy: Guru Guha Vaibhavam: http://guru-guha.blogspot.com/2008/07/dikshitar-kriti-sri-krishnam-bhaja.html

Youtube Class / Lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYIdiqa8uWg

MP3 Class / Lesson: http://www.shivkumar.org/music/srikrishnam-thodi-class.mp3

Pallavi:

shrI krSNambhaja mAnasa satatam shritajana paripAlam gOpAlam bAlam

Anupallavi:

pAkashAsanAdivinuta caraNam shOka mOha bhaya haraNam bhava taraNam

Charanam:

shankacakra gadA padma vanamAlam vENugAna lOlam krpAlavAlam

kankaNa kEyUramakuTa maNDita kamanIya kanakamaya cElam

pankajAsanAdidEvamahitam shrI guruguha vihitam ramA sahitam

pankajadaLanayanam vaTa shayanam guru pavanapurAdhIsham lOkEsham

Meaning: (Courtesy: Guru Guha Vaibhavam): http://guru-guha.blogspot.com/2008/07/dikshitar-kriti-sri-krishnam-bhaja.html

Pallavi

mAnasa - O mind!

satataM - always

bhaja - worship

SrI kRshNaM - Sri Krishna,

Srita janaparipAlaM - the protector ofthose who have sought refuge,

gOpAlaM bAlam - the cowherd child,

anupallavi

pAka SAsana-Adi vinutacaraNaM - the one whose feet are exalted by Indra (slayer of the demon Paka)and others,

SOka mOha bhayaharaNaM - the destroyer of sorrow,delusion and fear,

bhava taraNam - the one who enables thecrossing of (the ocean) of worldly existence,

caraNam

Sankha cakra gadA padmavana mAlaM - the who bears a conch, discus, mace, lotus and a Vanamala (garlandof wild flowers),

vENu gAna lOlaM - the one revelling in themusic of the flute,

kRpA-AlavAlaM - the respository of mercy,

kankaNa kEyUra makuTamaNDita - the one decked with bracelets, armlets and crown,

kamanIya kanaka-mayacElam - the one with a pleasing goldengarment,

pankaja-Asana-Adi dEvamahitaM - the one venerated by the lotus-seated Brahma and other gods,

SrI guru guhavihitaM - the one understood byGuruguha,

ramA sahitaM - the one in the company ofLakshmi (Ramaa),

pankaja daLanayanaM - the one whose eyesare like lotus petals,

vaTa SayanaM - the one reclining on abanyan (leaf),

guru pavanapura-adhISaM - the lord ofGuruvayur,

lOka-ISam - the lord of the world

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KaruNa ceyvAn endu tAamasam

Ragam: Shree (22th mela janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shree_(Carnatic_raga)

ARO: S R2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 P D2 N2 P M1 R2 G2 R2 S ||

Note: Alt version is sung inYadukula Kamboji

Talam: Adi

Composer: Irayimman Thampi (on the deity at GuruvAyUr)

Version: P Jayachandran (Youtube Original); and Dr. GS Balamurali

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: (Lookingthrough my periscope)

Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj13HEQBdeg

Audio MP3 Class: http://www.shivkumar.org/music/karunachaivanenthu-class.mp3

KaruNa ceyvAn entu tAamasam KrishNA,

KazhalinE kai tozhunnEn

Anupallavi

sharaNAgathanmArkkishTa varadAnam ceytu cemmE,

GuruvAyurpuram tannil maruvumakhila durita haraNa bhagawan

CaraNams

gurutara bhavasindhau duritasancayamAkum,

tiratannil muzhukunna naragathikkavalambam,

marakata maNivaNNan hari tannE ennum tava, ( maNivarNan)

carita varNNanaN^N^aLil sakala munikaL paravatarivanadhUna.

Meaning: (ChatGPT Plus (with author edits))

The composer and musician,irayimman Thampi (also known as iravivarman) (1783--1856) was the uncle ofMaharaja SwAthi tirumAL (1813-1846) of the ThiruvAnkUr kingdom. The song underconsideration, “KaruNa ceyVAn endu” is in praise of the deity at the temple inGuruvAyUr. This song is rich in devotional and symbolic language, referencingGuruvayoorappan Krishna and his attributes.

P: Sahityam: KaruNa ceyvAn entu tAamasam KrishNA, KazhalinE kaitozhunnEn

Meaning: "Why thedelay in showing compassion, Krishna? I bow at your feet with my hands."

"KaruNa ceyvAn entu tAamasamKrishNA" - "Krishna, why do you delay in showing compassion?"

KaruNa: Compassion

ceyvAn: (to) do, perform

entu: why

tAamasam: delay,laziness

KrishNA: Krishna

"KazhalinE kaitozhunnEn" - "I bow at your feet with my hands."

KazhalinE: (at your)feet

kai: hands

tozhunnEn: I bow

A Summary: "O Lord residing in Guruvayoor, you grant thedesired boons to those who seek refuge in you, removing all their sins."

Sahityam: sharaNAgathanmArkkishTa varadAnam ceytu cemmE,

Meaning "You indeed grant the desired boons to those whoseek refuge."

sharaNAgathanmArkk: tothose who seek refuge

ishTa: desired

varadAnam: boon-giving

ceytu: doing

cemmE: in the place ofGuruvayoor

Sahityam: GuruvAyurpuram tannil maruvumakhila durita haraNabhagawan

Meaning: "O Lord residing in Guruvayoor, you remove allsins."

GuruvAyurpuram:Guruvayoor (a place)

tannil: in that

maruvum: residing

akhila: all

durita: sins, evils

haraNa: remover

bhagawan: Lord

C2 Summary:"In the heavy ocean of existence, wheresins accumulate, you are the refuge for those immersed in life's hardships.Your emerald-hued form, O Hari, is always revered in the tales recounted bysages, who consider you the supreme deity."

Sahityam: gurutara bhavasindhau duritasancayamAkum,

Meaning:"In the serious ocean of existence, accumulatingsins."

gurutara: heavy, serious

bhavasindhau: in theocean of existence

duritasancayamAkum:accumulating sins

Sahityam: tiratannil muzhukunna naragathikkavalambam,

Meaning: "A refuge for those immersed in it, akin tohell."

tiratannil: in the shore

muzhukunna: immersed

naragathikkavalambam:refuge for hell-bound

Sahityam: marakata maNivaNNan hari tannE ennum tava,

Meaning: "Your emerald-colored form, Hari, isalways."

marakata: emerald

maNivaNNan: colored

hari: Hari (Krishna)

tannE: indeed

ennum: always

tava: your

Sahityam: carita varNNanaN^N^aLil sakala munikaLparavatarivanadhUna.

Meaning: "Considered supreme by all sages in theirdescriptions of your deeds."

carita: deeds

varNNanaN^N^aLil: indescribing

sakala: all

munikaL: sages

paravatarivanadhUna:consider you supreme

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Maa Jaanaki

Ragam: Kambodhi (Kamboji){28th Melakartha (Harikambodhi) janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kambhoji

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P D2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S N3 P D2 S ||

Talam: Deshadi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Semmangudi & Ram Kaushik (Original YouTube)

Lyrics: TyagarajaVaibhavam

Meanings: TK Govinda Rao book, TyagarajaVaibhavam, ChatGPT

Pallavi:

mA jAnaki cETTa paTTaga maharAjav(ai)tivi

Anupallavi:

rAja rAja vara rAjIv(A)ksha vinu

rAvaN(A)ri(y)ani rAjillu kIrtiyu (mA)

Charanam:

kAnak(E)gi Ajna mIraka mAy(A)kAram(u)nici Sikhi centanE(y)uNDi

dAnavuni veNTanE cani aSOka taru mUlan(u)NDi

vAni mATalaku kOpaginci kaNTa vadhiyincakanE(y)uNDi

SrI nAyaka yaSamu nIkE kalga jEya lEdA tyAgarAja paripAla(mA)

Meaning: It is due to having clasped (“battaga”) thehand (“chetta”) of our JANAKI in wedlock (literally take hand in marriage, Youbecame (“vaitivi”) great and famous (“maharaja”).

Word-by-Word: mA – Our ;

jAnaki - Janaki (Sita) ;

cETTa - Clasped, referring to the act of holding hands in wedlock

paTTaga - In the act of, or as a result of

maharAjav(ai)tivi - Became a great king

A – That ; rAja – King ; rAja - Of kings (emphasizingsuperiority)

Meaning: O King of Kings (“Rajaraaja”)! Let me tell you(“vinu”), the one with beautiful eyes (“Rajeevaksha”) this. You owe your fame(“keerthiyu”) as the Vanquisher of mighty Ravana (“ravanaariyani”) to the greatgood (“raajillu”) fortune of havingclasped the hand of Janaki!
Word-by-Word: vara - Best, excellent ;

rAjIv(A)ksha - Lotus-eyed (Lord Rama) ;

vinu - Listen, or let me tell you

rAvaN(A)ri(y)ani- Enemy of Ravana ;

rAjillu - Great good fortune ;

kIrtiyu – Fame ; (mA) – Our

Meaning: C: She accompanied you to the forests(“kanakeki”), then obeying your command, she entrusted her real Self to thecare of the fire-God (“Yagna meraka” and “Sikhi Chentane Yundi”)) allowing a ashadow form of hers(“maayakaaramunichi”) to be carried away by Ravana to Lanka

Word-by-Word: kAnak(E)gi – Proceeding with (Egi) you to the forest (kanaku);

Ajna – Command ;

mIraka – You (i.e. without disobeying yourcommand) ;

mAy(A)kAram(u)nici – Donning (unici) a form (AkAramu) of illusion (mAyA) which went with RAvanA.

Sikhi – Fire-God ;

centanE(y)uNDi - remained close (with thefire-god)

Meaning: Having gone (cani) (in shadow form) along with(veNTanE) rAvaNa – the demon (dAnavuni), remaining (uNDi) at lanka under(mUlanu) (literally at the root) (mUlanuNDi) the aSOka tree (taru),

Word-by-Word: dAnavuni - Demon (referring to Ravana) ;

veNTanE – Immediately ; cani – Killed ;

aSOka -Ashoka (a garden) ;

taru – Tree ;

mUlan(u)NDi - In thepresence of

Meaning: … by notreducing him (rAvaNa) to ashes (vadhiyincakanE uNDi) (literally not slaying)(vadhiyincakanEyuNDi) by her eyes (kaNTa) by getting enraged (kOpaginci) by his(vAni) words (mATalaku)… didn’t she bring you great fame?

Word-by-Word: vAni - Her (referring to Sita); mATalaku - To the words ; kOpaginci – Angered ; kaNTa -Eyes

vadhiyincakanE(y)uNDi - Not killing, i.e.not reducing him to ashes.

Meaning: OConsort (nAyaka) of lakshmI (SrI)! did She not (lEdA) indeed bring (kalga jEya)(literally produce) great fame (yaSamu) to You (nIkE)

{. … by not reducing him (rAvaNa) to ashes (vadhiyincakanE uNDi)(literally not slaying) (vadhiyincakanEyuNDi) by her eyes (kaNTa) by gettingenraged (kOpaginci) by his (vAni) words (mATalaku)? …}

O Nourisher (paripAla) of this tyAgarAja! You attained greatness becauseyou married our Mother jAnaki!!

Word-by-Word: SrI - Goddess (referring to Lakshmi or Sita) ;

nAyaka – Leader (or husband) ;

yaSamu – Fame ; nIkE - Only for you

kalga –Becomes ;

jEya – Win ; lEdA –Or ;

tyAgarAja- Tyagaraja (the poet) ;

paripAla – Protect ; (mA) - Our

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SrI pArtha sArathinA

Ragam: Suddha Dhanyasi (22nd Melakartha (Kharaharapriya) Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udayaravichandrika

ARO: S G2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 P M G2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Muthuswami Dikshitar

Version: Ram Kaushik (Youtube Original)

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: (GuruGuha Vaibham)

Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwdAIbnilvg

Audio MP3 Class: http://www.shivkumar.org/music/sriparthasarathina-class.mp3

SrI pArtha sArathinA pAlitO-asmi-ahaM sadA

samashTi caraNam

gOpa strI mOhita vENu gAnEna

SrI rukmiNI mana-ullAsa karaNEna

Madhyama Kala Sahityam:

prapanca-Arti hara dAna nipuNa -

vaikuNTha sthitEna

tumburu nArada nutEna

guru guha sammOditEna

Meaning Courtesy: (GuruGuha Vaibham, and ChatGPT (with edits))

The Pallavi, "SrIpArtha sArathinA pAlitO-asmi-ahaM sadA," expresses a deep reverence andgratitude towards Lord Krishna, who is addressed as the noble charioteer(Sarathi) of Arjuna (Partha). The speaker affirms a constant sense of beingprotected by Krishna, indicating a personal and enduring connection with thedivine.

"gOpa strI mOhita vENugAnEna" highlights Krishna's alluring flute-playing that mesmerizes theGopis (cowherd women), showcasing his power to captivate hearts through music.

"SrI rukmiNImana-ullAsa karaNEna" speaks of Krishna's queen, Rukmini, whose heartoverflows with joy due to Krishna's actions, reflecting his role as a source ofhappiness for his devotees.

"prapanca-Arti haradAna nipuNa - vaikuNTha sthitEna" describes Krishna as a skilledbenefactor who removes worldly sorrows, situated in Vaikuntha, his divineabode, emphasizing his cosmic role as a caretaker of the universe.

"tumburu nAradanutEna" refers to the celestial sages Tumburu and Narada, who praiseKrishna, suggesting his exalted status in the heavens.

"guru guhasammOditEna" indicates that Krishna pleases even the divine teacher Guha(Kartikeya), further underlining the universal reverence for Krishna's divineplay and wisdom.

Sahityam: SrI pArtha sArathinA pAlitO-asmi-ahaM sadA

Meaning: pAlitO-asmi-ahaM– I am protected

SrI pArtha sArathinA –by Lord Parthasarathi, the charioteer of Arjuna(Partha),

sadA – always.

SrI - Revered or holy

pArtha - Referring toArjuna, a major character in the Indian epic Mahabharata

sArathinA - By thecharioteer

pAlitO-asmi-ahaM - I amprotected or taken care of

sadA – Always

samashTi caraNam

Sahityam: gOpa strI mOhita vENu gAnEna

gOpa strI mOhita vENu gAnEna - (By) the one who enchants the Gopika womenwith the music of the flute,

gOpa - Cowherd(referring to Krishna)

strI - Women

mOhita - Enchanted orcaptivated

vENu - Flute

gAnEna - By the music orsong

Sahityam: SrI rukmiNI mana-ullAsa karaNEna

SrI rukmiNI mana-ullAsakaraNEna – the one who delights the heart of Goddess Rukmini,

SrI rukmiNI - ReveredRukmini, a principal queen of Krishna

mana - Heart or mind

ullAsa - Joy or delight

karaNEna - By causing ordoing

Madhyama Kala Sahityam:

Sahityam: prapanca-Arti hara dAna nipuNa -

Sahityam: vaikuNTha sthitEna

prapanca-Arti hara – theremover of the sorrows of the world,

dAna nipuNa – the expertin giving(desired objects),

vaikuNTha sthitEna- the one who dwells in Vaikuntha,

prapanca - World oruniverse

Arti hara - Remover ofsuffering

dAna - Gift orbenevolence

nipuNa - Expert orskilled

vaikuNTha - The heavenlyabode of Lord Vishnu (Krishna)

sthitEna - Residing inor situated

Sahityam: tumburu nArada nutEna

Sahityam: guru guha sammOditEna

tumburu nArada nutEna –the one extolled by the sages Tumburu and Narada,

guru guha sammOditEna –the one well-pleased with Guruguha.

tumburu - A celestialmusician

nArada - A divine sageand musician

nutEna - Praised orworshipped by

guru - Teacher or master

guha - Another name forLord Kartikeya, a Hindu deity

sammOditEna - Pleasingor delighting

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PavanAtmajAgaccha

Ragam: Nattai (36th Mela janya ragam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nata_(raga) ARO: S R3 G3 M1 P D3 N3 S || AVA: S N3 P M1 G3 M R3 S ||

Talam: Khanda Chapu (Jhampa)

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: Ram Kaushik

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: (GuruGuha Vaibham)

Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvS7VzLajaA

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Pallavi:

pavanAtmajAgaccha pari-pUrNa svaccha

paramAtma puccha pAhi mAM jaya jaya

Anupallavi

nava vyAkaraNa nipuNa nava vidhAntaHkaraNa

Siva rAma hari kRshNa SrI guru guha smaraNa

caraNam

kapaTa vAnara vEsha kAvya nATaka tOsha

kapi yUtha paripOsha kamanIya bhAsha

apagatAkhila dOsha hata rAkshasASEsha

upanishatpada ghOsha udita mitra dvEsha

Madhyama kAla sAhityam:

abhi-rUpa maNi bhUsha ripu jaya bala viSEsha

japa samAdhyabhilAsha aparimita santOsha

Meaning Courtesy: (GuruGuha Vaibham, and ChatGPT (with edits))

Pallavi: It invokesPavanatmaja (Hanuman), the son of the wind, asking him to come and protect thesinger. "Pavana-Atmaja-Agaccha" means "Son of the Wind,come"; "Pari-Purna Svaccha Paramatma" refers to the pure,complete supreme soul; and "Puccha Pahi Mam Jaya Jaya" is a call forprotection and victory.

Anupallavi: This sectionrefers to Hanuman's profound knowledge of grammar and philosophy, invoking thenames of Shiva, Rama, Krishna, and Guru Guha (a name for Kartikeya, another sonof Shiva) in a devotional context.

Charanam: This part depictsHanuman's deceptive monkey form, his role in the epic Ramayana, his eloquence,and his freedom from all flaws. It also describes his triumph over demons, hismastery of the Upanishads, and his eternal contentment and desire formeditation and chanting.

Sahityam: P: pavanAtmajAgaccha pari-pUrNa svaccha

Meaning: pavana-Atmaja- O son of Vayu (the God of wind)!

Agaccha- Come!

pari-pUrNa- O Complete one!

svaccha- O Pure one!

Sahityam: paramAtma puccha pAhi mAM jaya jaya

Meaning: parama-Atmapuccha - O Ultimate embodiment of the supreme being!

pAhimAM - Protect me!

jayajaya - Victory to you! Victory to you!

Sahityam: A: nava vyAkaraNa nipuNa nava vidhAntaHkaraNa

Meaning: nava vyAkaraNanipuNa - O expert in the nine grammar books!

navavidha-antaHkaraNa - O one with the nine-fold (devotion in your) heart,

Sahityam: Siva rAma hari kRshNa SrI guru guha smaraNa

Meaning: O one evoked by(remembered by – Smarana) Shiva, Rama, Vishnu (Hari Sri Krishna) and Sri Guruguha!

Sahityam: C: kapaTa vAnara vEsha kAvya nATaka tOsha

Meaning: kapaTa vAnaravEsha - O one in the deceptive form of a monkey!

kAvyanATaka tOsha - O one pleased with poetry and drama!

Sahityam: kapi yUtha paripOsha kamanIya bhAsha

Meaning: kapi yUthaparipOsha - O nourisher of the Vanara army!

kamanIyabhAsha - O one of eloquent, beautiful speech!

Sahityam: apagatAkhila dOsha hata rAkshasASEsha

Meaning: apagata-akhiladOsha - O one who has removed all defects!

hatarAkshasa-aSEsha - O one who killed all the Rakshasas!

Sahityam: upanishatpada ghOsha udita mitra dvEsha

Meaning: upanishad-padaghOsha - O one proclaimed in the words of the Upanishads!

uditamitra dvEsha - O adversary of the rising sun!

Sahityam: abhi-rUpa maNi bhUsha ripu jaya bala viSEsha

Meaning: abhi-rUpa maNibhUsha - O one adorned with lovely jewels!

ripujaya bala viSEsha - O one who has ( and gives) strength for victory overenemies!

Sahityam: japa samAdhyabhilAsha aparimita santOsha

Meaning: japa samAdhi-abhilAsha - O one who desiresJapa(chanting of names) and Samadhi (meditative trance),

aparimitasantOsha - O one with unlimited bliss!

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SrI rAja gOpAla

Ragam: Saveri(15th Melakartha MayamalavagowlaJanyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saveri

ARO: S R1 M1 P D1S ||

AVA: S N3 D1 P M1 G3 R1S ||

Talam: Adi(2 kalai)

Composer: MuthuswamyDikshitar

Version: HyderabadBrothers (YoutubeOriginal)
Lyrics / Meanings Courtesy: Guru Guha Vaibhavam and Guruguhamrta YouTube Videoon Mannargudi

YouTubeClass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLrm8kLF9CE

Pallavi:

SrI rAjagOpAla bAla

SRngAralIla Srita jana pAla

Anupallavi

dhIrAgragaNyadIna SaraNya

cArucampakAraNya dakshiNa –

madhyamakAla sAhityam:

dvArakApuri nilaya

viSishTAdvaitAdvaitAlayamAM pAlaya

CaraNam

smErAnanasEvaka caturAnana nArAyaNa

tArakadivya nAma pArAyaNa kRta -

nAradAdinuta sArasa pAda

sadA mOdanArI vEsha dhara

vAma bhAgamurArE SrI vidyA rAja harE

SrI rukmiNIsatya bhAmA Srita

pArSvayugaLa kambu jaya gaLa

madhyamakAla sAhityam:

nIrasaMpUrNa haridrA nadI -

tIramahOtsava vaibhava mAdhava

mAra janakanata Suka sanaka janaka

vIra guru guha mahita ramA sahita

Meaning: (Courtesy: GuruGuha Vaibhavam)

Sahityam: SrI rAja gOpAla bAla SRngAra lIla Srita janapAla

SrI rAja gOpAlabAla - O child Rajagopala!

SRngAra lIla - O one of attractiveplayful activities!

Srita jana pAla - O protector of those who havecome seeking refuge!

Anupallavi

Sahityam: dhIrAgragaNya dIna SaraNya cAru campakAraNya dakshiNa–

dhIra-agragaNya - O foremost among the wise andbrave,

dIna SaraNya - O one affording shelter tothe destitute !

cAru campaka-araNyadakshiNa dvArakA puri nilaya - O resident of the beautiful Champaka forest (Mannargudi)known as the Dwarakapuri of the South!

Sahityam: dvArakA puri Nilaya viSishTAdvaitAdvaitAlaya mAM pAlaya

cAru campaka-araNyadakshiNa dvArakA puri nilaya - O resident of the beautiful Champaka forestknown as the Dwarakapuri of the South!

viSishTa-advaita-advaita-Alaya- O haven to both Vishishtadvaita andAdvaita schools of philosophy,

mAM pAlaya - Protect me!

CaraNam

Sahityam: smErAnana sEvaka caturAnana nArAyaNa

smEra-Anana - O one with a smilingface!

sEvaka catura-Anana - O one to whom the four-facedBrahma is himself a servant!

nArAyaNa - O Narayana!

Sahityam: tAraka divya nAma pArAyaNa kRta –

Sahityam: nAradAdi nuta sArasa pAda

O one praised by Naradaand others who chant your divine names which enable crossing (the ocean ofWorldly Existence)!

sArasa pAda - O one with lotus-likefeet!

Sahityam: sadA mOda nArI vEsha dhara

Sahityam: vAma bhAga murArE SrI vidyA rAja harE

sadA mOda - O ever-blissful one!

nArI vEsha dhara vAmabhAga - O one whose left half is feminine!

mura-arE - O slayer of the demonMura!

SrI vidyA rAja harE - O Hari who is SrividyaRajagopala!

Sahityam: SrI rukmiNI satya bhAmA Srita

Sahityam: pArSva yugaLa kambu jaya gaLa

SrI rukmiNI satya bhAmASrita pArSva yugaLa - O one at whose two sides Rukmini and Satyabhama are heldin embrace!

kambu jaya gaLa - O one whose neck surpasses aconch (in shapeliness and beauty)!

madhyama kAla sAhityam:

Sahityam: nIra saMpUrNa haridrA nadI -

Sahityam: tIra mahOtsava vaibhava mAdhava

nIra saMpUrNa haridrAnadI-tIra mahA-utsava vaibhava - O one whose enjoys the grandeur of the greatfestivities on the banks of the water-filled Haridra-nadi tank,

mA-dhava - O husband of Lakshmi (Ma)!

Sahityam: mAra janaka nata Suka sanaka janaka

Sahityam: vIra guru guha mahita ramA sahita

mAra janaka - O father of Manmatha!

nata Suka sanakajanaka - O one saluted by thesages Shuka, Sanaka and Janaka,

vIra guru guhamahita - O one esteemed by thebrave Guruguha!

ramA sahita - O one in the company ofGoddess Lakshmi (Ramaa)!

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mitri bhAgyamE

Ragam: Kharaharapriya (22nd mela kartha)

Kharaharapriya - Wikipedia

Arohana: S R2G2 M1 P D2 N2 S ||
Avarohana: S N2 D2 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer:Tyagaraja

Version: RamKaushik (Youtube Original)

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Pallavi:

mitri bhAgyamE bhAgyamu manasA sau(mitri)

Anupallavi:

citra ratna-maya SEsha talpam(a)ndu

sItA patini unici(y)Ucu sau(mitri)

Charanam:

bAguga vinta rAgamulan(A)lApamu

sEyaga mEnu pulakarincaga

tyAgarAja nutuDagu SrI rAmuni

tatv(A)rthamunu pogaDi jucu sau(mitri)

Meaning: Courtesy TyagarajaVaibhavam: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/07/thyagaraja-kriti-mitri-bhaagyamae-raga.html

Sahityam: mitri bhAgyamE bhAgyamumanasA sau(mitri)

Meaning: O My Mind (manasA)! The fortune (bhAgyamE) oflakshmaNa - son of mitrA – sumitrA (mitrA) (saumitri) is indeed the realfortune (bhAgyamu).

mitri:friend

bhAgyamE:is indeed the fortune

bhAgyamu:fortune

manasA:by the mind

sau(mitri):Sumitra's son (refers to Lakshmana, brother of Rama)

Sahityam: citra ratna-maya SEshatalpam(a)ndu

Meaning: A O My Mind! The fortune of lakshmaNa, who saw thelord sitting on

thepretty (citra) gem-studded (ratna-maya) couch (talpamu) (talpamandu) of SEshaand gently rocking (Ucu) (uniciyUcu) it,

citra:wonderful

ratna-maya:gem-filled

SEsha:of the serpent king (Ananta, on whom Vishnu rests)

talpam(a)ndu:on the bed

Sahityam: sItA patini unici(y)Ucusau(mitri)

Meaning: … Lakshmana, who has the privilege of seating (unici)the Lord SrI rAma – Consort (patini) of sItA – on (andu)

sItA:Sita (wife of Rama)

patini:as the wife

unici(y)Ucu:having made

sau(mitri):Sumitra's son (Lakshmana)

Sahityam: C: bAguga vintarAgamulan(A)lApamu

Meaning: C The fortune of lakshmaNa,

who,while exposition (AlApamu) of exquisite (vinta) rAgAs (rAgamulanu)(rAgamulanAlApamu) is nicely (bAguga)

bAguga:beautifully

vinta:heard

rAgamulan:ragas (melodies)

AlApamu:exposition

Sahityam: sEyaga mEnupulakarincaga

Meaning: such that he (lakshmaNa) experiences horripilation(mEnu pulakarincaga) (literally bodily horripilation),

sEyaga:while doing

mEnu:body

pulakarincaga:thrilled

Sahityam: tyAgarAja nutuDagu SrIrAmuni

Sahityam: tatv(A)rthamunu pogaDijucu sau(mitri)

Meaning: performed (sEyaga) (by tyAgarAja), … appreciates(pogaDi jucu) (literally praise) the true purport (tatva arthamunu) (tatvArthamunu)of SrI rAma (rAmuni) – praised (nutuDagu) by this tyAgarAja – is indeed thereal fortune of Lakshmana.

tyAgarAja:Tyagaraja (the composer, also a name for Lord Shiva, here referring to thesaint-composer)

nutuDagu:praised

SrIrAmuni: Lord Rama

tatv(A)rthamunu:the true meaning

pogaDi:praising

jucu:saw

sau(mitri):Sumitra's son (Lakshmana)

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shenNdil ANDavan

Ragam: Kharaharapriya{22th melakartha ragam}

Kharaharapriya - Wikipedia

Arohana: S R2 G2 M1 P D2 N2 S ||
Avarohana: S N2 D2 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: PapanasamSivan

Version: Ram Kaushik (YouTube Original)
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Pallavi:

shenNdil ANDavanshiva kumaran sEvaDi paNivOmE tiru

Anupallavi:

undik-kamalap-perumAntirumAl marugan Arumukhan

Charanam:

vElan vaLLidevAnai lOlan tAL tozhum anbar bAlaka murugan kOla mayil vAhana karuNAlavAlashIlan guha perumAn rAmadAsan agham vaLar SaNmukhap-perumAn

Meaning: (ChatGPT Plus with edits by author):

Pallavi (P):

Sahityam: "shenNdil ANDavan shiva kumaran sEvaDi paNivOmE tiru"

Meaning: "We will worship the holy feet of Lord Muruga, theruler of Thiruchendur and the son of Shiva."

shenNdil: referring to Thiruchendur, a town known for its Murugan temple

ANDavan: the ruler or lord

shiva kumaran: son of Shiva

sEvaDi: feet

paNivOmE: we will worship

tiru: holy or sacred

Anupallavi (A):

Sahityam: "undik-kamalap-perumAn tirumAl marugan Arumukhan"

Meaning: "Lord Muruga, known as Arumukhan, is the nephew ofLord Vishnu, who reclines on the banyan leaf."

undik-kamalap-perumAn: the one who reclines on the banyan leaf (referringto Lord Vishnu)

tirumAl: another name for Lord Vishnu

marugan: nephew of

Arumukhan: the six-faced one

Charanam (C):

Sahityam: "vElan vaLLi devAnai lOlan tAL tozhum anbar bAlaka murugan”.

Meaning: "Lord Muruga, the bearer of the Vel, beloved ofValli and Devanai, worshipped by his devoted followers.

vElan: the bearer of the Vel (spear)

vaLLi devAnai lOlan: the beloved of Valli and Devanai

tAL tozhum anbar bAlaka: worshipped by devoted followers

murugan: Lord Muruga

Sahityam: ”kOla mayil vAhana karuNAlavAla shIlan guha perumAn rAmadAsan agham vaLarSaNmukhap-perumAn"

Meaning: ”He rides abeautiful peacock. He is full of compassion and virtue, known as Guha, thegreat one. He is the remover of sins, the six-faced lord."

kOla mayil vAhana: the one with the beautiful peacock as his vehicle

karuNAlavAla: full of compassion

shIlan: virtuous

guha: another name for Muruga, meaning 'cave'

perumAn: the great one

rAmadAsan agham vaLar: remover of Ramadasa's sins

SaNmukhap-perumAn: the six-faced lord

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tAyE yashodE

Ragam: Thodi{8th melakartha ragam}

ARO: S R1G2 M1 P D1 N2 S ||

AVA: SN2 D1 P M1 G2 R1 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: OotukkaaDuVenkaTasubbaiyyar

Version: Ram Kaushik (YouTube Original)
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Pallavi:

tAyE yashOdEundan Ayar kulattuditta mAyan gOpAlakrSNan sheyyum jAlattai kELaDi

Anupallavi:

taiyalE kELaDi undanpaiyanai pOlavE inda vaiyaghattil oru piLLai ammamma nAn kaNDadillai

caraNam

C1: kAlinil shilambu konja kaivaLai kulunga muttumAlaigaL ashaiyat-teru vAshalil vndAn kAlashaivum kaiyashaivum tALamODishainduvara nIla vaNNak-kaNNanivan nartanamADinAn bAlanenru tAvi aNaittEn aNaittaennai mAlaiyiTTavan pOl vAyil muttamiTTANDi bAlanallaDi un maghan jAlam mighasheyyum krSNan nAlu pErgaL kETka sholla nANamighavAgudaDi

Meaning: (Courtesy: karnatik.com: http://www.karnatik.com/c1446.shtml;

P: Oh mother (“tAyE”) yasodha! Please listen to (“kELaDi”) the mischievous plays andtricks (“jAlattai”) thatyour son (“undanmAyan”), this krishna (“gOpAlakrSNan”) plays (“sheyyum”) on us (“sheyyum”), who is born in your vraj kulam (“Ayar kulat-uditta”).

Sahityam: tAyE yashOdE undan Ayar kulattuditta

P: Oh mother (“tAyE”) yasodha! (your son) who is born in your vraj kulam(“Ayar kulat-uditta”).

Sahityam: mAyan gOpAlakrSNan sheyyum jAlattai kELaDi

Please listen to (“kELaDi”) the mischievous plays and tricks (“jAlattai”) that your son (“undan mAyan”), this krishna (“gOpAlakrSNan”) plays (“sheyyum”) on us (“sheyyum”),

A: Oh young lady (“taiyalE”), please hear (“kELaDi”), I have not seen such amischievous (“ammammanAn kaNDadillai”) boy (“oru piLLai”) equal to (“pOlavE”) your (“undan”) son (“paiyanai”) krishna in this world (“inda vaiyaghattil”). Oh, what anextent of nuisance from him.

Sahityam: taiyalE kELaDi undan paiyanai pOlavE

A: Oh young lady (“taiyalE”), please hear (“kELaDi”), I have not seen such a mischievous (“ammamma nAn kaNDadillai”) boy (“oru piLLai”) equal to (“pOlavE”) your (“undan”) son (“paiyanai”) krishna

Sahityam: inda vaiyaghattil oru piLLai ammamma nAn kaNDadillai

… I have not seen such amischievous (“ammamma nAn kaNDadillai”) boy (“oru piLLai”) in this world (“inda vaiyaghattil”). Oh, what an extent of nuisance from him.

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bhajanasEya rAdA

Ragam: Dharmavathi{59th Melakartha raga}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dharmavati

ARO: S R₂G₂ M₂ P D₂ N₃ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₂ G₂ R₂ S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer:Mysore Vasudevaacharya

Version: Ram Kaushik (Youtube Original)
Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Meanings Courtesy: ChatGPT Plus, with edits by author!

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Pallavi:

bhajanasEya rAdAO manasA shrI rAmuni

Anupallavi:

aja bhavEndrAdinutuni sujanAvana lOluni

Charanam:

paranArIsahOdaruni paripUrNa kAmuni dharaNijA manOharuni para vAsudEvuni

caraNa janadhAruni sarasIruha nEtruni niravadhi sukhadAyakuni paramAtmuni bhakta pAluni

Meaning: (Credit: ChatGPT Plus, with edits by author!)

Pallavi (P):

The Pallavi invites themind to worship Lord Rama, emphasizing his auspicious nature. It sets the tonefor the composition, focusing on the devotion and adoration of Lord Rama, acentral figure in Hinduism, revered for his righteousness and virtue.

BhajanasEya:"worthy of worship"

Radha: wont you

O manasa: "Omind"

Sri Ramuni: "theauspicious Lord Rama"

Anupallavi (A):

The Anupallavi describesLord Rama as the unborn (eternal), praised by Indra and other gods. He isdepicted as a protector of the virtuous and someone eagerly desired or soughtafter by devotees. This section enriches the image of Rama as a divine figure,worthy of worship not just by humans but also by celestial beings.

Aja: "unborn"(referring to Lord Shiva)

Bhava: "worldlyexistence" or "birth and death cycle"

Indradi: "by Indraand other gods"

Nutuni:"praised"

Sujanavana:"protector of the good-hearted" or "refuge of the virtuous"

Loluni: "one who isdesirous or eager"

Charanam (C):

In the Charanam, thecomposition delves into various aspects of Lord Rama's life and attributes. Itrefers to his relationship with his wife Sita (born of the earth), his role asa brother to Lakshmana, and his identity as an incarnation of the supreme deityVasudeva. His enchanting, lotus-like eyes, his role as a bearer of the people'sburdens, and his limitless ability to bestow happiness are highlighted. Theverse culminates by recognizing Rama as the supreme soul and the protector ofhis devotees, encapsulating his divine and compassionate nature.

Paranari:"wife" (refers to Sita)

Sahodaruni:"siblings" (refers to brothers, like Lakshmana)

Paripurna:"complete"

Kamuni: "one whohas desires" (one who completes the desires)

Dharanija: "born ofthe earth" (referring to Sita)

Manoharuni:"enchanter of the mind"

Para Vasudevuni:"the supreme deity Vasudeva"

Charana:"feet"

Jana: "people"

Dharuni:"bearer"

Sarasiruha:"lotus"

Netruni:"eyes"

Niravadhi:"limitless"

Sukhadayakuni:"giver of happiness"

Paramatmuni:"supreme soul"

Bhakta Paluni:"protector of devotees"

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mOhana rAma

Ragam: Mohanam { 28th Melakartha Janya Ragam}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohanam

ARO: S R₂ G3 P D2 S||

AVA: Ṡ D₂ P G3 R2 S||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Ram Kaushik (Original YouTube)

Lyrics & Meanings Courtesy: Tyagaraja Vaibhavam http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/02/thyagaraja-kriti-mohana-rama-raga.html

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Pallavi:

mOhana rAma mukha jita sOma

mudduga palkumA

anupallavi

mOhana rAma modaTi daivamA

mOhamu nIpai monasi(y)unnadirA (mOhana)

caraNam

dhara manuj(A)vatAra mahima vini

sura kinnara kimpurusha vidyAdhara

sura pati vidhi vibhAkara candr(A)dulu

karagucu prEmatO

vara mRga pakshi vAnara tanuvulacE

girini velayu sItA vara cira kAlamu

guri tappaka mai maraci sEvinciri

vara tyAgarAja varad(A)khila jagan(mOhana)

Meaning Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/02/thyagaraja-kriti-mohana-rama-raga.html

Sahityam: P: mOhana rAma mukha jita sOma

mudduga palkumA

Meaning: O Captivating (mOhana) Lord rAma whose face (mukha) vanquishes (jita) the moon (sOma)! Please speak (palkumA) to me charmingly (mudduga).

Sahityam: A: mOhana rAma modaTi daivamA

Meaning: O Captivating (mOhana) Lord rAma - the foremost (modaTi) (literally first) God (daivamA)!

Sahityam: mOhamu nIpai monasi-unnadirA (mOhana)

Meaning: I have been captivated by You (mOhamu nIpai monasiyunnadirA) (literally attraction (mOhamu) towards You (nIpai) has developed (monasi unnadirA) (monasiyunnadirA)).

O Captivating Lord rAma whose face vanquishes the moon! Please speak to me charmingly.

Sahityam: dhara manuja-avatAra mahima vini sura kinnara kimpurusha vidyAdhara

Meaning: Hearing (vini) Your greatness (mahima) of having incarnated (avatAra) as a human being (manuja) (manujAvatAra) in the World (dhara), celestials (sura), kinnara, kimpurusha, vidyAdhara,

Sahityam: sura pati vidhi vibhAkara candra-Adulu karagucu prEmatO

Meaning: ... indra – Lord (pati) of celestials, brahmA (vidhi), Sun (vibhAkara), moon (candra) and others (Adulu) (candrAdulu),

melting (karagucu) with love (prEmatO),

Sahityam: vara mRga pakshi vAnara tanuvulacE girini velayu sItA vara cira kAlamu

Meaning: ... having embodied (tanuvulacE) (literally with bodies) as blessed (vara) animals (mRga), birds (pakshi) and monkeys (vAnara),

O Consort (vara) of sItA shining (velayu) on the Mount (girini) prasravaNa or suvEla!

Sahityam: guri tappaka mai maraci sEvinciri vara tyAgarAja varada-akhila jagan-(mOhana)

Meaning: .. without missing (tappaka) the aim (guri), worshipped (sEvinciri) You for a long (cira) time (kAlamu) bereft of body (mai) consciousness (maraci);

O Great (vara) Bestower of boons (varada) on this tyAgarAja!

O Lord SrI rAma who captivates (mOhana) the whole (akhila) (varadAkhila) Universe (jagat) (jaganmOhana) whose face vanquishes the moon! Please speak to me charmingly.

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Nannu PAlimpa

Ragam: Mohanam { 28th Melakartha Janya Ragam}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohanam

ARO: S R₂ G3 P D2 S ||

AVA: Ṡ D₂ P G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (Original YouTube)
Lyrics & Meanings Courtesy: Tyagaraja Vaibhavam http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/01/thyagaraja-kriti-nanu-paalimpa-raga.html

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Pallavi:

nanu pAlimpa naDaci vaccitivO

nA prANa nAtha

anupallavi

vanaja nayana mOmunu jUcuTa

jIvanam(a)ni nenaruna manasu marmamu telisi (nanu)

caraNam

sura pati nIla maNi nibha tanuvutO

uramuna mutyapu sarula cayamutO

karamuna Sara kOdaNDa kAntitO

dharaNi tanayatO tyAgarAj(A)rcita (nanu)

Meaning Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/01/thyagaraja-kriti-nanu-paalimpa-raga.html

Sahityam: P: nanu pAlimpa naDaci vaccitivO

Meaning: Did You come (vaccitivO) by foot (naDaci) in order to protect (pAlimpa) me (nanu)?

Sahityam: nA prANa nAtha

Meaning: O Lord (nAtha) of my Life (prANa) (literally life-breath)!

Sahityam: A: vanaja nayana mOmunu jUcuTa

Meaning: ...beholding (jUcuTa) Your face (mOmunu) with Lotus (vanaja) Eyes (nayana)

Sahityam: jIvanamu-ani nenaruna manasu marmamu telisi (nanu)

Meaning: Knowing (telisi) the secret (marmamu) of my mind (manasu) that (ani) ...

... is my livelihood (jIvanamu) (jIvanamani),...

O Lord of my Life! did You kindly (nenaruna) come by foot in order to protect me?

Sahityam: C: sura pati nIla maNi nibha tanuvutO

Meaning: With a body (tanuvutO) resembling (nibha) sapphire – indra – Lord (pati) celestials (pati) nIla maNi,

Sahityam: uramuna mutyapu sarula cayamutO

Meaning:... with rows (sarula cayamutO) of pearls (mutyapu) on the chest (uramuna),

Sahityam: karamuna Sara kOdaNDa kAntitO

Meaning: ... with the splendour (kAntitO) of bow kOdaNDa and arrows (Sara) in Your hands (karamuna), and

Sahityam: dharaNi tanayatO tyAgarAja-arcita (nanu)

Meaning: ... with sItA – daughter (tanaya) (tanayatO) of Earth (dharaNi),

O Lord worshipped (arcita) by this tyAgarAja (tyAgarAjArcita)!

O Lord of my Life! did You come by foot in order to protect me?

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Inta Saukhyamani

Ragam: Kapi (22 kharaharapriya janya)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kapi_(raga)

ARO: S R2 M1 P N3 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 N2 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: T V Shankaranarayanan (YouTube Original)

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Pallavi

inta saukhyam(a)ni nE jeppa jAla

entO EmO evariki telusunO

Anupallavi:

dAnta sItA kAnta karuNA

svAnta prEm(A)dulakE telusunu kAni (inta)

Charanam:

svara rAga laya sudhA rasam(a)ndu

vara rAma nAmam(a)nE kaNDa

cakkera miSramu jEsi bhujincE

Sankaruniki telusunu tyAgarAja vinuta (inta)

Meaning: Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/07/thyagaraja-kriti-intha-saukhyamani-raga.html

Sahityam: inta saukhyam(a)ni nE jeppa jAla

Meaning: P: I (nE) am unable (jAla) to express (jeppa) that (ani) it is this much (inta) comfort (saukhyamu) (saukhyamani);

Sahityam: entO EmO evariki telusunO

Meaning: … whoever (evariki) knows (telusunO) as to how much (entO) and how (EmO) it is!

Sahityam: dAnta sItA kAnta karuNA

Meaning: A O Lord of SrI rAma - spouse (kAnta) of sItA! The comfort is known (telusunu) only to those (AdulakE) self-restrained (dAnta) … (dAnta – In some books, this has been taken as an epithet of SrI rAma.)

Sahityam: svAnta prEm(A)dulakE telusunu kAni (inta)

Meaning: … having innate (svAnta) compassion (karuNA) and love (of Lord) (prEma) (prEmAdulakE); otherwise (kAni),

I am unable to express that it is this much comfort; whoever knows as to how much and how it is!

Sahityam: svara rAga laya sudhA rasam(a)ndu

Meaning: … in (andu) the nectarine (sudhA) juice (rasamu) (rasamandu) of (music) svara – rAga – laya;

Sahityam: vara rAma nAmam(a)nE kaNDa

Meaning: … the refined (kaNDa) sugar (cakkera) called (anE) the holy (vara) name (nAmamu) (nAmamanE) of SrI rAma,

Sahityam: cakkera miSramu jEsi bhujincE

Meaning: … who relishes (bhujincE) (literally eats) by mixing (miSramu jEsi) the refined (kaNDa) sugar (cakkera) …

Sahityam: Sankaruniki telusunu tyAgarAja vinuta (inta)

Meaning: … The comfort is known (telusunu) to Lord Sankara (Sankaruniki) …

O Lord praised (vinuta) by this tyAgarAja! I am unable to express that it is this much comfort; whoever knows as to how much and how it is!

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Intha KannAnanda

Ragam: Bilahari (29th Melakartha Janya Ragam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Janya_ragas

ARO: S R₂ G3 P D₂ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N3 D₂ P M₁ G₂ R₂ S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Ram Kaushik (YouTube Original)

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Pallaviintakann(A)nandam(E)mi O rAma rAma

Anupallavi

santa janulak(e)lla sammatiyai(y)uNDu kAni (inta)

caraNam 1

ADucu nAdamuna pADucu eduTa rA

vEDucu manasuna kUDi(y)uNDuTa cAlu (inta)

caraNam 2

SrI hari kIrtanacE dEh(A)di indriya

samUhamula maraci sOhaM-ainadE cAlu (inta)

caraNam 3

nI japamula vELan(I) jagamulu nIvai

rAjillun(a)ya tyAgarAja nuta caritra (inta)

Meaning: Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/06/thyagaraja-kriti-intakanna-ananda-raga.html

P: O Lord SrI rAma! rAma! What else (Emi) is greater bliss (Anandamu) than (kanna) this (inta) (intakannAnandamEmi)?

This will indeed (kAni) be (uNDu) agreed (sammatiyai) (sammatiyaiyuNDu) by all (ella) venerable (santa) people (janulaku) (janulakella) (that nothing else is bliss).

O Lord SrI rAma! rAma! What else is greater bliss than this?

C1:

Dancing (ADucu) and singing (pADucu) to the accompaniment of music (nAdamuna), entreating (vEDucu) You to come (rA) before (eduTa), and

being in union (kUDi uNDuTa) (kUDiyuNDuTa) with You in the mind (manasuna) is enough (cAlu);

O Lord SrI rAma! rAma! What else is greater bliss than this?

C2:

With the (help of) (cE) songs (kIrtana) (kIrtanacE) in praise of SrI hari, being unaware (maraci) (literally forgetting) of the body (dEhA) and (Adi) (dEhAdi) senses (indriya samUhamula) (literally group of sense organs), ‘me becoming Him’ (sOhaM-ainadE) (literally becoming ‘I am verily He’) is indeed enough (cAlu);

O Lord SrI rAma! rAma! What else is greater bliss than bliss?

C3:

O Lord (aya)! At that time (vELanu) of chanting (japamula) Your names (nI) (literally You), these (I) (vELanI) Worlds (jagamulu) would become effulgent (rAjillunu) (rAjillunaya) verily as You (nIvai); O Lord whose exploits (or conduct) (caritra) have been praised (nuta) by this tyAgarAja!

O Lord SrI rAma! rAma! What else is greater bliss than this?

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nannu brOvu lalitA

Ragam: Lalitha { 15th Melakartha Ragam}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalyani_(raga)

ARO: S R₁ G₃ M₁ D₁ N₃ Ṡ||

AVA: Ṡ N₃ D₁ M₁ G₃ R₁ S||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Shyama Shastry

Version: Ram Kaushik (Original YouTube)

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Pallavi:

nannu brOvu lalitA vEgamE cAla

ninnu nera nammi(y)unna-vADu gadA

bhakta kalpa latA

Anupallavi

ninnu vinA evar(u)nnAru gati jananI

ati vEgamE vacci (nannu)

caraNam 4

sumEru madhya nilayE SyAma kRshNuni

sOdarI kaumArI

umA SrI mInAksh(a)mmA SankarI

O mahA rAjnI rakshincuTak(i)di samayamu (nannu)

Meaning: (Courtesy: Shyama Krishna Vaibhavam) : http://syamakrishnavaibhavam.blogspot.com/2011/04/syama-sastry-kriti-nannu-brovu-raga.html

Sahityam: P: nannu brOvu lalitA vEgamE cAla

ninnu nera nammi-unna-vADu gadA bhakta kalpa latA

Meaning: O lalitA! Please protect (brOvu) me (nannu) very (cAla) quickly (vEgamE). Am I not the one (vADu gadA) who has totally (nera) (literally much) trusted (nammi unna) (nammiyunna-vADu) You (ninnu), O Creeper (latA) of wish yielding kalpa tree?

Sahityam: A: ninnu vinA evaru-unnAru gati jananI ati vEgamE vacci (nannu)

Meaning: O Mother (jananI)! Who (evaru) is there (unnAru) (evarunnAru) as my refuge (gati) other than (vinA) You (ninnu)?

Please protect me coming (vacci) very (ati) quickly (vEgamE).

Sahityam: C4: sumEru madhya nilayE

Meaning: O Mother resident (nilayE) in the centre (madhya) of sumEru!

Sahityam: SyAma kRshNuni sOdarI kaumArI

Meaning: O Sister (sOdarI) of vishNu – SyAma kRshNa (kRshNuni)! O kaumArI!

Sahityam: umA SrI mInAkshi-ammA SankarI

Meaning: O umA! O Mother (ammA) mInAkshi (mInAkshammA)! O SankarI!

Sahityam: O mahA rAjnI rakshincuTaku-idi samayamu (nannu)

Meaning: O Great (mahA) Ruler (rAjnI) of the Universe! This (idi) is opportune moment (samayamu) for protecting (rakshincuTaku) (rakshincuTakidi) me.

Please protect me very quickly.

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aDigi sukhamu

Ragam: Madhyamavathi {22nd Melakartha (Kharaharapriya) Janyam}

ARO: S R2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 P M1 R2 S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Ram Kaushik (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhUVulopbC0 )

Meaning Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/09/thyagaraja-kriti-adigi-sukhamu-raga.html

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Pallavi:

aDigi sukhamul(e)vvar(a)nubhavincirirA

Adi mUlamA rAma

Anupallavi:

saDalani pApa timira kOTi sUrya

sArvabhauma sAras(A)ksha sad-guNa ninn(aDigi)

Charanam 4:

nIkE daya puTTi brOtuvO brOvavO

nI guTTu bayalAye

sAkEta dhAma SrI tyAgarAja nuta

svAmi ETi mAya O rAma ninn(aDigi)

Meaning Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/09/thyagaraja-kriti-adigi-sukhamu-raga.html

Sahityam: P: aDigi sukhamulu-(e)vvaru-(a)nubhavincirirA Adi mUlamA rAma

Meaning: O Lord rAma, the primitive (Adi) cause (mUlamA)! Has anyone (evvaru) ever enjoyed (anubhavincirA) comforts (sukhamulu) (sukhamulevvaranubhavincirirA) by entreating (aDigi) You?

Sahityam: A: saDalani pApa timira kOTi sUrya

Meaning: A O Lord who is like a crore (kOTi) Suns (sUrya) in destroying the darkness (timira) of clinging (saDalani) (literally which does not fall off) sins (pApa)!

Sahityam: sArvabhauma sAras(A)ksha sad-guNa ninn(aDigi)

Meaning: O Sovereign Lord of the Universe (sArvabhauma)! O Lotus (sArasa) Eyed (aksha) (sArasAksha)! O Virtuous One (sad-guNa)!

O Lord rAma, the primitive cause! Has anyone ever enjoyed comforts by entreating You (ninnu)?

Sahityam: C1: ASrayinci varam(a)Digina sIta

aDaviki pOnAye

ASara haraNa rakkasi(y)ishTam(a)Dugan-

(a)puDE mukku pOye O rAma ninn(aDigi)

Sahityam: C4: nIkE daya puTTi brOtuvO brOvavO

Meaning: C4 I do not know whether, having (puTTi) (literally arising) mercy (daya) on Your own accord (nIkE), You would protect (brOtuvO) me or not (brOvavO) (literally not protect);

Sahityam: nI guTTu bayalAye

Meaning: Your (nI) secrets (guTTu) have been exposed (bayalAye);

Sahityam: sAkEta dhAma SrI tyAgarAja nuta

Meaning: O Lord (svAmi) residing (dhAma) at ayOdhyA (sAkEta) praised (nuta) by this tyAgarAja!

Sahityam: svAmi ETi mAya O rAma ninn(aDigi)

Meaning: What kind of (ETi) Grand illusion (mAya) is this?

O Lord rAma, the primitive cause! Has anyone ever enjoyed comforts by entreating You (ninnu)?

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yArO ivar yArO

Ragam: Bhairavi (20th Mela Natabhairavi Janyam)

ARO: S G2 R2 G2 M1 P D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Arunachala Kavi

Version: Maharajapuram Santhanam (YouTube Original)

Lyrics: Lakshman Ragde

Meaning courtesy: P.R.Ramachander

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Pallavi:

yArO ivar yArO enna pErO ariyEnE (yArO)

Anupallavi:

kArulAvum shIrulAvum mithilaiyil kannimADam tannil munnE ninravar (yArO)

caraNam:

candra bimba mukha malarAlE ennai tAnE pArkkirAr orukkAlE

anda nALil tondam pOlE urugirAr inda nALil vandu sEvai tarugirAr (yArO)

Meaning: (Courtesy: P R Ramachander)

This krithi is said to be a description of Goddess SitA’s reaction on seeing Lord Ram for the first time. {there is an alternative narrative suggesting that it is the other way, of Lord Ram seeing SiTA for the first time !}

P: Who (“yArO”) ? Who is he (“ivar yArO”) ? What is his name (“enna pErO”) ? , I do not know (“ariyEnE”).

A: All the people in the earth (“kArulAvum”) and heaven (“shIrulAvum”),

Stood before me in (“munnE ninravar”) the maid’s quarters (“kannimADam tannil”) in Mithila (“mithilaiyil”).

C3: With his Moon like (“candra bimba”) flower of a face (“mukha malarAlE”),

He is glancing at me (“pArkkirAr”) only (“ennai tAnE”), right?

Possibly it is due to our past connection (“orukkAlE

anda nALil tondam pOlE urugirAr”), that he is serving me & giving me darshan now (“inda nALil vandu sEvai tarugirAr”).

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Vanga Kadal

(Thiruppavai Paasuram #30)

Ragam: Surutti (28th Melakartha Janyam)

https://www.ragasurabhi.com/carnatic-music/raga/raga--surutti.html

ARO: S R2 M1 P N2 D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 P M1 R2 S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Andal / Kodai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8RKBcinusE )

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp30.html

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Paasuram (Stanza)

vaNGkak katal katain^tha maathavanai kEcavanaith *

thiNGkaL thirumukaththuc cEy izhaiyaar cenRi iRaiNYci *

aNGk ap paRai koNta vaaRRai * aNi puthuvaip

paiNG kamalath thaN theriyal pattarpiraan kOthai conna *

caNGkath thamizh maalai muppathum thappaamE *

iNGk i paricu raippaar IriraNtu maal varaith thOL *

ceNGkaN thirumukaththuc celvath thirumaal aal *

eNGkum thiruvaruL peRRu inpuRuvar empaavaay

Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp30.html

{Additional sites: http://www.asayana.com/religion/18-2/ ; https://www.sadagopan.org/pdfuploads/Thiruppavai-VS.pdf }

Context: Andal's thirty songs contain the cardinal principles of Vaishnava dharma during the month of Marghazhi. Vaishnavas sing these songs to bring peace, prosperity and Divine Grace. Andal assumes the guise of a cowherd girl in these 30 verses. Andal appears intent upon performing a particular religious vow to marry the Lord, thereby obtain His everlasting company, and inviting all her girl-friends to join her. Towards the end we learn that she did not actually perform a religious rite; but is simply praying to be granted the service of the Lord for eternity. She yearns for everlasting happiness and service of the Lord.

Translation By Dr. V.K.S.N. Raghavan

Approaching Him --the Lord Kesavan (of lovely curly locks of hairs) , the Lord Maadhavan ( the husband of Goddess Sri) who (enabled the gods) to churn the seas abounding in ships , and praying to Him , the Young charming damsels (of Gokulam ) with exquisite faces of Moon-like beauty and good ornaments , obtained the unparalleled drum.

Describing their observances , prayer and getting the drum (from the Lord) , GodhA , the foster-daughter of Bhattar PirAn adorned with the cool garlands of fresh lotuses , and a resident of beautiful SrivilliputthUr has composed this ThiruppAvai --sangat Tamizh maalai(Garland of Tamizh songs , sung in group by the devotees of the Lord ; or hailed as the lyric poem in Tamizh of the great Sangam poets and poetesses) consisting of thirty paasurams (equal to the number of Vowels and Consonants of the Tamizh alphabet).Whosoever recites this hymn --referring to the award of paRai , faithfully will get the divine bliss here and hereafter , through the benign grace of the Lord ThirumAl ( Sriya: Pathi) endowed with a supreme , divine form , namely four strong mountain-like shoulders, beautiful face with eyes of reddish hue along with other prosperous glory.

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Emi jEsithE

Ragam: Thodi (8th Melakartha Ragam)

ARO: S R1 G2 M1 P D1 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R1 S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Hyderabad Brothers (Original YouTube)

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/11/thyagaraja-kriti-emi-jesitenemi-raga.html

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Pallavi:

Emi jEsitE(n)Emi SrI rAma svAmi karuNa lEni var(i)lalO

Anupallavi:

kAma mOha dAsulai SrI rAmuni kaTTu teliya lEni vAr(i)lalO(nEmi)

caraNam 5

guruvu tAn(ai)tE(n)Emi kaNTiki mEnu

guruvai tOcitE(n)Emi

vara mantram(a)nyulak(u)padESincitE(n)Emi

vara tyAgarAja nutuni daya lEni vAr(i)lalO(nEmi)

Meaning Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/11/thyagaraja-kriti-emi-jesitenemi-raga.html

Sahithyam: P: Emi jEsitE-Emi

Meaning: Whatever (Emi) one might accomplish (jEsitE)

Sahithyam: SrI rAma svAmi karuNa lEni varu-ilalO

Meaning: … in this World (ilalO), what difference does it make (Emi) (jEsitEnEmi) if he (vAru) (literally they) (vArilalO) do not have (lEni) the grace (karuNa) of Lord (svAmi) SrI rAma?

Sahithyam: A: kAma mOha dAsulai

Meaning: Having become slaves (dAsulai) to desire (kAma) (literally lust), delusion (mOha) (literally obsession) etc.,

Sahithyam: SrI rAmuni kaTTu teliya lEni vAru-ilalO-(Emi)

Meaning: … those who (vAru) do not (lEni) know (teliya) the commandment (kaTTu) (literally bond) of SrI rAma (rAmuni), whatever they might accomplish in this World (ilalO) (vArilalO), what difference does it make?

Sahityam: C5: guruvu tAnu-aitE-Emi

Meaning: Of what avail (Emi) whether one (tAnu) becomes (aitE) (tAnaitEnEmi) a preceptor (guruvu) or

Sahityam: kaNTiki mEnu guruvai tOcitE-Emi

Meaning: Of what avail (Emi) whether one’s body (mEnu) appears (tOcitE) (tOcitEnEmi) splendid (guruvai) to look at (kaNTiki) (literally for eyes), or

Sahityam: vara mantramu-anyulaku-upadESincitE-Emi

Meaning: Of what avail (Emi) whether one initiates (upadESincitE) others (anyulaku) in sacred (vara) syllables (mantramu) (mantramanyulakupadESincitEnEmi))?

Sahityam: vara tyAgarAja nutuni daya lEni vAru-ilalO-(Emi)

Meaning: … those who (vAru) do not have (lEni) the grace (daya) of the sacred (vara) SrI rAma – one who is praised (nutuni) by this tyAgarAja, whatever they might accomplish in this World (ilalO) (vArilalO), what difference does it make (Emi) ?

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Chitran Chiru kAlE

(Thiruppavai Paasuram #29)

Ragam: Malayamarutham (16th Melakartha Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malayamarutam

ARO: S R₁ G₃ P D₂ N₂ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₂ D₂ P G₃ R₁ S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Andal / Kodai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNAa1B7M5AU )

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp29.html

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Paasuram (Stanza)

ciRRaNY ciRu kaalE van^th unnai cEviththu * un

poRRaamarai atiyE pORRum poruL kELaay *

peRRam mEyththu uNNum kulaththil piRan^thu * nI

kuRREval eNGkaLaik koLLaamal pOkaathu *

iRRaip paRai koLvaan anRu kaaN kOvin^thaa *

eRRaikkum Ezh Ezh piRavikkum * un thannOtu

uRROmE aavOm unakkE naam aatceyvOm *

maRRai nam kaamaNGkaL maaRRu El Or empaavaay

Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp29.html

{Additional sites: http://www.asayana.com/religion/18-2/ ; https://www.sadagopan.org/pdfuploads/Thiruppavai-VS.pdf }

Translation By Dr. V.K.S.N. Raghavan

Oh Lord GovindhA! May You listen to us (the cowherd girls) (1) who approach You at the very small hours of the day-dawn , and (2) who bow down to You , the purpose and aim of our singing in praise of Your golden , lotus-like pair of feet. You, who took birth in the race of us,--the cowherds, earning our livelihood by grazing and rearing the herd of cattle , can not deny us the humble (divine) service (to be rendered unto You). Hearken , Oh Lord ! it is not only that we desire to receive the drum (from You) today

(lit. in this sojourn of birth) , but we desire , in fact , that let us be ever --throughout the births , sevens of generations --the kith and kin of You , let us perform all kinds of Kaimkaryams to You alone; You make us rid of other desires !

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kaRavaikaL pin cenRu

(Thiruppavai Paasuram #28)

Ragam: Khamboji (Kambodhi) (28th Melakartha Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kambhoji

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P D2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S (N3 P D2 S) ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Andal / Kodai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAIjfnhnWzg )

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp28.html

Dushyanth Sridhar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEBhqq-y1_A&ab_channel=DushyanthSridhar

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Paasuram (Stanza)

kaRavaikaL pin cenRu kaanam cErn^thu uNpOm *

aRivu onRum illaatha aaykkulaththu * un^thannaip

piRavi peRun^ thanaip puNNiyam yaam utaiyOm *

kuRai onRum illaatha kOvin^thaa * un^ thannOtu

uRavEl namakku iNGku ozhikka ozhiyaathu *

aRiyaatha piLLaikaLOm anpinaal * un^ thannai

ciRu pEr azhaiththanavum cIRi aruLaathE *

iRaivaa! nI thaaraay paRai El Or empaavaay

Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp28.html

{Additional sites: http://www.asayana.com/religion/18-2/ ; https://www.sadagopan.org/pdfuploads/Thiruppavai-VS.pdf }

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Enta RAni Tanakenta

RAGAM-Hari Kambodhi (28th Melakartha raga)

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P D2 N2 S ||

AVO: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

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Pallavi:

enta rAni tanak(e)nta pOni nI

centa viDuva jAla SrI rAma

Anupallavi:

antak(A)ri nI centa jEri

hanumantuDai koluva lEdA (enta)

Charanam 1:

SEshuDu Sivuniki bhUshuDu lakshmaNa

vEshiyai koluva lEdA (enta)

Charanam 2:

SishTuDu mauni varishThuDu goppa

vasishThuDu hituDugA lEdA (enta)

Charanam 3:

nara vara nIkai sura gaNamulu

vAnarulai koluvaga lEdA (enta)

Charanam 4:

Agam(O)ktamagu nI guNamulu SrI

tyAgarAju pADaga lEdA (enta)

Meaning Courtesy: https://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/11/thyagaraja-kriti-entha-raani-raga-hari.html

Sahityam: P: enta rAni tanak(e)nta pOni nI centa viDuva jAla SrI rAma

Meaning: O Lord SrI rAma! Come what may – may whatever (enta) come (rAni) or may whatever (enta) leave (pOni) me (tanaku) (tanakenta) – I shall not (jAla) leave (viDuva) Your (nI) proximity (centa).

Sahityam: A: antak(A)ri nI centa jEri hanumantuDai koluva lEdA (enta)

Meaning: Isn't (lEdA) Lord Siva – Enemy (ari) of Lord of Death (antaka) (antakAri) – serving (koluva) as AnjanEya (hanumantuDai), by joining (centa jEri) (literally coming near) You (nI)?

[O Lord SrI rAma! Come what may, I shall not leave Your proximity.]

Sahityam: C1: SEshuDu Sivuniki bhUshuDu lakshmaNa vEshiyai koluva lEdA (enta)

Meaning: Isn't (lEdA) SEsha (SEshuDu) – the ornament (bhUshuDu) of Lord Siva (Sivuniki) – serving (koluva) You in the garb (vEshiyai) of lakshmaNa?

[O Lord SrI rAma! Come what may, I shall never leave our proximity.]

Sahityam: C2: SishTuDu mauni varishThuDu goppa vasishThuDu hituDugA lEdA (enta)

Meaning: Isn't (lEdA) the great (goppa) vasishTha (vasishThuDu) – the wise (SishTuDu) and the excellent (varishThuDu) among sages (mauni) – there as Your benefactor (or family priest) (hituDugA)?

[O Lord SrI rAma! Come what may, I shall never leave our proximity.]

Sahityam: C3: nara vara nIkai sura gaNamulu vAnarulai koluvaga lEdA (enta)

Meaning: O Best (vara) of men (nara)! Aren't (lEdA) the hordes (gaNamulu) of celestials (sura) serving (koluvaga) You by becoming monkeys (vAnarulai) for Your sake (nIkai)?

[O Lord SrI rAma! Come what may, I shall never leave our proximity.]

Sahityam: C4: Agam(O)ktamagu nI guNamulu SrI tyAgarAju pADaga lEdA (enta)

Meaning: Isn’t (lEdA) this tyAgarAja (SrI tyAgarAju) singing (pADaga) Your (nI) virtues (guNamulu) proclaimed (uktamagu) in the Agamas (AgamOktamagu)?

[O Lord SrI rAma! Come what may, I shall never leave our proximity.]

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maalE! maNi vaNNaa!

(Thiruppavai Paasuram #26)

Ragam: Kunthalavarali (28th Melakartha Janyam)

https://www.ragasurabhi.com/carnatic-music/raga/raga--behag.html

ARO: S M₁ P D₂ N₂ D₂ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₁ S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Andal / Kodai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41KwKfXBU6U)

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp26.html

Dushyanth Sridhar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tctXzeD-5tM&ab_channel=DushyanthSridhar

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Paasuram (Stanza)maalE! maNi vaNNaa! maarkazhi nIraatuvaan *

mElaiyaar ceyvanakaL vENtuvana kEttiyEl *

NYaalaththai ellaam natuNGka muralvana *

paal anna vaNNaththu un paaNYcacanniyamE *

pOlvana caNGkaNGkaL pOyp paatutaiyanavE *

caalap perum paRaiyE pallaaNtu icaippaarE *

kOla viLakkE kotiyE vithaanamE *

aalin ilaiyaay aruL El Or empaavaay

Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp26.html

{Additional sites: http://www.asayana.com/religion/18-2/; https://www.sadagopan.org/pdfuploads/Thiruppavai-VS.pdf}

Context: Andal's thirty songs contain the cardinal principles of Vaishnava dharma during the month of Marghazhi. Vaishnavas sing these songs to bring peace, prosperity and Divine Grace. Andal assumes the guise of a cowherd girl in these 30 verses. Andal appears intent upon performing a particular religious vow to marry the Lord, thereby obtain His everlasting company, and inviting all her girl-friends to join her. Towards the end we learn that she did not actually perform a religious rite; but is simply praying to be granted the service of the Lord for eternity. She yearns for everlasting happiness and service of the Lord.

Translation By Dr. V.K.S.N. Raghavan

(Here ,the young gOpis request the granting of drum , lamp , flag , canopy et al). Oh the embodiment of pure disinterested love ! Oh Lord of wonderful colour of the blue sapphire gem! May You listen to us

(1)who perform the " bathing during Maargazhi", an observance the great ancient people followed and (2) who are in the need of following SIX things (for the vratham):

(a)superior conches similar to Your great Paanchajanyam, which have the white hue of milk and which through their tumultous sound shakes all the worlds

(b) giant size drums/bhEris

(c) PallANDu singers

(d)decorative lamps

(e)dhvajam-banner& flags and

(f)a big canopy .

Oh Lord MaayAvin! the One who just reposed as a baby on a banyan leaf (Vatapathra-saayin) in the waters of PraLayam ! Kindly bless us with these six vrathOpakaraNams through Your limitless grace.

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Koodaarai vellum

(Thiruppavai Paasuram #27)

Ragam: Purvi Kalyani (53rd Melakartha Janyam)

https://medium.com/konjam-karnatik/purvi-kalyani-ragapedia-21-895673531fb7

ARO: S R1 G3 M2 P D2 P S ||

AVA S N3 D2 P M2 G3 R1 S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Andal / Kodai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXPHnWg2ado)

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp27.html

Dushyanth Sridhar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7fFQdIEGdg&ab_channel=DushyanthSridhar

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Paasuram (Stanza)Koodaarai vellum seer Govinda! Unrannai

Paadi-p-paraikondu yaamperu sammaanam

Naadu pugazhum parisinaal nanraaga

Choodagame thol valaye thoday sevi-p-poovay

Paadagame enranaya palkalanum yaam anivom

Aadai uduppom adhanpinnay paar choru

Mooda nei peidhu muzhangai vazhivaara-

Koodi irundhu kulirndhu-el or empaavaai

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mAri malai

(Thiruppavai Paasuram #23)

Ragam: Manirangu (22nd Melakartha Janyam)

https://www.ragasurabhi.com/carnatic-music/raga/raga--manirangu.html

ARO: S R2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Andal / Kodai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLeNzUPQfz4)

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp23.html

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Paasuram (Stanza) maari malai muzhaNjil manni kitan^thu uRaNGkum *

cIriya ciNGkam aRivutRRu thI vizhithu *

vEri mayir poNGka eppaatum pErn^thu uthaRi *

mUri nimirn^thu muzhaNGki puRappattu *

pOtharumaa pOlE nI pUvaippU vaNNaa * un

kOyil ninRu iNGanE pOn^tharuLi * kOpp-utaiya

cIriya ciNGk-aasanathu irun^thu * yaam van^tha

kaariyam aaraayn^thu aruL ElOr empaavaay.

Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp23.html

{Additional sites: http://www.asayana.com/religion/18-2/; https://www.sadagopan.org/pdfuploads/Thiruppavai-VS.pdf}

Translation By Dr. V.K.S.N. Raghavan

In the words of the Young girls , ANDAL describes how the Lord should majestically come out of His chamber).Just as the majestic lion ( Seeriya Singam) crouching in sleep inside the mountain-cave during the rainy season , on becoming awake , opens its fire-emititng eyes ,(looks all around as the King of beasts) , sizes vigorously the locks of hairs of its fragrant manes standing erect , shakes itself up , gets up majestically ,comes out of the cave with a loud roar (simha Naatham) ,even so ,May You , the Lord of enchanting bluish hue of KaayAmpoo flower , emerge from Your holy shrine (aasthAnam)and come out this way--blessing us by the darsana-soubhAgyam of Your gait --and be seated on the perfectly suited and well-deserving throne ; and then, May You kindly look into the aim and purpose of our coming here (and awakening You).

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Angkan Maa

(Thiruppavai Paasuram #22)

Ragam: Yamuna Kalyani (65th Melakartha Janyam, sung in madhyama sruthi)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamunakalyani

ARO: S R₂ G₃ P M₂ G₃ P D₂ N₃ D₂ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₂ G₃ M₁ R₂ S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Andal / Kodai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JjogBKsG2I)

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp22.html

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Paasuram (Stanza) aNGkaN mA-nYaalath-aracar * apimaana

paNGkamaay van^thu nin paLLik kattiR kIzhE *

caNGkam iruppaar pOl van^thu thalai-peythOm *

kiNGkiNi vaayc ceytha thaamaraip pUp pOlE *

ceNGkaN ciRuc ciRithE emmEl vizhiyaavO *

thiNGkaLum aathiththiyanum ezhun^thaaR pOl *

aNGkaN iraNtum koNtu eNGkaL mEl nOkkuthiyEl *

eNGkaL mEl caapam izhin^thu ElOr empaavaay.

Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp22.html

{Additional sites: http://www.asayana.com/religion/18-2/; https://www.sadagopan.org/pdfuploads/Thiruppavai-VS.pdf}

Translation By Dr. V.K.S.N. Raghavan

(The Young girls pray to the Lord in the strain of defeated kings surrendering to the emperor , who is the Supreme Soverign) Oh Lord ! We have come to You just as the kings of the vast beautiful Earth , who stay contented in large groups at the foot of Your cot ( throne) after renouncing their haughtiness and self-esteem. Oh Lord! Will You not look at us, with Your gentle and exquisite eyes , resembling the half-blossomed lotus similar to a small kinkiNi ( jewel-like little bells) opening little by little (gradually)? If You direct Your glance at us, with Your pair of beautiful eyes that resemble the rising Sun and the Moon, we will be freed from the curse of sins (past , present and future).

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ERRa kalaNGkaL

(Thiruppavai Paasuram #21)

Ragam: Nadanamakriya (15th Melakartha Janyam, sung in madhyama sruthi)

https://www.ragasurabhi.com/carnatic-music/raga/raga--senjurutti.html

ARO: S R1 G3 M1 P D1 N3 || (nishAdantya – ending in Ni)

AVA: N3 D1 P M1 G3 R1 S N3 ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Andal / Kodai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzaLuWZ8baU)

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp21.html

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Paasuram (Stanza) EtRRa kalaNGkaL ethir poNGki mIth-aLippa *

maatRRaathE paal-coriyum vaLLal perum pacukkaL *

aatRRa patai-thaan makanE aRivuRaay *

UtRRam utaiyaay periyaay * ulakinil

thOtRRamaay ninRa cutarE thuyil-ezhaay *

maatRRaar unakku vali-tholain^thu un vaacaR kaN *

aatRRaathu van^thu un ati paNiyumaa pOlE *

pOtRRi yaam van^thOm pukazhn^thu ElOr empaavaay

Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp20.html

{Additional sites: http://www.asayana.com/religion/18-2/; https://www.sadagopan.org/pdfuploads/Thiruppavai-VS.pdf}

Translation By Dr. V.K.S.N. Raghavan

(In the strain of a true heroine's singing the praise of her hero , the young girls give expression to their humble prayer): " Oh Lord , Kindly get up; You are the son of Lord NandhagOpan , who is the owner of innumerable , generous and big cows that pour forth , incessantly , copious milk into the vessels , kept (below their udder) in quick succession , so that in a trice , these vessels are filled up (and) are overflowing .Oh Lord , who is very much attached to us ! Oh Supreme One! The effulgent streak of light arisen in this World ! Be pleased to rise up. Just as Your enemies come to You , in front of Your house, even so we have come to You singing Your praise and proclaiming Your greatness.( Kindly lend Your ears and fulfil our prayerful requests).

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Oruthi MaganAi

(Thiruppavai Paasuram #25)

Ragam: Behag (29th Melakartha Janyam)

https://www.ragasurabhi.com/carnatic-music/raga/raga--behag.html

ARO: S G3 M1 P N3 D2 N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 D2 P M2 G3 M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Andal / Kodai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AV01yWq-So)

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp25.html

Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddlhtthGemY

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Paasuram (Stanza) oruththi makanaay piRan^thu * Or iravil

oruththi makanaay oLiththu vaLara *

tharikkilaan-aaki thaan thINGku ninain^tha *

karuththai pizhai-ppiththu kaNcan vayiRRil *

neruppenna ninRa netumaalE! * unnai

aruth-thiththu van^thOm paRai tharuthi-yaakil *

thiruth-thakka celvamum cEvakamum yaam paati *

varutha-mum thIrn^thu makizhn^thu ElOr empaavaay.

Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp25.html

{Additional sites: http://www.asayana.com/religion/18-2/; https://www.sadagopan.org/pdfuploads/Thiruppavai-VS.pdf}

You were born as the son of one lady; and on one night, you become the son of another lady in hiding. Kamsa was unable to withstand you; you frustrated all his plans to harm you. You made useless his very intents. Like a tall fire you stand, O Lord. We have come begging to you to see if you will give us emancipation. To match goddess Lakshmi’s beauty and service, we sing to you. Please rid us of our sorrows and give us joy. With this sentiment, come lets do the paavai nombu penance, o girls!

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Muppathu mUvar

(Thiruppavai Paasuram #20)

Ragam: Senjurutti (28th Melakartha Janyam, aka Cenchurutti, sung in madhyama sruthi)

https://www.ragasurabhi.com/carnatic-music/raga/raga--senjurutti.html

ARO: D₂ S R₂ G₃ M₁ P D₂ N₂ ||

AVA: N₂ D₂ P M₁ G₃ R₂ S N₂ D₂ P D₂ S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Andal / Kodai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzwyMRAugXY)

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp20.html

Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlMHpAU1Q80

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Paasuram (Stanza) muppaththu mUvar amararkku mun cenRu *

kappam thavirkkum kaliyE thuyilezhaay *

ceppam utaiyaay thiRal utaiyaay * ceRRaarkku

veppam kotukkum vimalaa thuyilezhaay *

ceppanna menmulaic cevvaayc ciRu maruNGkul *

nappinnai naNGkaay thiruvE thuyilezhaay *

ukkamum thattoLiyum than^thu un maNaaLanai *

ippOthE emmai nIraattu ElOr empaavaay.

Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp20.html

{Additional sites: http://www.asayana.com/religion/18-2/; https://www.sadagopan.org/pdfuploads/Thiruppavai-VS.pdf}

Translation By Dr. V.K.S.N. Raghavan

Oh Valiant Lord , who removes the tremblings of the thirty three (crores of) gods , by going to battles (on their behalf) and by being in front of them (in such battles)! Kindly awaken from sleep .Oh Lord , who cares about our protection , and is fully equipped with enormous strength and valour ! Oh Lord , blemishless and pure, and the One who defeats with vigour Your enemies ! Kindly awaken. (now turning to His consort, Nappinnai ) Oh the great Lady Nappinnai , possessing a charming physique --with a jar-shaped soft bosom , enchanting rosy lips and slim waist! Oh the embodiment of Goddess Lakshmi! Be pleased to rise up. May You give us a fan , a mirror and Your Lord as well , and at this time itself , may You help us to take our (ceremonial) bath .

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Kuthu ViLakkeriya

(Thiruppavai Paasuram #19)

Ragam: Sahana (28th Melakartha Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahana_(raga)

ARO: S R₂ G₃ M₁ P M₁ D₂ N₂ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₁ G₃ M₁ R₂ G₃ R₂ S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Andal / Kodai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa47ZoR77_Q)

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp19.html

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Paasuram (Stanza) kuththu viLakkeriyak kOttuk kaal kattil mEl *

meththenRa paNca-sayanaththin mEl ERi *

koththalar pUNGkuzhal nappinai koNGkai mEl *

vaiththuk kitan^tha malar-maarpaa vaay thiRavaay *

maith-thataNG kaNNinaay nI un maNaaLanai *

eththanai pOthum thuyilezha ottaay kaaN *

eththanai-yElum pirivu aatRRa-illaayaal *

thaththuvam anRu thakavu ElOr empaavaay..

Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp19.html

{Additional sites: http://www.asayana.com/religion/18-2/; https://www.sadagopan.org/pdfuploads/Thiruppavai-VS.pdf}

Translation By Dr. V.K.S.N. Raghavan

(Now the young gOpis try to wake up the dhivya dampathis, Nappinnai PirAtti and Lord KrishNA). As the cluster of lamps are glowing beside , Oh Lord KrishNA , You are lying on the very soft (silky ) bed , on the ivory cot with Your broad chest resting on the bosom of Sri Nappinnai , who is adorned with blossome d bunches of flowers on Her tresses. (KrishNA ! even if You are unable to get up ) may You , atleast open Your mouth. (Now turning to Nappinnai) Oh Young Lady with black and wide eyes ( adorned with collyrium) ! We think that You won't allow Your Lord to wake up from sleep even if it is late ( or at any time); that is because You can not bear the separation from Him even for a shortwhile. However, Oh Young lady , neither it is just on Your part ( to keep the Lord only for Yourself) , nor does it befit Your unbounded Mercy ! (na Saasthram naiva cha Krama: according to JananyAcchAr Swamy).

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Toli Janmamuna

Ragam: Bilahari (29th Melakartha Janyam)

ARO: S R2 G3 P D2 S ||

AVA: S N3 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Jhampa (Khanda Chapu)

Composer: Thyagaraja

Version: D.K. Pattammal

Lyrics Courtesy: www.karnatik.com(Rani) and Lakshman Ragde

http://www.geocities.com/promiserani2/c2619.html

Meaning and Comments, Courtesy: V.Sadagopan

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Pallavi:

toli janmamuna jEyu duDuku delisenu rAma

Anupallavi:

phalamEmO (nI mahima) YarachEti puNTi kaddamu valEnA

CharaNam:

rAgi pairula centa ramyamau vari molaka rAjillu nErcu naTarA

nAgashayanA tyAgarAja pApamutOnu nAma puNyamu celagunA nEnu

Meaning & Comments: (Courtesy: V.Sadagopan)

Meaning: Oh RaamachandrA ! I have now come to know ("delisEnu") about the sins ("duDuku") that I committed ("jEyu") in my previous ("toli") births ("Janmamuna")

Meaning: The results of these sins are very perceptible to me now. The situation is clear as a fruit ("phalamEmO") in the palm ("chEti") of my hand ("yara"). One does not need ("valEnA") a mirror ("kaddamu") to see the boil ("puNTi") in one's palm.

Meaning: O Lord! In the same manner as (aTarA) as a beautiful (ramyamau) paddy (vari) seedling (molaka) might happen (nErcunu) (nErcunaTarA) to flourish (rAjilla) (literally shine) beside (centa) (literally near) rAgi crop (payirula),

Meaning: Similarly , O the one who sleeps ("shayana") on a serpent("naaga") couch, the auspicious fruits ("raajillu nerchu") resulting from Your Naama SankIrthanam will be destroyed by its association ("tOnu") with the sins ("paapamu") from poorva JanmAs .

The merit of Your holy ("punyamu") name ("naama") will be incompatible ("chelagunA") with the company of my sins !

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Unthu Madha Kalitran

(Thiruppavai Paasuram #18)

Ragam: Saveri (15th Melakartha Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saveri

ARO: S R₁ M₁ P D₁ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₃ D₁ P M₁ G₃ R₁ S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Andal / Kodai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGuGHkC1p7c)

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Paasuram (Stanza) un^thu matha-kaLiRRan Otaatha thOL valiyan *

nan^tha-kOpaalan maru-makaLE nappinnaay *

kan^tham kamazhum kuzhali katai thiRavaay *

van^thu eNGkum kOzhi azhaiththana kaaN * maathavip

pan^thal mEl palkaal kuyili-naNGkaL kUvina kaaN *

pan^thaar virali un maiththunan pEr paatac *

cen^thaamaraik kaiyaal cIraar vaLai olippa *

van^thu thiRavaay makizhn^thu ElOr empaavaay.

Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp18.html

{Additional sites: http://www.asayana.com/religion/18-2/; https://www.sadagopan.org/pdfuploads/Thiruppavai-VS.pdf}

In this Paasuram, an esoteric doctrine of Sri Vaishnavism is included. According to this

doctrine, the Lord and Sri Devi are inseparable and they serve together as UpAyam (means)

and UpEyam (Ultimate goal). This fundamental doctrine is known as “Yeka Seshithvam”.

With this in mind, ANDAL wakes up Goddess Nappinnai, the consort of the Lord now and

appeals to Her.

LITERAL MEANING OF THE PAASURAM

Oh daughter-in-law of King NandagOpA, who has the proud gait of elephants and who is

known for His valiant shoulders with invincible strength (that he would never leave a battle

field without victory). Oh Nappinnai with enchanting fragrant black tresses! Kindly unlock

Your door. Hearken, the cocks have awakened now everywhere and are making loud noises.

Hearken, even the group of cuckoos, sitting on the bower of Maadhavi (Kurukkatthi) flowers,

have cooed gently many times. Oh Young Lady holding the sporting ball with Your fingers as

BhOgOpakaraNam! As we wish to sing about Your Lord's names, please come with joy and

open the door with Your red lotus-like soft hands, which create a pleasant sound (sunAdham)

from the movement of Your bracelets adorning Your forearms

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amparamE thaNNirE

(Thiruppavai Paasuram #17)

Ragam: Kalyani (65th Melakartha Raga)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalyani_(raga)

ARO: S R₂ G₃ M₂ P D₂ N₃ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₂ G₃ R₂ S ||

Talam: Khanda Chapu

Composer: Andal / Kodai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdhieK_9KlQ)

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Paasuram (Stanza) amparamE thaNNIrE cORE aRaN-ceyyum *

emperumaan nan^thakOpaalaa ezhun^thiraay *

kompanaarkku ellaam kozhun^thE kula-viLakkE *

em-perumaatti yacOthaay aRivu-Raay *

amparam UtaRuththu ONGki uLaku aLan^tha *

umpar kOmaanE uRaNGkaathu ezhun^thiraay *

cem poR kazhalati celvaa palathEvaa *

umpiyum nIyum uRaNGkEl Or empaavaay.

Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp17.html

{Additional sites: http://www.asayana.com/religion/18-2/; https://www.sadagopan.org/pdfuploads/Thiruppavai-VS.pdf}

In the previous Paasuram, the gatekeepers were requested to open the doors of NandagOpan's

palace so that the Gopis can get inside and wake up King NandagOpan, Queen YasOdhA,

Lord KrishNA and Prince BaladEvan, the elder brother of Sri KrishNA. The gatekeepers

obliged and the Gopis stand now in front of the bed chambers of each of them and appeal to

them to awaken.

LITERAL MEANING OF THE PAASURAM (DR. V. K. S. N. RAGHAVAN):

Oh King NandagOpA, Our Sire and the one reputed for high charity in giving away many

clothes, abundant water, and large quantity of food! Kindly awaken! Oh Queen yasOdhA, the

foremost scion among women of sterling character (lit. who are slim and firm like Vanjik

Kombhu)! Oh Devi, who is the beacon light (of the whole woman kind! Please rise up! Oh Lord

of Gods, who grew (into a gigantic form) and pierced through the space, and measured (with

two steps) all the worlds! Please refrain from sleep and get up! Oh Prince BaladEvA (the strong

and powerful Lord) adorning the golden anklets of a Hero! May Your younger brother and

yourself get up without prolonging your sleep (uRangEl).

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NAyakanAy Ninra

(Thiruppavai Paasuram #16)

Ragam: Durbar (22nd Melakartha Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darbar_(raga)

ARO: S R₂ M₁ P D₂ N₂ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₁ R₂ G₂ G₂ R₂ S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Andal / Kodai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWcacgnO0E0)

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Paasuram (Stanza) naayakanaay ninRa nan^thakOpan utaiya

kOyil kaappaanE! * koti thOnRum thOraNa

vaayil kaappaanE! * maNik kathavam thaaL thiRavaay *

aayar ciRumiyarOmukku * aRai paRai

maayan maNivaNNan nennalE vaay nErn^thaan *

thUyOmaay van^thOm thuyilezhap paatuvaan *

vaayaal munnamunnam maaRRaathE ammaa! * nI

nEya nilai kathavam nIkku ElOr empaavaay.

Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp16.html

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The ten girls symbolizing “the pancha-Laksham gOpis” of Gokulam are

awakened now and proceed together to NandagOpan's palace to awaken the residents of that

mansion. They start with the awakening of the guards at the flag-staff gate first.

Having woken up the ten girls and collected her retinue, Sri Andal has reached the temple of the Lord, it is either the Temple or the palace of of Krishna’s foster father Nandagopan. They find that the ornate doors and the festooned doorstep are bolted and guarded by sentries, so the girls address the gate keeper and ask him to open the bolts and let them in. The girls plead with the gatekeeper “we are small girls from the cowherd community and we seek the grace of the Lord. The Magical dark skinned Lord has made promises to us. We are pure and we come to sing the wake up song for Him. Please do not refuse entry for us, Please do open the door to enable us to obtain the grace of our Lord.

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Sri Kamakshi

Ragam: SAranga (65th Melakartha Mecha Kalyani Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Janya_ragas

ARO: S R₂ G₃ M₂ P D₂ N₃ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₂ R₂ G₃ M₁ R₂ Ṡ ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Annaswami Shastry

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Pallavi:

Sri Kamakshi Maam Paahi

Anupallavi:

Ekaamreshwari Bhuvaneshwari

Vaagheeshwari Sevithe Paradevathe

Charanam:

Vitara Janani Tava Padayuga Drutha Bhakthim Ajaanavipina

Vishaya Vyaaghra Bhitaya Me

Patita Paavani Bhakta Palini Parameshwari Suta Senaani

Paasaankusha Chaapa Baana Dhaarini Sri Nagaravaasini Suvaasini

MEANING: (Approximate)

Sahityam: Sri Kamakshi Maam Paahi

Meaning: O Goddess Kamakshi ! Protect me (Maam Paahi)

Sahityam: Ekaamreshwari Bhuvaneshwari

Meaning: Ekamreshwari, the sovereign of earth (Bhuvana-Ishwari),

Sahityam: Vaagheeshwari Sevithe Paradevathe

Meaning: adorned (Sevithe) by Vagishwari, the goddess of speech (Vak-Ishwari), you are the supreme suzerain (Para-devathe).

Sahityam: Vitara Janani Tava Padayuga Drutha Bhakthim Ajaanavipina

Sahityam: Vishaya Vyaaghra Bhitaya Me

Meaning:Please bestow on me (Vitara Janani) the unflinching devotion (Bhakthim) of your feet (Tava Padayuga Drutha). I am afraid of the various materialistic influences steeped in ignorance (“Ajaana – Vipina Vishaya Vyaaghra Bhitaya Me”).

Sahityam: Patita Paavani Bhakta Palini Parameshwari Suta Senaani

Meaning: You are soccour to the afflicted (Patita Paavani) and the protected of devotees (Bhakta Palini).

Parameshwari! You have the brave warrior (“Senaani”) for a son (Suta).

Sahityam: Paasaankusha Chaapa Baana Dhaarini Sri Nagaravaasini Suvaasini

Meaning:You sport (Dhaarini) the noose (Paasa), the goad (ankusha), bow (Baana) and arrow (Chaapa).

You are suvasini, the auspicious one dwelling in Sri Nagara.

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ellE iLaNGkiLiyE

(Thiruppavai Paasuram #15)

Ragam: Begada (29th Melakartha Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anandabhairavi

ARO: S G₃ R₂ G₃ M₁ P D₂ P Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₁ G₃ R₂ S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Andal / Kodai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uGFr2Mv4b4 )

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Paasuram (Stanza)

ellE iLaNGkiLiyE! innam uRaNGkuthiyO! *

cillenRu azhaiyEnmin naNGkaimIr pOtharukinREn *

vallai un katturaikaL paNtE un vaay aRithum *

vallIrkaL nINGkaLE naanE thaan aayituka *

ollai nI pOthaay unakkenna vERutaiyai *

ellaarum pOn^thaarO pOn^thaar pOn^thu eNNikkoL *

vallaanai konRaanai maaRRaarai maaRRazhikka

vallaanai * maayanaip paatu ElOr empaavaay.

Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp15.html

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(In the group of the awakening songs of ten maidens , namely pasasurams (6-15) ,this paasuram is the last one and is set in the form of conversation between the maidens at the the threshhold of a house and the God-intoxicated maiden inside the house.

{ The girls at the threshold }: Hello! young parrot-like damsel! are you fast asleep even now ?

(The maiden within answers): Do n't be harsh(lit. chilly) in calling me ; Oh girls of higher strand ! just now I am coming.

{ The group outside}: You can talk well.; we know it ( skill in speech)already.

( The girl inside): As it is , you (all) are strong (in wordy combat); does no't matter,let me the one (in harsh speech); (my apologies to you for my harshness).

(The group outside): Come quickly and join us.with whom else are you so engaged (being separated form us)?

( The girl inside): Have all (our friends) come already ?

( The girls outside): Oh Yes.they have come. May You come out and take the roll call (lit.count for yourself). We would like to hear you sing in praise of our Lord , who vanquished the unassailable elephant ( Kuvalayaapeedam, the court elephant of Kamsan)and who is highly powerful in destroying the enimity pertaining to His enemies.

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nAdupai

Ragam: Madhyamavathi {22nd Melakartha (Kharaharapriya) Janyam}

ARO: S R2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 P M1 R2 S ||

Talam: Khanda Chapu

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: C V Shankar & Ram Kaushik (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av9_FthV9K8)

Meaning Courtesy: https://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/09/thyagaraja-kriti-naadupai-raga.html

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Pallavi:

nAdupai palikEru narulu

Anupallavi:

vEda sannuta bhavamu

vEru jEsitin(a)nucu (nAdu)

Charanam 4:

AjAnu bAhu yuga SrI jAnakI pati

payOj(A)ksha SrI tyAgarAja nuta caraNa

I jagatilO ninnu pUjincuvArin-

(a)vyAjamuna brOcu su-rAja nIvADaina (nAdu)

Meaning Courtesy: https://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/09/thyagaraja-kriti-naadupai-raga.html

In the kRti ‘nAdupai palikEru’ – rAga madhyamAvati, SrI tyAgarAja tells Lord that people are blaming him for causing division of family and property.

Sahityam: nAdupai palikEru narulu

Meaning: People (narulu) are blaming (palikEru) (literally tell) me (nAdupai) (literally on me).

Sahityam: vEda sannuta bhavamu vEru jEsitin(a)nucu (nAdu)

Meaning: O Lord well-praised (sannuta) in vEdas! People are blaming me that (anucu) I divided (vEru jEsitini) (jEsitinanucu) the family (bhavamu) (literally existence).

C4: Sahityam:AjAnu bAhu yuga SrI jAnakI pati

Meaning: O Lord whose pair (yuga) of hands (bAhu) extends up to knees (AjAnu)! O Consort (pati) of SrI jAnakI!

Sahityam:payOj(A)ksha SrI tyAgarAja nuta caraNa

Meaning: O Lotus (payOja) Eyed (aksha) (payOjAksha)! O Lord whose feet (caraNa) are praised (nuta) by this tyAgarAja!

Sahityam:I jagatilO ninnu pUjincuvArin- (a)vyAjamuna brOcu su-rAja nIvADaina (nAdu)

Meaning:O Munificent Lord (su-rAja) who, in this (I) World (jagatilO), protects (brOcu) without any motive (avyAjamuna) those who (vArini) worship (pUjincu) (pUjincuvArinavyAjamuna) You (ninnu)!

People are blaming me – one who belongs (vADaina) to You (nI) (nIvADaina).

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Ungakal Puzhai

(Thiruppavai Paasuram #14)

Ragam: Ananda Bhairavi (20th Melakartha Nata Bhairavi Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anandabhairavi

ARO: S G₂ R₂ G₂ M₁ P D₂ P Ṡ ||

AVA : Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₁ G₂ R₂ S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Andal / Godai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzKd1HLOuqk)

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Paasuram (Stanza) uNGkaL puzhaikkataith thOttaththu vaaviyuL *

ceNGkazhunIr vaay nekizhn^thu aampal vaay kUmpina kaaN *

ceNGkal potikkUrai veNpal thavaththavar *

thaNGkaL thirukkOyil caNGkituvaan pOthan^thaar *

eNGkaLai munnam ezhuppuvaan vaaypEcum *

naNGkaay ezhun^thiraay naaNaathaay naavutaiyaay *

caNGkOtu cakkaram En^thum thatakkaiyan *

paNGkayak kaNNaanaip paatu ElOr empaavaay..

Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp14.html

{Additional sites: http://www.asayana.com/religion/18-2/}

Translation By Dr. V.K.S.N. Raghavan

(The maidens awaken another group-leader).Already it is day-dawn , for even the Senkazhuneer flowers(red lotuses) have bloomed and Aambal flowers have closed their buds, in the small tank of your back-yard garden. The saints with ochre-robes and white teeth have started to visit their respective holy shrines for blowing the conch . Oh our Lady who boasted (by word of mouth) yesterday that you will come and awaken us at first! now , please get up. You are not ashamed ; you are but a chatterer. Let us sing the glory of the Lord of lotus-like eyes (pankayak kaNNan) , who holds aloft on His mighty hands, the Conch and the discus (the symbol of His supermacy among all gods).

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puLLin vaay

(Thiruppavai Paasuram #13)

Ragam: Atana (29th Melakartha Dheera Shankarabharanam Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atana

ARO: S R₂ M₁ P N₃ Ṡ ||

AVA : Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₁ P G₃ R₂ S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Andal / Godai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRuYocZ7lYM)

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Paasuram (Stanza) puLLin vaay kINtaanaip pollaa arakkanai *

kiLLik kaLain^thaanaik kIrththimai paatip pOyp *

piLLaikaL ellaarum paavaikkaLam pukkaar *

veLLi ezhun^thu viyaazham uRaNGkiRRu *

puLLum cilampina kaaN pOtharik kaNNinaay *

kuLLak kuLirak kutain^thu nIraataathE *

paLLik kitaththiyO? paavaay! nI nannaaLaal *

kaLLam thavirn^thu kalan^thu ElOr empaavaay.

Meaning Courtesy: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp13.html

{Additional sites: http://www.asayana.com/religion/18-2/}

Translation By Dr. V.K.S.N. Raghavan

(It is portrayed here that the Gopis , performing Paavai nOnbhu awaken another girl , who has earlier had a glimpse of Godly bliss, and who generally keeps aloof, avoiding association with others). All our friends have now reached the designated place for assembly ( Paavaik- KaLam pukkAr). They went there singing the praise of our KrishNan , who tore open the mouth of BakAsuran ( the demonn , who in the form of a crane , came to assault Him ), and who , in His earlier avathAram as RaamA , chopped off the ten heads of the treacherous demon king (RaavaNA ) and destroyed him . The Venus has now arisen and the Jupiter has already set. Harken , many birds (have gotten up ) and are chirping . Oh Young and beautiful girl with charming eyes resembling a flower and that of a doe ! all of us should go to the river and plunge deeply in the water that makes us shiver ; instead you are wiling away the time lying on the bed ,--is this peoper ? Oh dear girl ! it is truly a great day for us . Kindly

leave your restraint (and aloofness) and join us freely.

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KanaithiLan KaRRerumai

(Thiruppavai Paasuram #12)

Ragam: Kedaragowla (28th Melakartha Hari Kambodhi Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kedaragaula

ARO: S R₂ M₁ P N₂ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₁ G₃ R₂ S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Andal / Godai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm-Y31sWx74)

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Paasuram (Stanza) kanaiththiLan kaRRerumai kanRukku irangi *

ninaiththu mulai vazhiyE ninRu paal cOra *

nanaiththillam cERaakkum naR celvan thangaay *

paniththalai vIzha nin vaacaR kadai paRRic *

cinaththinaal thennilangaik kOmaanaic ceRRa *

manaththukku iniyaanaip paadavum nI vaay thiRavaay *

iniththaan ezhundhiraay eedhenna pEruRakkam *

anaiththillath thaarum aRindhu ElOr empaavaay.

Meaning Courtesy: https://ramanuja.org/sv/alvars/andal/tiruppavai/verse12.html

{Additional sites: http://www.asayana.com/religion/18-2/and http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/}

Sri Andal continuing her pursuit of waking up the girls to join her on the Margazhi Nonbu ( worship) has enrolled 6 girls till now and is now on the door step of the 7th girl. The scene is the house of a cowherd whose magnificent cows are so laden with milk that when the milking is delayed by the cowherd, the cows thinking of their calves start secreting so much milk from their udders in overflow that the ground below becomes slushy. The reference here is that when anything is in great abundance it pours forth, abundance of devotion for the Lord, pours forth as divine music. So is the Lord’s compassion for his devotees that it can pour forth for us. Oh girl, we are standing in your courtyard with the early morning winter dew drenching our heads, and singing the praise of the Lord who destroyed the King of Lanka, the Lord who is so dear to our hearts and you are not even responding! Everyone can see us here and you are in such deep sleep, wake up girl and join us for the worship.

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Vaarana Mukha Vaa

Ragam: Hamsadhwani (29th Melakartha Janyam)

ARO: S R2 G3 P N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 P G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: KotIshvara Iyer

Version: Ram Kaushik

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Meaning Courtesy: Arasi, Rasikas.org: https://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8468

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Pallavi:

vAraNa mukha vA tuNai varuvAi aruLvAi dayavAi

Anupallavi:

AraNap-poruLAna kanda gAnAmudattirkkuL karuNAmudam udaviyE aruL mata

Charanam:

innishai iyal ilakkiyam Ariyam tamizh arivEdum inri kannal annaik-kanda

gAnAmuda nannUlai unnum kavi kunjaradAsan nAn unnaruL koNDE paNNat-

tuNindEn munnavanE nI mun ninrAl muDiyAda-donrillai AdalAl ati vEgam-adAgavE

Meaning Courtesy: Arasi, Rasikas.org: https://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8468

This is the invocation song in the book of krithis by kOTISvara Iyer.

P: vAraNa mukA=the elephant faced one!

vA! tuNai varuvAi!=come, walk with me (keeping me company, guiding me)

AP: AraNap poruLAna (poruL+Ana)=that which is the essence of the vedAs (AraNam=vEdam)

kanda gAnAmudattiRkkuL=in the kanda gAnAmudam (his own--kOTISvara Iyer's--compositions)

karuNAmudam udaviyE aruL=help with the nectar of karuNA too, in it (mada vAraNa mukA--here madam is knowledge)

C: inniSai iyal ilakkiyam Ariyam tamizh=sweet poetry, prose, literature, sanskrit, tamizh)

aRivEdum inRi=without any knowledge of the above

kannal anai=honey like; kanda gAnAmuda nannUlai=of the kanda gAnAmuda song collection

unnum (ninaikkum)=thinking upon; kavi gunjara dAsan (that is himself, kOtISvara Iyer, the disciple and dAsan

of his grandfather kavi kunjaram)

nAn unnaruL koNDE=with your grace; paNNat tuNindEN=I resolved to sing these songs

munnavanE!=the god who comes before all! (vinAyakA)

nI mun ninRAl muDiyAdadonRillai=nothing is impossible if you lead me, guide me

AdalAl adi vEgamAgavE=so, very speedily...

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kaRRuk kaRavaik

(Thiruppavai Paasuram #11)

Ragam: Huseni { 22nd Melakartha Raga Janyam}

ARO: S R2 G2 M1 P N2 D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Andal / Godai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jXM3oX-ODE)

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: https://ramanuja.org/sv/alvars/andal/tiruppavai/verse11.html

Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB5KbDXCeMw

Audio MP3 Class: http://www.shivkumar.org/music/Thiruppavai11-class.mp3

Paasuram (Stanza) kaRRuk kaRavaik kaNangaL pala kaRandhu *

ceRRaar thiRal-azhiyac cenRu ceruc ceyyum *

kuRRam onR-illaadha kOvalar-tham poRkodiyE *

puRR-arava-lkul puna-mayilE pOdharaay *

cuRRaththu thOzhimaar ellaarum vandhu * nin

muRRam pugundhu mugil-vaNNan pEr paada *

siRRaadhE pEsaadhE celvap peNdaatti * nee

eRRukku-uRangum poruL ElOr embaavaay.

Meaning Courtesy: https://ramanuja.org/sv/alvars/andal/tiruppavai/verse11.html

{Additional sites: http://www.asayana.com/religion/18-2/and http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/}

We are all blessed to be in this land and community of Lord Krishna, You are the unblemished golden jewel of the cowherds who have milked their many cows and are capable of vanquishing their enemies in battle. Oh beautiful one, all your friends are gathered in your yard, singing the praise of the cloud like dark skinned Lord, and how do you still sleep and not wake up to join the worship?

(Courtesy:Dr. V.K.S.N. Raghavan): Oh Golden Creeper of a girl ( the scion among the maidens of this group)! You are a jewel among the cowherds , who are:

(1) master craftsmen in the milking of ever so many groups of young milch cows (at a stretch)

(2) skillful in warfare ,namely , very much able to go against and destroy their (strong)opponents and routing their strength and

(3) thoroughly blemishless ! Oh Charming peacock-like (beautiful) damsel with the hips resembling the hood of a cobra! May You come (and join our fold).When we--Your kinswomen and friends --have come and entered the open front yard (without roof ) of Your house , and when we are singing (in chorus) the names of the Lord of dark cloud-like hue, what are you fast asleep for ,without even moving or giving any response, Oh rich and young girl ?

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nORRuc cuvarkkam

(Thiruppavai Paasuram #10)

Ragam: Thodi (8th Melakartha)

ARO: S R1 G2 M1 P D1 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R1 S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Andal / Godai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWTWLKeLJZ4)

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: https://ramanuja.org/sv/alvars/andal/tiruppavai/verse10.html

Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tIanlXNzYQ

Audio MP3 Class: http://www.shivkumar.org/music/Thiruppavai10-class.mp3

Paasuram (Stanza) nORRuc cuvarkkam puguginRa ammanaay! *

maaRRamum thaaraarO vaasal thiRavaadhaar *

naaRRath thuzhaay mudi naaraayaNan * nammaal

pORRap paRai tharum puNNiyanaal * pandu oru naaL

kooRRaththin vaay veezhndha kumbakarNanum *

thORRum unakkE perunthuyil thaan thandhaanO *

aaRRa anandhal udaiyaay! arungalamE *

thERRamaay vandhu thiRavElOr embaavaay.

Meaning Courtesy: https://ramanuja.org/sv/alvars/andal/tiruppavai/verse10.html

{Additional sites: http://www.asayana.com/religion/18-2/and http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/}

The second section of Sri Andal’s Thiruppavai consists of 10 verses beginning with the above 6th verse and sets out to wake up 10 girls to join Andal for the Margazhi worship. Each verse is an attempt to awaken one of the girls and adopts a different reasoning and pleading. The common theme however is citing the reason for waking up ie to worship the Lord, and the Lord who is to be worshipped is referenced citing his many splendorous qualities and pertinent deeds that He performed during his incarnations in this earth.

Oh blessed girl, who by virtue of her earlier worships is destined to unite with the Lord in heaven, please open the door, why are you not even responding with words to our call ? Have you been handed over the sleep of the demon Kumbakarna ? Kumbakarna who was slain by Lord Rama, the embodiment of dharma who is adorned by tulsi mala, with fragrant hair, who is worshipped by us and is full of virtues. Oh sleepy slovenly girl, please wake up adorn yourself and come and open the door and join us in the Paavai Nonbu.

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ChAla Kallaladu

Ragam: Arabhi (29th Mela Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabhi

ARO: S R₂ M₁ P D₂ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₁ G₃ R₂ S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgEZQ15XPJM)

Meaning Courtesy: https://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/04/thyagaraja-kriti-chala-kalla-raga.html

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Pallavi:

cAla kallal(A)Dukonna saukhyam(E)mirA

Anupallavi:

kAlamu pOnu mATa nilucunu

kalyANa rAma nAtO (cA)

CharaNam:

talli taNDri nEn(u)NDa takkina bhayam(E)larA(y)ani

palumAru nIv(e)ntO bAsalu cEsi

ilalO sari vAralalO entO brOcuc(u)NDi

peddalatO palki meppinci tyAgarAjunitO (cA)

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Padavi Ni

Ragam: Salaka Bhairavi {22nd Melakartha (Kharaharapriya) Janyam}

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salaga_Bhairavi

ARO: S R2 M1 P D2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi (Deshadi)

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gYbFMuV61Q)

Meaning Courtesy: https://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/10/thyagaraja-kriti-padavi-nee-raga.html

Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V_bltlFmXQ

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Pallavi:

padavi nI sad-bhaktiyu kalguTE

Anupallavi:

cadivi vEda SAstr(O)panishattula

satta teliya lEnidi padaviyA (padavi)

Charanam 4:

tyAgarAja nutuDau SrI rAmuni

tatvamu teliyanid(o)ka padaviyA (padavi)

Meaning Courtesy: https://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/10/thyagaraja-kriti-padavi-nee-raga.html

In the kRti ‘padavi nI sadbhakti’ – rAga sALaka bhairavi, SrI tyAgarAja states that one’s real status is true devotion to the Lord.

Sahityam: padavi nI sad-bhaktiyu kalguTE

Meaning: Having (kalguTE) true devotion (sad-bhaktiyu) towards You (nI) is indeed status (padavi).

Sahityam:cadivi vEda SAstr(O)panishattula satta teliya lEnidi padaviyA (padavi)

Meaning: Being erudite (cadivi), is it a status (padiviyA) not knowing (teliya lEnidi) the Truth (satta) of vEda, SAstra and upanishad etc (SAstrOpanishattula)?

Having true devotion towards You is indeed status.

Sahityam: tyAgarAja nutuDau SrI rAmuni tatvamu teliyanid(o)ka padaviyA (padavi)

C4 Meaning: Is it a (oka) status (padaviyA) not knowing (teliyanidi) (teliyanidoka) the true nature (tatvamu) of SrI rAma (rAmuni) – one praised (nutuDau) by this tyAgarAja?

Having true devotion towards You is indeed status.

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Ramanatham

Ragam: Panthuvarali (Kasiramakriya, 51st Melakartha)

ARO: S R1 G3 M2 P D1 N3 S

AVA: S N3 D1 P M2 G3 R1 S

Talam: Rupakam (Thrishra Ekam)

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: Hyderabad Brothers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOv1Im0v7QQ)

Meaning Courtesy: http://guru-guha.blogspot.com/2008/05/dikshitar-kriti-ramanatham-bhajeham.html

Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COf1lhAUwbc

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Meaning Courtesy: http://guru-guha.blogspot.com/2008/05/dikshitar-kriti-ramanatham-bhajeham.html

Sahityam: rAma nAthaM bhajE(a)haM rAma candra pUjitam

Meaning: I worship Lord Ramanatha… the one worshipped by Ramachandra.

bhajE-ahaM - I worship

rAma nAthaM - Lord Ramanatha,

rAma candra pUjitam - the one worshipped by Ramachandra,

Sahityam:kAmita phala prada dEvaM

Meaning: the god granting desired benefits ,

Sahityam:kOTi tIrtha prabhAvaM

Meaning: the causer of the efficacy of the sacred tank Koti tirtha,

Sahityam kumAra guru guha viditaM

Meaning: the one understood by the young Guruguha,

Sahityam kapi bRndAdi sannutam

Meaning: the one exalted by the hordes of monkeys etc. (of Rama’s army),

Sahityam: sEtu madhya gandha mAdana - parvata vihAraM

Meaning: sEtu madhya gandha mAdana-parvata vihAraM - the one sporting on the Gandhamadana mountain that is in the middle of the Setu region or island,

Sahityam: sadA parvata vardhanI manOllAsa-karam

Meaning: sadA parvata vardhanI mana-ullAsa-karam - the one who always delights the heart of Goddess Parvatavardhani,

Sahityam: hastAmalaka nata varaM hATaka-maya hAra dharaM

Meaning: hasta-amalaka nata varaM - the giver of boons to those who salute, apparent like the fruit of Amla on one’s palm,

Meaning: hATaka-maya hAra dharaM - the one wearing golden necklaces,

Sahityam: hatyAdi pApa haraM haMsassOhAkAram

Meaning: hatyA-Adi pApa haraM - the remover of sins such as that which arises from killing,

Meaning: haMsassOha-AkAram - the embodiment of the Hamsa-soham Mantra.

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ThUmani Madathu

(Thiruppavai Paasuram #09)

Ragam: Hamir Kalyani (65th Mela janyam)

ARO: S R2 G3 M2 P D2 N3 S ||

AVA: S N3D2 P M2 G3 M1 (M#) G3 P M2 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Andal / Godai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfxOOQqg83g)

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: https://ramanuja.org/sv/alvars/andal/tiruppavai/verse9.html

Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Myhf_ReRiJ0

Audio MP3 Class: http://www.shivkumar.org/music/Thiruppavai09-class.mp3

Paasuram (Stanza) thoomaNi maadaththuc cuRRum viLakkeriyath *

thoopam kamazhath thuyilaNaimEl kaN vaLarum *

maamaan magaLE! maNik kadhavam thaaL thiRavaay *

maameer! avaLai ezhuppeerO * un magaL thaan

oomaiyO? anRic cevidO? anandhalO? *

Emap perunthuyil mandhirap pattaaLO? *

maamaayan maadhavan vaikundhan enRenRu *

naamam palavum navinRElOr embaavaay.

Meaning Courtesy: https://ramanuja.org/sv/alvars/andal/tiruppavai/verse9.html

{Additional sites: http://www.asayana.com/religion/18-2/and http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/}

A nice bed, comfortable and a conducive environment make for good deep sleep. In this verse Sri Andal and her friends struggle to wake up a girl (a relative – her Uncle’s daughter) who is sleeping in a nice bed, with nice lights and scented aromas so soundly that they suspect she has become deaf, not hearing anything, dumb not responding to their calls and so overcome by sloth so as not to wake up and come to open the ornate door. The girls plead to the mother of the girl to wake her up to which she responds, sing the many many names of the Lord as Maamayan, Madhavan and Vaikunthanan and being a pious and God loving girl, she will wake up on hearing the Lord’s names being chanted..

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Kizh Vanam

(Thiruppavai Paasuram #08)

Ragam: Dhanyasi {8th melakartha (Thodi) janyam}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhanyasi

ARO: S G2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R1 S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Andal / Godai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccx0QF32ffs)

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: https://ramanuja.org/sv/alvars/andal/tiruppavai/verse8.html

Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCGJ0OqtIAs

Audio MP3 Class: http://www.shivkumar.org/music/Thiruppavai08-class.mp3

Paasuram (Stanza) keezh vaanam veLLenRu erumai siRu veedu *

mEyvaan parandhana kaaN mikkuLLa piLLaigaLum *

pOvaan pOginRaarai(p) pOgaamal kaaththu * unnai(k)

koovuvaan vandhu ninROm * kOdhugalam udaiya

paavaay ezhundhiraay paadi(p) paRai kondu *

maavaay piLandhaanai mallarai maattiya *

dhEvaadhi dhEvanai(ch) chenRu naam sEviththaal *

aavaavenRu aaraayndhu aruL ElOr em paavaay!

Meaning Courtesy: https://ramanuja.org/sv/alvars/andal/tiruppavai/verse8.html

{Additional sites: http://www.asayana.com/religion/18-2/and http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/}

Pointing out the signs of dawn ; the slow brightening of the lower skies, the buffaloes out to graze the tender dew laden grass, Sri Andal says to the next girl whom she is calling upon, – many of the girls are going out to worship, but leaving them aside, we are at your doorstep, please wake up and let’s get to the Lord ; the Lord who vanquished the demon kesi in the form of a horse, the Lord who defeated the wrestler demons, the Lord who is the king of all kings and devas. When we sing and pray and get to Him, He is going to be so pleased that we sought him out instead of Him coming to us, that He will joyfully bless us and remove all our deficiencies.

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kIchu kIchu enRu

(Thiruppavai Paasuram #07)

Ragam: Bhairavi (20th mela Nata Bhairavi Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhairavi_(Carnatic)

ARO: S R2 G2 M1 P D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Andal / Godai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lbo85PTta4)

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: https://ramanuja.org/sv/alvars/andal/tiruppavai/verse7.html

Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOa4G6ApMqE

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Paasuram (Stanza) keecu keecu enRu engum aanaic caaththan * kalandhu

pEsina pEccaravam kEttilaiyO pEyp peNNE *

kaasum piRappum kalakalappak kai pErththu *

vaasa naRuNGkuzhal aaycciyar * maththinaal

Osai paduththa thayiraravam kEttilaiyO *

naayakap peN piLLaay naaraayaNan moorththi *

kEsavanaip paadavum nee kEttE kidaththiyO *

dhEsamudaiyaay thiRavElOr embaavaay.

Meaning Courtesy: https://ramanuja.org/sv/alvars/andal/tiruppavai/verse7.html

{Additional sites: http://www.asayana.com/religion/18-2/and http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/}

Sounds wake us up from sleep. Andal asks the girl, can you not hear the sound of the birds that are chirping, conversing before the leave the company of each other in their nests and setting out on their own to search for their food ? The beautiful ornamented women of the cowherd community with fragrant tresses are up and at work churning the curds for butter, and as they churn the curds with their dainty hands can you not hear the sounds ? We think of you as our leader, but you are asleep, why are you not awake even as we sing the praise of the Lord Narayana as Kesava who vanquished the demon Kesi, Is the sound of our music lulling you to sleep instead of waking you up ? Please open the door

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koluvamare gadA

Ragam: Thodi (8th Melakartha Ragam)

ARO: S R1 G2 M1 P D1 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R1 S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Malladi Brothers

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/11/thyagaraja-kriti-koluvamare-kada-raga.html

Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjbKNLlB3JY

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Pallavi: koluvamare gadA kOdaNDapANi

Anupallavi: naluvaku palukula celiyaku rukmiNiki lalitaku sItaku lakSmaNuni karudaina

Charanam 1: vEkuvajAmuna velayucu tambUra jEkoni guNamula jeluvonda bADacu

shrIkarunikAshrita cintAmaNuniki nAkalidIra pAlAragimpanu jEsE

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Mamava Meenakshi

Ragam: Varali (39th Melakartha Jhalavarali Janyam)

ARO: S G₁ R₁ G₁ M₂ P D₁ N₃ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₃ D₁ P M₂ G₁ R₁ S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: Semmangudi

Meaning Courtesy: http://guru-guha.blogspot.com/2008/04/dikshitar-kriti-mamava-meenakshi-raga.html

Sahityam: mAmava mInAkshi rAja mAtangi

Meaning:

mAM-ava - Protect me!

mInAkshi - O Goddess Meenakshi, the fish-eyed one!

rAja mAtangi - O regal daughter of Sage Matanga!

Sahityam: mANikya vallakI pANi madhura vANi varALi vENi

Meaning:

mANikya vallakI pANi - O one holding a ruby-studded (mANikya) Veena (vallakI) in your hands (pANi) !

madhura vANi - O one whose voice and speech (vANi) are sweet (madhura)!

vara-aLi vENi - O one whose braid (vENi) is (dark and glossy) like a superior bumble-bee (vara-aLi)!

Sahityam: sOma sundarESvara sukha sphUrti rUpiNi

Meaning: O one whose form (rUpiNi) is a wellspring (sphUrti) of joy (sukha) to Shiva (Somasundareshvara),

Sahityam: SyAmE Sankari digvijaya pratApini

Meaning: O dark one! O wife of Shiva (Shankara)! O heroic one (pratApini) who conquered (Vijaya) (countries in) all the directions (dig)!

SyAmE - O dark one!

Sankari - O wife of Shiva (Shankara)!

dig-vijaya pratApini - O heroic one (pratApini) who conquered (Vijaya) (countries in) all the directions (dig)!

Sahityam: hEma ratnAbharaNa dhAriNi

Meaning: O one wearing (dhAriNi) bejeweled golden (hEma) ornaments (ratna-AbharaNa) !

Sahityam: ISa guru guha hRdAgAriNi

Meaning: O one whose residence (AgAriNi) is the hearts (hRd) of Shiva (Isa) and Guruguha!

Sahityam: kAmitArtha vitaraNa dhOriNi kAruNyAmRta pari-pUraNi

Meaning: O uninterrupted stream (dhOriNi) of bestowal (vitaraNa) of desired (kAmitha) objects (Artha)! O one filled (pari-pUraNi) with the nectar (amRta) of compassion (kAruNya)!

kAmita-artha vitaraNa dhOriNi - O uninterrupted stream (dhOriNi) of bestowal (vitaraNa) of desired (kAmitha) objects (Artha)!

kAruNya-amRta pari-pUraNi - O one filled (pari-pUraNi) with the nectar (amRta) of compassion (kAruNya)!

Sahityam: kAma krOdhAdi nivAriNi kadamba kAnana vihAriNi

Meaning: O one who removes (nivArini) desire (Kama), anger (KrOdha) and other (Adi) evil tendencies… O one who sports in (vihArini) the Kadamba forest (kAnana)!...

kAma krOdha-Adi nivAriNi - O one who removes (nivArini) desire (Kama), anger (KrOdha) and other (Adi) evil tendencies…

kadamba kAnana vihAriNi - O one who sports in (vihArini) the Kadamba forest (kAnana)!

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ivan yArO ariyEn {Padam}

Ragam: kAmbhOji { 28th Melakartha Raga Janyam}

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P D2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Kavi Kunjara Bharathi

Version: Ram Kaushik (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOfjfFM1qyo)

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman, Rasikas.org (https://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5353)

Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv6OyFWsS2o

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Sahityam: Ivan yArO ariyEn sakhiyE yAdonrum teriyEne

Meaning: Who (Ivan) is this (yArO) person, O friend (sakhiyE)! He does not look familiar (ariyEnE). I don’t know anything (yAdonrum teriyEnE) about him, my friend (sakhiyE)!

Sahityam: tiviloLi maNi kaustubhamum aNindu koNDu tEril EriyE singAra bhavani vArAn

Meaning: He is bearing (anindu) on him (tivil) a shining (oli) kaustubha (kaushtubhamum) gem (Mani) … He comes (vArAn) in a glamorous procession (tEril EriyE) riding a chariot (singAra bhavani).

Sahityam: pAdattil oru mangai pakkattil oru mangai shIttaulabam koNDa tirumArbil oru mangai

Meaning:

He has a maiden (oru mangai) by his foot (pAdattil) {Note: a reference to the river Ganges flowing from Vishnu’s feet. Another interpretation is that this maiden is BhUdEvi ).

He has another maiden (oru mangai) by his side (pakkattil) {Note: A reference to nILA devi, known as nappinnai in Thamizh VaishNavite liturgy}

He has a third maiden in his chest (tirumArbil) which sports a cool tuLasi garland (shItta tulabam konDA ) {Note: Reference to Goddess Lakshmi, SriDevi, who sports in the chest of the Lord}

Sahityam: EdukkAi aNindAnO ivan tAn emperumAnO sAdittu nAn sheida tava payanAi vandAnO

Meaning: Why (EdukkAi) is he wearing all these (aNindAnO) ?

Is he (ivan tAn) my Lord (emperumAnO)?

Did he come (vandAnO) just to reward (sAdittu) my (nAn sheida) penance (tava payanAi)?

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VandEham Jagad Vallabham

Ragam: Hamsadhwani (29th Melakartha (Shankarabharanam) Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamsadhvani

ARO: S R2 G3 P N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 P G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Khanda Chapu

Composer: Annamacharya

Version: M S Subbalakshmi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C76m9LtEpBs)

Lyrics Courtesy: Sangeetha Sudha (Damodara Rao Dasu)

Link: http://www.sangeetasudha.org/annamacharya/vol4/k7.html#MARK_VANDEHAM

Youtube Class/Lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GV3EzZfOTc

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Meaning: Courtesy: Sangeetha Sudha (Damodara Rao Dasu) http://www.sangeetasudha.org/annamacharya/vol4/k7.html#MARK_VANDEHAM

Sahityam: vandEham jagadvallabham durlabham

Meaning: I bow to Madhava the lord (vallabham) of the universe (jagad). It is difficult (durlabham) to get his grace.

Sahityam: mandara dharam gurum mAdhavam bhoo dhavam ||

Meaning: He bore (dharam) Mandara mountain. He is mighty (gurum). His consort is Bhudevi (Bhoo-dhavam).

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Sahityam: rAma nAmam yajNa rakshaNam lakshaNam

Sahityam: vAmanam kAminam vAsudEvam

Meaning: I bow to Srirama the protector (rakshaNam) of Yajnas. He is perfect (lakshaNam). He is Vasudeva.

Sahityam: SrimadAvAsinam Sri vEnkaTESwaram

Sahityam: SyAmalam kOmalam SAnta murtim ||

I bow to Venkatesa whose complexion is blue (SyAmalam). He is delicate (kOmalam). He is icon of serenity (SAnta murtim).

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SriKantha nIyeda

Ragam: Bhavapriya (44thMelakartha Raga)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhavapriya

ARO: S R₁ G₂ M₂ P D₁ N₂ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₂ D₁ P M₂ G₂ R₁ S ||

Talam: Adi (Deshadi)

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFpZbOXLLMI)

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: Mrs. Jayasri Akella and https://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/08/thyagaraja-kriti-sri-kantha-neeyeda.html

Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHi_mNYsXk8

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Meaning Courtesy: https://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/08/thyagaraja-kriti-sri-kantha-neeyeda.html

Sahityam: SrI kAnta nI(y)eDa bal(A)tibala celanga lEdA vAdA

Meaning: O Beloved (kAnta) of lakshmI (SrI)! Aren’t (lEdA) the two mantras – bala and atibala (balAtibala) shining (celanga) with You (nIyeDa)? Is there any dispute (vAdA)?

Sahityam: pAk(A)ri nuta nIvAri bal(A)blamunu teliyaga lEdA (SrI)

Meaning: O Lord praised (nuta) by indra – enemy (ari) of demon pAka (pAkAri)! Don’t You know (teliyaga lEdA) the strength (bala) and weaknesses (abalamu) (balAbalamu) of Your (nI) people (vAri) (nIvAri)?

O Beloved of lakshmI! Aren’t the two mantras – bala and atibala shining with You? Is there any dispute?

Sahityam: kAka daityun(E)ka Saramunan(E)ya kanjaj(A)stramai paraga lEdA

Meaning: When You discharged (Eya) (literally throw) a (Eka) blade of grass (Saramunanu) (SaramunanEya) against crow (kAka) demon (daityunu) (daityunEka), didn’t (lEdA) it blaze forth (paraga) as brahmAstra – missile (astramai) of brahmA – born of Lotus (kanjaja) (kanjajAstramai)?

Sahityam: SrI kara dvijulai dArin(e)ruga lEni cinta nIku tOcad(E)mi tyAgarAja nuta (SrI)

Meaning: O Lord who causes (kara) of Prosperity (SrI)! Why (Emi) worry (cinta) about people, though being brAhmaNas (dvijulai), not (lEni) knowing (eruga) the (right) path (dArini) (dArineruga), wouldn’t occur (tOcadu) (tOcadEmi) to You (nIku)?

O Lord praised (nuta) by this tyAgarAja! O Beloved of lakshmI! Aren’t the two mantras – bala and atibala shining with You? Is there any dispute?

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Mahalakshmi Jagan Maata

Ragam: Shankarabharanam (29th melakartha)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dheerashankarabharanam

AROHANA: S R2 G3 M1 P D2 N3 S ||

AVAROHANA: S N3 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Papanasam Sivan

Version: T.N. Seshagopalan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nfo2ghxanwc)

Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LwsycqFldI

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Sahityam: mahAlakSmi jaganmAtA manamirangi varamaruL

Meaning: O MahaLakshmi! O the mother (“maata”) of the Universe (“jagan”)!

O the one (“aruL”) who shows great kindness (“manamirangi”) by coming (“varam”) down (“irangi) to Her devotees.

Sahityam: mahA vishNuvin mArbenum maNi pIThamadanil amarndaruL

O the Goddess who is established in Maha Vishnu’s heart (“mArbenum”).

O the one who is (“amarndaruL”) in a place (“pIThamadanil”) adorned with jewels (“maNi”) and flowers.

Sahityam: manmatanai InraruLum thAyE dayAnidhiyE mahA mAyE

Meaning: You are the mother (“thAyE”) who gave birth (“InraruLum”) to Manmadha, the lord of Love.

You are the embodiment of kindness (“dayA-nidhiyE”). You are the great (“mahA”) goddess of Maya – illusion (“mAyE”).

Sahityam: pArkkaDal tarum krpAkari parindu vandenai Adari

Meaning: You are the kind one (“krpAkari”) who gave (“tarum”) the ocean (“kaDal”) of milk (“pAr”).

{Another meaning: you give us the strength to cross the ocean of life}.

Please hurry and fly (“parindu”) and come (“vandu”) to protect me (“enai”).

Sahityam:pankaja malar vaLar annaiyE kaDaikkaN pAr rAmadAsan paNiyum

Meaning: You are the mother (“annaiyE”) who is (“vaLar”) on a lotus flower (“pankaja malar”).

Please see me (“pAr”) even through the corner of your eyes (“kaDaik-kaN”).

This Ramadasan offers his obseisances (“paNiyum”) to you.

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Lokavana Chatura

Ragam: Begada (29th melakartha Shankarabharanam Janyam)

https://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=911

ARO: S G₃ R₂ G₃ M₁ P D₂ P Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₁ G₃ R₂ S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBAnWA6j83E)

Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6RPZyylShk

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Meaning Courtesy: https://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/06/thyagaraja-kriti-lokavana-chatura-raga.html

Sahityam: lOk(A)vana catura pAhi mAM

Meaning: O Expert (catura) in protecting (avana) the Worlds (lOka) (lOkAvana)! Please protect (pAhi) me (mAM).

Sahityam: sAkEta-adhipa sarasa guNa-apramEya

Meaning: O Lord (adhipa) of ayOdhyA (sAkEta) (sAkEtAdhipa)! O Immeasurable (apramEya) Lord with nice (sarasa) qualities (guNa) (guNApramEya)!

Sahityam: sarasija-Asana sanandana vandita-anghri

Meaning: O Lord whose feet (anghri yuga) are worshipped (vandita) (vanditAnghri) by brahmA – seated (Asana) in Lotus (sarasija) (sarasijAsana) and sage sanandana!

Sahityam: yuga pada nirjita muni SApa (lOkA)

Meaning: O Lord who removed (nirjita) (literally conquered), by His feet (pada), the curse (SApa) pronounced by sage (gautama) (muni) on ahalya!

O Expert in protecting the Worlds! Please protect me.

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Sahityam: cEpa-Adiga padi rUpAlanu konu cApa-alankRta sundara avanI-pa-adbhutamagu

Meaning: O Handsome Lord (sundara) decorated (alankRta) with bow (cApa) (cApAlankRta) who assumed (konu) ten (padi) forms (rUpAlanu) beginning with (Adiga) matsya – fish (cEpa) (cEpAdiga)!

O King – Lord (pa) of Earth (avanI)! Your (nI) wonderful (adbhutamagu) (avanI-pAdbhutamagu) feet (pAdamu) are my refuge (gati);

Sahityam: nI pAdamu gati SrI patE varada pAlita tyAgarAja sArvabhauma-akhila (lOkA)

Meaning: Your (nI) wonderful (adbhutamagu) (avanI-pAdbhutamagu) feet (pAdamu) are my refuge (gati);

O Spouse (pati) (patE) of lakshmI (SrI)! O Lord who bestows boons (varada)! O Protector (pAlita) of this tyAgarAja! O Over-Lord (sArvabhauma) of the Universe!

O Expert in protecting the entire (akhila) (sArvabhaumAkhila) Worlds! Please protect me too.

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Sudhamayi

Ragam: Amruthavarshini {66th Melakartha (Chitrambari) Janyam}

ARO: S G3 M2 P N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 P M2 G3 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Harikesavanallur Muthaiah Bhagavathar

Version: Hyderabad Brothers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCQLnlDpLKU)

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Meanings Courtesy: P R Ramachander

http://translationsofsomesongsofcarnticmusic.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/sudhamayi.html

Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp0uukbbAwQ

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Sahityam: sudhAmayi sudhAnidhi sumacarEkSu kOdaNDE

Meaning: She who is pervaded (“mayi”) with nectar (“sudha”), the treasure house (“nidhe”) of nectar (“sudha”),

She who has a bow (“kodanda”) of sugarcane (“sarekshu”) and flowers (“suma”).

Sahityam: vidhIndranutha vimalE salahau vEdasArE vijayAmbikE

Meaning: She who is worshipped (“nutha”) by the king of fate (“vidhIndra”),

She who is pure (“vimale”) like water (“Salahau”), the essence (“sarE”)of Vedas

And the victorious (“vijaya”) mother (“ambikE”).

Sahityam: sarasijAkSa jaganmOhini sarasarAga maNibhUSaNi

Meaning: She who has lotus like (“sarasija”) eyes (“aksha”), she who bewitches (“mohini”) the world (“jagan”),

She who wears (“bhUSaNi”) great tunes (“sarasarAga”) and gems (“maNi”),

Sahityam: harikEsha priya kAmini AnandAmrtakarSaNi

Meaning: She who likes (“priya”) the song (“kAmini”) of Harikesa,

And she who showers (“karSaNi”) the nectar (“amrta”) of joy (“Ananda”).

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Sri Lalithe

Ragam: Bhairavi (20th mela janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhairavi_(Carnatic)

ARO: S R2 G2 M1 P D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Annaswamy Shastri

Version: Neyveli Santhanagopalan

Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wFquTpmPlA

Audio MP3 Class: http://www.shivkumar.org/music/srilalithe-class.mp3

Sahityam: Sri Lalithe Kanchi Nagara Nivaasini (Vilaasini) Mahaa Tripura Sundari Maampaahi Sundari

Meaning: O Goddess Lalitha, the delicate one, who resides (“Nivaasini” or “Vilaasini”) in the city (“Nagara”) of Kanchi. You are the exquisitely beautiful, Tripura Sundari, protect me, O beautiful (“sundari”) one! I (“maam”) pray (“paahi”) to you.

Sahityam: Neelaabja Dala Lochani Sadaa Sritha Dasa Jana Rakshane

Meaning: You have eyes (“lochani”) like the petals (“dala”) of the blue (“Neela”) lotus (“abja”), which is always benevolent towards the welfare (“rakshane”) of your devotees (“sritha dasa jana”).

Sahityam: Neelamegha Sadrusha Kundale Mayi Krupam Vitara Vinata Lokapaalini

Meaning: Your curly locks (“kundale”) resemble the dark clouds (“neela megha sadrusha”).

Please show (“vitara”) me (“mayi”) compassion (“krupam”).

O goddess! You are worshipped (“vinata”) by the entire world (“loka”) and you foster (“paalini”) them.

Sahityam: Chittam Ati Chapalam Susthiram Kuru Mama Sri Kaamaakshi

Meaning: O goddess Kaamakshi! My (“mama”) mind (“chittam”) is ever (“ati”) wavering (“chapalam”); please help to become(“kuru”) strong (“susthiram”) in order to place my faith in you.

Sahityam: Sivaya Paadakamala Adi Vaa Drudataram Dehi Karunaakari

Meaning: You are the auspicious Siva (“sive”), please help me to become steadfast (“druthataram”) in my devotion(“Bhakthim”) to your (“tava”) lotus (“kamala”) feet (“paada”). You are the treasure trove (“nidhe”) of compassion (“Karuna”).

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Sri Kamakoti

Ragam: SAveri (15th Melakartha (Mayamalavagowla) Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saveri

ARO: S R₁ M₁ P D₁ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₃ D₁ P M₁ G₃ R₁ S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Mysore Sadashiva Rao

Version: MS Subbalakshmi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5t8ZYzYco4)

Lyrics / Meanings Courtesy (G Vignesh and R Shankar): https://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=32156

Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUmOWcSqUac

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Sahityam: SrI kAmakOTi pIThasthitE karuNA kaTAkshi

Meaning: Resident (sthitE) of the divine (SrI) kAmakOTi pITham (of Sri Adi Sankara); whose side-glances (katAkshI) are filled with compassion (karuNA);

Sahityam: EkAmra pati hRdaya nilayE namAmi SrI kAmAkshi

Meaning: The One who makes a home (nilayE) in the heart (hRdaya) of Siva (in his form as the matchless [Eka] Lord [pati] of the mango [Amra]);

I worship/bow down to (namAmi) the divine (SrI) kAmAkshI (she, whose eyes represent sarasvati [kA] and lakshmI [mA])

Sahityam: nAkAdhISa vinutE himagiri sutE

Meaning: The daughter (sutE) of the snow-clad mountain (himagiri); praised (vinutE) by the lord/king (adhISa) of the sky/heavens (nAka) (i.e., dEvEndra);

Sahityam: SrI kAncIpurAdhISvari varada sOdari SaMkari

Meaning: Goddess (adhISvari) of the divine (SrI) city (pura) of kAncI; sister (sOdari) of varadarAja/vishNu; the creator (kari) of auspiciousness (SaM) (also means the consort of SaMkara/Siva)

Sahityam: kadambavana nilayE amba kanjalOcanE bhavAni

Meaning: Resident (nilayE) of the kadamba groove (vana); with eyes (lOcanE) like lotuses (kanja); Oh bhavAni (consort of bhava/Siva)… My (“mad”) mother (ambA)!

Sahityam: madambA vadana vijita SaSi bimba vara suguNa kadamba lalitA (amba)

Meaning: With a face (vadana) that defeats (vijita) the orb (bimba) of the moon (SaSi); Oh fragrant (kadamba), graceful and lovely lady (lalitA) of superlative (vara) virtue (suguNa).

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Vinave O Manasa

Ragam: Vivardhani (28th Melakartha (Hari Kambodhi) Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Janya_ragas

ARO: S R2 M P S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: D.K. Pattammal (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYJWUVwAXKE)

Lyrics Courtesy: www.sangeetham.com

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Audio MP3 Class: http://www.shivkumar.org/music/vinaveomanasa-class.mp3

Pallavi :

vinavE O manasA ! vivarambuga nE tElpEda

Anupallavi:

manasEringi kumArgamuna – mari pOralutsu cEDavaladE

Charanam :I naDatalu banikirAdu Ishvara krpa galuga bOdu;

dhyAna bhajana sEyavE;vara tyAgarAja manavini

Meaning: (www.sangeetham.com)

*Will you not listen ("vinave") O mind ("manasa")? I ("Ne") will explain ("telpeda") it clearly ("vivarambuga")!

Knowingly ("manasEringi") do not wallow ("pOralutsu") in evil ways ("Ku-mArgamuna"), bringing yourself to ruin ("cEDavaladE"). (…Will you not listen O mind?…) This behavior ("I naDatalu") of yours will not bring good ("banikirAdu") to you, nor will it earn you ("galuga bOdu ") the grace of God ("Ishvara krpa"). Involve ("sEyavE") yourself in meditating ("dhyAna") on God and singing ("bhajana") of his name.*

To the entreaties ("manavini") of the good ("vara") Tyagaraja (will you not listen O mind?)

Notes: This tiny kriti is yet another in the series where Tyagaraja advises his own mind (and thereby devotees) on the right path to salvation.

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Abhayaambikaayaa

Ragam: Kedaragowla (28th Mela Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kedaragaula

ARO: S R2 M2 P N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Jhampa {sung as khanda ekam or khanda chapu}

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: Hyderabad Brothers

Lyrics/Meanings Courtesy: www.sangeetham.com, http://guru-guha.blogspot.com/2007/08/dikshitar-kriti-abhayaambikaayaah-anyam.html

Youtube Class / Lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-nMT3QFRuc

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Pallavi

Abhayaambikaayahah Anyam Na Jaane Ajnaanaatmane Aparokshajnaane

Anupallavi:

Ibharaaja Gatyaahah Ishvaryaahah Jagatyaahah Nabhomanigatyaahah Naada Laya Gatyaahah

Charanam :

Baalaadi Naamadheya Prakaashinyaa Kaadi Tatvaanta Prakaashinyaahah

Moolaadi Dvaadashaanta Prakaashinyaahah Sthoolaadi Maunaanta Prakaashinyaahah

Trailokya Moolaprakrtyaahah Svashaktyaahah Saaloka Saamipya Saaroopya Muktayaahah

Maalinee Mantramaalaadi Tantroktyaahah Shoolini Guruguha Svaanubhava Gatyaahah

Meaning: (www.sangeetham.com)

I know (“jaane”) of none other (“na”) than Abhayambika!

She removes ignorance (“aparoksha”) and is knowledge (“jnane”) personified (“anantatmane”)!

Her gait (“gatyaahah”) is like the King (“raja”) of Elephants (“ibha”) ! She is the supreme Goddess (“ishvaryaahah”) of this Universe (“jagatyaahah”)! She causes the sun (“nabhomani”) to shine (“gatyaahah”)! She embodies (“gatyaahah”) sound (“nada”) and beat (“laya”)!

She shines (“prakaashinyaahah”) forth in various manifestations (“naamadheya”) like Bala!

She is radiant (“prakaashinyaahah”) as the Kaadi method of Tantra (“tatvaanta”) worship!

She radiates (“prakaashinyaahah”) from the twelve (“dvadasha”) nerve centres (“anta”) beginning with Mula (“moolaadi”)!

She manifests (“prakaashinyaahah”) progressively from the gross (“sthoolaadi”) to the esoteric (“maunaanta”)!

She is the creator (“svashaktyaahah”) and the energy (“moolaprakrutyaahah”) behind the three (“thrai”) worlds (“lokya”)!

She provides the four stages of liberation (“muktyaahah”) namely - Saloka, Sarupa, Samipya and Sayujya!

She is the essence of the hymns (“tantroktyaahah”) such as the Malini!

She is Shulini! She is experienced (“svaanubhava gatyaahah”) by Subrahmanya!Notes:

This is one of the Abhayamba Vibhakti kritis and is on the Goddess at Mayuram. The raga was the 28th melakarta as per the asampoorna scheme.

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Ada Modi

Ragam: Charukesi (26th Melakartha)

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P D1 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

Details: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.in/2007/11/thyagaraja-kriti-aada-modi-galadaa-raga.html

Youtube Class / Lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMppvfCS6vE

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Pallavi:

Adamodi Galade Ramayya Maata

Anupallavi:

Thodunida Nive Yanuchu Bhaktito

Gudina Nee Paadamu Battina Naato Maata

Charanam:

Chaduvulanni Delisi Shankaraantshu Dai

Sadayu Daasuga Sambhavudu Mrokka

Kadalu Tammuni Balka Jesitivi Gaakanu

Tyaagaraaje Paati Maata

Meaning:

O Ramayya! You seem to feel (“galade”) too proud (“Aada”), too uppish (“modi”), even to talk (“matalaada”) to me. I have sought you (“(y)anuchu”) as my sole (“nive”) support and shelter (“thodunida”) and stuck to you steadfastly and devotedly (“bhaktito”) but you seem to feel .. Do you remember that when kindly Anjaneya, an offshoot of Shiva Himself, at his very first meeting with you desired to be informed of your antecedents, you did not respond directly, but commanded (“jesitivi”) Lakshmana (“tammuni”) to speak to him? When such was the lot of Anjaneya himself (“gaakanu”), who can expect you to talk to this frail Tyagaraja?

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Pallavi:

alai pAyudE kaNNA en manam migha alai pAyudE un Ananda mOhana vEnugAnamadil

Anupallavi:

nilai peyarAdu shilai pOlavE ninra nEramAvadariyAmalE migha vinOdamAna muralIdharA en manam

caraNam

teLinda nilavu paTTappaghal pOl eriyudE un dikkai nOkki enniru puruvam neriyudE

kaninda un vENugAnam kATril varugudE kaNgaL shorugi oru vidham varugudE

madhyama kaalam

kaditta manattil urutti padattai enakku aLittu magizhtta vA

oru tanitta vanattil aNaittu enakku uNarcci koDuTTu mugizhtta vA

kalai kaDal alaiyinil kadiravan oLiyena iNaiyiru kazhal-enakkaLittavA

kadari manamuruga nAn azhaikkavO idara mAdaruDan nI kaLikkavO

idu taghumO idu muraiyO idu dharumam tAnO

kuzhal UdiDum pozhudAdiDum kuzhaigaL pOlavE manadu vEdanai mighavODu (alai)

Meaning:

My mind (“en manam”) is all aflutter (“alai pAyudE”), Oh Krishna (“kaNNA”), listening to the joyous (“Ananda”), enchanting (“mOhana”) music (“gAna”) of your (“un”) flute (“vEnu”), My mind is all aflutter!

Transfixed, I stood (“ninra”) there like (“pOlavE”) a statue (“shilai”), oblivious (“ariyAmalE”) of even the passage of time (“nEramAvada”), hey, mysterious (“migha vinOdamAna”) flautist (“muralIdharA”)!

In this clear (“teLinda”) moonlight (“nilavu”) that makes a day (“paTTappaghal pOl eriyudE”) of the night, I strain my two (“enniru”) eyebrows (“puruvam”) hard (“neriyudE”) and look (“nOkki”) in your (“un”) direction (“dikkai”), the mellow tunes of your flute (“kaninda un vENugAnam”) come floating in the breeze (“kATril varugudE”)... my eyes (“kaNgaL”) feel drowsy (“shorugi”) and a new feeling sweeps my being (“oru vidham varugudE”).

Come (“vA”)! Place your feet and mould (“urutti padattai”) my heavy heart (“kaditta manattil”), make it full (“enakku aLittu”) and fill me with joy (“magizhtta”)! Come! take me to a (“oru”) lonely (“tanitta”) grove (“vanattil”) and fill me (“koDuTTu mugizhtta vA”) with the emotions of ecstatic union (“aNaittu enakku uNarcci”)! You are the one who danced and made merry (“iNaiyiru kazhal-enakkaLittavA”) on the sun-bathed (“kadiravan oLiyena”) waves (“alaiyinil”) of the ocean (“kalai kaDal”)! Am I to go on pleading (“kadari … nAn azhaikkavO”) for you with melting (“uruga”) heart (“manam”), while you are enjoying (“kaLikkavO”) yourself (“nI”) with other (“idara”) women (“mAdaruDan”)? Is it right (“idu taghumO”)? Is it proper (“idu muraiyO”)? Is it what dharma is? (“idu dharumam tAnO”).

My heart (“pozhudu”) dances (“AdiDum”) even like (“pOlavE”) your eardrops (“kuzhaigaL”) do when you blissfully play (“UdiDum”) the flute (“kuzhal”)! With (“mighavODu”) a sad (“vEdanai”) mind (“manadu”), my heart is all aflutter)

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Alakalalladaga

Ragam: Madhyamavathi {22nd melakartha (Kharaharapriya) janyam}

AROHANA: S R2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVAROHANA: S N2 P M1 R2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

alakalalla lADaga gani A rANmuni yeTu pongenO

Anupallavi:

celuvu mIraganu mArIcuni mada manacuvEla

Charanam:

muni kanu saiga delisi shivadhanuvunu viricE

samayamuna tyAgarAja vinutuni mOmuna ranjillu

Meaning: (Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam website:

http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.in/2009/03/tyagaraja-kritis-alphabetical-list.html )

Gist

I wonder how viSvAmitra – that royal sage – exulted beholding the curls shining in the face of SrI rAma – the Lord praised by this tyAgarAja - being tossed about with exceeding beauty, -

(a) when subduing the arrogance of mArIca, and

(b) when, understanding the eye signal of the sage, He broke the bow of Lord Siva!

P: I wonder how (eTu) viSvAmitra – that (A) royal (rATTu) sage (muni) (rAN-muniyeTu) – exulted (pongenO) beholding (kani) the (Lord’s) curls (alakalu) being tossed about (allalADaga) (alakalallalADaga)!

A: I wonder how viSvAmitra – that royal sage – exulted beholding the Lord’s curls being tossed about with exceeding (mIraganu) beauty (celuvu),

at the time (vELa) of subduing (aNacE) the arrogance (madamu) (madamaNacE) of mArIca (mArIcuni)!

C: I wonder how viSvAmitra – that royal sage – exulted beholding the curls, shining (ranjillu) in the face (mOmuna) of SrI rAma – the Lord praised (vinuta) (vinutuni) by this tyAgarAja, being tossed about,

at that time (samayamuna) when, He, understanding (telisi) the eye (kanu) signal (saiga) of the sage (muni), broke (viricE) the bow (dhanuvunu) of Lord Siva!

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Amba Neelayatakshi

Ragam: Neelambari (29th mela janyam)

ARO: S R G M P N D N S || AVA: S N P D N P M G R G S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

Pallavi:

Ambaa Neelamyatakshi Karunaakataakshi

Akhilaloka Sakshi Katakshi

Anupallavi:

Bimbaadhari Chitpratibimbaadhari

Bindunaada Vashankari Shankari

Ambujaaramana Shodhari Aadhari

Ambari Kaadambari Neelambari

Charanam:

Sivaraajadhaani Kshetravaasini

Sritajana Visvasini

Siva Kaayaa Rohanee Sollasini

Chitrupa Vilaasini

Navayogini chakra Vikaasini Navarasa Darahaasini

Suvarnamaya Vigraha Prakaashini

Suvarnamaya Haasini

Bhuvanoodaya Sthithilaya Vinodhini

Bhuvaneshwari Kshipra Prasaadini

Navamaanikya Vallaki Vaadini

Bhava Guruguha Vedini Sammodhini

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s book)

Oh Mother (“Amba”) Neelaayatakshi, whose eyes (“akshi”) are full of compassion ("karuna”). You are the witness (“sakshi”) to all (“akila”) the happenings of the world (“loka”). Please shower your Blessings (“katakshi”) on me. Her lips (“aadhari”) are red in colour like the BIMBA fruit.

She is of the form of knowledge (“chit”) and its reflection (“pratibimba”).

She is captivated (“vashankari”) by the Naada and Bindu. She is SHANKARI...

The sister (“sodhari”) of Mahavishnu (“Ambujaramana”). She pervades as the vast ether-space, and is fond of the Kadamba flowers (“kadambari”) and adorned with blue (“neela”) silk (“ambari”).

She resides (“vaasini”) in SIVARAAJADHANI - nagapattinam- and protects those (“sritajana”) who take refuge (“viswaasini”) in her.

She delights in sharing half the form (“kaaya”) with Lord Shiva and shines (“rohane”) as supreme consciousness. (“sollasini”).

She is established (“vikaasini”) in the Sri Chakra (“chakra”) with nine Yoginis (“nava yogini”).

Her smile (“haasini”) reveals all the nine (“nava”) Rasas (“rasa”).

Her form (“vigraha”) is gloriously resplendent (“prakaashini”) like the gold (“Suvarnamaya”) and She sports a beatific smile (“Haasini”).

She is the suzerain of the universe (“bhuvaneshwari”), sports (“vinodhini”) in creating (“udaya”), sustaining (“sthithilaya”) and dissolving the world. She is pleased very easily (“KshipraPrasaadini”). She plays on VALLIKAVINE, bedecked with nine (“nava”) gems (“maanikya”). She is understood well (“vedini”) by Shiva (“bhava”) and Guruguha and always established in happiness (“samodhini”).

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ambA vANi

Ragam: kIravANi {21st Melakartha Ragam }

ARO: S R2 G2 M1 P D1 N3 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G3 R1 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Harikesavanallur Mutthaiah Bhagavatar

Version: Ram Kaushik

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

ambA vANi nannAdarincavE

Anupallavi:

shambarAri vairi sahOdari kambu gaLEsita kamalEshavri

Charanam:

paradEvi ninnu bhajiyincE bhaktulanu brOcE pankajAsani

vara vINApANi vAgvilAsini harikEshapura alankAri rANi

Meaning: (Courtesy: P.R.Ramachander

http://translationsofsomesongsofcarnticmusic.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/amba-vani.html)

Oh Mother (“vAni”) Saraswathi (“Vani”), please support me (“AdarincavE”)

Sister (“sahOdari”) of enemy (“vairi”) of Sambara,

Oh Goddess of lotus (“kamal-Eshavri”) who has a conch (“kambu”) like neck (“gaLEsita”)

Oh divine Goddess (“paradEvi”) if you (“ninnu”) are sung about (“bhajiyincE”),

oh Goddess who sits on a lotus (“pankaj-Asani”) ,

You protect (“brOcE”) your devotees (“bhaktulanu”),

Oh goddess who has the divine Veena in her hand (“vara vINA-pANi”),

Oh Goddess with pretty speech(“vAg-vilAsini”), Oh queen (“rANi”) who decorates (“alankAri”) Harikesapura (“harikEshapura”)

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Anandatanaprakasam

{Pancha Bhoota Sthala Linga Krithi on Nataraja, Chidambaram, Akasha Linga}

Ragam: Kedaram (29th melakartha Janyam)

AROHANA: S M1 G3 M1 P N3 S ||

AVAROHANA: S N3 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Muthuswami Dikshitar

Version: D.K. Jayaraman

Pallavi:

AnandanaTana prakAsham citsabhEsham AshrayAmi shivakAma vallIsham

Anupallavi:

bhAnukOTi kOTi sankAsham bhukti muktiprada daharAkAsham dInajana

samrakSaNa caNam divya patannjali vyAghrapAda darshita kunjitAbja caraNam

Charanam:

shItAmshu gangAdharam nIla kandharam shrI kEdArAdi kSEtrAdhAram

bhUtEsham shArddUla carmAmbaram cidambaram bhUsura tri-sahasra munIshvaram

vishvEshvaram navanIta hrdayama sadaya guruguha mAdyam vEdavEdyam vItarAgiNam

apramEyAdvaita pratipAdyam sangIta vAdya vinOda tANDavajAta bahutara bhEda cOdyam

Meaning: (From T.K. Govinda Rao’s book)

Also see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muthuswami_Dikshitar#Pancha_bhoota_sthala_linga_kritis

Pallavi: I take refuge (“Asrayami”) in the Lord (“Eesham”) of SIVAKAMAVALLI, the cosmic dancer of CITSABHA, who dances (“natana”) with ecstacy (“Natana prakaasham”).

Anupallavi: His effulgent form (“sankaasham”) is like that of crores (“koti”) of suns (“Bhanu”).

He, the one who is of the form of subtle ethers DAHARAKASA.

He is skilful in bestowing (“prada”) both the ephemeral (“bhukti”) and eternal (“mukti”) happiness.

He is adept (“chana”) in protecting (“samrakshana”) the afflicted (“dina”) ones (“jana”).

He has the glory of bestowing the great (“divya”) vision (“darshita”) of His lifted (“Kunjitha”) lotus-like (“abja”) PADA (“pada charanam”) for His devotees PADANJALI and VYAGHRAPADA.

Charanam: He wears (“dharma”) the crescent moon (“shItAmshu”) & GANGA on his head, and has a blue (“nIla”) neck (“kandharam”).

He is established (“Adhaaram”) in KEDARA and other (“aadi”) temples (“kshetra”).

He, the master (“eesham”) of BHUTAs. He is clad (“ambaram”) in tiger (“shArddUla”) skin (“charma”).

He, the Lord of the universe-VISVESVARA. He has a heart (“hrudayam”) that melts like freshly made butter (“Navaneetha”).

He is the lord (“Ishwaram”) of the three (“thri”) thousand (“sahasra”) sages (“muni”).

He is the progenitor (“mAdyam”) of GURUGUHA, who is full of compassion (“sadaya”).

He is understood (“vEdyam”) though the VEDAs.

He, the desireless one (“apramEyA”), the infinite (“vItarAgiNam”).

He is expounded (“pratipAdyam”) by the philosophy of monism-ADVAITA-non-duality.

He sportively performs (“vinOda”) various forms of dances (“tANDavajAta”) to the accompaniment of music (“sangIta”) and musical instruments (“vAdya”). He imparts knowledge to His devotees (“bahutara”)-becomes the answers (“cOdyam”) to the questions (“bhEda”) of his devotees.

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AndavanE Unai Nambinen

Ragam: Shanmukhapriya (56th Melakartha)

ARO: S R2 G2 M2 P D1 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M2 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Papanasam Sivan

Version: Ram Kaushik (Youtube Link)

Pallavi:

ANDavanE unai nambinEn aDimaik-kadimaiyAn aruL puriyoru pughalilan

Anupallavi:

tANDavam Adum kuncita caraNa malarai yErip-pOTri

Charanam:

kaDalinum mighu bhayankara bhavak-kaDal naDucchuzhal iDaippaDu

shirupaDaganaiya aDimai kaNDAi rAmadASan pAmAl koNDa

Meaning: (approx.)

Oh Lord (“Andavane”)! I have believed in you (“unai nambinEn”). I am the lowest of the lowest person (“aDimaik-kadimaiyAn”). You are the one famous (“pughalilan”) for showering your grace (“aruL puriyoru”).

I have prayed (“yErip-pOTri”) to your dancing form (“tANDavam Adum”), where you raise your lovely feet (“kuncita caraNa malarai”).

The ocean of life (“bhavak-kaDal”) is more fearsome (“mighu bhayankara”) than the might ocean (“kaDalinum”) itself. I need guidance and company to cross this ocean of life (“kaDal naDucchuzhal iDaippaDu”). I bow to you, please see your devotee, Ramadasan who bows to you respectfully (“shirupaDaganaiya aDimai kaNDAi rAmadASan pAmAl koNDa”).

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Angaraka Aashrayamyaham

Ragam: Surutti (28th Mela Janyam)

ARO: S R2 M1 P N2 D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 P M1 R2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Mutthuswami Dikshitar

Version: M.S. Subbulakshmi

Pallavi:

Angaarakam Aashrayamyaham

Vinathaa Sritha Jana Mandaaram

Mangalavaaram Bhoomi Kumaaram Vaaram Vaaram

Anupallavi:

Sringaraaraka Mesha Vruschika Raasya-adi Pathim

Raktha-angam Raktha-ambaraadi Dharam Shakthi Soola Dharam

Mangalam Kambu Galam Manjulatara Padha Yugalam

Mangala-Daayaka Mesha Thurangam Makarotthungam

Charanam:

Daanava Sura Sevitha Manda-smitha Vilasitha Vakthram

Dharani Pradam Bhraathrur-Kaarakam Raktha Neethram

Dheena Rakshakam Poojitha Vaidhyanaatha Ksheethram

Divyoughaadi Guru Guha Kataaksha-Anugraha Paathram

Bhanu Chandra Guru Mitram Bhaasamaana Sukalathram

Jaanustha Hastha Chithram Chaturbhuja Mathi Vichitram

Meanings (From T.K. Govinda Rao's Book)

I ("aham") take refuge ("ashraya" or "vaaram") in Angaaraka, the divine Mandaara tree to the humble dependent devotees ("srita jana") who pray ("vinata") to him. He is the presiding deity of Mangalavaara - tuesday. He is the son ("kumaaram") of the Earth ("bhoomi").

He is the Lord ("pathim") of the cherished ("sringaaraka") Aries ("mesha") and Scorpio ("vruschika") zodiac signs. He shines with a reddish ("raktha") form ("angam"). He wears ("dharam") a red ("raktha") dress ("ambara"). He carries a sword ("shakti") and a trident ("soola").

He is the auspicious one ("mangalam"). He wears a necklace ("kambu") on his beautiful neck ("galam"). He has lovely ("manjula-tara") feet ("pada-yugalam") and is the bestower ("daayaka") of auspiciousness ("mangala"). He rides ("thurangam") on a goat ("mesha") and whose highest apogee ("utthungam") is Capricorn ("makara raasi").

He is worshipped ("sevitha") by gods ("sura") and demons ("daanava"). His face ("vakthram") is always beaming ("vilasitha") and smiling ("smitha"). He is the bestower ("pradam") of wealth of lands ("dharani") and brotherhood ("braathrur-kaarakam"). He has red ("raktha") eyes ("netram"). He is the protector ("rakshakam") of the afflicted ("dheena"). He is worshipped ("poojitha") in the Vaidyanaatha Kshetra. He is favored ("kataaksha-anugraha patram") by three groups of divine teachers such as Divayugha, Siddhaugha and Maanavauga in the Sri-Chakra worship. He is favored ("anugraha patram") by Guruguha. He is the friend ("mitram") of the sun ("Surya" or "bhaanu"), the moon ("chandra") and Jupiter ("brihaspati" or "guru"). He shines ("bhaasamaana") with his good wife, with his hand ("hastha") on his knees ("jaanustha"), having four ("chatur") arms ("bhuja") and he is quite ("mathi") extraordinary ("vichitram").

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Annapurne

Ragam: Sama (29th melakartha janyam)

Talam: Adi

Composer: Dikshitar

ARO: S R2 M1 P D2 S ||

AVA: S D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Lyrics and Meaning Transcription: Mrs. Geetha Kalyanaraman & Mrs. Sharanya Shivkumar

Pallavi:

Annapurne Visalakshi Akhila Bhuvana Saakshi Kataakshi

Anupallavi:

Unnata Gartta Tira Viharini Omkarini Duritaadi Nivaarini

Pannagabharana Raajni Puraani Paramesvara Visvesvara Bhaasvari

Charanam:

Paysannapurita Manikyapatra Hemadarvi Vidhrutakare

Kayajaadi Rakashana Nipunatare Kanchanamaya Bhushana Ambaradhare

Toyajaasanaadi Sevitapare Tumburu Naaradaadi Nuta Vare

Trayaatita Mokshaprada Chature Tripada Shobhita Guruguhasaadare

Meaning: (From T.K. Govinda Rao's book)

Pallavi:

Oh goddess ANNAPURNA, VISALAKSHI-one with large eyes, please protect me.You are the witness for all the happenings in the world ("akhilabhuvanasakshi"). Please favour me with your glance ("katakshi").

Anupallavi:

She resides in the famous ("unnata") GARTTATIRA -kuzhikkarai ("gartta-tira-viharini"). She is of the form of OMKARA.("omkarani"). She alleviates ("nivarini") one's affictions ("duritadi ").

She is the consort ("rajni") of Lord SIVA who adorns ("-abharana") himself with serpents ("pannaga"). She, the ancient ("purani") one. She is the luminosity ("bhasvari") of Lord PARAMESHVARA ("visvesvara").

Charanam:

She holds in one hand ("vidhrta-kare") a gem studded vessel ("manikya patra") brimming ("purita") with sweetened rice-PAYASANNA and in the other hand ("vidhrta-kare") a golden ("hema") spoon ("darvi").

She is adept ("nipuna-tare") in protecting ("rakashana") Cupid ("kay-aja") and others ("aadi").

She is adorned ("dhare") with oranate ("bhushanam") golden jewels ("kancana-maya") and golden silk ("ambara").

She is worshipped ("sevitapare") by BRAHMA ("Toyajaasana") and eminent sages ("adi") like TUMBURU and NARADA.

She is skilful ("chature") in bestowing salvation ("moksha") which is above ("atita") the DHARMA-ARTHA-KAMA ("traya "). She is beloved mother of GURUGUHA ("tripada sobhita") ("guruguha-sadare")

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Antaranga Bhakti

Ragam: Shadvidhamargini (46th Melakartha ragam)

ARO: S R1 G2 M2 P D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M2 G2 R1 S ||

Talam: Deshadi

Composer: Koteeshwara Iyer

Version: Ram Kaushik (Orig: Kalyanaraman?)

Lyrics courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

Antaranga Bhakti Tandu Enai Alayyaa Arashe Nin Ponnadikku Adimai Naan Uyya

Anupallavi:

Sundaraanga Su-Gaangeya Maa Marakataanga Mayura Vara Turanga

Charanam:

Un Mukham Nokkum Kannoli Arul Nee Sanmata Sammata Shadvidhamaargini Nee

Mukkannan Arul Shanmukha Kanmani Nal Vannak-kavi Kunjaradaasan En Kan Nil (..antaranga)

MEANING: (approximate)

O Lord ("Arashe")! Give me ("tandu") the greatest ("uyya") and deepest ("antaranga") form of devotion ("bhakti") and protect ("aalayya") me ("yennai"). I am ("naan") a devotee ("adamai") at your ("nin") golden ("ponn") feet ("adikku").

You have a beautiful ("sundara") body ("anga"), and you hold the pure Ganga ("Gaangeya") on your head. You have the form ("anga") of "maragatha". You have the great cow ("mayura") as your vehicle ("turanga").

Your ("Un") face ("mukham") is full of compassion ("nokkum"). Your eyes ("kan") are full of radiance ("oli") that blesses ("arul") devotees. The pious ones ("sanmata") praise you ("sammata") with the raga "Shadvidhamargini". You have three ("muk") eyes ("kannan") from which the six-faced ("shan-mukha") muruga ("kanmani") was born. Please bless this Kunjaradaasan's eyes ("kan") with that deepest form of devotion.

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Anupama Gunaambudhi

Raagam: Atana (29 janyam)

ARO: S R M P N S || AVA: S N D , P M G , M R S ||

Talam: Khanda Chapu

Composer: Tyaagaraaja

Version: Ram Kaushik/ CV Shankar

Pallavi

Anupama Gunambudhi Yani Ninnu Nera Nammi Anusarincina Vaadanaiti

Anupallavi

Manupakaye Yunnaavu; Manupati! Vraasi Memanupa Maa Kevaru Vinumaa Dayaraani

Charanam

Raajakula Kalashaabdhi Raaja! Surapaala! Gajaraaja Rakshaka! Tyaagaraajavinuta

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s book)

By (“yani”) believing (“nera nammi”) that you (“ninnu”) are the repository (“ambudhi”) of all auspicious (“anupama”) attributes (“guna”), I have now become your full-fledged follower (“anusarinchina”), yet you hesitate to protect me (“vadanaiti” or “manupakaye yunnavu”)!

O Lord (“pati”) of Manu race (“manupathi”)! Unfortunately for me, I have none (“maakevaru”) of standing, compassionate enough (“vraasi”) to convey to you my helplessness (“memanupa”) and the urgent need for your grace. Should you not respond on your own initiative (“vinumaa dayaraani”)?

You are the moon (“kalashaabdhi”) risen out of the royal (“raja”) lineage (“kula”). You are the Protector (“paala”) of Devas (“sura”). You had protected (“rakshaka”) Gajendra (“gajaraaja”). You are worshipped (“vinutha”) by Tyagaraja.

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Apparaama Bhakti

Ragam: Panthuvarali (51st Mela kartha ragam)

ARO: S R1 G3 M2 P D1 N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 D1 P M2 G3 R1 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Pallavi:

Appa Raama Bhakthi Yentho Gopparaa! Maa

Anupallavi:

Tripatalanu Deerchi Kanti Reppavalenu Gachunaa Maa

Charanam:

Kapi Vaaridhi Dhatuna? Kaligi Rota Gattuna?

Aparaadhi Tyagaraju Kaanandamu Hecchunaa!

Meaning (TK Govinda Rao’s book)

How very ("entho") sublime and great ("gopparaa") is the devotion ("bhakthi") to our father ("appa") Rama!

It arrests ("deerchi") the wandering and aimless mind and protects us ("gaachunaa") just like the eyelids ("reppava") guarding the eyes ("kanti").

Could the army of monkeys ("kapi") cross over ("dhaatu") the ocean ("vaaridhi") to Lanka?

Isnt the experience of Bliss ("anandamu") for this sinner ("aparaadhi") Tyagaraja not proof enough ("hetchu") of the glory of Raama Bhakti?

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AragimpavE

Ragam: Thodi { 8th Melakartha Ragam}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanumatodi

ARO: S R1 G2 M1 P D1 N2 Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₂ D1 P M₁ G₂ R1 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Lyrics & Meanings Courtesy: Tyagaraja Vaibhavam http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/10/thyagaraja-kriti-aragimpave-raga-todi.html

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Pallavi:

AragimpavE pAl(A)ragimpavE

Anupallavi

raghuvIra janakajA kara pavitritamau venna pAl(Ara)

caraNam

sAramaina divy(A)nnamu shaD-rasa yuta bhakshaNamulu

dAra sOdar(A)dulatO tyAgarAja vinuta pAl(Ara)

Meaning Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/10/thyagaraja-kriti-aragimpave-raga-todi.html

P: Deign to partake (AragimpavE) milk (pAlu) (pAlAragimpavE).

A: O Lord raghuvIra! Deign to partake milk and butter (venna) sanctified (pavitritamau) by the touch (kara) (literally hand) of sItA – daughter of King janaka (janakajA).

C: O Lord well-praised (vinuta) by this tyAgarAja! Deign to partake –

along with Your spouse (dAra), brothers (sOdara) and others (AdulatO) (sOdarAdulatO),

the tasty (sAramaina) sacred (divya) rice (annamu) (divyAnnamu) and eatables (bhakshaNamulu) consisting of (yuta) six (shaD) different flavours (rasa) along with milk.

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Ragam: kumudakriyA {51st Melakartha (Panthuvarali) Janyam}

ARO: S R1 G3 M2 D1 S ||

AVA: S N3 D1 M2 G3 R1 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Muthuswamy Dikshitar

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

ardhanArIshvaram ArAdhayAmi satatam atri bhrgu vasiSThAdi muni brnda vanditam shrI

Anupallavi:

ardhayAma alankAra vishESa prabhAvam ardhanArIshvarI priya karam abhayakaram shivam

Charanam:

nAgEndra maNi bhUSitam nandi turagArOhitam shrI guruguha pUjitam kumudakriyA rAganutam

AgamAdi sannutam ananta vEda ghOSitam amarEshAdi sEvitam Arakta varNa shObhitam

Meaning: (Approximate – please report errors):

P: I always (“satatam”) worship (“ArAdhayAmi”) Ardha Nareeswara, who was saluted (“vanditam”) by the group of saints (“brnda”) like Athri, Brugu and Vasishta.

A: The special (“vishESa”) decoration (“alankAra”) at midnight (“ardhayAma”) is powerful and wonderful (“prabhAvam”). He is liked (“priya”) by Ardha Nareswari, and he gives fearlessness (“abhayakaram”).

C: He is adorned (“bhUSitam”) by the serpent (“nAgEndra”) stone (“maNi”).

He rides on the bull (“turagArOhitam”) Nandi.

He is worshipped by Subrahmanya (“guruguha”). He is praised by Raga (“rAga-nutam”) Kumuda Kriya,

He is praised (“sannutam”) by Agamas and extolled (“ghOSitam”) by Vedas,

He is served (“sEvitam”) by Indra and others (“amarEshAdi”).

He shines (“shObhitam”) in his red (“Arakta”) colour (“varNa”).

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aruL shei vENumayyA

Ragam: Rasikapriya {72nd Melakartha Ragam}

ARO: S R3 G2 M2 P D3 N3 S ||

AVO : S N3 D3 P M2 G3 R3 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Kotishwara Iyer

Version: Ram Kaushik (YouTube link)

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi

aruL shei vENumayyA murugayyA nI

Anupallavi

maruL uravE ennai mayakkiDum mAyaval iruL aravE jnAna sUriyan ena vandOr shol

Charanam

nilaiyA kAyam ilaiyE idanai nilai enru eNNuvadena mAyam

enrunaiyE ninaindu nAn uyya nEsha kavi kunjaradAsa rasikapriya

Meaning: {Courtesy: R Shankar,Rasikas.org}

***P: My Lord (“arasE”), murugA (“murugayyA”) you (“nI”) have to shower (“seyya vENDum”) your grace (“aruL”) (“on me”)!

A: Please appear/come (“vandu”) like (“ena”) the sun (“sUriyan”) of knowledge (“jnAna”) (“and bless me, Oh murugA”) with a (“Or”) word (“sol”) [1] that will dispel (“aravE”) the deep darkness (“valliruL”) of illusion (“mAya”) intoxicating (“mayakkiDum”) and entangling (“uravE”) me in a web of desire (“maruL”).***

***C: This body (“kAyam”) is not (“ilayE”) eternal (“nilaiya”), so what is this (“enna”) illusion (“mAyam”) that makes us believe (“eNNuvadu”) that it (“idanai”) is permanent (“nilaiyenRu”)? Oh one who is dear (“priya”) to the fan (“rasika”), the loving (“nEsa”) servant (“dAsa”), of the poet (“kavi”) kunjara (“bhArati”) [2], (“you have to bless me, Oh murugA”), so that I (“nAn”) can achieve excellence (“uyya”) in life by accepting/thinking of you alone (“unnaiyE”) as the eternal one (“nilaiyenRu”)!

FOOTNOTES

[1] the word (“sol”) I think is the praNava – Om

[2] The composer, Sri Koteeswara Iyer was brought up by his maternal grand-father, who was Kavi Kunjara Bharati – Sri KI called himself ‘kavi kunjara dAsan’ – his mudra***

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Arunachalanaatham

Ragam: Saaranga (65th Mela janyam)

ARO: S R S P M P D N S || AVA: S N D P M R G M R S ||

Talam: Rupakam (2 kalai)

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: D.K. Jayaraman

Pallavi:

Arunachalanaatham Smaraami Anisam Apeethakuchaambaa Sameetham

Anupallavi:

Smaranaath Kaivalya Pradha Charanaaravindam

Tharunaadithya Koti Sankaasha Chidaanandam

Karunarasaadi Kandam Sharanaagatha Surabrundam

Charanam Apraakrutha Thejomaya Lingam

Athyadbhutha Karadrutha Saarangam

Aprameeyamaparnaabja Brungam

Aruno Utthunga Vrushathurangam

Viprothamma Visheshaantharangam

Veera Guruguha Thaaraprasangam

Swapradeepa Mowlividrutha gangam

Swaprakasha jitha somaagni Pathangam

Meaning (from TK Govinda Rao’s book)

I always (“anisham”) contemplate (“smaraami”) upon Lord Arunachalanaatha, who is in the company (“sametham”) of Apithakuchamba

His lotus (“aravindam”) feet (“charana”) bestows (“pradha”) total salvation (“kaivalya”), even by just remembering (“smaranaath”) them. He is knowledge and bliss (“tharunadithya or chidaanandam”), shining like crores (“koti”) of suns (“sankaasha or adithya”). He is the embodiment of sentiments (“rasa”) like mercy (“karuna”) and others (“aadi”). A host (“brundham”) of celestials (“sura”) have sought refuge (“sharanagatha”) in him.

He is the form of extraordinary (“apraakrutha”) lustrous (“thejomaya”) linga and holds a marvelous (“adhyathbhutha”) deer(“saarangam”) in his hand (“karadrutha”). He is like the bee(“brungam”) hovering over the lotus-like (“abja”) APARNA-PARVATHI. He is seated on a majestic (“arunothunga”) bull (“vrushathurangam”). He, especially dwells in the hearts (“antarangam”) of noble bhusuras (“viprothamma”). He is very much attached (“prasangam”) to brave (“veera”) guruguha. He wears Ganga on his glorious head (“swa pradeepa”) and has conquered (“jitha”) the moon (“mouli” or “soma”), the sun (“pathangam”), and the fire(“agni”) by his natural brilliance (“swa prakaasha”).

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Balagopala

Ragam: Bhairavi (20th mela Nata Bhairavi Janyam)

ARO: S R2 G2 M1 P D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Muthuswamy Dikshitar

Version: Hyderabad Brothers (Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5w-PA9arzY)

Slower rendition by Ram Kaushik (Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeMB_JQksMA)

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Pallavi:

Balagopala Palaya Asu maam Bhaktavatsala Krupaajaladhe(Hari)

Anupallavi:

Nila Nirada Sarira Dhiratara Nirajakara Nirupamananda Kara

Lilaya gopavesha Dhara muralidhara Sridhara Damodaravara

Charanam:

Canura Malla Harana Nipunatara Carana Nihata Sakatasura Murahara

Manikya makuta haravalaya Dhara Mattebha Kumbha Bhedana Patutara

Vanisarccita Pitambaradhara Vaijayanti Vana Mala Dhara

Aanavadi Vijaya Manasakara Apahata Kamsasura Nata Bhusura

Drona Karna Duryodhanadi Hara Draupadi mana Samrakshanakara

Vainika Gayaka Guruguha Nuta Pura Vairi Vihita Gopika Manohara

MEANING:

Oh BALAGOPALA! Protect (“paalaya asu”) me (“maam”).You are the ocean (“jaladhe”) of compassion (“krupaa”) to devotees (“Bhakta”). Whose body (“sharira”) Is blue-hued (“neela”) like the rain bearing clouds (“neeradha”); whose hands (“kara”) are like lotus (“neeraja”) flower; bestower (“kara”) of incomparable (“nirupa”) bliss (“ananda”); who sportively (“leelaya”) incarnated (“vesha dhara”) as the cow-herd (“gopa”, “muralidhara”). Who is adorned by LAKSHMI (“sri dhara”); and is the precious one DAMODARA; who was tied by a rope by YASODA.

Who skillfully (“nipuna”) vanquished (“harana”) the CANURA & MALLA and killed SAKATASURA with His foot (“charana nihata”); who brought about the death (“hara”) of MURA. He is adorned with ruby gem-studded (“manikya”) crown (“makuta”), necklace (“haara”) and bracelet (“valaya”). He is valorous in splitting (“Bhedana”) the pot-like head (“Patutara”) of the intoxicated (“Mattebha”) elephant (“Kumbha”). He is worshipped (“architha”) by BRAMHA the consort of Vani. HE is adorned with PITAMBARA and VAIJAYANTIMALA. Who is the form (“akara”) of the victorious (“vijaya”) mind in conquering pride (“anava”) etc (“aadi”).. Who destroyed (“apahata”) demons (“asura”) like KAMSA and worshipped (“nata”) by BHUSURAS –those belonging to the earth and kings; He vanquished DRONA, KARNA, DURYODHANA etc. protected (“samrakshanakara”) the honour (“Maana”) of DRAUPADI. He is extolled by VAINIKA GAYAKAS-VINA players & songsters and GURUGUHA; He is well disposed (“vihita”) with friends and foes (“vairi”) alike, and the GOPIs – the cow-herd-damsels.

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Balakrishnan

Ragam: Dhanyasi (8th melakartha (hanumanthodi) janyam)

ARO: S G2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R1 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Oothukaadu Venkata Subbaiyer

Version: M N Subramanyam

Pallavi:

Balakrishnan Paada malar Panivor (k)Idar Illai Varaguna

Anupallavi:

Neelamukhil Pol Azaghan

Nirai madhi Vadana Madani nila -- Naghzai nila aruloli thavazum

Charanam:

Gokulan Brindavanam Yamunaavihari Gopalan

Gopi Jana Mana Mohana Murali Gaana Viloolan

Vyakulam Thavir Thanva Manathil Vaz Karunaalavaalan

Mazhai Thaduka Govardhana Malai Edutha Thintholan

Pizhai Porutharum Dayaalan Piramanbani Malarthaalan

Meaning: Thanks to Sthanu Ramakrishnan They who bow(“panivor”) to the lotus-like (“malar”) feet (“paada”) of Balakrishan, the One with Supreme qualities, face no sorrow (“idar illai”) in this world. He is handsome (“azhagan”) and has the color of the blue clouds (“neela mukhil”). His face (“vadana”) is like the full moon (“nirai madhi”). He sports a beautiful smile (“ila naghai”) on his face (“adanil”) which gives the light of grace (“arul oli”).

He is the resident of “Gokulam” also known as Brindavanam on the banks of the river Yamuna. He is a cowherd (“Go-paalan”). He is the one who enchants (“mohana”) the minds (“mana”) of the gopis (cowherd damsels). He is the lover (“vilolan”) of flute (“murali”) music (“gana”).

He is the one who removes (“thavir”) sadness (“vyakulam”) and makes the mind strong (“Thanva”). With abounding kindness (“karunaalavaalan”) lives (“vaazh!”) in the mind (“manathil”).

He is the strong-shouldered (“thinntholan”) one who lifted the govardhana mountain(“malai”) to stop (“thaduka”) the rain (“mazhai”) caused by Indra. He is the kind one (“dayaalan”) who bears (“porutha”) and forgives our faults (“pizhai”). He is the one to whom even Brahma (“piraman”) bows (“pani”).

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bAlasubramaNyan pAdamE

Ragam: viSNupriyA (32 Ragavardhini janya)

ARO: S G3 M1 P D1 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G3 M1 R3 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Thanjavur Shankara Iyer

Lyrics: Lakshman Ragde

Version: Ram Kaushik / TVS version (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeujdadFCbw)

Pallavi

bAlasubramaNyan pAdamE tuNai pADum vEdattil meipporuLAnavan

Anupallavi:

nIla mayil uDai murugan nammai nittam kAttiDum viSNupriya marugan

Charanam:

pArvati paramEshvaran kumAran panniru kaNNuDai Arumukhan

pArp-pugazhum pazhani ANDavan pAmarargaLum nambi vaNangiDum

Meaning: (approx.)

P: The feet (“pAdamE”) of Bala-subramanyan are my refuge (“tuNai”). He is the one revered as the essence (“mei-pporuL-Anavan”) of the vedas (“vEdattil”).

A: He is Muruga (“murugan”) who rides on (“uDai”) the blue (“nIla”) peacock (“mayil”). He shows (“kAttiDum”) us (“nammai”) the way to salvation daily (“nittam”). He is the dear nephew of Vishnu (“viSNupriya marugan”) – also a reference to the raga name of Vishnupriya.

C: He is the son (“kumAran”) of Parvati and Parameshwaran (Shiva). He has twelve (“panniru”) eyes (“kaNNuDai”) in his six faces (“Aru-mughan”). He is universally revered (“pArp-pugazhum”) and is the lord (“ANDavan”) that resides on the Palani (“pazhani”) mountain. Ordinary people (“pAmarargaLum”) place their trust (“nambi”) in him and pray to him (“vaNangiDum”).

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Bhajare Re Manasa

Ragam: Karnataka Devagandhari or Abheri {22nd Mela (Khararaharapriya) Janyam}

ARO: S G2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Mysore Vasudevaacharya

Version: D K Pattamal

Lyrics Courtesy: www.karnatik.com & Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

bhajarE rE mAnasa shrI raghuvIram bhukti mukhti pradam vAsudEvam harim

(bhajarE)

Anupallavi:

vrijina vidUram vishvAdhAram sujana mandAram sundarAkAram

(bhajarE)

CaraNam:

rAvana mardanam rakSita bhuvanam ravi shashi nayanam ravijAti madanam

ravijAdi vAnara parivrtam naravaram ratnahAra parishObhita kandaram

madhyama kaalam

ravi shashi kuja budha guru shukra shanIscara rAhu kEtu nEttAram

rAjakumAram rAmam pavanajAptam avanijA manOharam

(bhajarE)

Meaning: (approximate – please report any mistakes!)

Oh Mind (“manasa”), pray (“bhajarE”) to Shri Rama, the hero (“vIram”) of the sun-clan (“raghu”).

He will give (“pradam”) prosperity (“bhukti”) and salvation (“mukthi”). He is Vasudeva and Hari.

He is meditated (“vrijina”) upon by the sages (“vidhUram”). He is the basis (“Adhaaram”) of the universe (“vishwa”). He is the savior (“mandhaaram”) of the pious people (“sujana”). He has a beautiful (“sundarA”) form (“AkAram”). Pray to that Rama, oh Mind!

He is the slayer (“mardhanam”) of rAvana. He protects (“Rakshita”) the world (“bhuvanam”).

He has eyes (“nayanam”) like the sun (“ravi”) and moon (“sashi”).

He is more beautiful (“madanam”) than (“Ati”) the sun (“ravi”).

He is the saviour of the monkey clan (“vanara”) and humans.

He wears beautiful jeweled neckacles (“ratnahAra parishObhita”) in his chest (“kandaram”).

He is above the navagrahas: ravi, sashi, kuja, budha, guru, sukra, shanicras, rahu, ketu.

He is prince (“rajakumaram”) Rama.. He is lotus-eyed (“Pavanajaptam”). He enthralls (“manoharam”) sitA (“avanija”).

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Bhakti Biccha

Raagam: Shankarabharanam (29th melakartha ragam)

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P D2 N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyaagaraaja

Version: Neyveli Santhanagopalan

Pallavi

Bhakti Bicchamiyyave! Bhaavukamagu Saatvika

Anupallavi

Mukti Kakhila Shaktiki Trimurttulukati Melmi Raama

Charanam

Praanamuleni Vaaniki Bangaaru Baaga Chutti

Aani Vajra Bhushana MuraMandu Betta Reethi

Jaanalaku Puraanaagama Shastra Veda Japa Prasanga

Traana Galgi Yemi? Bhakta Tyaagaraajanuta! Raama

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s book)

Raama! I stand at your threshold begging (“biccha Iyyave”) devotion (“bhakti”) to you and only to you, nothing else!

That devotion is reputed to confer all auspicious attributes (“bhaavukamagu”) leading to that peace (“satvika”) that passeth all understanding.

This devotion is all powerful (“shakti”). It confers a status superior (“ati melmi”) to that of celestials (“akhila Shakti”) and the trinity (“trimurthulu”).

To train deceitful and dashing women (“Jaanalaku”), bereft of devotion to expound Vedas scriptures (“puraana aagama veda japa prasanga”) and the epics will be like decorating corpses (“praanamuleni vaaniki”) with laced cloth and gem studded ornaments (“bangaaru baaga chutti”), a ridiculous exercise in futility (“traana galgi yemi”).

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Bhavamulona

Ragam: Shuddha Dhanyasi (22nd Melakartha (Kharaharapriya) Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Udayaravichandrika

ARO: S G2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 P M G2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Annamacharya

Version: M S Subbalakshmi

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Lyrics Courtesy: Sangeetha Sudha (Damodara Rao Dasu)

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Pallavi

bhAvamulOna bAhyamunandunu

gOvinda gOvinda yani koluvavO manasa ||

Charanam 1

hari yavatAramulE akhila dEvatalu

hari lOnivE brahmAnDambulu

hari nAmamulE anni mantramulu

hari hari anavO manasA||

Charanam 2

vishNu ni mahimalE vihita karmamulu

vishNuni pogaDeDi vEdambulu

vishNu DokkaDE viswAntarAtmuDu

vishNuvu vishnNuvani vedaka vO manasA ||

Charanam 3

atchyutuDitadE Adiyu nantyamu

atchyutuDE asurAntakuDu

atchyutuDu Sree vEnkatAdri meeda nide

atchyuta atchyuta SaraNanavO manasa ||

Meaning:

In thought (“bhavamu-lona”) and action (“bahyamunandunu”) chant (“koluva”) "Govinda," oh my heart (“manasa”)

All (“akhila”) gods (“dEvatalu”) are the incarnations (“avataramulE”) of Hari. All the universe (“brahmAnDambulu”) is in Hari (“hari lOnivE”). All (“anni”) the mantras (incantations - mantramulu) are in the names (“nAmamulE”) of Hari. Chant (“anavO”) "Hari, Hari, Hari," oh my heart.

All the happenings (“vihita karmamulu”) are miracles (“mahimalE “ of Vishnu. All the Vedas (“vEdambulu”) praise (“pogaDeDi”) Vishnu. Vishnu alone (“DokkaDE”) is the soul of the universe (“viswA-antarAtmuDu”). Search for Vishnu everywhere, oh my heart (“vedaka vO manasA”).

He is Achyuta (atchyutuDitadE), the detached. He is the primeval and He is the ultimate (Adiyu nantyamu). He is the destroyer of demons (asurAntakuDu). Achyuta resides (“meeda nide”) on Sree Venkatadri. Surrender (“SaraNanavO”) to Achyuta, oh my heart (“manasa”).

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Brochevarevare

Ragam: Sri Ranjani (22nd Melakartha (Kharaharapriya) Janyam)

ARO: S R2 G2 M1 D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Pallavi:

Brochevarevare (Raghupate!) (Ninnuvinaa!) (Sriraama Nenaruna!)

(Sakala Loka Naayaka!) (Naravara Neesari!)

Charanams:

Devendraadulu Mecchutaku Lanka Dayato Daana Mosangi Sadaa!
Muni Savambu Juda Venta Janikala Maarichaadula Hatambu Jesi
Vaali Nokka Kolanesi Ravi Baaluni Raajuniga Vinchi Juchi!
Bhavaabdi Taruno Paayamu Lerani Tyaagaraajuni Karambidi!

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s Book)

Chief (“pathe”) of Raghus! There is no one else (“varevaru”) to bestow affection (“broche”) on me and protect me other than you, Lord (‘nayaka”) of the Universe (“sakala loka”)! Most exalted (“neesari”) among men (“naravara”)!

Who else would have donated (“daana mosangi”) Lanka to Vibheeshana to the delight and appreciation (“mecchutaku”) of Indra (“devendra”) and others (“dula”)?

Who else would have followed Visvaamitra (“muni”) from Ayodhya and protected the sacrifice he was performing from being desecrated by Maaricha and others?

Who else could have killed the indomitable Vaali with just a simple(“oka”) arrow (“kola”) and croned Sugriva (son of the Sun God (“ravi baaluni”)) as the king of Kishkinda?

And who else can lift Tyaagaraaja from the ocean of birth (“bhavaabdhi”) and death and lead him to salvation?

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Brovabarama

RAGAM-Bahudari

ARO: S G M P D N S || (28 janyam)

AVO: S N P M G S ||

Talam: (Desh)Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Smt. T. Rukmini

Pallavi:

Brova Bharamaa? Raghuraama!

Bhuvanamella Nivai Nannokani

Anupallavi:

Sri Vasudeva! Andakotla Kukshini Yunchukoleda? Nannu

Charanam:

Kalashaambudhilo Dayato Namarulakai Yadigaaka

Gopikaalakai Konda Lettaleda ? Karunaakara Tyagarajuni

MEANING: (From T K Govinda Rao’s Book)

O Raghurama! You are the omnipresent Prop (“Neevu”) of the sprawling (“ella”) world (“bhuvana”). Will protecting (“Brova”) this frail (“nann Okkani”) Tyagaraja prove an intolerable burden (“Bhaaramaa?”) on you and tax you ?

Sri Vasudeva! Have you not absorbed and preserved (“yunchukoleda”) the entire cosmos (“kukshini”) within your stomach (“Andakotla”)?

Did you not kindly (“dayato”) to support the Mandara mountain under the ocean on behalf of the celestial (“Namarulakai”) during the churning of the ocean (“kalashambudhilo”) for nectar?

And did you not (“leda”) lift (“Letta”) the Govardhana hill (“konda”) to protect Gopis and cows. Ocean of mercy!

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Bhava nuta

Ragam: Mohanam { 28th Melakartha Janya Ragam}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohanam

ARO: S R₂ G3 P D2 S ||

AVA: Ṡ D₂ P G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: T. Rukmini

Lyrics & Meanings Courtesy: Tyagaraja Vaibhavam http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/02/thyagaraja-kriti-bhava-nuta-raga.html

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Pallavi:

bhava nuta nA hRdayamuna ramimpumu baDalika tIra

Anupallavi

bhava tAraka nAtO bahu palkina baDalika tIra

kamala sam(bhava)

caraNam 3

prabala jEsi nanu brOcedav(a)nukonna baDalika tIra

prabhu nIvu tyAgarAjuniki baDalika tIra

kamala sam(bhava)

Meaning Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/02/thyagaraja-kriti-bhava-nuta-raga.html

O Lord praised (nuta) by Lord Siva (bhava)! Deign to relax (ramimpumu) (literally sport) in my (nA) heart (hRdayamuna) to overcome (tIra) Your fatigue (baDalika).

O Lord who carries across (tAraka) the Ocean of Worldly Existence (bhava)!

O Lord praised (nuta) by Lord brahmA – born (sambhava) in Lotus (kamala)! Deign to relax in my heart to overcome (tIra) Your fatigue (baDalika) of conversing (palkina) (literally talking) a lot (bahu) with me (nAtO).

You protected (brOcedavu) me by making (jEsi) me (nanu) famous (prabala);

deign to relax in my heart to overcome (tIra) Your fatigue (baDalika) for having so intended to protect me (anukonna) (brOcedavanukonna);

O Lord praised (nuta) by Lord brahmA – born (sambhava) in Lotus (kamala)!

You (nIvu) are Lord (prabhuvu) of this tyAgarAja (tyAgarAjuniki); deign to relax in my heart to overcome (tIra) Your fatigue (baDalika).

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Bhavayami

Ragam: Ragamalika

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Swati Tirunal

Version: M.S. Subbalakshmi

Pallavi: (SAVERI) : [ARO: S R1 M1 P D1 S || AVA: S N3 D2 P M1 G3 R1 S || ]

Bhavayami Rahuramam Bhavya Sugunaramam

Anupallavi: (SAVERI)

Bhavukavutharanapara Apangaleelalasitham

Charanams:

NATTAKURANJI (Baalakandam) [ARO: S R2 G3 M1 N2 D2 N2 P D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 M1 G3 R2 G3 M2 P G3 R2 S || ]

Dinakaravayathilakam Divyagadisuthasavana

Vanarachithasubahumukha Vadamahalyapavanam

Anagameesachapabhangam Janakasuthapranesham

Ghanakupithabhrigurama Garvahamithasaketham

DHANYASI (Ayodhyakaandam) [ARO: S G2 M1 P N2 S || AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R1 S || ]

Vihathamabhisekamadha Vipinagathamaryavacha

Sahithaseetha Saumithrim Santhathamaseelam

Guhanilayagatham Chitrakootagathabharathadatta

Mahitharatnamayapaduka Madana Sundarangam

MOHANAM (Aaranyakaandam) [ARO: S R2 G3 P D2 S || AVA: S D2 P G3 R2 S || ]

Vithadandakaranyakagata Viradhadalanam

Sucharithaghatajadathanupamitha Vaishnavaastram

Pataga Vara Jataayu nutam Panchavateevihithavasam

Athighorasoorpanagha Vachanagathakharadaharam

MUKHARI (Kiskindhakaandam) [ARO: S R2 M1 P N2 D2 S || AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S || ]

Kanakamriga Rupadhara Khalamareechaharamiha – su

Janavimathadasasyahrithajanakajanveshanam

Anagha Pampatheerasanghadanjaneyanabhomani

Thanujasankhyakaram Valitanudalanameesam

POORVIKALYANI (Sundarakaandam) [ARO: S R1 G3 M2 P D2 P S ||

AVA: S N3 D2 P M2 G3 R1 S || ]

Vanarothama Sahitha Vayusoonu Kararpitha

Bhanusathabhasvara Bhavyaratnanguleeyam

Thenapunaraneethanyuna Choodamani Darshanam

Shree Nidhi Mudadthitheera Sritha Vibheeshanamilitham

MADHYAMAVATHI (Yuddhakaandam) [ARO: S R2 M1 P N2 S || AVA: S N2 P M1 R2 S || ]

Kalithavarasethubandham Khalanissimapasitasana

Dalana Murudasa Kandavitharam Athidheeram

Jwalana Bhoothajanakasutha Sahithayathasaketham

Vilasitha Pattabhisheka Viswapalam Padmanabham

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Brahma Kadigina

Ragam: Mukhari (22nd Mela Janyam)

*AROHANA: S R2 M1 P N2 D2 S ||

AVAROHANA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S* ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Annamacharya

Version: Ram Kaushik (Original: DK Jayaraman)

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Pallavi

Brahma Kadigina Paadamu

Brahmamu Taanenee Paadamu (brahma)

Charanam 1:

Chelagi Vasuda Golicina Nee Paadamu

Bali Tala Mopina Paadamu

Talagaka Gaganamu Tannina Paadamu

Balaripu Gaacina Paadamu (brahma)

Charanam 2

Kaamini Paapamu Gadigina Paadamu

Paamu Talanidina Paadamu

Premapu Shreesati Pisikedi Paadamu

Paamidi Turagapu Paadamu (brahma)

Charanam 3

Parama Yogulaku Pari Pari Vidhamula

Varamosagedi Nee Paadamu

Tiru Venkatagiri Tiramani Coopina

Parama Padamu Nee Paadamu (brahma)

Meaning: (from www.karnatik.com)

The feet ("paadamu") of Venkateshwara are so sacred that they are adorable ("kadigina") even to Brahma and that the very feet ("paadamu") themselves ("taananee") are Brahma.

The Lord's feet have saved the earth ("mopina") from the powerful enemy "Baali" ("bali tala") Chakravarthi when the Lord in the form of Vaamana asked him to fulfill his wish. The adorable feet of the Lord, which brought down the pride of the poisonous snake Kaalinga ("talagaka"). The feet were pressed ("pisakedi") so dearly ("premapu") by the goddess of wealth Lakshmi ("shreesati"), the Lord's wife. These are the feet that have given many boons ("varamosagedi") to rishis ("parama yogulaku") and have made TiruvenkaTagiri in Tirupati the last destination ("tiramani coopina") to attain salvation.

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Meaning:

(Courtesy: http://www.allyouwannaknow.net/musicandme/2009/09/24/brochevarevarura-kamas/ )

P: brOcEvArevarurA (who will save) ninu vina (other than you) raghuvara (descendent of raghu – rAma in this case) nanu (me):

Who will save me other than you Oh descendent of Raghu.

nee (your) caraNAmbujamula (lotus like feet) nE viDajAla (I can’t leave) karuNAlavAla (oh treasure of mercy):

I can’t leave your lotus like feet Oh treasure of mercy.

A: O caturAna Adi vandita (Oh, the one who is worshipped by brahma and others) catura + Anana (the one with four faces = brahma); Adi (starting from or others); vandita (worshipped); neeku (to you)

parAkElanayya (parAku Elanu ayya = why aloofness, oh father); “ayyaa” literally means father, but is used to address a male in general

Oh, the one who is worshipped by great ones starting from brahma, why are you so aloof? You are the only one who can save me. If you yourself show aloofness, what can I do?

nee (your); caritamu (life history); pogaDalEni (inadequacy to praise); nA (my); cinta (worry); teerci (remedy); varamulicci (varamulu icci = grant boons); vEgamE (quickly);

My diction is inadequate even to praise and sing your story, I am in such a poor state. Please clear my worries and grant my wishes and save me.

C: seetApatE (oh lord of sita); nApai (towards me, in this context); neekabhimAnamu lEdA (neeku abhimAnamu lEdA = don’t you have affection); vAtAtmajArchita (vAtAtmaja arcita = worshipped by Hanuman, devotee of Rama); pAdA (feet); nA (my); moralanu (lamentation); vinarAdA (can’t you hear)

Oh, lord of sita, don’t you have any affection towards me? Oh, the one whose feet were worshipped by Hanuman, why don’t you listen to my lamentation?

bhAsuramuga (gloriously) kari rAjunu (elephant king) brOcina (saved)vAsudEvuDavu (vishNu) neevu kadA (aren’t you)

Aren’t you the vishNu who gloriously saved the elephant kind? (referring to “gajEndra mOksham”)

nA (my) pAtakamella (all sins) pOgoTTi (get rid of) gaTTiga (firmly) nA chEyi (my hand) paTTi (hold)

viDuvaka (without leaving) –

Cleansing me of all my sins, and without leaving it, holding my hand firmly, who will save me, other than you?

Alt: http://www.admadhavan.com/krithi10.htm Oh, Raghuvara ! Would anyone other than you come to my rescue ? Oh, Treasure of Compassion ! How can I afford to leave your lotus-like feet ? Why are you now so secluded, Oh Lord, worshipped by great souls including Brahma ? I would become helpless, if you now decide to elude from me. My imperfect power of expression becomes my disadvantage in praising and singing the stories about you. Please be good enough to remove my anxieties and protect me. If you have some affection for me, save me as you have saved Gajendra, Oh, Lord of Sitha, worshipped by Vathathmaja Hanuman, the great devotee of Sree Rama.

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Budhamaashrayaami

Ragam: Nata Kuranji (28th Mela janyam)

ARO: S R G M N D N P D N S || AVA: S N D M G M P G R S ||

Talam: Misra Jhampa

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: Ram Kaushik

Pallavi:

Budhamaashrayaami Satatam Sura Vinutham Chandra Taaraa Sutham

Anupallavi:

Budhajanair Veditham Bhusurair Moditham Madhura Kavitaapradam Mahaneeya Ampadam

Charanam Kunkumasama Dyuthim Guruguha Mudaakrithim Kuja Vairinam Manimakuta Haara Keyura

Kankanaadi Dharanam Kamaneeyatara Mithuna Kanyaadhipam Pustaka Karam Napumsakam

Kinkara Jana Mahitham Kilbishaadi Rahitam Sankara Bhaktha Hitam Sadaananda Sahitam

Meaning (from TK Govinda Rao’s book)

I always (“sathatham”) seek shelter (“aashrayaami”) in Budha, who is worshipped (“vinutham”) by Celestials (“sura”). Who is the son (“sutham”) of the Moon (Chandra) and Taaraa.

Who is revered (“vedhitham”) by the learned ones (“budhajanair”) and brings joy (“modhitham”) to Bhusuras. He is the bestower (“pradham”) of the sweet (“madhura”) art of poetry (“kavithaa”), the one of splendrous (“mahaneeya”) wealth (“ampadam”).

Who is brightly colored (“dyuthim”) like (“sama”) saffron (“kunkuma”). Whose form gives delight (“mudhaakrithim”) to Guruguha. He is the enemy (“vairinam”) of Kuja and He is the wearer (“dharam”) of a gem-studded crown (“manimakuta”), necklace (“haara”), armlets (“keyura”) and bracelets (“kankana”). He is the lord of the houses (“kamaneeyatara”) of Mithuna (Gemini) and Kanya (Virgo). He has a book (“pustaka”) in hand (“karam”). He is of a neuter gender (“napumsaka”). He is honored (“mahitham”) by his attendants (“kinkarajana”). He is devoid (“rahitham”) of all sins (“kilbishaadi”) and bestows benefits (“hitham”) on the devotees (“bhaktha”) of Shiva (“shankara”). He is always joyous (“sadaananda sahitham”).

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ceDE buddhi

Ragam: Atana (29th Melakartha Janya Ragam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atana

ARO: S R₂ M₁ P N₃ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₁ P G₃ R₂ S ||

Talam: Adi (Ateetam Eduppu)

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Ram Kaushik

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/04/thyagaraja-kriti-chede-buddhi-raga.html

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Pallavi ceDE buddhi mAnurA Anupallavi

iDE pAtram(e)varO jUDarA (ceDE)

caraNam

bhU-vAsiki tagu phalamu kalgun(a)ni

budhulu palka vina lEdA manasA

SrI vAsudEvas-sarvam(a)nucunu

cintincarA tyAgarAja vinutuni (ceDE)

Meaning: Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/04/thyagaraja-kriti-chede-buddhi-raga.html

P: Abandon (mAnurA) the mentality (buddhi) leading to ruin (ceDE)!

A: Look (jUDarA), who (evarO) the Master (pAtramu) (pAtramevarO) here (iDE) (in the body) is and

abandon the mentality leading to ruin.

C: O My Mind (manasA)! Have you not (lEdA) heard (vina) the wise (budhulu) say (palka) that (ani), to each earthly (bhU) being (vAsiki), results (phalamu) shall accrue (kalgunu) (kalgunani) according to what he deserves (tagu)?

Therefore, considering the Indwelling Lord (SrI vAsudEvaH) to be (anucu) everything (sarvamu) (vAsudEvas-sarvamanucunu), reflect (cintincara) (literally meditate) on the Lord praised (vinutuni) by this tyAgarAja and

abandon the mentality leading to ruin.

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Chakkani Raja

Ragam: Kharaharapriya (22nd mela kartha)

Arohana: S R2 G2 M1 P D2 N2 S ||

Avarohana: S N2 D2 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Tyagaraja Swami

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

Pallavi:

Chakkani Raaja Maargamulundaga

Sandula Dooraneelee Oo Manasaa!

Anupallavi:

Chikkani Paalu Meegada yundaga

Cheeyanu Gangaasaagara Mele

Charanam:

Kantiki Sundara Taramagu Roopame,

Mukkanti Nota Chelage Naamame

Tyagaraajintane Nelakonnaadi Deivamee

Yituvanti Sri Saketa Ramuni Bhaktiyane

Meaning: (TK Govinda Rao’s book & courtesy of Mrs. Jayasri Akella)

O mind(“manasaa”) ! When the spacious (“chakkani”) royal (“raja”) path (‘marga”) to salvation is available (“undaga”), why should you take (“doora neele”) to by-lanes (“sandula”) ?

[Chakkani: Beautiful, Comfortable; Raaja: Royal ; Margamulu: paths ; Undaga: existing

Sandu: 1.Narrow, small opening, 2.narrow path ; Sandula: Into those narrow paths;

Dooruta: To somehow enter, make space. ; Ela: why? ; Oo Manasa: oh my soul.]

When nutritious (“chikkani”) creamy (“meegada”) milk (“paalu”) is available (“yundaga”), will anyone think of (“ele”) detestable (“cheeyanu”) toddy – GANGASAGARAM ?

[Chikkani: Thick, rich ; Paalu: milk ; meegada: cream ;

undaga: when existing, when available ; cheeyanu: distateful, ; gangasaagaramu: toddy ;

ele: why do you want?]

When you can feast your eyes (“kantiki”) on the ravishingly beautiful (“sundara”) form (“roopame”) of SRI RAMA, when LORD SHIVA (“mukkanti”) is eternally chanting (“nota chelage”) the name (‘naamame”) of SRI RAMA, who has condescended to grace (“nelakonnadi”) the abode (“intane”) of Tyagaraja, why should you resort to devious and labyrinthine paths instead of the royal path to salvation.

[ kallu: eyes ; kantiki: to eyes ; Sundara taramagu: Pleasing (Sundaramu: beautiful) ;

roopame: form, figure ; Mukkanti(moodu + kanti): the three eyed - lord Shiva. ;

noru: mouth ; nota: in the mouth of ; chelage: resound, happen, enjoy oneself ;

namamu: name ; Tyagaraaju+intane: in the house of Tyagaraja ; Nelakonnatti: stay put ;

Daivame: diety ; Yituvanti: such ; Sri: Goddess lakshmi, ; Saketa: the city of Rama, Capitol of Ayodhya kingdom. ; Ramuni: Of Rama ; Bhakti: Devotion ; ane: the one by name (bhakti)

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Chandram Bhaja

Ragam: Asaaveri (8th Mela janyam)

ARO: S R1 M1 P D1 S || AVA: S N2 S P D1 P M1 R2 G2 R1 S ||

Talam: (Chatusra Jati) Matya

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: Ram Kaushik

Pallavi:

Chandram Bhaja Maanasa Saadhu Hrudaya Sadrusham

Anupallavi:

Indraadi Lokapaaledita Taaresham Indum Shodasa Kalaadharam Nishaakaram

Indiraa Sahodharam Sudhaakaram Anisham

Charanam Shankaramauli Vibhushanam Seethakiranam Chaturbhujam Madana Chatram Shaapakaram

Venkatesha Nayanam Viraanmano Jananam Vidhum Kumuda Mithram Vidhi Guruguha Vaktram

Sashaankam Geeshpathi Shaapaanugraha Paatram Sharacchandrikaa Dhavala Prakaasha Gaatram

Kankana Keyura Haara Makutaadi Dharam Pankaja Ripum Rohini Priyakara Chaturam

Meaning (from TK Govinda Rao’s book)

For more detailed meanings, see: http://www.medieval.org/music/world/carnatic/lyrics/navagraha.html#chandra

O mind (“manasa”)! Sing the praises (“bhaja”) of the moon, Who is like the heart (“hrudaya sadrusham”) of the pious (“sadhu”).

One who is worshipped (“edita”) by Indra and other (“aadi”) Lokapaalas. He is the spouse (“esham”) of Taara. He has sixteen (“shodasa”) Kalaas (digit of the moon: faces). He is the creator of night (“nishaakaram”). He is the brother (“sahodharam”) of Lakshmi (“indiraa”). He is the producer of nectar (“Amrutha or Sudhaa”). Constantly (“anisham”) sing in praise of the moon.

He is the ornament (“vibhushanam”) of Lord Shiva’s crest (“mauli”) and has cool (“seetha”) rays (“kiranam”). He has four arms (“chatur-bhujam”) and has Cupid (“madana”) as parasol (“chatram”). He is the creator of night (“shaapakaram”). He is the eyes (“nayanam”) of Venkatesha. He was born (“jananam”) out of the mind (“mano”) of Viraat. He is known as Vidhu, friend (“mithram”) of the water lily (“kumuda”). He is the face (“vaktram”) of Brahma (“vidhi”) and Guruguha. He has the figure resembling a hare (“shashaankam”). He is the object (“paatram”) of a curse (“shaapa”) as well as the blessings (“anugraha”) of Brihaspati (“geeshpathi”). He has a white body (“dhavala”) shining(“prakaasha”) like the rays of autumn (“shara”) moon (“chandrikaa”). He adorns (“dharam”) Kankana - wristlet, armlet (“keyura”), a garland (“haara”) and a crown (“makuta”). He is hostile (“ripum”) to the lotus (“pankaja”) and is the beloved (“priyakara”) of Rohini.

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Cheta Sri Baalakrishnam

Ragam: Dwijavanti (28th Mela Hari Kambhoji Janyam) a.k.a. Jujavanthi

ARO: S R2 , G3 M1 P D2 (P) S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 M1 R2 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam (2 kalai)

Composer: Muthuswami Dikshitar

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhot6YD1xBU )

Details: http://guru-guha.blogspot.com/2007/11/dikshitar-kriti-chetah-sri-bala.html

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Pallavi:

Chetha Shree Baalakrishnam Bhajare

Chinthithartha Prada Charana-Aravindam Mukundam

Anupallavi:

Nuthana Neerada Sadrusha Shareeram Nandakishoram

Peetha Vasana Dharam Kambu Kandaram Giridharam

Puthanaadi Samhaaram Purushotthama-Avathaaram

Seethala Hrudaya Vihaaram Sree Rukmini Daaram

Charanam Navaneetha Gandha Vaaha Vadanam Mrudu Gadanam Nalina Pathra Nayanam Vata Pathra Shayanam

Nava Champaka Naasikam Athasee Suma Bhaasakam Natheendraadi Loka Paalakam Mrugamada Thilakam

Navathulasee Vanamaalam Naaradaadi Munijaalam Kuvalayaadi Paripaalam Guru guha Nutha Gopaalam

Meaning (from TK Govinda Rao’s book)

Oh Mind ("cheta")! Worship ("bhajare") the Lord Sri Balakrishna. He is Mukunda, whose lotus like ("aravindam") feet ("charana") will grant ("prada") the boons one can think of ("chintita-artha").

His body is dark ("sadrusha") as a new ("nuthana") cloud ("neeradha"), the young boy ("kishoram") of Nanda is adorned ("dharam") with yellow ("peetha") silk ("vasana"). He has a conch ("kambu") like neck ("kandaram"); he lifted ("dharam") the Govardhana hill ("giri"); destroyed ("samhaaram") Poothana and others ("aadi"); is the incarnation ("avataaram") of the Purushothama, the supreme being. He dwells ("vihaaram") in the soothing ("seethala") hearts ("hrudaya") of virtuous ones; spouse ("daaram") of Sri Rukmini.

His face ("vadanam") smells ("gandha") like ("vaaha") fresh ("nava") butter ("neetha"). His speech ("gadanam") is soft ("mrudu"). He has eyes ("nayanam") like lotus ("nalina") petals ("pathra"). He rests ("shayanam") on a banyan leaf ("Vata-patra"). His nose ("naasikam") is like that of a fresh ("nava") Champaka flower. From his form emanates the fragrance ("bhaasakam") of Tulasi ("athaseesuma") and other flowers. He is worshipped ("nata") by Indra ("indraadi") and the lokapalakas. He wears Kasturi ("mrugamada") tilaka. He is adorned with garlands ("vana-maalam") of tender ("nava") tulasi ("thulasee") and other flowers. He is attended on ("jaalam") by Naarada and other ("aadi") sages ("muni"). He is the protector ("paripaalam") of the worlds ("kuvalaya-adi") and is the Gopala praised ("nutha") by Guruguha.

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Chintayamaam

Ragam: Bhairavi (20th mela Janyam)

ARO: S R2 G2 M1 P D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Muthuswami Dikshitar

Version: D.K. Jayaraman

Pallavi:

Chintaya Maa Kanda Moolakandam Chetah Sri Somaaskandam

Anupallavi:

Santhatham Akhanda Satchidaanandam

Saamrajyaprada Charanaaravindam

Charanam Mangalakara Mandahaasa Vadanam

Maanikyamaya Kanchisadanam

Anga Soundarya Vijitha Madanam

Antaka Soodhanam Kunda Radanam

Utthunga Kamaneeya Vrusha Thurangam

Bhairavi Prasangam Guruguhantharangam Prithivilingam

Meaning (from TK Govinda Rao’s book)

O mind ("chetah") ! Meditate ("chintaya") on Sri Somaaskanda, seated under the mango tree ("maa-kanda").

He is eternal ("santhatham"). He is uninterrupted ("a-khanda") SACCHIDANADA.

He has the Lotus ("aravindam") feet ("charana") capable of bestowing ("prada") SAMRAJYA.

He has an auspicious ("mangalakara") smiling ("manda-haasa") face ("vadanam").

He lives ("sadanam") in KANCHI which is filled with ("maya") precious gems MANIKYA.

His body ("anga") splendour ("soundarya") surpasses ("vijitha") that of Cupid ("madanam").

One who destroyed ("soodanam") ANTAKA.

His teeth ("radanam") are like jasmine buds ("kunda").

He has the beautiful ("kamaneeya") tall ("utthunga") bull ("vrusha") as His vehicle.

BHAIRAVI’s beloved ("prasangam").

He stays ("rangam") in the inner self ("antha") of GURUGUHA.

He manifests ("lingam") as PRITHVILINGA.

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Dakshinamurthe

Ragam: Shankarabharanam

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P D2 N3 S ||

AVO: S N3 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Misra Jhampa (2 kalai)

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

Pallavi:

Dakshinaamoorthee vidalitha daasaarthe (Shree)

Chithaananda purthe – Sadaa Mouna Keerthee Shree

Anupallavi

Akshaya Suvarna Vata Vruksha Sthithee

Rakshamaam Sanakaadi Raaja Yogi Sthuthee

Rakshitha Sath Bhakthe Sikshitha Duryukthee

Aksharaanu Rakthe Avidyaa virakthee

Charanam

Nikhila Samsaya harana nipuna thara yukthee

Nirvikalpa Samaadi Nidraa prasakthee

Akhandaika rasa poorna Aaroodha Sakthee

Aparooksha Nithya Bodhaananda Mukthee

Sukha tharaa pravrutthee swaagnyaana nivrutthee

Swa Guruguhooth patthe Swaanubhoga thrptthee

Meaning: (TK Govinda Rao’s book)

Oh Lord Dakshinaamurthi! The ameliorator (“Vidhalitha”) of the sufferings of the devotees (“Daasaarthe”). He is the form (“Moorthe”) of Chidaananda and is always (“Sadaa”) steeped in silent (“Mouna”) meditation (“Keerthe”).

He is seated (“Sthithe”) under the imperishable (“Akshaya”) golden (“Suvarna”) peepal (“Vata”) tree (“Vruksha”). He is praised (“Sthuthee”) by the eminent Rajayogis like Sanaka and others. He is the savior (“Rakshitha”) of true (“Sath”) devotees (“Bhakthe”) and eradicates (“Sikshitha”) the evil thoughts (“Duryukthe”). He is devoted to different forms of knowledge and is beyond illusion. He is lord Siva

He is very skilful (“Nipuna”) in clearing (“harana”) all the doubts (“ Nikhila Samsaya”) and is steeped in Yogic state of abstract (“Nirvikalpa”) meditation – Samaadhi. He is firm (“prashakthe”) in meditation (“Nidraa”) and is of the form of divine (“Arooda”) power (“Sakthe”) brimming(“Poorna”) with ever-flowing (“Akhandaika”) bliss (“rasa”) – established in supreme joy.. He is the form of liberation, which is imperceptible knowledge and bliss. He is the bestower (“pravrute”) of happiness (“sukhatara”) and the obliterator of ignorance.

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Darithapu Leka

Ragam: Saveri (15th Melakartha (Mayamalavagowla) Janyam)

ARO: S R1 M1 P D1 S ||

AVA: S N3 D1 P M1 G3 R1 S ||

Talam: Deshadi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Neyveli Santhanagopalan

Pallavi:

Darithaapu Leka Vedithe Dayaraademo? Sri Raama

Anupallavi:

Kari Dhanamulu Galgite Karunichi Brotuvemo!

Charanams:

Alanaadu Nirjara Vairi Baaluni Juchi Brochitivi Gaani

Valachi Padamula Nammite Varami Dochunaa ? Tyaagaraaju

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s Book)

Sri Rama! Perhaps you will not (“raademo”) care (“daya”) for one, poor and helpless(“daridaapa leka vedithe”) like me. Probably one must parade a paraphernalia of elephants (“kari”) and pompous show (“galgite”) of wealth (“dhanamu”) to attract your grace (“karuninchi Brotuvemo”).

Once (“alanadu”), did you not, protect “juchi brochitivi”) Prahlada (“baaluni”) from the terrible wrath of his father – Hiranya Kashipu who was the arch enemy (“vairi”) of the celestials (“nirjara”)? But (“gaani”) you hesitate to oblige (“varami dochuna”) this Tyagaraja who has also clung (“valachi”) to your feet (“padamula”) with firm devotion (“nammite”).

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Dasharatha Nandana

Ragam: Asaveri (8th Mela janyam)

ARO: S R1 M1 P D1 S || AVA: S N2 S P D1 P M1 R2 G2 R1 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Hyderabad Brothers

Pallavi:

Dasharatha Nandana Daanava Mardana Dayayaa Maam Paahi

Charanam 1:

Chaalunu Maayaa Jaalamu Cheya Jaalanu Toyajaalayaa Raaya

Charanam 2: (NOT NOTATED)

Manasuna Naareemanulanu Gori Janulat Jeri Jeppa Nee Daari

Charanam 3: (NOT NOTATED)

Dhanikuni Nenci Tanuvunu Benci Vanitala Kaanci Varadudu Ponchi

Charanam 4:

Ne Paradeshi Nerpuna Gaasi Baapave Daasi Paavanu Jesi

Charanam 5: (NOT NOTATED)

Sarvamu Neevu Saareku Raavu Garvamulu Levu Grakkuna Brovu

Charanam 6: (NOT NOTATED)

Valachiti Neelavarna Susheela Chalamika Nela Svaami Ne Taala

Charanam 7:

Saagara Shayana Saarasa Nayanaa Tyaagaraajaavana Taaraka Sugunaa

Meaning (from TK Govinda Rao’s book)

O son ("nandana") of Dasharatha! Destroyer ("mardhana") of Rakshasas ("daanava")! Show me mercy ("dayayaa") and protect ("paahi") me ("maam").

Enough ("chaalunu") of your deceptive tricks ("maaya jaalanu cheya"). I can no longer stand them ("toyajaalaya"). Lord of the lotus heart!

I am a stranger ("paradesi") to the path of righteousness ("nerpuna gaasi"). Realising the hopelessness of my plight ("baapave daasi"), do condescend to come near me and purify me ("paavana jesi"), ridding me of my moral depravity.

With an attractive blue complexion, beautiful eyes ("saarasa nayana") and virtuous attributes ("taaraka suguna "), how long do you propose to sleep on your serpent couch ("saagara shayana") disregarding the cries of distress of your devotees? Shed your anger and pray protect me now ("Tyaagarajaavana").

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Dayaleni

Ragam: Naayaki (22nd Mela Janyam)

ARO: S R2 M1 P D2 N2 , D2 P S , ||

AVA: S N2 , D2 P M1 R1 G2 , R2 S , ||

Talam: Khanda Chapu (Jhampa)

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Semmangudi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYFfSSrEqxc )

Meaning Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/09/thyagaraja-kriti-daya-leni-raga-naayaki.html

Sahityam: daya lEni bratuk(E)mi daSaratha rAma nI

Meaning: O Lord SrI rAma, son of King daSaratha! What for (Emi) such a livelihood (bratuku) (bratukEmi) without (lEni) Your (nI) grace (daya)?

Sahityam: vayasu nUr(ai)na(y)I

Meaning: Even (aina) if one is lives a hundred (nUru) years (vayasu) (literally old),

Sahityam: vasudhan(E)lina kAni (daya)

Meaning: And (kAni) even if one rules (Elina) this (I) (nUrainayI) whole World (vasudhanu) (vasudhanElina) …

[O Lord SrI rAma son of King daSaratha! what for such a livelihood without Your grace?]

Sahityam: rAj(A)dhirAja rati rAja Sata lAvaNya

Meaning: O Overlord (adhirAja) of Kings (rAja) (rAjAdhirAja)! O Lord whose beauty (lAvaNya) is like that of a hundred (Sata) cupids – Lord (rAja) of rati – (wife of cupid)!

Sahityam: pUja japamula vELa pondugAn(e)duTa

Meaning: … during (vELa) worship (pUja) and prayer (japamula), if you don’t appear (pondugAnu) before (eduTa) me (pondugAneduTa), and

Sahityam: rAjilli lOk(A)ntaranga marmamu telipi

Meaning: … shining (rAjilli) befittingly, and not explaining (telipi) (literally informing) the inner (antaranga) secrets (marmamu) of the World (lOka) (lOkAntaranga)?

Sahityam: rAji sEyani tyAgarAja sannuta nIdu (daya)

Meaning:… not satisfying (rAji sEyani) me … O Lord well-praised (sannuta) by this tyAgarAja!... what for such a livelihood, without Your (nIdu) grace…

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dEhi tava pada

Ragam: Sahana

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P M1 D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 M1 R2 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Lyrics / Meanings: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam (http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.in/2007/12/thyagaraja-kriti-dehi-tava-paga-raga.html)

Version: Ram Kaushik (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeujdadFCbw)

Pallavi

dEhi tava pada bhaktim

vaidEhi patita pAvani mE sadA

Anupallavi:

aihik(A)mushmika phaladE

kamal(A)san(A)nanyaja1 vara jananI (dEhi)

Charanam:

C1 kalaSa 2vArASi janitE kanaka bhUshaNa lasitE

3kalaSaja gIta muditE 4kAkutstha rAja sahitE (dEhi)

C2 akhil(A)NDa rUpiNi aLi kula nibha vENi

makha samrakshaNa rANi mama bhAgya kAriNi (dEhi)

C3 SaraN(A)gata pAlanE 5Sata mukha mada damanE

taruN(A)ruN(A)bja nayanE tyAgarAja hRt-sadanE (dEhi)

Meaning:

P: O Mother vaidEhi (born in vidEha) - Redeemer (pAvani) of the fallen (patita)! Deign to bestow (dEhi) on me (mE) unceasing (sadA) devotion (bhaktim) to Your (tava) holy feet (pada).

A O Mother who bestows the fruits (phaladE) of this world (aihika) and the next world (Amushmika) (aihikAmushmika)! O Blessed (vara) Mother (jananI) of brahmA – seated (Asana) in Lotus (kamala) and cupid (ananyaja) (kamalAsanAnanyaja)! O Mother vaidEhi - Redeemer of the fallen! Deign to bestow on me unceasing devotion to Your holy feet.

C1 O Mother born (janitE) in the Ocean (vArASi) of pitcher of nectar (kalaSa)! O Mother resplendent (lasitE) with golden (kanaka) ornaments (bhUshaNa)!

O Mother who enjoys (muditE) the songs (gIta) of sage agastya – born of pitcher (kalaSaja)! O Mother united with (sahitE) King (rAja) SrI rAma of the lineage of kAkutstha!

O Mother vaidEhi - Redeemer of the fallen! Deign to bestow on me unceasing devotion to Your holy feet.

C2 O Mother of the form (rUpiNi) of the entire (akhila) Universe (aNDa) (akhilANDa)! O Mother whose tresses (vENi) are dark like (nibha) a swarm (kula) of bees (aLi)!

O Queen (rANi) of SrI rAma – protector (samrakshaNa) of sacrificial oblations (makha)! O Cause (kAriNi) of my (mama) fortune (bhAgya)!

O Mother vaidEhi - Redeemer of the fallen! Deign to bestow on me unceasing devotion to Your holy feet.

C3 O Protector (pAlanE) of those who have sought (Agata) refuge (SaraNa) (SaraNAgata)! O Destroyer (damanE) of the arrogance (mada) of rAvaNa – hundred (Sata) headed (mukha)!

O Lotus (abja) eyed (nayanE) resembling early (taruNa) dawn (aruNa) (taruNAruNAbja)! O Mother abiding (sadanE) in the heart (hRt) (hRt-sadanE) of this tyAgarAja!

O Mother vaidEhi - Redeemer of the fallen! Deign to bestow on me unceasing devotion to Your holy feet.

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Deva Deva

Ragam: Mayamalavagowlai

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Swati Tirunal

Pallavi:

Deva Deva Kalayamithe Charanambuja Sevanam

Anupallavi:

Bhuvana Trya Naayaka Bhuri Karunayaa Mama

Bhavathaapam Akhilam Vaaraya Ramaakantha

Charanam:

Jaata Rupa Nibha Chela Janmaarjitha Mamaakhila

Pataka Sanchaya miha Vaaraya Karunaya

Dithijaali Vidhalana Deenabandho Maamava

Sritha Vibhudha Chaala Sri Padmanaabha Shoure

Meaning: From TK Govinda Rao’s Book

Pallavi: Oh Lord (“deva”) of the celestials (“deva”)! I pay obeisance (“sevanam”) at your lotus-like (“ambuja”) feet (“charana”).

Anupallavi: Oh sovereign (“naayakaa”) of the three (“traya”) worlds (“bhuvana”)!

Please do obliterate (“vaaraya”) all (“aakhilam”) the miseries (“taapa”) of this worldly life (“bhava”) by your infinite (“bhuri”) compassion (“karunayaa”).

Oh Ramaakaantha – the husband (“Kaantha”) of Lakshmi (“Ramaa”) !

Charanam: You (“chela”) are adorned (“nibha”) with a golden raiment (“Jaata”).

Please obliterate (“akhila”) the sins (“paataka”) I have accumulated (“arjitha”) in my previous births (“janma”) you your grace. You vanquished (“vidhalana”) the clan of demons (“dithi-jaali”). You are the refuge (“bandho”) for the dejected ones (“dheena”) and the celestials (“sritha vibudha”). Please protect me (“maamava”). Oh Lord Padmanabha Saure!

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Dharma Samvarddhani

Ragam: Madhyamavati (22nd Mela Janyam)

ARO: S R2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 P M1 R2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: Hyderabad Brothers

Lyrics/Meaning Transcription: Smt. Geetha Kalyanaraman and Smt. Sharanya Shivkumar

Pallavi:

Dharma Samvarddhani Danuja Sam Marddani

Dharaadhara-atmaje Aje Dayayaa Maam Paahi Paahi

Anupallavi:

Nirmala Hrudaya Nivaasini Nityaananda Vilaasini

Karma Jnaana Vidhaayini Kaankshitaarttha Pradaayini

Charanams:

Madhava Sodari Sundari Madhyamaavati Shankari

Maadhurya Vaagvijrumbhini Mahaadeva Kutumbini

Saadhujana Chittaranjani Shashvata Guruguha Janani

Bodharupini Niranjani Bhuvanesa Durita Bhanjani

Paadaja Vishva Vilaasini Panchanadi Sollasini

Veda Sastra Vishvaasini Vidhi Hari Haya Prakaashini

Meaning: (FROM T.K. Govinda Rao's book)

DHARMASAMVARDHANI! Who stimulates righteousness, who destroyed ("sammarddani") the demons ("danuja") daughter ("-atmaje") of the HIMAVAN;("dharadhara "). You are unborn ("aje") protect me ("pahi pahi") out of your compassion ("dayaya").

Who inhabits ("nivasini") in the heart ("hrudaya") of the pure ("nirmala") and delights ("vilasini") in eternal bliss ("nitya-ananda"). Who ordains ("vidhaayini") both KARMA and JNANA and grants ("pradayini") whatever is desired ("kankshita-artha").

Sister ("sodari") of MADHAVA! Beauty incarnate ("sundari")! Oh SANKARI!

Extolled by the RAGA MADHYAMAVATI!

One who has mellifluous voice;("madhurya vaag-vijrumbhini").

Who is the spouse ("kutumbini") of MAHADEVA.

One who delights the hearts ("citta-ranjani") of pious people.("sadhujana")

Mother of ("janani") eternal ("sasvata") GURUGUHA.

She is of the nature of enlightment;("bodharupini") is blemishless;("niranjani").

Sovereign of the world,("bhuvanesa") destroys all miseries;("durita-banjani".

She manifests Herself as the universe("visva-vilasini").

by Her feet ("padaja").

She enchants Lord PANCANADISA;("pancanadi-sollasini").

She is the essence ("visvasini") of VEDAs and SASTRAs.

Who illumines ("prakasini") BRAHMA,("vidhi") VISHNU("hari") and PARAMASIVA.("haya")

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Dinamani Vamsha

Ragam: Hari Kambodhi (28th Melakartha raga)

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P D2 N2 S ||

AVO: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: T.Rukmini

Pallavi:

Dinamani Vamsha Tilaka Lavanya Deena Sharanya

Anupallavi:

Manavini Bhaguga Madini Dalanchuchu

Vinave Naa Manavini Vini Nannu Brovumu

Charanam:

Sarva Vinutha Nannu Samrakshimchanu

Garvamu Lela Gachuvarevare

Nirvikaraguna Nirmala Karadrutha

Parvatha Tyaagaraja Sarvaswamou

MEANING: (From T.K Govinda Rao’s book)

Gem (“Mani” or “tilaka” ) of the solar (“Dinamani”) dynasty (“vamsha”) of unmatched beauty (“lavanya”)! Refuge (“sharanya”) of the meek and oppressed (“deena”)!

You have shown me sufficient indifference and disregard already ! It is time for you to make amends. Consider my appeal for you grace compassionately and respond with affection.

O Worshipped (“Vinuta”) by Shiva (“Sarva”)! Why be proud (“garva”) in spite of being indifferent to this helpless devotee? What is it that you have scored? Who else (“verevare?”) will protect (“gaachu” or “samrakshimchu”) me? O Abode of virtues (“nirvikaara guna”)! O Spotless (“nirmala”) one! You lifted by hand (“karadrutha”) the Govardhana hill (“parvatha”), you are everything (“sarvasvamou”) to TYAGARAJA.

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Divaakara Tanujam

Ragam: Yadukula Kambhoji

Arohana: S R2 M1 P D2 S

Avarohana: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S

Talam: Chatushra Ekam (Adi, 2 kalai)

Composer: Mutthuswami Dikshitar

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

Pallavi:

Divaakara Danujam Sanaischaram Dheera Tharam Santhatham Chinthayeeham

Anupallavi:

Bhavaambu Nidhow Nimagna Janaanaam Bhayankaram Athi Krura Phaladaam

Bhavaneesha Kataksha Paathra Bhutha Bhakthimathaam Athisaya Shubha Phaladaam

Charanam:

Kaalaanjana Kaanthiyuktha Deham Kaala Sahodharam Kaaka Vaaham

Neelam Suka Pushpa Maalaa Vrutham Neelarathna Bhushanaalankrutham

Malinee Vinutha Guruguha Mudhitham Makara Kumbha Raasi Naadam

Thila Thaila Misritha Anna Deepa Priyam Dayaa Sudhaa Saagaram Nirbhayam

Kaala Danda Paripeeditha Jaanum Kaamithaartha Phalada Kaamadenum

Kaala Chakra Bheeda Chithra Banum Kalpitha Chaayaadevi Sunum

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s book)

I always (“santhatham” ) meditate (“chintayeham”) upon the slow moving Shani, the son (“Danujam”) of SURYA (sun - “Divakara”) and the courageous (“Dheera tharam”) one.

He causes fear (“bhayankaram”) in people plunged (“nimagna”) in the ocean of worldly life (“bhavam”) and is the harbinger of bad effects (“atikrura phaladam”) of one’s life. He grants unique auspicious rewards (“phaladam”) for devotees (“bhuta”) favoured (“paathra”) by Paramasiva’s (“bhavaneesha”) benevolent glances (“kataaksha”).

He who with a body(“deham”) of dark luster (“kanthi yukta”) like collyrium (“kalaanjana”), is the brother (“sahodaram”) of YAMA, the god of death (“kaala”).

He rides on the crow (“kaka”) as his vehicle (“vaaham”). He is decorated (“alankankrutam”) with a blue dress, garland (“malavruttam”) of blue flowers (“neelamsuka pushpa”), oranments (“ratna bhushana”) embedded with blue sapphire stones.

He delights (“muditham”) Guruguha. He is worshipped (“vinuta”) by Maalini Mantra.

He is the lord of the two Raasis: Capricorn (“Makara”) and Aquarius (“Kumbha”).

He has special liking (“priyam”) for the lamp (“deepa”) lit with sesame (“Tilataila”) and for rice (“anna”) cooked (“misri”) with sesame seeds.

He is an ocean (“saagaram”) of nectar (“sudha”) of compassion (“dayaa”) and He is is fearless (“nirbhayam”).

Whose knee (“Jaanum”) was disfigured (“paripeeditha”) by the staff (“danda”) of Kaala, the God of death.

He is like Kamadhenu, yielding all desires (“kaamithartha phalada”).

He is the fire (“chitra bhaanum”) capable of splitting (“bheda”) the time (“kala”) wheel (“chakra”) of life and one conceived (“kalpita”) as the son (“sunum”) of the goddess (“devi”) Chaayaa.

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Devi Neeye Thunai

Ragam: Keeravani

ARO: S R2 G2 M1 P D1 N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Papanasam Sivan

Version: C V Shankar

Pallavi:

Devi Neeye Thunai (“Amba”) Thenmaduraivaal Meena Lochani

Anupallavi:

Devaadi Devan Sundaresan

Chitham Kavar Bhuvana Sundari

Charanam:

Malaya Dwajan Madhavame

Kaanchana Maalai Muthalvi Maharagni

Alaimagal Kalaimaghal Pani Keervaani

Amudanaya Iniye Muthamizh Valartthai

MEANING: (“Courtesy: R Shankar, rasikas.org”)

***Oh dEvI with beautiful eyes (“lOcanI”) like a fish (“mIna”), who lives (“vAzh”) in southern (“ten”) mathurA (“madurai”), you (“nIyE”) are my only companion (“tuNai”) in this journey of life.

The most beautiful woman (“sundarI”) in the entire world (“bhuvana”)! You are the one that has captured/ensnared (“kavazh”) the heart (“cittam”) of that Lord (“dEvan”) of the Lords (“dEvAdi”), SrI sundarESvaran (“sundarESan”).

Oh dEvI (“mahArAgnI”)! As the fruit of mighty (“mA”) penance (“tavamE”) [1] performed by the pANDya king, malayadhvajan [2], you appeared/became the daughter (“pudalvi”) of the king, and his queen (“kAncanmAlai”). Oh lady with the speech (“vANI”) of parrots (“kIra”) [3] to whom lakshmI (“alaimagaL”) [4] and sarasvatI (“kalaimagaL”) bow down to (“paNi”), you are the one who nourished (“vaLarta”) the three forms of tamizh (“muttamizh”) [5] that are sweet (“iniya”) like nectar (“amudanaya”).***

*FOOTNOTES

[1] The childless malayadhvajan and kAncanamAlai perform the putrakAMEshThi yAgam - and a beautiful girl emerges from the sacrificial fire with beautiful fish-shaped eyes. The royal couple adopt her and name her 'aMkayarkaNNI' = aM (“beautiful”) + kayal (“fish”) + kaNNi (“eyed one”) - which in sanskrit is mInAkshI or mInalOcanI. The parents' joy was marred by the fact that they noted an extra nipple on the girl's chest. Just as they begin to worry, they hear a voice from the heavens tell them that when she meets her future husband the nipple will disappear. mInAkshI who is brought up as a warrior princess is crowned 'king' after her father, and she begins to expand her kingdom by successfully fighting wars with other kings, and she finds her way to mount kailAs. After she blows away the Siva gaNas, Siva himself comes to fight the ferocious queen. mInAkshi, who has every intention of winning the encounter, feels her extra nipple disappear when she sets eyes on Siva. Overcome by bashfulness, the suddenly shy queen coyly backs away, overcome by strange and feminine feelings. Siva, recognizing her, informs her that he would come to the pANDya dESam to seek her hand in marriage, and get married to her in madurai. Since malayadhvajan was no more, mInAkshi was 'given away' by vishNu, her brother. A beautiful fresco of the divine wedding with vishNu giving the bride away (“dArai vArttu koDukkiradu”) adorns the temple in madurai

[2] malayadhvaja pANDyan was called so because he had a mountain (“malai”) on his flag/standard (“dhvaja”)

[3] kIravANI - is also the rAga mudra. The speech of the parrot is considered to be pure and true - same as tattai mozhiyAL.

[4] alaimagaL = daughter (“magaL”) of the waves (“alai”), aka, ocean

[5] muttamizh - iyal, iSai, nATakam - madurai is the seat of the sanga tamizh, and the poTRAmarai kuLam - the pond of the golden lotus (“the temple tank”) - served as the arbiter of the literary value of new compositions - compositions were thrown into the pond, and if found worthy, would float back up on the golden lotus. As the pANDya king and queen, sundarESvara and mInAkshI are credited with having nourished the muttamizh*

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Dorakuna

Ragam: Bilahari (29th Melakartha Janyam)

ARO: S R2 G3 P D2 S || AVA: S N3 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Hyderabad Brothers

Pallavi:

Dorakuna Itu Vanti Seva

Anupallavi:

Dorakuna Alpa Tapa Monarinchina

Bhusura Varulakaina Suralakaina

Charanam:

Tamasa Guna Rahita Munulaku Pogada Taramu Gakane Bramasiyundaga

Sreemath Kanakapu Thotla Paini Cheluvundaga Koluvundaga

Kaamitha Phaladaayakiyau Seetha Kanthuni Gani Yuppondaga

Rama Bhramha Tanayudau Tyaagaraaju Tapaaduchu Nunchaga

Ramuni Jagado Dhaamuni Sura Ripu Bheemuni Thriguna Atheethuni

Poorna Kaamuni Chinmaya Roopuni Sadguna Dhaamuni Kanulaara Madini Kanugona

Meaning:

[Will it ever be possible to have (“dorakuna”) the blessed privilege (“seva”) of such (“itu vanti”) a Darshana?]

[By just doing (“monarinchina”) a little bit (“alpa”) of Tapa, he has given me the darshana. Even for ascetics involved in austerities, best among BHUSURAS or DEVAs (“suralu”), will it be possible?]

[As ascetics (“munulaku”) who have controlled (“rahita”) all desires, inertia and lethargy (“tamasa guna”) stand dumb founded (“Pogada Taramu Gaakane”) and overwhelmed (“Bramasi Yundaga”) in your presence.]

[The ever generous Sita Devi watches her spouse in ecstasy (“Yuppondaga”) by the sight of the Lord seated (“paini cheluvundaga”) on a golden (“kanaka”) swing (“thotla”).]

[One who fulfils all desires (“Kaamitha Phala Daayaki”)]

[This Tyagaraja, son (“tanayu”) of RamaBrahma moves the swing singing (“tapaaduchu”) the glory of the Lord in ecstatic delight]

[ (singing…) The exploits of the Lord (“dhaamuni”) of the Universe (“jagado”), the Destroyer (“bheemuni”) of the wicked (“sura ripu”) and sustainer of righteousness (“Sadguna dhaamuni”), one who is beyond (“ateethuni”) the three gunas (“tri guna”) – Satva, Rajas and Tamas. One who had all desires fulfilled (“Kaamitha Phala Daayaki” or “poorna kaamuni”), Embodiment of Truth, Source of all virtues – that Rama Darshana is the contentment of the eyes (“chinmaya rupuni”); will it ever be possible to have….(“Kanulara Madini Kanugona”)?]

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Durmargachara

Raagam: Ranjani

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyaagaraaja

Version: Ram Kaushik

Pallavi

Durmaaga Charaadhamulanu Dora Neevana Jaalaraa

Anupallavi

Dharmaatmaka! Dhana Dhaanyamu Daivamu Neevai Yundaga

Charanam

Paluku Botini Sabhalona Patita Maanavula Kosage

Khalula Necchata Bogadani Srikara! Tyagaraaja Vinuta!

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s book)

I cannot bring myself around to flatter wicked and base men as “you are the Lord”

O Embodiment of righteousness! Knowing that you are the Dispenser of all wealth and grains, symbolizing food, (I cannot bring myself ….)

O Lord, worshipped by Tyagaraja, who never praises those base ones who insult Sarasvati -- Goddess of Learning -- by dedicating their literacy works in the court of unworthy men! Bestower of wealth! I cannot bring myself…

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Meaning: (Courtesy:)

Please show mercy (kRpa jUci) quickly (durusugA) and make (salupu) me (nanu) always (santatamu) healthy (arOga) (literally disease free) (santatamarOga) and strong (dRDha) bodied (SarIramuga).

O Supreme (parama) Sanctifier (pAvani)! O Merciful (kRpAvani)! O Mother whose feet (pada) lotus (sarOja) have been extolled (vinuta)! O Queen Consort (rANI) of Siva – praNata Arti hara (praNatArti haru) (literally one who relieves the distress of those who supplicate) (name of Lord Siva at tiruvaiyAru)!

Please pay attention (parAku), O dharma saMvardhani (literally one who makes dharma flourish) (name of mother at tiruvaiyAru)! Please pay more (bahu) attention (parAku). O Blemish-less (amala) (parAkamala) Virtuous (guNA)! O Mother tripura sundarI!

Please show mercy quickly and make me always healthy and strong bodied.

Is it possible for me to state (telupudunO) as to what kind of (eTu) fortune (bhAgyamu) (bhAgyameTu) it is for those (jana) pious (sujana) devotees (dAsa) who come (jEri) to Your (nI) holy presence (sannidhini) and extol (golicina) You and think (talacE) of You (ninnu) always (epuDu) (ninnepuDu)?

Please listen (vinu), O Destroyer (SamanI) of all (sakala) sins (pApa)! O praNava embodied (OMkAri)! I do not know as to what (eTulanO) is ordained (niyati). Who (evarE) is equal (sATi) (sATevarE) to You (nI) in this Universe (jagambulanu)? I (nE) extolled (goliciti) You (ninu) incessantly (niratamu).

Please show mercy quickly and make me always healthy and strong bodied.

O kAmAkshi! Being somewhat (EmO) mentally (manamuna) agitated (kalata jendi), as I (nEnu) did not find (gAnakanu) any refuge (gati) anywhere (eccaTa) (nEneccaTa), having earlier heard a lot (cevulAraga vini) about Your (nI) greatness (mahimalu) and all (ella) (mahimalella), in order get relief (dIrcuTaku) from this (I) inner (manasulOni) grief (veta), I extolled (golicitini) You thinking (talaci) that (ani) at this (I) (dIrcuTakI) time (vELa) You alone (nIvE) are great (bahu) expert (nipuNA) (nipuNAvani) and that (ani) it is none else (vEru evaru kAdu) (vErevaru kAdani).

Please show mercy quickly and make me always healthy and strong bodied.

O Mother with shining (lasitA) dark (nIla) tresses (kaca) like (avi) rain-cloud (dhArA dhara) (dharavi)! O Mother who has plentifully (nicitA) been extolled through sweet (sarasa) poetry (kavitA)!

O Mother with (sita) a sweet (sAra) smile (dara hAsitA) like (the fragrance of) camphor (ghana-sAra)! O Mother with a comely (ucitA) face (vadana) (vadanOcitA) like a bunch (vAri) of lotuses (vAri ruha)!

O Mother praised (vinutA) by brahmA – Consort (Isa) of sarasvati (vAk) (vAgISa)! O Mother supplicated (natA) by dependents (bhRta)! O nArAyaNI! O Mother praised (vinutA) SyAma kRshNa! O Daughter (sutA) of Mountain (giri)! Please listen (vinu) to my (nA) appeal (manavini).

Please show mercy quickly and make me always healthy and strong bodied.

O Lotus (sarOja) Eyed (nayana)! As vEdAs (vEdamulu) proclaim (moralu iDagA) that (ani) You are the protector (pAlinivi) (pAlinivani) of those (jana) who supplicate (nata), who (evaru) else (itarulu) (moraliDagAnitarulevaru) is there?

Please listen (vinu). Now (ipuDu) You (nIvu) (nIvipuDu) should not (rAdu) still (ika) (rAdika) remain unconcerned (parAku salupa) to my appeal (manavi) to show compassion (kRpa salupa).

Please show mercy quickly and make me always healthy and strong bodied.

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I Vasudha

Ragam: Sahana {28th Mela Janyam}

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P M1 D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 M1 R2 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: C V Shankar

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

I vasudha nIvaNTi daivamu nendu gAnarA

Anupallavi:

bhAvukamu galgi vardhillu kOvUri sundarEsha girIsha

Charanam:

AsacE ara nimiSamu nI puravAsa mOnara jEyuvAri madi

vEsaTa lellanu dolaginci dhana rAsula nAyuvunu bhUsura

bhaktiyu tEjamunu nosagi bhuvanamandu kIrti galgajEyu

dAsavarada tyAgarAja hrdaya nivAsa cidvilAsa sundarEsha

Meaning: (approximate – please report any mistakes!)

In this (“ee”) world (“vasudha”), where can I (“nendu”) see (“gAnarA”) a God (“daivamu”) like you (“nIvanTi”)?

Bestowing boons (“bhAvukamu galgi”) and causing everything to grow (“vardhillu”), O Sundaresha! You reside in Kovur, O Siva of Kailasa mountain (“girIsha”)!

One who bestows grace on those (“mOnara jEyuvAri madi”) who reside (“vAsa”) affectionately (“AsacE”) event for half (“ara”) a minute (“nimishamu”) in your place (“nI pura”). You remove all their sorrows (“vEsaTa lellanu dolaginci”), grant (“nosagi”) wealth (“dhana”), longetivity of life (“rAsula nAyuvunu”), devotion (“bhaktiyu tEjamunu nosagi”) to Bhusuras and fame(“kIrti”) in this world(“bhuvanamandu galgajEyu”) for them. Bestower of boons on devotees (“dAsa-varada”)! One who resides(“nivAsa”) in this Tyaagaraaja’s heart (“hrdaya”)! Embodiment of bliss (“cidvilAsa”)! O Sundaresa!

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Dwaitamu Sukhama

Ragam: Reethigowlai (22nd Mela Janyam)

ARO: S G R G M N N S || AVA : S N D M G R G M P M G R S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

Pallavi:

Dwaitamu Sukhama ? A – Dvaitamu Sukhamaa ?

Anupallavi

Chaitanyamaa Vinu Sarva Saakshi

Vistaaramugaanu Delpumu Naato

Charanam

Gagana Pavana Tapana Bhuvanaa Dyavanilo

Nagadharaaja Sivendraadi Suralalo

Bhagavad Bhaktha Varaagresarulalo

Baaga Raminche Tyaagaraajaarchita

Meaning: (TK Govinda Rao’s book):

Which conduces to beatitude (“sukhamaa”), Dvaita or Advaita ? Dvaita which declares that Jivaatma is different from the Paramaatma or Advaita which asserts that they are identical ?

As the Eternal Witness (“saakshi”) of cosmos (“saarva”), please enlighten me (“maa vinu”), Lord (“Chaitanya”). Throw light (“delpumu”) on this mystery (“vistaaramugaanu”) so that I comprehend (“naato”) it beyond any doubt.

Supreme and Omnipresent, you are declared to be equally manifest (“dyavanilo”) in all the worlds (“gagana, pavana, tapana, bhuvanaa”) and to delight in sporting in the five elements, Trinity, the celestials and cream of devotees (“bhagavad bhaktha varaagresarulalo”). O worshipped (“archita”) by Tyagaraaja ! Do enlighten (“raminche”) me !

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Ekkalathilum

Ragam: Nata Kuranji (28th Melakartha Raga Janyam)

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 N2 D2 N2 P D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 M1 G3 R2 G3 M1 P G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam (2 kalai)

Composer: Ramaswami Shivan

Version: Ram Kaushik (Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-QkkK3O800 )

Lyrics Courtesy: karnatik.com

Meaning Courtesy: Innikkum Thamizisai: http://inikkumtamizhisai.blogspot.com/2016/07/thamizh-songs-in-carnatic-music9.html

Pallavi:

ekkAlattilum maravEne-ini nAnE (ekkAlattilum)

Anupallavi

maikkAlanai akkAlattil maDiyavudaitta aDi malarinai (ekkAlattilum)

caraNam 1

viDaiyaiyum konrai toDaiyaiyum matishaDaiyaiyum mazhuppaDaiyaiyum

tOluDaiyu maNiyiDaiyum vizhik-kaDaiyaiyum nalamaDayavE nAn

(ekkAlattilum)

caraNam 2

purattaiyum adanurattaiyum shuTTa tarattaiyum aindu nirattaiyum dasha

karattaiyum sheyyum varattaiyum pancAkSarattaiyum cidambarattaiyum nAn

(ekkAlattilum)

caraNam 3

iShanai prakAshanai guha dAsanai kArkkumnEshanai anbar

pUshanai shei vishvAsanai tillai vAsanai naTarAjanai nAn

(ekkAlattilum)

Meaning: (Courtesy: Innikkum Thamizisai: http://inikkumtamizhisai.blogspot.com/2016/07/thamizh-songs-in-carnatic-music9.html )

P: I shall now (“ini nAnE”) never forget you (“maravEne”) at any time (“ekkAlattilum”).

A: In the ancient time (“akkAlattil”), you annihilated Yaman (kAlan, maik-kAlanai), the Lord of death, way back with your foot (“maDiya-vudaitta”). I shall not forget your foot (“aDi”) which is like a flower – (“malar-inai”).

C1: I shall not forget the bull (nandi) that you ride (“viDaiyaiyum”), the garland of (yellow) konRai flowers that adorn your locks of hair (“konrai toDaiyaiyum”) wherein you sport the moon (“matishaDaiyaiyum”), the axe that you wield in your hand (“mazhuppaDaiyaiyum”), the tiger hide that you wear (“tOluDaiyu”), your waist adorned with jewels (“maNiyiDaiyum”), and the corner of your eye (“vizhik-kaDaiyaiyum”) in order to gain your kindness (“nalamaDayavE nAn”).

C2: I shall never forget the three worlds (tiripuram – “purattaiyum”)), their strengths (“adanurattaiyum”), and the manner in which you destroyed them (“shuTTa tarattaiyum”), the five faces (or five functions: “aindu nirattaiyum”), and ten hands (“dasha karattaiyum”) of yours, your boons (“sheyyum varattaiyum”), the five-letter name of yours (na-ma-si-vA-ya: “pancA-kSara-ttaiyum”), and the city of Cidambaram (“cidambarattaiyum nAn”).

C3: I shall not forget you the effulgent (“prakAshanai”) Lord (“iShanai”), a friend (“anbar”) who protects (“kArkkum nEshanai”) guhadAsan (me), one (“pUshanai”) whom the devotees worship (“shei vishvAsanai”), and one who dwells (“tillai vAsanai”) in tillai (cidambaram), the one and only natarAjan (“naTarAjanai nAn”).

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Ela Nee Dayaraadu

Ragam: Atana (29th melakartha janyam)

AROHANA: S R2 M1 P N3 S ||

AVAROHANA: S N3 D2 P M1 P G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Saint Tyagaraja

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Lyrics Courtesy: Rani, www.karnatik.com

Pallavi:

Ela Nee Dayaraadu Paraaku Jese Vela Samayamu Gaadu

Anupallavi:

Baala Kanakamaya Chela Sujana Paripaala Shree Ramaalola Vidhruta Sharajaala

Shubada Karunaalavaala Ghananeela Navya Vana Maalikaa Bharana (Ela)

Charanam:

Raaraa Devaadi Devaa! Raaraa Mahaanubhaava Raaraa Raajeeva Netraa Raghuvara Putraa

Saaratara Sudhaa Pura Hrudaya Parivaara

Jaladhi Gambheera Danuja Samhaara

Madana Sukumaara Budha Janavihaara Sakala Shrutisaara Naadupai

(Ela)

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s book)

Lord! How ("ela") will you ("nee") not ("raadu") shower your grace ("daya") !

This is not ("gaadu") the time ("samayamu") to be careless ("paraaku jese") and forget me!

O Baala! One adorned ("chela") with rich golden ("kanaka maya") garments!

O Protector ("paripaala") of the virtuous ("su-jana") !

O joy ("lola") of Lakshmi ("Shree Ramaa")!

Wielder of arrows ("vidhruta sharajaala") !

The kind bestower ("karunaalavaala") of auspiciousness ("shubada")!

Treasure of companion! O the one who has the color of the dark rain-bearing clouds ("Ghana-neela")!

O adorned ("bharana") with the eternally new ("navya") garland ("vanamalikaa")!

O Deva among the celestials ("devaadi")! Come ("raara").

One with great reputation ("mahaanubhava")!

O Lotus-eyed ("raajeeva-netraa")! Come ("raara").

One belonging ("putraa") to the solar race ("raghuvara")!

One who is surrounded ("saaratara") by family ("parivaara") whose whose hearts are filled with ("poora") nectar ("sudhaa")!

One who is as majestic ("gambheera") as the ocean ("jaladhi")!

O Destroyer ("samhaara") of Asuras ("danuja")!

One as beautiful ("sukumaara") as Cupid ("madana")!

One who lives ("vihaara") with the wise ("budha") people ("jana")!

Essence ("saara") of all ("sakala") the Vedas ("sruti")!

Upon singing ("naadupai") your praises, how can you not shower your grace ("ela nee daya raadu") ?

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Emaanadicchevo

Ragam: Sahaana (28th Melakartha janyam)

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P M1 D2 , N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 , M1 R2 , G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Ram Kaushik

Pallavi:

Emaanadicchevo? Yeminchinaavo?

Anupallavi:

Naa Maatalu Vinavo? Raama! Naa Tala Vratalemo?

Charanam:

Yashamaayuvu Sadbhaktiyu Ekanta Chittamu

Sushareera Mosange Bhaasura Tyaagaraajanuta!

MEANING (T.K. Govinda Rao’s Book):

What destiny ("Yemaana") have you ordained ("icchevo") for me? I wonder what you think of me ("Yeminchinaavo")?

O Raama! Can't you listen ("vinavo") to me ("naa maatalu")? Is it my fate ("Naa tala Vratalemo") ?

Without your grace ("mosange") one cannot aspire for fame ("Yashas"), longevity ("Aayuvu"), genuine ("sad-") devotion ("bhaktiyu"), good health ("Su-shareera") and a mind ("ekanta chittamu") that merges with yours in harmony. O, one ("bhaasura") worshipped ("nuta") by the resplendent Shiva ("Tyaagaraja")!

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Emani Ne

Ragam: Mukhari

Talam: Adi

Composer: Subbaraya Shastri

Aro: s r2 m1 p n2 d2 s

Ava: s n2 d1 p m1 g2 r2 s

Pallavi:

Emani Ne Ni Mahima Delupudunamma

Anupallavi:

Samajagaamini (amba) Sarasa lochani (Emani)

Charanam:

Harihara Suramuni Varulaku Nidu

Charanamahima Pogaduta Taramaa

Narudanu Nenu Paa-marudanu Devi

Vara Kanchipuraalaya Vaasini Sri

Paradevate Nidu Kumaarudanammaa

Swara Sahityam:

Raakendu Vadana Vinu Mika

Ni Sariga Daivamu Gaana

Padaabjamula Sadaa Vinutisalipitee

Natajanaartthiharana Nivee Naa Talli (Emani)

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s book)

Oh the goddess with the gait of an elephant and having eyes like a lotus!

Do the gods like Vishnu, Siva, the celestials and the eminent sages have the capacity to describe the greatness of your feet ? Devi, how can I a mere mortal and a helpless one of that describe ?

Oh supreme goddess who reside in the great temple at the city of Kanchipura, I am your son.

Oh goddess, having the face like a full moon, please listen! You are goddess non-pareil! My mother! You are the destroyer of the afflictions of those devotees, who worship you constantly.

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Enati Nomu Phalamu

Ragam: Bhairavi (20th Mela Natabhairavi Janyam)

ARO: S G2 R2 G2 M1 P D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Semmangudi / MS Subbalakshmi

Meaning courtesy: V Govindan, Tyagaraja Vaibhavam

Pallavi:

Enaati Nomu Phalamo! Ye Daana Balamo!

Anupallavi:

Srinaatha! Brahmakainanu Needu

Seva Dorakuna? Tanaku Galukuta

Charanams:

Sundaresha! Suguna Brunda ! Dasharatha Nandana Aravinda Nayana Paavana!

Andagaada! Tyaagaraajanuta! Sukhamanubhavimpa Dorigeeraa Bhali ! Tana

Meaning: (From Tyagaraja Vaibhavam)

http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.in/2007/05/thyagaraja-kriti-enaati-nomu-raga.html

In the kRti ‘EnATi nOmu phalamO’ – rAga bhairavai, SrI tyAgarAja describes the ecstasy of prahlAda of worshipping the Lord. This kriti forms part of dance-drama 'prahlAda bhakti vijayaM'.

P: Is this privilege a result (phalamO) of my earlier (E nATi) (literally which period) austerities (nOmu) or is it due to the strength (balamO) of some (E) (literally what) charities (dAna) made by me!

A: O Consort (nAtha) of lakshmi (SrI)! Is Your (nIdu) service (sEva) attainable (dorukunA) even (ainanu) by brahmA (brahmaku) (brahmakainanu)?

Is attaining such a service (kaluguTa) by me (tanaku) (literally for me) a result of my earlier austerities or is it due to the strength of some charities made by me!

C: O Beautiful (sundara) Lord (ISa) (sundarESa)! O Lord full of (bRnda) virtues (suguNa)! O Son (nandana) of King daSaratha! O Lotus (aravinda) (nandanAravinda) Eyed (nayana)! O the Holy One (pAvana)!

O The Handsome One (andagADa)! O Lord praised (nuta) by this tyAgarAja! I could get (dorikerA) the privilege of experiencing (anubhavinca) the comfort (sukhamu) (sukhamanubhavinca); well done (bhaLi)!

Is this privilege a result of my (tanaku) (literally for me) earlier austerities or is it due to the strength of some charities made by me!

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Enna Thavam Sheidanai

Ragam: Kapi {22nd Melakartha Raga (Kharaharapriya) Janyam }

ARO: S R2 M1 P N3 S ||

AVO : S N2 D2 N2 P M1 P G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Papanasam Sivan

Version: Sikkil Gurucharan

Lyrics & Meaning Courtesy: Karnatik.com

Pallavi

enna tavam sheidanai yasOdA engum nirai parabhrammam ammAvenr-azhaikka

Anupallavi

IrEzu bhuvanangaL paDaittavanaik-kaiyil Endi shIrATTi pAlUTi tAlATTa nI

Charanam 1:

bhramanum indranum manadil porAmai koLLa uralil kaTTi vAi pottik-kenjavaittAi tAyE

Charanam 2:

sanakAdiyar tava yOgam sheidu varundi sAdhittadai punita mAdE eLidil pera

Meaning (Karnatik.com)

P: Yashoda, what (“enna”) tapas (“tavam” i.e. prayer, sacrifice) did you make (“seidanai”), that the all pervading (“engum nirai”)Almighty(“parabhrammam”) himself calls you dearly (“venr-azhaikka”), "Mother" ? (“ammA”)

A: To take Krishna, the One who created (“paDaittavanai”) the 14 worlds (“IrEzu bhuvanangaL”), to lift him into your arms (“kaiyil Endi”), to rock him to sleep (“shIr-ATTi”), to feed him milk (“pAl-UTi”), what great tapas did you do, Yashoda (“nI enna tavam sheidanai”) ?

C1: O mother (“tAyE”) what tapas did you do, that to the great envy (“manadil porAmai koLLa”) of Brahma and Indra, you could tie (“kaTTi”) Krishna himself to the grinding stone (“uralil”) and bound his mouth (“vAi potti”) and make him beg you for mercy (“kenjavaittAi”)!

C2: What great sages (“Adiyar”) like Sanakaa achieved (“sheidu”) through great tapas and yoga (“tava yOgam”), what they reached by prodigious effort (“varundi sAdhittadai”), you achieved so easily (“mAdE eLidil pera”) - what tapas did YOU do to have this great fortune?

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Enduku Nirdaya

Ragam: Hari Kambodhi (28th Melakartha)

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Hyderabad Brothers

Pallavi:

Enduku Nirddaya ? Evarunnaaruraa?

Anupallavi:

Indunibhaanana ! Inakula Chandana!

Charanam 1:

Paramapaavana Parimalaapa Ghana!

Charanam 2:

Ne Paradesi Baapave Gasi

Charanam 3:

Udata Bhakthigani Uppatillaga Ledaa?

Charanam 4:

Satrula Mitrula Samamuga Juche Nee (kenduku)

Charanam 5:

Dharalo Neevai Tyaagaraajupai

MEANING (T.K. Govinda Rao’s Book):

Why ("enduku") the denial ("nirddaya") of your grace to me? O Lord! I have no one else to look up to ("evarunnaruraa").

O Moon ("indu") faced one ("aanana") !

Benefactor ("chandana") of the solar ("ina") race ("kula")!

Redeemer ("parama-paavana"), One with a body radiating fragrance ("parimala-apaghana")!

The atmosphere around me is far from being congenial ("baapave gaasi")!

The distress I am in distracts my worship of you.

Were you not ("leda") delighted ("uppatillaga") with the service ("bhakthigani") of the tiny squirrel ("udata") ? (which contributed tiny clods of earth to the mighty bridge to Lanka?)

You ("nee") are known to be free from bias and to treat ("juche") friends ("mitrulu") and foes ("shatrulu") alike ("samamugaa").

Is not this because, all the world ("dharalo") is in you ("neevai") and you are in ("neevai") the world ("dharalo") everywhere.

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Entani Ne

Ragam: Mukhari (22th Mela janyam)

ARO: S R2 M1 P N2 D2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Ram Kaushik

Pallavi:

Entani Ne Varnintunu Shabari Bhaagyam

Anupallavi Daantula Vara Kaantalu Jagamanta Nindi Undaga-

Charanam Kanulaara Sevinchi Kammani Phalamula Nosagi Tanuvu Pulakarincha

Paadayugamulaku Mrokka Ina Kulapati Samukhambuna Punaraavritti

Rahita Padamunu Bondina Tyaagaraajanuturaali Punyambuna

MEANING: (From T.K. Govinda Rao's book)

How can I ("entani ne") describe ("varnintunu") the great good fortune ("bhagya") of Shabari, the old decrepit huntress!

The Lord sought her of His own accord, and gave her Darshana, i.e. His vision. This is an honor which no one among the thousands of spouses ("kantalu") of ascetics ("daantula") in the same world ("jagamanta") could aspire for ("nindi yundaga")!

Shabari worshipped ("sevinchi") him in front of her eyes ("Kanulaara"). She offered ("nosagi") Him, the gem of the solar race, the choicest ("kammani") of fruits ("phalamula") she had gathered with great care and affection. In supreme ecstasy ("pulakarincha") she prostrated ("tanuvu") before Him ("Ina Kulapati") ("paadayugamulaku") obtaining release ("rahita") from worldly ("samukhambuna") bondage ("punaraavritti") and attained Beatitude ("padamunu bondina") .

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Eppo VaruvarO

Ragam: Jonpuri (20th Mela Natabhairavi Janyam)

ARO: S R2 M1 P D1 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Gopalakrishna Bharati

Version: Ram Kaushik

Meaning: (R Shankar, rasikas.org: http://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2704)

eppo = when varuvArO = will he come endan = my kali = karma tIra = completed/removed

When will He come to relieve me of my worldly burdens?

starting with appar, sambhandar, sundarar and mANikkavAcagar (ALuDai aDigaL) spoke highly of the Lord of tillai (cidambaram)….

Seppiya = the famous (the one who is talked about so much) tillai cidambara = (of) cidambaram

dEvan = the god of, the lord of

The anupallavi gives the name and address of the person who is awaited in the pallavi: He is none other than the famous Lord of tillai or cidambaram (cit+ambaram = the theater of one's consciousness, as well as the physical place)...Lord naTana sabESa/naTarAjA...

nar paruvam = a good time vandu = when (the time) arrived

nAthanai tEDum = when I search (tEDum) for my Lord (nAthan)

kaRpanaikaL = my imagination/beyond my wildest imagination

muRRa = literally means maturing, but here, I think it refers to the limit (of imagination)

kATSi tandAn = He gave (tandAn) me a vison (kATSi) of himself

As I searched for him at the appropriate time, and when my imagination had run riot and reached it's limits, He revealed himself to me.

aRpa = tiny/little/meager

sukha vAzhvil = pleasures of worldly life

Anandam konDEn = I made myself (konDEn) happy (Anandam)

pOR pAdattai = (His) golden (pon) feet (pAdam)

kANEn = did not see

ponambalavANan = the lord of the Golden theater (In Siva purANam, the theater for the Lord's cosmic dance is considered to be made of gold in tillai, silver in Madurai, copper in kuRRAlam etc...) ALL of these sabhai's or theater's are extolled in ANDavan pitccai's song 'ADavallAn, yemmai ALavallAn'....

The composer (GKB) says that while he was immersed in the fleeting and ephemeral pleasures of worldly life, he forgot or failed to see the golden, compassionate refuge at the feet of the Lord of the golden theater.

bAlakrishNan = the Poet (GKB's mudra)

pORRi paNindiDum = (the one who is) worshipped (pORRi) by and bowed to (paNindiDum)

ISan mEl = on/with (mEl) the Lord (ISan)

kAdal konDEn = (I have) fallen in love (kAdal konDEn)

veLippaDa = apparent to the world/open/not hidden

kANEn = I do not see him

The poet then concludes that he has fallen in love with the Lord that he worships and bows down to, but that Lord is yet to openly acknowledge it or reciprocate it.

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Enduku Peddala

Ragam: Shankarabharanam (29th melakartha ragam)

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P D2 N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzeK_clAWyw )

Youtube Class / Lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdHeyI449yI

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Pallavi:

enduku peddala vale buddhi iyyavu

endu pOdun(a)yya rAmayya

Anupallavi

andari vale dATi dATi vadariti

anda rAni paND(A)ye kadarA (endu)

caraNam

vEda SAstra tatv(A)rthamulu telisi

bhEda rahita vEdAntamulu telisi

nAda vidya marmambulanu telisi

nAtha tyAgarAja nuta nijamuga (endu)

Meaning: Courtesy: https://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/03/thyagaraja-kriti-enduku-peddala-raga.html

O Lord (ayya)! Why (enduku) wouldn’t You bestow (iyyavu) (literally give) on me the same kind of wisdom (buddhi) as that of (vale) great people (peddala) (literally elders)? O Lord (ayya) rAma (rAmayya)! Where else (endu) could I go (pOdunu) (pOdunayya)?

Like (vale) all others (andari), I too have been prattling (vadariti), jumping here and there (dATi dATi); isn’t it (kadarA) that it (wisdom) has become (Aye) like an unreachable (anda rAni) fruit (paNDu) (paNDAye)?

O Lord! Why wouldn’t You bestow on me the same kind of wisdom as that of great people? O Lord rAma! Where else could I go?

Even after knowing (telisi) the true philosophical (tatva) meanings (arthamulu) (tatvArthamulu) of vEdas and SAstras,

knowing (telisi) the undifferentiated (bhEda rahita) vEdAnta (vEdAntamulu), and

knowing (telisi) the secrets (marmambulanu) of science (vidya) of nAda (nAdOpAsana),

O Lord (nAtha) praised (nuta) by this tyAgarAja!

why wouldn’t You bestow on me the same kind of wisdom truly (nijamuga) like that of great people? O Lord rAma! Where else could I go?

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Endundi Vedalithivo

Ragam: Durbar {22nd Melakartha (Kharaharapriya) Janyam}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darbar_(Raga)

AROHANA: S R2 M1 P D2 N2 S ||

AVAROHANA: S N2 S D2 P M1 R2 G2 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Hyderabad Brothers

Meaning Courtesy: https://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/08/thyagaraja-kriti-endundi-vedalitivo.html

Sahityam: enduNDi veDalitivO E(v)UrO nE teliya

Meaning: O Lord (ayya)! Where from (enduNDi) did You proceed (veDalitivO)? which (E) is Your abode (UrO) (EvUrO) (literally native place)? I (nE) do not know (teliya);

Sahityam: ipuDaina telupa(v)ayya

Meaning: … at least now (ipuDaina) please let me know (telupu) (telupavayya).

Sahityam: anda candamu vErai naDatal(e)lla tri-

Meaning: A Your beauty (anda) and charm (candamu) being of totally different nature (vErai) and

Your conduct (naDatalu) etc. (ella) (literally all) (naDatalella)

Sahityam: (tri-)guN(A)tItamai(y)unndE kAni SrI rAma (endu)

Meaning: … are (unnadE) beyond (atItamai) the three (tri) qualities (guNa) (sAtvika, rAjasa and tAmasa) (tri-guNAtItamaiyunnadE); therefore (kAni),

O Lord SrI rAma! Where from did You proceed? which is Your abode? I do not know; at least now please let me know.

Sahityam: ciTukaNTE(n)aparAdha cayamula tagilincE Siva lOkamu kAdu

Meaning: Yours is not (kAdu) the abode (lOkamu) of Lord Siva where, for flimsy reasons (ciTukaNTE) (literally for crack of knuckles), charges (aparAdha cayamula) (literally numerous charges) (ciTukaNTEnaparAdha) are slapped (tagilincE);

Sahityam: vaTu rUpuDai balini vancinci- (y)aNacu-vAni vaikuNThamu kAdu

Meaning: Your abode is not (kAdu) vaikuNTha (vaikuNThamu) of Lord vishNu who (vAni), taking the form (rUpuDai) of a brahmacAri (vaTu), subdued (aNacu) King bali (balini) by deceit (vancinci) (vancinciyaNacu);

Sahityam: viTa vacanamul(A)Di Siramu trumpa-baDDa vidhi lOkamu kAdu

Meaning: Yours is not (kAdu) the abode (lOkamu) of brahmA (vidhi) who got his head (Siramu) plucked (trumpa-baDDa) by uttering (Adi) falsehood (viTa vacanamulu) (literally topsy turvy words) (vacanamulADi);

Sahityam: diTavu dharmamu satyamu mRdu bhAshalu kalugu divya rUpa tyAgarAja vinuta nIv(endu)

Meaning: O Lord of divine (divya) form (rUpa) endowed with (kalugu) courage (diTavu), righteousness (dharmamu), truth (satyamu) and soft (mRdu) speech (bhAshalu)!

Sahityam: enduNDi veDalitivO E(v)UrO nE teliya ipuDaina telupa(v)ayya

O Lord praised (vinuta) by this tyAgarAja! Where from did You (nIvu) (nIvenduNDi) proceed? Which is Your abode? I do not know; at least now please let me know.

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Eppadi Manam

Ragam: Huseni { 22nd Melakartha Raga Janyam}

ARO: S R2 G2 M1 P N2 D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Arunachala Kavi

Version: Ram Kaushik (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVq566QMaU4 )

Lyrics Courtesy: Meena / Rasikas.org (https://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4974 )

Meaning: (Courtesy: R Shankar, https://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4974#p73450 )

Part of rAmanATakam kritIs of AK, this composition reflects sItA's mental anguish when rAma goes to take leave of her, and asks her to take good care of his mothers.

Sahityam: eppaDi manam tuNindadO (deLO) sAmi

Meaning: My lord (sAmI/svAmi)! How (eppaDi) did you/your mind (manam) become so daring (tuNiandadO)?

Sahityam: vanam pOi varugirEn enrAl idai ErkkumO bhUmi

Meaning: How can this earth (bhUmi) accept (ErkumO) this (idai) statement of yours that (enrAl) you are leaving (pOi varugirEn) for the forest (vanam) without me?

Sahityam: eppirappilum piriya viDEn enru kai toTTIrE

Meaning: Did you not marry me (kai toTTIrE: literally, touched my hand) after promising me that you will not let us (vidEn enru) be apart (piriya), not just in this life, but in any life (eppirappilum)?

Sahityam: EzhaiyAna sItaiyai naTTATrilE viTTIrE

Meaning: But now, it seems as if you are abandoning (viTTIrE) this hapless woman (EzhaiAna) sItA (sItaiyai) in the middle (naTTu) of an ocean (ATrilE).

Sahityam: karumbu murittArp-pOlE shollalAccudO

Meaning: You claimed that your word, once given was as unbreakable as a vow, but, unfortunately, am I correct in thinking that your words/speech (shollal) have become (AccudO) as easy to break (murittAr) like (pOlE) sugarcane (karumbu)?

Sahityam: orukkAlum piriyEn enru shonna shol pOccudO

Meaning: Have (AccudO) the words (shol) that you uttered (shonna) claiming that you will not be separated (piriyEn) from me even by mistake (oru kAlum) become a lie (poi)?

Sahityam: varundi varundi dEvarIr vella vArtaiyAl kollAmal kolla

Meaning: Even after beseeching (varundi varundi) you (dEvarIr) repeatedly, if you torture (kollAmal kola - killing without actually killing) me slowly (meLLa) with your words (vArtaiyAl),

Sahityam: irumbu manadu uNDAccudallavO ennai viTTup-pOghirEn enru sholla

Meaning: … your heart (manadu) must have turned (UNDAccudallavO) into stone/iron (irunbu) - especially for you to say (sholla) that (enru) you will abandon (viTTu pOgirEn) me (ennai).

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Pallavi:

ETi janmam(i)di hA O rAma

Anupallavi

ETi janmam(i)di enduku 1kaligenu

entani sairintu hA O rAma (ETi)

caraNam 1

sAti lEni mAra kOTi lAvaNyuni

mATi mATiki jUci mATal(A)Dani tanak(ETi)

caraNam 2

sAreku mutyAla hAra(y)uramu pAlu

kAru mOmunu kannulAra jUDani tanak(ETi)

caraNam 3

ingitam(e)rigina sangIta lOluni

pongucu taniv(A)ra kaugilincani tanak(ETi)

caraNam 4

sAgara Sayanuni tyAgarAja nutuni

vEgamE jUDaka vEgenu hRdayamu (ETi)

Meaning: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/07/thyagaraja-kriti-eti-janmamidi-raga.html

P: O Lord Sri rAma! Alas (hA)! What kind of (ETi) life (janmamu) is this (idi) (janmamidi)?

A: What kind of (ETi) life (janmamu) is this (idi)? Why (enduku) did this birth take place (kaligEnu)? How much (entani) shall I forbear (sairintu)? Alas (hA) O Lord rAma!

O Lord Sri rAma! Alas! What kind of life is this?

C1:

O Lord SrI rAma! Alas! What kind of life is this for me (tanaku) –

who couldn’t speak (mATalu ADani) (mATalADani) to the peerless (sATi lEni), million (kOTi) cupids (mAra) like beautiful Lord (lAvaNyuni) by beholding (jUci) Him every now and then (mATi mATiki)?

C2:

O Lord SrI rAma! Alas! What kind of life is this for me (tanaku) –

who couldn’t always (sAreku) behold (jUDani), the chest (uramu) adorned with pearl (mutyAla) necklace (hAra) (hArayuramu) and the most innocent (pAlu kAru) (literally milk oozing – baby-like) face (mOmunu), to the satiation of (my) eyes (kannulAra)?

C3:

O Lord SrI rAma! Alas! What kind of life is this for me (tanaku) –

who couldn’t exultingly (pongucu) embrace (kaugilincani), the (Lord who is) enjoyer (lOluni) of music (sangIta) (and) who knows (erigina) propriety (ingitamu) (ingitamerigina), to my satisfaction (tanivi Ara) (tanivAra)?

C4:

My heart (hRdayamu) is grieving (vEgenu) without beholding (jUDaka) quickly (vEgamE) the Lord - praised (nutuni) by tyAtagarAja - reclining (Sayanuni) (on the couch of SEsha) in the Milk Ocean (sAgara).

O Lord SrI rAma! Alas! What kind of life is this?

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Eti Yochanalu

Ragam: Kiranavali (21st mela Keeravani janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Janya_ragas

ARO: S R2 G2 M1 P D1 N3 S ||

AVA: S P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Deshadi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Hyderabad Brothers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ITyt06JHdU )

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/06/thyagaraja-kriti-eti-yochanalu-raga.html

Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiYqeOFQB8E

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Pallavi:

ETi yOcanalu jEsEvurA

eduru palkuvAr(e)varu lErurA

Anupallavi:

nOTi mATa jArcaga rAdurA

kOTi vElpulalO mETiyaina nIv(ETi)

Charanam:

meNDu SUrulalO venuka tIyav(a)ni

reNDu mATal(A)DE vADu kAd(a)ni

aNDa kOTla pAlincu vAD(a)ni

caNDa maunul(A)Da tyAgarAja nuta (ETi)

MEANING: Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/06/thyagaraja-kriti-eti-yochanalu-raga.html

P: What kind of (ETi) musings (yOcanalu) are You doing (jEsEvurA)? There is none (evaru lErurA) to counter (eduru palkuvAru) (literally say against) (palkuvArevaru) You.

A: It is not appropriate (rAdurA) to slip (jArcaga) on one's promise (nOTi mATa) (literally word of mouth);

what kind of musings are You (nIvu) – the excellent one (mETiyaina) among crores (kOTi) of Gods (vElpulalO) – doing? There is none to counter You.

C: While the great (caNDa) (literally severe) sages (maunulu) proclaim (ADa) (literally say) (maunulADa) –

that (ani) among numerous (meNDu) heroes (SUrulalO) You are the One who would not retreat (venuka tIyavu) (tIyavani) (literally not go back),

that (ani) You are not (kAdu) (kAdani) the One (vADu) who speaks (ADE) two (reNDu) words (mATalu) (mATalADE), and

that (ani) You are the One (vADu) (vADani) who rules (pAlincu) crores (kOTla) of Universes (aNDa),

O Lord praised (nuta) by this tyAgarAja! what kind of musings are You doing? there is none to go counter You.

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Evarimaata

Ragam – Khamboji

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P D2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S N3 P D2 S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: T. Rukmini

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Meanings Courtesy: Tyagaraja Vaibhavam

(http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.in/2007/12/thyagaraja-kriti-evari-maata-raga.html )

Pallavi:

evarimATa vinnAvO rAvO indu lEvO bhaLi bhaLi

Anupallavi:

avanilO nArsEya paurusEya mandi cOdya meruga lEnayya

Charanam:

bhakta parAdhInuDanucu parama bhAgavatula vyakta rUpuDai palikina muccaTayuktamanuchu

uNTi shakti gala mahAdEvuDu nIvani santOSamuna

nuNTi satta cittuDagu tyAgarAjanuta satya sandhuDanukoNTi nilalO

Meanings Courtesy: Tyagaraja Vaibhavam

(http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.in/2007/12/thyagaraja-kriti-evari-maata-raga.html )

P: O Lord! I don’t know whose (evari) words (mATa) You listened to (vinnAvO). Won’t You come (rAvO)? Or ain’t You (lEvO) here (indu)? Well Done (bhaLi bhaLi)!

***A: O Lord (ayya)! In this World (avanilO), having attained (andi) knowledge of vEdas (ArshEya) (literally derived from Rshis) (avanilOnArshEya) and SAstras etc (paurushEyamu) (paurushEyamandi),

I did not (lEnu) (lEnayya) learn (eruga) scepticism (cOdyamu) (literally questioning) (cOdyameruga);

I don’t know whose words You listened to. Won’t You come? Or ain’t You here? Well Done!***

***C: I assumed (uNTi) that (anucunu) the message (muccaTa) (literally news) manifestly (vyakta rUpuDai) (literally becoming perceptible) conveyed (palikina) to me

by SrI nArada – Your supreme (parama) devotee (bhAgavatula)

that (anucu) You are entirely engaged in looking after (parAdhInuDu) (parAdhinuDanucu) (the welfare of) Your devotees (bhakta),

to be correct (yuktamu) (literally proper) (yuktamanucunuNTi);

I remained (uNTi) happy (santOshamunanu) (santOshamunanuNTi) that (ani) You (nIvu) (nIvani) are the powerful (Sakti gala) mighty Lord (mahA-dEvuDu);

I assumed (anukoNTini) You are true (satta) willed (cittuDagu) who is true to His word (satya sandhuDu);

O Lord praised (nuta) by this tyAgarAja! I don’t know whose words You listened to in this World (ilalO) (sandhuDanukoNTinilalO). Won’t You come? Or ain’t You here? Well Done!***

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evarurA ninu vinA

Ragam: Mohanam { 28th Melakartha Janya Ragam}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohanam

ARO: S R₂ G3 P D2 S ||

AVA: Ṡ D₂ P G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Lyrics & Meanings Courtesy: Tyagaraja Vaibhavam http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/01/thyagaraja-kriti-evaruraa-ninu-vinaa.html

Youtube Class / Lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0s62ns9ncc

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Pallavi:

evarurA ninu vinA gati mAku

Anupallavi

savana rakshaka nity(O)tsava sItA pati (evaru)

caraNam 4

rAjA bigu nIk(E)larA tyAga-

rAj(A)rcita tALa jAlarA rAma

I jAlamu sEya rAja brOva

sankOcamA sura bhUjamA mAku (evaru)

Meaning: (Courtesy: Tyagaraja Vaibhavam): http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/01/thyagaraja-kriti-evaruraa-ninu-vinaa.html

P: Who (evarurA) is refuge (gati) for us (mAku) other than (vinA) You (ninu)?

A: O Protector (rakshaka) of sacrificial oblations (savana)! O Lord who is an eternal (nitya) joy (utsava) (literally festival) (nityOtsava) for the devotees! O Consort (pati) of sItA!

Who is refuge for us other than You?

C4: O King (rAjA)! Why (ElarA) this rigidity (bigu) for You (nIku) (nIkElarA), O Lord worshipped (arcita) by this tyAgarAja (tyAgarAjArcita)! I am unable (jAlarA) to bear (tALa), O Lord rAma!

Do You consent (rAja) for this (I) procrastination or deception (jAlamu sEya)? Are You shying away (sankOcamA) from protecting (brOva) me, O Wish-Tree (kalpa vRksha)– celestial (sura) tree (bhUja) (bhUjamA) – for devotees?

Who is refuge for us (mAku) other than You?

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Geetha Vadya

Ragam: Natakapriya

Talam: Adi

Composer: Thanjavur Shankara Iyer

Version: DK Jayaraman

Pallavi:

Geeta Vaadya Natana Naatakapriye Rasike san-

Anupallavi:

Veda Roopini Vishvaasini Naada Svaroopini Prakaashini

Charanam:

Maarakoti Sundaraangi Maaye Maatangi Marakata Chaaye

Saarasaakshi Sarvasaakshi Saadhujana Rakshaki Kataakshi

MEANING: (Approximate)

O goddess! You enjoy (“priye” or “rasika”) in the bliss of song (“geetha”), instrumental music (“vadya”) and dance-drama (“natana nataka”).

You are the form (“roopini”) of the Vedas. You never let down the faith (“vishvaasa”) of your devotees. You are the form (“svaroopini”) of sound (“naada”), you are the bright one (“prakaashini”).

You are more beautiful (“sundaraangi”) than one crore (“koti”) cupids (“maara”). You are the goddess of illusion (“maaye”). You are the mother of Ganesha (“maatangi”). You give shelter (“chaaye”) to mara (cupid). You have large, full eyes (“saarasa-akshi”). You are the eternal witness (“saakshi”) of this universe (“sarva”). You protect (“rakshaki”) the sadhus. You are the one whose side glances (“kataakshi”) provide salvation.

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Evvare Ramaiah

Raagam: Gangeya Bhushini (33rd Melakartha)

Aro: S R3 G3 M1 P D1 N3 S

Ava: S N3 D1 P M1 G3 R3 S

Talam: Deshadi

Composer: Tyaagaraaja

Version: Ram Kaushik

Pallavi

Evvare ! Ramayya ! Nee Sari

Anupallavi

Ravvaku Daavuleka Sujalunu Raajiga Rakshinche

Charanam

Pagavaaniki Sodharudani Yenchaka Bhakti Nerigi Lankaa Patta(na) Mosagaga

Nagadhara ! Sura Bhusura Pujithavara!

Naagashayana! Tyagaraja Vinuta! Sari

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s book)

Raama! Who is there (“evvare”) to excel (“sari”) you (“nee”) ? Justifying your fame (“ravvaku Daavuleka”) in properly (“rajiga”) protecting (“rakshinche”) the righteous (“sujalunu”). Who can excel you?

Ignoring that (“yenchaka”) Vibheeshana was the brother (“sodharudani”) of your detestable foe (“pagavaari”) Raavana, you recognized (“nerigi”) his devotion(“bhakthi”) and offered him (“mosagaga”) the kingdom (“pattana”) of Lanka. Holder of the Govardhana Hill (“naga-dhara”)! Worshipped (“poojithavara”) by Devas (“sura”) and Bhusuras! O Recliner (“shayana”) on the famous serpent (“naaga”) couch!

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Gitartthamu

Ragam: Surutti (28th janyam)

ARO: S R M P N D N S || AVA: S N D P M G P , M R , S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Soumya

Pallavi:

Gitartthamu San Gitanandamu

Nitavuna judara O manasa

Anupallavi:

Sitapati Cara Nabjamu Lidukona

Vatatmajuniki Baga Telusura

Charanam Hari Hara Bhaskara Kaladi Karmamu-

Lanu Matamula Marmamluleringina

Harivara Rupudu Harahaya Vinutudu

Varatyagaraja Varadudu Sukhira

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s Book)

O Mind (“manasa”)! To understand the significance (“arthamu”) of the Gita and the bliss (“anandamu”) of music (“gita”) here and now, you have only to delve deep into your heart (“nitavuna”) and behold (“judaraa”) them in their Supreme grandeur.

Sri Anjaneya (“Vataatmaju”) is an eternal witness of this truth (“baaga telusuraa”), as he treasures the blessed feet (“Charanabjamu”) of the Lord (“pathi”) of Sita in the innermost recess of his heart (“lidukonna”).

Anjaneya is well versed (“marmamu leringina”) in the five creeds (“matamula”) centered (“lanu”) around HARI, HARA, ADITYA, eternal time KALA and the KARMA. This gem of a devotee (“harivara rupudu”), beloved of the Lord, worshipped by Indra (“harahaya”) is in perpetual Bliss and ecstasy (“sukhiraa”).

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guNijanAdinuta

Ragam: Gurjjari {15th Melakartha (Mayamalavagowla) Janyam}

ARO: S R1 G3 D1 P M1 P D1 N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 D1 P M1 G3 R1 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Muthuswamy Dikshitar

Version: Ram Kaushik / D K Jayaraman

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

guNijanAdinuta guruguhOdayE gurjari rAgapriyEvA shivE

Charanam:

maNimaya bhUSaNi mAnava pOSaNi madhura bhASiNi mAnasa tOSiNi

gaNapati phaNipati shayana vidhinutE gaja ratha turaga padayutE lalitE

Meaning: (Guruguha.org: http://guruguha.org/wiki/gunijanadi.html):

P: O! The Spouse of Shiva (ShivE)! The mother (“OdayE”) of Shanmkuha (“Guruguha”), praised (“nuta”) by the noble ones (“guNi-janA”). The one fond (“priyE”) of Gurjari Raga. Protect me (“avA), O harbinger of auspiciousness (“shivE”).Samashti Charanam: The one decorated (“bhUSaNi”) by ornaments (“maNimaya”). The protector (“pOSaNi”) of mankind (“mAnava”). The one who speaks (“bhASiNi”) sweetly (“madhura”). The one who brings joy (“tOSiNi”) to the mind (“mAnasa”). The one praised (“nutE”) by Ganesha (“gaNapati”), Vishnu who lies recumbent (“shayana”) on a serpent (“phaNipati”), and Brahma (“vidhi”). O Lalita, who has her army of chariots (“ratha”), elephants (“gaja”), horses (“turaga”) and infantry (“padayutE”).

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Gajavadana

Ragam: Sri Ranjani (22nd mela Kharaharapriya janyam)

ARO: S R2 G2 M1 D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Papanasam Sivan

Pallavi:

Gajavadana Karuna Sadana (Sri)

Shankara Bala Lambodhara Sundara

Anupallavi:

Ajanamarendranu Munivarum Paniyum

Pankaja Charana Sharanam Sharanam

Charanam:

Neeyee Moovulagirk(u) Aadhaaram

Neeyee Shivaagama Mantra Saaram

Neeyee Vazhvil Yen Jeevaadharam

Nee Arulvai Sumukha Omkaara

Meaning: (approximate: please report any errors)

O Ganesha! The lord with an elephant face (“Gaja-vadana”). You are the embodiment of kindness (“Karuna Sadana”). You are the son (“Bala”) of Shiva (“Shankara”). You have a big stomach (“Lamba-udhara”). You are the beautiful one (“Sundara”).

You are worshipped (“Paniyum”) by the immortal devas (“Aja”) and Indra (“Ajanamarendranu”) and the sages (“Munivarum”). I bow (“Sharanam”) to your lotus (“Pankaja”) feet (“Charana”).

You (“Neeyee”) are the foundation (“Aadhaaram”) for the three (“Moovu”) worlds (“ulagir”). You (“Neeyee”) are the essence (“Saaram”) of the Vedas (“Shivaagama Mantra”). You (“Neeyee”) are the foundation (“Jeevaadharam”) of my (“Yen”) life (“Vazhvil”). Please give me your (“Nee”) blessings (“Arulvai”), O the auspicious faced (“Su-mukha”) one! You are the form (“Om-kaara”) of Om.

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Guruvaayurappane

RAGAM-Reethi Gowlai

Talam: Adi

Ambujam Krishna

Version: T.N. Seshagopalan

Lyrics courtesy: www.karnatik.com

Pallavi:

Guruvaayur Appane Appan Sri Krishnan

Anupallavi:

Naaraayana Yena Naavaara Azhaipporrkku

Varum Idar Tavirttu Vaanchaiyudan Kaakkum (Guruvaayur)

Charanam:

Vizhikatkamu Duttum Ezhil Tirumeni

Azhaga Manam Tuddikkum Baala Tiruvuruvam

Muzhumadi Mukham Tighaz Arul Vizhicchudargal

Azhaikkum Anbargarulum Adimalar inaiyum

Madhyama Kalam:

Munnam Yashodai Maindanaai Vandavan Inru Namakkirangi Ingu Enzhundaruli

Balanai Yuvanaai Paalikkum Deivamaai Paravasha Nilai Kaattum Parama Purushan

Meaning: (by Sthanunathan Ramakrishnan)

The Lord at Guruvayur, Sri Krishnan is my Father (“appan”). The Lord removes the ills and sorrows of those who call out his name from the depths of their being (Naavara = Naa - tongue + Aara - full) and protects them affection. His beautiful (“beautiful”) form (“Body”) is nectar (“amudootum”) to the eyes (“vizhigatku”) and his childish form (“baala tiruvuruvum”) causes the heart to race out of joy (“manam tuddikkum”). His face (“tighaz”) is akin to the full (“muzhu”) moon (“madi”) with bright eyes (“Arul Vizhicchudargal”). The lord whose lotus feet (“adimalar”) showers blessings (“arulum”) on devotees (“Anbarku”) that call upon him (“inayum”) is Guruvayurappan, Sri Krishnan (continuing the pallavi)

The Lord who had in the past (“munnam”) taken birth (“vandavan”) as Yashoda's son (“maindanai”) has now come down here (“indru namakkirangi”) in our midst out of compassion as a child (“balanai”), youth (“yuvanai”)), protecting God (“palikkum deivamaai”) and as the Supreme Person (“paramapurushan”) who shows us the state of spiritual bliss (“paravasha nilai”).

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Hariharaputram

Raga: Vasanta

ARO: S G3 M1 D2 N3 S || AVA: S N3 D2 M1 G3 R1 S ||

Tala: Khanda Ekam

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

Pallavi:

Hariharaputram Shaastaaram Sadaa Bhajeham Maayaakaaryam Tyajeham

Anupallavi:

Muraharaadi Mohita Shauri Girivihaaram Muralibheri

Vaadyaadi Priyakaram Prartthita Putrapradam Vasantanata Brndam

Dirghaayushprada Dinajanasukhapradam

Charanam:

Phaalguna Maasa Paurnimaavataaram Paandya Keralaadi Desha Prabhaakaram

Puspa Sharekshu Kaarmuka Dharam Phulla

Kalhaara Dandadharakaram Kaliyugapratyaksham

Garvita Dakshashiksham Varaguruguhaantarangam Rathagajaturangam

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s Book)

I always (“sadaa”) sing (“bhajeham”) the glory of Shastaa, who is the son (“putram”) of Hari and Hara. I discard (“tyajeham”) the illusions created (“aakaaryam”) by Maayaa, the ignorance.

Attracted (“mohita”) by Vishnu (“mura-hara”) and others, he resides (“vihaaram”) at Shaurigiri.

He likes(“priyakaram”) the music (“vaadyaadi”) of Murali and Bheri.

He grants the boon(“pradam”) of progeny (“Putra”) to those who seek (“prarthitha”).

Worshipped (“nata brundam”) in the spring (“vasanta”) season; he bestows (“pradam”) longetivity (“dirga-ayush”) and happiness (“sukha”) to afflicted people (“dina-jana”).

He manifested (“avataaram”) himself on the full moon day (“paurnami”) of the PHALGUNA month (March/April) and illuminated (“prabhaakaram”) the kingdoms (“desha”) of Pandya and Kerala.

He sports (“dharam”) a bow of sugarcane (“sara”) and arrow (“ikshu”) of flowers (“pushpa”) in his hands (“karmuka”).

He holds (“dhara-karam”) the stalk (“danda”) of the full blown reddish (“kal-haara”) fragrant water lily as staff.

His form is perceptible (“pratyaksham”) in Kaliyuga. He punished (“Daksha-siksham”) the arrogant (“garvita”) ones.

He dwells in the heart (“anta-rangam”) of the distinguished GURUGUHA.

He has chariots (“ratha”), elephants (“gaja”) and horses (“turangam”) for His army.

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himAdri sutE

Ragam: Kalyani { 65th Melakartha Ragam}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalyani_(raga)

ARO: S R₂ G₃ M₂ P D₂ N₃ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₂ G₃ R₂ S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Shyama Shastry

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Lyrics & Meanings Courtesy: Shyama Krishna Vaibhavam http://syamakrishnavaibhavam.blogspot.com/2011/07/syama-sastry-kriti-himadri-sute-raga.html

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Pallavi:

him(A)dri sutE pAhi mAM varadE para dEvatE

Anupallavi

sumEru madhya vAsini SrI kAmAkshi (himAdri)

caraNam 3

SyAma kRshNa sOdari gauri param(E)Svari

girijE nIla vENi kIra vANi SrI lalitE (himAdri)

Meaning: (Courtesy: Shyama Krishna Vaibhavam) : http://syamakrishnavaibhavam.blogspot.com/2011/07/syama-sastry-kriti-himadri-sute-raga.html

P: O Daughter (sutE) of Snow (hima) Mountain (adri) (himAdri)! Please protect (pAhi) me (mAM). O Bestower of boons (varadE)! O Supreme (para) Goddess (dEvatE)!

A: O SrI kAmAkshi – abiding (vAsini) in the centre (madhya) of Sacred mEru Mountain!

O Daughter of Snow Mountain! Please protect me. O Bestower of boons! O Supreme Goddess!

C: O gauri - Sister (sOdari) of vishNu - SyAma kRshNa! O paramESvari (parama ISvari) (Supreme Ruler) (OR Consort of Siva – paramESvara)! O Daughter of Mountain (girijE)! O Mother with dark (nIla) tresses (vENi)! O SrI lalitA (lalitE) -Sweet voiced (vANi) like a parrot (kIra)!

O Daughter of Snow Mountain! Please protect me. O Bestower of boons! O Supreme Goddess!

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Idathu padam Thooki aadum

Ragam: Khamas {28th Melakartha (Kharaharapriya) Janyam}

ARO: S M1 G3 M1 N2 D2 N2 P D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

More: http://www.somasthyagaraja.com/2008/03/ragam-kamas.html

Talam: Adi

Composer: Papanasam Sivan

Version: Ram Kaushik

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Meanings Courtesy: P.R.Ramachander (http://translationsofsomesongsofcarnticmusic.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/idathu-padam-thooki-aadum.html)

Pallavi:

iDadu padam tUkki ADum naTarAjanaDi paNivaiyE nenjE

Anupallavi:

paDa aravADa puliyadaLADa bhaktargaL jaya jaya enavE

puli patanjali iru kaN kuLira tillaiyilE

Charanam:

tiruvaDi shilambugaL galIr galIrena tirumuDi iLamadiyoLi paLIr paLIrena

dhimi taka tarikiTa tOm ena tirumaal maddaLam adhira

shivakAmi maNALan tirucciTrambalam tanil punnakaiyO

Meanings Courtesy: P.R.Ramachander (http://translationsofsomesongsofcarnticmusic.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/idathu-padam-thooki-aadum.html)

P: Oh mind (“nenje”), bow (“panivaye”) before the feet of Nataraja,

Who is dancing (“aadum”) by lifting his left feet (“idadhu padam”).

A: With snake with hood (“paDa aravu”) dancing (“Ada”), with his tiger (“puli”) cloth dress (“yada”) dancing (“laada”),

With devotees (“bhaktargal”) shouting (“enavE”) “Victory, victory” (“jaya jaya”)

Vyagrapada and Patanjali in Chidambaram (“tillayilE”) that brings joy to our eyes (“iru kaN KuLira”).

C: The anklets (“shilambugaL”) of the holy feet (“tiruvaDi”) making sound Galir (“galIr galIrena”).

The crescent moon (“iLamadiyoLi”) on his head (“tirumuDi”) shining brightly (“paLIr paLIrena”),

Lord Vishnu playing (“tirumaal maddaLam adhira”) , Dimikita, tharikita thom on mrudangam,

The consort (“maNALan”) of Shivakami danced in (“tanil”) Chidambaram (“tirucciTrambalam”) with a smile (“punnakaiyO”).

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Hiranmayeem Lakshmeem

Ragam: Lalitha

Talam: Rupakam

Dikshitar

Pallavi:

Hiranmayeem Lakshmeem sadaa Bhajaami

Heena Maanava Aashrayam Thyajami

Anupallavi:

Chira thara Sampath pradaam Ksheeraambudhi Thanayaam

Hari vakshasthala Aalayaam Harineem Charana Kisalayam

Kara kamala drutha kuvalayaam Marakatha manimaya valayaam

Charanam:

Swetha Dweepa Vaasineem Sree Kamalaambikaam Paraam

Bhootha Bhavya Vilaasineem Bhoosura Poojithaam Varaam

Maatharam abja maalineem Maanikya aabharana Dharaam

Geetha Vaadya Vinoodhineem Girijaamthaam Indiraam

Seetha kirana nibha vadanaam sritha chinthaamani sadanaam

Peetha vasanaam guru guha maadhula kanthaam lalithaam

Meaning: (From T K Govinda Rao’s Book)

I always the praise of Lakshmi of golden hue (“hiranmayeem”) and renounce(“tyajaami”) the company (“aasrayam”) of the rich and mean (“heena”) people (“maanava”).

She bestows (“pradaam”) imperishable (“chira tara”) prosperity (“sampath). She is the daughter (“tanayaam”) of the ocean (“ambudhi”) of milk (“ksheera”). Who sports (“aalayaam”) on the Chest (“vakshastala”) of HARI. She is pure, white hued -- HARINI. Whose feet (“charana”) are soft like tender leaves (“kisalayaam”); She holds in Her Lotus-Hand(“kara kamala”) a lily of blue hue (“kuvalayaam”). She is adorned with emerald (“marakatha mani”) studded bangles (“valayaam”).

She resides (“vaasineem”) in Sveta Dipa. She is Kamalaamba, who is the supreme spirit (“paraam”). She illuminates (“vilaasineem”) both the past (“bhoota”) and future (“bhavya”). She is the supreme mother, worshipped (“poojithaam”) by Bhusuras - righteous people. Adorned (“aabharana dharaam”) with a garland of lotus (“abja”) and gem-studded ornaments (“manikya”). She delights (“vinodhineem”) in the music of songs and instruments. She is INDIRA, in the company (‘aamthaam”) of GIRIJA, the daughter of Himavan. Her face (“vadanaam”) resembles (“nibha”) the moon (“seetha kirana”). She is Chintamani, for those (“sritha”) who take refuge in Her. She is adorned with yellow (“peetha”) silk (“vasanaam”). She is the captivator(“kaanthaam”) of Vishnu, uncle (“maadhula”) of guruguha and the elegant one.

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jAlandhara supIThastitE

Ragam: Valaji {16th Mela (chakravakam) Janyam}

ARO: S G3 P D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P G3 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Muthaiah Bhagavatar

Version: Hyderabad Brothers

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

jAlandhara supIThasitE japA kusuma bhAsurE

Anupallavi:

bAlArkka kOTi prabhE bAlE paripAlisau

Charanam:

bhavarOga nivAriNi bhaktajana paripAlini

navashakti svarUpiNi nAda harikEsha rAgjni

Meaning: (courtesy Savitha Kadiyala, http://www.karnatik.com/c1010.shtml):

The one who resides (“supIThasitE”) in Jalandhara, a place. The one who is adorned (“bhAsurE”) by the flowers (“kusuma”) of Japa (chanting).

The one who is as radiant as the radiance coming from one crore (“kOTi”) early morning suns, the young divine lady (“bAlE”), take care of me (“paripAlisau”).

The one who cures (“nivAriNi”) the worldly diseases (“bhava-rOga”), the one who takes care (“paripAlini”) of the devotees (“bhaktajana”), The one who is an embodiment (“svarUpiNi”) of new (“nava”) energy (shakti), the ruler (“rAgjni”) of Harikesha

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Janaki Pathe

Ragam: Kharaharapriya (22nd Melakartha Ragam)

ARO: S R2 G2 M1 P D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Papanasam Sivan

Version: Ram Kaushik {Orig: DK Jayaraman}

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

jAnakIpatE jaya kAruNya jaladhE jaya

kausalyAnanda vardhana jagadabirAma paTTAbhirAma

Anupallavi:

dIna janAvana drdha kara kankaNa dasharatha tanayA akaNida guNa gaNa

Charanam:

guha jaTAyu shabarI pramukha nija bhaktha jana mukti dAyakA jagad-

ahita virATa kabanda nishAcara nikara nishIdana sAyakA sarOruha

caraNa nikida vAli dashavadana suramuni sajjana pAlakA sakala

mahidEndra nIlamaNi nibha sharIra pAHi sAkEta nAyakA shrI

Meaning:

P: Victory to you ("jaya"), O Rama! Husband ("pathe") of Sita (daughter of Janaka: "jaanaki")! Victory to you! Oh the ocean ("jaladhe") of mercy ("kaarunya")!

You are son ("nanda") of Kausalya, giving her boundless joy ("ananda vardhana"). You are the lord ("abhirama") of the Universe ("jagad")! O Rama as seen in your coronation ("pattabhi")!

A: You are the protector ("avana") of the weak ("dIna") ones ("jana"). You hold ("drudha") a gem ("kankana") in your hand ("kara"). You are the son ("tanaya") of Dasharatha. You are the bearer ("gana") of innumerable ("aganitha") virtues ("guna").

C: You gave ("dAyaka") salvation ("mukthi") to important ("pramukha") devotees ("bhaktha") like Guha, Jatayu and Shabhari. You destroyed ("nikara nishidana saayaka") the demons ("nishaachara") who had held sway over the earth ("jagadahita"). You are the one whose feet ("charana") are like the lotus ("saroruha"). You destroyed ("nikida") Vali and the ten ("dasha") headed ("vadana") Ravana. You protect the immortal devas ("sura"), sages ("muni") and good people ("saj-jana"). You are prayed to by all (“sakala”) the gods and Indra (“mahidEndra”). Your bluish hued ("nIla") body ("sharira") is adorned ("nibha") with all ("sakala") kinds of jewels ("mani"). I pray ("paahi") to you, O lord ("nayaka") of Ayodhya ("saaketa")!

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Kaddanuvariki

Ragam: Thodi (8th Melakartha Ragam)

ARO: S R1 G2 M1 P D1 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P1 M1 G2 R1 S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: T. Rukmini

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/11/thyagaraja-kriti-kaddanu-vaariki-raga.html

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Pallavi kadd(a)nu vAriki kaddu kadd(a)ni moralan(i)Du

peddala mATalu nED(a)baddham(au)nO

Anupallavi:

addampu cekkiLLacE muddu kAru mOmu jUDa

buddhi kaligin(a)TTi mA vadda rAv(a)dEmirA (kaddanu)

caraNam:

niddura nirAkarinci mudduga tambura paTTi

Suddhamaina manasucE su-svaramutO

paddu tappaka bhajiyincu bhakta pAlanamu sEyu

tad-daya-SAlivi nIvu tyAgaraja sannuta (kaddanu)

Meaning: Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/11/thyagaraja-kriti-kaddanu-vaariki-raga.html

Can the words (mATalu) of wise (peddala), who declared (moralanu iDu) (moralaniDu) that (anu) ‘You surely exist (kaddu kaddu) for those (vAriki) who (anu) believe in Your existence (kaddu) (kaddanu)’,

become (aunO) untrue (abaddhamu) now (nEDu) (literally today) (nEDabaddhamaunO)?

Then, why is it (adEmirA) that You would not come (rAvu) (rAvadEmirA) near (vadda) me (mA) (literally us) -

in whom there exists (kaligina) such (aTTi) (kaliginaTTi) a desire (buddhi) (literally intention) to behold (jUDa) Your charming (muddu kAru) (literally charm oozing) face (mOmU) shining with mirror like (addampu) cheeks (cekkiLLu) (cekkiLLacE)?

Can the words of wise, who declared that ‘You surely exist for those who believe in Your existence’, become untrue now?

You (nIvu) are such (tat) a merciful Lord (daya-SAlivi) (tad-daya-SAlivi) who nourishes (pAlanamu sEyu) those devotees (bhakta) who –

by foregoing (nirAkarinci) (literally to reject) sleep (niddura),

attuned (paTTi) (literally holding) nicely (mudduga) to tambura,

with a pure (Suddhamaina) mind (manasucE) and

along with fine svara (su-svaramutO) -

chant Your names (bhajiyincu)

without wavering (tappaka) from their vow (paddu);

O Lord well-praised (sannuta) by this tyAgarAja! Can the words of wise, who declared that ‘You surely exist for those who believe in Your existence’, become untrue now?

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Janani Ninnuvina

Ragam-Reethagowlai

ARO: S G R G M N N S || AVA: S N D M G R G M P M G R S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Subbaraya Shastry

Version: Smt. T. Rukmini

Pallavi:

Janani Ninnuvinaa Amba

Janani Ninnuvinaa Triloka

Janani Ninnuvinaa Dik Kevarammaa Jagamulona Gaana Ambaa

Anupallavi:

Manasija Maanasa Sammodhini Vinave Naa Manavini Vini Nannu Brovumu

Charanam:

Varadaayaki Gaadaa Okkani Brova Karudaa Daya Raadaa

Neranammina Naa To Vaadaa Sarasija Bhava Hariharanuta Paada

Swara Sahitya:

Niravadhika Sukha Daayaki Yanuchu Ninnu Vini Chaala Golichiti

Niratamuga Tanayuni Moraluvini Nee Valane Brochutaku Evariki

Dharalo Vinumaa Idi Ghanamaa Tarunamidi Krupa Salupu Durusuga

Saraseeruhalochani Suvaasini Taamasamu Seyakane Brovumu

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s Book)

O Goddess, the mother (“janani” or “amba”) of the three (“tri”) worlds (“loka”)! Who else is there (“dik evvaramma?”) to take care for me on this earth (“jagamulona gaana”)?

You who fascinated (“sammodhini”) the heart (“maanasa”) of Cupid (“manasija”), please pay heed (“vinave”) to my (“naa”) entreaties (“manavini”) and protect me (“nannu brovumu”).

Are you not (“gaadaa”) the bestower (“daayaki”) of boons (“vara”)? Don’t you have compassion to protect (“brova”) this single soul (“okkani”)? Why do you debate (“karudaa”) about protecting me (“daya raadaa”), who has unshakable faith (“neranammina”) in you? Your feet (“paadaa”)are adored (“nuta”) by Brahma (“sarasija bhava”), Vishnu (“hari”) and Shiva (“hara”).

Upon hearing(“vini”) the infinite (“niravadhika”) happiness (“sukha”) you confer (“daayaki”) on your devotees, fervently (“chaala” or “niratamuga”) I have placed my trust (“golichiti” or “moralu”) in you. Who else is there (“nee valanu brochutaku Evariki”) on this earth (“dharalo”) to hear my entreaties and offer protection? Is it tiresome (“idi ghanamaa”) to pay attention? Please condescend now (“karunamidi”) and bestow (“salupu”) your blessings. O the lotus eyed (“saraseeruha lochani”) one! Auspicious goddess (“suvaasini”)! Without (“seyakane”) delaying (“taamasamu”), please protect me (“brovumu”)!

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Janaki Ramana

Ragam: Suddha Simantini (8th Mela TOdi Janyam)

ARO: S R1 G2 M1 P D1 S ||

AVA: S D1 P M1 G2 R1 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

jAnakI ramaNa bhakta pArijAta pAhi sakala lOka sharana

Anupallavi:

gAna lOla ghanatamAla nIla karunAlavAla suguNa sI_la

Charanam:

rakta naLina daLa nayana nrpAla ramanIyAnana mukura kapOla

bhakti hIna jana madagaja jAla panca vadana tyAgarAja pAla

Meaning (Courtesy: Tyagaraja Vaibhavam: )

URL: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.in/2009/01/tyagaraja-kriti-janaki-ramana-raga.html

O Consort (“ramaNa”) of jAnakI! O Wish Tree (“pArijAta”) of devotees (“bhakti”)! Please protect (“pAhi” me, O Refuge (“SaraNa”) of entire (“sakala”) Worlds (“lOka”)!

***O Enjoyer (“lOla”) of Music (“gAna”)! O Dark (“Ghana”) blue (“nIla”) hued like (“bark of”) tamAla tree! O Ocean (“AlavAla”) of Compassion (“karuNA”) (“karuNAlavAla”)! O Virtuous (“suguNa”) by nature (“SIla”)!

O Consort of jAnakI! O Wish Tree of devotees! Please protect me, O Refuge of entire Worlds!***

***O Red (“rakta”) Lotus (“naLina”) petal (“daLa”) Eyed (“nayana”)! O King (“nRpAla”)! O Lustrous (“ramaNIya”) Faced (“Anana”) (ramaNIyAnana)! O Lord with mirror (“mukura”) like cheeks (“kapOla”)!

For arrogant (“mada”) elephants (“gaja jAla”) called devotion-less (“bhakti hIna”) people (“jana”), You are like Lord Siva – five (“panca”) faced (“vadana”)! O Nourisher (“pAla”) of this tyAgarAja!

O Consort of jAnakI! O Wish Tree of devotees! Please protect me, O Refuge of entire Worlds!***

(TK Govinda Rao’s book)

Lord of Janaki ! You are the divine Kalpaka tree of your devoees as you readily grant everyone their wishes. You are the refuge of all beings in the Cosmos.

You are delighted by music. You are of matchless beauty with the green hue of a tender leaf. You are the reservoir of compassion and of spotless conduct.

You are the Possessor of eyes like the petals of red lotus. O King ! O beautiful faced one with mirror-like cheeks ! To men who have no spark of devotion in them and who wander about intoxicated with power and arrogance like an elephant running amuck, you are the saviour.

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Janani Maamava

Ragam: Bhairavi (20 mela janyam)

ARO: S R2 G1 M1 P D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu (Triputa)

Composer: Swati Tirunal

(Navarathri Krithi: 5th Day)

Version: M.N. Subramanyam

Pallavi:

Janani Maamava Meye Bharati Jaya Sarasijaasana Jaaye

Anupallavi:

Anupamitha Kamalaa Vaase (Devi)

Charu Hasitha Krutha Kunda Niraase (devi)

Munivaredithe Vimala Charithe Mohaniya Gunouka Bharithe (Janani)

Charanam:

Taruna Varidha Nibha Veni

Taru Kisalayopama Pani

Kalitha Varadhabhi Mudre Kalyani

Poorna Sharadindhu Sama Kanthe Vaani

Suruchira Nayana Jithaini

Parama Karunarasa Shishira Veni

Charana Gatha Jana Bharana Nipune

Paramamrutha Sumadhura Bhaashini (Janani)

Meaning: (From T.K Govinda Rao’s Book):

Oh Mother (“janani”) BHARATHI!, the spouse (“jaaye”) of BRAHMA (“sarasija”), may you be victorious (“jaya”). Kindly protect me (“maamava”), you are infinite (“meye”).

You reside (“vase”) in the lotus (“kamala”) which is incomparable (“anupamitha”).

Your smile (“charu hasitha”) surpasses the beauty of jasmine buds (“krutha kunda niraase”).

Your story is praised (“vedithe”) by the pure hearted (“vimala charithe”) sages (“munivara”). Your overflow (“bharithe”) with charming (“mohaneeya”) excellences (“gunouka”).

You are a maiden with locks (“veni”), dark like (“nibha”) the rain clouds (“taruna varidha”). Your hands (“paani”) are like the tender (“taru”) leaves of celestial trees (“kisalayopama”).

You give boons and courage (“kalitha varadaa”). You always do good (“Kalyaani”).

You shine (“kanthe”) like (“sama”) a full (“poorna”) autumnal moon (“sharadindhu”). Oh VANI! Your eyes (“nayana”) put to shame (“jithaini”) those of the doe (“suruchira”).

You are full (“parama”) of compassion (“karunaarasa”). You are expert (“nipune”) in looking after the welfare of (“bharana”) those who take refuge in you (“charana gatha jana”). Your speech (“bhaashini”) is sweet (“sumadhura”) like the life giving nectar (“parama amrutha”).

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Kamakshi (swarajati)

Raga: Yadukula Khambhoji (28th Melakartha Hari Kambodhi Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yadukulakamboji

Arohana: S R2 M1 P D2 S ||

Avarohana: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Tala: Misra Chapu

Meaning Courtesy: http://syamakrishnavaibhavam.blogspot.com/2011/06/syama-sastry-kriti-kamakshi-ni-pada.html

Pallavi:

Kaamaakshi Nee Padayugamu Sthiramani Nenammiyunnaanu Naa Chintalellanu Deercchamma

Swara Sahityas:

Amba Nannu Brova Samayamu Vinumaa Patita-paavanika
Anudinamu Sharana-mani Ninnu-vedu Koniyunna Sutu-damma sadaya
Sarasijaasana Hareesha Vinuta-paadaa Naato Vaadaa
Kamala-dala-sama-nayana Kacha-jita-ghanaa Shashidhara Nibha-vadana
Maanavati Ninnu Sadaa Dalachina Maanavula-kella Phala-mosage Birudu-gala Devata-yani Ne Vinabadi Neeve Gatiy-anucu
Paavani Pura-haruni Ramanee Paarvati Sakala Janani Paatakamulanu-vadiga Deercchi Vara-mosagumu
Kanakagiri Sadana Ninnu Golichina Janamulaku Dina-dinamu Shubha-mosage Vani Shrutulu Moralidagaa Moralu Vini Vini Vini
Baala-kisalaya Charana Nimishamu Taalanika Vini Mada-gaja-gamana Taamasamu Seyakane Nann-ippudu Brovumu Paraatpari
Kunda-mukula-radaa Sura-brinda-vinuta-padaa Bhuvilo Vara-daayaki-gadaa Naa Moralu Chevulaku Vinada Girisuta
Neevalene Galadaa Nera-daatavu Ee JagatilO Needu Pada-saarasamula Ee Bhava-jaladhiki Tari-yanuchu Migula
Kamala-sambhava Sura-mune-endrula Chetanu Ninu Pogadutaku Taram-ammaa Shubham-imma Ninu-nammitini Shyaamakrishna Sodari Duramuganu Karuna-salupu-mikanu

Meaning: Courtesy: Shyama Shastry Vaibhavam: http://syamakrishnavaibhavam.blogspot.com/2011/06/syama-sastry-kriti-kamakshi-ni-pada.html

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Jnaana mosaga raada

Ragam: Purvi Kalyani (53rd melakartha janya)

ARO: S R1 G3 M2 P D2 P S ||

AVA: S N3 D2 P M2 G3 R1 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Pallavi:

Jnaana Mosaga Raadaa Garuda Gamana Vaadaa

Anupallavi:

Nee Naamamuche Naa Madi Nirmalamainadi

Charanam:

Paramaatmudu Jeevaatmudu Padinaalugu Lokamulu Nara Kinnara Kimpurushulu Naaradaadi Munulu

Paripoorna Nishkalanka Niravadhi Sukha Daayaka Vara Tyaagaraajarchita Vaaramu Taanane

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s book)

Lord! Should not (“raada”) grant (“mosaga”) me wisdom (“Jnana”) and redeem me?

O the rider (“gamana”) on Garuda!

Are you cross with me (“Vaada”)?

Constantly chanting your (“nee”) name (“naamamu”) has made (“mainadi”) my (“naa”) mind (“madi”) pure and stainless (“nirmala”).

So, cant you initiate me (“Vaaramu taanane”) into the ultimate advaitic doctrine so that I may realize and experience the unity of the Supreme Paramaatmaa (“Paramaatmudu”) and the individual Jeevatma (“Jeevaatmudu”); and identify myself with the entire creation of the fourteen (“padinaalugu”) worlds (“lokamulu”), human beings (“nara”) and celestials like Kinnaraas, Kimpurushaas (“Kinnara Kimpurushulu”) and sages (“munulu”) like Naarada?

O Supreme and Perfect (“paripurna”)! O the Impeccable one (“nish-kalanka”)!

Bestower (“daayaka”) of eternal (“niravadi”) Bliss (“sukha”)! The one prayed (“archita”) to by tyagaraja!

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Kaa Vaa Vaa

Ragam: Varali

Talam: Adi

Papanasam Sivan

Pallavi:

Kaa Vaa Vaa Kandha vaa vaa Yennai Kaa vaa Vela vaa (Muru-) ga

(Shanmu-) gha

Pazhanimalaiyuraiyum (Muru-) ga

Anupallavi:

Devaadi Devan Maghane Vaa

Para Devi Madiyil amarum guha (ne) vaa

Valli deivayaanai manavalaa (vaa)

Sharavana bhava parama dayalaa (shanmu-) gha

Charanam:

Aapathin Irulara Aruloli tharum appane (annane) ayya vaa

Papa thiral tharum thapam Aghala varum

Pazhani valar karunai mazhayee vaa

Thapatraya veyilara nizhal tharum vaantharuve yen

Kula guru vee vaa ..

Sri Padmanabhan marugha Rama dasan vanangum muthaiyaa

Meaning:

Oh Muruga/Shanmugha, who lives ("Urayum") in Pazhani malai,

come ("Vaa") to protect me. ["Kaa" = protect]

Come, O son of Shiva ("Devadi Devan Maghan").

Come, O Guha, who sits on Parvati’s ("Para Devi") lap ("Madiyil").

Come, O husband ("manavalaa") of Valli and Deivayanai.

O, Sharavana, the supreme kind being ("Parama Dayaalaa").

You are one who bestows light ("arul Oli") to remove ("ara") the darkness ("Irul") of danger ("aapathin")

You are the one who comes ("varum") removes ("aghala") longing ["Thapam"] and sin ("Papa").

You, are the shower ("Mazhai") of kindness ("Karunai"), who grew ("Valar") up in Pazhani.

You are the one who gives ("tharum") the shadow ("Nizhal") to

Protect/remove ("ara") me from the sun-like rays ("Veyil")

created by intense ("traya") longing ("Thapam")

Come, oh Guru of our community ("Kulam")

Oh son-in-law ("marugha") of lord Vishnu (described as the one with lotus ("Padma")

in his navel ("nabhi"))

Oh, the one who is worshipped ("vanangum") by Ramadasa (alias for the poet himself),

Oh gem of a person ("muthaiya") ! (Come …)

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Pallavi:

Kaamakshi Anudinamu Maravakane

Nee Paadamula Dikkanuchi Nammitin Sree Kanchi

Swara Sahityas:

Kundaradana! Kuvalayanayanaa! Talli! Rakshinchu!
Kambugala! Niradachikuraa! Vidhuvadanaa! Maayamma!
Kumbhakucha! Madamatt Gajagama Padmabhava Hari Shambu Nutapada!

Shankari! Neevunaa Chintala Veeveega

Dircchamma! Vipudu

Bhaktajana Kalpalatika! Karunaalaya! Sadayaa! Giritanaya!

Kaavavee Sharanaagatudugada ? Taamasamu Seeyaga Varamosagu

Paatakamulanu Dircchi Ni Pada Bhakti Santatamiiyave

Paavanigadaa ? Moravinadaa ? Paraakelanamma ! Vinamma!

Kalushahaarini ! Sadaa Nataphala Daayaki Yani Birudu Bhuvilo

Galigina Dorayanuchu Vedamu Moralidagavini

Nee Pavana Nilayaa! Surasamudayaa! Kara Vidrutha Kuvalayaa!

Mada Danuja Vaarana Mrugeendrarcchita

Kalushadamanaghanaa! Aparimita Vaibhavabugala

Ni Smaranamadilo Dalachina Janaa Dulaku Bahu

Sampadalanicchevippudu Maakabhayamiyyave!

Syamakrishna Sahodhari Sivashankari Parameshwari

Hariharadulaku Ni Mahimalu Ganimpa Tarama ? Sutudamma!

Abhimaanamu Leda, Naapai Devi ?

Paraakeelane Brovave Ipudu Sri Bhairavi

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s book)

Godess Kamakshi! Ever remembering that your lotus feet are my only refuge, I place my faith in you, O Godess of Kanchi

Mother, your teeth resemble jasmine flower and your eyes are like the lotus. Please protect me.

You have the conch like neck and your tresses are dark like rain bearing clouds.

Your face resembles the moon. Your bosom is shapely and your gait is like that of an elephant. Your feet are adored by Brahma, Vishnu and Siva! You are the auspicious Shankari, please solve my problems expeditiously. Mother, pray listen!

You are the Kalpalata - the wish yielding creeper. You are the sanctuary of compassion, most benevolent one. Oh daughter of the (himalaya) mountains, please protect me. Have I not surrendered to you ? Bestow on me boons without delay.

Obiliterate my sins and give me devotion to worship your lotus feet for ever.

Are you not the Paavani - the purifier ? Don’t you hear my entreaties ? Why are you indifferent ? Pray listen, mother!

Oh the annihilator of wickedness; you are renowned for granting the desires of those devotees who throng your feet in supplication, and bestowing your benevolence to the people of the world. The Vedas to proclaim this verily.

You reside in the Kadamba forest encompassed by a host of celestials. You hold a lotus in your hand. You are to the arrogant demons, what the lion is to the intoxicated tusker. You burn to cinder the afflictions of your devotees. You confer opulance on those who meditate on your infinite glory. Now, is the time to grant me refuge.

Sister of Syamakrishna! Sivashankari - the enchanter of Shiva! The supreme suzerain ! Are vishnu, shiva and others capable of reckoning your infinite glory ? I am your son, have you no affection for me ? Devi, why this apathy ? Please protect me now, Sri Bhairavi!

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Kaligiyunte

Ragam: Keeravani

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Tyagaraja

Version: T. Rukmini

Pallavi:

Kaligiyunte Gadaa Galgunu

Kaamitha Phaladaayakaa

Anupallavi:

Kaliniyingitha Merugaka Ninnaadu Konti

Chalamu Seyaka Na Thalanu Chakkani Vratha

Charanam:

Bhagavatha Gresarulaku

Naradha Prahlaada Paraashara Ramadasulu

Bhaaguga Sri Raghuraamuni Pada Mula

Bhakti Jesina Reethi Tyagarajuni Ippudu

MEANING: (From TK Govinda Rao’s Book)

O Rama! Reputed to fulfil (“daayaka”) the desires (“kaamitha phala”) of devotees!

Unless my actions in the past lives had earned enough merit, I will not be destined to have my desires fulfilled. In this Kaliyuga, without proper understanding and discrimination, I went to the extent of reproaching you for my plight.

Had I only devoutly worshipped your feet as the cream of devotees like Prahlaada, Narada, Paraashara and Raamadasa did, would you not have ordained a favorable destiny for me?

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Kaamakshi Varalakshmi

Raga: Bilahari (29th mela janyam)

ARO: S R2 G3 P D2 S ||

AVA: S N3 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Tala: Adi

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: Ram Kaushik

Pallavi:

Kaamakshi Sri Varalakshmi Sri Kamalaakshi Sri Jayalakshmi Sri

Anupallavi:

Kaamajanaka Purnaphale Sakale Kaamithaartha Daayini Sri Phale

Kaamakale Vimale Karakamale Kaamakoti Bilaharinuta Kamale

Charanam:

Dinakara Koti Prakaasha Kaaye Dedipyamaana Divyacchaaye

Vanajanaasanaadi Vandita Maaye Vaasudeva Parabrahma Jaaye

Manana Dhyaana Dhyaatru Dhyeye Mahaneeya Saamraajya Pradaaye

Sanaka Sanandanaaadibhir Jneye Sadaye Sarasa Guruguha Sahaaye

Meaning: (From T.K Govinda Rao's Book)

O Kaamaakshi! You have glances ("akshi") full of love ("kaama"). O Varalakshmi, bestower ("lakshmi") of boons ("vara"). Kamalaakshi, the one with lotus-like ("kamala") eyes ("akshi"). Jayalakshmi! The bestower ("lakshmi") of victory ("jaya").

She is the embodiment of prosperity ("purnaphale") of Lord Vishnu, referred to as the father ("janaka") of Kaama, the god of love. She is the omnipresent ("sakale") one. She bestows ("daayini") boons ("kaamithaartha") on Her devotees. She is the one Who lives in the art of love - Kaamakalaa. One Who is blemishless ("vimale") with lotus-like ("kamale") hands ("kara"). She is Kamala, praised in the most romantic ("kaamakoti") Raaga Bilahari.

Her form ("kaaye") is as illuminous ("prakaasha") as the crores ("koti") of suns ("dinakara"). The reflection ("chaaye") of Her form dazzles with unsurpassed divine ("divya") brilliance ("dedipyamaana").

She takes an illusory image -- Maaya. She is worshipped ("vandita") by Brahma ("vanajaasana") and others ("aadi"). She is the consort ("jaaye") of the supreme being ("para-brahma") Vaasudeva. She is the object for contemplation ("dhyaana"), meditation ("manana"). She is identified through meditation ("dhyaathru") and is to be meditated upon ("dhyeye"). She bestows ("pradaaye") a glorious ("mahaneeya") kingdom ("saamraajya"). One who is understood ("Jneye") by sages like Sanaka, Sanandana etc ("aadi"). She is the compassionate ("sadaye") one grants favors ("sahaaye") to the ardent ("sarasa") Guruguha.

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Kanchadalayatakshi

Ragam: Kamala Manohari (27 janyam)

(ARO: S G M P N S || AVA: S N D P M G S ||)

Talam: Adi

Muthuswami Dikshitar

Version: M.N. Subramanyam

Pallavi:

Kancha Dalaayataakshi Kaamakshi

Kamalaa Manohari Tripura Sundari

Anupallavi:

Kuchera Gamane Manimanditha Manjula Charane

Maamava Shiva Panchara Sukhi Pankajamukhi

Guruguha Ranjani Duritha Bhanjani Niranjani

Charanam:

Raaka Sashi Vadane Suradhane

Rakshita Madane Rathna Sadane

Sri Kaanchi Nivasane Surasane

Shringaaraashraya Mandha Hasane

Madhyama Kala Sahityam:

Eka Anekakshari Bhuvaneshwari

Ekaanandaamrutha Jari Bhaashwari

Ekaagramano Layahari Srikari

Ekambresha Gruheshwari Shankari

MEANING:

O KAMAKSHI! One who has large eyes (“akshi”) like lotus (“kancha”) petals (“dalaya”), the dear one (“manohari”) to goddess LAKSHMI (“kamala”). You are the Tripura Sundari!

Her gait (“gamane”) is majestic like that of an elephant (“kuchera”) and her feet (“manjula charane”) are adorned (“manditha”) with gems (“mani”). She is the parrot (“sukhi”) held in the cage (“panchara”) of the form of SIVA. She is the lotus-eyed (“pankaja mukhi”) one, delights (“ranjani”) Guruguha and destroys (“bhanjani”) all afflictions (“duritha”). She is the spotless one (“Niranjani”).

Her face (“vadane”) is radiant like that of an autumnal (“raka”) full moon (“sashi”) and she has beautiful (“su”) teeth (“radhane”). The protector (“rakshita”) of Cupid (“Madane”). She presides over the gemset (“rathna”) palace (“sadane”), adorned in golden raiment. She speaks mellifluously and sports a gentle (“manda”) smile (“hasane”) full of love (“sringaaraashraya”). She is of the form of single (“eka”) as well as many (“aneka”) mystic syllables (“akshari”). The goddess of this world (“bhuvaneshwari”), the ever flowing (“eka”) stream of bliss (“ananda amrutha”), the lustrous one (“Bhaswari”), she attaches herself (“hari”) to those who worship her with steadfast devotion (“Ekaagra Manolaya”) . She is the bestower of prosperity (“srikari”) and illumines the abode (“gruheshwari”) of EKAMRANATHA. She is goddess SHANKARI.

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Kanugonu

Ragam: Nayaki (22nd Mela Janyam)

ARO: S R2 M1 P D2 N2 , D2 P S , ||

AVA: S N2 , D2 P M1 R1 G2 , R2 S , ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Ram Kaushik (http://www.shivkumar.org/music/originals/Kanukonu_Nayaki.mp3

Lyrics & Meaning Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/09/thyagaraja-kriti-kanugonu-raga-naayaki.html

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Pallavi:

kanugonu saukhyamu kamalajuk(ai)na kalgunA

Anupallavi:

danuja vairiyagu rAmuni daya kalgina(y)atani vinA (kanu)

Charanam:

tanuv(o)kacO manas(o)kacO

tagina vEsham(o)kacOn(i)Di

janulan(E)cu vAriki

jayamaunE tyAgarAju (kanu)

Meaning Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/09/thyagaraja-kriti-kanugonu-raga-naayaki.html

P: Is the comfort (saukhyamu) perceived (kanugonu) (by me), attainable (kalgunA) even by (aina) brahmA – born of Lotus (kamalaja) (kamalajukaina)?

A: Excepting (vinA) for that (those) person (persons) (atani) who has (have) attained (kalgina) (kalginayatani) the grace (daya) of SrI rAma, who is the enemy (vairi) (vairiyagu) of demons (danuja),

is the comfort perceived, attainable even by brahmA – born of Lotus?

C Is success possible (jayamaunE) for those (vAriki) –

whose body (tanuvu) is somewhere (okacO) (tanuvokacO) and the mind (manasu) is somewhere else (okacO) (manasokacO), and

who deceive (Ecu) the people (janulanu) (janulanEcu) by donning (iDi) appropriate (tagina) garb (vEshamu) elsewhere (okacO) (vEshamokacOniDi)?

is the comfort perceived by this tyAgarAja (tyAgarAju), attainable even by brahmA – born of Lotus?

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Kaarubaaru

Ragam: Mukhari (22nd melakartha Kharaharapriya Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mukhari

Arohana: S R₂ M₁ P N₂ D₂ Ṡ ||

Avarohana: Ṡ N₂ D₁ P M₁ G₂ R₂ S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: MS Subbalakshmi (http://www.shivkumar.org/music/originals/007-kaarubaru-mukhari-krithi-mss.mp3

Meaning / Lyrics Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/10/thyagaraja-kriti-kaarubaaru-raga.html

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Pallavi:

kArubAru sEyuvAru galarE nIvale sAkEta nagarini

Anupallavi:

UrivAru dESa janulu vara munul-

(u)ppongucunu bhAvukul(a)yyE (kAru)

Charanam:

nelaku mUDu vAnal(a)khila vidyala

nErpu kaligi dIrgh(A)yuvu kaligi

calamu garva rahitulugA lEdA

sAdhu tyAgarAja vinuta rAma (kAru)

Meaning Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/10/thyagaraja-kriti-kaarubaaru-raga.html

P Is there is anyone (galarE) who could govern (kArubAru sEyuvAru) (literally manage affairs) the town (nagaru) (nagarini) of ayOdhyA (sAkEta) like You (nIvale)?

A Is there is anyone like You who could govern the town of ayOdhyA such that -

the people of the town (UrivAru), the citizens (janulu) of the country (dESa), and the blessed (vara) sages (munulu) becoming (ayyE) exultingly (uppongucunu) (literally swelling with pride) (munuluppongucunu) fortunate (bhAvukulu) (bhAvukulayyE)?

C Being bestowed (kaligi) with three (mUDu) spells of rain (vAnalu) every month (nelaku),

attaining (kaligi) proficiency (nErpu) in all (akhila) (vAnalakhila) arts and crafts (vidyala) and

attaining (kaligi) a long (dIrgha) life (Ayuvu) (dIrghAyuvu),

did they (people) not (lEdA) remain bereft of (rahitulugA) intrigue (calamu) and arrogance (garva)?

O Lord rAma praised (vinuta) by this pious (sAdhu) tyAgarAja!

is there anyone who could govern the town of ayOdhyA like You?

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Meaning: (Courtesy: https://sujamusic.wordpress.com/2013/03/11/kapali/ and R Shankar: https://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4126 )

In the pallavi, the composer describes the presiding deity of mylApUr (kapAlI) thus: He is the handsome (vadana - face, madiyan - like the moon - a handsome, charming man) one (oru) that grants/gives liberally/showers in abundance (pozhi) compasssion (karuNai) on his devotees on a permanent basis (nilavu).

His compassion (karuNai) pours (pozhi) like moonlight (nilavu), his face (vadana) is like a moon (madiyan) (=handsome), the one who holds a skull (kApAli).

In the anupallavi, the poet continues to describe him as the amazing/wondrous (adbhuta) one that is praised (pORRum/pOTrum) by one and all: by children/cowherds (Ap(b)AlagOpAlam), those (avar) who inhabit this land/earth (talam) that is surrounded (SUr) by the seas (Azhi), kings (bhUpAlar) and the deities/demi-gods that gaurd (pAlakarum) the eight (asTha) directions (dik).

The marvellous (arpuda) one who is worshipped by (pOtrum) by the young (bAla) cowherd gOpAlam) (= Krishna?), those from the place (dalattavar) surrounded (shUzh) by the ocean (Azhi), the kings (bhUpAlar) and the keepers (pAlar) (= deities) of the eight (ashta) directions (dik).

In the caraNam, SrI sivan goes on to describe him as the one whose matted locks (mASaDayAn) bear (punai) the moon (madi), the gangA (punal - river), and is adorned by konrai, tumbai, and unmattai (Umattai) flowers as well as the sacred aRuk(g)am grass, and a snake (aravam). He is the one whose chest (mArban) is adorned by a garland (mAlai) of heads (talai), one of which is brahmA's (vidhi) fifth head[1]. He wears garments made of skin (tOluDayAn) stripped (uritta) from an elephant (kariyin) and tiger (vempuli). He is the one who holds in his many bright/shining (ilangiDu) hands (kaiyAn) a drum (uDukkai) that sounds (muzhangum) very loudly (adira), a trident (triSUlam), the sacred fire (ank(g)i), and a deer (kurank(g)am). Even the ashes (SAmbal) that cover his skin (tirumEni) all over (muzhudum) seem to shine (tulangum) with the divine lusture that lights him up (dyutimigu) so much so, that this enchanter (mOhana)[2] of the world (jagam) captures (kavazh) the hearts/minds (manam) of women (magaiyar) who cross his path (edir).

He whose matted hair (masadaiyAn) is adorned (punai) with the moon (madi), the river (punal) (=Ganga), the snake (aravu), kondrai flower (=Indian laburnum, a yellow flower), tumbai flower (=leucas, a white wildflower), arugam grass and Umattai flower (=datura, a purple flower). He whose chest (mArbAn) is adorned by a garland (mAlai) of Brahma’s (vidi) head (talai), he who wears a skin (tOluDaiyAn) skinned (uritta) from a dark (kariya) [alternate : kariyin=of an elephant) mighty tiger (vem puli) . With his hands (kai) shining (ilangidum) with a drum (uDukkai) which makes a startling (adira) loud noise (muzhangum), a trident (tirushUlam), fire (angi) and a deer (kurangam). Worship well (tudi migu) the One who enchants the world (jagan mohana), his sacred body (tiru mEni) shining (tulanga) with ashes (sAmbal), who captures the heart of (manam

kavar) the women (mangaiyar) who come before him (edir).

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Korinavaramu

Ragam: Ramapriya (53rd Melakartha Raga)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramapriya

ARO: S R₁ G₃ M₂ P D₂ N₂ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₂ G₃ R₁ S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Patnam Subramanya Iyer

Version: Hyderabad Brothers

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Pallavi:

Korina Vara Mosagumaiyya Kodandapaani

Anupallavi:

Va(ra)rijasthra Janaka Sri Vatsanga Nishtaranga

Charanam:

Sarivarilona Nannu Chouka Seya Valadu Needu (Nindu ?)

Marupu Jochi Yunnaanu Manamutho Kaapaadunu

Parichara Vanara Samuha Papaharana Varivaha

Kari Rakshaka Varada Venkateshwaranura Ninne

Meaning: (approximate)

P: O Kodandapani (Rama – who holds (pani) the bow-Kodanda)! Please give (“mosagumu-aiyya”) me the boons (wishes) I ask (“Korina”) of you.

A: You gave birth (“janaka”) to Brahma – who is seated (“Astra”) in a lotus (Varija).

You have the mark (Srivatsa) on your chest (anga) where mother Lakshmi (Sri) is seated.

You are the lord (ranga) of righteousness (Nishta).

C: Will you get time (“valadu needu”) to look after me (“nannu chouka seya”) amongst the legions of devotees (“Sarivarilona”) you have?

I keep thinking of you (“Marupu Jochi Yunnanu”). Please save me (“Kaapaadu”) with honor (“Manamutho”). You are like the water bearing cloud (“varivaha”) that rains and washed away the sins (“papaharana”) of the entire monkey tribe (“parichara vanara samuha”) – a reference to how Rama saved Sugreeva and helped them re-establish their kingdom.

You protected (“rakshaka”) the elephant (“kari” – reference to Gajendra). I pray to you O Lord who gives boons (“Varada”) Sri Venkateshwara… Please give me the boons I ask of you.

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Kari Kalabha Mukham

Ragam: Saveri (15th mela janyam)

ARO: S R M P D S || AVA: S N D P M G R S ||

Talam: Rupakam (2 kalai)

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: Ram Kaushik/CV Shankar (orig: GNB)

Pallavi:

Kari Kalabha Mukham Dhundhi Ganesham Bhajare Re Chitta

Kaveri Thatasthitham Saveri Raaganutham

Anupallavi:

Harihayaadi Sakaladeva Taaraadhita Padaambujam

Girijaa Tanujam Vijitha Manasijam Guruguhaagrajam

Charanam:

Moolaadhaara Chaturddala Pankaja Madhyastham

Modakahastham Munijana Hrut Kamalastham

Phaalachandram Sumukham Karunaasaandram

Paashaankusha Dharam Padmakaram Sundaram

Neelagriva Kumaaram Neeradha Shobaahaaram

Paalitha Bhaktham Dheeramapaaram Vaaram Vaaram

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s Book)

O mind (“Re chitta”)! Worship (“Bhajare”) DhundhiGanesha, the elephant (“kari kalabha”) faced (“mukham”) one, Who dwells (“sthitham”) on the banks (“thata”) of Kaveri and is praised (“nutham”) in the raaga Saveri.

His lotus (“ambujam”) feet (“pada”) are worshiped (“aaraadhitha”) by Hari, Indra (“haya”) and other celestials (“aadi”). He is the son (“tanujam”) of Parvathi (“girijaa”), resides (“ijam”) in the disciplined (“vijitha”) mind (“manas”) and is the elder brother (“aagrajam”) of Guruguha.

He is (“astham”) at the center (“Madhya”) of the Moolaadhaara which is in the form of four (“chatur”) petalled (“dala”) lotus (“pankaja”). He has a Modaka in his Hand (“hastham”). He dwells (“asthm”) in the lotus-like (“kamala”) hearts (“hrut”) of the sages (“muni jana”). He adorns the crescent (“phaala”) moon (“chandram”) on his forehead. He has a pleasant (“su”) face (“mukham”), brimming (“saandram”) with compassion (“karuna”). He carries (“dharam”) Paasha and Ankusha -- two weapons. He has lotus-like (“padma”) hands (“karam”). He is the beautiful son (“kumaaram”) of Neelakantha (“neelagriva”); he has a radiance (“shobaahaaram”) as that of a rain-bearing cloud (“neeradha”). He protects (“paalita”) his devotees (“bhaktham”). He is immensely (“apaaram”) courageous (“dheeram”). Again and again (“vaaram vaaram”) I worship him.

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Kodanda Ramam

Ragam: Kokilaaravam (11th mela janyam)

ARO: S R G M D P D N S ||

AVA: S N D , P M G R S ||

Talam: Adi

Dikshitar

Version: Neyveli Santhanagopalan

Pallavi:

Kodanda Raamam Anisham Bhajaami

Kokilaaravam Janaki Ramanam

Anupallavi:

Padaja Paamshupaalita Ahalyam

Parameshwara Guru Guha Vaatsalyam

Vedanta Vedyam Ati Kausalyam Vishwaamitra Hitam Akautilyam

MEANING: (From T.K. Govinda Rao’s book)

I always (“anisham”) worship (“bhajaami”) Kodanda Rama, Who delights (“ramanam”) Jaanaki, having the cookoo-like (“kokila”) voice (“aaravam”).{Also the name of the raga, Kokilaaravam}

One who helped (“paalita”) Ahalya regain her original form by the touch of the dust (“paamshu”) of His feet (“padaja”). He is endearing (“vatsalyam”) to Parameshwara and Guruguha. Who is to be known (“vedyam”) through Vedanta. Who is very (“ati”) skilful (“kausalyam”); intimate (“hita”) to Viswamitra and devoid (“a”) of crookedness (“kautilyam”).

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Koluvaiyunnade

Ragam: Devagandhari (29 janyam)

(ARO: S R M P D S || {alt: S R G R M P D N S} AVA: S N D , P M G R , S ||)

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Hyderabad Brothers

Pallavi:

Koluvaiyunnade Kodandapani

Anupallavi:

Salalitha Mathulai Saraku Sheelulai

Valachuchu Korivacchi Sevimpa

Charanam:

Uduraja mukudu Seshasaiyapaini Chelanga gani

Pudamikumaari Sugandhamu Buyya Namminavaaralake

Kadakantini Korina varamiyya Tyaagaraaju Nenaruna

Yadugaduku Madapula Nandiyya Sri Raamaiyya

Meaning: (From “The spritual heritage of tyagaraja)

Kodandapaani is in court. Let all pure-minded souls with excellent conduct and loving desire come and have the darshanam. The beautiful lord with golden garments is resting on Adisesha. Sita smearing the body with sandal paste, kodandapaani is sitting in court, granting solely to the faithful, with his side-glances, the boons that they seek and with Tyagaraja handing pan to the Lord every now and then.

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Krupayapaalaya

Ragam: Charukesi (26th melakartha ragam)

AROHANA: S R2 G3 M1 P D1 N2 S ||

AVAROHANA: S N2 D1 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Triputa (Misra Chapu)

Composer: Maharaja Swati Tirunal

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Pallavi:

Krupaya Paalaya Shaure! Karunaarasaavaala!

Kalushaartthi Viraama! Paahi Shaure !

Anupallavi:

Tapaneeya Nibha Chela! Tuhinaamsu Suvadana!

Sri Padmanaabha! Sarasija Lochana! (Krupayapaalaya)

Charanam:

Kuru Mekushalam Mudaa Kuruvinda Nibhadanta!

Nirupama Samsaara Niradhi Varapota!

Naarada Mukha Muni Nikara Geya Charita!

Vaaraya Maam Akhila Paapajaatam Bhagavan! (Krupayapaalaya)

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s book)

Oh Shouri! Please ("krupaya") protect ("paalaya") me!

You are the embodiment ("vaala") of compassion ("karunaarasa") and remover ("viraama") of afflictions ("kalushaarthi").

One who is adorned ("chela") with burning golden ("tapaneeya - nibha") attire.

Whose face ("su-vadana") is like ("amshu") the moon ("tuhina").

O Sri Padmanabha! The lotus ("sarasija") eyed ("lochana") !

O Kuru! Please bestow ("mudaa") me ("me") with prosperity ("kushalam").

The one whose teeth ("danta") are attractive ("nibha") as jasmine buds ("kuruvinda").

The precious ("nirupama") ship ("varapota") in the incomparable ocean ("niradhi") of samsaara ("samsaara").

The one whose story ("charita") was written and sung ("nikhara geya") by the sage ("muni") Naarada!

Come ("vaaraya") ! Please remove all my ("maam") sins ("paapajaatam"), O Bhagavan!

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kSitijAramaNam

Ragam: dEvagAndhAri {28th Melakartha (Hari Kambodhi) Janyam}

ARO: S R M P D S || {alt: S R G R M P D N S}

AVA: S N D , P M G R , S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Muthuswamy Dikshitar

Version: T M Krishna

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

kSitijAramaNam cintayE shrIrAmam bhavataraNam

Anupallavi:

kSitipati nata caraNam sEvita vibhISaNam kSiti bharaNam shrita cintAmaNi magha haraNam

Charanam:

sakala sura mahita sarasija padayugaLam shAntam ati kushalam vikasita vadana

kamalam atulitam amalam vIranuta bhuja balam shuka sanaka munimudita guruguha viditam

shObhana guNa sahitam prakaTita sarOja nayanam pAlita bhaktam bhavapAsha haraNa nipuNam

Meaning: (Courtesy: TK Govinda Rao’s book):

P: I meditate on (“cintayE”) Sri RAMA, consort (“ramaNam”) of Sita– the one born (“ja”) of earth(“kSiti”). He, who takes one across (“taraNam”) the life of bondage (“bhava”).

A: His feet (“caraNam”) are worshipped by (“nata”) the rulers (“pati”) of the world (“kSiti”) and worshipped by (“sEvita”) by Vibhishana. He is the sustainer of (“bharaNam”) the world (“kSiti”). He is like the Chintamani gem to the seekers (“shrita”), who obliterates (“haraNam”) the ego (“magha”) of the beings.

C: His lotus (“sarasija”) feet (“padayugaLam”) are revered by (“mahita”) all (“sakala”) divine beings (“sura”). He is the tranquil (“shAntam”) and very skilful one (“ati kushalam”).

His face (“vadana”) resembles a fully blossomed (“vikasita”) lotus (“kamalam”), matchless (“atulitam”) and pure (“amalam”). His powerful (“balam”) arms (“bhuja”) are adored (“nuta”) by even the heroic people (“vIra”). He is fully realised (“viditam”) by GURUGUHA who delights (“mudita”) SUKA, SANAKA and other sages (“muni”). He possesses (“sahitam”) auspicious (“shObhana”) qualities (“guNa”). He has beautiful (“prakaTita”) lotus-like (“sarOja”) eyes (“nayanam”). He, the protector (“pAlita”) of devotees (“bhaktam”), is adept (“nipuNam”) in cutting (“haraNa”) the web of illusory life (“bhava-pAsha”).

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krishnaa nee bEganE baarO

Ragam: Yamuna Kalyani { 65th Melakartha Mecha Kalyani Janyam}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamunakalyani

ARO: S R₂ G₃ P M₂ G₃ P D₂ N₃ D₂ Ṡ || [sung in madhyamam sruti]

AVA: Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₂ G₃ M₁ R₂ S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Vyaasaraaya

Meaning: (Contributed by Jayaram Suryanarayana)

pallavi: krishna nee bEganE baarO - Krishna ! Come hither soon !

anupallavi: bEganE baarO mukavannu tOrO - Come hither soon! Show (me) your face!

caraNam 1: kaalaalandhigE gejje niladhabaavuli - Beautiful anklets adorn your feet! Sapphire bracelets (on your arms)!

nilavarNane naaTya maaduta baarO - "(Oh!)Blue coloured one.. (Please) come hither dancing !

caraNam 2: Odiyalli odigejje beraLalli ongura - Waistbands with bells adorn your waist! Ring(s) on your finger(s) !

koraLalli haakita vajayantimaalE - "The (divine)Vaijayanthi necklace garlands your neck !

caraNam 3: kaasi peeTambara kaiyalli koLalu - (Sacred)Saffron cloth from Kashi (covers you) ! (a) flute in your hand(s)!

pushita shreegandha mayallOLagamma! - Oh dear! Your body is anointed with sandal paste !

caraNam 4: taayige baayalli jagavannu torita - The one who showed his mother the universe in his mouth

jagadhOdhaaraka namma uDupi shree krishna - (that)Benefactor of the world (Is) our Udupi Shri Krishna !

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KsheeraSagara

RAGAM-Devagandhari (29th Mela Shankarabharanam Janyam)

ARO: S R₂ M₁ P D₂ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₁ G₃ R₂ S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer / MSS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpxLTKAdGkw )

Meanings Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam (http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/05/thyagaraja-kriti-ksheera-sagara-sayana.html )

pallavi

kshIra sAgara Sayana nannu

cintala peTTa valenA rAma

anupallavi

vAraNa rAjunu brOvanu vEgamE

vaccinadi vinnAnurA rAma (kshIra)

caraNam

narI maNiki cIral(i)ccinadi nADE nE vinnAnurA

dhIruDau rAma dAsuni bandhamu tIrcinadi vinnAnurA

nIraj(A)kshikai nIradhi dATina nI kIrtini vinnAnurA

tAraka nAma tyAgarAja nuta dayatOn(E)lukOrA rAma (kshIra)

Meaning: (Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/05/thyagaraja-kriti-ksheera-sagara-sayana.html )

O Lord reclining (Sayana) in the Ocean (sAgara) of Milk (kshIra)! O Lord rAma! Should You keep (peTTa valenA) me (nannu) in distress (cintala)?

O Lord rAma! I heard (vinnAnurA) about Your coming (vaccinadi) quickly (vEgamE) in order to protect (brOvanu) gajEndra - the King (rAjunu) of elephants (vAraNa);

O Lord reclining in the Ocean of Milk! O Lord rAma! Should You keep me in distress?

I (nE) heard (vinnAnurA) long ago (nADE) about Your giving (iccinadi) sarees (cIralu) (cIraliccinadi) to draupadi – gem of a woman (nArI maNiki);

I also heard (vinnAnurA) about Your bringing to an end (tIrcinadi) the incarceration (bandhamu) of the brave (dhIruDau) rAma dAsu (dAsuni);

I even heard (vinnAnurA) about Your (nI) fame (kIrtini) in crossing (dATina) the ocean (nIradhi) for the sake of sItA - the Lotus (nIraja) eyed (akshi) (nIrajAkshikai);

O Lord whose name (nAma) carries one across (tAraka) (the ocean of Worldly Existence)! O Lord praised (nuta) by this tyAgarAja! O Lord rAma! Please govern (ElukOrA) me with compassion (dayatOnu) (dayatOnElukOrA);

O Lord reclining in the Ocean of Milk! O Lord rAma! Should You keep me in distress?

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kSitijAramaNam

Ragam: dEvagAndhAri {28th Melakartha (Hari Kambodhi) Janyam}

ARO: S R M P D S || {alt: S R G R M P D N S}

AVA: S N D , P M G R , S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Muthuswamy Dikshitar

Version: T M Krishna

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

kSitijAramaNam cintayE shrIrAmam bhavataraNam

Anupallavi:

kSitipati nata caraNam sEvita vibhISaNam kSiti bharaNam shrita cintAmaNi magha haraNam

Charanam:

sakala sura mahita sarasija padayugaLam shAntam ati kushalam vikasita vadana

kamalam atulitam amalam vIranuta bhuja balam shuka sanaka munimudita guruguha viditam

shObhana guNa sahitam prakaTita sarOja nayanam pAlita bhaktam bhavapAsha haraNa nipuNam

Meaning: (Courtesy: TK Govinda Rao’s book):

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Kumaran Thaal

Ragam: Yadukula Kambodhi (28th mela janyam)

Arohana: S R2 M1 P D2 S

Avarohana: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S

Talam: Adi

Composer: Papanasam Sivan

Version: D.K. Pattammal

Pallavi:

Kumaran Taal Paninde Tudhi

Ati Ghora Samsaarattil Yaare Gati

Charanam:

Shamaran Tanil Shuranai Taarakanodum Jhankaaram (or Samhaaram) Seideera Singaara Shankara
Ishan Valli Deivayaanai Neshan Bhaktha Hrudaya Vaasan Shanmukhan Raamadhaasan Kuladeivak-

Meaning: (Courtesy: Sthanunathan Ramakrishnan)

Surrender ("pani") to the feet ("taal") of Kumara and sing his praises ("thudhi")

In ("til") this ghastly ("ati ghora") cycle of birth and death ("Samsara"), who ("yaare") else is our refuge ("gati")...

The one who destroyed ("samhaaram seideera") Surapadma ("suranai") along with ("nodu") Tarakasura in the battlefield ("samaranthanil"), the beautiful one ("singaara"), The son of Shankara ("Shankara Kumaran ...")

He is the lord ("eeshan") and the lover ("neshan") of Valli and deivanai. He is the resident ("vaasan") of the hearts ("hrudaya") of his devotees ("bhakta") and is six-faced ("shan-mukha"). Surrender to the feet of the family-deity ("kula-deiva") of Ramadhasan-Kumaran ...

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manasu svAdhInam(ai)na

Ragam: Shankarabharanam { 29th Melakartha Ragam}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dheerashankarabharanam

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P D2 N3 S ||

AVA: Ṡ N3 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Lyrics & Meanings Courtesy: Tyagaraja Vaibhavam http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/03/thyagaraja-kriti-manasu-svadhina-raga.html

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Pallavi:

manasu svAdhInam(ai)na(y)A ghanuniki mari mantra tantramul(E)la

Anupallavi

tanuvu tAnu kAd(a)ni(y)encu vAniki tapasu cEyan(E)la daSaratha bAla (ma)

caraNam 1

anni nIv(a)nucu(y)encina vAniki ASrama bhEdamul(E)la

kannu kaTTu mAyal(a)ni(y)encu vAniki kAntala bhramal(E)la daSaratha bAla (ma)

caraNam 2

Ajanmamu dur-vishaya rahituniki gat(A)gatam(i)ka(y)Ela

rAja rAj(E)Sa niranjana nirupama rAja vadana tyAgarAja vinuta (ma)

Meaning: (Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/03/thyagaraja-kriti-manasu-svadhina-raga.html )

P: To that (A) great person (ghanuniki) whose mind (manasu) is (aina) under self control (svAdhInamu) (svAdhInamainayA), what is further (mari) (literally again) need (Ela) for sacred prayers (mantra) or mystical formulae (tantramulu) (tantramulEla)?

A: To him (vAniki) who considers (encu) that (ani) body (tanuvu) is not (kAdu) (kAdaniyencu) Self (tAnu), what is the need (Ela) to undertake (cEyanu) (cEyanEla) penances (tapasu), O Son (bAla) of King daSaratha?

To that great person whose mind is under self control, what is further need for sacred prayers or mystical formulae?

C1: To him (vAniki) who has considered (encina) that (anucu) everything (anni) is but You only (nIvu) (nIvanucuyencina), what is the need (Ela) for differentiation (bhEdamulu) (bhEdamulEla) of stages of life (ASrama)?

To him (vAniki) who considers (encu) it to be (ani) a fascinating (kannu kaTTu) illusion (mAyalu) (mAyalaniyencu), why (Ela) perplexity (bhramalu) (bhramalEla) (because) of women (kAntala), O Son (bAla) of King daSaratha?

To that great person whose mind is under self control, what is further need for sacred prayers or mystical formulae?

C2: To him who remains devoid of (rahituniki) evil-some sense objects (dur-vishaya) throughout life (Ajanmamu), where is (Ela) further (ika) cycle of birth and death (gata Agatamu) (gatAgatamikayEla)?

O Lord (ISa) of Emperors (rAja rAja) (rAjESa)! O Spotless One (niranjana)! O Peerless One (nirupama)! O Moon (rAja) Faced (vadana)! O Lord praised (vinuta) by this tyAgarAja!

To that great person whose mind is under self control, what is further need for sacred prayers or mystical formulae?

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Lavanya Rama

Ragam: Rudrapriya (22nd melakartha Kharaharapriya janyam)

Arohana: S R2 G2 M1 N2 N2 S ||

Avarohana: S N2 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Hyderabad Brothers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAnN3ZbDY4o)

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/09/thyagaraja-kriti-laavanya-rama-raga.html

Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEwnPwucc6I

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Pallavi:

lAvaNya rAma kanulAra jUDavE ati (lAvaNya)

Anupallavi:

SrI vanitA citta kumuda SIta kara Sat(A)nanyaja (lAvaNya)

Charanam:

nI manasu nI sogasu nI dinusu vErE

tAmasa mata daivam(E)la tyAgarAja nuta divya (lAvaNya)

Meaning: (Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/09/thyagaraja-kriti-laavanya-rama-raga.html)

P: O Exceedingly (ati) charming (lAvaNya) rAma! Please look at me (jUDavE) gracefully (kanulAra) (literally clearly).

A O Moon – the cooler (SIta kara) (who blossoms) the lily (kumuda) of the mind (citta) of Your wife (vanitA) lakshmI (or sItA) (SrI)!

O Lord who is as charming as a hundred (Sata) cupids – unique born (ananyaja) (SatAnanyaja)! Please look at me gracefully.

C Your (nI) mind (manasu), Your (nI) elegance (sogasu) and Your (nI) style (dinusu) (literally manner, kind) are totally different (vErE);

why (Ela) should I seek the grace of Gods (daivamu) (daivamEla) of sects (mata) given to tAmasa worship? O Lord praised (nuta) by this tyAgarAja!

O divinely (divya) charming rAma! Please look at me gracefully.

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Lalithe Maam Pahi

Ragam: Yadukula Kambhoji

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Chengalvaraaya Shastri

Pallavi:

Lalithe Maam Pahi Dayaa Kalithe Srutha Kalpalathe

Laalitha Sakala Kalaavasathe Srutha Kalpalathe

Anupallavi:

Kula Shailasuthe Kamakoti Peeta Madhyagathe

Jaladaayitha Daanarathe Chapalaayithe Kaayalathe

Charanam:

Ghana Shobhana Gunajaale Karadrutha Bramha Kapaale

Gamana Vijitha Matha Maraale Nava Kambugale

Munijana Maanasa Lole Mohaambudha Varthule

Kanakamaya Shele Chengalvaraaya Nutha Baale

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Maal Maruga

Ragam: Vasantha {17th Mela (Sooryakaantam) Janyam}

ARO: S G3 M1 D2 N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 D2 M1 G3 R1 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Papanasam Sivan

Version: C V Shankar

Lyrics Courtesy: www.karnatik.com & Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

mAl marugA SaNmukhA murugA guhA

Anupallavi:

nAn marai sAra OmkAra svarUpA mAmayil vAhanE svAmi pratApA

CaraNam:

veLLi malai nAthan gaurI bAlA vEru tuNai kANEn vandenai ALAi

vaLLi deivAnai maNALA dayALA vaNangum rAmadAsan talaiyaNi tALA

Meaning: (approximate – please report any errors)

Oh nephew (“maruga”) of Vishnu (“Maal”), Six-faced (“Shanmukha”) Muruga, Guha!

He is the form(“svarUpa”) of Omkaara that includes all of creation (“nAn marai sAra”).

He is the lord (“svAmi”) that rides (“vAhanE”) on a peacock (“mAmayil”) and is brave (“pratApa”)

He is the lord (“nAthan”) of the mountain (“mallai), Velli mallai.

He is the son (“bAlA”) of Gauri, i.e. Parvathi.

I don’t seek (“kANEn”) any other (“vEru”) shelter or company (“tuNai”). Please come (“vandu”) and protect (“ALAi”) me (“ennai”).

He is the husband (“maNALA”) of Valli and Deivayani. He is a kind one (“dayALA”).

Ramadasan gives his obeisances (“vaNangum”) to this lord.

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Maakelara

Ragam: Ravichandrika (29th janyam)

ARO: S R G M D S || AVA: S N D M G R S ||

Talam: (desh)Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

Pallavi:

Maakelara Vicharamu Maruganna Sri Ramachandra

Anupallavi

Saaketa Raajakumaaraa Sadbhaktha Mandaara Srikaraa

Charanam

Jatagurchi Naataka Suthramunu

Jagamella Mechaga Karamuna Nidi

Gathi Thappaka Dinchevu Summi

Natha Tyagaraaja Girisha Vinutha

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s book)

O Ramachandra! What (“maa”) should (“elaraa”) we worry (“vicharamu”) about! Father of Cupid (“maruganna”)! Prince (“kumara”) of the King (“raja”) of Ayodhya (“saaketa”)! O Mandaara (Kalpaka) tree of devotees (“sadbhakta”)! All the world is a stage (“naataka”) wherein you hold the strings (“suthramunu”) with which you control and direct the activities and destinies (“jagamella mechaga”) of all with unerring (“thappaka”) dexterity (“gathi”). We are puppets in your hands marveling at your display. O the one worshipped by Siva!

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Maapaala Velasi

Ragam: Asaveri (8th mela (hanumanthodi) janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asaveri

ARO: S R₁ M₁ P D₁ S ||

AVA: S N₂ S P D₁ M₁ P R₂ G₂ R₁ S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: DK Pattammal (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYm4aT1-GD0 )

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: https://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/12/thyagaraja-kriti-maapaala-velasi-raga.html

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Pallavi:

mApAla velasi(y)ika mamu

brOvaga rAdA SrI rAmacandra

Anupallavi:

nI pAdamula bhakti niNDAragan(i)cci

kApADu Sakti nI karamunan(u)NDaga (mA)

caraNam 1

pApa samhAra nA paritApamulanu tunuma(n)E pATirA

karuNA payO nidhi(v)aina SrI pati vidhRta cApa bANa I

pApa mati narul(A)padalanu nEn(E) pani jUtunu

Apad-bAndhava kApADa nIk(I) parAk(E)la (mA)

caraNam 2

dIna rakshaka bhakt(A)dhIna sAkEta nagar(I)Sa nA madi

padarina sujana mAn(A)bhimAna pAlana samAna rahita

rOsAna nIdu dAs(A)nu-dAsuDanu dAnav(A)ntaka

mudAna nArada su-gAna lOla dari kAna santatamu (mA)

caraNam 3

nAg(A)dhipa vinuta nAg(A)ri ratha ninu vinA gatin(e)ruga

nAga rAja hRt-sAgar(A)bja bhava sAgar(A)ntaka

sur(A)gha hara kanak(A)ga dhIra sura nAga gamana

SaraN(A)gat(A)pta SrI tyAgarAja nuta (mA)

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Maa Ramanan

Ragam: Hindolam(20th mela janyam)

Arohana: S G2 M1 D1 N2 S

Avarohana: S N2 D1 M1 G2 S

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Papanasam Sivan

Version: Ram Kaushik and C.V. Shankar

Also see (www.karnatik.com): http://www.geocities.com/promiserani2/c1343.html

Pallavi:

Maa Ramanan Umaa Ramanan

Malaradi Pani Maname Diname (Maa)

Anupallavi

Maara Janakan Kumaara Janakan

Malai Mel Uraibavan Paarkadal

Alai Mel Tuyilbavan Paavana

Charanam:

Aayiram Peyaraal Azhaippinum

Aayiram Urumaarinum Uyar

Taayin Migu Dayaaparan Padam

Tanjam Enbavarai Anjal Enrarulum

Meaning: (Courtesy: Sthanunathan Ramakrishnan)

[This song is in the praise of both Siva and Vishnu]

O' Mind, prostrate at the feet of the Lord who pleases Lakshmi (Vishnu) and the Lord who pleases Parvathi (Shiva). [maa ramaNan - One who pleases Lakshmi; Uma ramaNan - One who pleases Uma (Parvathi)]

The father ("janakan") of mAra (Kaama or Manmadhan) - Vishnu

The father ("janakan") of Kumaran (Murugan) - Shiva

The one who lives ("iraibavan") on ("mel") the mountain ("malai" - Kailash).

The one who sleeps ("tuyilbavan") on ("mEl") the waves ("alai") of the milky ocean ("Paar Kadal")

The blemishless one ("pAvanan")

Even if called ("azhaippinum") by a thousand ("Ayiram") names ("peyarAl")... Even if he changes ("mArinum") to a thousand ("Ayiram") forms ("uru")... He is more ("mighu") merciful ("dayAparan") than a mother ("uyar tAyin")...

He who removes ("enrarulum") the fears ("anjal") of those who surrender ("tanjamenbavarai") at his feet ("padam")..

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Maayamma Nannu

Ragam: Nata Kuranji {28th Mela Janyam}

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 N2 D2 N2 P D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 M1 G3 M1 P G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Shyama Shastry

Version: C V Shankar

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

mAyammA nannu brOvavammA mahAmAyA umA

Anupallavi:

satyAnandA sAnandA nityAnandA AnandA ambA

(svara)

mA ma ma ga sa ni dha ni sa ri ga mA ma ma ga ma ni dha mA ma ma , ni dha ni sA

ri ga

mA ma ga ma ri sA ni sa sA ni dha ma ma , ga sa nI dha ni sa dha *dha

pa dha *dha sa ri ga

Charanam:

shyAmakrSNa jananI tAmasamEla rAvE dEvI

shyAmaLE nIlOtpalE himAcala sutE suphalE shivE

(svarasAhitya)

mAdhavAdi vinuta sarasijAkSi kanci kAmAkSi tAmasamu sEyakarammA

marakatAngi mahA tripurasundari ninnE hrdayamupaTTukoni

Meaning: (Courtesy: http://syamakrishnavaibhavam.blogspot.com/2011/06/syama-sastry-kriti-mayamma-nannu-raga.html)

O My (“mA”) Mother (“ammA”) (“mAyammA”)! O Mother (“ammA”)! Please protect (“brOvu”) (“brOvavammA”) me (“nannu”). O mahA mAyA! O umA!

O Existence (“satya”) Bliss (“AnandA”) (“satyAnandA”)! O Blissful (“sAnandA”)! O Eternally (“nitya”) Blissful (“AnandA”) (“nityAnandA”)! O Embodiment of Bliss (“AnandA”)! O amba!

O Mother (“jananI”) of SyAma kRshNa! Why (“Ela”) delay (“tAmasamu”) (“tAmasamEla”)? Please come (“rAvE”), O dEvI!

O SyAmaLA (“SyAmaLE”)! O nIlOtpalAmbA (“nIlOtpalE”) (“nIla utpalE”) (literally blue lotus)! O Daughter (“sutE”) of snow (“hima”) mountain (“acala”) (“himAcala”)! O Yielder of auspicious results (“suphalE”)! O SivA (“SivE”)!

Swara Sahityam:

O Lotus (“sarasija”) Eyed (“akshi”) (“sarasijAkshi”) extolled (“vinuta”) by vishNu – Consort (“dhava”) of lakshmI (“mA”) and others (“Adi”) (“mAdhavAdi”)! O kAmAkshi of kAncI pura (“kanci”)! Please come (“rammA”) without delaying (“tAmasamu sEyaka”).

O Emerald (“marakata”) hued (“angi”) (“literally limbed”)! O mahA tripura sundari! I have indeed seated (“paTTukoni”) (“literally hold”) You (“ninnE”) in my heart (“hRdayamu”).

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Manasaguruguha

Ragam: Ananda Bhairavi (20th mela Janyam)

ARO: S G R G M P D P S || AVA: S N D P M G R S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: T. Rukmini

Pallavi:

Manasa Guruguha Roopam Bhajare re!

Maya maya Hrutthapam Thyajare re!

Anupallavi:

Manava janmani Samprapthe sathi- Paramathmani Nirathi Shaya sukham vrajare re!

Charanam Sathwa gunopadhi Sahitha Sada sivam

Swa Vidya Sametha Jeevoth bhavam

Thathvam thamasa Yutha viswa Vaibhavam

Thara Keswaram Ananda Bhairavam

Nathwa Sree Guru Charanam

Kruthwa Namasmaranam Jithwa Moha varanam

Mathwa Thwadeka Sharanam

Meaning (from TK Govinda Rao’s book)

Oh (“re!”) Mind (“maanasa”)! mediate (“bhajare”) on the form (“roopam”) of GURUGUHA and cast off (“thyajare”) the sorrows (“hruttaapam”) created by deluded (“maaya maya”) mind.

Having got (“samprapthe”) the human (“maanava”) birth (“janma”), seek to obtain eternal bliss in PARAMATMA and avoid (“vrajare”) the mundane pleasures (“nirathi shaya sukham”).

He is SADASIVA, full of (“sahitha”) SATVAGUNA;

All living beings (“jeeva”) are born (“uthbhavam”) out of Him as the result of the impact of AVIDYA.

The universe (“viswa”) with its TAMASIC qualities is again a manifestation of His greatness(“Vaibhavam”);

He is TARAKESVARA and ANANDA BHAIRAVA.

Prostrate (“nathwa”) on His feet (“guru charanam”) ;

Mediate (“kruthwa”) on His name(“namasmaranam”);

Conquer (“Jithwa”) the veil of illusion(“Moha”),

and Think (“Mathwa”) of Him as your (“thwa”) sole (“eka”) refuge (“sharanam”).

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Meaning: (Courtesy: Guru Guha Vaibhavam: http://guru-guha.blogspot.in/2008/04/dikshitar-kriti-madhurambikayam-raga.html )

Pallavi:

bhaktiM karOmi - I practice devotion,

sadA - always,

SrI madhurAmbikAyAM - unto Meenakshi, the goddess of the city of Madhura

Anupallavi

cidAnanda rasikAyAM - the one who revels in the bliss of consciousness,

SrI guru guha sEvitAyAM - the one served by Guruguha,

(Madhyama kala sahityam)

kadamba vana vAsinyAM - the resident of the Kadamba forest - Madurai,

kavi jana nuta yOginyAm - the goddess exalted by wise, insightful people

caraNam

sakala-Agama vinutAyAM - the one praised by all the Vedas,

sAmarasya vibhavAyAM - the one who has the loftiness of equanimity or harmony,

kAdi vidyA dAyikAyAM - the one who bestows the knowledge of the worship whose Mantra starts with “ka”,

kAmESvara mOhitAyAm - the one enchanted by Shiva (Kameshvara),

(Madhyama kala sahityam)

sakala kalA rUpAyAM - the embodiment of all the arts,

sadASiva pati-vratAyAM - the devout wife of Sadashiva,

sthUla sUkshma kAraNAyAM - the cause of the gross, subtle and causal (bodies),

sukha-tara pravartanAyAm - the one who brings about great bliss.

Comments:

This Kriti is in the seventh Vibhakti
cidAnanda rasikAyAM - Dikshitar’s dIksha name is ‘cidAnanda nAtha’. Therefore this may also mean ‘Mother as connoisseur (rasika) of Dikshitar himself’.
Madurai was originally a forest of Kadamba trees, before a Pandya king built the city there.
“sAmarasya” comes from the word “sama-rasa” which means looking at diversities and seeing the one
The names ‘kadamba vana vAsinI’ and ‘sadASiva pati-vratA’ is found in the Lalita Sahasranama
The name ‘sAmarasya parAyaNA’ is found in the Lalita Sahasranama, similar to the epithet in this kriti

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Meaning: (Adapted from Rasikas.org: http://rasikas.org/forum_flux/topic7533-malarinai-tunaiye-ritigaula-papanasam-sivan.html)

P: nin caraNa malariNai tuNaiyE- your (“nin”) flower (“malar”) like (“inai”) pair of feet (“caraNa”) is my companion(“tuNaiyE”)

mahaadEva (malar)-Oh Lord Mahdeva

paNindiDum pa(da)malar-the flower like feet (“pa(da)malar”) bowed down to (“paNindiDum”) by

A: alagilsakala ulagavagaiyum - all the beings (“alagilsakala”) living (“vagaiyum”) on the earth (“ulaga”)

amararum anbarkuzhaamum-the devas (“amararum”) and the devotees (“anbarkuzhaamum”)

alarayanum muraariyum purandaranum- Brahma (“alarayanum”), Vishnu (“muraariyum”) and Indra (“purandaranum”)

C: tirumaalayanaRiyaada -not knowing (“aRiyaada”), Vishnu (“tirumaal”) and Brahma (“alayana”)-

kaaNavanRu- (set out )on that day to look for your

-tiruvaDimuDi -sacred feet (“tiruvaDi”) and your crown(head: “muDi”)

tiruvaarooranbar poruTTu- for the sake of (“poruTTu”) your devotee (“anbar”) in Tiruvarur (Sundaramoorthy nayanar)

{For more info on Sundaramoorthy Nayanar, see:

http://www.shaivam.org/nachundh.html

http://www.angelfire.com/musicals/kallidaihari/sundara_Script.htm and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuntarar}

(u)vangonDu-willingly

cenRavanE-you went (“cenRa”)

tiruveedidanil naDand(u) - walking on the holy (“tiru”) streets(“veedi”)

Or terivaiyiDam paNbenana- to the place of Paravai naachiyaar (Nayanar’s wife)

neelOtpala maadhu maruvan tyaakEsanE- ThyAgEsa, the beloved (“maadhu maruvan”) of neelOtpalAmbAL(goddess of Tiruvarur)

singaadana naayakaa- the lord (“naayakaa”) seated on the throne (“singaadana”)

bujangaabharaNaa veedi viDangaa-adorned (“abharaNaa”) with the snake (“bujanga”), oh veedi vidanga (Tiruvarur is one of the sapta vidanga kshetrams)

tiruvaDi-the sacred feet

raamadaasan uLangaadal konDa - with which the heart (“uLan”) of Ramadaasa feel in love (“kaadal”)

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Manasa Sancharare

Ragam: Saama (28th melakartha janya)

ARO: S R2 M1 P D2 S ||

AVA: S D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Sadashiva Bramhendrar

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Lyrics Courtesy: Rani, www.karnatik.com

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Pallavi:

Maanasa Sancharare Brahmani Maanasa Sancharare

Charanam 1:

Madashikhi Pincchaalankruta Chikure Mahaneeya Kapola Vijitamukure

Charanam 2:

Shree Ramani Kucha Durga Vihaare Sevaka Jana Mandira Mandaare

Charanam 3:

Paramahamsa Mukha Chandrachakore Paripoorita Muraliravadhare

Meaning: (Courtesy: http://www.admadhavan.com/)

Oh, Mind ("maanasa") ! Undertake your pilgrimage ("sancharare") in the Brahmam !

May the hairlock of Brahma ("madashiki"), meditated upon by you, be adorned ("alankrutha") with the plumes of an exhilarated peacock ("chikure") !

The cheeks ("mukure") of the Supreme One ("mahaneeya") outwit ("vijita") the brightness of a mirror ("kapola") !

He sports ("vihare") around with ("durga") Mahalakshmi ("sriramani")! For his devotees ("sevaka"), He is a Kalpavriksha ("mandaare") in the court yard ("mandira")! Supreme ("parama") ascetics ("hamsa") delight in that face-moon ("mukha-chandra") as a partridge bird ("chakore")!

Oh, Mind! May your pilgrimage be in this Brahma that fills ("paripooritha") the whole Universe with the flow of the music from His flute ("muraliravadhare") !

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Manasa Yetu

Ragam: Malayamarutham

Talam: Rupakam

Pallavi:

Manasa Etulorthune Na Manavi Chekonave

Anupallavi:

Dinakarakula Bhushuni Deenudavai Bhajanajesi

Dinamu Gadupumanina Neevu Vina Vadela! Gunavihina

Charanam

Kalilo Rajasa Taamasa Gunamulu Galavaari Chelimi

Kalasi Melasi Tiruguchu Mari Kaalamu Gadapaka Ne

Sulabhamugaa Kadateranu Suchanalanu Deliyajeyu

Ilanu Tyagaraju Maata Vinavadela Gunavihina

Meaning (from TK Govinda Rao’s book)

O unworthy mind! How long can I put up with you, if you do not listen to my counsel! Follow my advice.

Spend your time in singing the glory of Sri Rama with humility and devotion. He who is the jewel of solar race.

In this Kaliyuga, instead of wasting time associating with men of sloth and lethargy and those who are engaged fiercely in worldly activities all the time, you should adopt the pleasant way of devotion and redeem yourself. You do not appear disposed to heed to the counsel of Tyagaraja!

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Manasuloni Marmamulu

Ragam: Varamu (Suddha Hindolam) {22nd Melakartha Kharaharapriya Janyam}

AROHANA: S G₂ M₁ D₂ N₂ Ṡ ||

AVAROHANA: Ṡ N₂ D₂ M₁ G₂ S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

Lyrics & Meanings Courtesy: Tyagaraja Vaibhavam http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/06/thyagaraja-kriti-manasu-loni-marmamu.html

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Pallavi:

manasu lOni marmamunu telusukO

mAna rakshaka marakat(A)nga nA (manasu)

Anupallavi:

ina kul(A)pta nIvE kAni

vEr(e)varu lEru Ananda hRdaya (manasu)

Charanam munupu prEma-gala doravai sadA

canuvun(E)linadi goppa kAd(a)yya

kanikarambutOn(I) vELa nA

karamu paTTu tyAgarAja vinuta (manasu)

Meaning: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/06/thyagaraja-kriti-manasu-loni-marmamu.html

P: O Lord who vouchsafes (rakshaka) the honour (mAna) of the devotees! O Lord whose body (anga) (literally limbs) is (are) of emerald hue (dark-green) (marakata) (marakatAnga)!

Deign to understand (telusukO) (literally know) the inner (lOni) yearning (marmamunu) (literally secret) of my (nA) mind (manasu).

A O Benefactor (Apta) of Solar (ina) dynasty (kula) (kulApta)! There is none (lEru) else (vEru evaru) (vErevaru) excepting (kAni) You (nIvE)! O Lord whose heart (hRdaya) is ever in the state of bliss (Ananda)!

O Lord who vouchsafes the honour of the devotees! O Lord whose body is of emerald hue! deign to understand the inner yearning of my mind.

C O Lord (ayya)! It is not (kAdu) (kAdayya) great (goppa) that You earlier (munupu) governed (Elinadi) me always (sadA) kindly (canuvuna) (canuvunElinadi) as the affectionate (prEma-gala) Lord (doravai);

kindly (kanikarambutOnu) hold (paTTu) my (nA) hand (karamu) at this (I) (kanikarambutOnI) moment (vELa);

O Lord praised (vinuta) by this tyAgarAja! O Lord who vouchsafes the honour of the devotees! O Lord whose body is of emerald hue! deign to understand the inner yearning of my mind.

Meaning (from TK Govinda Rao’s book)

O one with Radiant hue of emerald! Pray be aware of the yearning of my mind. O protector of devotees from shames and disgraces!

O benefactor of the solar race! You are the sole refuge and no one else.

O Ananda Hrudaya – one with heart brimming over with Bliss!

In the past, as my kindly Lord, you protected me with affection and compassion. But what avail is it if you do not deign to clasp my hand and grace me when I need you most?

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Meaning: Courtesy: Shyama Shastry Vaibhavam: http://syamakrishnavaibhavam.blogspot.com/2011/03/syama-sastry-kriti-mayammayani-ahiri.html

pallavi

O Mother (ambA)! If I (nE) call (pilacitE) You as (ani) ‘O My (mA) (literally our) Mother (ammA) (mAyammAyani)’, won’t (rAdA) You talk (mATalu ADa) (mATlADa) to me (nAtO)?

anupallavi

O Mother (ammA) mInAkshi (mIna akshi) (literally fish eyed) (mInAkshammA)! Is it fair (nyAyamA)? Is this (idi) fair (nyAyamA) for mInAkshi (mInAkshikidi)?

Who (evaru) else (vErE) than (vinA) You (ninnu) is there (unnAru) as my refuge (dikku) (dikkeverunnAru)?

O Mother! If I call You as ‘O My Mother’, won’t You talk to me?

caraNam 1

O Most Lovely (su-lalita) Mother extolled (nuta) by brahmA – abiding (bhava) in lotus (sarasija), vishNu (hari) and Siva (hara)! I thrice affirm that I steadfastly (sthiramu ani) (sthiramani) trusted (nammiti nammiti nammitini) Your (nI) feet (pada) lotus (pankajamula).

O Mother kAtyAyani! Please show (jUDavE) mercy (karuNa). O kALikA! O bhAvAni! O Supreme Goddess (parama ISvari) (paramESvari)! O Queen (rANi) of Lord sundarESa (sundarESu) (name of Lord at Madurai)! O Mother (ambA) bAlA (bAlAmbA)! O Sweet (madhura) spoken (vANi)!

O Mother! If I call You as ‘O My Mother’, won’t You talk to me?

caraNam 2

O Mother who redresses (vimOcani) sins (pApa) of those (jana) who extol (vinuta) You! O Mother who bore us (jananI)! O Mother with rain-cloud (ghana) like dark (nIla) tresses (vENi)! O Destroyer (vidaLita/damanI) of entire community (maNDala) of asuras (dAnava)!

O Lotus (vanaja) Eyed (lOcanA)! O Moon (sudhA-kara) Faced (AnanA) (sudhAkarAnanA)! O Bestower (dAyaki) of boons (vara)! O Mother (ammA)! I remain (unnAnu) constantly (anayamu) praying (kOri) (kOriyunnAnammA) to You (ninu), O Golden (bangAru) Idol (bommA)!

O Mother! If I call You as ‘O My Mother’, won’t You talk to me?

caraNam 3

Please protect (brOvumu) me (nannu), granting (osagi) refuge (abayamu) (literally freedom from fear) (abhayamosagi), O Bestower of Boons (varadA)! Aren’t You (gadA) very (nera) generous (dAtavu), O ambikA! Won’t You have (rAdA) compassion (daya) on Your child (biDDapai) abundantly (goppaga)?

O Mother (jananI) of entire (akhila) Worlds (lOka)! Don’t You have (gAdA) the appellation (birudu) of (anETi) ‘Protector (rakshaki) of destitutes (anAtha)’? O Sister (sOdari) of that celebrated (vaibhavamu gala) vishNu – SyAma kRshNa! O Valorous (vIra) Sakti, tripura sundari!

O Mother! If I call You as ‘O My Mother’, won’t You talk to me?

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Maaru balka

Raagam: Sri Ranjani (22nd Mela (Kharaharapriya) janyam)

ARO: S R2 G2 M1 D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyaagaraaja

Version: Neyveli Santhanagopalan

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/10/thyagaraja-kriti-maaru-balka-raga-sri.html

Youtube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH1fS8rq-BE

Pallavi:

mAru palkag(u)nnAv(E)mirA

mA manO-ramaNa

Anupallavi:

jAra cOra bhajana jesitinA

sAkEta sadana (mAru)

Charanam:

dUra-bhAram(a)ndu nA hRday-

(A)ravindam(a)ndu nelakonna

dArin(e)rigi santasillin-

(a)TTi tyAgarAja nuta (mAru)

Meaning Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/10/thyagaraja-kriti-maaru-balka-raga-sri.html

Sahityam: mAru palkag(u)nnAv(E)mirA mA manO-ramaNa

Meaning: Why is that (EmirA) You are (unnAvu) not responding (mAru palkaga) (palkagunnAvEmirA), O Delighter (ramaNa) of the mind (manas) (manO-ramaNa) of lakshmI (mA)?

Sahityam: jAra cOra bhajana jesitinA sAkEta sadana (mAru)

Meaning: Did I extol (bhajana) (literally chant names) adulterers (jAra) and thieves (cOra), O Resident (sadana) of ayOdhyA (sAkEta)?

[Why is that You are not responding? O Delighter of the mind of lakshmI!]

Sahityam: dUra-bhAram(a)ndu nA hRday- (A)ravindam(a)ndu nelakonna

Meaning: O Lord established (nelakonna) (at once) everywhere – in (andu) far away places (dUra-bharamu) (dUra-bhAramandu) as also in (andu) the lotus (aravindamu) of my (nA) heart (hRdaya) (hRdayAravindamandu) ….

Sahityam: dArin(e)rigi santasillin-(a)TTi tyAgarAja nuta (mAru)

Meaning: O Lord … praised (nuta) by this tyAgarAja who (aTTi) is exulting (santasillina) (santasillinaTTi) having understood (erigi) the right path (dArini) (dArinerigi)!

[Why is that You are not responding, O Delighter of the mind of lakshmI!]

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MAra Vairi Ramani

Ragam: Nasikabhooshani (70th Melakartha Raga)

ARO: S R3 G3 M2 P D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M2 G3 R3 S ||

Talam: Rupakam (or Thrisra Jati Adi)

Composer: Tyagaraja (?)

Version: Ram Kaushik (Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJX4cDUsh94 )

Meaning Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam

Pallavi:

mAra vairi ramaNI manju bhAshiNI

Anupallavi:

krUra dAnav(E)bha vAraN(A)ri gaurI (mAra)

Charanam:

kArma bandha vAraNa nishkAma citta varadE

dharma saMvardhani sadA vadana hAsE Shubha Vadane

In some versions, "sadaa vadana haasE shubha phaladE" is replaced with "tyaagaraaja vinutha."

Meaning: (Thyagaraja Vaibhavam: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.in/2008/10/thyagaraja-kriti-maara-vairi-ramani.html)

O Beloved (“ramaNI”) of Lord Siva – enemy (“vairi”) of cupid (“mAra”)! O Sweet (“manju”) Spoken (“bhAshiNI”)!

***O Mother gaurI – the Lioness – enemy (“ari”) of elephant (“vAraNa”) (“vAraNAri”) - to the cruel (“krUra”) elephantine (“ibha”) demons (“dAnava”) (“dAnavEbha”)!

O Beloved of Lord Siva! O Sweet-spoken!***

***O Mother who is an obstacle (“vAraNa”) to those bound (“bandha”) by desires (“kAma”)! O Bestower of Boons (“varadE”) to those whose minds (“citta”) - literally intellect - are bereft of desires (“nishkAma”)!

O Mother dharma saMvardhani abiding at tiruvaiyAru! O Mother who has ever (“sadA”) smiling (“hAsE”) (literally laughing) face (“vadanE”)! O Bestower of auspicious (“Subha”) results (“phaladE”) to this tyAgarAja! O Beloved of Lord Siva! O Sweet-spoken!***

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Pallavi:

mari vErE gati(y)evar(a)mmA mahilO nannu brOcuTaku

Anupallavi

SaraN(A)gata rakshaki nIvE(y)ani sadA nammiti nammitini mIn(A)kshI (mari)

caraNam 3

Suka SyAmaLA ghana SyAma kRshNuni sOdarI kaumArI

akaLanka kalA dharI bimb(A)dharI apAra kRpA nidhi nIvE rakshimpa (mari)

svara sAhitya

pAda yugamu madilO dalaci kOriti vinumu mada gaja gamanA

parula nutimpaganE varam(o)sagu satatamu ninu madi maravakanE

madana ripu sati ninu hRdayamulO gati(y)ani dalaci stuti salipitE

mudamutO phalam(o)saguTaku dharalO nat(A)vana kutUhala nIvEgA (mari)

Meaning: (Courtesy: Shyama Krishna Vaibhavam)

P: O Mother (ammA)! Who (evaru) else (vErE) than (mari) You is refuge (gati) (gatiyevarammA) for protecting (brOcuTaku) me (nannu) in this World (mahilO)?

A: O mInAkshI (literally fish eyed)! I always (sadA) trusted whole heartedly (nammiti nammitini) that (ani) You alone (nIvE) (nIvEyani) are the protector (rakshaki) of those who have sought (Agata) refuge (SaraNu) (SaraNAgata).

O Mother! Who else than You is refuge for protecting me in this World?

C3: O SyAmaLA holding parrot (Suka)! O Sister (sOdarI) of dark hued (ghana) (literally rain cloud) vishNu – SyAma kRshNa (kRshNuni)! O kaumArI!

O Blemishless (akaLanka) Mother who sports (dharI) crescent (kalA)! O Mother whose lips (adharI) resemble bimbA fruit (bimbAdharI)! You alone (nIvE) are the boundless (apAra) Ocean (nidhi) of Mercy (kRpA) for protecting (rakshimpa) me.

O Mother! Who else than You is refuge for protecting me in this World?

svara sAhitya: Please listen (vinumu), O Majestic gaited (gamanA) like elephant (gaja) in rut (mada). I besought (kOriti) You contemplating (madilO dalaci) on Your holy feet (pada yugamu). I shall not extol (nutimpaganE) others (parula). Please grant (osagu) me boons (varamu) (varamosagu).

O Consort (sati) of Siva – enemy (ripu) of manmatha (madana)! O Mother who is eager (kutUhala) to protect (avana) those who supplicate (nata) (natAvana)!

In this World (dharalO), You are the Only One (nIvEgA) for happily (mudamutO) bestowing (osaguTaku) results (phalamu) (phalamosaguTaku), if people extol (stuti salipitE) You, meditating (dalaci) in their hearts (hRdayamulO) on You (ninu) as (ani) their refuge (gati) (gatiyani) and mentally (madi) never forgetting (satatamu maravakanE) You (ninu).

O Mother! Who else than You is refuge for protecting me in this World?

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Marakatha Mani

Ragam: Varali {39th Melakartha (Jhalavarali) Janyam}

ARO: S G1 R1 G1 M2 P D1 N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 D1 P M2 G1 R1 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Ram Kaushik

Lyrics & Meaning Courtesy: Sahityam.net and Thyagaraja Vaibhavam

Pallavi:

marakata maṇi varṇa rāma nannu maravaka nāyanna

Anupallavi

parama puruṣa binna brōvumu dēvara śaraṇanukonna (“marakata”)

Charanam

vara bhakta su-parṇa vāhana karuṇā rasa pūrṇa

dharaṇi tanayak(“u”)nna prēma rasamu tyāgarājukīyanna (“marakata”)

Meaning: (Courtesy: V Govindan: Tyagaraja Vaibhavam)

O Emerald (“marakata maNi”) hued (“varNa”) Lord rAma! Please do not forget (“maravaka”) me (“nannu”), O My (“nA”) Father (“anna”) (“nAyanna”)!

***O Supreme (“parama”) Lord (“purusha”)! Please quickly (“binna”) protect (“brOvumu”) me, O My God (“dEvara”)!

O Emerald hued Lord rAma! O My Father! Please do not forget me - who has sought (“anukonna”) refuge (“SaraNu”) (“SaraNanukonna”) in You.***

***O Lord who has garuDa – beautiful winged (“su-parNa”) – a great (“vara”) devotee (“bhakta”) – as Your vehicle (“vAhana”)! O Lord replete (“pUrNa”) with feeling (“rasa”) of compassion (“karuNA”)!

O My Father (“anna”)! Deign to give (“I”) this tyAgarAja (“tyAgarAjuku”) (“tyAgarAjukIyanna”) the same kind of feeling (“rasamu”) of love (“prEma”) which sItA - daughter (“tanayku”) of Earth (“dharaNi”) - has (“unna”) (“tanayakunna”) towards You;

O Emerald hued Lord rAma! Please do not forget me, O My Father!***

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mInAkSi mE mudam dEhi

Ragam: Purvi Kalyani/Gamakakriya (53th melakartha Janyam)

AROHANA: S R1 G3 M2 P D2 P S ||

AVAROHANA: S N3 D2 P M2 G3 R1 S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Muthuswami Dikshitar

Version: Ram Kaushik

Pallavi:

mInAkSi mE mudam dEhi mEcakAHNgi rAjamAtaHNgi

Anupallavi:

mAnamAtRmEyE mAyE marakata chAyE shivajAyE

mInalOcani pAshamOcani mAnini kadambavanavAsini

Charanam:

madhurApurinilayE maNivalayE

malayadhvaja pANDya rAja tanayE

vidhuviDambana vadanE vijayE

vINAgAna dashagamakakriyE

madhumadamOdita hRdayE sadayE mahAdEva sundarEshapriyE

madhumuraripu sOdari shAtOdari vidhiguruguhavashaHNkari shaHNkari

Meaning: (From T.K. Govinda Rao’s book)

Pallavi: O goddess Meenakshi, the bluish (“mecha”) hued one (“kaangi”), the Raaja Maatangi, give (“dehi”) me (“me”) bliss (“mudam”)!

Anupallavi: She is the knower (“maana”), the knowledge (“maatru”), the known (“meye”) and also the means of knowledge (“maaye”).

She is of the hue (“chaaye”) of emerald (“marakata”) and the beloved (“jaaye”) of Siva.

She has eyes (“lochani”) that resemble fish (“meena”).

She removes (“mochani”) all bondages (“pasha”) of the world.

She is the eternal one (“maanini”), who resides (“vaasini”) in the forest (“vana”) of Kadamba.

Charanam: She is enshrined (“nilaye”) in the holy city (“puri”) of Madhura.

She is adorned with gemset (“mani”) bangles (“valaye”).

She is the daughter (“tanaye”) of Malayadhvaja Paandyaraaja.

The beauty of Her face (“vadane”) outshines (“vidambana”) that of the moon (“vidhu”).

She is the victorious one (“vijaye”).

She plays (“kriye”) the ten (“dasha”) kinds of Gamakas on the Vina.

She is delighted (“modhita”) with the sweetness (“madha”) of honey (“madhu”).

She is compassionate (“hrudaye”). She is the beloved (“priye”) of Mahadeva-Sundaresha.

She is the sister (“sodhari”) of Vishnu, who is the enemy (“ripu”) of demons Madhu and Mura.

She has a slender (“shaath-“) waist (“udari”).

She captivates (“vashankari”) Brahma (“vidhi”) and Guruguha. She is Shankari.

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Pallavi:

mundu vEnuka iru prakkala tODai murakhara-hara rArA

Anupallavi:

endugAna nI andamuvale raghunandanavEgamE rArA

Charanam:

1: caNDa bhAskara kulAbdhi candra kOdaNDapANiyai rArA

aNDa golucu saumitri sahituDai yAmiya parAkrama rArA

2: O gaja rakSaka O rAjakumAra OmkAra sadana rArA

bhAgavata priya bAga brOvavayya tyAgarAjanuta rArA

Meaning: (Thyagaraja Vaibhavam: http://thyagaraja.sulekha.com/blog/post/2007/08/thyagaraja-vaibhavam-23.htm):

Gist

O Slayer of demons mura and khara! O Lord raghu nandana! O Moon born in the Ocean of the Solar dynasty! O Lord of limitless prowess who nourishes the Universe! O Saviour of gajEndra (elephant)! O Prince! O Supreme Lord abiding in the praNava! O Lord who is loved by the great devotees! O Lord praised by this tyAgarAja!

Please come quickly as my company in front, back and on both sides. I do not find anywhere a charm like that of Yours! Please come wielding kOdaNDa. Please come along with lakSmaNa (son of sumitrA). Please protect me well.

Word-by-word Meaning

P: O Slayer (hara) of demons mura and khara! Please come (rArA) as my company (tODai) in front (mundu), back (venuka) and on both (iru) (venukayiru) sides (pakkala).

A: O Lord raghu nandana! I do not find (gAna) anywhere (endu) a charm (andamu) like (vale) that of Yours (nI) (nIyandamu)!

O Slayer of demons mura and khara! Please come (rArA) quickly (vEgamE) as my company in front, back and on both sides.

C1: O Moon (candra) born in the Ocean (abdhi) of the Solar – the terrible (caNDa) Sun (bhaskara) - dynasty (kula) (kulAbdhi)! Please come (rArA) wielding (pANiyai) (literally holding in hand) kOdaNDa;

O Lord of limitless (amita) prowess (parAkrama) who nourishes (golucu) the Universe (aNDa)! Please come (rArA) along with (sahituDai) (sahituDaiyamita) lakSmaNa – son of sumitrA (saumitri);

O Slayer of demons mura and khara! Please come as my company in front, back and on both sides.

C2 O Saviour (rakSaka) of gajEndra – the elephant (gaja)! O Prince (rAja kumAra)! O Supreme Lord abiding (sadana) in the praNava (OMkAra)! Please come (rArA);

O Lord (ayya) who is loved (priya) by the great devotees (bhAgavata)! Please protect (brOvu) (brOvavayya) me well (bAga); O Lord praised (nuta) by this tyAgarAja! Please come (rArA).

O Slayer of demons mura and khara! Please come as my company in front, back and on both sides.

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Maayaateetha Swaroopini

Ragam: Mayamalavagowlai (15th melakartha raga)

ARO: S R1 G3 M1 P D1 N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 D1 P M1 G3 R1 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Ponnaiah Pillai

Lyrics: karnatik.com

Meaning: PR Ramachander (http://translationsofsomesongsofcarnticmusic.blogspot.in/2015/03/mayatheetha-swaroopini.html )

Version: Ram Kaushik (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhf_ocMd280 )

Pallavi

Mayaa Atheetha Swaroopini Nannu brovave

Maha Thripura Sundari Sankari Gowri

samaashTi caraNam

Mayamalava gowla desha muna,

Mahimagala doralarchinchu muniswari,

Kayajuni vairiki prana kaanthaa Brahadheeswari ,

Kripa seya valenu maa Guru guha swamiki ne dasudaithi

Meaning: (Courtesy: PR Ramachander)

Oh Goddess whose form (“swaroopini”) is beyond (“ateeta”) illusion (“maya”), Please protect (“Brovave”) me (“Nannu”). Oh great (“maha”) beauty (“Sundari”) of Tripura, Oh Gowri, the consort of Shankara (“shankari”) !

In the land (“desha muna”) of Mayamalavagowla, Oh Goddess you are worshipped by Lords (“doralarchinchu muniswari”), by chanting your greatness (“mahima-gala”),

Oh great Goddess (“brahadeeshwari”) who is life like (“prana”) consort (“kantha”) of the enemy (“vairiki”) of God of love (Bodiless one - Kayajuni)

Please show your mercy (“kripa seya valenu”). I am (“ne”) the servant (“dasudaithi”) of the teacher Lord (“swamiki”) Subramanya (“guru guha”)

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Meru Samana

Ragam: Mayamalavagowla (15th Mela)

ARO: S R G M P D N S || AVA: S N D P M G R S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: M.N. Subramanyam

Pallavi:

Meru Samana Dheera Varada Raghuveera Juthaamu Rara Maha (meru-)

Anupallavi

Saarasaara Oyaarapu Nadalanu Neeradha Kaanthini Nitivini Maha (meru-)

Charanam

Alakala Muddhunu Thilakapu Theerunu

Thalluku Jekkulache Dhanaru Nemmomuna

Galamuna Shobillu Kanaka Bhushanamula

Dalitha Durmaanava Tyaagarajaarchita

Meaning: (TK Govinda Rao’s book)

Raghuvira! Firm and inviolable like (“samana”) the Mount Maha Meru! Bestower of boons (“Varada”)! Pray come (“raara”)!

Let us feast our eyes (“juthaamu” or “nitivini”) on your emerald (“neeradha”) hue (“kaanthini”), your majestic (“saarasaara”) and stately(“oyaarapu”) gait (“nadalanu”).

Your lovely tresses (“alakala muddhunu”), sporting ever the beautiful Kasturi Tilaka (“thilakapu theerunu”) on your forehead, your blossoming cheeks (“dhanaru nemmomuna”), effulgent countenance (“galamuna shobillu”) and the dangling gold (“kanaka”) necklaces (“bhushanamula”) adorning your bosom. Destroyer of the wicked (“dalitha durmaanava”)! Give us the privilege, the blessing, the rare good fortune of watching this grand spectacle (“tyagarajaarchita”).

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murugA murugA

Ragam: Saveri (15th Melakartha Janyam)

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Periaswamy Thooran

Version: M.S. Subbalakshmi

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Meanings Courtesy: Ravi Shankar:http://rasikas.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=9277

Pallavi:

murugA murugA enrAl urugAdO unran uLLam

varuvAi varuvAi enrAl parivODu vArAyO

Anupallavi:

orukAl urai sheidAlum un pAdam ninaindAlum

aruLE tandiDum kandA allum paghalum nAn

Charanam:

ariyAdu nAn sheida pizhaiyAl nI veruttAyO anbE vaDivam koNDa azhagA nI shinandAyO

shiriyEn en kuraiyellAm poruttE aruL sheivAi shendil mAnagar vAzhum dEvAdi dEvanE

Meanings Courtesy: Ravi Shankar: (http://rasikas.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=9277)

Even as I utter (“enrAl”) the words 'murugA, murugA' will your (“unran”) heart (“uLLam”) not melt (“urugAdO”)? And, even as I welcome you and request your presence (“varuvAi varuvAi enrAl”), will you not come (“vArAyO”) to me with pleasure/delight/care (“parivODu”)?

Even if perchance (“orukAl”) I have been negligent (“kuRai SeidAlum”) in my duties toward you, Oh Lord who has conquered his senses (“kandA”), who showers (“tandiDum”) grace (“aruLE”) endlessly, isn't is enough if I (“nAn”) were to merely think (“ninaindAlum”) of your (“un”) feet (“pAdam”) and call out your name day (“pagalum”) and night (“allum”) to be saved?

Oh handsome (“azhagA”) embodiment (“vaDivam koNDa”) of love (“anbE”)! My Lord did you (“nI”) despise (“veruttAyO”) me for the innumerable sins/mistakes (“pizhiagaL”) that I (“nAn”) may have unknowingly (“ariyAdu”) committed (“Seida”) and become irritated/angry (“sinandAyO”) with me? Oh Lord (“dEvanE”) of lords (“dEvAdi”), residing (“vAzhum”) in the mighty (“mA”) town (“nagar”) of tiruccendUr (“sendil”), I humbly request that you patiently tolerate (“poruttE”) my (“en”) inadequacies/deficiencies (“kuraiyellAm”) and shower your grace (“aruL SeivAi”) on me, for I am but a small and destitute individual (“SiriyEn”)!

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nAda sudhA rasamb(i)lanu

Ragam: Arabhi { 29th Melakartha Shankarabharanam Janyam}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabhi

ARO: S R2 M1 P D2 Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N3 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Lyrics & Meanings Courtesy: Tyagaraja Vaibhavam http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/04/thyagaraja-kriti-nada-sudha-rasam-raga.html

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Pallavi:

nAda sudhA rasamb(i)lanu

nar(A)kRti(y)AyE manasA

Anupallavi

vEda purAN(A)gama

SAstr(A)dulak(A)dhAramau (nAda)

CharaNam

svaramul(A)runn(o)kaTi ghaNTalu

vara rAgamu kOdaNDamu

dura naya dESyamu tri guNamu

nirata gati SaramurA

sarasa sangati sandarbhamu gala giramulurA

dhara bhajana bhAgyamurA

tyAgarAju sEvincu (nAda)

Meaning Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/04/thyagaraja-kriti-nada-sudha-rasam-raga.html

P: O My Mind (manasA)! The nectarine (sudhA) juice (rasambu) called nAda has assumed (AyE) (literally become) a human (nara) form (AkRti) (narAkRtiyAyE) here (ilanu) (rasambilanu) (literally Earth) (as SrI rAma).

A: O My Mind! The nectarine juice called nAda which is the prop (AdhAramau) of vEdas, epics (purANa), Agamas and SAstras etc. (Adulaku) (SastrAdulakAdhAramau), has assumed a human form here (as SrI rAma).

P: Seven (Arunnu okaTi) (literally six plus one) svaras (svaramulu) (svaramulArunnokaTi) are the bells (of the bow kOdaNDa);

sacred (vara) rAga (rAgamu) is the bow kOdaNDa (kOdaNDamu);

dura naya and dESya (dESyamu) are the three (tri) strands of the bow string (guNamu);

steady (nirata) pace (tempo) (gati) is (are) the arrow(s) (Saramu) (SaramurA);

sweet (sarasa) thematic variations (sangati) are the words (giramulu) (spoken by the Lord) (giramulurA) appropriate to the occasion (sandarbhamu gala);

chanting the names (bhajana) of the Lord (dhara) (literally one who wields – kOdaNDa) is a fortune (bhAgyamurA);

O My Mind! The nectarine juice called nAda worshipped (sEvincu) by this tyAgarAja (tyAgarAju), has assumed a human form here (as SrI rAma).

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Nada Tanumanisham

Raagam: Chittaranjani (22nd mela janyam)

Aa: S R2 G2 M1 P D2 N2

Av: N2 D2 P M1 G2 R2 S

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyaagaraaja

Version: Neyveli Santhanagopalan

Pallavi

Naada Tanumanisham Shankaram

Namaami Me Manasaa Shirasaa

Anupallavi

Modakara Nigamottama Saama

Vedasaaram Vaaram Vaaram

Charanam

Sadyojaataadi Pancha Vaktraja

Sarigamapadhani Vara Saptaswara

Vidyaalolam Vidalitha Kaalam

Vimala Hrudaya Tyaagaraaja Paalam

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s book)

Let my mind (“manasaa”) and head (“shirasaa”) forever surrender (“namaami me”) to Lord Shankara - Bestower of auspiciousness - the embodiment (“tanumanisham”) of Naada, the primeval sound.

To Him, the essence ("saaram") of blissful Samaveda, the best of the vedas ("nigamottama"), I bow every time ("vaaram vaaram"). To Him who delights ("lolam") in the art ("vidya") of the seven ("sapta") musical notes ("svara") Sa-Ri-Ga-Ma-Pa-Dha-Ni-; born of His five ("pancha") faces ("vaktra") SADYOJAATA (i.e. Aghora, Tat Purusha, Eeshaana and Vaamadeva), who is the destroyer ("vidhalitha") of Kaala. He is the protector ("paalam") of the flawless ("vimala hrudaya") Tyaagaraaja I offer my repeated prostrations.

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Nadopasana

Raagam: Begada (29th melakartha Shankarabharanam Janyam)

ARO: S G₃ R₂ G₃ M₁ P D₂ P Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₁ G₃ R₂ S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyaagaraaja

Version: Neyveli Santhanagopalan

Meaning Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/06/thyagaraja-kriti-nadopasana-raga-begada.html

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Pallavi

nAda upAsanacE Sankara nArAyaNa vidhulu velasiri O manasA

Anupallavi

vEda-uddhArulu vEda-atItulu viSvamu-ella niNDi-uNDE vAralu (nAda)

Charanam:

mantra-Atmulu yantra tantra-Atmulu mari

manvantaramulu-ennO kala vAralu

tantrI laya svara rAga vilOlulu

tyAgarAja vandyulu svatantrulu (nAda)

Meaning: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/06/thyagaraja-kriti-nadopasana-raga-begada.html

O My Mind (manasA)! Lords Sankara, nArAyaNa and brahmA (vidhi) (vidhulu) are effulgent (velasiri) because of (cE) worship of (or meditation on) (upAsana) nAdA (nAdOpAsanacE).

O My Mind! Lords Sankara, nArAyaNa and brahmA -

sustainers (or redeemers) (uddhArulu) of vEdAs (vEdOddhArulu),

who are beyond the ken (atItulu) of vEdAs (vEdAtItulu), and

who pervade (niNDi uNDE vAralu) (niNDiyuNDE) the whole (ella) Universe (viSvamu) (viSvamella) –

are effulgent because of worship of (or meditation on) nAda.

O My Mind! Lords Sankara, nArAyaNa, and brahmA -

the essence (Atmulu) of sacred syllables (mantra) (mantrAtmulu),

the essence (Atmulu) of mystical diagrams (yantra) and magical and mystical formularies (tantra) (tantrAtmulu),

who exist through (kala vAralu) many (ennO) aeons (manvantaramulu) (manvantaramulennO), as also (mari),

experts (vilOlulu) in stringed (tantrI) and percussion (laya) instruments and (vocal music) svara and rAga,

those saluted (vandyulu) by this tyAgarAja and

other self-regulated (svatantrulu) –

are effulgent because of worship of (or meditation on) nAda.

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s book)

The Trinity -- Shankara, Naaraayana and Vidhi (Brahma) - outshine (“velasiri”) the other Gods thanks to their Saadhana of Naada -- divine Omkaara, a facet of you as Brahman.

They could uphold (“uddharulu”) the Vedas and transcend (“atheethulu”) them. They (“vaarulu”) pervade(“nindiyunde”) the Universe (“viswamella”).

(On the strength of Naadopaasana), they (“athmulu”) acquired immense occult powers. They have the form of Mantra, Yantra and Tantras. They have an extraordinary long span of life comprising of Manus many life-spans (Manvantaras). They delight in vocal and instrumental (“tantri”) music. They are worshipped (“vandyulu”) by Tyaagaraaja. They are free souls (“swatantrulu”) not bound by anybody’s commands. .

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namO namO raghukula

Ragam: Nattai (36th Mela janya ragam)

ARO: S R3 G3 M1 P D3 N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 P M1 G3 M R3 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Annamacharya

Version: M S Subbalakshmi

Lyrics Courtesy: Sangeetha Sudha (Damodara Rao Dasu)

Link: http://www.sangeetasudha.org/annamacharya/index.html

Pallavi:

namO namO raghu kula nAyaka divija vandya namO namO Sankara nagaja nuta ||

Charanam 1:

vihita dharma pAlaka veera daSaradha rAma gagana vAsinee tATaka mardana

ahalya SApa mOchana asura kula bhanjana sahaja viswAmitra savana rakshaka ||

Charanam 2:

hara kOdanDa hara sitAnganA vallabha khara dooshanAri vAli garvApaha

taraNi tanoojAdi taru chara pAlaka Saradhi langhana kruta soumitri samEta ||

Charanam 3:

biruda rAvaNa SirO bhEdaka vibhishaNa varada sAkEta pura vAsa rAghava

nirupama Sri venkaTa nilaya nija nagara pura vihAra punDarikAksha ||

Meaning:

In this song Annamacharya prays to Lord Rama narrating his great deeds of punishing the wicked and protecting the pious.

Salutations (“namO namO”) to the hero (“nAyaka”) of the Raghu dynasty (“raghu kula”)

who is bowed (“vandya”) to by Devatas (“divija”). Salutations to Rama who is worshipped (“nuta”) by Parvati (“nagaja”) and Parameswara (“Sankara”).

He is the protector (“pAlaka”) of Dharma (“vihita dharma”). He is the heroic (“veera”) son of Dasaradha. He is the destroyer (“mardana”) of the demoness Tataki that lived (“vAsinee”) in the sky (“gagana”). He dispelled (“mOchana”) Ahalya's curse (“SApa”). He is the annihilator (“bhanjana”) of the demons' race (“kula”). He is the protector (“rakshaka”) of Viswamitra's Yagnam (“savana”) -vedic sacrifice. Salutations to Him (“namO namO”).

He lifted (“hara”) Siva"s (“hara”) bow (“kOdanDa”) and became the lord (“vallabha”) of Sita. He is the enemy (“Ari”) of Khara and Dooshana. He dispelled (“-Apaha”) the pride (“garva-”) of Vali and protected (“pAlaka”) Sugriva(“taraNi tanoojAdi”) the king of monkeys. He built (“kruta”) the bridge (“langhana”) across the sea (“Saradhi”). He was along with (“samEta”) his brother Lakshmana (“soumitri”).

He earned eternal fame (“SirO bhEdaka”) by destroying (“biruda”) Ravana and blessing (“varada”) Vibhishana. He lives (“vAsa”) in Saketapuram and is unparalleled (“nirupama”). He dwells (“vihAra”) in all splendour at the abode (“nilaya”) of the lotus eyed (“punDarikAksha”) Sri Venkatapati. Salutatios to Him (“namO namO”).

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nArada gAna lOla

Ragam: Atana { 29th Melakartha Shankarabharanam Janyam}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atana

ARO: S R₂ M₁ P N₂ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₁ P G₃ R₂ S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Lyrics & Meanings Courtesy: Tyagaraja Vaibhavam http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/04/thyagaraja-kriti-narada-gana-raga.html

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Pallavi:

nArada gAna lOla nata jana paripAla

Anupallavi:

nIrada sama nIla nirupama guNa SIla (nArada)

caraNam:

nIvu lEka(y)E tanuvulu niratamugA naDucunu

nIvu lEka(y)E taruvulu nikkamugA molucunu

nIvu lEka(y)E vAnalu nityamugA kuriyunu

nIvu lEka tyAgarAju nI guNamulan(e)Tu pADunu (nArada)

Meaning Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/04/thyagaraja-kriti-narada-gana-raga.html

P: O Lord who enjoys (lOla) the songs (gAna) of sage nArada! O Nourisher (paripAla) of those (jana) who supplicate (nata)!

A: O Dark-blue-hued (nIla) like (sama) the rain cloud (nIrada)! O Lord with peerless (nirupama) virtuous (guNa) disposition (SIla)!

O Lord who enjoys the songs of sage nArada! O Nourisher of those who supplicate!

Without (lEka) You (nIvu) which (E) (lEkayE) body (tanuvulu) (literally bodies) would ever (niratamugA) move about (naDucunu) (literally walk)?

Without (lEka) You (nIvu) which (E) (lEkayE) tree (taruvulu) (literally trees) would ever grow (molucunu) so resolutely (nikkamugA)?

Without (lEka) You (nIvu) how (E) (literally which) (lEkayE) rains (vAnalau) would fall (kuriyunu) unfailingly (nityamugA)?

Without (lEka) You (nIvu) how (eTu) would this tyAgarAja (tyAgarAju) sing (pADunu) your (nI) praises (guNamulanu) (literally qualities) guNamulaneTu)?

O Lord who enjoys the songs of sage nArada! O Nourisher of those who supplicate!

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Pallavi:

nAnATi batuku nATakamu

kAnaka kannati kaivalyamu

Charanam 1

puTTuTayu nijamu pOvuTayu nijamu

naTTa naTimi pani nATakamu

yeTTa neduTagaladI prapaNcamu

kaTTagaTapaTiti kaivalyamu

Charanam2:

kuTicEdannamu Shoka cuTTeDidi

NaTu mantrapu pani nATakamu

voDigaTTu konina vubhayakarmulu

gaTidATinapuDE kaivalyamu

Charanam3:

tekadu pApamu tIradu puNyamu

naki naki kAlamu nATakamu

yeguvane ShRI vEnkaTEShvaru Telika

gakhanamu mItiti kaivalyamu

Meaning: http://www.annamayyakeerthanalu.in/2011/09/lyrics-of-annamacharya-keerthana-nanati.html

***This day to day (nAnATi) life (batuku) is a drama (nATakamu)

What is seen yet not seen clearly (kAnaka kannadi exactly means something which is seen yet not seen; for instance an object at a far off distance) is liberation/salvation (kaivalyamu)***

To be born (puTTuTayu) is truth (nijamu), to die (pOvuTayu literal meaning is to go; to leave) is truth. All the work (pani) in between these two (naTTanaDimi) is a drama. That which is right in front (yeTTa neduTagaladI) is the world (prapaNcamu). That which is the ultimate last (kaTTakaDapaTidi) is liberation.

To partake/relish (kuDicEdi) rice/food (annamu), to wrap around (cuTTeDidi) a cloth/saree (kOka), this conjured-in-the-middle (naDamantrapu) work (pani) is a drama. When one crosses beyond (gaDidATinapuDE) the above mentioned dual duties (vubhayakarmulu) only then there is liberation.

takadu - does not get cut

papamu - sin

tiradu - no completion of ; not enough of

punyamu - good deeds

naki naki - is something to laugh about (in tamil : 'nagai' - to be laughed at)

kalamu - time ; because of time; bound by time

natakamu - drama

yeguvane - the one who is a higher place; the only higher place

Shri vengateshvaru - Lord Sri Venkateswara

gaganamu - akasam; sky; the universe

mididi - beyond the skies and the universe

kaivalyamu - salvation/ liberation

(Our sins don't dwindle. Our good deeds don't extend. In between these, we do something and that is the much laughable drama. Beyond these there is one and only one Lord Sri Venkateshwara. Beyond the universe He is there and that is where the liberation is)

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NeeMathiSalaka

Ragam: Ananda Bhairavi (20 janyam)

(ARO: S G R G M P D P S || AVA: S N D P M G R S ||)

Talam: Adi

Composer: Kavi Mathruboddaya

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

Pallavi:

Nee Mathi Salaka nannu Brochuda (nee)

Nemamma Shankari Amba

Anupallavi:

Soma shekharuni raani vaina

Sugandhi (Kunthalaamba) Sundaramba Maayamma

Charanam

Thalli Thandri Guru Daivamu Neevami

Kellaya Kuni Sadaa Bhajiyuni

Kullamu Ninnu Maravaka Bhajavinche

Omkarini Tripurasundari

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Narayana Ninna Namada

Ragam: Shuddha Dhanyasi (22nd Melakartha Janyam)

ARO: S G2 M1 P N2 P S ||

AVA: S N2 P M1 G2 S ||

Talam: Khanda Chapu

Composer: Purandara Dasa

Version: MS Subbalakshmi (Youtube Link)

Meanings: (Courtesy PR Ramachander: http://translationsofsomesongsofcarnticmusic.blogspot.in/2011/01/narayana-ninna.html )

pallavi

nArAyaNA ninna nAmada smaraNeya sArAmrtavenna nAligege barali

caraNam 1

kUDuvAgali nintADuvAgali matte hADuvAgali haridAGuvAgali

khOTi vinOdadi nOdade nA balu mADida pApa biTTOTi hOgO hAge

caraNam 2

UrigE hOgali UroLagirali kAraNArtangaLella kAdirali

vArija nAbha nara sArathi sannuta sAri sArigE nA bEsaradhAge

caraNam 3

hasividdAgali hasivilladAgali rasakasi irali haruSirali

vasudEvAtmaka shishupAlakSaya asurAntaka ninna hesaru mareyadhAgE

caraNam 4

kaSTadallirali utkrSTadallirali eSTAdare matikeTTirali

krSna krSNa endu shiSyaru pELuva aSTAkSara mahA mantrada nAmava

caraNam 5

kanasiLoLAgali kanavaLikAgali manasu koTTirali munidirali

janakajApati ninna caraNa kamalavanu manasiLoLage omme nenesikoLLO hAge

caraNam 6

jvara bandAgali caLi bandAgali maraLi maraLi mattE naDuguvAgAgali

hari nArAyaNa durita nivAraNanendu iruLu hagalu ninna smarane mareyadhAge

caraNam 7

santata hari ninna sAsira nAmavu antarangada oLagirisi

entO purandara viThala rAyane antya kAladalli cintisOhAgE

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Narasimha Mamava

Ragam: Aarabhi (29th Mela Janyam):

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabhi

ARO: S R2 M1 P D2 S ||

AVA: S N3 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Khanda Chapu (Jhampa)

Composer: Swati Tirunal

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer (Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvZ_Indr4LY)

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Pallavi:

Narasimha Mamava Bhagavan Nityam

Anupallavi:

Hara-virincha-vasava-nutha Saurya-sindho

Athirabhasanihathasura Dinabandho

Charanams:

[Kanaka Kasipu Vanadava Bodhakara Deva Mahanubhava Sanakadi Munijana Sarana Pavithra Janataribhayagatra Saranetra. Vitathakesarahatha Sarabhajala Visvanayaka Bhaktha Varada Athimatravinaya Prahladasamoda Nathapadamalavedatathi Geethabhedha]

Karadritha Sitahethiyatha Bhoori Kalushavaridha Kulajatha Bharitha Kriparasa Paripalithebha Paramangalasobha Pankajanabha

MEANING:

Oh Lord (“Bhagavan”) NARASIMHA! Please protect (“ava”) me (“maam”) always (“nityam”).

You are the ocean (“sindho”) of heroism (“Saurya”), being worshipped (“nuta”) by SIVA (“hara”), BRAHMA (“virincha”) and INDRA (“vasava”). You annihilate (“bhasa-nihata”) the demons (“asura”) with lightning speed (“athira”) and you are the friend (“bandho”) of the dejected (“dina”) ones.

***You are to HIRANYAKASIPU what the fire is to the forest. You are the source of all knowledge; your glory is infinite. You are the sacred one, you are the refuge to sages like SANAKA and others. You possess a ferocious form which creates fear in the hearts of enemies. Your eyes resemble the lotus petal.

You vanquished a host of demons with your outflowing mane. You are the beloved of devotees and the Lord of the world. With great humility and ardent passion, PRAHLADA worships your feet. Your glory is sung by veda-s. oh eternal one!***

You sport sharp weapons (“sitahethiyatha”) in your hands (“Kara-drutha”). You disperse the sins (“kalusha-varidha”) of your devotees (“kula-jatha”) just as the wind disperses the clouds (“bharitha”).

You personify compassion (“Krupa-rasa”). You saved GAJENDRA (“paripali-thebha”).

Oh PANKAJANABHA! You shine gloriously (“sobha”) with supreme auspiciousness (“Parama-mangala”).

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Nee Bhajana

Ragam: Naayaki (22nd Mela Janyam)

Aro: S R2 M1 P D2 N2 D2 P S ||

Ava: S N2 , D2 P M1 R2 G2 , R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

Pallavi:

Nee Bhajana Gaana Rasikulane Nendugaanaraa Raamaa!

Anupallavi:

Sribhava Sarojaasanaadi Saachi Manooramana Vandya Ilalo

Charanams:

Saguna Nirgunapu Nijadabbaralanu

Shanmatamula Marmamashta Siddhula

Vagalu Jupa Santa Silli Gantini

Varaanana Tyagaraaja Vinuta!

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s Book)

O Rama! Tell me where (“nendu”) I (“ne”) can come across (“gaanara”) men(“rasikula”) in this world who involve themselves heart and soul in singing (“gaana”) your (“nee”) glory (“bhajana”).

You are worshipped (“vandya”) by exalted (“ilalo”) divinities like Lakshmi (“sri”), Siva (“bhava”), Brahma (“sarojaasana”), Indra, the spouse (“manoramana”) of Sachi Devi and other (“aadi”) celestials.

You have explained to me with wonderful clarity the mystery (“nijadabbaralanu”) behind worship of the transcendental god-head and of the Almighty with (“saguna”) and without form (“nirguna”). You have revealed(“jupa”) to me the secret behind the doctrines of six (“shan”) creeds (“mathamula”) and hollowness and myth (“vagalu”) of the so-called SIDDHIs (supernatural (“marmaasta”) powers) which only serve to bloat the ego (“santa silli”) and distance one (“gantani”) from the the real quest.

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Needayarada

Ragam: Vasanthabhairavi (14th Janyam)

ARO: S R1 G3 M1 D1 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 M1 P M1 G3 R1 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer (YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UWoYlMFq5g )

Meaning Courtesy: Thiagaraja Vaibhavam, http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/03/thyagaraja-kriti-nee-daya-raadaa-raga.html

Pallavi:

Ni Daya Rada

Anupallavi:

Kadane Varevaru Kalyana Rama

Charanam

[Nannu Brocuvarilanu nade Teliya

Inavamsa tilaka! Nikinta Tamasama

Annitikadhikarivani Ne Bogadite

Mannincite Nidu Mahimaku Takkuva]

Ramarama Rama! Tygaraja Hrt Sadana!

Namadi Talladillaga Nyayama ? Vegame

Meaning (Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam)

Won’t Your (nI) mercy (daya) descend (rAdA) (literally come) on me?

O Auspicious (kalyANa) Lord rAma! Who is there (vAru evaru) (vArevaru) to object - say (anE) ‘no’ (kAdu) (kAdanE)?

Won’t Your mercy descend on me?

O Lord rAma! O Lord rAma! O Lord rAma! O Resident (sadana) in the heart (hRt) (hRt-sadana) of this tyAgarAja!

My (nA) mind (madi) is perplexed (tallaDille); is it fair (nyAyamA)? Won’t Your mercy descend on me quickly (vEgamE)?

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Pallavi:

nIla kaNThaM bhajE(a)haM satataM

nIrajAsanAdi nutam

Anupallavi:

bAla kucAmbA sahitaM bAla candra sEvitaM

SIla guru guha pUjitaM SrI kadamba vana nAtham

caraNam:

akshaya rUpAkhaNDa kAvErI tIrOttarAbhimukhaM

panca mukhaM rakshita bhakta pramukhaM

nakshatrESa SEkharam

nAma rUpa vicitra-tara daksha-taraM

ISvaraM kEdAra gauLa priya-karaM

Madhyama kAla sAhityam:

dakshiNa kASI puraM daNDita kAma tripuraM

dakshAdhvara haraM haraM dayA-karaM kamala karam

Meaning: Courtesy: Guru Guha Vaibhavam http://guru-guha.blogspot.com/2008/01/dikshitar-kriti-neela-kantham-bhajeham.html

P: bhajE ahaM - I worship

satataM - forever,

nIla kaNThaM - the blue-throated one,

nIrajAsanAdi nutam - the one extolled by Brahma (the lotus-seated),

bAla kucAmbA sahitaM - the one in the company of Goddess Balakucamba,

bAla candra sEvitaM - the one served by the crescent moon (as his crest ornament),

SIla guru guha pUjitaM - the one worshipped by the virtuous Guruguha,

SrI kadamba vana nAtham - the lord of the forest of Kadamba trees

akshaya rUpa - the undiminishing one,

akhaNDa kAvErI tIra uttara abhimukhaM - the one seated facing north, on the banks of the Akhanda (broad) Kaveri river,

panca mukhaM - the five-faced one,

rakshita bhakta pramukhaM - the one who protected the foremost among devotees,

nakshatra- ISa SEkharam - the one whose crown is the moon (lord of the stars),

nAma rUpa vicitra-tara daksha-taraM - the one cleverly manifest as manifold names and forms,

ISvaraM - the sovereign ruler,

kEdAra gauLa priya-karaM - the one who finds Kedara Gaula Raga agreeable,

dakshiNa kASI puraM - the one whose abode is famed as the Southern Kashi city,

daNDita kAma tripuraM - the one who censured Manmatha and the Tripuras,

daksha adhvara haraM - the annihilator of Daksha’s sacrifice,

haraM - the destroyer,

dayA-karaM - the merciful one,

kamala karam - the one who hands are (lovely) like lotuses.

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nidhi cAla sukhamA

Ragam: Kalyani { 65th Melakartha Ragam}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalyani_(raga)

ARO: S R₂ G₃ M₂ P D₂ N₃ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₂ G₃ R₂ S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: T. Rukmini

Lyrics & Meanings Courtesy: Tyagaraja Vaibhavam http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/09/thyagaraja-kriti-nidhi-chala-sukhama.html

Youtube Class / Lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJtepl3hRQA

MP3 Class / Lesson: http://www.shivkumar.org/music/nidhichala-class.mp3

Pallavi:

nidhi cAla sukhamA rAmuni

sannidhi sEva sukhamA nijamuga palku manasA

Anupallavi

dadhi navanIta kshIramulu ruciyO

dASarathi dhyAna bhajana sudhA rasamu ruciyO (nidhi)

caraNam

dama Samam(a)nu gangA snAnamu sukhamA

kardama dur-vishaya kUpa snAnamu sukhamA

mamata bandhana yuta nara stuti sukhamA

su-mati tyAgarAja nutuni kIrtana sukhamA (nidhi)

Meaning Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/09/thyagaraja-kriti-nidhi-chala-sukhama.html

P: O My Mind (manasA)! Tell me (palku) truthfully (nijamuga) whether wealth (nidhi) is very (cAla) comforting (sukhamA) or the service (sEva) in the holy presence (sannidhi) of Lord SrI rAma (rAmuni) comforting (sukhamA)?

A: Are curd (dadhi), fresh butter (navanIta) and milk (kshIramu) etc. (kshIramulu) tasty (ruciyO) or the nectarine (sudhA) juice (rasamu) of meditation (dhyAna) and bhajana of Lord rAma - son of King daSaratha (dASarathi) - tasty (ruciyO)?

O My Mind! Tell me truthfully whether wealth is very comforting or the service in the holy presence of Lord SrI rAma comforting?

C: Is a bath (snAnamu) in the (holy) river ganga called (anu) (practice of) self control (dama) and tranquility (Sama) (Samamanu) comforting (sukhamA) or

is a bath (snAnamu) in the water of well (kUpa) called the filthy (kardama) evil natured objects of senses (dur-vishaya) comforting (sukhamA)?

is extolling (stuti) humans (nara) bound by (bandhana yuta) (literally with the fetter of) egotism (mamata) comforting (sukhamA) or

is singing songs (kIrtana) of the pure minded (su-mati) Lord praised (nuta) (nutuni) by this tyAgarAja comforting (sukhamA)?

O My Mind! Tell me truthfully whether wealth is very comforting or the service in the holy presence of Lord Sri rAma comforting?.

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Neevadane Gana

Ragam: Saaranga (65th Melakartha Mecha Kalyani Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Janya_ragas

AROHANA: S R₂ G₃ M₂ P D₂ N₃ Ṡ ||

AVAROHANA: Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₂ R₂ G₃ M₁ R₂ Ṡ ||

Talam: Khanda Chapu (Jhampa)

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4Afum2Hvag)

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/10/thyagaraja-kriti-neevaada-ne-gaana-raga.html

YouTube Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9b0IVeUvgk

Audio MP3 Class: http://www.shivkumar.org/music/neevadanegana-class.mp3

Pallavi:

nIvADa nE gAna nikhila lOka nidAna

nimisham(O)rva kalanA

Anupallavi:

dEv(A)di dEva bhU-dEva vara paksha

rAjIv(A)ksha sAdhu jana jIvana sanAtana (nI)

caraNam:

satyambu nityambu samaramuna Sauryambu

atyanta rUpambu amita balamu

nity(O)tsavambu kala nIku nija dAsuD(a)ni

1tathyambu palku SrI tyAgarAj(A)rcita (nI)

Meaning Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/10/thyagaraja-kriti-neevaada-ne-gaana-raga.html

In the kRti ‘nIvADa nE gAna’ – rAga sAranga (tALa jhampa), SrI tyAgarAja wants affirmation of the Lord that he is His true devotee.

P: O Original Cause (nidAna) of entire (nikhila) worlds (lOka)! Can (kalanA) I bear (Orva) even for a moment (nimishamu) (nimishamOrva) (literally minute) (the thought of) myself (nE) not being (gAna) Yours (nIvADa)?

A: O Ancient Lord (Adi dEva) of even celestials (dEva) (dEvAdi)! O Lord who is on the side (paksha) of blessed (vara) brAhmaNas (bhU-dEva)! O Lotus (rAjIva) Eyed (aksha) (rAjIvAksha)!

O Livelihood (jIvana) of the pious (sAdhu jana)! O Eternal One (sanAtana)!

O Original Cause of entire worlds! Can I bear even for a moment (the thought of) myself not being Yours?

C: O Lord (SrI) worshipped (arcita) by this tyAgarAja (tyAgarAjArcita)! Please utter (palku) ‘tathAstu’ (tathyambu) (literally true) that (ani) ‘I am true (nija) servant (dAsuDu) (dAsuDani) to You (nIku) (dAsuDani) having attributes (kala) of –

eternal (nityambu) adherence to truth (satyambu), valour (Sauryambu) in the battle (samaramuna), exceedingly (atyanta) beautiful form (rUpambu), limitless (amita) might (balamu), and (causing) unceasing (nitya) (literally ever) joy (utsavambu) (nityOtsavambu) (to the devotees).

O Original Cause of entire worlds! Can I bear even for a moment (the thought of) myself not being Yours?

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Ninne Nera Nammi

Ragam: Panthuvarali (Kamavardhini): 51st Melakartha

*Aro: S R1 G3 M2 P D1 N3 S

Ava: S N3 D1 P M2 G3 R1 S*

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: D.K. Pattammal

Pallavi:

Ninne Nera Namminaanuraa O Ramaa Raamayya

Anupallavi:

Anni Kallalanucu Adi Paadi Vedi(thi) Pannagashayana Ne Chinna Tanamu Naade

Charanam:

Veda Shaastra Puraana Vidyalache Bheda Vaadamula Deeraka Bhramayu Vaarala Juchi

Meaning: (From T.K. Govinda Rao’s Book and www.karnatik.com):

Rama! I fully placed my faith (“nammi” - have faith, trust) in you (“ninne”) alone.

I realized that worldly (“anni”) happiness is a mirage (“kallala” – untruth), so I engaged myself in singing (“padi” – sing) your glory and praying (“vedi” - pray ) for your grace while dancing (“adi” - dance) to the rhythmic chanting of your names, ever since my (“nade” – mine) childhood.

Oh, you who recline (“shayana”) on the serpent couch (“pannaga”), observing (“juchi”) men (“vaarala”) who are caught in the web (“bhrama” - error illusion, desire ) of eternal (“deeraka”) arguments and disputes (“bheda vaadamula”) despite their proficiency (“vidyalache”) in the Vedas and Epics (“shastra”, “purana”)). They waste their time in fruitless exercises and waste precious time.

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nIvaNTi deivamunu

Ragam: Thodi {8th Melakartha}

ARO: S R1 G2 M1 P D1 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R1 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Hyderabad Brothers

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Meanings Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam

Pallavi:

nIvaNTi deivamunu shaDAnana nE nendu gAnarA

Anupallavi:

bhAvinci cUDa gAni brahmapuri nilaya girija tanaya

Charanam:

1: sari bAluratO kailAsa girini shubhAkrititO nADaganu verapu lEka prANavArthamu

tAnanu vidhini kOpaginci saraguna nava vIrulandoka kinkaruni gani mummAru

selavinci surulu mura purArulu vini meccaga varusa gAnu shrSTi shakti nosagina

2: hari harAdulaku dikpAlula kala shashi sUryalaku mari vidyAdharulaku

brahmANDamuna vElayu virAdulaku taramu gAka ninnu jatagUDi sharaNanagA vini

sairincaka parama drOhi yaina shUra padmAsuruni kIrtigAnu garvamanacina

3: mArakOTulandu kalgina shrngAramella indumukha nI konagOrunu bOlune

aTuvaNTi shubhakaramu santatamu sAreku nA madini nilipina kumAra dayApara

nIraja lOcana tArakAdhipa kalAdharauDagu shrI tyAgarAja sannuta shrtahita

Meaning: (Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam: http://thyagaraja.sulekha.com/blog/post/2007/01/thyagaraja-vaibhavam-2.htm):

Gist

O Lord of Six Faces! O Lord abiding in brahmapuri! O Son of pArvatI! O Moon Faced! O Lord kumAra! O Lord of Great Compassion! O Lotus Eyed! O Lord well praised by this tyAgarAja in the same manner as Lord siva! O Lord Well Disposed to those dependent on You!

That day, with Your splendid form, when You were playing with boys of Your age on the kailAsa mountain, brahmA came there; on Your questioning, brahmA responded that he Himself to be the purport of praNava; You fearlessly, become angry with brahmA; quickly locating one warrior among nine warriors, You gave definite orders to him allotting the powers of projection one by one; this was appreciated by the celestials, viSNu, and siva when they heard it.

viSNu, siva, the Lords of Directions, that Moon, Sun, and vidyAdharas, the blessed warriors and others shining in this great Universe were unable to subdue sUra padmAsura – the sworn enemy of celestials; when they having joined together, sought Your refuge, You gloriously subdued the arrogance of sUra padmAsura.

All the lovely beauty found in millions of cupids would be equivalent to the tip of Your nail; You have implanted in my mind firmly for ever such an auspicious form of Your’s!

I do not find anywhere a God like You. It is only possible for one to behold You in meditation.

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Ninne Bhajana

Ragam: Natai

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Hyderabad Brothers

Pallavi:

Ninne Bhajana Seyuvaadanu

Anupallavi:

Pannagashayi Parula Vedalenu

Charanam:

Snaanaadi Japa Thapa Yoga Dhyaana Samaadhi . Sukhaprada!

Seethanaayaka ! Sakala Loka Paalaka! Thiagaraja Sannutha!

Meaning: (From “The spritual heritage of tyagaraja)

O Protector of the Universe ! I meditate on and worship you alone. I cannot bring myself to approach others. You bestow happiness on those who do snaana, japa, tapa, yoga, dhyaana and samaadhi.

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Nirajakshi Kamakshi

Ragam: Hindolam {20th Melakartha Ragam }

ARO: S G2 M1 D1 N2 S ||

AVA : S N2 D1 M1 G2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: Ram Kaushik

Lyrics & Meaning Courtesy: Guru Guha Vaibhavam (http://guru-guha.blogspot.in/2007/12/dikshitar-kriti-neerajaakshi-kaamaakshi.html)

Pallavi

nIrajAkshi kAmAkshi nIrada cikurE tripurE

Anupallavi

SAradA ramA nayanE sArasa candrAnanE

(madhyama kAla sAhityam)

vArija pAdE varadE tAraya mAM tatva padE

CaraNam

gaurI hindOLa dyuti hIra maNi-mayAbharaNE

Sauri virinci vinuta Siva Sakti-maya navAvaraNE

Madhyama kAla sAhityam:

nArImaNyAdyarcita nava nAthAntaHkaraNE

sUri jana saMsEvita sundara guru guha karaNE

Meaning

pallavi

nIraja-akshi - O lotus-eyed one!

kAmAkshi - O Goddess Kamakshi!

nIrada cikurE - O one whose tresses resemble a (dark) cloud!

tripurE - O goddess of the three cities!

anupallavi

SAradA ramA nayanE - O one with Sarasvati and Lakshmi as your eyes!

sArasa candra-AnanE - O one whose face is like the lotus and the moon!

vArija pAdE - O one whose feet are like lotuses!

varadE - O giver of boons!

tAraya mAM - Take me across!

tatva padE - O depository of the truth!

caraNam

gaurI - O fair one!

hindOLa dyuti hIra maNi-maya-AbharaNE - O one decked with ornaments set with diamonds of white lustre!

Sauri virinci vinuta - O one exalted by Vishnu and Brahma!

Siva Sakti-maya nava-AvaraNE - O one who has nine enclosures which are forms of Shiva and Shakti!

nArImaNi-Adi-arcita - O one worshipped by the gems among women!

nava nAtha-antaHkaraNE - O one residing in the hearts of the Nava Nathas!

sUri jana saMsEvita - O one well-worshipped by the wise, learned people!

sundara guru guha karaNE - O creator of the handsome Guruguha!

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O Jagadamba

Ragam: Ananda Bhairavi {20th Mela (Nata Bhairavi) janyam}

ARO: S G2 R2 G2 M1 P D2 P S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Shyama Shastri

Version: T M Krishna

Meanings: TK Govinda Rao’s Book & Shyamakrishna Vaibhavam:

http://syamakrishnavaibhavam.blogspot.com.au/2011/05/syama-sastry-kriti-o-jagadamba-raga.html

Pallavi:

O Jagadamba Nannu (Amba) Neevu Javamuna Brovu Amba

Anupallavi:

I Jagati Gatiyai Janulaku Maritejamuna Raaja Vinutayau

Raajamukhi Saroja Nayana Suguna RaajaRaajita Kaamaakshi

Charanam C1: kannatalli nAdu centanenta kannaDa tsalupaga tagunA ninnu nE nammiyunnavADgadA nannOkani brOcuTakarudA anni bhuvanambulu gAcEvu prasannamUrtti annapUrNa varadA vinnapambu vinnaviHnci sannidhi vipanna bhaya vimOcana dhaurEya

C2: jAlamEla shailabAla tALajAlanu jananI ninnuvinA pAlanArtthamuga vErE daivamula lOlamatiyai nammitinA nIlanutA shIlamuneccaTanainagAna gAnalOla hRdayA nIlakaNTharANi ninnunammitini nijambuga balikEdi dayacEsi

C3: caHncalAtmuDEnu yEmipUrvasaHncitamula salipitinO kaHncikAmAkSi nEnu ninnu pODagAHncitini sharaNu sharaNu nIviHncukA caHncalagati nA desanuHncavammA shyAmakRSNa vinutA maHnci kIrttiniccunaTTi dEvi manniHnci nAdaparAdhamula sahiHnci

Svara Sahityam:

Varasitagiri Nilayuni Priya Pranayini Paraashakti Manavini Vinumaa

Mariyaadalerugani Dushprabhula Kori Vinutimpaga Varanbosagu

Meaning (from TK Govinda Rao’s book & Shyamakrishna Vaibhavam):

http://syamakrishnavaibhavam.blogspot.com.au/2011/05/syama-sastry-kriti-o-jagadamba-raga.html

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O Rangashaayi

RAGAM-Khamboji {28th Melakartha (Harikambodhi) janyam)

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P D2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S N3 P D2 S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Tyagaraja Swami

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Radge

Pallavi:

O rangashAyi pilacitE O yanucu rA rAdA

Anupallavi:

sAranga varuDu jUci kailAsAdhipuDu gAlEdA

Charanam:

bhUlOka vaikuNTham idiyani nIlOna nIvE yuppongi

shrI lOluDai yuNTe mA cintadire dennaDo mElOrva

lEni janulalO nE migula nOgili divya rUpamunu mutyAla

saruLa yuramunu gana vacciti tyAgarAja hrd-bhUSaNa

Meaning:

P: O Rangashaayi ! When I address you and call you (“pilichite”) earnestly, can’t you respond by uttering “O” (“O yanuchu”) and appear (“Ra Raadaa”)?

A: Has not Lord Shiva - the holder (dharuDu) of antelope (or deer) (sAranga) - become (“gaaleda?”) Kailaasapathi by beholding (jUci) You? (“Saaranga Dharudu Juchi”) ? (alt: it is said that sage ruchika who turned into a wasp became one with Shiva by chanting his name)

C: You seem (“yunte”) to regard Sri Rangam (“bhoolooka Vaikunta”) as your supreme abode “Vaikunta” itself and lose yourself (“neelone nive”) in the enjoyment (“yupongi”) of your company with consort Sri Devi (“SriLoludai”). When will come a day (“ennado”?) when there is an end (“deera”) to my mental (“chinta”) sufferings ? I am (“Ne”) suffering (“nogili”) intensely (“migula”) in the midst of men (“janulalo”) who are so insular that they cannot stand the prosperity of others (“melorvaleni”).

I seek solace and relief from my hapless situation. I have come to see (“gaana”) you (“vacchiti”). Grant me your divya vision (“divya rupamu”) bedecked (“yuramunu”) with garlands (“sarula”) of pearls (“muthyala”) dancing on your bosom, O Lord, adorning (“bhushana”) the heart (“hrut”) of Tyagaraja.

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Pamarajana Palini

Ragam: Simhendramadhyamam (Sumadyuti): 57th Melakartha

ARO: S R2 G2 M2 P D1 N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 D1 P M2 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: Hyderabad Brothers

Lyrics/Meanings Courtesy: www.sangeetham.com

Pallavi

Paamarajana Paalini Paahi Bruhannaayaki

Samishti Charanam:

Kaamithaarttha Phaladaayini Kaarunyaamruta Vaahini Komala Hrudaya Nivaasini Guruguha Mati Prakaashini Seemantini Nata Mantrini Shree Mahaadeva Ranjani

Meaning: (www.sangeetham.com)

This kriti is on the presiding Goddess at the Big Temple in Tanjavur. This kriti is set to the 57th melakarta that is now called Simhendramadhyamam, but was known to Dikshitar as sumadyuti

***O Protector (“paalini”) of the helpless (“pamara-jana”)! Goddess of the enormous (“bruhann”) form (“naayaki”)! Protect me (“paahi”)!

Giver (“daayini”) of all desired (“kaamithaartha”) boons (“phala”)! One who rains (“vaahini”) the nectar (“amruta”) of compassion (“kaarunya”)! Residing (“nivaasini”) in the hearts (“hrudaya”) of those who are soft (“komala”) natured! One who shines (“prakaashini”) as Subrahmanya’s (“guruguha”) intellect (“mati”)! Goddess (“seemanthini”) ! Worshipped (“nata”) by Mantrini! Enchantress (“ranjani”) of Mahadeva!***

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Pahi Raama Doota

Ragam: Shadvidhamargini (46th Melakartha Ragam)

ARO: S R₁ G₂ M₂ P D₂ N₂ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₂ G₂ R₁ S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Tyagaraja

Version: Ram Kaushik/CV Shankar. Similar to MDR version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8CErPxegJs

Meanings Courtesy: Thiagaraja Vaibhavam http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/08/thyagaraja-kriti-pahi-rama-duta-raga.html

[Note – there are many places where the raga is mentioned as Vasanta Varali. I have learnt it in Shadvidhamargini]

Pallavi:

Pahi Raama Doota ! Jagat Praanakumaara ! Maam

Anupallavi:

Vaahineesha Tarana! Daasa Vadanasoonu Tanu Harana!

Charanam:

Karunaarasa Paripurna Kanchanaadri Samadeha

Paramabhagavata Varenya! Varada Tyagaraja Vinuta!

Meaning: (Courtesy: Thiagaraja Vaibhavam)

P: O Messenger (dUta) of SrI rAma! O Son (kumAra) of vAyu – life breath (prANa) of the World (jagat) (jagat-prANa)! Deign to protect (pAhi) me (mAM).

A: O Messenger of SrI rAma! O Son of vAyu -

who leaped across (taraNa) (literally crossed) the ocean – Lord (ISa) of rivers (vAhini) (vAhinISa)!

slayer (tanu haraNa) (literally seize the body) of aksha kumAra – son (sUnu) of rAvaNa – the ten (daSa) faced (vadana)!

Deign to protect me.

C: O Messenger of SrI rAma! O Son of vAyu –

replete (paripUrNa) with compassionate (karuNa) feeling (rasa) towards devotees!

whose body (dEha) is like (sama) the Mount mEru – the golden (kAncana) mountain (adri) (kAncanAdri) (in firmness or hue)!

besought (varENya) by the great (parama) devotees of Lord (bhAgavata);

bestower of boons (varada) to devotees!

praised (vinuta) by this tyAgarAja!

deign to protect me.

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Ragam: Kharaharapriya (22th Melakartha)

ARO: S R2 G2 M1 P D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 P G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Annamacharya

Version: Ram Kaushik (Orig: Nedanuri Krishnamurthy)

Lyrics Courtesy: Rani (www.karnatik.com)

Link: http://www.karnatik.com/c1567.shtml

Pallavi:

okapari kokapari oiyaaramai

mokamuna kaLalella molicinaTluNDE (oka)

CaraNam 1

jagadEkapati mEna jallina kaTpoora dooLi

jigigoni naDuvanga cindagaanu

mogi candramugi uramuna nilipEgaana

pogaru vennela deega pOsinaTliNDE (oka)

caraNam 2

meRaya shree venkaTEsu mEna singaaramugaanu

sarasaina sommulu dhariyimcagaa

meruputoTi alamElu mangayu daanu

merupu mEghamukooDi merasinaTluNDE (oka)

Meaning:

In this song, Annamaacaarya praises the beauty and charm of Lord VenkaTEshwara. When the Lord walks gracefully, the camphor on his body sprinkles and as the goddess sits on his lap it seems as if he is covered by moonlight. The glittering ornaments worn by the Lord join the charisma of the goddess and seem like a lightning joins hands with the glitter and charisma.

Meaning (word-word): Adapted from Tenneti Rao’s Blog:

http://tenneti-rao.sulekha.com/blog/post/2010/09/meaning-of-okapari-kokapari-song-annamayya-kirtana.htm

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Pankaja Lochana

Ragam: Kalyani { 65th Melakartha Ragam}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalyani_(raga)

ARO: S R₂ G₃ M₂ P D₂ N₃ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₂ G₃ R₂ S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Swati Tirunal

Version: T. Rukmini

Lyrics Courtesy: Karnatik.com https://karnatik.com/c3432.shtml

Meanings Courtesy: http://www.swathithirunal.in/htmlfile/224.htm

Youtube Class / Lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOeJz26T6h4

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Pallavi

pankaja lOcana pAhi murAntaka pankajAlayA jIvanAtha vibhO

Anupallavi

shankara vidhi valashAsananuta guNa shamkuru satatam mE sArasanAbha shaurE

caraNam 1

tribhuvana gAdhukam ditjam kana kashipumabhi bhUya nakaharairvitIrya palAdrabha sEna nija

pAda rAjIvanatamE tatprabhavam shrI narasimha prahlAdam pAlitavAn

caraNam 2

pitruvacasA samupEtya vipina bhuvam ati rUpa guNamAtmA dharma patnIm

hrtavantam dasha kNThamiSainakEna nihatya pratikrhyainAm sAkEtam prApta shrI raghuvIra

caraNam 3

sundaratara rUpa nanditAbhIra nArI vrnda mukha sarasIruha madhupa

vrndAvanAnta krtavi vidha sukha vihAra kunda nibharadagOvinda nanda nandana

Meaning: Courtesy: http://www.swathithirunal.in/htmlfile/224.htm

Oh Lord with eyes (“lochana”) like lotus flower (“pankaja”) protect me (“pAhi”). You, the vanquisher of demon MURA (“mura-antaka”).

You are the beloved (“jIvanAtha”) of goddess LAKSHMI (“pankajAlayA”). You are the supreme one (“vibhO”).

You are eulogized (“nuta”) for your virtues (“guNa”) by SANKARA, BRAHMA (“vidhi”) and INDRA (“valashAsana”).

Always (“satatam”) grant me (“mE”) good fortunes (“shamkuru”), oh Lord PADMANABHA (‘sArasanAbha”)! SAURE!

Oh Lord SRI NARASIMHA! You tore to shreds with your nails, the fierce-oppressor of the three worlds, the demon HIRANYAKASIPU and saved his son PRAHLADA, who worships your lotus feet.

Oh Lord SRI RAGHUVIRA! You honored the words of your father, and exiled yourself to the forest. You destroyed RAVANA with single arrow, as he had abducted your wife, the most beautiful and virtuous, and returned along with her to SAKETA victoriously.

Oh son of NANDA! Your from is exquisitely bewitching (“sundaratara rUpa”)! You are the bee (“madhupa”) hovering over the lotus like (“sarasIruha”) faces (“mukha”) of the cowherd damsels immersed in bliss (“AnanditAbhIra nArI vrnda”).

… you amused yourself in BRNDAVANA (“vrndAvanAnta krtavi vidha sukha vihara”)

Oh Lord with teeth like jasmine buds (“kunda nibharadagOvinda”)… Oh son of NANDA! (“nanda nandana”).

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Ragam: madhyamAvati {22nd Melakartha (Kharaharapriya) Janyam}

ARO: S R2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 P M1 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Shyama Shastry

Version: Malladi Brothers

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Meanings Courtesy: Shyama Krishna Vaibhavam.

Pallavi:

pAlincu kAmAkSi pAvani pApa shamani

Anupallavi:

cAla bahu vidhamugA ninu sadA vEDukonaDina

endEla iLAgu sEvu veta harincavE vEgamE nanu

(svara)

ni sa ri pa ma ri sa ni sa ri ma ri sa ni sa ri sA, ri sa ni pA, pa ma pa ni sa rI

pa ma pa sa ri sa pa ma pa ni pa sa ni ri sa ma rI , sa ni pa ri sa , ni pa ma , rI

Charanam:

C1: svAntambulOna ninnE dalacE sujanula kellanE vELa santOSamu

losagEvani nIvu manOratha phaladAyinivani kAntamagu pEru ponditivi

kAruNya mUrti vaijagamu kApADina talli gadA nEnu nIdu biTTanu lAlinci

2: I mUrti inta tEjOmayamai iTuvale kIrti visphUrti viTalAnaya guNa

mUrti trilOkamulO jUcindaina galadA Emi toli nOmu nOcitinO nI pAda

padma darshanamu vEmAru labhinci krtArtuDainati nA manaviyAlinci

3: rAjAdhirAja rAjanmakuTI taTamaNi rAj abhAjAla nija sannidhi

dEvi samasta janula kella varadA rAjamukhi shyAmakrSNanuta

kAnci purIshvari vikaca rAjIva daLAkAi jagat sAkSiyau prasanna parAshakti

(svarasAhityam)

kanaka giri sadana lalita ninu bhajana santatamu jEya nijanuDana vinumu

nikhila bhuvana janavini ipuDu mA duritamu dIrcci varAlicci

Meaning: (Courtesy: Shyama Krishna Vaibhavam: http://syamakrishnavaibhavam.blogspot.com/2011/06/syama-sastry-kriti-palinchu-kamakshi.html)

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Pancha Matanga

Ragam: Malahari (15th mela janyam)

ARO: S R M P D S || AVA: S D P M G R S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: M.N. Subramanyam

Pallavi:

Pancha Matanga Mukha Ganapathinaa

Paripaalithoham Sumukhena Sri

Anupallavi:

Pancha Bhootaatmaka Prapanchoodayadi Karana

Virinchi Hari Rudra Nutena Pancha Vaktra Shiva Sutena

Charanam:

Varadaabhaya Paashasruni Kapaala Danta Modaka

Mudkaraaksha Maala Karena Kamalaapura Vihaarena

Puruhutaadyakhiladeva Poojitha Vigneshwarena

Varaguruguha Sodarena Suruchira Lambodharena

Karunaanga Kauratharena Kali Malaharana Tarena

Meaning: (From T.K. Govinda Rao’s book)

I am protected (“paripaalithoham”) by Sri Ganapathi, with Five (“pancha”) handsome elephant-faces (“maatanga mukha”).

Who is the cause (“karana”) of the universe (“prapancha”) co-existing of the five elements (“bhootatmaka”). Who is revered (“nutena”) by Brahma (“Virinchi”), Vishnu (“Hari”) and Siva (“Rudra”). Who is the son (“sutena”) of Parama Siva of five (“pancha”) faces (“vaktra”).

Whose hands (“karena”) hold the symbol of ABHAYA and VARADA: the rope (“Paasha”), a goad (“Sruni”) a pothead (“kapaala”), tusk (“danta”) a Modaka sweet dish, MUDGARA and Rudraksha Maala. Who is established (“vihaarena”) in Kamalaapura -- Tiruvaarur. He is worshipped (“poojitha”) by all the celestials (“deva”) beginning with Indra (“puruhuta”). He is the remover of obstacles (“vigneshwara”) and the brother (“sodharena”) of Guruguha, the distinguished one. He is handsome (“suruchira”) with pot-belly (“Lambodhara”). Who is renowned (“kauratharena”) for his compassion (“karunaana”) and who removes (“harana”) the sins (“mala”) of Kali.

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Paraamukham Enayya

Ragam: Kharaharapriya (22nd Melakartha Ragam)

*AROHANA: S R2 G2 M1 P D2 N2 S ||

AVAROHANA: S N2 D2 P M1 G2 R2 S* ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Papanasam Sivan

Version: DK Pattammal

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde (lragde@sympatico.ca)

Pallavi

Paraamukham Enayaa Adimaiyidam

Anupallavi:

Araavanai Tuyilum Muraari Pani Tiru-puraariye Arul Tharaamalinnum

Charanam:

Dhaaraniyil PiravaaVaram Arulum Kaarana Viraat-purushanadu Moolaa

thaara Kshetramenum Tiruvaaroorane Raamadaasan Paniharane

Meaning: (approximate)

Why are (“Yen”) you hiding your face (“Paramukham”) from this devotee (“adimai”), O Lord (“ayyaa”)!

You are worshipped (“pani” by Brahma and Krishna, the flute player (“muraari”). You are the lord and resident (“aariye”) of Tiruppur! Why do you still (“innum”) hide without giving me your blessings (“arul tharaamal”) ?

On the judgement day, you are the one who gives the boon of freedom from multiple births. You are the cause (“kaarana”) of everything (“viraat-purushan”). You are the resident (“enum”) of the mooladhara Kshetra. You are the resident of Tiruvaarur! You are the remover of obstacles (“pani harane”) of this ramadasa, i.e., the composer.

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Paradevata

RAGAM-Dhanyasi {8th melakartha (Thodi) janyam}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhanyasi

ARO: S G2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R1 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Dikshitar

Pallavi:

para dEvatA bRhatkucAmbA

saMrakshatu mAM SrI jagadambA

Anupallavi:

SAradA ramA sannuta sakaLA

SaraccAmpEya pushpa pada yugaLA

madhyama kAla sAhityam:

vara guru guha jananI cinmAlinI

sthira-tara sampatpradAna dhaninI

CaraNam:

carAcarAtmaka prapanca jananI

cAru candra hAsinI suvAsinI

cidAnanda mahAlinga mOhinI

cidrUpiNI bhakta viSvAsinI

madhyama kAla sAhityam:

karuNA rasa pravAhinI kauLinI

kali kalmasha nASinI haMsinI

kalA mAlinI kAtyAyanI

kanja lOcanI bhava pASa mOcanI

Meaning Courtesy: http://guru-guha.blogspot.com/2008/01/dikshitar-kriti-para-devataa-brhat.html

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Parama Pavana

Ragam: Ranjani (59th Melakartha Janyam)

ARO: S R2 G2 M2 D2 S

AVO: S N3 D2 M2 G2 S

Talam: Deshadi (Adi)

Composer: Meechu (Misu) Krishna Iyer

Version: Ram Kaushik / Voleti (Youtube Link)

Lyrics courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

parama pAvanA pApa mOcanA bhAgyamiyAdrA karuNAlavAla

Anupallavi:

nirupamAna tEjO nirmalAtma rUpa parama hamsa vara sadAshiva brahmendra

Charanam:

pApajAlamula kOpa tApa ghana pApamOcana shrI raghu nIvE

guharanjana nE pogaDajAla dhuma rUpadhara mIshukrSNa sannuta

Meaning: (approx.)

O absolutely (“parama”) pure one (“pAvanA”)! You bestow good fortune and auspiciousness (“bhAgyamiyAdrA”). O ocean of kindness (“karuNAlavAla”).

O the one without comparisons (“nir-upamAna”). The resplendent one (“tEjO”). You are the form of pure Atman/soul (“nirmalAtma rUpa”). O supreme enlightened one (“parama hamsa”), prayed to (“vara”) by sadashiva brahmendra.

You allow us to transcend the maze of sin (“pApajAlamula”). You give us freedom (“mOcana”) from anger (“kOpa”), pain (“tApa”), and major sins (“ghana pApa”).

You are Shri Raghu (“shrI raghu nIvE”).

You enchant Guha (“guharanjana”) who praises you (“nE pogaDajAla”). Keeping your lovely form in mind (“dhuma rUpadhara”), this poet Mishu Krishna (“mIshukrSNa”) bows to you (“sannuta”).

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paralOka bhayamu

Ragam: mandAri {50th Melakartha (Namanaarayani) Janyam}

ARO: S R1 G3 M2 P N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 P M2 G3 R1 S ||

Talam: dEshAdi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Hyderabad Brothers

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Meaning Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam

Pallavi:

paralOka bhayamu lEka bhavapAsha baddhuleyyaru

Anupallavi:

karivAji shrngAra rAma shibhi-kAdulella manake galigenani

Charanam:

konna kANTalamu kOna biDDalmamu vanne ciralanu vAna guDiselanu

tinnaga gani dEva lOkamani tannukollulO tyAgarAjanuta

Meaning: (Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam: http://thyagaraja.sulekha.com/blog/post/2006/10/thyagaraja-vaibhavam-8.htm):

In the kRti ‘para lOka bhayamu’ – rAga mandAri, SrI tyAgarAja pities those who consider enjoyments and possessions as the end and do not have any worry about the life after death.

Gist: O Lord praised by this tyAgarAja! (1) People believing that possessions like elephant, horse, charming gardens, palanquins etc are meant for their own sake, and (2) considering women gotten in marriage, their progeny, colourful garments, cottages as permanent and treating such existence as heaven itself, and because of consequent struggle, (3) with no fear of about the future World, they have become bound in the noose of Worldy Existence.

P With no (lEka) fear (bhayamu) of the future (para) World (lOka), people have become (aiyyedaru) bound (baddhulu) (baddhulaiyyedaru) in the noose (pAsha) of Worldly Existence (bhava).

A Believing that (ani) possessions (ella) (literally all) like elephant (kari), horse (vAji), charming (sRGgAra) gardens (ArAma) (sRGArAma), palanquins (sibika) etc (Adulu) (sibikAdulella) are meant (galigenu) (literally created) (galigenani) for their own sake (manakE), with no fear of the future World, people have become bound in the noose of Worldly Existence.

C Considering (gani) (literally see) – women (kAntalanu) gotten in marriage (konna), their progeny (kanna biDDalanu) (literally children born), colourful (vannE) garments (cIralanu) (literally saris), cottages (vAna guDiselanu) (literally rain shelters) - as permenent (tinnagA) and treating such existence as (ani) heaven (daivalOkamu) (daivalOkamani) itself, and because of consequent struggle (tannukoLLu) (tannukoLLalO), O Lord praised (nuta) by this tyAgarAja! people with no fear of about the future World, have become bound in the noose of Worldy Existence.

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Parama Pavani

Ragam: Atana (29th Mela Janyam)

ARO: S R2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVA: S N3 D2 , N2 P M1 P G2 , R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Syama Shastri

Version: Ram Kaushik (Orig: G.N. Balasubramanian: GNB)

Lyrics/Meaning Transcription: Smt. Geetha Kalyanaraman and Smt. Sharanya Shivkumar

Pallavi:

Parama Paavani Maamava

Parvata Raaja Putrike Ambe

Anupallavi:

Suravara Kinnara Sannute Sobhana Gunajate Lalithe

Karadhruta Paashaankusha Suma Vishikhekshu Chaape

Kaanchipura Vaasini Sri Kaamaakshi

Charanams:

Charana Vinata Sura Ganapati Sumano Gane

Kara Sarasija Dhrutamani Veene

Chandra Vadane

Paramesvari Sevakajana Rakshake

Sadaa Pranata Phalade

Sada Pranata Phaladaayike

Bhandana Khandana Bhanda Mahishamukha

Chanda Daitya Manda Le Ripu Dande

Meaning:

Oh the supremely ("parama") blemishless pure one ("pavani"). Amba ("ambe") daughter ("Putrike") of the King of mountains! ("parvata raja") protect me ("mamava").

She is worshipped ("sannute") by the celestials ("suravara") and KINNARAS-the mythical beings.

She is lalitha ("lalithe"), shines ("shobhana") as the embodiment of all the virtues ("gunajate").

She sports ("dhruta") a noose ("Paasha") a goad ("ankusa"), flower ("suma"), a minute arrow, and a sugarcane bow ("visikha-ikshu chape") in her hands ("kara").

She is KAMAKSHI who dwells ("vasini") at KANCHI ("kaanchi-pura").

Her feet ("charana") are worshipped ("vinuta") by the celestials ("sura") and GANAS ("gana") with ("gane") pure heart ("su-mano").

She holds ("drutha") a lotus ("sarasija") and a gem studded ("mani") VINA("vine") in her hands ("kara"). She has a face ("vadane") like the moon ("chandra").

She is PARAMESHWARI, the supreme ("parama") suzerain ("eshwari").

She protects ("rakshaki") the devotees ("jana") surrendering ("sevaka") to her.

She always ("sada") grants ("de") the fruits ("phala") of devotion ("pranata") to her devotees ("sevaka").

She bestows ("dayike") good fortune ("phala") on those who supplicate ("sevaka-jana") before her.

She subdued ("khandana") demons ("bhandana") like MAHISHAMUKSHA-bull ("banda mahisha") faced ("mukha chanda") demon ("daitya").

She vanquishes ("manda le") and destroys ("Ripu Dande") the demons.

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paramEshvara jagadIshvara

Ragam: Nattai (36th Mela janya ragam)

ARO: S R3 G3 M1 P D3 N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 P M1 G3 M R3 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Muthuswami Dikshitar

Version: Malladi Brothers

Pallavi:

paramEshvara jagadIshvara shankara pAhimAm praNatArtihara shrI

Anupallavi:

purahara mrgadhara sundarEshvara dharma samvardhanI manOhara

Charanam:

pancanadIshvara gangAdharEshvara pannagAbharaNa bhaktajanAvana

panca brahmahatyAdi pApahara para shiva tatvArttha bOdhita catura

pancanada kSEtra prabhAkara pAlita guruguha bhavabhaya hara vIra

kSEtra pAlanuta caraNa vicitra yama bhayAdi nivAraNa

Meaning: (adapted from TK Govinda Rao’s book)

O supreme (“parama”) lord (“eshwara”), O lord (“eshwara”) of the world (“jaga”). O Shankara, the one with a serpent around his neck. I pray to you (“pAhi-mAm”). You are the bestower of auspiciousness and remover of sufferings of his devotees (“praNatArtihara”).

You defeated (“hara”) asura tripura (“(tri)pura”). You adorn (“dhara”) a deer (“mriga”) in your hand. You are the beautiful (“Sundara”) lord (“eshwara”). You delight (“manOhara”) Parvati also known as Dharma Samvardhani.

You are the lord (“eshwara”) at Tiruvaiyarru, also known as Panchanadi kshetra. You wear the river Ganga (“gangAdharEshvara”) from your matted hair. You have the serpent (“pannaga”) as your ornament (“Abharana”) and you take care of your devotees (“bhaktajanAvana”). You can wipe away even terrible sins ( “pApahara” ) such as the killing of five brahmins (“panca brahmahatyAdi”). You are adept at imparting the knowledge (“bOdhita catura”) of the principle of supreme Shivam (“para shiva tatvArttha”). You give glory to (“prabhAkara”) the town of Tiruvaiyarru, also known as Panchanada kshetra. You take care (“pAlita”) of Guru guha. You remove (“hara”) the fears (“bhaya”) of the world (“Bhava”). Your feet (“charana”) are worshipped by (“vinuta”) the heroic Kshetra palas (“vIra kSEtrapAla”). You dispel (“nivAraNa”) strange (“vicitra”) fears(“bhayAdi”), even that of death (“yama”).

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parandhAmavatI

Ragam: Dharmavathi {59th Melakartha Ragam, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dharmavati}

ARO: S R2 G2 M2 P D2 N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 D2 P M2 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Muthuswamy Dikshitar

Version: Hyderabad Brothers

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

parandhAmavatI jayati pArvatI paramEsha yuvatI

Charanam:

param jyOti (ra)vikAsinI paramAtma prakAshinI

nirantaram guruguha jananI brhadIsha ranjanI

Meaning: (approximate – please report any mistakes):

Goddess Parvati the youthful consort (“yuvatI”) of Supreme Lord Siva (“paramEsha”) shines gloriously (“parandhAmavatI”) at her holy abode.

She is (“vikAsinI”) the supreme (“param”) light (“jyOti”).

She is the embodiment of supreme consciousness (“paramAtma”) with eternal (“nirantaram”) effulgence (“prakAshinI”).

She is mother (“jananI”) of Guru Guha.

She delights (“ranjanI”) her consort Bruhadeesa.

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Paratparaa

Ragam: Vachaspathi (64th Melakartha Ragam)

*AROHANA: S R2 G3 M2 P D2 N2 S ||

AVAROHANA: S N2 D2 P M2 G3 R2 S* ||

Talam: Desaadi

Composer: Papanasam Sivan

Version: DK Pattammal

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde (lragde@sympatico.ca)

Pallavi

Paraatparaa Parameshvaraa Paarvatipate Hara Pashupate

Anupallavi:

Suraasurar Tozhum Paavana Sundara Charanaaravinda Ananta

Charanam:

Ariya Ayanum Kaanaa Ariya Jyoti

Aadi Antamillam-Pazhamanaadi

Purameritta Mukkan-karumbe Endan Punyamoorti Subrahmanyan Thandhaye

Meanings: (approximate)

O the Supreme Lord ("parameshwara"), Shiva! Husband ("pathe") of Parvathi! Lord of the cow, nandi ("pashupate")! I bow down to you ("hara").

You are the blemishless one ("paavana") worshipped ("tozhum") by celestials ("suraa") and demons ("asura")! You are beautiful ("sundara") ! Worshipping your feet ("charana") gives bliss ("aravinda") ! You are the immortal and un-ending one ("ananta")!

You are the flame ("jyothi") that has no beginning ("aadi") or end ("anta"). Even Hari ("ari") and Brahma ("ayanum") who tried to search for it could not find ("kanaa") your limits. You are the ancient, ageless one ("pazhamanaadi"). You burnt and reduced to ashes ("eritha") kamadeva ("puram")! You are the one with three eyes ("mu-kkan"). You are the father ("thanthaye") of the auspicious ("punyamoorthi") lord Subramanya.

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Parvai Onre Podhume

Ragam: Surutti {28th mela Hari Kambodhi Janyam}

ARO: S R2 M1 P N2 D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 P M1 G3 P , M1 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: OotukkaaDu VenkaTasubbaiyyar

Version: Chitravina Ravikiran

(from www.sangeethapriya.com: http://www.sangeethapriya.org/tributes/ovk/index.html)

Lyrics/Meaning Courtesy: Ravi (http://rasikas.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=12585)

Pallavi:

pArvai onDRE pOdumE- Sanga

paduma nidhi iranDum valiya-t tandAl enna….(kaLLa) (kaNNan)

anupallavI:

kArmugil pOlanna kadirena madienna

karuvizhi kaDalinai saTRE tiRandu

karuNai mazhai pozhinden agam kuLira….(kaLLa)

caraNam:

annai yaSOdai aruginilE SenRu

veNNai tiruDi vanda vindai SollavO nAn

annaiyin pinnE senRu aNaindukoNdE ninRu

sollAdhE enRu kaNNAl solliDum….(kaLLa)

Meaning:

***Just one (onDRE) mischievous (kaLLa) glance (pArvai) from krishNa's eyes is more than enough (pOdumE) for me. It is worth more that the celestial treasures - Sankha and padma nidhIs [1] together. So what (enna) if these two (iraNDum) fantastic treasures (nidhi) of the conch (SaMkha) and the lotus (paduma) were forcefully (valiya) thrust on/given to (tandAl) me, I would still treasure a single glance from krishNa's (kaNNan) eyes so much more.

With a face (and dark curls) like (pOlanna) a dense black (kAr) cloud (mugil) and eyes that are so luminous that they make one wonder if they are the sun (kadirena) and the moon (madiena) [2] themselves, will you not open (tiRandu) those pools/ocean (kaDalinai) that are your dark (karu) eyes (vizhi) just a little bit (saTRE) and shower (pozhindu) a deluge (mazhai) of your compassion (karuNai) so that it warms (kuLira) [3] me to the depths of my (en) soul (agam)?***

***Should I (nAn) talk about/describe (SollavO) the amazing (vindai) event when little krishNa crept up/went (SenRu) beside (aruginilE) his mother (annai) yaSOdA, and stole (tiruDi) butter (veNNai) from right under her nose and ate (uNDa) it, or should I describe the situation when krishNA, having stolen the butter, very boldly walked (SenRu) and stood (ninRu) behind (pinnE) his mother (annaiyin), embraced her (aNaindukoNDE), and pleaded with his eyes (kaNNAl SolliDum) with me to not tell (SollAdE enRu) her about it?

FOOTNOTES

[1] These nidhIs/celestial treasures are supposed to be acquired by pious individuals after years of penance, good works, and godly living (or by planting, nurturing and praying to a tuLasi plant).

[2] Sri OVK is comparing krishNa's face, adorned by dark curls, to the cloud-laden sky illuminated by the sun as well as the moon: to his enemies he is blindingly scorching as the sun, while to his devotees he is as 'cool' as the moon (AnDAL has used a similar analogy in the tiruppAvai, when she describes krishNa's face as 'kadir madiyan pOl mug(kh)attAn'); and since Sri OVK pre-dated the trinity, probably the first to use this analogy which has been liberally used by Sri Tyagaraja.

[3] 'kuLira' literally means make 'cold', but in this context, it means, to 'horripilate', or (paradoxically) 'to warm'.***

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Paridhaanamicchithe

Ragam: Bilahari (29th mela Janyam)

AROHANA: S R2 G3 P D2 S ||

AVAROHANA: S N3 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Khanda Chapu

Composer: Patnam Subramanya Iyer

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Radge

Pallavi:

Paridaanamicchithe Paalintuvemo

Anupallavi:

Parama Purushaa Shreepati

Naapai Neeku Karuna Galgaga Yunna Kaaranamemaiyyaa

Charanam Rokkamicchutakune Mukkanti Chelikaanu

Chakkani Chelinosaga Janaka Raajunugaanu

Mikkini Sainya Mivva Markatendrudu Gaanu

Aggadigamedu Galgu Adi Venkateshaa Neeku

Meaning (Approximate!)

O Lord Venkateshwara! Maybe ("emo") you will protect me ("palintu") if I give ("icchithe") you some charity ("pari-dhaana")?

O Supreme ("parama") being ("purushaa")! O husband ("pati") of Lakshmi ("sri")!

What ("emaiyya") is the reason ("yunna - kaarana") why you ("neeku") do not give ("galgaga") me ("naapai") your grace ("karuna") ?

I am not ("gaanu") the friend ("cheli") of Lord Shiva ("mukkanti") {reference to Kubera, Lord of Wealth} to give you ("icchutaku") money ("rokkam").

I am not ("gaanu") King ("raaju") Janaka to be able to give ("nosaga") a beautiful daughter ("chakkani cheli") like Seetha in marriage to you.

I am not Markatendra ("Markatendrudu") to be able to give you ("ivva") even a small portion ("mikkini") of an army ("sainya").

What can I give you ("neeku"), O Lord Adi Venkateshwara, to attain ("galgu") your grace ("aggadigamedu")?

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Pranamaamyaham

Ragam: Gowlai (15th Mela Janyam)

ARO: S R M P N S || AVA: S N P M R G M R S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Mysore Vasudevacharya

Version: CV Shankar

Pallavi:

Pranamaamyaham Sri Gowri Sutham

Panitheelpa Vaasudeva Bhaktha Sathatham

Anupallavi:

Gananaatha Amara Brunda Sevitham

Panihaara Bhooshitam Muni vara Vanditham

Charanam:

Drutha Chaaru Moodakam Gajamukham

Sritha Karaamitha Garva Bhanjakam

Natha Loka Santhosha Daayakam

Sritha Bhaktha Paalakam Siddhi Vinaayakam

MEANING: (Approximate)

My obeisances (“pranamaamyaham”) to the son (“sutham”) of Gowri (Parvati). I bow to this lord who remove obstacles (“panithelpa”). He is the eternal (“amara”) lord (“naatha”) of the ganas. He is prayed to (“brundha”) by a host (“brundha”) of celestials (“amara”). He is adorned (“bhooshitham”) with a beautiful garland (“panihaara”) and revered (“vandhitham” by sages (“muni vara”). He holds a sweet meat (“modakam”) in his hands. He has an elephant face (“gaja mukham”). He destroyes ego (“garva bhanjakam”). He gives (“daayakam”) happiness (“santhosha”) to the entire world (“loka”). He takes care (“paalakam”) of his devotees (“bhaktha”). He is Siddhi Vinayaka.

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Paarvati Pathim

Ragam: Hamsadhwani (29th Mela janyam)

ARO: S R2 G3 P N3 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: D. K. Jayaraman

Pallavi:

Paarvati Patim Pranaumi Satatam Aasrita Janamandaaram Shashidharam

Samishti Charanam:

Parvata Raja Nuta Padaambujam Bhadra Prada Kailasa Viraajam.

Garvita Tripuraadi Hara Chaturam Guruguha Vandita Siva Shankaram

MEANING: (From T.K. Govinda Rao's book)

I constantly ("satatam") bow ("pranaumi") before Lord Siva, consort ("patim") of Parvati.

He is the Kalpaka tree: wish-yielding one ("mandaaram") to those who seek refuge ("Asrita-jana") in Him.

He adorns ("dharma") a moon ("sashi") on his head.

His lotus ("ambujam") like feet ("pada") are worshipped ("nuta") by Himvan ("parvata-raaja").

He presides ("viraajam") in the Kailasha mountain, which confers ("prada") auspiciousness ("Bhadra").

He is adroit ("chaturam") in destroying ("hara") the arrogant ("garvita") demons ("aadi") like Tripura.

He is Siva, the auspicious one ("shankaram"), adored ("vandita") by Guru Guha.

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Piravaa varam

Ragam: Lathangi (63rd Melakartha Ragam)

ARO: S R2 G3 M2 P D1 N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 D1 P M2 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi, 1 kalai

Composer: Papanasam Sivan

Version: Neyveli Santhanagopalan

Pallavi

piRavaa varam thaarum pemmaanE (piRavaa)

Anupallavi

piRavaa varam thaarum piRandhaalun thiruvadi

maRavaa varam thaarum maanila mElinip (piRavaa)

caraNam

paarvathi nEyaa baktha SaHaayaa

bandham aRaadhaa vandharuL thaathaa

mundhai vinai kOra sindhaakulam theera

endhaayun paadhaara vindham thuNai sErap

Meaning: (approximate: please report any errors)

O Lord (“Pemmaane”)! Please give (“thaarum”) me the boon (“varam”) of no re-births (“piravaa”).

Please give me the boon (“varam”) of no re-births (“piravaa”). Even in case I am re-born (“Pirandhaal”) in (“MElini”) this world (“mAnila”), please give me (“thaarum”) the boon (“varam”) of not forgetting (“maravaa”) to worship at your holy feet (“thiruvadi”).

You are the husband (“Neyaa”) of Parvathi. You help and accompany (“Sahaayaa”) your devotees (“Bhaktha”). You are the life of relationships (“Bandham”). Come O Lord (“Vandharul”) and bless me (”Thaa”). Come (“Mundhai”) and listen (“Kora”) to my prayers (“Vinai”). Come and remove (“Theera”) my unhappy thoughts (“Sindhaakulam”). I want to pray at your (“Endhaayun”) lotus feet (“Paadhaara Vindham”) and reach you (“Thunai Serap”).

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rAmacandrENa samrakSitOham

Ragam: mAnji {20th Melakartha (Nata Bhairavi) Janyam}

ARO: S R2 G2 M1 P D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: rUpaka

Composer: Muthuswamy Dikshitar

Version: T M Krishna

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

rAmacandrENa samrakSitOham sItA

Anupallavi:

ramA bhAratI gaurI ramaNa svarUpENa

Charanam:

kAmakOTi sundarENa kamanIya kandarENa kOmaLa ghanashyAmEna kOdaNDarAmENa

mAmaka hrdaya sthitEna mAruti gItAmrtEna mAnjI ramaNi maNDita mad guruguha mAnitEna

Meaning: (Approximate – please report errors):

P: I am protected (“samrakSitOham”) by Shriramachandra, and Sita

A: He is the supreme lord who takes the form (“svarUpENa”) of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva Lords of (“ramaNa”) Bharathi, Rama and Gauri.

C: (I am protected by ) The one who is equal to ten crore cupids (“kAma-kOTi”) in beauty (“sundarENa”), the one who has a lovely (“kamanIya”) neck (“kandarENa”). The one who has the delicate (“kOmaLa”) hue of a cloud (“ghanashyAmEna”). The one who wields the bow of Kodanda (“kOdaNDarAmENa”). The one that resides (“sthitEna”) in my (“mAmaka”) heart (“hrdaya”). The one who is the object of Hanuman's (“mAruti”) ambrosial music (“gIta-amrtEna”). the one who is respected (“mAnitEna”) by my (“mad”) Guru Guha (“guruguha”) who is adorned (“maNDita”) with anklets with many gems (“mAnjI ramaNi” – also a reference to the mAnjI raga of the composition).

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Punnagai Onre Podhume

Ragam: Hamsanandi (53rd Melakartha Ganashrama Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamsanandi

AROHANA: S R₁ G₃ M₂ D₂ N₃ Ṡ ||

AVAROHANA: Ṡ N₃ D₂ M₂ G₃ R₁ S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Ambujam Krishna

Version: Neyveli Santhanagopalam

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Pallavi:

Punnagai Onre Podhume Igha Para

Virundhaagume Marundhaagume (Un)

Anupallavi:

Than Nigar Illada Sundara Tholudayai

Vannamai Marbamar Vanithayudan (un)

Charanam:

Nirainthu Nindrai Asura Baalanai Kaathida

Paranthu Sendrai Oru Yaanaiku Parindida

Nadanthu Sendrai Kanni Sapamu Agatrida

Nayandoru Nangaikku Arul Surandai

Madhyama kala sahityam:

Paranthu Nadamini Nondhida Vendam Padamalar Paniyum Adimai Yennaku (un)

MEANING:

O Rama! Your smile (“punnagai”) alone (“onre”) is enough for me. Your smile is equivalent (“agume”) to several (“para”) sumptuous feasts (“virundhu”) or medicines (“marundhu”) for our afflictions.

There is no one (“illaada”) equal (“nigar”) to you (“Than”). O, the one with (“udayai”) beautiful (“sundara”) shoulders (“Thol”) ! I want to see your smile as you bear (“amar”) the two devis (“vanithai”) inseparably in your chest (“marbu”).

To protect (“Kaathida”) Prahlada (“asura balai”), you appeared and stood (“Nindrai”) from everywhere (“Nirandhu”) as Narasimha.

To protect (“parindida”) Gajendra, an (“oru”) elephant (“yaanai”), you went (“sendrai”) flying (“parandhu”).

To absolve (“agatrida”) Ahalya, the damsel (“kanni”), from her curse (“saapamu”), you went (“sendrai”) walking (“nadandhu”) as Rama.

As Krishna, you blessed (“arul surandai”) and cured a (“oru”) old hunchback woman (“nayandhu nangai”) of her disease.

You do not have to strain (“nondhida”) yourself by flying (“parandhu”) to me or walking (“nada”) to me today (“ini”). I (“yennakku”), your devotee (“adimai”) who worships (“paniyum”) your feet (“padamalar”), need your (“un”) smile (“punnagai”) only.

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Prakkala Nilabadi

Ragam: Kharaharapriya (22nd melakartha ragam)

ARO: S R2 G2 M1 P D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Triputa (or Misra Chapu)

Composer: Saint Tyagaraja

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Lyrics Courtesy: Rani, www.karnatik.com

Pallavi:

Prakkala Nilabadi Goliche Mucchata Baaga Delpa Raadaa

Anupallavi:

Chukkala Raayuni Geru Momugala Sudati Seetamma Saumitri Ramuni Kiru

Charanam:

Tanuvuche Vandana Monarinchuchunnaaraa

Chanuvuna Naama Keertana Seyuchunnaaraa

Manasuna Dalachi Mai Marachiyunnaaraa

Nenerunchi Tyaagaraajunito Hari Hari Meeriru

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s book)

What is the secret of the service ("golichedi") by which, standing ("nilabadi") on either side ("prakkala"), you both delight ("mucchata") the Lord immensely? Won't you ("raada") please tell me ("delpa") nicely ("baaga")!

O mother ("amma") Seeta ("sudati seetha"), how charming you are with ("gala") your face ("momu") rivaling ("geru") the moon's ("Chukkala Rayudu") in splendor, and with teeth like choice pearls in fine array! O Lakshmana ("saumitri")! The most ardent servant ("kiru") of the Lord!

Do ("monarinchu-chunnaaraa") you prostrate ("vandana") with your body ("tanuvuche") before Him?

Or do you ("seyuchunnaaraa") affectionately ("chunuvuna") sing ("keertana") His praises and glory chanting the divine name ("naama")?

Or do you ("yunnaaraa") lose yourselves ("mai marachi") in meditating ("manasuna dalachi") on Him?

Do me the favor ("nenarunchi") of revealing the secret to this Tyagaraja ("tyagaraajunito") so that I may follow suit and redeem myself ("hari hari meeriru").

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Raamaabhi Raama

Ragam: Durbar

ARO: S R M P D N S || AVA: S N D P M R G , G , R S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Hyderabad Brothers

Pallavi:

Raamaabhi Raamaa Ramaniya Namaa

Anupallavi:

Samajaripu Bhima Saketa Dhaamaa

Charanam:

Vanaja Lochana Nivu Valasi Yalasiti ni

Manasuna Dayaledu Malladi Phalamemi

Manasanu Cheli nike Marulu konnadi Gani

Canuvuna Jeyi Batti Samrakshincavu

Kori kori ninnu goluvaga niku

Dari Vereyani Dhata Vratemo

Kamaniyamagu panpu gavinciti nandu

Ramiyimpaga nannu racca jesevu

Dikku Nivani nenu dinadinamu namma

Ekku takkuvalandu enase gunamemo

Nike daya butti nivu brovavale

Rakendu mukha Tyaga raja rakshaka sri

MEANING: (From T.K. Govinda Rao’s Book)

Darling of my heart (“Raamaabhi”)! The one with a beautiful name (“Ramaneeya Naama”)!

Of Leonine valour (“samajaripu bhima”)! Residing (“dhaamaa”) in Ayodhya (“saketa”)!

***Having eyes like red lotus! Wandering in quest of you I have become worn out and emanciated. Yet there is no sign of mercy. What is the use of arguing with you?

I am passionately in love with you and I engage myself in serving you. That you do not appear to accept my service must be due to my irrevocable destiny.***

When I have prepared a downy bed for you to sleep, you complain pitilessly. You seem to be guided by the status of a devotee, not by the genuineness of his devotion, when this bias is foreign to you and your race, I have no alternative but to bide my time patiently until you (“nike”) choose to favor me (“nivu brovavale”). How beautiful you are like the full moon (“rakendu mukha”).

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Raghunayaka

Ragam: Hamsadwani (29th Mela Janyam)

ARO: S R G P N S || AVA: S N P G R S ||

Talam: Deshadi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Hyderabad Brothers

Pallavi:

Raghunayaka ! Nee Paadayuga

Raajeevamulane Vidajaala Sri

Anupallavi:

Aghajaalamula Baaradroli Nan

Aadarimpa Nive Gati Gaada Sri

Charanam Bhavasaagaramu Daataleka Ne

Bahu Gaasibadi Ne Marugu Jeritini

Avanijaadhipaasruta Rakshaka

(Aanandaakara) Saarvabouma Sri Tyagaraajanuta!

Meaning (from TK Govinda Rao’s book)

Unique (“naayaka”) among the Raghus! I will never leave (“vidajaala”) hold of your lotus feet (“paadayuga”). Who else but you (“nive gati gaada”) can rid me (“baaradroli”) of my accumulated sins (“aghajaalamula”) and offer me shelter(“Nan aadarimpa”) ? Mundane life - the ocean of SAMSARA (“bhava saagaramu”) - is replete with trials and tribulations (“bahu gaasibadi”) and to cross (“data lekane”) this vale of sorrow. I have come to you. O Lord of SITA (“Saarvabouma”)! Protector (“rakshaka”) of those seeking (“asruta”) refuge (“avanijadhipa”)! Bestower of joy!(“aanandakara”)

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rAmacandram bhAvayAmi.

Ragam: Vasanta {17th Melakartha (Sooryakantham) Janyam}

ARO: S M1 G3 M1 D2 N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 D2 M1 G3 R1 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Muthuswamy Dikshitar

Version: Ram Kaushik

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

rAmacandram bhAvayAmi raghukula tilakam upEndram

Anupallavi:

bhUmijA nAyakam bhukti mukti dAyakam nAmakIrtana tArakam naravaram gatamAyikam

Charanam:

sAkEta nagarE nivasantam sAmrAjyaprada hanumantam rAkEndu vadanam bhagavantam

ramaNIya kalyANa

guNavantam kAkustham dhImantam kamalAkSam shrImantam nAgEshanutam anantam nara

guruguha viharantam

Meaning: (TK Govinda Rao’s book):

Pallavi: I contemplate on (“bhAvayAmi”) Sri Ramachandra, the foremost (“tilakam”) in the Raghu clan (“kula”), and who is the brother of Indra (“upEndram”).

("Upendra").

{SideNote: referring to Vishnu as being the brother of Indra. Lord Vishnu is called Upendra because he appeared in the family of Aditi (Indra's mother) in one of His incarnations, Vamana.}

Anupallavi: He is the Lord (“nAyakam”) of Sita - born as the daughter of earth (“bhUmi-jA”). He is the one who gives (“dAyakam”) the worldly pleasures (“bhukti”) and also salvation (“mukti”). The singing of whose name (“nAma-kIrtana”) takes us across the travails of mundane life (“tArakam”). The best among men (“nara-varam”). He is devoid of illusions (“gatamAyikam”).

Charanam: Who resides (“nivasantam”) in SaketaNagara (Ayodhya). He grants (“prada”) the complete sovereignty – Samraajya to Anjaneya. His face (“vadanam”) resembles the full moon (“rAkEndu”). The prosperous lord (“bhagavantam”), who has endearing (“ramaNIya”) and auspicious (“kalyANa”) qualities (“guNavantam”). He belongs to the Kakustha Vamsa – clan. He is the intelligent one (“dhImantam”). He has lotus-like eyes (“kamalAkSam”). He is the glorious one (“shrImantam”) praised by Adisesha (“nAgEsha-nutam”). He is the infinite one (“anantam”), who sports (“viharantam”) in the heart of Guruguha in human (“nara”) form.

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rAma ika nannu

Ragam: Sahana { 28th Melakartha Hari Kambodhi Janyam}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahana_(raga)

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P M1 D2 N2 Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₁ G3 R₂ S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Patnam Subramanya Iyer (https://www.karnatik.com/co1041.shtml )

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Lyrics & Meanings Courtesy: http://www.sangeetasudha.org/othercomposers2/s39.html

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Pallavi:

rAma ika nannu brOvarAdA daya lEdA

Anupallavi:

tAmasambu jEsitE ika tALanu parula vEDanu

Charanam:

Aru Satruvulanu baTTi hatamu jEsi

poorvArjita ghOra pApamulanu pOgoTTi nE jEsinaTTi

nEramulanu manninchi neeve kAvavalenu gAni

vErevarunnArurA Sri venkaTESwara dayAkara

Meaning: (Courtesy: http://www.sangeetasudha.org/othercomposers2/s39.html

Oh Sri Rama, why don't you protect (brOva-rAdA) me (nannu) yet (ika)? Why are you merciless (daya lEdA)?

I can't bear (ika tALanu) delay anymore (tAmasambu jEsitE). I even don't beg (vEDanu) others (parula) .

You alone should come to my rescue, destroying (baTTi hatamu jEsi – literally catch and destroy) all six (Aru) enemies (Satruvulanu - desire, anger, greed, lust , jealousy and arrogance) .

You annihilate my horrible sins (poorvArjita ghOra pApamulanu pOgoTTi), pardoning my wicked deeds (nEramulanu manninchi).

Oh all merciful (dayAkara) Rama (Venkateswara) – ( neeve kAvavalenu gAni), who else is there for me (vErevarunnArurA)?

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rAma kathA

Ragam: madhyamAvati {22nd Melakartha (Kharaharapriya) Janyam}

ARO: S R2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 P M1 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Tyagaraja Swami

Version: T M Krishna

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Meanings Courtesy: V. Govindan, Tyagaraja Vaibhavam Site

(http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.in/2009/03/tyagaraja-kritis-alphabetical-list.html )

Pallavi:

rAma kathA sudhArasa pAnam oka rAjyamu cEsunE

Anupallavi:

bhAmAmaNi jAnaki saumitri bharatAdulatO bhUmi velayu sItA

Charanam:

dharmAddakhila phaladamE manasA dhairyAnanda saukhya nikEtanamE

karma bandha jvalanAbdhi nAvamE kaliharamE tyAgarAja vinutuDagu

Meaning: (Courtesy: V. Govindan, Tyagaraja Vaibhavam)

Gist

O My Mind! To drink the nectarine juice of story of SrI rAma - praised by this tyAgarAja- who shines on the Earth along with jAnaki, lakshmaNa, bharata and others, is equal to (ruling) a kingdom.

(a) it indeed bestows the fruits of purushArtha;

(b) it is the veritable abode of courage, bliss and comfort;

(c) it indeed is the boat which enables one to cross the flaming ocean of Worldly Existence – bound by actions;

(d) it indeed is the destroyer of the (evil effects of) kali yuga.

Word-by-word Meaning

P: To drink (pAnamu) the nectarine (sudhA) juice (rasa) of story (kathA) of SrI rAma is equal (jEsunE) to (ruling) a kingdom (rAjyamu).

A: To drink the nectarine juice of story of SrI rAma, who shines (velayu) on the Earth (bhUmi) along with jAnaki - a jewel (maNi) of women (bhAmA), lakshmaNa - son of sumitrA (saumitri), bharata and others (AdulatO) (bharatAdulatO),

is equal to (ruling) a kingdom.

C: O My Mind (manasA)!

It indeed bestows the fruits (phalada) (phaladamE) of purushArtha – all those (akhila) beginning with (Adi) dharma (dharmAdyakhila);

it is the veritable abode (nikEtanamE) of courage (dhairya), bliss (Ananda) (dhairyAnanda) and comfort (saukhya);

it indeed is the boat (nAvamE) which enables one to cross the flaming (jvalana) ocean (abdhi) (jvalanAbdhi) of Worldly Existence – bound (bandha) by actions (karma);

it indeed is the destroyer (haramE) of the (evil effects of) kali yuga;

to drink the nectarine juice of story of SrI rAma – the Lord praised (vinutudagu) by this tyAgarAja - is equal to (ruling) a kingdom.

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Ragam: Sowrastram (17th mela Janyam)

ARO: S R G M P M D , N S || AVA: S N D N , D P M G R S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Ponnaiah Pillai

Version: Hyderabad Brothers

Pallavi:

Ranganaathude (Sri)

Anupallavi:

Mangala Pradambuleerchu Mahaneeya Gunaathmude (Sri)

Charanams:

Sathathamu Vaani Naamame

Sankeerthanamunu Jesina Janula

Hridayakamala Mandu Chalakuchunnade

Pathitha Paavanudanu Virudu Batti Yunnade

Sadgati Icchu Vaadu Ithade Garuda Gamana Dora Ithade! (Sri)

Padiyaruveyla Sthrilaku Praana Naadu Ithade

Parashuraama Garva Mella Bhanga Parachinaade

Mudamumeera Paanamulaku Mokshamichinaade

Parama Dayaakarude Sri Prahlaada Varadhude (Sri)

Meaning: (approximate)

He is Ranganaatha, the lord (“naatha”) of the world (“ranga”), who lives in Sriranga.

He is the one who bestows (“pradambuleerchu”) auspiciousness (“mangala”). He has divine (“mahaneeya”) qualities (“gunaathmude”).

The entire universe (“sathathamu”) is in His (“vaani”) name (“naamame”). He lives (“chalakuchunnade”) in (“mandu”) the lotus-like (“kamala”) hearts (“hrudaya”) of the good people (“janula”) who recite and sing (“sankeerthanamunu jesina”) his name. He holds (“batti yunnade”) the hands (“virudu”) of the pure souls (“pathitha paavanudanu”). He is the one (“Ithade”) who gives (“icchu vaadu”)salvation (“sadgati”). He is the one (“dora ithade”) who rides on the eagle mount (“gamana”) called Garuda.

He is the soul (“praana”) mate (“naadu”) of 16000 (“padiyaru (16) veyla (1000)”) women (“sthrilaku), a story from the Krishna avataara who were freed from Narakaasura. He is the one who suppressed & destroyed (“bhanga parachinaade”) the ego (“Garva Mella”) of Parashuraama. He is the one who gave salvation (“moksha icchinaade”) to a large number of devotees (“Mudamumeera Paanamulaku”). He is the one with supreme (“parama”) compassion (“dayaakarude”). He is the one revered (and who gave boons to: “varadude”) Prahlaada, the exemplary devotee.

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Ragam: Kharaharapriya (22nd Melakartha Ragam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kharaharapriya

ARO: S R2 G2 M1 P D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: T. Rukmini (Similar to Semmangudi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXCbkdscRaM )

Lyrics / Meaning Courtesy: V. Govindan, Thyagaraja Vaibhavam: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/07/thyagaraja-kriti-rama-nee-samaanamu.html

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Pallavi:

rAma nI samAnam(e)varu raghu vamS(O)ddhAraka

Anupallavi:

bhAmA maruvampu molaka bhakti(y)anu panjarapu ciluka (rAma)

Charanam:

paluku palukulaku tEne-(l)oluku mATal(A)Du sOdaralu gala hari tyAgarAja

kula vibhUsha mRdu su-bhAsha (rAma)

Meaning:

Peerless (“samaana evaru”) Rama ! The Raghu race (“vamsa”) attained supremacy thanks to your advent therein. Your beloved Sita (“bhama”) is like a tender and fragrant creeper on your bosom. She is the parrot (“chiluka”) gracing the devotion (“bhakyanu”) to you. You have (“gala”) brothers (“sodharulu”) whose words (“mataladu”) drip with sweetness (“paluku palukulaku”) of honey (“thene”). We are privileged to have you as our family (“kula”) deity (“Vibhusha”). You are gentle and soft in speech (“Mrudusubhasha”).

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Ragam: Kedaram (29th mela Janyam)

AROHANA: S M1 G3 M1 P N3 S ||

AVAROHANA: S N3 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Pallavi:

Raamaa ! Nipai Tanaku Prema Podu Seethaa

Anupallavi:

Taamarasadala Nayana ! Ni Demo Maaya Gaani

Charanam Bhogaala Anubhavamulandu Baguga Buddhi Niyandu

Tygarajuni Hrudayamandu Vagishaa Anandamandu

Meaning (from TK Govinda Rao’s book)

O SITARAMA! My mind ("tanaku") is always obsessed ("prema podu") with you!

O Lotus-petal ("thaamarasa-dala") eyed ("nayanaa")!

What ("emo") spell ("maaya") have you ("nee") cast on me, that O SITARAMA, my mind is always....

Even when I enjoy ("anubhavamulandu") worldly pleasures ("bhogalanu"),

my mind ("buddhi") is merged in you ("baguga neeyandu").

No wonder, this THYAGARAJA's heart ("hrudaya") is brimming over with your Transcendental ("vageesha") Bliss ("anandamandu").

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Ragam: Nayaki (22nd Mela Janyam)

ARO: S R2 M1 P D2 N2 , D2 P S , ||

AVA: S N2 , D2 P M1 R1 G2 , R2 S , ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Muthuswami Dikshitar

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

Lyrics and Meaning Transcription: Smt. Geetha Kalyanaraman & Smt. Sharanya Shivkumar

Pallavi:

Ranganaayakam Bhaavaye Sri Ranga Naayaki Sametam Sri

Anupallavi:

Angaja Taata Mananta Mateetam Ajendraadyamaranutam Satatam Ut

Tungavihanga Turangam Krupa Paangam Ramaantarangam Sri

Charanam:

Pranavaakara Divya Vimaanam Prahlaadaadi Bhaktaabhimanam

Ganapati Samaana Vishvakshenam Gaja Turaga Padaadi Senam

Dinamani Kula-bhava-raaghava-araadhanam Maamaka Videha Mukti Saadhanam

Manimaya Sadanam Shashi Vadanam Phanipati Shayanam Padma Nayanam

Aganita Suguna Gana Nata Vibheeshanam Ghanatara Kaustubha Mani Vibhushanam

Gunijana Kruta Veda Paaraayanam Guruguha Mudita Naaraayanam Sri

Meaning: (From T.K. Govinda Rao's book)

I mediate ("bhavaye") on the lord RANGANAYAKA, who is with goddess RANGANAYAKI ("Sametam")

He is the father ("tata") of Cupid ("angaja") and is the infinite("mananta") one.

He transcends ("matitim") everything ("anta").

He is the eternal one ("satatam") who is praised ("nutham") by the immortal ones ("amara") like Indra ("ajendra").

He has the great bird GARUDA ("uttunga vihangam") for the mount ("turangam") and his eyes ("paangam") shower compassion ("kripa")

He is the dear one of RAMAA ("ramaantarangam").

His divine ("divyavimanam") VIMANA is the form ("aakaara") of PRANAVA("pranava").

He is adored ("abhimanam") by devotees ("bhakta") like PRAHLADA.

VISVAKSENA occupies ("samana") the foremost place as lord GANAPATI does for PARAMASIVA.

His army ("senam") consists of elephants ("gaja"), horses ("turaga") and infantry ("padadi").

He is worshipped ("aradhanam") by Lord RAGHAVA who was born in the solar dynasty ("dinamani kula").

He is my source ("mamaka videha"), for the attainment (" sadhanam") of salvation.("mukthi")

His abode ("sadhanam") is bedecked with gems ("manimaya").

His face ("vadhanam") resembles that of a moon("shashi") and he rests ("sayanam") on a serpent couch ("phanipati").

His eyes ("nayanam") are like lotus ("padma"). He is worshipped by VIBHISANA (" vibhishanam") who has countless good virtues ("aganita suguna ganata").

He is adorned ("vibhushanam") with inestimable ("ghanatara") KAUSTUBHA gem ("mani").

His ardent devotees ("gunijana krta") recite ("paaraayanam") VEDAs constantly.

He is SRI NARAYANA, the delight ("mudita") of GURUGUHA.

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Rathna Kanchuka Dhaarini

Ragam: Khamboji

Talam: Misra Chapu

Muthaiah Bhagavathar

Pallavi:

Rathna Kanchuka Dhaarini Amba Rathna Saaluni Vaasini

Anupallavi:

Rathna Thaatanga Bhooshani Yathna Karyava Kaikudisu Amba

Charanam:

Mandagamana Ullasini Devendra nutha mrudhu bhaashini

Indu Shekhara Harikesha Sundaraanga Vihaarini (Amba)

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Ragam: Thodi (8th melakartha)

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Shyama Shastry

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

Pallavi:

Rave Himagiri Kumari Kanchi Kamakshi Varadaa

Manavi vinavamma Shubhamimmaa Maayamma

Swara Sahityas

Natajana Paripaalini Vanuchu Nammitini Sadaa Brova
Madamatta Mahishadaanava mardhani Vetadirchave Duramuganu
Kaamapaalini Neevee Gatiyani Koriti Koniyaaditi Veediti
Kaamithartha Phaladaayakiyaneti Birudu Mahilo Neeke Tagu
Kamalamukhi Daragala Ghananilakacha Bharaa Mruga vilochana Maniradana gajagamana madiloo Ninnu Sada Dalachu Koni Nee Dhyanamee talli
Syamakrishnanutaa Vinu Naachintanu Veeveega Deercchi Abhayamiyyave Kalyani Kanchi Kaamakshi Nee Paadamee Dikku

Meaning: (TK Govinda Rao’s book)

Please come, oh the daughter of the slow clad mountains, Kaamaakshi of Kaanchi!, the bestower of boons, listen to my prayers and grant me auspiciousness. Oh my mother !

The saviour of those who surrender to you. I place my implicit faith in you to protect me always.

You who subdued the arrogant demon Mahisha, please dispel my agony at once.

The protector of Cupid, you are my sole refuge. I beseech you, praise you ardently, entreat you to protect me.

The title accorded to you, as one who confers the fruits of the desired boons befits you.

You, the lotus faced one with a beautiful blue neck, whose dark tresses are adorned with flowers, are having eyes like that of a doe. Your teeth are like pearls and your gait is majestic like that of an elephant. Mother, I always reflect upon you in mind!

Oh the one, worshipped by Syamakrishna, pray listen, dispel my fears and confer on fearlessness. Oh the auspicious one! The Kamakshi of Kanchi, I have no place to go, but to surrender at your feet.

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Alankarams: These are multi-tala sequences composed in the 35 talas. But usually 7 of these are selected and taught to the students.

Chatushra Jaati DRUVA TALAM Alankaram:

I4 0 I4 I4 = 4 + 2 + 4 + 4 = 14 beats

I4 0 I4 I4

s r g m | g r | s r g r | s r g m ||

r g m p | m g | r g m g | r g m p ||

g m p d | p m | g m p m | g m p d ||

m p d n | d p | m p d p | m p d n ||

p d n S | n d | p d n d | p d n S ||

S n d p | d n | S n d n | S n d p ||

n d p m | p d | n d p d | n d p m ||

d p m g | m p | d p m p | d p m g ||

p m g r | g m | p m g m | p m g r ||

m g r s | r g | m g r g | m g r s ||

Chatushra Jaati MATYA TALAM Alankaram:

I4 0 I4 = 4 + 2 + 4 = 10 beats

I4 0 I4

s r g r | s r | s r g m ||

r g m g | r g | r g m p ||

g m p m | g m | g m p d ||

m p d p | m p | m p d n ||

p d n d | p d | p d n S ||

S n d n | S n | S n d p ||

n d p d | n d | n d p m ||

d p m p | d p | d p m g ||

p m g m | p m | p m g r ||

m g r g | m g | m g r s ||

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Melsthayi Varishais: These are higher octave sequences, which increase the students' vocal or instrumental range. Again, the logic is easy to understand. The first is the simplest asn every subsequent exercise adds a new phrase to the previous one. The progressively cover notes upto Pa in the higher octave.

Dheergam at melsthayi "S", and touch of "R" (d n S R)

s r g m | p d | n S ||

S , , , | S , | , , ||

d n S R | S n | d p ||

S n d p | m g | r s ||

Dheergam at melsthayi "S"

Focus at melsthayi "R" (d n S R - S S R S - S R S n)

Some janta ( S S) and zig zag usages (S R S n - d p m p)

s r g m | p d | n S ||

S , , , | S , | , , ||

d n S R | S S | R S ||

S R - S n | d p | m p ||

d n S R | S n | d p ||

S n d p | m g | r s ||

Dheergam at melsthayi "S"

Touch of melsthayi "G" (d n S R - G R S R )

Focus at melsthayi "R" (d n S R - S S R S - S R S n)

Some janta ( S S) and zig zag usages (S R S n - d p m p)

s r g m | p d | n S ||

S , , , | S , | , , ||

d n S R | G R | S R ||

S R - S n | d p | m p ||

d n S R | S S | R S ||

S R - S n | d p | m p ||

d n S R | S n | d p ||

S n d p | m g | r s ||

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Dhatu Varishais: These are zigzag sequences that increase the students' overall command of notes.

Pattern:

Swara: sm - gm- rg - sr and sgrg - srgm

Laya: 14 - 34- 23 - 12 and 1323 - 1234

s m g m | r g | s r ||

s g r g | s r | g m ||

r p m p | g m | r g ||

r m g m | r g | m p ||

g d p d | m p | g m ||

g p m p | g m | p d ||

m n d n | p d | m p ||

m d p d | m p | d n ||

p S n S | d n | p d ||

p n d n | p d | n S ||

S p d p | n d | S n ||

S d n d | S n | d p ||

n m p m | d p | n d ||

n p d p | n d | p m ||

d g m g | p m | d p ||

d m p m | d p | m g ||

p r g r | m g | p m ||

p g m g | p m | g r ||

m s r s | g r | m g ||

m r g r | m g | r s ||

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Varishais - Sequences:

The great composer Purandara Dasa, hailed as the Father of Carnatic music, created a set of fundamental exercises nearly 500 years ago, which are followed even today.

There are 4 main types of varishais.

Sarali Varishais: These fundamental sequences enable the student to get a feel of melody with rhythm. The logic is quite obvious here. The 1st varishai is a plain ascent and descent of the notes of the raga. The 2nd varishai focuses on the second note from S, namely R (in the ascent) and N (in the descent). The 3rd varishai centers on the third note (G and D) in the ascent and descent respectively. The fourth varishai concentrates on the fourth note M and P. This goes on upto the 7th varishai. The last 3 are general exercises. Some books have split the last sarali varishai into 5 parts, but singing it as a single varishai is more instructive.

Janta Varishais: These are forceful sequences, which facilitate the students to add weight and majesty to their voice. They make use of a form of ornamentation called "spuritham" which is rendering a note twice: plain the first time, and with force from the previous note (i.e. the note just below this note in frequency) in the raga the second time. Teachers must take care that the concept of sphuritham is very clearly embedded in the students' minds. The tendency to render it in a bland and insipid manner should be avoided.

Dhatu Varishais: These are zigzag sequences that increase the students' overall command of notes.

Alankarams: These are multi-tala sequences composed in the 35 talas. But usually 7 of these are selected and taught to the students.

Students should be taught to render all these exercises in at least 3-4 speeds. Once they perfect this technique, they could practice most of them in the 3rd speed. It is ideal to render each varishai twice, once just with the swaras, and again, with akaaram.

Basic ascent/descent with janta

s s r r | g g | m m ||

p p d d | n n | S S ||

Janta Emphasis (starting and ending) at each of the seven notes

Laya pattern: 11-22-33-44 and 11-22-33-44

(12-12-12-12)

s s r r | g g | m m ||

r r g g | m m | p p ||

g g m m | p p | d d ||

m m p p | d d | n n ||

p p d d | n n | S S ||

S S n n | d d | p p ||

n n d d | p p | m m ||

d d p p | m m | g g ||

p p m m | g g | r r ||

m m g g | r r | s s ||

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Simple ascent/descent

Laya pattern: 1234 5678

s r g m | p d | n S ||

S n d p | m g | r s ||

Focus on R and N

Laya pattern: 12-12-1234 and 1234 5678

s r - s r - | s r | g m ||

s r g m | p d | n S ||

S n - S n - | S n | d p ||

S n d p | m g | r s ||

Focus on G and D.

Laya pattern: 123-123-12 and 1234 5678

s r g - s | r g - | s r ||

s r g m | p d | n S ||

S n d - s | n d - | s n ||

S n d p | m g | r s ||

Focus on M and P

Laya pattern: 1234-1234 and 1234 5678

s r g m - | s r | g m - ||

s r g m | p d | n s ||

S n d p - | S n | d p - ||

S n d p | m g | r s ||

Focus on P and M (dheergam); and R, N

Laya pattern: 1234 56-12 and 1234 5678

s r g m | p , - | s r ||

s r g m | p d | n S ||

S n d p | m , - | S n ||

S n d p | m g | r s ||

Focus on G and D

Laya pattern: 1234 56-12 and 1234 5678

s r g m | p d - | s r ||

s r g m | p d | n S ||

S n d p | m g - | S n ||

S n d p | m g | r s ||

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Evvari Bodhana

Ragam: Abogi (22nd Mela Janyam)

Talam: Adi

Composer: Patnam Subramania Iyer

Arohanam : S R2 G1 M1 D2 S Avarohanam: S D2 M1 G1 R2 S

Pallavi : Evvari bodhanavini eelagu jesevura

Anupallavi: Javamuga nannelara Seshachalendra Sree Venkatesa

Charanam : Marubari korvajalanura

Meanings: (done by: Dr. Aruna Turaga, CA)

Pallavi: By hearing (“vini”) whose (“evvari”) preaching (“bhodhana”) are you acting (“jesevura”) inthis manner (“ee laaguna”)?

Anupallavi: O Srinivasa! You are the lord of the hills, which the mighty serpent Aadiseshu had made himself into(“sesha chalendra”). I implore you, come with verve (“javamuga”) and rule me (“nannelara”).

Charanam: I cannot endure (“orva jalanura”) the suffering caused by the deeds of cupid (“maru bari”).

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JALAJAKSHI

Ragam: Hamsadhwani (29th mela janyam)

Talam: Adi

Composer: Maanambuchaavadi Venkatasubbaiyer

Arohanam: S R2 G2 PN2S Avarohanam: SN2PG2R2S

Pallavi: Jalajakshi ninnedabasi chala marulu konnadira

Anupallavi: Chelia nela ravademira cheluvudaina Sree Vendatesa

Charanam: Nee sati doranegana

Meanings: (Done by Dr. Aruna Turaga, CA)

Pallavi: She, who has eyes like the water lilies (“jalajakshi”), is exceedingly (“chala”) distressed (“marulu konnadi”) because of her separation from you (“ninnu edabasi”).

Anupallavi: O venkatesa! You are her soul mate ("cheluvudaina"). Why are you not coming (“ravademira”) to claim your beloved (“chelia nela”)?

Charanam: I have not seen (“ne gaana”) any other lord (“dora”) who can be compared to you (“nee saati”).

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KARUNIMPA IDI

Ragam: SAHANA (28th Mela Janyam)

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P M1 D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 S D2 N2 D2 P M1 G3 M1 R2 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tiruvotriyur Thiyagaiyer

Pallavi: Karunimpa idi manchi tharunamu saami

Anupallavi: Parula vedalanu naapaali Shree Venugopalaa Deva

Charanam: Krupa Judu Meevela

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NERA NAMMITHI [VARNAM]

Ragam: Kanada (22nd mela (Kharaharapriya) janyam)

ARO: S R2 G2 M1 D N2 S

AVA: S N2 P M1 G2 M1 R2 S

Talam: Ata

Composer: Poochi Srinivasa Iyengar

Lyrics (courtesy) : Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

neranammitinayya nityamugA ninnu nIraja nayana nirupama sundarAkAra

Anupallavi:

mAruni kanna shrInivAsa dEvA mAnamutO nannu kApADuTakidE samayamurA

caraNam:

sarasuDa ninnE satatamu koniyADucunnAnurA

Meanings: (approximate)

Pallavi: O Lord (“Aiyya”)! I have steadfastly (“nera”) believed (“nammithi”) and prayed to you (“ninnu”) daily (“nityamugA”). O lotus-eyed (“niraja nayana”) one, your form (“AkarA”) is of incomparable (“nir-upama”) beauty (“sundara”).

Anupallavi: You are the father (“kanna”) of Cupid (“Maaruni”). The goddess Sri lives (“nivasa”) in you. Save me (kApADu”) with dignity (“mAnamutO”) – the time has come (“samayamurA).

Charanam: oh epitome of beauty (“sarasuDa”). I keep thinking of you and celebrating (“koniyADucunnArA”) you (“Ninne”) always (“satatamu”).

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SAMI NINNE Ragam: SANKARA BHARANAM (29TH Melakartha ragam)

Talam: ADI Composer: Veenai Kuppaiyer Arohanam: S R2 G2 M1 P D2 N2 S Avarohanam: S N2 D2 P M1 G2 R2 S Pallavi: Sami nine kori chala marulu konnadira

Anupallavi: Thamasamu seyaka dyajudara kumara

Charanam: Neerajakshi neepai

Meanings: (done by Dr. Aruna Turaga, CA)

Pallavi: O lord (“saami”)! Because of her desire for you (“ninne kori”) she is extremely (“chala”) agitated (“marulu konnadi”).

Anupallavi: O son of the lord (“kumara”)! Without (“jeyaka”) antagonising anymore (“taamasam”) please show mercy (“daya judara”) on her.

Charanam: She, who has eyes like the beautiful lotus that are born in the water (“neerajakshi”) is longing for you (“nee pai”).

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SARASUDA NINNE

Ragam: Saveri (15th mela janyam)

Talam: Adi

Composer: Kotthavaasal Venkatrama Iyer

Arohanam: S R1 M1 P D1 S Avarohanam: SN2D1 PM1G2R1S

Pallavi: Sarasudaa Ninne Kori Chaalaa Marulu Konnadira

Anupallavi: Girini Velayu Sree Venkateshaa Karunincha Ide Samayamu

Charanam: Daanipai Nenaruna Eevela

Meanings: (done by Dr. Aruna Turaga)

Pallavi: O ardent lover! She is extremely (“chala”) tormented (“marulu konnadi”) because of her longing for you (“ninne kori”).

Anupallavi: O venkatesa! You, who dwell on the pinnacle of the hills (“girini velayu”), please heed that now is the time (“ide samayamu”) to show compassion (“karunincha”).

Charanam: Please show affection (“nenaruna”) on the poor being (“daani pai”) this very instant (“ee vela”).

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Ragam: Vasantha

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tacchur Singaaraachari

Arohanam: S G3 M1 D2N2S Avarohanam: SN2D2M1G2R1S

Pallavi: Ninnukori Yunnara Nenarunchi Nannelukora

Anupallavi: Pannagashayanudou Sri Parthasaradhi Deva

Charanam: Soonacharuni baari Korvalera

Meanings: (done by Dr. Aruna Turaga, CA)

Pallavi: I am longing (“kori yunnanu ra”) for you (“ninnu”). I beseech you to uphold your affection for me (“nenaru unchi”) and heed me (“nannelu kora”).

Anupallavi: O deva! You recline (“sayanudou”) on the mighty serpent (“pannaga”). You have steered the chariot of Arjuna (“parthasaradhi”) through all the adversities.

Charanam: I cannot endure (“oravalera”) the suffering (“baari”) caused by the cupid who does not have any body, hence can travel through oblivion (“soona chaaruni”).

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Ragam: Kalyani (65th Melakartha Ragam)

Talam: Adi

Composer: Ramnad Srinivasa Iyengar

Arohanam: S R2 G2 M2 PD2N2S Avarohanam: SN2D2PM2G2R2S

Pallavi: Vanajakshiro ee virahomorvane Vasudevuni thodi deve

Anupallavi: Vinave Nagapuramuna Velayu Soundara rajuni

Charanam: Nilupa rani mohamaye

Meaning (Done by Dr. Aruna Turaga)

Pallavi: O the lady with eyes like those beautiful flowers that originate from the garden (“vanajakshiro”)! I am unable to abide (“orvane”) by this separation (“ee viraham”). Please fetch (“teve”) along (“todi”) the son of Vasudeva, Krishna (“vaasudevuni”).

Anupallavi: Please pay attention (“vinave”)! He is the king of splendour (“soundarya raju”) who dwells (“velayu”) at Nagapuram (“nagapuramuna”).

Charanam: Unendurable (“niluparani”) desire is consuming me (“mohamaaye”).

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Ragam: Bhairavi

Talam: Chathurasra Jathi Dhruva Talam (I4 O I4 I4 )

Arohanam : S G2R2 G2M2 PD2 N2S Avarohanam: S N2D1 PM1 G2 R2 S

Sahityam:

Shree Raamachandra Asritha Paarijaatha Samastha

Kalyaana Gunabhi Raama Seetha Mukha Amboruha

Sanchareeka Nirantaram Mangala Maata Notu

Meaning: (Adapted From: Perfecting Carnatic Music, Level 1 by Chitraveena Ravikiran)

Shree Raamachandra is like the Paarijaatha (wish-fulfilling) tree to all ("samastha") his devotees ("asritha"). He pleases one and all with his divine ("kalyaana") qualities ("guna"). He is like the bee ("sanchareeka") that flies over the lotus ("amboruha") that compared to the face ("mukha") of Sita. May He grant ("maata notu") benediction (i.e. bless us) ["mangala"] forever ("nirantaram").

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KERAYA NEERANU

Ragam: Malahari

ARO: S R1 M1 PD1 S ||

AVA: S D1 PM1 G2 R1 S ||

Talam: Triputa (Chathurasra Jathi)

Composer: Purandaradasa

Meaning: Courtesy, Dr. Aruna Turaga, California

Pallavi:

Kereya Neeranu Kere ge Jalli Varava Padedava Rante Kaanero!

Hari ya Karunadolaada Bhagyava Hari Samarpane Maadi Badukiro

Charanam 1:

Shree Purandara Vittala Raayana Charana Kamalava Nodi Badukiro

Meaning: (by Dr. Aruna Turaga)

Pallavi:

In this geetham, Purandaradasa describes the attributes of the devotees of the god Hari.

Look (“kanero”)! Followers of Hari scoop water from the (“neeranu”) lake (“kere”) and again pour (“jalli”) it back into the lake (“kere ge”) while worshipping with the intention of obtaining the boons (“varava padeda rante”) from the god.

In a similar manner the life given as a considerate bequest (“karunadalaya bhagyavu”) by Hari (“hari ya”) is surrendered back to him (“hari samarpana”).

Charanam 1:

These holy men spend their lives (“bradukeru”) by feasting their eyes (“nodi”) on the lotus feet (“charana kamalava”) of the god who is the master of Purandara dasa (sri purandara vittala rayani).

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KUNDA GOURA

Ragam: Malahari

Talam: Rupakam

Chathurasra Jathi

Arohanam : S R1 M1 PD1 S Avarohanam: S D1 PM1 G2 R1 S

D P | M G R S || R M | P D M P ||

Kun da | Gou - - ra || Gou - | Ri - va ra ||

D R | R S D P || D P | M G R S ||

Man di | - ra - ya || ma - | na ma ku ta ||

S - | R - R - || D P | M G R S ||

Man - | da - ra - || ku su | ma - ka ra ||

S R | M - G R || S R | G R S - ||

Ma ka | ran - dam - || va - | si thu va - ||

D P | M G R S || R M | P D M P ||

He ma | ku - - ta || sim - | ha - sa na||

D R | R S D P || D P | M G R S ||

Vi ru | pa ra - ksha|| ka ru | na - ka ra ||

(Man)

D P | M G R S || R M | P D M P ||

Chan da | ma - - ma || man - | da - gi ni ||

D R | R S D P || D P | M G R S ||

Man - | di ra - ya || ma - | na ma ku ta ||

(Man)

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Ragam: Abogi

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Gopalakrishna Bharati

Version: MS Subbalakshmi

Pallavi:

Sabhapathikku Veredaivam Samanamaagumaa Thillai

Anupallavi:

Krupaanidhi Ivarapolai Kidaikumoo Indha Bhoomi Thannil

Charanam:

Orutharam Shiva Chidambaram Endru Sonnal Podhume

Paragathi Pera Veru Puniyam Panna Vendumaa

Ariya Pulayar Moovar Paadam Adindaarendru Puraanam

Arindhu Sonna Kettom Gopaalakrishnan Paadum Thillai

Meaning (approximate):

There is no other (“vere”) deity (“daivam”) equal (“samana”) to Nataraja, the lord (“pathi”) of the stage (“sabha”). In this world (“bhoomi thannil”), you cannot find a kinder deity (“kripanidhi”) than him (“ivaraipolai”). If one chants (“sonnal podhume”) his name “shiva chidambaram” once (“orutharum”), one attains (“pera”) salvation (“paragathi”) -- there is no need to do (“panna vendumaa”) any other “puniyum” (virtues/good acts). The three (“moovar”) wise (“ariya”) souls (“pulayar”) thus attained (“adaindaar”) his lotus feet (“paadam”), as described (“yendru”) in the puranas. Let us hear about him -- the one sung (“paadum”) upon by Gopalakrishnan (referring to both lord Krishna and the composer of this song).

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Ragam: Bhupalam (8th Mela Janyam)

ARO: S R1 G2 P D1 S ||

AVA: S D1 P G2 R1 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: Hyderabad Brothers

Lyrics/Meanings Courtesy: www.sangeetham.com

Pallavi

Sadaachaleshvaram Bhaavayeham Chamatkaara Purageham Girijaa Moham

Anupallavi:

Sadaashrita Kalpavruksha Samooham Sharanaagata Devataa Samooham Udaajyakruta Naamadheyavaaham Chidaanandaamruta Pravaaham

Charanam:

Chamatkaara Bhoopaalaadi Prasaadakarana Nipuna Mahaalingam

Chayaarahita Deepa Prakaasha Garbha Grhamadhyarangam

Samasta Dukkhaadi Hetubhoota Samsaara Saagara Bhayabhangam

Samadamo Pavrutyaadi Samyukta Saadhujana Hrudaya Sarasijabhrungam

Kamala Vijayakara Vidhrutakurangam Karunaarasa Sudhaarnava Tarangam

Kamalesha Vinuta Vrushabha Turangam Kamalavadana Guru Guhaantarangam

Meaning: (from www.sangeetham.com)

I (“aham”) meditate (“bhaavaye”) on Sadachaleswara, who resides (“geham”) in Chamatkarapura (Tiruvarur) and is the beloved (“moham”) of Girija.

To his devotees (“ashrita samooham”) he is always (“sadaa”) like the Kalpaka tree (“vruksha”), which grants all boons. He is worshipped (“sharanaagata”) by the entire clan (“samooham”) of Devas (“devataa”). He is very famous as being worshipped (“naamadheya”) in the form (“vaaham”) of a lamp (“udaajyakruta”) that used water instead of ghee. He is the embodiment of inner bliss (“chidaananda”) which flows (“pravaaham”) like pure nectar (“amruta”).

He is the Mahalinga who blessed (“prasaada-karana nipuna”) the King (“bhoopaala”) of Chamatkarapura and others (“aadi”). His sanctum (“grahamadhyarangam”) has no (“rahita”) shadows (“chaaya”) as the lamp (“deepa”) there dispels all darkness and preserves light in its womb (“prakaasha garbha”). He destroys all (“samastha”) the fears (“dukha-aadi” or “bhaya bhangam”) of the worldly (“Samsaara”) who are immersed in the ocean (“saagara”) of mundane existence. He is the bee (“brungam”) that hovers around the lotus like (“sarasija”) hearts (“hrudaya”) of the Sadhus (“saadhujana”) who have perfect control (“samadamo”) over their senses (“samyuktha pravrutyaadi”).

His hand, which is better than (“vijayakara”) the lotus (“kamala”) in beauty (“vidruta”) holds a deer (“kurangam”). He like (“tarangam”) a nectar (“sudha”) filled ocean (“arnava”) of mercy (“karunaarasa”). He is worshipped by the husband (“esha”) of Lakshmi (“Kamala”) and has a bull (“vrushabha”) for his mount (“turangam”). He resides (“angam”) in the heart (“antara”) of the lotus (“kamala”) faced (“vadana”) Guruguha.

Notes:

This is the first of the Tiruvarur Panchalinga kritis. Composed in praise of Sadachaleswara. The song refers to Tiruvarur as Chamatkara (“miracles”) pura (“town”) or the town of miracles.The reference to the lamp burning with water instead of oil pertains to Naminandi Adigal, a devout Sahivaite who is credited with the creation of the Kamalalaya Tank. In a tussle with the Jains, he is said to have won, by lighting a lamp at this shrine, using water instead of ghee. There are three references to the lotus in this kriti. The Achaleswara sanctum is still the place where lotus garlands are prepared for the Tiruvarur temple. The Achaleswara temple is a fine example of early Chola architecture and abounds with sculptures. It is said to be a model for the Big Temple in Tanjavur. Dikshitar introduces the raga mudra, by using the word Bhupala, which also means King. The suffix “aadi” used in this word (“bhoopaalaadi”) also refers to the talam to which the song is set!

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Ragam: hindOLavasanta {20th Melakartha (Nata Bhairavi) Janyam}

ARO: S G2 M1 P D1 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 M1 G2 R2 G2 S ||

(Alt AVA: S N2 D1 - P D1 N2 D1 M1- G2 R2 G2 S)

Talam: Adi

Composer: Muthuswamy Dikshitar

Version: T M Krishna

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

santAna rAmasvAminam saguNa nirguNa svarUpam bhajarE

Anupallavi:

santatam yamunAmbApuri nivasantam natasantam hindOLavasantam

Adhavam jAnakIdhavam saccidAnanda vaibhavam shivam

Charanam:

santAna saubhAgya vitaraNam sAdhujana hrdaya sarasija caraNam

cintAmaNyAlankrta gAtram cinmAtram sUrya candra nEtram

antaranga guruguha samvEdyam anrta jaDa duhkha rahita manAdyam

Meaning: (Courtesy: http://guruguha.org/wiki/santanarama.html, and TK Govinda Rao’s book):

P: Adore (“bhaja”) santana rama, who is of the manifestation (“svarUpam”) for meditation through both formless (“nirguNa”) and with form (“saguNa”)!

A: The one who is eternally present (“nivasantam”)in the ksetra known as Yamunambapuri

The one worshipped (“nata”) by the tranquil ones (yogis – “santam”) ; The one who is pleased (“Adhavam”) by the raga hindolavasanta

The one dear to Janaka's daughter (“Idhavam”)

The one who is a celebration (“vaibhavam”) of knowledge-existence-bliss (“sat-cid-Ananda”); The auspicious (“shivam”).

C: The one who provides (“vitaraNam”) the boon (“saubhAgya”) of progeny (“santAna”).

The one who has serene devotees (“sAdhu-jana”) at his lotus (“sarasija”) feet (“caraNam”).

His neck (“gAtram”) is adorned with jewels like Chintamani (“cintAmaNya-alankrta”).

He is the embodiment of pure consciousness (“chin-maatram”).

The one who has the sun (“sUrya”) and the moon (“candra”) as his eyes (“nEtram”).

The one who is well understood (“samvEdyam”) in the inner heart (“antaranga”) of subrahmanya

He is bereft (“rahita”) of falsehood (“anrta”), dullness (“jaDa”) and grief (“duhkha”). He is the primordial one (“manAdyam”).

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Saraguna Palimpa

Ragam: Kedaragowlai (28 janyam)

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Poochi Srinivasa Iyengar

Version: MS Subbalakshmi

Arohana: S R2 M1 P N2 S ||

Avarohana: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Pallavi:

Saraguna Palimpa Samayamura

Neeku Sari Evvarunnaru Sarasija Nethra!

Anupallavi:

Varaguna Seshadri Varada Venkateshwaraa

Vanaja Sambhavanutha Vala Molasange

Charanam:

Satadruthru Pujitha Gajaraajudu Moralidagaa Anugrahincha Leda?

Ati Vethajandina Parama Bhakthudaku Prahlaaduni Mununi Gacha Leda ?

Manmatha Janaka Marshamunaku Niketana Mahaneeya Srinivasa Neerusad Gatalanu

Vini Ninnu Veditini Manasu Karagi Balki Naadu Sankatamulu Deerchi

Meaning: (approximate)

O one with divine qualities ("saraguna")! It is time ("samayamuraa") for your protect ("palimpa") me!

Who ("evvarunnaru") is equal ("sari") to you ("neeku") ?

Oh the one with lotus-like ("sarasija") eyes ("nethra")!

You are the one full of beautiful qualities ("varaguna")! You lie on a serpent couch ("sesha-adri"). You are the giver of boons ("vara-daa"). You are Venkateshwara! You are worshipped ("nutha") by Brahma, the one born ("sambhava") of a lotus ("vanaja").

Did you not("leda") protect ("anugrahincha") Gajendra the king of elephants ("gaja-raajudu")when he prayed to you in pain ("sathadruthu poojitha").

Did you not protect the learned ("ati vedajanthina"), supreme ("parama") devotee ("bhaktha"), Prahlada ?

You are the father ("janaka") of Cupid ("manmatha"); the world is dedicated to you ("marshamunaku niketana").

You are the supreme ("mahaneeya") Srinivasa!I have heard ("vini") of your divine tales ("sad-gatalanu"), and pray to you ("veditini"). Please condescend ("manasu karagi") to listen to my entreaties ("balki"), and release ("deerchi") me from my miseries ("sankatamulu").

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Ragam: Dhanyasi {8th melakartha (Thodi) janyam}

AROHANA: S G2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVAROHANA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R1 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Pallavi:

Sangeetha Gnyanamu Bhakti Vinaa Sanmaargamu Galadhe Manasa

Anupallavi:

Brungi Natesha Sameeraja Ghataja

Mataanga Naaradhadulupasimche

Charanam:

Nyaya Nyayamulu Delusunu Jagamulu Mayamayamane Delusunu Durguna

Kaayajaathi Shadripula Jayinche

Karyamu Delusunu Tyagarajunutha

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s Book)

P: O Mind (“Manasa”)! Mere knowledge (“gnyanamu”) of music (“sangeetha”) without (“vinaa”) devotion (“bhakthi”) can never lead (“galadhe”) to the right (“san”) path (“maargamu”).

A: Lord Nataraaja (“natesha”), Anjaneeya (son of the wind -- “sameer” “aja”), sages like Brungi, Agastya (“ghatajaa -- born from a pot”), Maatanga and Naarada worship you through music (“simche”), saturated with devotion. Is there a supreme mode of worship?

C: Tyagaraaja knows how(“delusunu”) to discriminate right (“Nyaya Nyamu”) and wrong (“durguna”). He is also aware that this world (“jagamulu”) is unreal and transient (“mayamayamane”). He has found the way to conquer (“jayinche”) the six (“shad”) inward enemies (“ripula”) like lust, attachment, anger (“kaayajaadi”) etc. … beginning with (Adi) kAma (kAyaja) (literally cupid) (kAyajAdi) (kAma, krOdha, lObha, mOha, mada and mAtsarya) … Yet he is fully convinced that there is no other way to salvation than knowledge of music (“kaaryamu delusunu”) integrated with unalloyed devotion.

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Pallavi:

sArasAkSa paripAlaya mAmayi santatam karuNayA jagadIsha

Anupallavi:

nIrajAstra janakAdhi mEcaka nIradAbha karinAyaka bhayahara

Charanam 1:

pAdapAtisama dEvanikAya harE shishu sOma manOhara bAla dEsha vilasita

mrgamada tilaka sUditArigaNa nirupamabala bala sOdarAnga haricandana carcita

Charanam 2:

bhOgibhOga kalitAtma nivAsa vibhO vihagEshvara vAhana pUrNakAma kalidOSa

vinAshakara yOgijAta hrdayAmbujakElana sAgarAdhika kabhIra murAntaka

Charanam 3:

bhImasEvyatama mangaLalIlamudA kurumE kushalam bhava bhIti nAshana caNAdbhuta

guNa nilaya bhAmini samudayAshaya mOhana padmanAbha kamalAdharanIvara

Meaning (Courtesy, Rajani: https://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11519 )

P: sArasAkSa - O lotus-eyed one! paripAlaya mAm ayi - Oh protect me santatam - always

karuNayA - with mercy, jagadIsha - O lord of world,

A: nIrajAstra janaka - O father of Manmatha who has the lotus as (one of his) weapons,

ati mEcaka - O very dark-hued one, nIradAbha - O one resembling a cloud,

karinAyaka bhayahara - O remover of the fear of Gajendra!

C1: pAdapAtisama dEvanikAya- O one at whose feet the hordes of Devas fall,

harE - O Hari,

shishu sOma manOhara - O one as delightful as the crescent moon,

phAla dEsha vilasita mrgamada tilaka - O one on whose forehead shines a Kasturi Tilaka,

sUditArigaNa - O one who has killed all enemy forces,

nirupamabala - O one of incomparable strength,

bala sOdara - O brother of Balarama,

anga haricandana carcita - O one whose body is smeared with golden sandalpaste!

C2:

bhOgibhOga kalitAtma nivAsa - O one whose has made the snakes's hood as your abode,

vibhO - O omnipresent one,

vihagEshvara vAhana - O one whose vehicle is the king of birds,

pUrNakAma - O one with all desires completed,

kalidOSa vinAshakara - O destroyer of the evils of Kaliyuga,

yOgijAta hrdayAmbujakElana - O one who sports in the lotus-hearts of the Yogis,

sAgarAdhika gabhIra - O one more majestic than the ocean,

murAntaka - O slayer of Mura!

C3:

bhIma - O terrible one, sEvyatama mangaLalIla - O one with auspicious stories/activities that are most worthy of enjoying(listening),

mudA - with happiness,

kurumE kushalam - Do me good, bhava bhIti nAshana caNA - O expert in destroying the fear of rebirth,

adbhuta guNa nilaya - O abode of all wondrous attributes,

bhAmini samudayAshaya mOhana - O one who enchants all women,

padmanAbha - O one with a lotus emerging from your navel,

kamalAdharanIvara - O husband of Lakshmi and Bhumidevi

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RAGAM-Kapi Narayani

Aro: S R M P M P D N S || (28 janyam)

Aro: S N D P M G R G , R , S ||

Talam: Deshadi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

Pallavi:

Sarasa Saama Daana Bheda Danda Chatura Saati Daivamevare Brovave

Anupallavi:

Parama Shambhavaagresaruntanuchu Palukuravanuthu Teliyaleka Poye

Charanam:

Hitavu Maatalentho Baaga Balkithivi Sathamugaanayodhya Nicchenantivi

Natha Sahodharuni Rajujesi Raja Hatamujesitivi Tyagaraaja Nutha

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s Book)

Lord! You are a past-master (“chatura”) in the art (“sarasa”) of utilizing the four strategic expedients of persuation (“sama”), temptation (“dana”), separation (“bheda”) and subjugation (“danda”) in appropriate measures to achieve the end desired by you.

It is incomprehensible (“paluku”) how Ravana such an ardent devotee (“agresarunta”) of Siva (“parama shaambhavaa”) miscalculated your response (“theliyaleka poye”).

Through Anjaneya you tendered (“baaga balkitivi”) him advice (“hitavu maata”) and persuaded him to free Sita devi. To win him over (“sathamugaana”), you even offered him (“nicchenanti”) the kingdom of Ayodhya in return. Next you weaned away his brother (“natha sahodharuni”) Vibheeshana and crowned him (“rajujesi”) king of Lanka even when Ravana was alive. Finally you destroyed (“hatamujesitivi”) the recalcitrant rakshasa (“raja”) and his race.

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RAGAM-Khamas

ARO: S M G M N D N P D N S || AVA : S N D P M G R S ||

Talam: Chatusra jati Jhampa (7 beat cycle)

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: M.N. Subramanyam

Pallavi:

Saarasa Dala Nayana Sankata Harana Hare Govinda Maam Paahi

Anupallavi:

Neerajasanaadi Poojitaanga Shree Ramaantaranga Shubhaanga Murahara Abhaya Prada Mukunda Yaadava Kula Bhushana Maadhava

Charanam:

Maaghamaasotsava Prabhava Maanita Guruguha Vandita Bhava

Gokula Janapaala Gopikaa Manohara Govarddhanadhara

Meaning: (TK Govinda Rao’s book)

O Hari! Having eyes (“nayanaa”) like lotus petals (“saarasa dala”). The remover(“harana”) of obstacles (“Sankata”). O Govinda! Protect me (“maam paahi”)!

Who is worshipped (“poojitha”) by Brahma (“neerajaasa”) and others (“aadi”). Who resides in the heart (“antaranga”) of lakshmi (“ramaa”). O the auspicious one (“shubaanga”)! The vanquisher (“hara”) of Muraasura. He bestows (“pradha”) protection(“abhaya”) ! O Mukunda! O Madhava! Jewel (“bhushana”) of the Yaadavakula.

Who is honored (“prabhava”) during the festivities (“utsava”) held in the month (“maasa”) of Maagha (Feb/March). Who is worshipped (“vanditha”) by esteemed (“maanitha”) Gurguguha. The auspicious one, who protects (“paala”) the cowherd people (“gokula jana”); beloved (“manohara”) of the cowherd damsels (“gopikaa”). Who held aloft (“dhara”) the Govardhana mountain.

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Ragam: Natai

Talam: Adi

Puliyur Doraiswamy Iyer

Pallavi:

Sarasi Ruhasana Priye Amba

Sada Veenaa Gana Priye Sadananda Hrudaye Mani Sadaye

Anupallavi:

Sharanagatham Mamava Manjula Sharaniki Thanaye

Sam moditha Kavijana Hrudaye

Saroja Nilaye Mani Valaye

Charanam:

Sarasi Ruhakshi Yugale Amba

Sharanagatha Deena Vatsale Amba

Sharadindu Sundara Vadane Vimale

Saraswathi Sathithe Shivaguna Guna jale

Sathatham Vidya lole Sada Sushele

Samvarakumbhastana Yugale Dhavale

Sakala Saamraajya Prathagana Yutha Pusthaka Dhaale

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Pallavi:

Sankari SaM-kuru candra mukhi akhil(A)ND(E)Svari

SAmbhavi sarasija bhava vanditE gauri amba

Anupallavi

sankaTa hAriNi ripu vidAriNi kalyANi

sadA nata phala dAyikE hara nAyikE jagaj-janani (Sankari)

caraNam 1

jambu pati vilAsini jagad-avan(O)llAsini

kambu kandharE bhavAni kapAla dhAriNi SUlini (Sankari)

caraNam 2

angaja ripu tOshiNi akhila bhuvana pOshiNi

mangaLa pradE mRDAni marALa sannibha gamani (Sankari)

caraNam 3

SyAma kRshNa sOdari SyAmaLE SAt(O)dari

sAma gAna lOlE bAlE sad(A)rti bhanjana-SIlE (Sankari)

Meaning: http://syamakrishnavaibhavam.blogspot.com/2011/04/syama-sastry-kriti-sankari-samkuru-raga.html

P: O Sankari! Please give (kuru) (literally do) us welfare (SaM) (SaM-kuru). O Moon (candra) Faced (mukhi) Mother akhilANDESvari (literally Goddess of entire cosmos)!

O SAmbhavi (literally wife of Sambhu – Siva)! O Mother worshipped (vanditE) by brahmA – resident (bhava) in lotus (sarasija)! O gauri! O amba!

A: O Reliever (hAriNi) (literally destroyer) of anxiety (sankaTa)! O Destroyer (vidAriNi) of enemies (ripu)! O kalyANi!

O Bestower (dAyikE) of results (phala) (literally fruit) to those who always (sadA) supplicate (nata)! O Consort (nAyikE) of Siva (hara)! O Generator (janani) of this Universe (jagat) (jagaj-janani)!

O Sankari! Please give us welfare. O Moon Faced Mother akhilANDESvari! O SAmbhavi! O Mother worshipped by brahmA! O gauri! O amba!

C1: O Mother who sports (vilAsini) with Siva – jambu pati (name of Lord at tiruvAnaikkA)! O Mother who takes delight (ullAsini) in protecting (avana) the Universe (jagat) (jagadavanOllAsini)!

O Conch (kambu) necked (kandharE), bhavAni (literally wife of bhava - Siva)! O Mother who carries (dhAriNi) skull (kapAla)! O Mother who wields trident (SUlini)!

O Sankari! Please give us welfare. O Moon Faced Mother akhilANDESvari! O SAmbhavi! O Mother worshipped by brahmA! O gauri! O amba!

C2: O Mother who brings delight (tOshini) to Siva – enemy (ripu) of manmatha (angaja)! O Nourisher (pOshini) of entire (akhila) Universe (bhuvana)!

O Mother who bestows (pradE) auspiciousness (mangaLa)! O Consort of Siva – mRDa (mRDAni)! O Swan (marALa) like (sannibha) gaited (gamani)!

O Sankari! Please give us welfare. O Moon Faced Mother akhilANDESvari! O SAmbhavi! O Mother worshipped by brahmA! O gauri! O amba!

C3: O SyAmaLA (SyAmaLE) - sister (sOdari) of vishNu – SyAma kRshNa! O Slender (SAta) waisted (udari) (SAtOdari)!

O bAlA (bAlE) - enjoyer (lOlE) of sAma gAna (literally recitation of sAma vEda)! O Mother who is always (sadA) intent (SIlE) on relieving (bhanjana) (bhanjana-SIlE) the problems (Arti) of devotees!

O Sankari! Please give us welfare. O Moon Faced Mother akhilANDESvari! O SAmbhavi! O Mother worshipped by brahmA! O gauri! O amba!

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Ragam: Isha Manohari (28 mela janyam)

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 M1 R2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Muthuswamy Dikshitar

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Meaning: Courtesy Guru Guha Vaibhavam: http://guru-guha.blogspot.com/2008/07/dikshitar-kriti-sri-gana-natham-raga.html

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Pallavi:

Shree Gananatham Bhajare Chita Paraashakthiyutham

Anupallavi:

Naaga Yagnya Suthradharam Nada Layaanandakaram

Charanam

Aagamaadi Sannutham Akhila Deva Pujitham

Yogishaali Bhaavitham Bogishaali Sevitham

Madhyamakala Sahityam:

Raagadweshaadi Rahita Ramaneeya Hrudaya Viditham

Sri Guru Guha Sannutham Chinmoola Kamalaasthitham

Meaning: Courtesy Guru Guha Vaibhavam: http://guru-guha.blogspot.com/2008/07/dikshitar-kriti-sri-gana-natham-raga.html

P: SrI gaNa nAthaM – Ganesha, the lord of the Ganas,

parA Sakti yutam – the one accompanied by the great goddess,

rE citta - O Mind!

bhaja - Worship

anupallavi

nAga yajna sUtra dharaM– the one wearing a snake as his sacred thread,

nAda laya-Ananda-karam – the one pleased by music and rhythm,

caraNam

Agama-Adi sannutaM – the one praised by all Vedas etc.,

akhila dEva pUjitaM – the one worshipped by all gods,

yOga-SAli bhAvitaM – the one meditated upon by those who have attained Yoga (i.e. Yogis),

bhOgi SAyi sEvitam – the one served by Vishnu (who reclines on a snake),

rAga dvEsha-Adi rahita ramaNIya hRdaya viditaM –the one who can only be understood in the heart that is beautiful due to the absence of passion and hatred,

SrI guru guha sammuditaM –the one delighted with Guruguha,

cinmUla kamala sthitam – the resident of the Muladhara lotus( the source of life-energy)!

Comments: This Kriti is in the second Vibhakti (accusative, object form)

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Ragam: Khamas (28th Mela janyam)

*Aro: S M1 G3 M1 N2 D2 N2 P D2 N2 S ||

Ava: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||*

Talam: Deshaadi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Pallavi:

Seethaapathe ! Naa Manasuna!

Siddhaantamani Yunnaanuraa!

Anupallavi:

Vaataatmajaadula Chentane Varninchina Nee Paluku Lella

Charanam:

Premajuchi Naapai Pedda Manasu Jesi

Nee Mahimalella Nindaaru Jupi

Ee Mahini Bhayametikanna Maata

Raamachandra ! Tyaagaraaja Vinuta!

Meaning: (From T.K. Govinda Rao’s Book and www.karnatik.com):

O Lord (“pathe”) of Seetha! I have (“yunnaanuraa”) placed my trust (“siddhaantamani”) in you.

The other day in the presence (“chentane”) of Anjaneya (“vaataatmaju”) and your other cherished devotees (“aadula”), you revealed (“jupi”) yourself to me (“varninchina”) in all your glory (“mahimalella nindaaru”) casting a benevolent (“premajuchi” or “pedda manasu jesi”) look at me (“naapai”), and assured me (“nee paluku”) that I have nothing to fear (“bhayametinanna maata”) in this (“ee”) world (“mahini”).

How wonderful and comforting! I have nothing to fear. I cherish those pregnant words like a treasure!

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Ragam: Andolika {22nd Melakartha (Kharaharapriya) Janyam}

ARO: S R2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVA S N2 D2 M1 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Muthu Thandavar

Version: Ram Kaushik

Lyrics/Meanings Courtesy: Rasikas.org & Sangeethabhyas:

http://www.sangeethabhyas.com/SongInfo.php?SongId=549

Pallavi:

sEvikka vENDumayyA cidambaram sEvikka vENDumayyA

Anupallavi:

sEvikka vENDum cidambara mUrtiyAm dEvAdi dEvan tiru sannidhi kaNDu

Charanam:

kArAnai mAmukhat-taindu karattAnai karpaka rAyanai mukkuriyANai

shIrAr puliyUrp-pati ellai vAshal vAzh dEvar shirai mITkum sEvark-koDiyAnai

singAramAna shiva gangaiyil mUzhgi shivakAmi sannidhi munbAghavE vandu

pAngAghavE pradakSiNam sheidu bhaktargaL siddhargaL paNiviDaiyOr tozha

ciTTar paravum tirumUlattAnai shiTrambalamennum pErambalattAnai

aSTa dikkum pugazhambala vANanai ANDavanait-tillait-tANDava rAyanai

nalla tiruvizhA vAnittirudErum nADengum E pugazh narg-gOpura nAngum

tillai mUvAyiravar vaLar vIdiyum tirumanjanamum mArgazhi darishanamum

Meanings Courtesy:

http://www.sangeethabhyas.com/SongInfo.php?SongId=549

P: I want (vENDum) to offer my services/worship (sEvikka) at cidambaram, my master (ayyA)!

A: I want to (vENDum) behold (kaNDu) and worship (sEvikka) at the sanctum sanctorum (sannidhi) of the god (dEvan) of gods (dEvAdi), the divine (tiru) idol (mUrtiyAm) that I have heard is enshrined in cidambaram.

C: (I want to behold and worship) the Lord of black bull (kArAnai) along with the elephant (mA)-faced (mukhattu) one with five (aindu) arms (karattAnai), the lord (rAyanai) who grants us our wishes (karpaka), the lord with the three (mu) emblems (kuRiyAnai); as well as the one with a flag/banner (koDiyAnai) with a rooster (SEval) on it who liberated (mITkum) the gods (dEvar) from their imprisonment (Sirai) who resides (vAzh) outside the limits (ellai vASal) of the great and prosperous (SirAr) city (pati) of puliyUr.

After a bath (mUzhgi) in the beautiful (SingAramAna) temple tank (Siva gangaiyil), walking (vandu) in front (munbAgavE) of the sanctum (sannidhi) of pArvati (SivakAmi), and appropriately (pAngAgavE) perambulating (pradakshiNamum Seidu) around the shrines, (I want to behold and worship the lord of cidambaram) as other devotees (bhaktargaL), learned mystics (siddhargaL) and those involved in temple services (paNiviDaiyOr) offer worship (tozha)

(I want to behold and worship) the divine (tiru) main deity (mUlattAnai) who is praised (paravum) by learned and wise men (ciTTar), the mighty (pEr) lord of the open space (ambalattAnai) called (ennum) 'consciousness' (ciTRambalam), the resident (vANanai) of the skies (ambala) praised (pugazh) in all eight (ashTa) directions (dikkum), THE God (ANDavanai), the lord (rAyanai), the master of tANDava in cidambaram (tillai)!

I want to experience the vision (dariSanamum) of the joyous (nalla) festivities (tiruvizhA), the temple chariot (tErum) that is so tall, it looks as if it is beholding the skies (vAnittiru), the four (nAngum) beautiful (nar) gate/entrance towers (gOpuram) that are famous (pugazh) all over (engumE) this land (nADu), the paths/roads (vIdiyum) trod (vaLar) by the original three thousand (muvvAyiravar) dIkshitars of cidambaram (tillai), the holy water (tirumanjanamum) [7] in the month of mArgazhi [8] (and worship the Lord in cidambaram).

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Ragam: Devagandhari {29th melakartha (Dheera Shankarabharanam) janyam)

AROHANA: S R2 M1 P D2 S ||

AVAROHANA: S N3 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Papanasam Sivan

Version: M.N. Subramanyam

Lyrics: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

shAradE vINA vAdana vishAradE vandE tavapadE

Anupallavi:

nArada jananI catur vadana nAyaki bhukti mukti dAyaki naLina daLa lOcani bhava mOcani hamsavAhini hamsagAmini

Charanam:

indrAdi sakala bhrndAraka gaNa vandita padAra vindE

indu viTambana manda smitayuta sundara mukhAra vindE

vandAru sujana mandAra dayA sadanE mrdu gatanE

vANi nitya kalyANi varadE rAmadAsa hrdayAlayE shrI (saaradhE)

Meaning:

(Courtesy: Sravan Kumar,

http://ramachilaka.blogspot.in/2012/10/sarade-veena-vadana-papanasan-sivam.html )

P: shAradE = O Sharade ; vINA vAdana vishAradE = who is well versed in playing Veena

vandE = I bow down ; tavapadE = at your feet.

A: nArada jananI = mother of nArada ; caturvadana nAyaki = wife of brahma

bhukti mukti dAyaki= who bestows bhakthi and mukthi; naLina daLa lOcani = lotues eyed one

bhava mOcani = who wards off bhava ( samsaara ); hamsavAhini = whose vehicle is hamsa

hamsagAmini = who rides on hamsa

indrAdi sakala bhrndAraka gaNa vandita padAravindE = whose feet are worshipped

by the group of all the devatas including Indra and others

indu viTambana mandasmitayuta sundara mukhAravindE = who has a beautiful smiling

lotus-like face which even overshines that of the moon

vandAru sujana mandAra dayA sadanE = who has a dayaa( merciful ) face towards

those good peopple who take refuge ( in you )

vANi = godess of speech ; nityakalyANi = bestower of good ( kalyAnam ) always

varadE = giver of boons ; rAmadAsa hrdayAlayE = who resides in the heart of Ramadaasa....shrI

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Ragam: Shanmukhapriya

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: Semmangudi

Pallavi:

Siddhi Vinayakam Anisam Chintayaamyaham

Prasiddha Gananaayakam Vishishtaartha Daayakam Varam

Anupallavi:

Siddha Yaksha Kinnaraadi Sevitama-khilajagat

Prasiddham Mula Pankajamadhyastham Modaka Hastam

Charanam

Bhadrapadamaasa Cathurtthyaam Brahmanaadi Pujitam

Paasaankusha Dharam Chatra Chaamara Parivijitham

Raudrabhaava Rahitam Daasa Janahridaya Viraajitam

Rauhineeyanujaar cchitam Ihanaa Varjitam

Adri Raaja Sutaatmajam ananta guruguhaagrajam

Bhadrapada Padaambujam Bhaasamaana Chaturbhujam

Meaning: (TK Govinda Rao’s book):

I meditate always on Siddhi Vinaayaka, the Lord of the group of Siddhas. He bestows special boons, the great one. He is worshipped by Siddhas, Yakshas, Kinnaras and others and is renowned all over the world, who is the centre of Mulapankaja who has sweet Modaka in his hand.

He is worshipped by Brahmanas and others during the fourth day of the bright fortnight of the month of BhadraPada (Aug-Sept). He who adorns the noose – paasa – and goad – ankusa. He is honoured with the umbrella – chatra and fly-flap – Chamara, who is devoid of anger, who is enshrined in the hearts of humble – Dasas, revered by Krishna the younger brother of Balaraama. He is devoid of desire. He is the son of the daughter of Mount Himavan – Parvati, elder brother of Cupid-like Guruguha. His lotus-like feet bestows auspiciousness. He has four lustrous hands.

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Ragam: Panthuvarali

Talam: Adi

Tyagaraja

Pallavi:

Siva Siva Siva Yanaraadaa ?

Bhavabhaya Baadhala Nanachukoraadaa ?

Charanam

Kaamaadula Dega Kosi (para-)

Bhaamala parula Dhanamula Rosi

Paamaratvamu Nedabaasi (ati)

Nemamuto Bilvarcchana Jesi

Agamamula Nutiyinchi (bahu-)

Baguleni Bhashalu Chalinchi

Bhaagavatulato Poshinchi (vara-)

Tyagaraaja Sannutudani Yenchi

Meaning (TK Govinda Rao’s book)

Mortals ! Why do you not rid yourselves of the trials and tribulations of life by chanting the name of SIVA repeatedly ?

Root out KAMA-lust and other vile infections on the mind, eschew the desire for women and other’s wealth, rid yourself of ignorance and worship Siva with Bilva leaves

Associate with righteous men, regard them as gods and not giving any room to any shyness, worship Siva in the lotus of your heart with abandon and chant the holy name of Siva

Chanting the VEDAs, extol the Lord.

Avoid all fruitless talk and in the company of noble devotees, indulge in chanting the name of the Lord and singing His glory. Knowing that SIVA is the Lord whom this TYAGARAJA bows down to chant, the name of SIVA eternally!

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RAGAM-Kalyani

Talam: Adi

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: M.N. Subramanyam

Pallavi:

Sivakameshwari Chintayeham Sringaara Rasa Sampurnakareem

Anupallavi:

Sivakameshwara Mana Priyakareem Chidaananda Guruguha Vashankareem

Charanam:

Shanta Kalyana Gunashaaleneem Shantyateeta Kalaa Swaroopineem

Maadhurya Gaanaamrutha Modhineem Madaalashaam Hamsollasineem

Madhyama kala sahitya:

Chidambara pureeshwareem Chitagnikunta Sambhoota Sakaleeshwa Hreem Shreem

Meaning: (TK Govinda Rao’s book)

I (“aham”) reflect (“chintaye”) upon goddess Sivakaameshwari, who brings about (“kareem”) the fulfillment (“sampurna”) of the sentiment of love (“sringaara rasa”).

She fascinates (“priya kareem”) the mind (“mana”) of Sivakameshwara and charms (“vashankareem”) Guruguha; steeped in the bliss of Sivananda (“chidaananda”).

She is serene (“shanta”) and has (“shaaleneem”) auspicious (“kalyana”) qualities (“guna”) and is of the form (“swaroopa”) of Kala. She also transcends (“ateeta”) tranquility (“shanta”). She exults (“modhineem”) in the nectar (“amruta”) of melodious (“madhurya”) music (“gana”). She is intoxicated (“madalashaam”) with the joy and rides (“ullasineem”) on a swan (“hamsa”). She is the presiding deity (“pureeshwareem”) of Chidamdaram and is the goddess (“eshwarim”) of the universe (“sakala”) and is born (“sambhuta”) from the sacrificial (“kunta”) fire (“agni”) of knowledge (“chit”).

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SivE pAhi mAM

Ragam: Kalyani {65th Melakartha }

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalyani_(raga)

ARO: S R2 G3 M2 P D2 N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 D2 P M2 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Ram Kaushik (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkEo3hJFyzU )

Lyrics / Meanings Courtesy: Tyagaraja Vaibhavam http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/10/thyagaraja-kriti-sive-pahimam-raga.html

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Pallavi:

SivE pAhi mAM ambikE

Srita phala dAyaki

Anupallavi

kavEraj(O)ttara tIra vAsini

kAtyAyani dharma saMvardhani (SivE)

caraNam 3

car(A)cara-mayI kar(A)ravindamuna

rAma cilukanu birAna pUni

parAkuga jUDa rAdu SrI raghu-

var(A)ptuDagu tyAgarAja vinutE (SivE)

Meaning: (“Courtesy: V Govindan: Tyagaraja Vaibhavam”)

See: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/10/thyagaraja-kriti-sive-pahimam-raga.html for a complete analysis

O Mother SivA (SivE)! Please protect (pAhi) me (mAM); O ambikA (ambikE)! O Bestower (dAyaki) of boons (phala) (literally fruits) to those who seek refuge (Srita) in You!

O Mother kAtyAyani! O Mother dharma saMvardhani (name of pArvati at tiruvaiyAru kshEtra) resident (vAsini) (at tiruvaiyAru) on the Northern (uttara) bank (tIra) of river kAvEri – daughter of King kavEra (kavEraja) (kavErajOttara)!

O Mother SivA! please protect me; O ambikA! O Bestower of boons to those who seek refuge in You!

O Mother who is of the form (mayI) of animate (cara) and inanimate (acara) (carAcara-mayI)! Holding (pUni) green parrot (rAma cilukanu) in Your hand (kara) Lotus (aravindamuna) (karAravindamuna), it is not appropriate (rAdu) to look (jUDa) at me with apathy (parAkuga);

O Mother praised (vinutE) by this tyAgarAja – who is dear (AptuDagu) to Lord SrI raghuvara (raghuvarAptuDagu)! O Mother SivA! please protect me quickly (birAna); O ambikA! O Bestower of boons to those who seek refuge in You!

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RAGAM-Kanada (22nd Melakartha Janyam)

ARO: S R₂ G₂ M₁ D₂ N₂ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₂ P M₁ G₂ M₁ R₂ S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: T Rukmini

Pallavi:

Shree Narada ! Nadasaraseeruha Brunga ! Shubhanga!

Anupallavi:

Dina Maanarakshaka! Jagadeesha! Bhesha Sankaasha

Charanam:

Vedajanitha Vara Veena Vaadana Tatvajna!

Khedahara Trithaaparahita Kheshara Vinutha!

Yadava Kulajaptha Sadaa Modahrudaya! Munivarya!

Srida ! Tyagaraja Vinutha! Srikara ! Maam Paalaya

Meaning:

Sri Naarada! Like a bee humming (“brunga”) around the lotus (“saraseeruha”), you gyrate round sacred “Nada” dispensing divine music. (Alt: The honey-bee drinking from the lotus of Nada). One with an auspicious (“shubha”) form (“anga”).

Protector (“rakshaka”) of the honor (“maana”) of the forsaken and helpless (“deena”) devotees! Lord (“eesha”) of the World (“jaga”)! One with a face (“bhesha”) as radiant as the moon (“sankaasha”) !

One who knows well (“tatvajna”) the technique of playing (“Vaadana”) on the veena, which has its origin (“janitha”) in the Vedas. (alt: You are adept in eliciting out of the veena, its genuine and unique musical sounds characteristic of the Veda.) One who is free from (“rathita”) the three (“tri”) kinds of torments (“thaapa”) that cause distress (“khedahara”). (alt: O dispeller of all the three kinds of ills which plague mortals!) Worshipped (“vinutha”) by devas (“kheshara”) ! Formost (“varya”) among sages (“muni”) and dear to Sri Krishna (“Yadava Kulajaptha”) born in the Yadava race, you enjoy perpetual bliss (“moda hrudaya”) as you are immersed in devotion. O giver or wealth and prosperity (“srida” or “srikara”) ! Worshipped (“vinutha”) by Tyagaraja who need and craves for your care and protection (“paalaya”).

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Ragam: Sri Ranjani (22th Mela janyam)

ARO: S R2 G2 M1 D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: M.S. Subbalakshmi

Lyrics courtesy: www.sangeetham.com

Pallavi:

Sogasugaa Mridanga Taalamu Jata Gurcchi Ninnu Sokkajeyu Dheerudevvado

Anupallavi:

Nigamashirortthamu Galgina Nija Vaakkulato Svara Shuddhamuto

Charanam :Yati Visrama Sadbhakti Virati Draakshaarasa Navarasa Yutakrtiche Bhajiyinche Yukti Tyaagaraajuni Taramaa (Shree) Raama

Meaning: (from sangeetham.com)

Who is ("evvado") the valiant one ("dheerudu") enchanting you ("sokkajeya") by harmonising ("jata gurcchi") so pleasurably ("sogasuga") the drum ("mridanga") and the beat ("taala")?

Who is the valiant one ("dheerudu") enchanting you by singing the notes ("swara") with clarity ("shuddhamuto"), using for words ("vaakkulato") the absolute truth ("nija ") enshrined ("galgina") in the Vedas ("nigama")?

Is it possible ("taramaa") for Tyagaraja to do all this and create ("che") and sing ("bhajiyinche") songs ("krithi") that follow the rules in prosody ("yati"), pausing at the right places ("visrama"), possessing the sweetness of grape ("draaksha") juice ("rasa"), comprising the nine ('nava") emotions ("rasa"), standing firm on the bedrock of faith ("virati")?

Who is the valiant one enchanting you by harmonising so pleasurably the drum and the beat?

Notes: The kriti, sets out the essential characteristics of composing and rendering kritis. In a question format (to quote Prof William Jackson), Tyagaraja sets out all requisites for a good composer and a singer. A good kriti's words are likened to OmkAra, the praNava mantra as per the kriti. This is the essence of nAdOpAsana. Some of the other terms used are explained below:

yati: a rule of prosody, particularly used in Telugu and Sanskrit, where the opening letter of a line, repeats at measured intervals.

vishrama: Also known as virAma. This denotes a pause.

virati: Complete detachment to worldly issues and unswerving concentration on the almighty. drAkshArasa: Compositions are qualified as drAkshArasa, madhu, kshIra, kadalI and nArikEla depending on their simplicity of meaning and the ease with which they are understood and appreciated by listeners. drAkshArasa is the simplest among them.

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Ragam: Brindavana Saranga (aka Brindaavani) (22ndth Mela janyam)

AROHANA: S R2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVAROHANA: S N2 P M1 R2 S || (G2 R2 G2 S )

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Mutthuswami Dikshitar

Version: D.K. Pattammal

Pallavi:

Soundara Raajam Ashraye Gaja Brindaavana Saaranga Varada Raajam

Anupallavi:

Nanda Nandana Raajam Naaga Pattana Raajam Sundari Ramaaraajam Suravinutamahiraajam

Mandasmita Mukhaambujam Mandaradhara Karaambujam

Nandakara Nayanaambujam Sundaratara Padaambujam

Charanam:

Shambaravairi Janakam Sannuta Shuka Shaunakam Ambarishaadi Viditam Anaadi Guruguha Muditam Ambujaasanaadi Nutam Amareshaadi Sannutam Ambudhi Garva Nigraham Anruta Jada Dukhaapaham Kambu Vidambana Kantham Khandikrutha Dashakantam Tumburu Nuta Shree Kantam Duritaapaha Vaikuntam

MEANING: (From T.K. Govinda Rao's book)

I seek the refuge("Ashraye") in Soundara Raaja, who protected the Gajeendra ("gaja") in the forest of elephants ("brindaavana saaranga") and He is the top most("raajam") in granting boons ("varada").

He is the darling son ("nandana") of Nanda, he is the ruler ("raajam") of Naagapattana. He is the spouse ("raajam") of the lovely ("sundari") Lakshmi ("Ramaa"). He is praised ("vinuta") by the celestials ("sura") and He is the King ("raajam") of the Universe ("mahi").

Whose lotus ("ambujam") face ("mukha") is lit with smiles ("mandasmita"), whose lotus like ("ambujam") hand ("kara") holds ("dhara") the Mandaara mountain.

Whose lotus-like eyes ("nayana-ambujam") gives happiness ("nandakara") to everyone and he possess the beautiful ("sundaratara") shining lotus-like ("ambujam") feet ("pada").

He is the father ("janakam") of the enemy ("vairi") of Siva ("shambara") -- Cupid. He is saluted ("sannuta") by Shuka and Shaunaka. He protects ("viditham") devotees like Ambarisha. He is the eternal joy ("mudhitham") of Guruguha. He is worshipped ("nutam") by Brahma ("ambujaasana"), praised by Indra ("amaresha") and other ("aadi") celestials.

He supressed ("nigraham") the pride ("garva") of the ocean ("ambudhi") - Samudra. He is the remover ("apaham") of the afflictions ("dukha") emerging out of falsehood ("anruta") and ignorance ("jada"). Whose neck ("kantam") equals the conch ("kambu vidambana") in beauty, who destroyed ("khandikrutha") the ten-headed ("dasha-kantam") Raavana. He is Srikanta, praised ("nuta") by the sage Tumburu. He removes ("apaha") sorrow ("duritha") and abides in Vaikunta ("vaikuntam").

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Ragam: Sowrastram (17th Melakartha Suryakantham janya)

ARO: S R₁ G₃ M₁ P M₁ D₂ N₃ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₃ D₂ N₂ D₂ P M₁ G₃ R₁ S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Lyrics/Meaning Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam

Pallavi:

SrI gaNa patini sEvimpa rArE

Srita mAnavulArA

Anupallavi:

vAg-adhip(A)di su-pUjala cEkoni

bAga naTimpucunu veDalina (SrI)

Charanam:

panasa nArikEL(A)di jambU

phalamul(A)raginci

ghana tarambuganu mahipai padamulu

ghallu ghallana(n)unci

anayamu hari caraNa yugamulanu hRday-

(A)mbujamuna(n)unci

vinayamunanu tyAgarAja vinutuDu

vividha gatula dhittaLAngu(m)ani veDalina (SrI)

Meaning: (Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/05/thyagaraja-kriti-sri-ganapathini-raga.html)

P: O Devoted (Srita) folks (mAnavulArA)! Let us (rArE) (literally come) to worship (sEvimpa) the Lord SrI gaNapati (gaNapatini).

A: O Devoted folks! Let us worship Lord SrI gaNapati who, having accepted (cEkoni) worship (su-pUjala) of brahmA – Consort (adhipa) of sarasvati (vAk) - and others (Adi) (vAgadhipAdi), is proceeding (veDalina) dancing (naTimpucunu) nicely (bAga).

C: O Devoted folks! Let us humbly (vinayamunanu) worship Lord SrI gaNapati - praised (vinutuDu) by this tyAgarAja - who -

having partaken (Araginci) jack-fruit (panasa), coconut (nArikELa), jambU and other (Adi) (nArikELAdi) fruits (phalamulu) (phalamulAraginci),

heavily (ghana tarambuganu) placing (unci) His steps (padamulu) (literally feet) on the Earth (mahipai) to the jingle (ghallu ghallana) (ghallanununci),

ever (anayamu) seating (unci) the holy feet (caraNa yugamulanu) of Lord hari in the Lotus (ambujamunanu) of His heart (hRdaya) (hRdayAmbujamunanunci),

is proceeding (veDalina) to the varied (vividha) pace of beats (gatulu) sounding (ani) dhittaLAngu (dittaLAngumani).

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Ragam: Janaranjani {29th Melakartha (“Shankarabharanam”) Janyam}

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P D2 P N3 S ||

AVA: S D2 P M1 R2 S ||

Talam: DeshAdi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Ram Kaushik

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

smaraNE sukhamu rAma nAma naruDai buTTi nanduku nAma

Anupallavi:

vara rAjayOga niSTulau vArikAnanda maNDaTaTTu

Charanam:

rAma nAma shravaNamu valla nAma rUpamE hrdayamu niNDi

prEma buTTa sEyaga lEdA niSkAma tyAgarAju sEyu nAma

Meaning: (“Courtesy: V Govindan: Tyagaraja Vaibhavam”)

Gist:

For taking birth as a human being, only mental recitation of name of Lord SrI rAma is comforting.

In the same manner as the joy experienced by those great men who are firmly established in the rAja yOga, for taking birth as a human being, only mental recitation of the name of Lord SrI rAma is comforting.

Isn’t it that because of listening to the name of SrI rAma, the very form of the name, filling the heart (“of the listeners”), enabled sprouting of pure love (“in them”) towards the Lord?

Therefore, for taking birth as a human being, only desire-less mental recitation of the name of Lord SrI rAma, as performed by this tyAgarAja, is comforting.

(“OR”)

Therefore, for taking birth as a human being, only mental recitation of the name of Lord SrI rAma, as performed by this desire-less tyAgarAja, is comforting.

Word-by-word Meaning

P: Only mental recitation (“smaraNE”) of name (“nAma”) of Lord SrI rAma is comforting (“sukhamu”);

for (“anduku”) taking birth (“puTTina”) (“puTTinanduku”) as a human being (“naruDai”), only mental recitation of name (“nAma”) of Lord SrI rAma is comforting.

A: In the same manner (“aTTu”) as the joy (“Anandamu”) experienced (“andeTu”) (“literally attained”) by those (“vAriki”) (“literally to those”) (“vArikAnandamandeTaTTu”) great men (“vara”) who are firmly established (“nishThulau”) in the rAja yOga,

for taking birth as a human being, only mental recitation of the name of Lord SrI rAma is comforting.

C: Isn’t it (“lEdA”) that because of (“valla”) listening (“SravaNamu”) to the name (“nAma”) of SrI rAma, the very form (“rUpamE”) of the name (“nAma”), filling (“niNDi”) the heart (“hRdayamu”) (“of the listeners”), enabled sprouting (“puTTa sEyaga”) of pure love (“prEma”) (“in them”) towards the Lord?

Therefore, for taking birth as a human being, only desire-less (“nishkAma”) mental recitation of the name (“nAma”) of Lord SrI rAma, as performed (“sEyu”) by this tyAgarAja, is comforting.

(“OR”)

Therefore, for taking birth as a human being, only mental recitation of the name (“nAma”) of Lord SrI rAma, as performed (“sEyu”) by this desire-less (“nishkAma”) tyAgarAja (“tyAgarAju”), is comforting.

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Ragam: Hemavathi (58th Melakartha)

ARO: S R G M P D N S || AVA: S N D P M G R S ||

Talam: Adi, 2 kalai

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

Pallavi:

Sri Kanthimathim Shankara Yuvathim

Shree Guruguha Jananeem Vandeham

Anupallavi:

Hreemkaara Beejaakaara Vadanaam Hiranya Manimaya Shobaa Sadanaam

Paaka Shaasanaadi Deva Vinutham Parashuraama Natha Hima Shaila Suthaam

Shuka Shounakaadi Sadaaraadhithaam Shuddha Thaamraparnee Thatasthithaam

Shankadyashtotthara Sahasra Kalashaabhisheekha Modaam Surahithaam

Meaning: (From T.K Govinda Rao’s book)

I prostrate before goddess Kantimati, the young (“Yuvathim”) bride of Sankara. I prostrate (“Vandeham”) before the mother (“Jananeem”) of Guruguha. Her face (“vadana”) is of the form (“akaara”) of mystic Bijakshara – Hreem. She is established in the lustrous (“shoba”) golden (“Hiranya”) mansion (“sadanam”) studded (“maya”) with gems (“mani”).She is extolled (“vinutham”) by Indra (“paaka shasanaa”) and other celestials (“deva”). She, the daughter (“suthaam”) of Himavan, is worshipped (“natha”) by Parashurama. She is always venerated (“araadhitham”) by Suka, Saunaka and others (“aadi”). She dwells (“sthithaam”) on the banks (“Thata”) of the crystal-clear (“shuddha”) river Tamra Parni. She is anointed with holy waters from 108 (“Shankadyashtotthara”) pitchers (“Kalasha”) and conches. She is benevolent (“modam”) to the celestials.

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Ragam: Shuddha Saveri / Devakriya{ 22nd Melakartha Kharaharapriya Janyam}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shuddha_Saveri

ARO: S R1 M1 P D2 Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ D2 P M1 R2 S ||

Talam: rUpakam

Composer: Muthuswami Dikshitar

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy ( Ranjani / Gayathri rendition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPTRdiVEOP8)

Pallavi:

SrI guru guha tArayASu mAM

SaravaNa bhava

SrI guru guha tArayASu mAM

(madhyama kAla sAhityam)

sura pati SrI pati rati pati vAkpati

kshiti pati paSu pati sEvita SrI

samashTi caraNam

rAgAdi rahita hRdaya vibhAvita

sura muni pUjita

tyAgAdhi-rAja kumAra

tApa traya hara kumAra

(madhyama kAla sAhityam)

bhOgi rAja vinuta pAda

bhU-dEva kriyA mOda

yOgi rAja yOga bhEda yukta -

manOlaya vinOda

Meaning: (Courtesy: http://guru-guha.blogspot.com/2008/07/dikshitar-kriti-sri-guru-guha-tharayasu.html

SrI guru guha - O Guruguha!

tArayASu mAM - deliver me quickly!

SaravaNa bhava - O one born in the forest of reeds!

sura pati SrI pati rati pati vAkpati kshiti pati paSu pati sEvita - O one venerated by Indra, Vishnu, Manmatha, Brahma, various kings and Shiva!

samashTi caraNam

rAgAdi rahita hRdaya vibhAvita - O one meditated upon in the hearts (of great souls) that are devoid of passion and other such imperfections!

sura muni pUjita - O one worshipped by Devas and Rishis (or) O one worshipped by Devarishis(such as Narada)!

tyAgAdhi-rAja kumara - O son of Shiva(Tyagaraja)!

tApa traya hara - O remover of the three kinds of suffering!

kumAra - O youthful one!

bhOgi rAja vinuta pAda - O one whose feet are praised by the king of serpents!

bhU-dEva kriyA mOda - O one who delights in the rites performed by Brahmanas!

yOgi rAja yOga bhEda yukta manOlaya vinOda - O one who sports in the hearts of those who practice the various forms of Yoga expounded by the best among Yogis!

Comments:

This Kriti is in the eighth(Sambodhana Prathama) Vibhakti

The three kinds of suffering are:

1. AdhyAtmika, sufferings from one's own mind and body;

2. Adhidaivika, sufferings arising from unseen forces, gods and nature

3. Adhibhautika, sufferings from other living creatures.

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Ragam: Asaveri (8th Mela janyam)

ARO: S R1 M1 P D1 S || AVA: S N2 S P D1 P M1 R2 G2 R1 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Annasvami Shastry

Version: Ram Kaushik (Orig: D.K. Jayaraman)

Pallavi:

Sri Kaanchi Naayike Sritajana Phaladaayike

Anupallavi:

Lokeshvari Paalini Tripura Sundari Maalini

Ekaamranaatha Tharuni Manjubhaashini

Charanam Shivakaamesvarotsanga Madhya Nilaye

Sive Taapasa Vara Naarada Muni Geye

Nava Pallava Komale Prasaadam Kuru Shyamale

Naga Saarvabhauma Baale Nayana Vishaale

Meaning (from TK Govinda Rao’s book)

You, the presiding deity ("naayike") of Sri Kaanchi, bestow prosperity ("phala daayike") on those ("sritajana") who seek you.

You are the soverign ruler of this world ("lokeshwari") and also the sustainer ("paalini"). You are Tripurasundari, and Maalini -- the youthful Durga. You are the soft-spoken ("manjubhaashini") consort ("tharuni") of Lord Ekaamranaatha.

You are established ("madhya nilaye") in the harmonious union ("sanga") with Sivakaameshwara. You are Shive, the auspiscious one whose glory is sung ("geye") by distinguished sages ("taapasa muni") like Naaradha.

Your form is delicate ("komale") like the new ("nava") lotus sprout ("pallava"). O Shyamala, the dark hued ("shyamale") one! Bless me with your grace. The youthful ("baale") omnipotent suzerain ("sarvabhauma") of the seven worlds! You have very large ("vishale") eyes ("nayana")!

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Ragam: Atana (29th Mela Shankarabharanam Janyam):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atana

ARO: S R2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVA: S N3 D2 , N2 P M1 P G2 , R2 S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Maharaja Swati Tirunal

Version: M S Subbalakshmi

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

shrI kumAra nagarAlayE karuNAlayE kamalAlayE

Anupallavi:

shrtajana kalpaka pAdapE shrI padmanAbha vadanAmbuja madhupE

Charanams:

C1: manju ramaNita nUpurE karashincita kankaNa bhAsurE

manjuLAnana sudhAkarE nava kanjadaLa kalita vilasita cikurE

anjanAncita drugancala bhanjita ganjanad-vidya manjimapunjE

niranjanAshaya nikunja kELi rasikE ava mrgamada tilakE

C2: kambu vara sadrsha kandarE jagadamba pAlita vasundharE

bimba phala rucirAdharE lOlambajAla ruci vilasita cikurE

amba kaccavi viTambita daLada sitAmbuja dyuti kadamba kaDambarE

shambarAri hari shambarArcitapadE pada natajana shubhadE

C3: manda gamana jita vAraNE susura vrndavairi vinivAraNE

indirE bhuvana kAraNE kuruvinda danti kisalaya mrdu caraNE

manda hAsa ruci ninditEndu kara kunda vrnda makaranda bindu

sandOha samvalita sundarAmbujajAsyE jagadupAsyE

Meaning: (Courtesy: TK Govinda Rao’s book)

P: O' Goddess residing (“AlayE”) in shrI kumAra nagarA (Karthyayani Devi, Kumaranalloor temple, Kottayam district, Kerala)! You are the repository (“AlayE”) of compassion (“karuNa-AlayE”)! You reside (“AlayE”) in the lotus (“kamala-AlayE”).

A: You are the wish-yielding (“kalpaka”) tree (“pAdapE”) to the devotees (“shrta-jana”). You are the bee that intently seeks the nectar (“madhupE”) of the lotus (“Ambuja”) face (“vadana”, “vadana-Ambuja”) of Sri Padmanabha.

C: Your gait (“manda gamana”) is more graceful (“jita”) than that of an elephant (“vAraNE”). You are the destroyer (“vinivAraNE”) of the enemies (“vairi”) of the celestials (“sura vrnda”).

You (“indirE”) are the origin (“kAraNE”) of the world (“bhuvana”). Your teeth (“danti”) are like jasmine buds (“kuruvinda”). Your feet (“caraNE”) are soft and delicate (“kisalaya mrdu”). Your charming smile (“manda hAsa ruci”) is more wonderful than the crescent moon (“ninditEndu”). Your hands (“kara”) resemble a garden (“vrnda”) night lily (“kunda”). The sweet nectar (“makaranda bindu”) from your smile lights up (“sandOha samvalita”) your beautiful lotus face (“sundara-Ambuja-ajAsyE”). You are worthy of being worshipped by all (“jagad-upAsyE”). Pray protect me!

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Ragam: nArAyaNagauLa {28th Melakartha (Hari Kambodhi) Janyam}

ARO: S R2 M1 P N2 D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 R2 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Muthuswamy Dikshitar

Version: T M Krishna

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

shrI rAmam ravikulAbDhi sOmam shrta kalpa bhUruham bhajEham

Anupallavi:

dhIrA gragaNyam varENyam dIna janAdhAram raghuvIram

nAradAdi sannuta rAmAyana pArAyaNa mudita nArAyaNam

Charanam:

dasharathAtmajam lakSmaNA grajam dAnava kula bhIkaram

shrIkaram kushalava tAtam sItOpEtam kuvalaya nayanam sudarbha

shayanam su-sharacApa pANim sudhImaNim su-nrta bhASam guruguha

tOSam dashavadana bhanjanam niranjanam dAnanidhim dayArasa jalanidhim

Meaning: (Approximate – please report errors):

P: I contemplate (“bhajE-ham”) on SRI RAMA who is the moon (“sOmam”) to the solar dynasty (“ravi-kulAbDhi”). He is the KALPAKA tree (“bhUruham”) to supplicants (“Ashrta”).

A: He is One who is counted as the bravest (“gra-gaNyam”amongst the brave (“dhIrA”). The one to be sought after (“varENyam”). The support (“AdhAram”) for the afflicted (“dIna janA”). The valiant (“raghu-vIram”) one of the RAGHU dynasty. He is NARAYANA delighted (“mudita”) by the recitation (“pArAyaNa”) of the epic RAMAYANA by (“sannuta”) Narada and others (“nArada-adi).

C: Son (“Atmajam”) of DASHARATHA. Elder brother (“Agrajam”) of LAKSHMANA. He was a terror (“bhIkaram”) to demons (“dAnava kula”). He bestows prosperity (“shrI-karam”). Father (“tAtam”) of LAVA and KUSHA (“kusha-lava”). He is in the company of SITA (“sIta-UpEtam”). He has lotus like (“kuvalaya”) eyes (“nayanam”). He reposes (“shayanam”) on the DARBHA grass (“sudarbha”). He holds a beautiful (“su”) bow and arrows (“shara-cApa”) in his hand (“pANim”). He is a gem among people of understanding (“sudhI-maNim”). He speaks (“bhASam”) only the truth (“su-nrta”). He pleases (“tOSam”) KARTTIKEYA (“guruguha”). He destroys (“bhanjanam”) the ten headed (“dasha-vadana”) RAVANA. He is faultless (“niranjanam”). He is the treasure trove of grace (“dAna-nidhim”). He is an ocean (“jala-nidhim”) of sentiment of compassion (“dayA-rasa”).

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Ragam: Abhogi

Talam: Adi

Dikshitar

Pallavi:

Shree Lakshmi Varaaham Bhajeham

Shree Lakshmi Sahitam

Srithajana Shubha PRadam

Anupallavi:

Neela Megha Ghana Shyamala Gaathram

Neela Bhudevi Sthuthi Paathram

Neelakanta Shiva Guruguha Mithram

Akhila Bhaktha Jana Bhayaarthi Daathram

Charanam:

Mangalaalayaa Abhogi nutha Padam

Pungava Budhajana Natham Vedanutham

Sankara Priya karam Kubera Prathistitham

Shanka Chakra Dharam Krupaakaram

Pankajaasana Pramukha Sevitham

Pankaja Mukha Bhaargavee Bhaavitham

Bhanga Hara Thaamraparnee Theerastham

Sankata hara Sadaananda Sahitham

Meaning: (From TKG’s book)

I worship Lakshmi Varaaha, who is with Lakshmi and gives happiness to those who take refuge in Him.

Whose body is dark like monsoon cloud, who is the object of praise by Nilaadevi and Bhudevi. He is the friend of Nilakanta, the blue-necked one and Guruguha. He removes fear and miseries from all the devotees.

Whose feet is adorned by the auspicious Raga Abhogi, He is worshipped by virtuous, praised by Vedas. He delights Sankara, enriches Kubera, the God of wealth. He adorns conch and discus, full of compassion, worshipped by Brahma and other important ones. He is meditated upon by Lakshmi with the Lotus face, adorns garland of lotus. He resides on the banks of the river Tamraparni. He absolves obstacles and is always blissful.

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Pallavi:

Sri Nathadi Guruguho Jayathi Jayathi

Sri Chidaananda Naathohamiti

Santhatham Hridini Bhaja

Anupallavi:

Naanaa Prapancha Vichitrakaro

Naamaroopa Pancha Bhoothakaro

Ajnaana Dhvaanta Prachanda Bhaaskaro

Jnaana Pradaayako Maheshwaro

Madhyama Kala Sahityam:

Dinavanodyukta Divyataro

Divyaughaadi Sakala Deha Dharo

Maanasaanandakara Chaturataro

Mad Guruvaro Mangalam Karotu

Charanam:

Maaya Maya Visvaadhisthaano

Maatmakaadi Mataanusthaano

Maalini Mandalaanta Vidhaano

Mantraadyjapaa Hamsa Dhyaano

Maayaakaarya Kalanaa Heeno

Maamaka Sahasra Kamalaasino

Maadhurya Gaanaamruta Paano

Maadhavaadyabhaya Vara Pradaano

Maayaa Sabalitha Brahma rupo

Maarakoti Sundara Svarupo

Mathimataam Hrudaya Gopura Dipo

Matta Suraadi Jayaprataapo

Madhyama Kala Sahityam:

Maayaamaalavagaulaadidesha

Mahipati Pujitha Pada Pradesha

Maadhavaadyamara Brunda Prakaasha

Maheshasya Mahaarthopadesha

MEANING (from TK Govinda Rao’s book):

Victory (“Jayathi”) to Lord Guruguha, who is adorned (“bhaja”) by all Gods(“santhatham”) beginning with Vishnu. Oh! Mind! Constantly contemplate on the fact (“iti”) that you are the Chidaanandanaatha.

He is the originator of different (“naaana”) diversified (“vichitra”) forms (“aakaro”) of worlds (“prapancha”). He manifests (“rupa”) as the five (“pancha”) elements (“bhuta”) and as the named (“naama”) and famed ones. He is the mighty sun (“bhaskaro”) destroying (“prachanda”) the darkness (“dvantha”) of ignorance (“ajnana”). He is the bestower (“pradaayako”) of spiritual knowledge (“jnaana”). He is the Maheshvara.

He is the divine (“divya”) Kalpaka Vruksha (“vano dyukta”) for the afflicted (“dinaa”) ones. He bears the sacred rivers like Mandakini. He is adept in granting happiness to the heart of His devotees. May my Guru bless me (“mangalam karo”).

He (who) is the substratum (“adhistaano”) for this illusory (“maayaa maya”) world (“visva”). He (who) is to be invoked through mantra (“mataanusthaano”) beginning with “Ka” (“kaadi”), ending with “ma” (“maatmaka”). He resides (“vidhaano”) in the center (“mandalaanta”) of the Malini-Chakra. He (who) is to be meditated (“dhyano”) upon as the swan (“Hamsa”) representing the AJAPAA Mantra.

He who is an expert in obliterating (“hino”) the result (“kalana”) of MAAYA, the illusion. HE resides in my heart which is like a thousand (“sahasra”) petalled lotus (“kamalaasino”). Who enjoys the nectar (“amruta”) of mellifluous (“madhurya”) music (“Gaana”). He provides (“pradaano”) sheltor (“abhaya”) and boons (“vara”) to MAADHAVA and others. Whose Brahmasvarupa is veiled (“sabalitha”) by Maaya. Whose beauty (“sundara svarupo”) excels that of crores (“koti”) of Cupids (“mara”). Who shines as the light (“deepo”) atop the tower (“gopura”) like the heart (“hrudaya”) of his devotees (“matimataam”).

He who vanquished the proud (“matta”) SURA and others (“adi”). His place of abode is worshipped by the kinds (“mahipathi”) of Mayamalavagoula Desha and the like. Who shines (“prakaasha”) as surrounded by Vishnu (“madhava”) and other Gods (“brundha”). Who impounded (“upadesha”) the real truth (“mahaartha”) of Pranava to His father, Mahesha.

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Ragam: shrIranjani {22nd Melakartha Janya Ragam}

ARO: S R2 G2 M1 D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Muthuswamy Dikshitar

Version: T M Krishna

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

shrI rAmacandrO rakSatu mAm rAkSasAdi harO raghuvara

Anupallavi:

bharatAgraja kaushika yAga rakSaka tATakAntaka

Charanam:

mithilA nagara pravEsha mahEshvara dhanurbhEdaka

sItA kalyANa mahOtsava vaibhava yuta citravESakO

mAdhurya gAnAmrta pAna priya guruguha vishvAsO

mahAdEvIbhakta parashurAma garva harOllAsa

Meaning: (Courtesy: GuruGuha.org: http://guruguha.org/wiki/shriramachandro.html ):

P: May Shri Rama (“shrI rAmacandrO”), the destroyer (“harO”) of Rakshasas (“rAkSasAdi”), the best of the Raghu clan (“raghuvara”), protect (“rakSatu”) me (“mAm”).

A: He is elder (“Agraja”) to Bharatha (“bharatAgraja”), is the protector (“rakSaka”) of Vishwamitra's sacrifice (“yAga”) and slayer (“antaka”) of Tataka (“tATakAntaka”).

C: He entered (“pravEsha”) the city (“nagara”) of Mithila, snapped (“bhEdaka”) the bow (“dhanur”, “dhanur-bhEdaka”)of Shiva (“mahEshvara”), and married (“kalyANa”) Sita in a marvelous (“vaibhava”) ceremony (“mahOtsava”), thus painting (“yuta”) different portraits (“citra-”) of himself (“vESakO”). He trusts (“vishvAsO”) Guruguha, who is fond (“priya”) of partaking (“pana”, i.e. “pAna priya”) of the sweet (“mAdhurya”) nectar (“Amrta”) that is music (“gAnA”). He effortlessly (“Ullasa”) humbled (“garva harO-”) Parashurama , the devotee (“bhaktha”) of Devi (“mahAdEvI-bhakta”).

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Raga: Shuddha Dhanyasi (22nd Melakartha (Kharaharapriya) Janyam)

ARO: S G₂ M₁ P N₂ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₂ P M₁ G₂ S ||

Meaning Courtesy: https://guru-guha.blogspot.com/2008/10/dikshitar-kriti-subrahmanyena-raga.html

Sahityam: subrahmaNyEna rakshitO(a)haM ashTA-daSa lOcanAkhaNDEna

Meaning: I am protected by Subramanya, the all pervading one with eighteen eyes.

rakshitOhaM - I am protected

subrahmaNyEna - by Subrahmanya,

ashTA-daSa lOcana- akhaNDEna - the all-pervading one with eighteen eyes,

Sahityam: prabravAmAdi pUjita padEna purandara manOllAsa karaNEna

Meaning: - The one whose feet are worshipped with the mantras “pra-bra-va”,… the causer of delight to the heart of Indra ..

prabravAmAdi pUjita padEna - the one whose feet are worshipped with the mantras “pra-bra-va”,

purandara manOllAsa karaNEna - the causer of delight to the heart of Indra,

Sahityam: kanka Saila vihArENa varENa

Meaning: the One sporting in Kazhugumalai, … the eminent one

kanka Saila vihArENa - the one sporting in Kazhugumalai,

varENa - the eminent one

Sahityam: vallI dEva sEnA ramaNEna

Meaning: the giver of joy to Valli and Devasena,

vallI dEva sEnA ramaNEna - the giver of joy to Valli and Devasena,

Sahityam: akAra vRttEna sAnandEna

Meaning: the one manifesting as the letter ”a", … the blissful one,

akAra vRttEna - the one manifesting as the letter ”a",

sAnandEna - the blissful one,

Sahityam: bhOga mOksha pradAnEna nityEna

Meaning: the giver of worldly pleasures and salvation,… the eternal one,

bhOga mOksha pradAnEna - the giver of worldly pleasures and salvation,

nityEna - the eternal one,

Sahityam: vEnkaTESvara su-pUjitEna vicitra viSAkha mahOtsavEna

Meaning: the one worshipped by (King) Venkateshvara … - the one who has a splendorous Vishakha festival,

vEnkaTESvara su-pUjitEna - the one worshipped by (King) Venkateshvara,

vicitra viSAkha mahOtsavEna - the one who has a splendorous Vishakha festival,

Sahityam: Suka rahasya prakASa guru guhEna kRttikA suta Suddha dhanyEna

Meaning: Guruguha, who expounds the Shuka-Rahasya Upanishad, … the pure, virtuous son of the Krittika maidens.

Suka rahasya prakASa guru guhEna - Guruguha, who expounds the Shuka-Rahasya Upanishad,

kRttikA suta Suddha dhanyEna - the pure, virtuous son of the Krittika maidens.

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Ragam: ShivaPanthuvarali (or Shubha Panthuvarali){ 45th Melakartha Ragam}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shubhapantuvarali

ARO: S R₁ G₂ M₂ P D₁ N₃ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₃ D₁ P M₂ G₂ R₁ S ||

Talam: rUpakam (2 kalai)

Composer: Muthuswami Dikshitar

Version: T M Krishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UjTzBDxwwg )

Lyrics & Meanings Courtesy: Sangeetham.com

Pallavi:

shrI satyanArAyaNam upAsmahE nityam satya~nAnAnandamayam sarvam viShNumayam

{ shrI satyanArAyaNam}

Anupallavi :

vAsavAdi pUjitam varamunigaNa bhAvitam dAsajana paripAlitam bhAsamAna badarIsthitam

{ shrI satyanArAyaNam }

caraNam :

vaishyajAti kAraNam vaTuvEShadhAriNam kaliyugaprasannam vasupradAnanipuNam

matsyakUrma varAhAdi dashAvatAraprabhAvam shankhacakrAbjahastam gurugughanuta prasiddham

{ shrI satyanArAyaNam }

Meaning: (Courtesy: Sangeetham.com)

P: I worship (“upAsmahE”) everyday (“nityam”) Lord Satyanarayana! He is full (“mayam”) of true (“satya-anAna”) knowledge and bliss (“ananda”)! He is all pervasive (“sarvam”) and is Vishnu (“viShNumayam”)!

A: He is worshipped (“pUjitam”) by Indra (“vAsava”) and others (“Adi”) ! He is contemplated (“bhAvitam”) upon by the great sages (“vara muni gaNa”) ! He protects (“paripAlitam”)his devotees (“dAsa-jana”). He is enshrined (“sthitam”) at the radiant (“bhAsamAna”) Bhadari – BADRINATH (“badarI”)!

C: He created (“kAraNam”) the business (“vaishya”) community (“jAti”) ! He donned (“dhAriNam”) the garb (“vESha”) of a young Brahmacchari (“vaTu”) ! He delights (“prasannam”) in Kaliyuga (“kaliyuga”)! He is an expert (“nipuNam”) in granting (“pradAna”) fertility (“vasu”) ! He influenced (“prabhAvam”) the ten incarnations (“dasha-AvatAra”) beginning (“Adi”) with the fish (“matsya”), the turtle (“kUrma”) and the boar (“varAha”)! His hands (“hastam”) wield the conch (“shankha”), the discus (“cakra”) and the lotus (“Abja”)! He is famed (“prasiddham”) for worship (“nuta”) by Subrahmanya (“guru guha”) !

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Ragam: pUrNacandrikA { 29th Melakartha Ragam}

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P D2 P S ||

AVA: S N3 P M1 R2 G3 M1 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Ambi Dikshitar

Version: Ram Kaushik Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

shrI ranganatham upAsmahE nityam sItA-vallabham shrI shankara guruguha vEdyam

Samisti Charanam:

nAradAdinuta shyAmaLa gAtram niranjAri mArtANDa sunEtram

dhIrataram sharacApa dharaNam dEvarAja pUjitAbja caraNam

Meaning: (approximate)

I meditate (“upAsmahE”) daily (“nityam”) upon sri ranganatha. He is the consort (“vallabham”) of sita. He is meditated (“vEdyam”) upon by Sankara and Guru Guha.

He is worshipped (“nuta”) by Narada and others (“nArad-Adi”). His neck (“gAtram”) is dark in color (“shyAmaLa”). He has lovely eyes (“su-nEtram”) which are like the lotus (“niranjAri”) and martanda. He is brave (“dhIrataram”). He holds (“dharaNam”) the bow and arrows (“sharacApa”). His feet (“caraNam”) are prayed (“pUjitAbja”) to by Indra, the king of devas (“dEva-rAja”).

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Ragam: Khamas

ARO: S M G M P D N S || AVA: S N D P M G R S ||

Talam: Khanda Chapu

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: BV Raman/BV Lakshmanan

Pallavi:

Shree Swaminaathaaya Namasthe Namasthe

Anupallavi:

Shaswatha Shiva Suthaaya Sarva Deva Sahaaya

Swaami Saila Sthithaaya Varadaaya

Charanam:

Gajaamba Ramnaaya Ganapathy Soodaraaya

Gunathraya Atheethaaya Guhyaakaaraaya

Ajendra Poojithaaya Aasritha Phaladaaya

Vara siki Vaahanaaya Guruguha Swaroopaaya

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s book)

I salute Lord Swaminatha again (“namaste”) and again. He is the son (“suta”) of the eternal (“shashwatha”) Paramasiva, and helped (“sahaaya”) all(“sarva”) the celestials (“deva”). He is enshrined(“sthithaaya”) in Swamishaila and bestows (“daaya”) boons (“vara”). He is the spouse (“ramanaaya”) of Gajaamba and the brother (“soodhara”) of Lord Ganesha. He transcends (“atheetha”) the three (“thraya”) gunas and is of the imperceptible (“guhya”) form (“aakaaraya”). He is worshipped by Brahma and Indra (“ajeendra”). He showers (“daaya”) his grace(“phala”) to those who take refuge(“aashritha”) in him. He has the peacock (“varasiki”) as his mount (“vaahanaaya”). He is of the form(“swaroopa”) of Guruguha.

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Ragam: Surati

Talam: Adi

Dikshitar

Pallavi:

Sri Venkata Girishamaalokaye

Vinayaka Turagaarudham

Anupallavi:

Devesha Pujitha Bhagavantham

Dinakara Koti Prakaashavantham

Govindham Nata Bhusura Brundham

Guruguhaanandam Mukundam

Charanam:

Alamelu Mangaa Sameetam

Anantha Padmanaabhamatitham

Kaliyuga Pratyaksha Vibhaatam

Kanjajaadi Devopeetam

Jaladhara Sannibha Sundara Gatram

Jalaruha Mitrabja Sadrusha Netram

Kalushaapaha Gokarna Kshetram

Karunaarasa Paatram Chinmaatram

MEANING: (From TK Govinda Rao’s book)

Lo Behold (“Alokaye”) the Lord of Venkatagiri, mounted on the non pareil Garuda (“gaarudham”)- the king (“naayaka”) of birds (“Vi”).

He is the Lord worshipped (“Pujitha”) by Indra (“Devesha”) and dazzles (“Prakaashavantham”) with the brilliance of crores (“koti”) of suns (“Dinakara”). He is Govinda – the bestower of salvation, extolled (“Brundham”) by a host of virtuous (“nata”) people (“Bhusura”). He is Mukunda, who delights (“anandam”) Guruguha.

He is the AnthaPadmanaabha in the company (“Sametham”) of Alamelumanga. The transcendental one the cognizable one (“pratyaksha vibhaatam”) this age (“Yuga”) of Kali, and is surrounded by Brahma (“Kanja”) and other (“aadi”) celestials. His resplendent form is like that of the dark (“Jaladhara”) cloud (“sannibha”). The sun (“jalaruha”) and the moon (“mitrabja”) are his eyes (“Netram”). He dwells in the Gokarna Kshetra, which dispels (“apaha”) all the sins (“Kalusha”). He is the repository (“paatram”) of compassion (“karunarasa”) and the embodiment of pure consciousness (“chinmaatram”).

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Raga: Chakravakam

Tala: Rupakam

Thyagaraja Swami

Version: T. Rukmini

Pallavi: Sugunamule Ceppukonti Sundara Raghurama Anupallavi: Vagalerunga Leka Yitu Vadduvanuchu Durasace Charanam Snanadi Sukaramambulu Vedaddhyayanamuleruga Srinayaka ! Kshamiyinchumu Sri Thyagarajanuta ! Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao) O Raghu Rama ! Not being aware of your intentions and not suspecting foul play (“vagalerunga leka”), I have been ceaselessly reciting(“cheppukonti”) the greatness of your virtuous attributes (“sugunamule”) fondly hoping that you will appear before me. I am ignorant of pious acts like bathing (“snanaadi”) in holy rivers, giving charity, reciting the Vedas (“vedadhyaya”) - o lord of Wealth (“srinaayaka”)! I crave your pardon (“kshyamiyinchumu”) and seek your grace..

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pallavi

sUrya mUrtE namO(a)stu tE sundara chAyAdhipatE

anupallavi

kArya kAraNAtmaka jagatprakASa -siMha rASyadhipatE

(madhyama kAla sAhityam)

Arya vinuta tEjaHsphUrtE ArOgyAdi phalada kIrtE

caraNam

sArasa mitra mitra bhAnO sahasra kiraNa karNa sUnO

krUra pApa hara kRSAnO guru guha mOdita svabhAnO

sUri janEDita su-dinamaNE sOmAdi graha SikhAmaNE

dhIrArcita karma sAkshiNE divya-tara saptASva rathinE

(madhyama kAla sAhityam)

saurAshTArNa mantrAtmanE sauvarNa svarUpAtmanE

bhAratISa hari harAtmanE bhukti mukti vitaraNAtmanE

Meaning Courtesy: Guru Guha Vaibhavam: http://guru-guha.blogspot.com/2008/10/dikshitar-kriti-soorya-moorte-raga.html

namO(a)stu tE - Salutations to you,

sUrya mUrtE - O Lord Surya,

sundara chAyAdhipatE - O husband of the beautiful Chaya Devi!

kArya kAraNAtmaka - O one who is cause and effect!

jagatprakASa - O one who lights up the entire earth!

siMha rASyadhipatE; - O Lord of the Leo zodiacal sign!

Arya vinuta - O one praised by the noble-minded!

tEjaHsphUrtE - O fountainhead of light!

ArOgyAdi phalada kIrtE - O one famed for granting benefits like good health!

sArasa mitra - O friend of the Lotus!

mitra - O friend (of the world!)

bhAnO - O bright one!

sahasra kiraNa - O one with a thousand rays!

karNa sUnO - O one whose son is Karna!

krUra pApa hara kRSAnO - O fire that destroys deadly sins!

guru guha mOdita - O one who delights Guruguha!

svabhAnO - O self-luminous one!

sUri janEDita - O one sung by the wise!

su-dinamaNE - O lovely gem of the daytime(sky)!

sOmAdi graha SikhAmaNE - O supreme crest-jewel of all the (rest of the) Grahas, starting with Chandra (the moon)!

dhIrArcita - O one worshipped by the brave!

karma sAkshiNE - O witness of all actions!

divya-tara saptASva rathinE - O one with an exceptionally divine seven-horse chariot!

saurAshTArNa mantrAtmanE - O one who is the personification of the eight-lettered solar Mantra!

sauvarNa svarUpAtmanE - O one whose form is golden!

bhAratISa hari harAtmanE - O one who is Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva!

bhukti mukti vitaraNAtmanE - O liberal bestower of enjoyment as well as liberation!

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Ragam: Khamas (28th Mela janyam)

ARO: S M1 G3 M1 N2 D2 N2 P D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: D.K. Pattammal

Pallavi:

Sujana Jivana Rama Suguna Bhushana! Rama!

Anupallavi:

Bhujaga Bhushanarccita! Budhajanavanat

ajavandita! Sritachandana! Dashaturanga! Maamava

Charanam:

Charunetra! Srikalatra! Sriramya Gatra!

Tarakanama Sucharitra Dasharatha Putra

Tarakaadhipanana! Dharmapaalaka

Taraya Raghuvara! Nirmala Tyagarajasannuta

MEANING:

O Immaculate (“suguna bhushanaa”) Lord! You are the indispensable support of men (“budhajana”) who walk the path of righteousness (“sujana jeevana”).

All virtues adorn you (“arcchita”) like priceless ornaments (“ bhujaga bhushanaa”). O Worshipped (“vandita”) by SIVA (“aja”)! One with GARUDA (“dasha”) as vehicle (“turanga”), protect me (“maamava”). One who takes care of (“chandana”) devotees (“srita”).

One with beautiful (“chaaru”) eyes (“netra”)! O Spouse (“kalaatra”) of LAKSHMI (“sri”)!

One with resplendent (“sriramya”) form (“gathraa”)! With a Name (“naama”) granting redemption (“taaraka”)!

One with an exemplary (“su-”) life (“charithra”)! Son (“putraa”) of DASARATHA!

O Moon (“taarakaadhipa” -- moon god is the husband of taara…) faced (“aanana”) one !

O Protector (“paalakaa”) of righteousness (“dharma”)!

O RAGHUVARA! O Spotless One (“nirmala”)! Grace me (“sannuta”).

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Ragam: Shankarabharanam { 29th Melakartha Ragam}

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P D2 N3 S ||

AVA: Ṡ N3 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: T Rukmini / Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer (http://www.shivkumar.org/music/originals/Swararagasudha-Shankarabharanam-Semmangudi.mp3)

Pallavi:

svara rAga sudhA rasa yuta bhakti

svarg(A)pavargamurA O manasA

Anupallavi:

paramAnandam(a)nE kamalamupai

baka bhEkamu celagi(y)Emi O manasA (sva)

caraNam 1

mUlAdhAraja nAdam(e)ruguTE

mudamagu mOkshamurA

kOlAhala sapta svara gRhamula

gurutE mOkshamurA O manasA (sva)

Pallavi:

O My Mind (manasA)! Devotion (bhakti), together with (yuta) the nectarine (sudhA) juice (rasa) of svara and rAga, is indeed heaven (svarga) and also liberation (apavargamu) (svargApavargamurA).

anupallavi

O My Mind (manasA)! Of what avail (Emi) a crane (baka) (and/or) a frog (bhEkamu) flourishing (celagi) (celagiyEmi) on the Lotus (kamalamupai) called (anE) Supreme (parama) Bliss (Anandamu) (paramAnandamanE) (of nAda)?

O My Mind! Devotion, together with the nectarine juice of svara and rAga, is indeed heaven and also liberation!

caraNam 1

Knowing (erugTE) nAda (nAdamu) (nAdameruguTE) originating from mUlAdhAra (mUlAdhAraja) is, indeed the blissful (mudamagu) liberation (mOkshamu) (mOkshamura);

O My Mind (manasA)! Recognising (gurutu) (gurutE) the abodes (gRhamula) (in the body) of the splendorous (kOlAhala) seven (sapta) svaras is indeed liberation (mOkshamu) (mOkshamurA);

O My Mind! Devotion, together with the nectarine juice of svara and rAga, is indeed heaven and also liberation!

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Ragam: Reethigowlai (22 mela janyam)

ARO: S G R G M N N S || AVA: S N D M G R G M P M G R S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Papanasam Sivan

Version: Smt. T. Rukmini

Pallavi:

Tatvam Ariya Taramaa Moolaadhaara

Ganapathe- Surapathe Unathu

Anupallavi

Satva Gunamum Jeeva Dayayum Jnanamum

Satrum Illada Keeradhanu Unathu

Charanam

Madhura Paripoorna Modhaka Karanee

Maha Vigna Vana Kootara Varane

Nidhi Yunbhadum Anba Karul Parane

Nitila Charaachara Bheejankurane

Madhishekaran Maghane Sumukhane

Madavaarana Mukhane

Sruti Mudi Unarvarum Chitparane

Guha Shodharane Raamadaasanuku Unathu

Meaning: (approximate)

Can I (“tarama”) ever understand (“ariya”) your (“unathu”) greatness and significance (“tatva”), O Moolaadhara Ganapathi? O lord of celestials (“surapathe”)…

I am one who does not have even an iota (“satrum illada”) of serene qualities (“satva guna”), kindness (“jeeva daya”) or knowledge (“jnaanamum”). How can I understand your greatness?

You are one full (“paripoorna”) of joy (“madhura”). You have a sweetmeat (“modaka”) in your hands (“kara”). You can dispel even the mightiest of obstacles (“vigna”). You are justice (“nidhi”) and kindness (“anba”) personified. You permeate the entire universe (“nitila charaachara”) and are the cause of it (“beejaankurane”). You are the son (“maghane”) of Madishekhara (Shiva). You have an auspicious (“su”) elephant (“madavaarana”) face (“mukhane”). You inspire the mind (“chitparane”). You are the brother (“sodharane”) of Guruguha (murugan). How can this Ramadasa understand your greatness ?

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Ragam: Gowli Panthu { (51st Mela janyam; some consider it as 15th mela janyam with M1 as primary...)

ARO: S R1 M2 P N3 S ||

AVO: S N3 D1 P M2 G3 R1 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: MS Subbalakshmi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NSpJVR6VlE)

Meanings Courtesy: TK Govinda Rao book and http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/03/thyagaraja-kriti-tera-teeyaga-raadaa.html

Pallavi:

tera tIyaga rAdA 1lOni

tirupati vEnkaTa ramaNa matsaram(a)nu (tera)

Anupallavi:

parama purusha dharm(A)di mOkshamula

pAra-dOlucunnadi nA lOni (tera)

caraNam 1

matsyamu(y)Akali koni kAlamucE

magnamaina rItin(u)nnadi

accamaina dIpa sannidhini marug-

(a)DDabaDi ceracin(a)TT(u)nnadi (tera)

caraNam 2

irav(o)ndaga bhujiyincu samayamuna

Iga tagulu rItin(u)nnadi

hari dhyAnamu sEyu vELa cittamu

antyaju vADaku pOyin(a)TT(u)nnadi (tera)

Charanam 3:

vAguram(a)ni teliyaka mRga gaNamulu

vacci tagulu rItin(u)nnadi

vEgamE nI matamun(a)nusarincina

tyAgarAja nuta mada matsaram(a)nu (tera)

Meaning Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/03/thyagaraja-kriti-tera-teeyaga-raadaa.html

P: O Lord vEnkaTa ramaNa of tirupati! Won’t You (rAdA) remove (tIyaga) my inner (lOni) screen (tera) of (anu) envy (matsaramu) (matsaramanu)?

A: O Supreme (parama) Lord (purusha)! It (envy) is driving away (pAra-dOlucunnadi) purushArtha - the four-fold human pursuit - righteous actions, (dharma) emancipation (mOkshamula) etc. (Adi) (dharmAdi). Won’t You remove my (nA) inner (lOni) screen of envy?

C: It is (unnadi) as if (rItini) (rItinunnadi) herds (gaNamulu) of animals (mRga) coming (vacci) and falling (tagulu) into snare (vAguramu) without knowing (teliyaka) it to be so (ani) (vAguramani).

O Lord praised (nuta) by this tyAgarAja who has adhered to (anusariJina) Your (nI) path (matamunu) (literally opinion) (matamunanusarincina)!

Therefore, O Lord vEnkaTa ramaNa of tirupati ! Won’t You quickly (vEgamE) remove my inner screens of (anu) pride (mada) and envy (matsaramu) (matsaramanu)?

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Ragam: Gowli Panthu (51st Mela janyam; some consider it as 15th mela janyam with M1 as primary...)

ARO: S R1 M2 P N3 S ||

AVO: S N3 D1 P M2 G3 R1 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Syama Shastri

Version: Ram Kaushik (Orig: Aruna sayeeram/Brinda school)

Pallavi:

Tarunamidammaa Ennai Rakshikka

Anupallavi:

Karunaanidhiyaagiya Kaamaakshi Rakshikka

Charanam:

Kaamita Phalattai Kaimel Taruvaaye Kanpaarttu Rakshippa Eppodum Neeye Somashekharar Padi Sundari Kaumaari Shyaamakrishnan Sodari Shailaraajakumaari

Meaning: (From Sangeetham.com)

Mother, (amma"), this is the right ("idam") moment ("tarunam") to protect ("rakshikka") me ("ennai"). O Kamakshi thou art the treasure house of compassion ("Karunaanidhiyaagiya "). Protect me ("rakshakki"). I have no duty other than uttering your name. Do I have any other deity for allaying me of my worries? Now is the time for you condescend and look at me. You incarnated to develop the universe. O primordial energy source. O mother, tell me who else is there to support me? I seek your feet like the Chataka bird seeking the moon. O daughter ("kumari") of Himavan ("shailaraja"), sister ("sodhari") of Syama Krishna, you always give more ("kaimel tharuvaye") boons ("phalathai") than asked for ("kaamitha"). You are the one ("neeye") who protects me ("kanpaarthu rakshippa") always ("eppodum").

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Ragam: Dhenuka

Talam: Deshadi

Version: Semmangudi

Word-by-word Annotations: Jayasri Akella

Pallavi:

Theliyaleru Raama Bhakti Margamunu

Anupallavi:

Ilanantata Dirugucunu Kaluvarincheru Gaani

Charanam:

Vegalechi Nita Munigi Bhuti Pusi

Vellanenchi Veliki Slaghaneeyulai

Baaga Paika Maarjana Lolurai

Re Gaani Tyaaga Raaja Vinuta

MEANING:

O Rama, we do not (“leru”) know (“theliya”) the path (“margamunu”) of devotion (“bhakthi”)!

Men in this whole world (“ilanantata”) only roam (“diruguchunu”) about in tension all over (“kaluvarincheru”) without being aware of the path of devotion.

They get up (“lechi”) at dawn (“vega”), attend to their ablutions, wear the emblems of creed and count the beads appearing to be spiritual and religious, but busy with their working out the strategy for making money by hook or crook

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Ragam: Saveri (15th Melakartha Mayamalavagowla Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saveri

ARO: S R₁ M₁ P D₁ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₃ D₁ P M₁ G₃ R₁ S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmBONp6KLjY )

Youtube Class / Lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bs1GzFh_GU

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Lyrics / Meaning: TK Govinda Rao / Thyagaraja Vaibhavam: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/04/thyagaraja-kriti-tulasi-jagajjanani.html

More Context: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulsi_in_Hinduism

Pallavi:

Tulasi Jagad Janani Duri Thaapahaarini

Anupallavi:

Nilavaramaghu Neesari Velpulu Lerata! Brovumikanu

Charanams:

Charana Yugambulu Nadulaku Parama Vaikunthamata!

Sarasijaakshi Nee Madhyamu Sakala Suravaasamata!

Siramuna Naigama Kotulu Velayuchun Naarata!

Sarasa Tyaagaraajaadi Vara Bhaktulu Paderata!

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s Book)

O Tulasi ! Mother (“janani”) of the world (“jagad”)! You are the Destroyer (“haarini”) of sins and sorrows (“duri-thaapa”) !

There is no equal (“sari”) to you(“nee”) in this world (“nilavaramagu”). Embodiment of calmness (“velpulu lerata”), I seek your saving grace (“brovumika”).

It is said that all holy (“yugambulu”) waters (“nadulu”) finally attain the blissful paradise(“parama vaikuntamata”) of your sacred feet (“charana”) . Also that you shelter (“vaasa”) all (“sakala”) the celestials (“sura”), that you bear (“velayuchunarata”) on your head (“siramuna”) all the Vedas (“naigama kotulu”). All celebrated (“vara”) devotees (“bhaktulu”) and this Tyagaraja delight in singing (“paderata”) your praises and glory.

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namastE namastE - Repeated salutations to you,

tyAgarAjAya - to Tyagaraja.

kAtyAyanI patE - O husband of Parvati (daughter of Sage Katyayana)!

paSu-patE - O master of all creatures!

siMha-Asana patE - O lord seated on a throne!

anupallavi

vAgISa-Adi-akhila dEva vandita pada pankajAya - to (you who are) the one whose lotus-feet are saluted by all gods, led by Brahma (the lord of Sarasvati),

yOgI-ISvara mAnasa saMyukta vadana vArijAya - the one whose lotus-face is fixed in the hearts of the greatest of Yogis,

bhOga mOksha dAna - the one who grants both material enjoyment as well as liberation,

vAma bhAga sthita SailajAya - the one who has Parvati seated on the left side,

yOga guru guha-AtmajAya - the one whose son is Guruguha, adept in Yoga,

tyAga dhvajAya - the one whose banner is renunciation,

ajAya - the one with no birth,

caraNam

mukunda-Adi pUjita - the one worshipped by Vishnu and others,

sa-umA-skanda mUrtayE - the one having the form of Somaskanda (Shiva along with Uma and Skanda),

mucukunda-Adi bhakta jana manO-ratha pUrtayE - the one who fulfills the desires of devout people such as King Muchukunda,

mukura bimba prati-bimbita mukha sphUrtayE - the glow of whose face is reflected in the mirror,

muni pakshi mRga kITa-Adi mukti prada kIrtayE - the one famed for granting liberation to sages and (even) birds, animals and insects etc.

sakala-Agama mantra tantra sArajna-anuraktayE - the one affectionate towards those who know the essence of all the Vedas, Mantras and Tantras,

a-ka-tha-Adi tri-rEkhA-Atmaka-AdhAra pravRttayE - the one whose base or seat is the triangular Chakra with the lines representing the letters ‘a’,’ka’ and ‘tha’,

sakala nishkaLa svarUpa - the formless one and one with form,

sat-cit-sukha vyAptayE - the one pervading as existence-consciousness-bliss,

vikalpa bhEda yuktayE - the means to break or destroy (the delusion of) manifoldness,

viTanka rUpa SaktayE - the one with the power of assuming the Vitanka (unchiseled) form.

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Ragam: Bhairavi {20th melakartha {Nata Bhairavi} janyam}

AROHANA: S G2 R2 G2 M1 P D2 N2 S ||

AVAROHANA: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Pallavi:

upacAramu cEsE varunnArani maravakurA

Anupallavi:

krpa gAvalEnanai nE nI kIrtini balkacu nuNDaga

Charanam:

vAkiTanE padilamuga vAtAtmaju-dunnADani shrIkarulagu nI tammulu cEri unnArani

EkAntamunanu jAnaki ErpaDi unnadani shrIkAnta parulElani shrI tyAgarAja vinuta

MEANING:

P: Just because (ani) there are people (unnAru) to render (jEsEvAru) (jEsEvArunnArani) service (upacAramu) to You, please do not forget me (maravakurA).

A: While I (nE) am (uNDaga) extolling (palkucunu) (literally say) (palkucunuNDaga) (here) Your (nI) fame (kIrtini) in order to (ani) obtain (kAvalenu) (kAvalenani) Your grace (kRpa),

just because there are people to render service to You, please do not forget me.

C: Just because (ani) AnjanEya – son of vAyu (vAtAtmajuDu) - is present (unnADu) (vAtAtmajuDunnADani) vigilantly (padilamuga) at the door itself (vAkiTanE),

just because (ani) Your (nI) younger brothers (tammulu) – who do Your bidding (SrI-karulagu) - are (unnAru) along (cEri) (cEriyunnArani) with You, and

just because (ani) jAnaki is anointed (ErpaDi unnadi) (literally arranged) (jAnakiyErpaDiyunnadani) in Your privacy (EkAntamunanu),

O Consort (kAnta) of lakshmI (SrI)! O Lord praised (vinuta) by this tyAgarAja! thinking that (ani) as to why (Ela) should You need others (parulu) (parulElani) (for rendering service),

please do not forget me.

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Ragam: Panthuvarali/ kAmavardhani (51th Melakartha ragam)

ARO: S R1 G3 M2 P D1 N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 D1 P M2 G3 R1 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: T.K. Rangachari (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cww3PMETN_Q)

Pallavi: vADEra deivamu manasA

Anupallavi: ADina mATalu tappaDanucunu A candrArkamuga gIrti galigina

Charanam 1: daNDi rakkasula madamaNacanu akhaNDa lAdi sura kOTlamu

bhUmaNDala sujanula pAlimpanu kOdaNDapANi rUpamutO velasina

Charanam 2: dAri teliya lEni ajnulaku bhava nIradhi dATi mOkSa manduTaku

nIrajAri dharuD-upadEshincE tAraka nAmamu tOnu velasina

Charanam 3: dhAtru vinutuDaina tyAgarAjuni cEta pUjalandi bAguga

pradyOta nAnvayamunanu janinci sItApati ani pEru galigina

Meaning: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2008/08/thyagaraja-kriti-vadera-daivamu-raga.html

In the kRti ‘vADErA daivamu’ – rAga pantuvarALi (tALa Adi), SrI tyAgarAja asserts to his mind that SrI rAma only is The God.

P: O My Mind (manasA)! He alone (vADErA) is The God (daivamu).

A: O My Mind! Only He is The God, who has (kaligina) everlasting (Acandra arkamuga) (AcandrArkamuga) (literally as long as there are moon and Sun) fame (kIrti),

as (anucunu) ‘He does not fail (tappaDu) (tappaDanucunu) in His word’ (ADina mATalu) (literally word uttered).

C1: O My Mind! Only He is the God, who appeared (velasina) in the form (rUpamutO) of wielder (pANi) of the bow kOdaNDa in order to -

subdue (aNacanu) the arrogance (madamu) (madamaNacanu) of numerous (daNDi) demons (rakkasula) and

protect (pAlimpanu) indra (AkhaNDala) and other (Adi) (AkhaNDalAdi) celestials (sura kOTlanu) and pious people (sujanula) of this Earth (bhU) sphere (maNDala).

C2: O My Mind! Only He is The God who appeared (velasina) with the name (nAmamutOnu) ‘rAma’ -

ford (tAraka) for crossing (dATi) (literally by crossing) the Ocean (nIradhi) of Worldly Existence (bhava) and attaining (anduTaku) liberation (mOkshamu) (mOkshamanduTaku)

in which Lord Siva – the wearer (dharuDu) of (crescent) Moon – enemy (ari) of Lotus (nIraja) (nIrajAri) initiates (upadESincE) (dharuDupadESincE) ignorant people (ajnulaku) who do not (lEni) know (teliya) the right path (dAri).

C3: O My Mind! Only He is The God,

who is praised (vinutuDaina) by Lord brahmA (dhAtR),

who having been worshipped (pUjalu andi) (pUjalandi) by the very hands (cEta) of Lord Siva - tyAgarAja (tyAgarAjuni), and

who having nicely (bAguga) born (janinci) in the Solar (pradyOtana) dynasty (anvayamunanu) (pradyOtanAnvayamunanu),

has (kaligina) the name (pEru) as (ani) ‘Consort (pati) (patiyani) of sItA’.

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Ragam: Kaikavaasi (60th Melakartha (Neethmathi) janyam)

ARO: S R2 G2 M2 P D3 N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 P M2 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Deshadi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: MS Subbalakshmi

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Meanings Courtesy: T K Govinda Rao Book & Thyagaraja Vaibhavam

Pallavi:

vAcAma gOcaramE manasA varNimpa taramE rAma mahima

Anupallavi:

rEcAri mArIcuni baDaga goTTi reNDO vAni shikhi kosagEne

Charanam:

mAnavatI maderingi cAmara mauTa kastramu nEya gani mAnambukai

mEDadAcaga mAdhavuNDu gani karagi vEgamE dInArti bhanjanuDai prANa dAnambosaga

munanu canina bANambu naTu cEdara sEya lEdA gAnalOla tyAgarAjanutu mahima

Meaning: From TK Govinda Rao’s Book (and Tyagaraja Vaibhavam)

P: O My Mind (manasA)! Is it possible (taramE) to describe (varNimpa) the greatness (mahima) of SrI rAma? It is indeed beyond (agOcaramE) (literally unreachable) words (vAcAM) (vAcAm-agOcaramE).

A: While He thrashed (padaga koTTi) demon mArica (mArIcuni) – the night (rE) prowler (cAri), didn’t He slay (Sikhiki osagenE) (SikhikosagenE) (literally offered to the fire) subAhu - the second (reNDO) one (vAni) (by discharging AgnEyAstra – Fire Missile)?

O My Mind! Is it possible to describe the greatness of SrI rAma? It is indeed beyond words.

C: Understanding (erigi) the mind (madini) (madinerigi) of His Consort (mAnavatI) (literally woman) to make (auTaku) a chowrie (of animal tail) (cAmaramu),

when Lord mAdhava (mAdhavuNDu) discharged (Eya) a missile (astramunu) (cAramauTakastramunEya) to sever the tail of the animal,

as the animal, seeing (kani) the missile, projected (dAcagA) its neck (meDa) (in front of the missile) in order to die and save its honour (mAnambukai) rather than losing its hair,

seeing (kani) this, the Lord taking pity (karagi) (literally melt), by becoming the reliever (bhanjanuDai) of the distress (Arti) of the humble (dIna) (dInArti) animal,

in order to grant (dAnambu osaga) (dAnambosaga) (literally give charity) its life (prANa) back, did He not (lEdA) quickly (vEgamE) destroy (cedara jEya) (literally scatter) the missile (bANambunu) then and there (aTu) (bANambunaTu) which was already (munu) on its way (canina) to the target?

O My Mind! Is it possible to describe the greatness (mahima) of SrI rAma – Enjoyer (lOla) of music (gAna) - praised (nuta) (nutu) by this tyAgarAja? It is indeed beyond words

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Ragam: Begada (29 janyam)

(ARO: S G R G M P D P S || AVA: S N , D P M , G R S || )

Talam: Rupakam

Muthuswami Dikshitar

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

Pallavi:

Vallabha Nayakasya Bhaktho Bhavami

Vanchitartha daayakasya Vara Mooshika Vahanasya

Anupallavi:

Pallava Pada Mrudu Tarasya Paashangushadi Tarasya

Mallika Jaadhi Champaka Haarasya Mani Maalasya

Valli Vivaaha Kaaranasya Guru Guha Pooji Tasya

Kaali Kalamaalini Kamalaakshi Sannutasya

Dheem taki ta jam gm rG taka dhina jam dpD

N N dpD Ta thinginata N N dpd tadhin ginatom

Meaning:

I became(“bhavami”) the devotee (“bhaktho”) of Vallabha Nayaka, the bestower (“daayaka”) of the desired boons (“vaanchitaartha”), seated on the mount (“vaahana”) of his choice, the mouse (“mooshika”).

His feet (“pada”) are as soft (“pallava”) as the tender shoots(“Mrudu tarasya”). He sports a noose (“pasha”), a goad (“ankusha”) and other (“aadi”) weapons in his hands (“tarasya”). He is adorned with garlands (“haara”) of Jaati (jasmine), champaka flowers and also with gem studded (“mani”) necklace (“maalasya”). He is the cause (“kaarana”) for bringing about the marriage (“vivaaha”) of Valli with Subramanya. He is worshipped (“pooji”) by Guruguha and adored (“sannuta”) by Kaali, Sarasvati (“kalaamalini”) and the lotus (“kamala”) eyed (“aakshi”) Lakshmi.

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RAGAM-Vijayasri {47th melakartha (SuvarnAngi) janyam}

AROHANA: S R1 G2 M2 P N3 S ||

AVAROHANA: S N3 P M2 G2 R1 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja Swami

Version: M N Subramanian

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

vara nArada nArAyaNa smaraNA-nandAnubhavamu gala

Anupallavi:

sharadinduni bhApa ghanAgha sAramu gAnu brOvumika

Charanam:

sakala lOkamulaku sadguru vanucu nE nataDunucu hariyu

pratambuga kIrti nosangEnE bhAvuk atyAgarAjanuta

Meaning: (Courtesy: Tyagaraja Vaibhavam)

P: O Blessed (vara) sage nArada endowed (gala) with the experience (anubhavamu) of bliss (Ananda) of ever remembering (smaraNa) (smaraNAnandAnuhavamu) Lord nArayaNa!

A: O Sinless One (anagha) whose body (apaghana) (literally limbs) resembles (nibha) (nibhApaghanAnagha) the autumnal (Sarad) moon (indu)

(Sarad-indu)! Please protect me (brOvumu) now (ika) (brOvumika) nicely (sAramugAnu);

O Blessed sage nArada endowed with the experience of the bliss of ever remembering Lord nArayaNa!

C: Hasn’t Lord hari (hariyu) conferred (osangenE) fame (kIrtini) (kIrtinosangnE) on you proclaiming (prakaTambuga)

‘he is (anucu) the true preceptor (sad-guruvu) (sadguruvanucu) for entire (sakala) worlds (lOkamulaku)’ and

‘I (nEnu) am (anucu) always (sadA) he (ataDu)’ (nEnataDanucu)?

O Blessed sage nArada - praised (nuta) by this fortunate (bhAvuka) tyAgarAja - endowed with the experience of the bliss of ever remembering Lord nArayaNa!

Additiona Meanings: Glorious (“vara”) NARADA! You are perpetually experiencing (“anubhavamu gala”) the Bliss (“ananda”) arising out of your meditation (“smarana”) of NARAYANA, the Lord of Sri. The radiance of your body outshines the splendour of the moon of the spring (“Sharadindu”). Grant me spiritual wisdon (“saaramu”) and guide me in the path of devotion (“brovumu”). The Lord Himself (“hari”) has declared that you are (“anucu”) the preceptor (“sadguru”) par excellence in this world (“sakala lokamulaku”) and He is you. What more ? Bestower (“nosangane”) of auspiciousness (“keerthi”)! Worshipped (“nutha”) by Tyagaraja!

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Ragam: Shankarabharanam (29th melakartha ragam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dheerashankarabharanam

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P D2 N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Andal / Godai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xOhfZ_lwWk )

Paasuram (Stanza)

puLLum silambina kaaN puLLaraiyan kOyilil *

veLLai viLisangin pEraravam kEttilaiyO *

piLLaay ezhundhiraay pEy mulai nancundu *

kaLLac cakatam kalakkazhiyak kaalOcci *

veLLaththaravil thuyilamarndha viththinai *

uLLaththuk kondu munivargaLum yOgigaLum *

meLLa ezhundhu "ari" enRa pEraravam *

uLLam pugundhu kuLindhElOr embaavaay.

Meanings: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp06.html

puLLum cilampina kaaN puLL araiyan kOyilil *

Birds (are) chirping See ! birds (the) king (of) (in his) temple

veLLai viLi caNGkin pEr aravam kEttilaiyO *

white (used for) calling conch (it's) loud sound don't you hear

piLLaay ezhun^thiraay pEy mulai naNY cuNtu *

children wake up ! (From the) rakshasa's breast (HE who) poison ate ,

kaLLac cakatam kalakkazhiyak kaalOcci *

(He who came as) fake wheel , (He who) destroyed (and) kicked (the enemy)

veLLathth aravil thuyilamarn^tha viththinai *

(He who lies) in the milk ocean (on the) snake in yogic sleep (the) source of all life

uLLaththuk koNtu munivarkaLum yOkikaLum *

(Into their) minds bringing (His name) saints (and) Yogis

meLLa ezhun^thu "ari" enRa pEr aravam *

slowly waking (and) Hari saying (this) great sound (has)

uLLam pukun^thu kuLirn^thu

(in our) hearts entered (and) made (us) calm

El Or empaavaay

Come (Let us do) (the penance of) paavai nOmbu

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Ragam: Sri Ragam {22nd Melakartha (Kharaharapriya) Janyam}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shree_(Carnatic_raga)

ARO: S R₂ M₁ P N₂ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₂ P M₁ R₂ G₂ R₂ S || (or) Ṡ N₂ P D₂ N₂ P M₁ R₂ G₂ R₂ S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Andal / Godai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAVB3lbSvuQ )

Paasuram (Stanza)

maayanai mannu vada madhurai maindhanaith *

thooya peru neer yamunaith thuRaivanai *

aayar kulaththinil thOnRum aNi viLakkaith *

thaayaik kudal viLakkam seydha dhaamOdharanaith *

thooyOmaay vandhu naam thoomalar thoovith thozhudhu *

vaayinaal paadi manaththinaal sindhikkap *

pOya pizhaiyum pugudharuvaan ninRanavum *

theeyinil thoosaagum ceppElOr embaavaay.

Meanings: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp05.html

maayanai mannu vata mathurai main^thanaith *

magical deeds (the doer of) , Northern MathurA (the) son (of)

thUya peru nIr yamunaith thuRaivanai *

pure great river yamunA , (the) hermit (of)

aayar kulaththinil thOnRum aNi viLakkaith *

cowherd community , (He who) appeared in (as a) sacred light

thaayaik kutal viLakkam ceytha thaamOtharanaith *

(He who) (to his) mother [womb brighten did] brought maternal honor, (that) Lord Damodara

thUyOm aay van^thu naam thU malar thUvith thozhuthu *

clean becoming (and) coming we clean flowers sprayed (and) worshipped (by)

vaayinaal paati manaththinaal cin^thikkap *

Orally singing (and) mentally thinking .

pOya pizhaiyum pukutharuvaan ninRanavum *

Past sins (and) yet to come unintentional sins

thIyinil thUc aakum ceppu

in flame (as) sawdust will become (so)(let us) say (his names)

El Or empaavaay

Come (Let us do) (the penance of) paavai nOmbu

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Ragam: Gowlai (15th Mela Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaula_(raga)

ARO: S R₁ M₁ P N₃ Ṡ ||

AVA : Ṡ N₃ P M₁ R₁ G₃ M₁ R₁ S ||

Talam: Adi (2 kalai)

Composer: Andal / Godai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT0-fVlXPAw )

Paasuram (Stanza)

vaiyaththu vaazhveergaaL! naamum nampaavaikkuc *

ceyyum kirisaigaL kELeerO * paaRkadaluL

paiyath thuyinRa paraman adi paadi *

neyyuNNOm paaluNNOm naatkaalE neeraadi *

maiyittezhudhOm malarittu naam mudiyOm *

ceyyaadhana ceyyOm theekkuRaLai cenROdhOm *

aiyamum piccaiyum aandhanaiyum kai kaatti *

uyyumaaReNNi ugandhElOr embaavaay.

Meanings: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp02.html

vaiyaththu vaazhvIrkaaL! naamum nampaavaikkuc *

In this world (those) born to live , We (for) our idol

ceyyum kiricaikaL kELIrO * paaR kataluL

will do (the following) deeds Listen . (On the) milk ocean

paiyath thuyinRa paraman ati paati *

(in) meditative sleep (is) The Lord (in praise of His) feet (we) sing

neyy uNNOm paal uNNOm naatkaalE nIraati *

Ghee (we) won't eat , milk (we) won't eat early morning (we will) bathe

maiyitt ezhuthOm malarittu naam mutiyOm *

Mai (we) won't use , flowers we won't tie on our hair ,

ceyyaathana ceyyOm thIkkuRaLai cenROthOm *

Things not to do (we) won't do , evil untrue stories (we) won't recite/spread.

aiyamum piccaiyum aan^thanaiyum kai kaatti *

to deserving people , to poor people , to ascetics (we) will donate

uyyumaaRu eNNi ukan^thu

Our salvation (we will) think of (and) feel happy.

El Or empaavaay

Come (Let us do) (the penance of) paavai nOmbu

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Ragam: Varali {39th Melakartha (Jhalavarali) Janyam}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varali

ARO: S G1 R1 G1 M2 P D1 N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 D1 P M2 G1 R1 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Andal / Godai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAVB3lbSvuQ )

Paasuram (Stanza) aazhi mazhaik kaNNaa! onRu nee kai karavEl *

aazhiyuL pukku mugandhu kodu aarththERi *

oozhi mudhalvan uruvam pOl mey kaRuththup *

paazhiyan^ thOLudaip paRpanaaban kaiyil *

aazhi pOl minni valamburi pOl ninRadhirndhu *

thaazhaadhE saarngam udhaiththa saramazhai pOl *

vaazha ulaginil peydhidaay * naangaLum

maargazhi neeraada magizhndhElOr embaavaay.

Meanings: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp04.html

aazhi mazhaik kaNNaa! onRu nI kai karavEl *

Oceans (and) rain Lord (of) nothing (should) you (please) withold (from us)

aazhiy uL pukku mukan^thu kotu aarthth ERi *

Ocean into enter (and) fetch the water (and) (cause) thunder (to) go up (to the sky)

Uzhi muthalvan uruvam pOl mey kaRuththup *

Universe prime Lord (of) - (that) form like , (your) body (you should) darken

paazhiy an^ thOL utaip paRpanaapan kaiyil *

broad beautiful shoulders with ,(Lord) Padmanabha (in your) hands

aazhi pOl minni valampuri pOl ninR athirn^thu *

(the) discus like that (give us) lightning [shine] , (the) conch like that (give us) thunder [stand&roar]

thaazhaathE caarNGkam uthaiththa cara mazhai pOl *

without delay the bow shoot torrential rain like

vaazha ulakinil peythitaay * naaNGkaLum

(for us to) prosper in this world (cause it to) rain . We too

maarkazhi nIraata makizhn^thu

Margazhi month bathing (will) enjoy

El Or empaavaay

Come (Let us do) (the penance of) paavai nOmbu

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Ragam: Janaranjani {29th melakartha (Shankarabharanam) janya}

ARO: S R2 G3 M1 P D2 P N3 S ||

AVA: S D2 P M1 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja Swami

Version: Hyderabad Brothers

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Meanings Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam & TK Govinda Rao’s book

Pallavi:

viDajAladurA nA manasu vinarA

Anupallavi:

aDiyAsalacE dagili nE nArtipaDinA padambulanu

Charanam:

tanu vEpanulaku canina mari kana rAnidi kanugoninA

ninuga bhAvinci santasilliti shrI tyAgarAjanuta

Meaning: (Courtesy: Tyagaraja Vaibhavam)

P: Please listen (vinarA). It is not possible (jAladurA) for my mind (manasu) let go (viDa) Your holy feet.

A: Please listen. Even if I (nEnu) come to grief (ArtibaDina) (nEnArtibaDina) caught in (cE tagili) (literally caught in the hands of) vain hopes (aDiyAsalu) (aDiyAsalacE), it is not possible for my mind to let go Your holy feet (padambulanu).

C: Whatever (E) jobs (panulaku) the body (tanuvu) (tanuvE) might be engaged in (canina) (literally go), and (mari) even if I happen to see (kanugonina) things not to be (rAnidi) seen (kana),

apprehending (bhAvinci) everything to be You alone (ninugA), I remained happy (santasilliti);

Please listen, O Lord praised (nuta) by this tyAgarAja! It is not possible for my mind to let go Your holy feet.

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Ragam: Arabhi (29th Mela Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabhi

ARO: S R₂ M₁ P D₂ Ṡ ||

AVA : Ṡ N₃ D₂ P M₁ G₃ R₂ S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Andal / Godai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9lRfc0VkXk )

Meanings: http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp03.html

ONGki ulakaL alan^tha uththaman pEr paati *

By growing (Himself) (the) worlds (He) measured the best Lord (whose) name (we are) singing

naaNGkaL nam paavaikkuc caaRRi nIraatinaal *

(If) we our paavai nOmbu perform (after) bathing

thING kinRi naat ellaam thiNGkaL mum maari peythu *

evil free (of) (the) country whole (will be) . Monthly three rainfalls will fall

ONGku peRuNY cen^n^el Utu kayal ukaLap *

(there will be) overgrown big rice fields amidst (which) little fish play .

pUNGkuvaLaip pOthil poRi vaNtu kaNpatuppath *

Beautiful flowers within which shining bees (are) sleeping

thENGkaathE pukkirun^thu cIrththa mulai paRRi

Motionless (the) cows stand (with) cowherds milking ( bountiful udders grasp

vaaNGkak * kutam niRaikkum vaLLal perum pacukkaL *

extracting ) (the) containers filling up (because of the) generous (and) big cows

nINGkaatha celvam niRain^thu

Long lasting prosperity (the land will be) filled with.

El Or empaavaay

Come (Let us do) (the penance of) paavai nOmbu

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Ragam: Thoya Vegavahini (16th mela variant)

Talam: Khanda Ekam (Misra Jhampa)

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: M.S. Subbalakshmi

Pallavi:

Veenaa Pustaka Dharineem Aashraye

Vegavaahineem Vaaneem Aashraye

Anupallavi:

Enangayutha Jataajuta Makutanthaam

Ekaagra Chittha Nidhaatham Vidhi Kaantham

Charanam:

Paraadyakhila Sabda Swaroopa Avakaasham

Powrnamee Chandrikaa Dhavala Sankaasham

Karaara Vindaam Kalyaanadaam Bhaasham

Kanaka Champaka Dhaam Bhuusha Visheshaam

Nirantharam Bhaktha Jihwaagra Vaasaam

Nikhila Prapancha Sankoosha Vikaasaam

Naraadhama Aanana Vilooka Shoka Apahaam

Naraharihara Guruguha Poojitha Vigrahaam

Meaning: (From T.K. Govinda Rao’s book)

I seek the blessings (“Aashraye”) of Goddess Saraswati, having in her hands (“Dharineem”), the sacred scriptures (“Pustaka”) and the instrument (“Vina”) of Vegavahini - the external manifestation of an internal emotion. Who is of the form of speech (“Vaaneem”).

She wears the crescent moon (“enangayutha”) , and diadem (“makuta”) on her locks of hair (“Jatajuta”). Who is meditated (“nidhaathaam”) with full concentration (“ekaagra”) in the mind (“chitha”). And she is the beloved one (“kaantham”) of Brahma (“Vidhi”), the creator.

She is the personification (“avakaashaam”) of the different forms (“swaroopa”) of sound and speech (“shabda”), such as PARA etc (“paradyakhila”). She is of a whitish (“Dhavala”) hue (“sankaashaam”), like the full moon (“Powrnamee Chandrika”). Whose hands (“Karaara”) are like the lotus (“vindaam”) and she is the bestower of auspiciousness (“Kalyaanadaam”). She is the personification of languages (“Bhaashaam”). She is especially (“vishesha”) decorated (“dhaam or bhusha”) with gold (“kanaka”) necklace of champaka hue. She sports (“vaasaam”) in the tip (“vaagra”) of the tongue (“jih”) of devotees (“Bhakta”). She dissolutes (“vikaasham”) and originates (“sankosha”) the entire (“nikhila”) universe (“prapancha”). She wipes out (“apahaam”) the sorrow (“shoka”) arising out of the sight (“viloka”) of crooked people (“naraadamaanana”). Her form (“vigrahaam”) is worshipped (“pujitha”) by human beings (“nara”), Hari, Hara, and Guruguha.

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Ragam: Lathangi

Talam: Rupakam

Papanasam Sivan

Pallavi:

Venkataramana Un Thiruvilayaadalai Yaar Arivar

Anupallavi:

Shanka Chakra Dhaari

Sharanadaindhen Pizhai Porutharul

Charanam:

Alarmel Mangaimanaa Ambujanabha Dayaalaa

Manarthaal Maranthirumaathel

Mannithukondarul Tirupathi

Meaning:

[O Tirupathi Venkataramana ! Who can understand your divine games ?

I surrender to you, O the one bearing Shanka (conch) and Chakra (discus), and one who bears and forgives our mistakes.

O the husband of Alarmel Mangai (Lakshmi)! O the forgiving one with a lotus-heart!

O the one in whose heart the two devi mothers diffuse into!

Please forgive me ! O Lord of Tirupathi! ]

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Ragam: Kedaragowlai (28th Mela)

ARO: S R2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyagaraja Swami

Version: M.S. Subbalakshmi

Pallavi:

Venugaana Loluni Gana Veyi Kannulu Gaavalene

Anupallavi

(Ali) Venulella Drishti Chutti Veyuchu Mrokkuchu Raaga

Charanam

Vikasita Pankaja Vadanulu Vividha Gatula Naadaka

Nokari Kokaru Karamunanidi Yora Kanula Judaga

Sukha Ravamulu Gala Tarunulu Sogagasugaanu Baadaga

Sakala Surulu Tyaagaraaja Sakhuni Vedaga Vacche

Meaning: (TK Govinda Rao’s book)

We need (“gaavalene”) a thousand eyes (“veyi kannulu”) to absorb the beauty and grace (“gana”) of Sri Krishna, who is so fond (“loluni”) of playing on the flute (“venugaana”).

Like charming ladies (“ali venulella”) with tresses decorated with fragrant flowers around which honey bees hum. Wave before him Saffron water to ward off the effects of the evil eyes (“dristhi chutti”).

This youth of surpassing beauty is the cynosure of a grand procession (“vikasita pankaja vadanulu”). Women of ravishing beauty precede Him (“Nokari Kokaru Karamunanidi”), dancing (“naadaga”) hand-in-hand to diverse (“vividha”) rhythms (“gatula”). Now and then they glance at Him shyly through the corner of their eyes (“Yora Kanula Judaga”), and move on singing sweetly (“Sogagasugaanu Baadaga”) in parrot-like (“gala tarunulu”) voices. The host of celestials (“sakala surulu”) watch from above in reverent homage, this magnificient spectacle of extraordinary grandeur!

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Ragam: Mayamalavagowlai {15th Melakartha Ragam}

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayamalavagowla

ARO: S R1 G3 M1 P D1 N3 S ||

AVA: A N3 D1 P M1 G3 R1 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Thyagaraja

Version: M.S. Subbulakshmi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llsETzsGWzU )

Pallavi:

Sahityam: vidulaku mrokkEda sangIta kO

Meaning: I salute (mrokkeda) the maestros (kOvidulaku) of music (sangIta).

Sahityam: mudamuna shankara krta sAma nigama vidulaku nAdAtmaka sapta svara

Meaning: I joyously (mudamuna) salute -

the masters (vidulaku) of sAma vEda (nigama) created (kRta) by Lord Sankara and

the maestros (vidulaku) of sapta svara – nAda embodied (Atmaka) (nAdAtmaka).

Sahityam:kamalA gaurI vAgIshvari vidhi garuDa dhvaja shiva nAradulu amarEsha bharata kashyapaMeaning: I salute these chieftains (pramukhulaku) –

lakshmI (kamalA), pArvatI (gaurI), sarasvati – Goddess (ISvarI) of speech (vAk) (vAg-ISvarI), brahmA (vidhi), Lord vishNu – having garuDa as flag (or banner) (dhvaja), Lord Siva, sage nArada (nAradulu),

indra – Lord (ISa) of celestials (amara) (amarESa), sages bharata, kASyapa,

Sahityam:caNDIsha AnjanEya guha gajamukhulu su-mrkaNDuja kumbhaja tumburu vara sOmEshvara

Meaning: caNDISa, AnjanEya, subrahmaNya (guha), vinAyaka – elephant (gaja) faced (mukhulu),

sages mArkaNDEya – son of mRkaNDu (su-mRkaNDuja), agastya – pitcher born (kumbhaja), tumburu – chief of gandharva – celestials musicians, the blessed (vara) sOmESvara,

Sahityam:shArnga dEva nandi pramukhulaku tyAgarAja vandyulaku brahmAnanda sudhAmbudhi marma

Meaning: SArnga dEva, nandI – the bull – carrier of Lord Siva, and

all others worshipped (vandyulaku) by this tyAgarAja - knowers of the secrets (marma) of the Ocean (ambudhi) of nectar (sudhA) (sudhAmbudhi) of Supreme Bliss (brahmAnanda).

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Ragam: Devagandhari {29th melakartha (Dheera Shankarabharanam) janyam)

AROHANA: S R2 M1 P D2 S ||

AVAROHANA: S N3 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Deshadi

Composer: Tyagaraja Swami

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

Pallavi:

Vinaradha Naa Manavi

Anupallavi:

Kanakaanga Kaavetiranga Srikaanta Kaantalella Kaaminchi Pilichite

Charanams:

Bhaagadeya Vai-Bhogaranga Sri Tyaagaraajanuta! Tarunlu Pilachite

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s Book)

Cant you(“raada”) listen (“vina”) to my (“naa”) appeal (“manavi”) ?

O Golden (“kanaka”) hued (“anga”)! Kaveri Ranga! Lord (“kaantha”) of Lakshmi (“sri”)! All (“lella”) damsels (“kaanta”) overcome by their love (“kaaminchi”) for you are inviting (“pilichite”) you.

Our greatest fortune (“bhagadeya”)! O Ranga of festivities (“vaibhoga”)! When youthful damsels (“tarunlu”) call (“pilichite”) you, cant you listen to my appeal (“nuta”)?

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Ragam: madhyamAvati {22nd Melakartha (Kharaharapriya) Janyam}

ARO: S R2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 P M1 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Ram Kaushik

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

vinAyakuni valEnu brOvavE ninu vInA vElpulavaramma

Anupallavi:

anAtha rakSaki shrI kAmAkSi sujanAgha mOcani shankari janani

Charanam:

1: nArAdhamulakunu varAlosaga nuNDa rAmulai bhUsurAdi dEvatulu

rAyadini jendarAdu daya jUDa rAdA kAncIpurAdi nAyaki

2: pitAmahuDu jana hitArthamai ninnu tE teliya vEDa tALimi gala

avatArametti ikanu tAmasamu sEya tALa jAlamu natArti hAriNi

3: birAna dayacE girAlu mAkuniki rAjEsi brOcu rAjadhari

tyAgarAjuni hrdaya sarOja mElina murAri sOdari parAshakti nanu

Meaning: (Courtesy: V Govindan

http://www.vgovindan.info/nadopasaka/Tyagaraja%20Kritis/English/V/vinAyakuni-madhyamAvati.html)

Gist:

O Mother SrI kAmAkshi – the Protector of destitutes! O Reliever of the sins of pious people! O Mother who causes Auspiciousness! O Presiding Deity of the town of kAnci! O Reliever of the distress of those who worship You! O Wearer of (digit of) the Moon! O Mother parA Sakti - Sister of Lord SrI rAma - who rules the Lotus of the heart of this tyAgarAja!

Which God is there for us other than You?

Because You bestowed boons to base people, it is not appropriate that brAhmaNas, celestials and others should be troubled by being tormented; won't You deign to show mercy on us?

Because brahmA, for the sake of welfare of the people, prayed to You so that he could know You, having taken a peaceful form, if You still delay (to show mercy), we will not be able to withstand.

You, earlier, mercifully protected a dumb by restoring his speech.

Please protect me like Your son vinAyaka.

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Ragam: Jayantasena {22nd melakartha (kharaharapriya) janyam}

AROHANA: S G2 M1 P D2 S ||

AVAROHANA: S N2 D2 P M1 G2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja Swami

Pallavi:

Vinataa Suta Vaahana Sri Ramanaa!

Manasaaraga Sevincheda Raamaa!

Anupallavi:

Vinu Saareku Judani Bratukela

Manujula Nechedu Jivanamela

Charanam:

Mata Bhedamane Sakanaarcchaga Sammata

Vaakkulu Balkuta Sukhamaa?

Kshitilo Satsangati Saukhyamu Paalita

Tyaagaraja! Amara Pujitha!

Meaning Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam

P: O Lord who has garuDa – the son (suta) of vinatA – as his carrier (vAhana)! O Beloved (ramaNa) of lakshmi (SrI)!

O Lord SrI rAma! I worshipped (sEvinceda) You to my heart’s content (manasAraga).

A: Of what purpose (Ela) is such a survival (bratuku) (bratukEla) in which one does not (or could not) behold (jUDani) You (ninu) always (sAreku)?

Of what purpose (Ela) is such a livelihood (jIvanamu) (jIvanamEla) of tormenting (EceDu) (literally bring grief) other people (manujulanu) (manujulanEceDu)?

O Lord who has garuDa – the son of vinatA – as his carrier! O Beloved of lakshmi! O Lord SrI rAma! I worshipped You to my heart’s content.

C: Is it comforting (sukhamA) to utter (palkuTa) agreeable (sammata) words (vAkkulu) without (first) extinguishing (Arcaga) the flame (seganu) of (anE) differences (bhEdamu) (bhEdamanE) in modes of worship (mata) (literally opinion)?

in this Earth (kshitilO), company of pious people (sat-sangati) is comforting (saukhyamu);

O Nourisher (pAlita) of this tyAgarAja! O Lord worshipped (pUjita) by the celestials (amara) (tyAgarAjAmara)!

O Lord who has garuDa – the son of vinatA – as his carrier! O Beloved of lakshmi! O Lord SrI rAma! I worshipped You to my heart’s content.

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Ragam: Panthuvarali (kAshIrAmakriya; 51st Melakartha Ragam)

ARO: S R1 G3 M2 P D1 N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 D1 P M2 G3 R1 S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: D.K. Jayaraman

Lyrics Courtesy: Todd McComb’s www.medieval.org (http://www.medieval.org/music/world/carnatic/dikshitar.html )

Pallavi:

vIshAlAkSIm vishvEshIm bhajarE rE mAnasa sadA

Charanam:

kAshIrAjHnIm kapAlinIm vinOda jAlinIm vAriNIm pAshamOcanIm prasiddhinIm IshAnIm guruguha jananIm

Meaning: (From T.K. Govinda Rao's book)

P: Oh (“Re”) mind (“manasaa”), constantly worship(“bhajare”) the Eternal Mother! She has large (“vishaala”) eyes (“akshim”) and she presides over the entire universe (“vishvesheem”).

C: She is the goddess (“raagnim”) who resides in Kaashi. She is the wife of Kapaali (the form of Shiva holding skulls – “kapaali”)). She is entranched (“jaaliniam”) with music (“vinoda”). She is the one who gives boons (“Vaarinim”). She liberates (“mochanim”) the soul from the noose (“pasha”) of earthly attachments. She is the famous one (“prasidhinim”). She is the wife of Eeshan (“eeshaaneem”). She is the mother (“jananim”) of lord guru guha (“Guruguha”).

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Ragam: Kanada { 22nd Melakartha Janya Ragam}

ARO: S R2 G2 M1 D2 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 P M1 G2 M1 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Muthuswami Dikshitar

Version: Ram Kaushik

Lyrics Courtesy: Guru Guha Vaibhavam

http://guru-guha.blogspot.com.au/2008/06/dikshitar-kriti-vishveshvaro-rakshatu.html

Pallavi:

viSvESvarO rakshatu mAM

vidhi guru guhAdi pUjitassatatam

samashTi caraNam

viSAlAkshI sahitAnanda yutO

vikalpAtIta prapancAtItO

(madhyama kAla sAhityam)

SaSi ravi vahni lOcanO

caturvidha purushArtha pradAna nipuNO

variations -

guru guhAdi - guru guha

pUjitassatatam - pUjitaHsatatam - pUjita satatam

pradAna – prada

Meaning: (Approximate)

O Lord of the world (“viSvESvarO”)! Protect me (“rakshatu mAM”).

Brahma (“vidhi”), Guru Guha and other deities pray to you (“pUjita-satatam”).

You are with (“sahita”) Goddess Vishalaakshi (“viSAlAkshI”) in pure bliss (“Ananda yutO”).

You remove sorrows (“vikalpAtIta”); you are beyond the worlds (“prapancAtItO”).

The moon (“SaSi”), sun (“ravi”) and Saraswati (“Vahni”) are your eyes (“lOcanO”).

He is adept (“nipuNO”) in providing (“pradAna”) to his devotees the four types (“caturvidha”) of prosperities/aspirations – purushartha.

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Ragam: BEGADA (29th Mela Janyam)

Talam : ADI

Composer: Veenai Kuppaiyer

Arohanam : S G2 R2 G2 M1 P D2 P S Avarohanam: S N2 D2 P M1 G2 R2 S

Pallavi : Intha Chalamu Jesithe emani thaladura

Anupallavi: Antharangudani Movi Anavachithe Naatho

Panthamelara Sree Venugopala dasa paripala

Charanam : Pagavari bodhanavini

Meanings: (done by Dr. Aruna Turaga, CA)

Pallavi: How can I (“eemani”) comprehend (“thalathu ra”) you neglecting (“chalam jesithe”) me to this extent (“intha”) in this manner?

Anupallavi: Sri venu gopala! You are the ruler of all your servants (“dasa paripaala”).

Charanam: You are paying attention (“vini”) to the preaching (“bhodhana”) of my adversaries (“paga vaari”).

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Ragam: Arabhi (29th melakartha janyam)

Talam: Triputa Talam, Thisra Jathi

Arohanam : S R2M1 PD2 S

Avarohanam: S N2D2 PM1 G2 R2 S

Sahityam:

Rere Shree Raamachandra Raghuvamsha Tilakaa Raaghavendraa...

Sritajana Poshakure ! Seetha Manoranjana Rere Dheeraa!

Ravanaasura Antakure!

[Aa Iyaa Iyaa ! Aa Iyaa Iyaa ! Aa Iyaa Re!]

Dheena Jana Mandaara Maamava!

Meaning: (Adapted From: Perfecting Carnatic Music, Level 1 by Chitraveena Ravikiran)

O ("rere") Sri Ramachandra! You are the beacon ("tilakaa") of the solar ("raghu") dynasty ("vamsha")!

You watch over the devas ("raghavendra") !

You take care of ("poshakure") ordinary mortals ("srita-jana")!

You give pleasure ("manoranjana") to Seetha!

You are the brave one ("dheeraa")!

You have vanquished ("antakure") Ravana!

You fulfill the desires ("mandhaara") of your devotees ("dheena jana")!

Lord, please protect me ("maamava").

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Ragam: Kamala Manohari (27 janyam)

(ARO: S G M P N S || AVA: S N D P M G S ||)

Talam: Adi

Muthuswami Dikshitar

Version: M.N. Subramanyam

Pallavi:

Kancha Dalaayataakshi Kaamakshi

Kamalaa Manohari Tripura Sundari

Anupallavi:

Kuchera Gamane Manimanditha Manjula Charane

Maamava Shiva Panchara Sukhi Pankajamukhi

Guruguha Ranjani Duritha Bhanjani Niranjani

Charanam:

Raaka Sashi Vadane Suradhane

Rakshita Madane Rathna Sadane

Sri Kaanchi Nivasane Surasane

Shringaaraashraya Mandha Hasane

Madhyama Kala Sahityam:

Eka Anekakshari Bhuvaneshwari

Ekaanandaamrutha Jari Bhaashwari

Ekaagramano Layahari Srikari

Ekambresha Gruheshwari Shankari

MEANING:

O KAMAKSHI! One who has large eyes (“akshi”) like lotus (“kancha”) petals (“dalaya”), the dear one (“manohari”) to goddess LAKSHMI (“kamala”). You are the Tripura Sundari!

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Ragam: Vasanta

Talam: Rupakam

Version: Semmangudi

Pallavi:

Seethamma Maayamma Sri Raamudu Maa Tandri

Anupallavi:

Vaataatmaja Saumitri Vainateya Ripumardhana

Dhaata Bharataadulu Sodharulu Maaku

O Manasa!

Charanam:

Paramesha Vashishta Paraashara Naaradha Saunaka Suka

Surapati Gautama Lambodhara Guha Sanakaadulu

Dhara Nija Bhaagavataa Gresarulevvaro Varellanu

Vara Tyagarajuniki Parama Baandhavulu Manasa!

MEANING:

O Mind (“manasa”)! Seetha Devi is my mother (“amma”). Sri Rama is my father (“tandri”). Anjaneya (“vaatatmaja”), Lakshmana (“Saumitri”), Garuda (“vainateya”), Satrugna (“ripumardhana”), Jambavaan (“dhaata”), Bharata and others are my (“maaku”) brothers (“sodharulu”). Paramasiva (“parameesha”), Vashista, Paraashara, Naarada, Saunaka, Suka, Indra (“surapati”), Gautama, Ganesha (“Lambodhara”), Subramanya (“guha”), Sanaka and all (“varellanu”) the true BHAAGAVATAs on earth (“gresarulu”) are my intimate relatives (“bandhavulu”).

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raag: bhairavi

taal: khandajathi ata

Natabhairavi - 20

ArOhaNam: S G1 R2 G1 M1 P D2 N1 S || S G R G M P D N S ||

avarOhaNam: S N1 D1 P M1 G1 R2 S || S N D P M G R S ||

Composer: Pacchimiriyam Adiyappa

Pallavi

Viriboni ninne kori

marulu konnadira

Anupallavi

Sarasudou Dakshina dwaraka

Sami Sree Rajagopala deva

Charanam

Chiru navvu momuna

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Ragam: Nava-raga-malika

Talam: Adi Composer: Patnam Subramania Iyer Pallavi : Valachi vacchi yunna naapai, chalamu seya meraa saami

Anupallavi: Cheluvudaina Sree Venkatesa Kalasi melasi kougalimcha

Charanam : Pada sarojamuna nammi Meanings: (Done by Dr. Aruna Turaga, CA)

Pallavi: O lord! I have come here (“vacchi”) on account of my love (“valachi”) for you. But then, why are you ignoring (“chalam seya meraa”) me?

Anupallavi: O venkatesa! You are my beloved (“cheluvudaina”). We ought to be embracing (“kougalimcha”) each other (“kalasi melasi”).

Charanam: I have placed my trust (“nammi”) upon your lotus feet (“pada sarojamu na”).

Pallavi – Ragam KEDARAM Arohanam : S M G M N S Avarohanam: S N P M G R S

Pallavi – Ragam Shankarabharnam:

Arohanam : S R G M P D N S Avarohanam: S N D P M G R S

Mukthayi Swaram: Ragam Kalyani:

Arohanam : S R G M P D N S Avarohanam: S N D P M G R S

Ragam – Begada:

Arohanam : S G R G M P D P S Avarohanam: S N D P D N D P M G R S

Charanam: Ragam Kamboji Arohanam : S R G M P D S Avarohanam: S N D P M G R S

Chittai Swaras: Ragam Yadukula Kambhoji

Ragam Bilahari:

Arohanam : S R G P D S Avarohanam: S N D P M G R S

Ragam Mohanam:

Arohanam : S R G P D S Avarohanam: S D P G R S

Ragam Sree:

Arohanam : S R M P N S Avarohanam: S N P M R G R S

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Ragam: hamsanAda (60th Mela (Neethimathi) Janyam)

ARO: S R2 M2 P N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 P M2 R2 S ||

Talam: dEShAdi (Adi)

Tyagaraja

Version: T M Krishna

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

baNTu rIti koluv(i)yya(v)ayya rAma

Anupallavi:

tuNTa viNTi vAni modalaina mad(A)dula

goTTi nEla gUla jEyu nija (baNTu)

Charanam:

rOmAncam(a)nu ghana kancukamu

rAma bhaktuD(a)nu mudra biLLayu

rAma nAmam(a)nu vara khaDgamivi

rAjillun(a)yya tyAgarAjunikE (baNTu)

MEANING: (Courtesy: carnaticopia & Ranga Ramanuja Iyengar’s book)

In this beautiful Bantureethi Kolu Carnatic song, Sri Thyagaraja swamy pleads with Lord Rama to give him the post of a guard for Rama. The symbolic meaning is that he always wants to be in his presence always (Sri Rama's Sannidhi).

O Lord rAma! Bestow on me (“iyyavayya”) the privilege (“kolu”) of being in Your service as a servitor (“Bantu rIti”).

In the Anupallavi, Sri Thyagaraja Swamy says that, the guard’s post should be such that he is empowered to destroy all the demons which are Arishadvargas (Arishad Vargas are the six passions of the mind: Kama - lust, craze, desire; Krodha - anger, hatred; Lobha - greed, miserliness, narrow minded; Moha - delusory emotional attachment; Mada or Ahankara - pride, stubborn mindedness; and Matsarya - envy, jealousy, show or vanity, and pride) and since the guard is empowered to do so, he needs such a guard's post.

O Lord rAma! Bestow on me the privilege of being in Your service as a true (“nija”) servitor (“Bantu rIti”) who can knock down (“goTTi” the six internal enemies (“mad(A)dula”) beginning (“modalaina”) with desire kAma (sugar cane archer – “tuNTa viNTi vAni” ), conceit etc to the ground (“nEla”) by thrashing these (“gUla jEyu”).

In the Caranam, Thyagaraja says that the sublimated (“rOmAncam(a)nu”) version of kama is devotion that acts as his strong shield (“ghana kancukamu”). Tyagaraja requests that he should be blessed with the emblem (“mudra”) of Ramabhakti (“rAma bhaktuD(a)nu”), given a sword (“khaDgamivi”) called Rama Naama (the name of Rama) to perform his guard's job. - O Lord! all these will shine (“rAjillun(a)yya”) on the person of this tyAgarAja.

Notes:

Anupallavi : tuNTa viNTi vAni modalaina -- As per telugu dictionary, 'tuNTa vilukADu' refers to cupid. This seems to have been slightly modified by SrI tyAgarAja as 'tuNTa viNTivADu'. Therefore, 'tuNTa viNTivADu' should be taken to mean 'kAma'. Accordingly, the anupallavi would read 'kAma modalaina madAdula goTTi nEla gUla jEyu nija'.

Anupallavi : goTTi -- this is how it is given in all the books other than that of TKG, where it is given as baTTi. As 'goTTi' seems to be appropriate, the same has been adopted.

Charanam : the word ending 'u' in rOmancamanu, rAma bhaktuDanu and rAma nAmamanu are as given in the books of CR, ATK and TSV/AKG. However, in the book of TKG, these are given with ending 'E'

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Ragam: Hindolam (20th Melakartha Ragam)

ARO: S G2 M1 D1 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 M1 G2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Papanasam Sivan

Version: Ram Kaushik

Lyrics Courtesy: Lakshman Ragde

Pallavi:

nambik-keTTavar evar aiyA umai nAyakanait-tirumayilaiyin iraivanai

Anupallavi:

ambuli gangai aNinda jaTAdharan anbar manam vaLar shambhu kapAliyai

Charanam:

onrumE payan illai enru uNarnda pinbavar uNDenbAr

ovvoru manidanum oru nAL in-nilai eiduadurudi idai marandAr

anru sheyal azhindala marupozhudu shivan peyar nAvil vArAdE

AdalinAl manamE inrE shiva nAmam shollip-pazhakku anbudan

Meaning: (approximate…)

P: Who ("evar") has suffered ("kettavar") after believing ("nambi") in you, O Lord Shiva ? O the husband ("naayakanai") of Uma! O the lord ("iraivanai") who resides ("il") in Tirumayil (?)

A: O Shiva, the lord who wears ("aninda") a crescent moon ("ambuli") on his forehead and the river ganga ("gangai") on his matted hair ("jataadharan"). You fulfill the desires ("manam valar") of those you worship you with love ("anbar"). O Shambhu! O Kapali!

C: Those who realize ("uNarnda") that there is nothing ("illai") created in the universe ("onrume payan") but you will subsequently ("pinbavar") reach you ("uNDenbAr").

Every ("ovvoru") person ("manidanum") will have to leave ("eiduadurudi") this state of life ("in-nilai") one day ("oru nAL"), but they forget ("marandAr") this universal truth ("idai").

On that day ("anru"), the time ("-pozhudu") when their body and speech ("sheyal azhindala") will cease to function ("maru-"), they will not be able ("vArAdE") to invoke your name ("Shivan Peyar") on their tongue ("nAvil").

Therefore in preparation for that eventuality ("AdalinAl "), O Mind ("manamE"), start now itself ("inrE") getting into the habit ("pazhakku") of constantly chanting ("shollip ") the name ("nAmam") of Shiva, with love ("anbudan").

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Ragam: Atana (29th Mela Shankarabharanam Janyam):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atana

ARO: S R2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVA: S N3 D2 , N2 P M1 P G2 , R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: HH Jayachamaraja Wodeyar

Version: Radha & Jayalakshmi (Soolamangalam Sisters)

Lyrics Courtesy: Meena

Pallavi:

shrI mahAgaNapatim bhajEham shivAtmajam SaNmukhAgrajam

Anupallavi:

shrta gaNasEvitam vighna nAshakam shIgra vara prasAda dAyakam

(madhyamakAlam):sadayam kapila muni varadAyakam guru sEva shaktam hErambam

Charanam 1:

jnAna mudrAlankrtam mUlAdhAra nivAsinam

Charanam 2:

gajAraNya vAsinam jyOtirmayam upaniSad sAram panca

bhUtAtmakam sindhUra priyam pancamAtanga mukham

Charanam 3:

kAmEsha nayanA hlAdakam nAgalinga vara putram

shrI vidyA cit-prabhAnanda rAja yOgIndram sannutam (or vanditam)

ciTTasvara:

S, Snpdnpmp g,-mrs |r,, s rs, r, -m, -p, -n ||

SnSR, -MRS nRSn, S-d, |nS,, -R nS d,, pmp-g,-mpn ||

Meaning: (Approximate):

P: I pray (“bhajEham”) to shri mahAgaNapatim, who is the son (“Atmajam”) of Shiva, and the elder brother (“Agrajam”) of Shanmugha.

A: He is worshipped (“sEvitam” by all beings (“shrta gaNa”). He destroys (“nAshakam”) obstacles (“vighna”) in our lives. He gives (“dAyakam”) boons (“vara”) and blessings (“prasAda”) very quickly (“shIgra”).

C1: He is adorned (“Alankrtam”) by the symbol (“mudrA”) called Knowledge (“jnAna”). He resides in (“nivAsinam”) the mUlAdhAra chakra ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muladhara) kshetra in the body.

C2: He lives (“vAsinam”) in the forest (“AraNya”) full of elephants (“gaja-AraNya”). He is full (“mayam”) of brightness (“jyOtir-mayam”). He is the essence (“sAram”) of the Upanishads. He is the soul (“Atmakam”) of the pancha bhutas {Akasha (Spirit/Essence), Vayu (Air), Agni (Fire), Ap (Water), and Prithvi (Earth)}. He likes (“priyam”) the SindhUra (red powder, Vermillion). He is the five (“panca”) elephant (“mAtanga”) faced (“mukham”) one (“panca-mAtanga mukham”)

C3: He was born (“vara putram”) when Goddess Parvathi’s (“kAmEsha”) lovely eyes (“nayanA”) merely glanced with pleasure (“AhlAdakam”) at Lord Shiva, the linga adorned with snakes (“nAga-linga”). He is the essence (“cit-prabhAnanda”) of the Shri Vidya and revered by (“sannutam”) the rAja Yogis (“yOgIndram”). {Alt meaning: cit-prabhAnanda is also the signature of the composer, who is also a king (rAja), and who prays to the lord }

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Ragam: Atana (29th Mela Shankarabharanam Janyam):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atana

AROHANA: S R2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVAROHANA: S N3 D2 , N2 P M1 P G2 , R2 S ||

Talam: Khanda Chapu

Composer: Purandaradasa

Version: C V Shankar

Pallavi:

Sakala Graha Bala Neene Sarasijaaksha

Nikhila Vyaapaka Neene Vishwa Rakshaka

Anupallavi:

Ravi Chandra Budha Neene Rahu Kethuvu Neene

Kavi Guru Shani Angada Neene

Charanam:

Ruthu Vatsaramu Neene

Pratha Dinangalu Neene

Krathu Yoga Yagnatha Gathuvu Neene

Rithavaagi Ennodaya Purandara Vittalana

Sudhiya Dinnu Gaada Pranaamahima Neene

Meaning (Approximate: please report errors):

This is a krithi on navagrahas and how the Lord is beyond them. More info on Navagrahas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navagraha or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navagraha_temples

P: O Lord with eyes (“aksha”) resembling lotus (“sarasija”), you are the one who has powers of all (“sakala”) grahAs (planets), and pervades/protects (“vyApaka”) the entire (“nikhila”) universe. (which means there is no meaning if we pray shani/rAhu/kEtu etc without praying shri hari).

A: You are (“Neene”) sun (“Ravi”), moon (“Chandra”), mercury (“Budha”), or the North / South Lunar nodes (“Rahu Kethuvu”), Venus (“Kavi”), Jupiter (“Guru”), and Saturn (“shani”) .

C: You are the seasons (“Ruthu Vatsaramu”) . {Alt: You are rutu vatsara, ugAdi (year begining)}. You are day or night (“Pratha Dinangalu”). You are the prajaapathi (Krathu). All kinds of hOmas, and yagnas are You, and you are the person who performs Yogas (“Rithvaagi”). You are the kind Purandara Vittala. You bring every day to this world (“Sudhiya Dinnu Gaada”). You are the essence of life (“Pranaamahima”).

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Ragam: Mohanam (28th Mela Janyam)

ARO: S R2 G3 P D2 S ||

AVA: S D2 P G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Ram Kaushik

Pallavi:

rAma ninu nammina vAramu gAmA sakala lOkAbhi

Anupallavi:

pAmara jana dUra vara guNa ghrNa pAnga shubAnga muni hrdAbja bhrnga

Charanam 1:

vAlAyamugAnu rAnu jAgEla suguNa shrI dasharatha nrpAla hrdayAnandakara

shrI lOla pAla velayu mIka phala lOcana hrdaya layApta janapAla kanakamaya

cEla ika parAkEla ipuDu mammEla nIdu manasEla rAdu

Charanam 2:

nIvE gatiyaNTini gAni nEvErEmi Eruganu mundara rAvE nI padapankaja

bhakti nIvE bhAvajAri nuta dEva nIdu pada sEva phalamu mamu gAvunE

patita pAvana tridasha nAthanIya muni jIvanAnishamu brOvavale shrI rAma

Charanam 3:

dhArAdhara nibhadEha janAdhAra duritAgha jalada samIra tyAgarAja

hrdayAgAra sArahIna samsAramandu vEsAri ninnu manasAra mammukona

nEralEni ika vicAra manduTaku meragAdu shrI rAma

Meaning: (Approximate – please report any errors)

Rama, do we not always depend (“nammina”) entirely on You (“ninu”)? You who have the entire (“sakala”) creation (“lOkAbhi”) under Your spell! Always (“vAramu”) come (“gAmA”) and protect me.

You take care (“dUra”) of the afflicted ones (“pAmara jana”). You are the store of all virtues (“vara guNa ghrNa”). Your beautiful form (“pAnga shubAnga”) gives ecstasy to the sages’ hearts (“muni hrdAbja bhrnga”).

Do hasten (“vAlAyamugAnu rAnu”) to protect me. You have unparalleled virtues (“jAgEla suguNa”). You have made the heart of dasharatha very happy (“hrdayAnandakara”).

You enthrall Lakshmi (“shrI lOla”) and shine (“velayu”) with glory. You have large eyes (“mIka phala lOcana”). You take care of the entire folks of Ayodhya (“janapAla”). You are decked with golden ornaments (“kanakamaya”). Don’t forget me (“cEla ika parAkEla”) and please come and protect me (“mammEla”) now (“ipuDu”)! How can your heart / mind not melt for me (”nIdu manasEla rAdu”) !

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Ragam: Hindolam (20th melakartha janya)

ARO: S G2 M1 D1 N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D1 M1 G2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Pallavi:

Saamaja Vara Gamana Saadhu Hrut Saarasaabja Paala Kaalaateeta Vikhyaata

Anupallavi:

Saama Nigamaja Sudhaamaya Gaana Vichakshana Gunasheela Dayaalavaala Maam Paalaya

Charanam:

Veda Shiromaatruja Saptasvara Naadaachala Deepa Sveekruta

Yaadavakula Murali Vaadana Vinoda Mohanakara Tyaagaraaja Vandaneeya

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s book)

O Lord, with the ("vara") majestic gait ("gamana") of a large elephant ("samaja")! O

effulgent sun who causes the hearts ("hrut") of devotees ("saadhu") to blossom like the lotus ("saarasaabja")! Lord, your fame ("vikhyaata") transcends time ("kaalalitha")!

Alternate meaning: O protector of the lotus-like hearts of the saintly! O Krishna, whose fame transcends time!

O Expounder ("vichakshana") of the nectar-like ("sudhaamaya") music ("gaana") arising from Saama Veda ("nigamaja")! Thou of great ("sheela") qualities ("guna") and mercy ("dayaalavaala")! Care ("paalaya") for me ("maam").

You are ("sveekrutha") the divine flame ("deepa") illuminating the subtle and lofty heights of Omkaara, the essence ("shiromaatruja") of the Vedas, out of which emanated the seven ("sapta") notes ("svara") of music. You elevated to unsurpassable heights the Yaadava race ("kula") (by adopting it in your avatara as Krishna). You delighted in playing ("vaadana") on the flute ("murali") and fascinated ("vinoda") the Gopis by your bewitching form ("mohana kara") and mellifluous music. You are worshipped ("vandaneeya") by Tyaagaraaja!

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Ragam: Janaranjani (29 janya)

ARO: S R G M P D P N S ||

AVA: S D P M R S ||

Talam: Adi

Maha Vaidyanatha Iyer

Version: Semmangudi

Lyrics courtesy: Lakshman (www.sangeetham.com)

Pallavi:

Paahimaam Shri Raja Rajeshwari Krupaakari Shankari

Anupallavi:

Ehi Sukham Dehi Simhavaahini Daya Pravaahini Mohini

Charanam:

Bhanda Chanda Munda Khandani Mahisha Bhanjani Ranjani Niranjani

Panditha Shri Guhadaasa Poshani Subhaashini Ripu Bheeshani Vara Bhushani

Meaning (approximate):

My (“maam”) obeisances (“paahi”) to the goddess Raja Rajeshwari, who is the kind one (“krupakari”) and the wife of Shankara (“shankari”). She is the one who bestows (“dehi”) unsurpassed happiness (“ehi sukham”). She is the one who rides (“vahini”) on a lion (“simha”). She is a river of kindness, and the enchanting one. She is the one who destroyed (“khandani”) the demons: Bhanda, Chanda, Munda and Mahisha. She is the entertaining one (“Ranjani”) and the spotless one (“Niranjani”). She is the one who takes care (“poshani”) of the learned “guhadaasa” (the composer). She has sweet (“su”) voice and speech (“bhashini”). She is the one who defeats (“bheeshani”) enemies (“ripu”) and grants (“bhushani”) boons (“vara”).

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Ragam: Bowli (15th Melakartha (Mayamalavagowla) Janyam)

ARO: S R1 G3 P D1 S ||

AVA: S N3 D1 P G3 R1 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Annamacharya

Version: M S Subbalakshmi

Lyrics Courtesy: Sangeetha Sudha (Damodara Rao Dasu)

Link: http://www.sangeetasudha.org/annamacharya/index.html

Pallavi

SreemannArAyaNa SreemannArAyaNa

SreemannArAyaNa nee Sree pAdamE SaraNu ||

Charanam 1

kamalAsatee mukha kamala kamala hita

kamala priya kamalEkshaNA

kamalAsana hita garuDa gamana Sree

kamala nAbha nee pada kamalamE SaraNu ||

Charanam 2

parama yOgijana bhAga dhEya Sree

parama purusha parAtparA

paramAtmA paramANu roopa Sree

tiru venkaTagiri dEvA SaraNu ||

Meaning:

In this prayer song Annamaiah describes the divine appearence and great qualities of the Super Soul Sriman nArAyaNa and surrendering to Him.

Oh Sriman nArayaNa, I surrender (“SaraNu”) to your lotus feet (“sree pAdamE”) only.

You are like the Sun (“kamalAsatee”) to your lotus faced (“mukha Kamala”) consort Kamala or Lakshmi. You are dear (“priya”) to Kamala with your eyes resembling lotus petals (“kamalEkshaNA”). You are dear (“hita”) to Brahma the creator who sits on a lotus (“kamalAsana”). You move on the Garuda bird (“gamana”). Your navel is like lotus. I surrender (“SaraNu”) to your lotus (“kamalamE”) feet (“pada”).

You are the ultimate destination (“bhAga dhEya”) to the supreme (“parama”) sages (“yOgijana”). You are the supreme (“parama”) personality (“purusha”). You are transcendental (“parAtparA”). You are the supreme soul (“param-AtmA”). You manifest (“roopa”) yourself even in the tiniest atom (“param-ANu”). Oh Lord (“dEvA”) of the holy (“tiru”) Venkata hill (“venkaTa-giri”), I surrender (“SaraNu”) to you.

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Ragam: Madhyamavathi (22nd Mela (Kharaharapriya) Janyam)

ARO: S R2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 P M1 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Papanasam Sivan

Version: D K Jayaraman / Vijay Siva

Pallavi:

karpakamE (karunai) kaDaikkaN pArAi

Anupallavi:

shirparai yOgiyar sidhhargaL jnaAniyar

tiruvudai adiyavar karudum varam udavum tirumagaLum kalaimagaLum paravu tirumayilaik-

Charanam:

sattu cidhAnandam adAi sakala uyirkkuyirai avaL nI

tattuvamasyAdi mahA vAkkiya tatpara vastuvum nI

sattuva guNamoDu bhakti sheibavar bhava tApamum pApamum ara immaiyil vara

santAna saubhAgya sampattoDu marumaiyil niradhishaya inbamum tarum

MEANING: (Courtesy: Ravi Shankar: http://rasikas.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=10497 )

Oh karpagAmbikA (“karpagamE”) of the holy (“tiru”) town of mylApUr (“mayilai”) [1], please look (“pArAi”) at me from the corner (“kaDai”) of your eyes (“kaN”).

The knowledgeable souls (“jnAyiyar”), mystics (“siddhargaL”) and ascetics (“yOgiyar”) who exist in a state of conscious (“cit”) bliss (“parai”) [3] pray to you.

You are the one who grants (“udavum”) [2] the boons (“varam”) desired (“karudum”) by your (“tiruvuDai”) devotees (“aDiyavar”) including the above souls. You are karpagAmbikA of the holy (“tiru”) town of mylApUr (“mayilai”), praised (“paravu(m)”) by lakshmi (“tirumagaLum”) and sarasvati (“kalaimagaLum”).

Oh karpagAmbikA, you (“nI”) are the one (“avaL) who has become the essence of the concept of (“adAi”) existence (“sat/sattu”), thought (“cit”), and happiness (“Anandam”), the very life-force (“uyirAi”) of all (“sakala”) living beings (“uyirkku”).

You (“nI”) are the meaning/interpretation (“tatpara [4] vastuvum”) of grand (“mahA”) pronouncements (“vAkkiya”) like 'that (“tat”) thou (“tvam”) art/are (“asi”) [5]' and others (“Adi”).

Oh devi, you not only cause the destruction (“ara”) of worldly (“bhava”) miseries (“tApamum”) and sins (“pApamum”) that beset the lives of people who show (“Seibavar”) their devotion (“bhakti”) to you with (“ODu”) excellent (“sattuva”) [6] moral character (“guNam”) in this birth (“immayil”),

… and bless them (“vara”) with the good fortune (“saubhAgya”) of progeny (“santAna”) along with (“ODu”) wealth (“sampat”), …

…but you also grant (“tarum”) them unsurpassed (“niradiSaya”) bliss (“inbamum”) in their next birth (“marumayil”) as well.

FOOTNOTES

[1] mylai - mayilai - the name is supposed to have originated from the sthala purANam - where pAravti incarnates as a peahen (“mayil”) and worships Siva in form of lingam made of sand - 'mayilAi vanda iDam mayilApuri'

[2] udavum literally means (“one who”) helps

[3] parai is a state of consciousness where ascetics and mystics experience divine bliss by remaining inactive

[4] tatpara - I have taken this to be derived from tAtparya

[5] tat tvam asi is the basis of advaita - that preaches the oneness of the paramAtamA (that/tat”) and the jIvAtmA (tvam/you”).

[6] sattva guN, sAtvik guN refers to the superior character trait, which makes the person magnanimous, true, honest, wise and pure.

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Ragam: Nalinakanti {27th Melakartha (Sarasangi) Janyam}

AROHANA: S G3 R2 M1 P N3 S ||

AVAROHANA: S N3 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: dEshAdi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: T M Krishna

Lyrics Courtesy: sahityam.net, http://sahityam.net/w/index.php/Manavyala_kincha

Meaning Courtesy: Tyagaraja Vaibhavam: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.in/2007/11/thyagaraja-kriti-manavinaalakincha-raga.html

Pallavi:

manavyAḷakinca rAdaṭE

marmamella telpedanE manasA

Anupallavi:

ghanuḍaina rAma candruni

karuṇAntaraṅgamu telisina nA (manavi)

Charanam:

karma kAṇḍa matAkṛṣṭulai bhava

gahana cArulai gAsi jendaga

kani mAnavAvatAruḍai

kanipiñcinAḍE naḍata tyAgarAju (manavi)

Meaning: (Thyagaraja Vaibhavam: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.in/2007/11/thyagaraja-kriti-manavinaalakincha-raga.html ):

P: My Mind (manasA)! Won’t (rAda) You (aTE) (rAdaTE) listen (Alakinca) to my appeal (manavini) (manavinAlakinca)? I am revealing (telpedanE) (literally informing) all (ella) the secrets (marmamu) (marmamella).

A: O My Mind! Won’t You listen to my (nA) appeal who -knows (telisina) the compassionate (karuNA) heart (antarangamu) (karuNAntarangamu) of the great (ghanuDaina) SrI rAma candra (candruni)?

I am revealing all the secrets.

C: Seeing (kani) the people suffer (gAsi jendaga) as wanderers (cArulai) in the forest (gahana) of Worldly existence (bhava), attracted (AkRshTulai) by the opinions (mata) (matAkRshTulai) as contained in the Section (kANDa) of Ritualistic Actions (karma) of vEdas, the Lord having embodied (avatAruDai) as a human being (mAnava) (mAnavAvatAruDai) exemplified (kanipincinADE) the right conduct (naData); therefore,

O My Mind! Won’t You listen to the appeal of this tyAgarAja (tyAgarAju)? I am revealing all the secrets.

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Ragam: Malahari (15th Melakartha Janyam)

ARO: S R1 M1 PD1 S ||

AVA: S D1 PM1 G2 R1 S ||

Talam: Triputa (Chathurasra Jathi)

Composer: Purandara Dasa

Meaning: Courtesy, Dr. Aruna Turaga

Pallavi:

Padumanaabha Parama Purushaa Param Jyoti Swaroopaa

Vidhura Vandya Vimala Charita Vihanga Adirohana

Anupallavi:

Udadhi Nivaasa Uraga Shayana Unnatonnata Mahima

Yadukulottama Yagnya Rakshaka Yagnya Shikshaka Raama Naama

Charanam:

Vibheeshana Paalaka Namo Namo Ibha Varadaayaka Namo Namo

Shubha Prada Sumanorada Surendra Manoranjanaa Abhinava Purandara Vithala Bhallare Raama Naama

Meaning: (by Dr. Aruna Turaga, CA)

In this geetham, Purandara dasa describes the various names by which the god Vishnu is called.

I pray to thee who possess a lotus in his navel (“paduma nabha”), the greatest of the men (“parama purusha”), the personification of eternal flame (“paramjyothi swarupa”) of life, the destroyer (“vandhya”) of adversity (“vidhura”), whose stories (“charitha”) are the illustrations of purity (“vimala”), is perched (“adhirohana”) on the prodigious bird Garuda (“vihanga”), dwells (“nivasa”) in the mighty ocean (“udhadhi”), reposes (“sayana”) on the powerful serpent Aadiseshu (“uraga”), is capable of miracles (“mahima”) which are greater than the greatest (“unnathonnatha”), is the greatest one of the yadava race (“yadukulothama”), Krishna, and as Rama, he had protected (“rakshaka”) the yagnya of the great maharshi Vishwamitra, had also preached (“sikshaka”) the importance of obeying the command (“Agnya”) of his parent, Dasaratha.

I worship thee who were the custodian of Vibhishana, the pious brother of the demon king Ravana. I praise thee who bestow (“vara daayaka”) everything on his followers (“vibhow”).

He endows all the good fortunes (“subha prada”), and fulfils all the sanguine aspirations (“su manorathaya”). He is our noble king (“surendra”) and he engages our spirit with cheerfulness (“mano ranjana”) and he is Rama, the lord of Purandara dasa.

Arohanam : S R1 M1 PD1 S Avarohanam: S D1 PM1 G2 R1 S

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Ragam: Shuddha Saveri (29th Mela janyam)

*Aro: S R2 M1 P D2 S

Ava: S D2 P M1 R2 S*

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Pallavi:

Kaalaharana Melara Hare Seetha Ramana!

Anupallavi:

Kaalaharana Mela Suguna Jaala Karunaala Vaala

Charanam:

Dina Dinamunu Tirigi Tirigi

Dikkuleka Sharanu Jocchi

Tanuvu Dhanamu Needeyanti Tyaagaraaja Vinuta! Raamaa!

Meaning: (From T.K. Govinda Rao’s Book and www.karnatik.com):

O Seetha Raama! Why (“eelaraa?”) this undue delay (“kaalaharana”) to protect me?

O Treasure (“jaala”) of virtues (“suguna”) ! Abode (“vaala”) of mercy(“karunaala”)!

Day in and day out (“dina dinamunu”), roaming about feverishly (“tirigi tirigi”) and finding no way out (“dikku leka”), I have come seeking shelter (“sharanu jocchi”) at your feet surrendering my body(“tanuvu”) and my possessions (“dhanamu”) as they really belong to you (“needeyanti”) only. My favorite God (“tyaagaraaja vinuta!”) ! Is it difficult for you to grant my prayer? To grant this Tyagarajaaja’s desires ? Why this delay?

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Ragam: Malahari

ARO: S R1 M1 P D1 S ||

AVA: S D1 P M1 G3 R1 S ||

Talam: Rupakam (Chathurasra Jathi)

Composer: Purandaradasa

Meaning: Courtesy, Dr. Aruna Turaga, California

Pallavi:

Sri Gananatha Sindhoora Varna Karuna Saagara Kari Vadana

Lambodhara Lakumi-karaa Ambaa Sutha Amara Vinutha

Charanam 1:

Siddha Chaarana Gana Sevitha Siddhi Vinayaka The Namo Namo

Charanam 2:

Sakala Vidyaadi Poojitha Sarvothama The Namo Namo

Meaning: (by Dr. Aruna Turaga):

Pallavi:

O leader of the pramada ganas, (“sri gana natha”), you are the clor of vermillion (“sindhura varna”), and the ocean of compassion (“karuna sagara”). You have the visage (“vadana”) of the mighty elephant (“kari”) and a protruding belly (“lambodara”). You hold goddess lakshmi (“lakumi”) in your hand (“kara”). O son of Parvathi (“amba sutha”) you are worshipped by (“vinutha”) the gods (“amara”).

Charanam 1:

You have all the holy men at your feet (“siddha charana”) and you are worshipped by the pramadha ganas who are the followers of lord Siva (“gana sevitha”). You grant your devotees all their wishes (“siddhi vinayaka”) and I bow to you (“the namo ”).

Charanam 2:

You are the first (“aadi”) one to receive obeisance (“poojitha”) when setting upon acquiring any kind of knowledge (“sakala vidhya”). You are the greatest one of all (“sarvothama”) and I pray to you.

Arohanam : S R1 M1 PD1 S Avarohanam: S D1 PM1 G2 R1 S

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Ragam: Mayamalavagowlai

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Swati Tirunal

Pallavi:

Deva Deva Kalayamithe Charanambuja Sevanam

Anupallavi:

Bhuvana Trya Naayaka Bhuri Karunayaa Mama

Bhavathaapam Akhilam Vaaraya Ramaakantha

Charanam:

Jaata Rupa Nibha Chela Janmaarjitha Mamaakhila

Pataka Sanchaya miha Vaaraya Karunaya

Dithijaali Vidhalana Deenabandho Maamava

Sritha Vibhudha Chaala Sri Padmanaabha Shoure

Meaning: From TK Govinda Rao’s Book

Pallavi: Oh Lord (“deva”) of the celestials (“deva”)! I pay obeisance (“sevanam”) at your lotus-like (“ambuja”) feet (“charana”).

Anupallavi: Oh sovereign (“naayakaa”) of the three (“traya”) worlds (“bhuvana”)!

Please do obliterate (“vaaraya”) all (“aakhilam”) the miseries (“taapa”) of this worldly life (“bhava”) by your infinite (“bhuri”) compassion (“karunayaa”).

Oh Ramaakaantha – the husband (“Kaantha”) of Lakshmi (“Ramaa”) !

Charanam: You (“chela”) are adorned (“nibha”) with a golden raiment (“Jaata”).

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Ragam: HANUMATH THODI (8TH Melakartha ragam)

Talam: ADI

Composer: Patnam Subramania Iyer

Notation from Panchapakesa Iyer’s Ganamrutha Varnamalika

Notation Transcribed by Vishnu Kannabiran.

Arohanam: S R1 G1 M1 P D1 N1 S Avarohanam: S N1 D1 P M1 G1 R1 S

Pallavi: Era napai intha chouka seya merakadura ma sami

Anupallavi: Maruni kanna Sree Venkatesa Sukumara nannelu kora sarasuda

Charanam: Dani matalu vini intha sahasa melara

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Ragam: Kalyani (65th melakartha)

Talam: Misra Chapu (Triputa Talam)

Arohanam : S R2 G3 M2 P D2 N3 S

Avarohanam: S N3 D2 P M2 G3 R2 S

Sahityam:

Kamalajadala Vimala Su-nayana Kari Varada Karunaambudhe

Karuna Sharadhe Kamalaa Kaanthaa

Keshi Narakaasura Vibhedana Varadha Velapura Surottama

Meaning: (Adapted From: Perfecting Carnatic Music, Level 1 by Chitraveena Ravikiran)

Oh! Merciful one, with lotus-like ("kamalajadala") Eyes ("vimala su-nayana")! You are an ocean ("ambudhe") of mercy ("karuna") and showed ("sharadhe") kindness ("varada") to the elephant king ("kari"), Gajendra. You, the lord ("kaanthaa") of Lakshmi ("kamalaa") slew ("vibhedana") the demons ("asura") Keshi and Narakaasura. Your exalted presence ("varadha") resides in the city ("pura") of Velapura. You are the greatest ("uttama") amongst Gods ("sura").

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Ragam: Khamas (28th mela janyam)

Arohana: S M1 G3 M1 P D2 N2 S ||

Avarohana: S N2 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Notes Courtesy: (Rani) www.karnatic.com

Composer: Chinnakrishna Dasar

Pallavi:

sAmba shivAyanavE rAjitagiri

sAmbavI manOharA parAtparA krpAkarA shrI

Charanam 1:

nIvE guru daivambaniyE vELanu sEvimpucu sadA midini shiva

Charanam 2:

parama dayAnidhi vanucu maruvaka nA hrdayamuna

mahAdEva mahAprabhO sundara nayana suravara dAyaka bhavabhaya harashiva

Charanam 3:

sthira madurApuramuna varamulosagu haruni niratamunu dalaci

Charanam 4:

shrI shubhakara shashi makuTadhara jaya vijaya tripurahara

shrtajana lOladbhuta guNa shIlA krtanutapAlA patituni lOlA-

mudambala ranga padAbjamulanu padambujErcu pashupatini

gnyaanamudhyaanamu snaanamupaanamu

daanamumaanamu abhimaanamanucu

kanikaramunacaraNambulukanu

konushrutulannutula sharaNanucu (saamba)

Charanam 4: (khaNDa gati - 5 units per beat)

sAresAregu nI nAma mantram kOrinAnu nI pAdAmbuja mantram

dAsuDau cinni krSNuniki dikku nIvEyani shokkanAthuni nammukoni

Meaning (From www.karnatik.com):

Pray to Lord Shiva, who resides in the silver mountains, the snow-clad Himalayas. Pray, "You are my guru and God. I meditate on you at all times. I never forget that you are the treasure of compassion. Oh! MahadEva. You are handsome and grant boons to the dEvas. You have the moon on your crown. You love the devout. You are the embodiment of virtues and you destroy sinners. I will not abandon my religious practices but will forever seek refuge in you, oh Lord Chokkanaatha."

Note (From Ravi Kiran's Book):

Swarajatis are more sophisticated musical forms than geethams, both in terms of size and quality. They have been composed in the 3rd speed, and generally have a pallavi and a few Charanams. The charanams are generally rendered once as swaras and the second time as lyrics. Some swarajatis also have an anupallavi incorporated in them. Many swarajatis like the sublimely devotional ratna-trayam of Shyama Shastri are concert worthy.

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Ragam: Suddha Saveri (29th mela janyam)

Talam: Triputa

Thisra Jathi

Arohanam : S R2 M1 PD2 S Avarohanam: S D2 PM1 R2 S

Sahityam:

Aanalekara Unni Poladi Sakala Shaastrapuraana

Dheenam Taala Dheenam Taala Parigathu Rere

Setu Vaaha Pariga Tamnam Jataajoota

Meaning: (Adapted From: Perfecting Carnatic Music, Level 1 by Chitraveena Ravikiran)

Even as we watch ("aanalekara"), the water (unni") stored in a tank leaks through another outlet (pooladi"). In the same manner, my life has been wasted ("parigathu") without the awareness ("dheenam") of the ancient texts and scriptures (shastras and puraanas).

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Ragam: Bilahari (29th mela janyam)

Arohana: S R2 G3 P D2 S

Avarohana: S N3 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S

Talam: Adi

Notes Courtesy: (Rani) www.karnatic.com and Ravi Kiran's book

Pallavi:

Raaraa Venugopa Baala Raajita Sadguna Jaya Sheela

Anupallavi:

Saarasaaksha Nera Memi Maarubaari Korvaleraa

Charanam 1:

Nandagopaalaa Ne Nendu Pojaalaa Nee

Vindu Raaraa Sadamalamadito Mudamala Raganaa Keduruga Gadiyara (Raaravenu)

Charanam 2:

Palumaa Runugaa Ravamuna Nin Pilachina Palukavu Nalugakuraa

Karivarada Marimarina Adharamugro Larakani Karamuga (Raaravenu)

Charanam 3:

Raa Nagadara Raa Murahara Raa Bhavahara Raaveraa

Ee Maguvanu Ee Lalalanu Ee Sogasini Chekoraa

Korikalim Pondaa Dendamu Neeyanda Cherenu Neechenta Maruvakuraa Karamulache Marimari Ninu Sharanane dara (Raaravenu)

Meaning (From Ravi Kiran's book & www.karnatik.com):

Please come ("raara"), Lord Venugopala (Krishna), embodiment ("sheela") of adorable ("raajitha") and victorious ("jaya") qualities ("sadguna").

O, the one with big ("saara") eyes ("aaksha"), what ("emi") offenses ("nera") have I committed? I cannot bear ("korvalera") the onslaught of Cupid ("maarubaari"), the god of Love.

O Nandagopalaa! I have nowhere else to go. You come here ("vindu raaraa") with a free mind and spread cheer ("Keduruga Gadiyara").

You have always responded to the prayers ("nin pilachina) of your devotees. But why don't you respond ("palukavu") to me ("nalugakuraa")? You have responded to the elephant ("kari") Gajendra's call and granted him a boon ("varadaa"). Please listen to my repeated calls ("mari mari naa adharamugro") protect me quickly ("larakani karamuga")!

Don't be angry because I persist with you respectfully.

Come ("raa"), O the one who held the mountain Govardhana ("nagadara")!

Come ("raa"), O the one who destroyed ("hara") the demon Mura ("mura")!

Come ("raa"), O one who destroys ("hara") the sorrows of the world ("bhava")!

Dont leave ("chekoraa") this ("ee") devotee ("maguvanu"), your delicate ("sogasini") child ("lalalanu") alone!

Listen to my prayers and wishes ("korika")!

I prostrate ("dendamu") to you ("neeyenda")!

I want to reach ("cheranu") your company ("neechenta")!

Please do not forget me ("maravakuraa")!

With my hands and limbs ("karamula che") I seek refuge ("sharanane") in you ("ninnu") again and again ("marimari").

Note (From Ravi Kiran's Book):

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Ragam: Mohanam (28th Mela Janyam)

Talam : Adi

Composer: Ramnad Sreenivasa Iyengar

Arohanam : S R2 G2 P D2 S Avarahonam : S D2 P G2 R2 S

Pallavi: Ninnu kori yunna nura Nikila loka nayaka

Anupallavi: Nannu palimpa samayamura Nameetha krupa judara

Charanam: Sannuthanga Sreenivasa

Meanings: (done by Dr. Aruna Turaga, CA)

Pallavi: O leader (“nayaka”) of the entire (“nikhila”) universe (“loka”)! I am subsisting (“yunnanu ra”) because of the yearning I have for you (“ninnu kori”).

Anupallavi: This is the occasion (“samayamura”) to take charge of me (“nannu paalimpa”). Kindly show mercy (“krupa judara”) upon me (“naa meeda”).

Charanam: O Srinivasa! I pray to your existence (“sannuthi”) in the discernible form (“anga”).

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RAGAM-Gowri Manohari

Talam: Khanda Chapu

Tyagaraja

Pallavi:

Guruleka Etuvanti Guniki Teliyaga Bodu

Anupallavi:

Karukaina Hrdroga Gahanamuna Gottanu Sad- (guru)

Charanam:

Tanuvu Suta Dhana Daara Dayaadi Baandha vulu

Janiyinchi Chedarujaa Lini Karunato

Manasunantaka Cheyu Mandanuchu

Tatva Bodhana Jesi Kaapaadu Tyaagaraajaapthudagu

Meaning: (from sangeetham.com)

No one, however virtuous he may be, without the grace of a Guru will know!

No one, however virtuous he may be, without the grace of a Guru will know how to cut through the forest of mental ills (the tApatraya)!

It is the good Guru, who is Tyagaraja's friend who out of compassion imparts the knowledge of the Supreme, which is the medicine that cures one of the sorrows caused by the cycles of birth and death and the associated bodily suffering and attachments to offspring, wealth, wife, relatives and friends!

Notes:

This kriti is in praise of the Guru or preceptor, who imparts true knowledge that leads to supreme bliss, before which all earthly joys and sorrows vanish. All worldly attachments are considered ills by Hindu philosophy, due to their very impermanence, which is what Tyagaraja advocates here.

Word-by-word (from sangeetham.com):

***sadgurulEka - without a good Guru

gOTTanu - the way to cut

karukaina - terrible

gahanamunu - forests (of)

hrdrOga - mental afflictions

dEliyaga bOdu - will not be known

EtuvaNTi guNiki - to the most virtuous***

***tyAgarAjaptuDagu - friend of Tyagaraja

karuNatO - with compassion

tatvabOdhanjEsi - imparts knowledge of the Truth

mandanucu - that is the medicine

aNTakasEyu - that detaches

manasu - the mind (from)

jAlini - sorrow (of)

tanuvu - body

suta - son

dhana - wealth

dAra - wife

dAyAdi - relatives

bAndhavulu - friends

janiyinci - birth

cEdaru - death***

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Ragam: Mohanam (28th melakartha janyam)

Talam: Rupakam

Chaturasra Jathi

Arohanam : S R2 G2 PD2 S Avarohanam: S D2 PG2 R2 S

Sahityam:

Varaveena Mrudu Paani Vanaruha Lochana Raani

Suruchira Bambhara Veni Suranuta Kalyaani

Nirupama Shubha Guna Lola Niratishaya Prada Sheela

Varadaapriya Ranganaayaki Vaanchita Phala Daayaki

Saraseejasana Janani Jaya Jaya Jaya

Meaning: (Adapted From: Perfecting Carnatic Music, Level 1 by Chitraveena Ravikiran)

[This is a beautiful song on goddess Lakshmi]

You hold the divine ("vara") veena in your soft ("mrudu") hands ("paani"). You are the queen ("raani") of the omniscient. Your eyes ("lochana") are like the lotus petals ("vanaruha"). Your curly ("suruchira") tresses ("veni") resemble the bees ("bambhara"). Devas ("Sura") worship ("nuta") your auspicious form ("kalyaani"). You have ("lola") unequaled ("nir-upama") virtuous ("shuba") qualities ("guna"). You ("sheela") give ("prada") endless ("narathi") victory ("jaya"). You are Ranganaayaki, the consort ("priya")of the Ranganatha ("varadaa"). You grant ("daayaki") the boons ("phala") desired ("vaanchita") by your devotees. O Mother ("janani") of Brahma, who is seated on a lotus ("saraseeja-asana")! Victory ("jaya") to you.

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This krithi is also sung at the end of the Pancharatna krithis rendition as part of Tyagaraja Aradhana

Ragam: Surutti (28th janyam)

ARO: S R M P N D N S || AVA: S N D P M G P , M R , S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Soumya

Pallavi:

Gitartthamu San Gitanandamu

Nitavuna judara O manasa

Anupallavi:

Sitapati Cara Nabjamu Lidukona

Vatatmajuniki Baga Telusura

Charanam Hari Hara Bhaskara Kaladi Karmamu-

Lanu Matamula Marmamluleringina

Harivara Rupudu Harahaya Vinutudu

Varatyagaraja Varadudu Sukhira

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s Book)

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Ragam: Hindolam

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Dikshitar

Pallavi:

Govardhana Girisham Smaraami Anisham

Gopikaadi Manoharam Garvitha Kamsaadiharam

Charanam

Govinda Naama Saaram Gajeendra Rakshana Dhiram

Kavijana Hrn Mandaaram Kanakajita Susareeram

Ravisashi Nayana Vilaasam Ramaneeya Mukhaabhaasam

Sivagaanaadi Visvaasam Sri Guruguha Manollaasam

Meaning: (TK Govinda Rao’s book):

My thoughts are always centred on Govardhana Girisha, Who attracted the minds of Gopikaas. He killed the haughty Kamsa.

He is the essense of the name Govinda; he who protected Gajendra. He is like lotus to the hearts of poets. His body is resplendent with golden lusture. His eyes shine like that of a sun; having a beautiful face; has endeared the SIVAGANAAs and delighted the mind of Sri Guruguha.

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Ragam: Chakravakam

Talam: Chatushra Eka

Dikshitar

Version: Semmangudi

Pallavi:

Gajananayutham Ganeshwaram

Bhajaami Sathatham Sureshwaram

Anupallavi:

Ajendra Pujita Vigneshvaram Ganaadi Sannutapada Padmakaram Kuhnjarabhahnjana Chaturatarakaram Guruguhaagrajam Pranavaakaaram

MEANING:

I constantly (“sathatham”) sing the praise (“bhajaami”) of Ganeshwara, the elephant-faced (“gajanana”), who is the lord (“eshwaram”) of Devas (“sura”).

Who is worshipped by Brahma and Indra (“ajendra”); remover of obstacles (“vigneshwaram”), whose lotus-like(“padma”) feet (“pada”) and hands (“karam”) are worshipped(“sannuta”) by Bhutaganas; who exhibited his skill in vanquishing (“bhanjana”) Kunjara. He is the elder brother (“agrajam”) of Guruguha and is the form (“aakaaram”) of Pranava.

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Ragam: Sri Ragam (22nd Melakartha (Kharaharapriya) Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shree_(Carnatic_raga)

ARO: S R2 M₁ P N₂ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₂ P M₁ R2 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Khanda Chapu

Composer: Annamacharya

Version: M S Subbalakshmi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exEFmVFNVSA)

~Ram Kaushik (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Dd4OG9p4XU)

Pallavi:

vandE vAsudEvam brundArakAdheeSa vandita padAbjam ||

Charanam 1:

indeevara Syama mandirA kucha taTee

chandanAnkita sachchAru dEham

mandAra mAlikAmakuTa samSObhitam

kandarpa janakamaravinda nAbham ||

Charanam 2

dhaga dhagita koustubha dharaNa vakshasthalam

khagarAja vAhanam kamala nayanam

nigamAdi sEvitam nijaroopa SEsha pa

nnaga rAja SAyinam ghana nivAsam ||

Charanam 3

karipura nAtha samrakshaNa tatparam

karirAja varada sangata karAbjam

saraseeruhAnanam chakra vibhrAjitam

tiru venkaTAchala dEvam bhajE ||

Meaning: http://www.sangeetasudha.org/annamacharya/vol2/v.html#MARK_VANDEVASUDEVAM

P: I bow to Vasudeva. The king (AdheeSa) of Brindaraka worships (vandita) his lotus feet (pada-Abjam).

C1: You shine like blue lotus (indeevara Syama mandirA kucha taTee).

Your body (dEham) is smeared with the sandal paste (chandana-ankita) which is on your consort (sachcharu) Indira.

You are adorned with garland made of Mandara flowers(hibiscus - mandAra mAlika).

Your crown (makuta) is glittering (samSObhitam).

You are Manmadha's father (kandarpa janakam).

Your navel is lotus-like (“aravinda-nabham”).

C2: Your chest shines with koustubha jewel. Garuda the king of birds is your vehicle. You are lotus eyed. The scriptures adore you. You recline on the king of serpents and made it your great home.

C3: You readily (tatparam) rescued (samrakshaNa) Dharmaraja the king (nAtha) of Hasthinapura (karipura).

You blessed (varada) the king of elephants (kari-rAja) with your lotus-like hands (sangata kara-abjam).

Your face is beautiful like lotus (saraseeruha-Ananam). The discus is glittering on your hand (chakra vibhrAjitam).

I worship (bhajE) the holy (tiru) lord (dEvam) of Venkatachalam.

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Ragam: Shree Ragam (22nd Mela Kharaharapriya Janya)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shree_(Carnatic_raga)

ARO: S R₂ M₁ P N₂ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₂ P D₂ N₂ P M₁ R₂ G₂ R₂ S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Muthuswami Dikshitar

Version: M.S. Subbalakshmi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1FmCYxR-xw )

Pallavi:

Sri Varalaxmi Nama Stubhyam Vasuprade

Sri Sarasapade Rasapa de Sapade Pade Pade

Anupallavi:

Bhavaja Janaka Prana Vallabhe Suvarnabhe

Bhannukoti Samana Prabhe Bhakta Sulabhe

Sevakajana Palinyai Srita Pankaja Malinyai

Kevalagunasalnyai Kesava Hrt Khelinyai

Charanam:

Sravana Paurnami Purvastha Sukravare

Carumati Prabhrtibhih Pujitakare

Devadiguruguhasamarpitamanimaya Hare

Dinajana Samrakshananipuna Kanaka Dhare

Bhavana Bhedacature Bharati Sannutavare

Kaivalyavitaranapare Kankshita Phala Pradakare

Meaning: (From T.K. Govinda Rao’s Book):

Salutations (“nama stubyam”) to VARALAXMI! Who bestows (“pradhe”) fortunes (“vasu”), whose feet (“pade”) are like lotus (“saarasa”), graceful (“rasa”) at every step (“pade”), please protect me (“sapathe, pathe”).

Who is the beloved (“praana vallabhe”) of VISHNU-father (“janaka”) of Cupid (“Bhaavaja”), who shines like molten gold (“suvarnaabhe”). Whose effulgence(“prabhe”) is equal (“samaana”) to that of a crore (“koti”) of suns (“bhanu”), She is easily accessible (“sulabhe”) to devotees who protects (“paalinyai”) those who are devoted to her (“sevakajana”). She is adorned with a garland of lotus (“pankaja maalinyai”) .She is paragon of virtues (“kevalaguna shaalinyai”), and sports (“khelinyai”) in the heart (“Hrut”) of KESAVA.

On a Friday (“Sukravare”) prior (“purvastha”) to the full moon (“paurnami”) day of the month of SRAVANA (Aug-Sep), she is worshipped (“pujithaakare”) by SUVASINIs (“charumati prabhrithibhih)”). She wears a garland of gems (“manimaya”) offered (“samarpitha”) by GURUGUHA and celestials (“devaadi”). She is expert (“nipuna”) in protecting (“samrakshana”)the afflicted (“deenajana”), and resembles a shower (“dhaare”) of gold (“kanaka”). She is expert (“chature”) differentiating (“bheda”) emotions (“Bhaavana”), is worshipped (“sannutavare”) by SARASVATI (“bhaarati”). She gives (“vitaranapare”) liberation-MOKSHA (“Kaivalya”) and bestows (“pradakare”) desired (“kaanshita”) boons (“phala”).

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Raga: Nattai (36 mela janyam)

ARO: S R G M P D N S || AVA: S N P M R S ||

Tala: Adi

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: GN Balasubramaniam

Pallavi: *Swaaminaatha paripaalayaasumaam

swaprakaasa valleesa guruguha devasenesa*

Samashti charanam: *Kaamajanaka bharatheesa sevitha

kaarthikeya naaradaadi bhaavita

vaamadeva paarvati sukumaara

vaarijaastra sammohitaakaara Kaamitaartha vitharana nipuna charana kaavya naata**kaalankaara bharana

bhumijalaagni vaayugaganakirana bhodharupa nithyaananda karana*

Meaning: (From Todd McComb, D. Sivakumar, TK Govinda Rao) (Swaaminaatha - Lord Shanmukha is named thus for teaching the secret meaning of Om to Lord Siva)

O Swaaminaatha, please protect (“paripalaya”) me (“maam”) without any delay. You, the self-effulgent (“swa-prakaasha”), Lord (“eesha”) of Valli and Devasena. ( Construction of Valleesa Guruguha Devasenesa sentence reflects the sanctum-santoram of Thirupparankundram)

He, Karthikeya the one adored (“sevitha”) by Lord Vishnu, father (“janaka”) of Kaama and Lord Brahma (the husband of Bharati (Saraswati)—“Bharatheesha”). Fostered by Kritikaa ladies (“karthikeya”). Adored (“bhaavitha”) by Sages including Sage Narada. Son (“sukumaara”) of Lord Siva ( Addressed as “Vaamadeva”, musical face of Lord Siva) and Goddess Paarvati. Hands are beautiful like bloomed lotus flower (“vaarijaasthra”). Create temptation (“sammohita”) for betterment.

His feet (“charana”) are capable (“nipuna”) of bestowing the gift (“vitharana”) wealth (“artha”) & boons as wished (“kaamitha”) . He nurtures (“bharana”) poetry (“kavya”), literature (“alankaara”), drama (“naataka”). Bliss (“bodha”) form (“rupa”) made out (“kirana”) of five basic elements earth (“bhumi”), water (“Jala”), fire(“agni”), air (“vayu”) and sky (“gagana”). He is the form of knowledge (“bodha rupa”) and the donor of eternal (“nitya”) joy (“ananda karana”) on his devotees.

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Ragam: JayantashrI (20th Melakartha Nata Bhairavi Janyam)

ARO: S G₂ M₁ D₁ N₂ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₂ D₁ M₁ P M₁ G₂ S ||

Talam: Deshadi (Adi)

Composer: Tyagaraja

Pallavi

marug(E)larA O rAghava

Anupallavi

marug(E)la car(A)cara rUpa parAt-para sUrya sudhA-kara lOcana (marugu)

Charanam

anni nIv(a)nucu antarangamuna tinnagA vetagi telusukoNTin(a)yya

ninnE gAni madin(e)nna jAlan(o)rula nannu brOva(v)ayya tyAgarAja nuta (marugu)

Meaning: (Courtesy: Thyagaraja Vaibhavam: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/06/thyagaraja-kriti-marugelaraa-raga.html )

P: O rAghava! Why (ElarA) this screen (marugu) (marugElarA) (between You and me)?

A: Why (Ela) this screen (marugu) (marugEla), O Lord of the form (rUpa) of both moving (cara) and non-moving (acara) (carAcara)!

O Supreme Lord who is beyond everything (parAtpara)! O Lord who has Sun (sUrya) and Moon - one who sheds nectar (sudhA-kara) - as eyes (lOcana)!

O rAghava! Why this (inner) screen?

C: O Lord (ayya)! Having searched (vetagi) my inner recess (antarangamuna), I have directly (tinnagA) perceived (telusukoNTini) (literally understood) (telusukoNTinayya) that (anucu) everything (anni) is You alone (nIvu) (nIvanucu); (OR) having searched (vetagi) properly (tinnagA) in my inner recess (antarangamuna), I have perceived (telusukoNTini) (literally understood) (telusukoNTinayya) that (anucu) everything (anni) is You alone (nIvu) (nIvanucu);

I shall not (jAlanu) even think (enna) in my mind (madini) (madinenna) of anyone (orulua) (jAlanorula) other than (gAni) You (ninnE);

O Lord (ayya) praised (nuta) by this tyAgarAja! Therefore, please protect (brOvu) (brOvavayya) me (nannu); O rAghava! Why this screen?

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Ragam: Ragamalika (Ranjani, Sriranjani, Megharanjani, Janaranjani)

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tanjavur Shankara Aiyer

Notation Courtesy: Vidya Subramanian

Ranjani

Arohanam: S R2 G2 M2 D2 S

Avarohanam: S N3 D2 M2 G2 S

Sriranjani

Arohanam: S R2 G2 M1 D2 N2 S

Avarohanam: S N2 D2 M1 G2 R2 S

Megharanjani

Arohanam: S R1 G3 M1 N3 S

Avarohanam: S N3 M1 G3 R1 S

Janaranjani

Arohanam: S R2 G3 M1 P D2 P N3 S

Avarohanam: S D2 P M1 R2 S

Pallavi

Ranjani mrudu pankaja lochani

Charanam:

Manju bhaashini manollasini manda agamani shriranjani
Samagana vinodini shashanka vadani mara janani megharanjani
Pamarajana palini shulini paapa vimochani paavani janaranjani

Meaning (approximate!)

This song, known as Ranjani Mala, describes Devi as Ranjani, Sriranjani, Megharanjani and Janaranjani.

O Mother! You are the delightful one ("ranjani"). You have eyes ("lochani") like the tender ("mrudu") lotus petals ("pankaja").

You speak ("bhaashini") beautifully ("Manju"). You satisfy the desires of devotees ("manollasini"). You take away the ego of the mind (??: "manda agamani")). You are Sri Ranjani.

You delight ("vinodini") in the musical chanting ("gaana") of the Sama Veda.

Your face ("vadani") is like the moon ("sashaanka"). You gave birth ("janani") to cupid ("Maara"). You are Megha Ranjani, the goddess of the clouds.

You take care ("paalini") of the afflicted ("paamara") ones ("jana"). You are Shoolini, one with the Trident. You get rid ("vimochani") of our sins ("paapa"). You are the pure one ("paavani"). You are the delight ("ranjani") of all people ("jana"), Jana Ranjani!

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Ragam: Hamsadhwani (29th mela janyam)

ARO: S R G P N S || AVA: S N P G R S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Dikshitar

Version: T. Rukmini

Pallavi:

Vaataapi Ganapathim Bhajeham Vaaranaasyam Vara Pradam Sri

Anupallavi:

Bhootaadi Samsevitha Charanam

Bhoota Bhautika Prapancha Bharanam

Veetharaaginam Vinuta Yoginam Vishwakaaranam Vigna Vaaranam

Charanam:

Puraa Kumbha Sambhava Munivara Prapoojitam Trikona Madhyagatam

Muraari Pramukhaadyupaasitam Moolaadhaara Kshetrasthitam Paraadi Chatvaari Vaagaatmakam

Pranava Svaroopa Vakratundam Nirantaram Nitila Chandragandam Nijavaamakara Vidhrutekshu Dandam

Karaambujapaasha Beejaapooram Kalushavidooram Bhootaakaaram Haraadi Guruguha Toshita Bimbam

Hamsadhvani Bhooshita Herambham

Meaning: (From TK Govinda Rao’s Book)

I worship (“Bhajeham”) Lord Ganapati of Vaatapi, who has the face (“aasyam”) of an elephant (“vaara”) and confers (“pradam”) boons (“vara”) on His devotees.

His feet (“charanam”) are worshipped (“samsevitha”) by a host of Bhootaganas. He pervades (“bharanam”) the world (“bhoota bhautika”) consisting of the five elements (“prapancha”). He transcends(“raaginam”) the desires (“veeta”) and is revered (“vinuta”) by Yogis. He is the cause (“kaaranam”) of creation(“viswa”) and the obliterator (“vaaranam”) of obstacles (“vigna”).

He is worshipped (“prapoojitham”) by the ancient sage (“munivara”) Agastya -- who was born (“sambhava”) out of a water pitcher (“pura kumbha”).

He dwells in the center (“madhyagatham”) of the mystic triangle (“trikona”) and is meditated (“upaasitham”) upon Vishnu (“muraari”) and other “Pramukhas” (important ones).

He is the presiding deity (“sthitham”) of Mooladhaara Kshetra.

He is of the form (“aatmakam”) of four (“chatvaari”) kinds (“paraadi”) of sound (“vaagaa”) beginning with Para.

He has a twisted (“vakra”) trunk (“tundam”) and is of the form (“swaroopa”) of Pranava.

He bears a crescent (“nitila”) moon (“chandra”) on his forehead (“gandam”) and holds a sugar cane (“ikshu”) on His left hand.

He bears in His lotus-like (“ambuja”) hands (“kara”) a noose (“pasha”), a goad and fruits (“beejapooram”).

He drives away (“vidhooram”) all the evils(“kalusha”). He has a gigantic (“bhoota”) form (“aakaaram”).

He (“bimbam”) is adored (“toshita”) by Hara, Guruguha and others (“aadi”). He is lord Heramba adorned (“bhushita”) with Raga Hamsadhwani.

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Ragam: Jaganmohini (15th Mela janyam)

ARO: S G M P N S || AVA: S N P M G R S ||

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Tyagaraja

Version: Peri Sriramamurthy

Pallavi:

Shobillu Saptaswara Sundarula Bhajimpave Manasa!

Anupallavi:

Naabhi Hrut Kanta Rasana NaasaadhulaYandu

Charanam:

Dhara Rig Saamaadulalo Vara Gaayathri Hrudayamuna

Sura Bhusura Maanasamuna Shubha Tyagarajuni Yeda

MEANING:

O Mind (“manasa”)! Praise (“Bhajimpave”) the divine forms (“sundarula”) of the seven (“sapta”) musical notes (“svara”).

Which glow (“yandu”) in the navel (“naabhi”), heart (“hrut”), neck (“kanta”), tongue (“rasana”) and nose (“naasaadhula”) of the human body.

Which shine in the four Vedas (“Dhara Rig Samaadulalo”) and in the sublime Gayathri Mantra as its essence (“Hrudayamuna”). Which sparkle (“shubha”) in the hearts (“maanasamuna”) of the celestials (“sura”), of worthy Bhusuras and of Tyagaraja.

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Ragam: Brindavana Saranga (22ndth Mela janyam)

AROHANA: S R2 M1 P N3 S ||

AVAROHANA: S N2 P M1 R2 S || (G2 R2 G2 S )

Talam: Rupakam

Composer: Mutthuswami Dikshitar

Version: M.S. Subbalakshmi

Pallavi:

Rangapura Vihara Jaya Kodanda Raamaavataara Raghuvira Sri

Anupallavi:

Angaja Janaka Deva Brndavana Saarangendra Varada Ramanta

Ranga Shyamalaanga Vihanga Turanga Sadayapanga satsanga

Charanam:

Pankajaptakula Jalanidhi Soma Vara Pankaja Mukha Pattabhirama

Pankaja Jitakama Raghurama Vaamaanka Gata Sitavara Vesha

Shaanka Shayana Bhakta Santhosha Enaankaravinayana Mrudutara bhaasha Aka

Lanka Darpana Kapola Visesha Muni-

Sankata Harana Govinda Venkata Ramana Mukunda

Sankarshana Mula Kanda Sankara Guruguhananda

MEANING:

Oh RANGANATHA! Resident (“vihara”) of Rangapura ! May you be victorious (“jaya”). He incarnated as the warrior (“veera”) of the RAGHU dynasty. He took the form (“avataara”) of RAMA wielding the bow KODANDA.

The progenator (“janaka”) of cupid (“angaja”). He protected the hosts of celestials (“deva”) and elephants (“saarangendra”), giver (“da”) of boons (“vara”), the beloved one (“antaranga”) of LAKSHMI (ramaa”). He possesses a bluish black (“shyamala”) form (“anga”). He has GARUDA (“vihanga”) as his vehicle (“turanga”) and whose glances are full (“sadaya”) of mercy (“paanga”). He is always associated with good things (“satsanga”).

He is the moon (“soma”) to the ocean (“jalanidhi”) of Solar (“pankajapta”) Dynasty (“kula”). Having a very beautiful lotus (“pankaja”) like face (“mukha”), PATABHIRAMA. He has, conquered (“jita”) Cupid (“kaama”) by his Lotus like feet (“pankaja”). RAGHURAMA, who beautifully appears (“vesha”) with SITA, seated on his left lap (“vaamaanka gata”). He reclines on the bed (“shayana”) of ADISESHA, the serpent god (“shaanka”). He gives delight (“santosha”) to the devotees(“bhakta”) and has the sun and the moon (“enaankara”) for his eyes (“nayana”). He speaks (“bhaashana”) softly (“mrudutara”). His cheeks (“kapola”) are just like the mirror (“darpana”) without faults (“a-kalanka”). He is the obliterator (“harana”) of difficulties (“sankata”) of the sages (“muni”). Oh GOVINDA ! VENKATARAMANA! MUKUNDA! The primary one (“moola kanda”), who bestows auspiciousness (“sankaarshana”), the one who delights (“ananda”) the heart of GURUGUHA.

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Ragam: Nattai (36th Mela janya ragam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nata_(raga)

ARO: S R3 G3 M1 P D3 N3 S ||

AVA: S N3 P M1 G3 M R3 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Andal / Godai / Nachiyar (Thiruppavai: Thiruppavai Wikipedia Page)

Version: Akkarai Sisters & Kunnakudi Balamuralikrishna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmBfcjr1etw )

Paasuram (Stanza)

maargazhi(th) thingaL madhi niRaindha nannaaLaal

neeraada(p) pOdhuveer pOdhuminO nErizhaiyeer

seer malgum aayppaadi(ch) chelva(ch) chiRumeergaaL

koorvEl kodundhozhilan nandhagOpan kumaran

Eraarndha kaNNi yasOdhai iLam singam

kaar mEni cengaN kadhir madhiyam pOl mugaththaan

naaraayaNanE namakkE paRai tharuvaan

paarOr pugazha(p) padindhElOr empaavaay

http://www.ibiblio.org/sripedia/ebooks/tpv/vstp01.html

maarkazhith thiNGkaL mathin^iRain^tha nannaaLaal *

Dec/Jan month (a) full moon (an) auspicious day

nIraatap pOthuvIr! pOthuminO nErizhaiyIr! *

To bathe (those) who want to go (please) let us go (Oh) bejewelled girls !

cIrmalkum aayppaatic celvac ciRumIrkaaL! *

rich and grand aaypAdi , (Oh) prosperous young girls (of)

kUr vEl kotun^thozhilan nan^thakOpan kumaran *

(With a) sharp spear , (doing) cruel deeds (to enemies) , (Lord) NandagOpan's son (He)

Eraarn^tha kaNNi yacOthai iLaNY ciNGkam *

beautiful eyed YasOdha's little lion (child) (He)

kaar mEnic ceNG kaN kathir mathiyam pOl mukaththaan *

Dark skinned (with) beautiful eyes (shining like the) sun (with a) moon like face

naaraayaNanE namakkE paRai tharuvaan *

Lord Narayana himself to us blessings will give

paarOr pukazhap patin^thu

The people of the world (the practice) (that they) praise , (of) immersing in water

El Or empaavaay

Come (Let us do) (the penance of) paavai nOmbu

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Ragam: Abheri (22nd Melakartha Kharaharpriya janyam)

ARO: S G2 M1 P N2 S ||

AVA: S N2 D2 P M1 G2 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Saint Tyagaraja

Version: Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

Pallavi:

nagu mOmu kana lEni nA jAli telisi

nannu brOva rAdA SrI raghuvara nI (nagu)

Anupallavi

naga rAja dhara nIdu parivArul(e)lla

ogi bOdhana jEsE vAralu kArE(y)-aTul(u)NDudurE nI (nagu)

Charanam

khaga rAju nI(y)Anati vini vEga cana lEDO

gaganAnik(i)laku bahu dUramb(a)ninADO

jagam(E)lE paramAtma evaritO moral(i)Dudu

vaga jUpaku tALanu nann(E)lukOrA tyAgarAja nuta nI (nagu)

Meaning: Courtesy: http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.com/2007/07/thyagaraja-kriti-nagu-momu-kana-leni.html

P: O SrI raghuvara! realising (telisi) my (nA) plight (jAli) of being unable (lEni) to behold (kana) Your (nI) smiling (nagu) face (mOmu), can’t (rAdA) You protect (brOva) me (nannu)?

A: O Lord who bore (dhara) mandara - king (rAja) of mountains (naga) on His back!

Aren’t (kArE) all (ella) those in Your (nIDu) retinue (parivArulu) (parivArulella) the ones (vAralu) who render (jEsE) proper (ogi) advice (bOdhana) to You? would they remain (uNDudurE) (unconcerned) like that (aTulu) (kArEyaTuluNDudurE)?

O SrI raghuvara! realising my plight of being unable to behold Your (nI) smiling face, can’t You protect me?

C: Didn’t (lEDO) garuDa – King (rAju) of birds (khaga) - proceed (cana) fast or quickly (vEga) hearing (vini) your (nI) command (Anati) (nIyAnati)?

or, did he (garuDa) say (aninADO) that it is much (bahu) distance (dUrambu) (dUrambaninADO) from vaikuNTha (gagananiki) (literally sky) to the earth (ilaku) (gaganAnikilaku)?

O Supreme Lord (paramAtmA) who rules (ElE) the universe (jagamu) (jagamElE)! With whom else (evaritO) shall I (nE) complain (moralu iDudu) (moraliDudu)?

don’t cite (jUpaku) (literally show) pretexts (vaga); I can’t bear it (tALanu); please govern (ElukOrA) me (nannu) (nannElukOrA);

O Lord praised (nuta) by this tyAgarAja! O SrI raghuvara! realising my plight of being unable to behold Your (nI) smiling face, can’t You protect me?

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Ragam: Revathi (2nd Melakartha (Ratnangi) Janyam)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revati_(raga)

ARO: S R₁ M₁ P N₂ Ṡ ||

AVA: Ṡ N₂ P M₁ R₁ S ||

Talam: Misra Chapu

Composer: Lalgudi Jayaraman

Pallavi:

dhIm dhIm tanananana dhIm dhiM tananana dhIm dhIm dhIm nAdru dhIm tomdru dhIm tana

jhaNuta dhIm tanata dhIm tata NatOm tOm tOm tAm tAm tAm dhIm dhIm

Anupallavi:

tAkiTatOm dhIm takiTatOm dhIkiTa jham dhIm takiTa jham

tataratAni dhIm taratAni dhIm tatAni dhIm tatAni dhImta

Charanam:

kOla muruganaik-kANa eNNi kAlamellAm kAttirundEn

vElanO enai EnO marandAn jAlamO en kAlamO ariyEn

tAm tAm ta dhIm dhIm ta tajham takiTajham ni sa pa ni ma pa ri ma sa ri ni

tatAm tadhIm tajham taNam ma ma , ri ma ma ri ri* ni ni ma mA rI

takajhaNU takajhaNu takajhaNu dhIm taLAngu takajhaNu dhIm

taLAngu takajhaNu dhIm taLAngu takajhaNu dhIm tattit taLangu

takajhaNU dhIm tattit talAngu takajhaNu dhIm tattit taLAngu takajhaNu

Meaning of the charana sahityam: (Courtesy: https://sapthaswaras.blogspot.com/2009/02/thillana-in-revati-raaga.html )

I have been waiting (kAttirundEn) all my life (kAlam ellAm) just to behold (kANa) the beautiful/handsome (kOla) murugan, but I am not sure (EnO) if it is artful pretence (jAlamO) on his part, or the consequence of my own karmA (kAlamO) that has made the spear-weilding Lord (vElanO) to have forgotten (marandAn) me (enai).

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Pallavi:

tuLasI daLamulacE santOSamugA pUjintu

Anupallavi:

palumAru cirakAlamu paramAtmunipAdamulanu

Charanam:

sarasIruha punnAga campaka pATala kuruvaka karavIra mallikA sugandha rAja sumamula

dhara nivi oka paryAyamu dharmAtmuni sAkEtapura vAsuni shrI rAmuni vara tyAgarAja nutuni

Meaning: (courtesy: ):

I shall at every instant (“palumAru”) and throughout my life (“cirakAlamu”) be worshipping (“pUjintu”) with joy (“santoshamuga”) the Transcendental Lord’s (“paramAtmuni”) feet (“pAdamulanu”) with tender tulasi (a type of sacred basil) leaves (“dalamulacE”).

I shall ever be worshipping (“pUjintu”) with joy (“santoshamuga”) the Transcendental Lord, the personification of righteousness, this Prince of Ayodhya (kingdom where Rama lived, “saketapura”), with tender tulasi (a type of sacred basil) leaves (“dalamula”). I shall garland Him with fragrant flowers like the lotus (“sarasIruha”), punnaga, campaka, jasmine (“mallikA”), and lily.

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Pallavi:

shrI sarasvati namOstutE varadE paradEvatE shrIpati gaurIpati guruguha vinutE

vidhiyuvatE

Charanam:

vAsanA traya vivarjita varamuni bhAvita mUrttE vAsavAdyakhila

nirjara vara vitaraNa bahukIrttE dharahAsayuta mukhAmburuhE adbhuta

caraNAmburuhE samsAra bhItyApahE sakala mantrAkSara guhE

Meaning: (Courtesy: www.karnatik.com)

O Sri Saraswati, Supreme Goddess (“para-dEvatE”), I pray (“namOstutE varadE”) to you. You are adored (“vinutE”) by Lord Vishnu (“Sripati”), Lord Siva (“Gowripati”) and Lord Shanmukha (“guruguha”) and are the consort (“yuvatE”) of Lord Brahma (“vidhi-”).

You are the remover (“vivarjita”) of three (“traya”) longing desires (“vAsanA”) - to acquire land, wealth and women. You are the form (“mUrttE”) worshipped (“bhAvita”) by demigods and sages (“varamuni”). You are the non-stop (“nirjara”) bestower of boons (“vara vitaraNa”) to all (“-dyakhila”) the gods(“vAsavA-”) and people including Lord Vishnu. You are of great fame (“bahu-kIrttE”) and repute.

Your lotus-like (“AmburuhE”) face (“mukha-”) always wears a beautiful smile (“dhara-hAsa”). Your feet (“caraNa-”) are made from the beautiful (“adbhuta”) lotus flower (“AmburuhE”). You remove fear (“bhItya-ApahE”) of the cycle of birth and death (“samsAra”) and hold the secret (“guhE”) of all (“sakala”) syllables (“-AkSara”) in hymns (“mantra-”).

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Notice where the name of the raaga comes in the caraNam (sams-**AARA BHEE*-dyaapahE).

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Pallavi

Shree Kamalaambike Shive Paahimaam Lalithe

Shreepativinute Sitaasite Shiva Sahite

Samisthi Charanam

Raakaachandramukhi Raksitakolamukhi Ramaavaanisakhi Raajayoga Sukhi

Shaakambari Shaatodari Chandrakalaadhari Shankari Shankara Guruguha Bhakta Vashankari

Ekaaksari Bhuvaneshvari Eeshapriyakari Shreekari Sukhakari Shri Mahaatripura Sundari

Meaning (From Todd Mc Comb's web page: http://www.medieval.org/music/world/carnatic/lyrics/srao/kamala.html):

Shri Kamalambika, the spouse ("shive") of Shiva, oh Lalita, please protect ("paahi") me ("maam").

You are worshiped ("vinute") by Vishnu ("shree-pati") and You are always with ("sahite") Shiva.

Your face ("mukhi") is like the full moon ("raaka-chandra").

You who protected ("rakshita") Kolamukhi-Varahi.

You are the companion ("sakhi") of Lakshmi ("ramaa") and Sarasvati ("vaani").

You enjoy ("sukhi") the Rajayoga,

Oh Shakambari, the mother ("ambari") of nature ("shaaka").

You have a slender ("shaata") waist ("udari").

You wear ("dhari") the crescent moon ("chandra-kala").

Oh benevolent one ("shankari").

You are fascinated ("vashankari") by the devotees ("bhakta") of Shiva and Guruguha.

You are the single ("eka") syllable ("akshari") Om.

You are the empress ("eshwari") of the world ("bhuvana").

You are the one who enchants ("priyakari") Lord Shiva ("eesha").

You are the bestower ("kari") of prosperity ("shree") and happiness ("sukha").

You are Shri Maha Tripurasundari.

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Pallavi

Shri Kamalaambaa Jayati Ambaa Shri Kamalaambaa Jayati Jagadaambaa

Shri Kamalaambaa Jayati Shringaara Rasa Kadambaa Madambaa

Shri Kamalaambaa Jayati Chidbimbaa Pratibimbendu Bimbaa

Shri Kamalaambaa Jayati Shreepura Bindu Madhyastha

Chintaamani Mandirastha Shivaakaara Manchasthita Shivakaameshaankasthaa

Anupallavi

Sukara-ananaadya-arccita Mahaa-tripura

Sundarim Raajaraajeshvareem

Shreekara Sarva-ananda-maya Chakra-vaasinim Suvaasinim Chintayeham

Divaakara Sheetakirana Paavakaadi Vikaasakarayaa

Bheekara Taapa-traya-adi Bhedana Dhurinatarayaa

Paakaripu Pramukhaadi Praarthita-Sukalebarayaa

Praakatya Paraaparayaa Paalitodayaakarayaa

Charanam

Shrimaatre Namaste Chinmaatre Sevita Ramaa Harisha Vidhaatre

Vaamaadi Shaktipujita Paradevataayaah Sakalam Jaatam

Kaamaadi Dvaadashabhir-upaasita Kaadi Haadi Saadi Mantra-rupinyaah

Premaaspada Shiva Guruguha Jananyaam Pritiyukta Macchittam Vilayatu

Brahmamaya Prakaashini Naamaroopa Vimarshini Kaamakalaa Pradarshini Saamarasya Nidarshini

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http://www.medieval.org/music/world/carnatic/lyrics/srao/kamala.html

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Pallavi:

SrI kamalAmbikE avAva

SivE kara dhRta Suka SArikE

Anupallavi:

lOka pAlini kapAlini SUlini

lOka janani bhaga mAlini sakRd-

Madhyama kAla sAhityam:

AlOkaya mAM sarva siddhi-pradAyikE

tripurAmbikE bAlAmbikE

caraNam

santapta hEma sannibha dEhE

sadA(a)khaNDaika rasa pravAhE

santApa hara trikONa gEhE

sakAmESvari Sakti samUhE

santataM mukti ghaNTA maNi -

ghOshAyamAna kavATa dvArE

ananta guru guha viditE

karAnguli nakhOdaya vishNu daSAvatArE

Madhyama kAla sAhityam:

antaHkaraNEkshu kArmuka SabdAdi -

panca tanmAtra viSikhA(a)tyanta -

rAga pASa dvEshAnkuSa dhara -

karE(a)ti rahasya yOginI parE

Meaning (From Todd Mc Comb's web page: http://www.medieval.org/music/world/carnatic/lyrics/srao/kamala.html,

Original: T.K. Govinda Rao's book):

May goddess Kamalambika, spouse ("shive") of Shiva, She who ("shaarike") holds ("druta") a parrot ("shuka") in Her hand ("kara"), protect me ("avaava").

She is the protector ("paalini") of the world ("loka").

She is adorned with the Kapala skull ("kapaalini") and the Shula trident ("shoolini").

Mother of the universe ("shakrudaa") and also known as Bhagamalini.

May She bestow Her glance ("alokaya") on me ("maam"), and confer all ("sarva") accomplishments ("siddhi") on me.

She is Tripurambika and Balambika.

Her body ("dehe") is like ("sannibha") burnished ("santapta") gold ("hema").

She is the eternal ("sadaa") stream ("pravaahe") of undifferentiated ("akhanda") unique ("eka") bliss ("rasa").

She is the remover ("apahara") of sufferings ("santa").

She resides ("gehe") in the Trikona triangle, which obliterates the three kinds of miseries.

She is in the company ("sa") of Kameshvari and a host ("samuhe") of Shaktis.

In the wide ("kavaata") doorway ("dvaare") of Her abode, wherein the jewelled bell ("ghantaa-mani") constantly ("santatam") announces ("ghosaayamaana") salvation ("mukthi").

She is understood ("vidite") by Guruguha, who is eternal ("ananta").

From Her ten fingernails ("kara-anguli-nakho"), She created ("udaya") the ten ("dasha") incarnations ("avataare") of Vishnu.

She is the supremely ("ati") secret ("rahasya") Yogini, who holds ("dhara") in Her four hands ("kare") the sugar cane ("ikshu") bow ("kaarmuka") symbolising the mind ("antahkarana"), five arrows symbolising the five ("pancha") Tanmatras - essences, sounds ("shabda") etc ("aadi") of the five elements, the noose ("paasha") symbolising attachment ("raaga"), and the goad ("ankusha") symbolising hatred ("dvesha").

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Pallavi

Shree Kamalaambikaayaam Bhaktim Karomi

Shritakalpa Vaatikaayaam

Chandikaayaam Jagadambikaayaam

Anupallavi

Raakaachandra Vadanaayaam Raajiva-nayanaayaam

Paakaarinuta Charanaayaam Aakaashaadi Kiranaayaam Hrimkaara Vipina-harinyaam Hrimkaara-Susharirinyaam

Hrimkaara Taru Manjaryaam Hrimkaareshvaryaam Gauryaam

Charanam

Sharira-traya Vilakshana Sukhatara Svaatmaanu Bhoginyaam

Virinci Harishaana Harihaya Vedita Rahasyayoginyaam

Paraadi Vaagdevataa-rupa-vashinyaadi Vibhaaginyaam

Charaatmaka Sarva-roga-hara Niraamaya Raaja-yoginyaam

Karadhruta Vinaa Vaadinyaam Kamalaanagara Vinodinyaam

Sura-nara-munijana-modinyaam

Guruguha-vara-prasaadinyaam

Meaning (From Todd Mc Comb's web page: http://www.medieval.org/music/world/carnatic/lyrics/srao/kamala.html,

Original: T.K. Govinda Rao's book):

I offer ("karomi") my devotion ("bhaktim") to my mother ("ambika"), Shri Kamalambika.

She who resides in the garden ("vaatikayaam") palace of the wish-fulfilling ("srita-kalpa") gem Kalpavatika, and to Chandika, the mother ("ambika") of the universe ("jagad").

She who has a lovely moon-like ("raaka-chandra") face ("vadanaayaam").

Her eyes ("nayanaayaam") are like the lotus bud ("rajeeva").

Her feet ("charanaayaam") are praised ("nuta") by Indra ("paakaa-aari").

Her rays ("kiranaayaam") are the five elements such as sky ("akaasha") etc ("aadi").

She is the gazelle-eyed ("harinyaam") in the forest ("vipina") of Hrim ("hreem-kaara").

She who is the embodiment ("su-shareerinyaam" or "Taru manjaryaam") of Hrim.

She is the presiding deity ("eeshvaryaam") for the Mantra ("kaara") Hrim.

She is Gauri.

She rejoices ("bhoginyaam") in Her own ("swa") self ("aatmaanu") of supreme bliss ("sukhatara"), the self which transcends ("vi-lakshana") the three ("traya") states of existence ("shareera"): the casual, the subtle, and the gross.

She who is the mystic ("rahasya") Yogini ("yoginyaam"), known only ("vedita") to Brahma ("virinchi"), Vishnu ("hari"), Rudra ("haya"), and Hayagriva ("harishaana").

She is differentiated ("vibhaaginyaam") as the Shakti Vasini, etc ("para-aadi"). and as the four states of development, the deity ("devata-rupa") of speech ("vaag").

She is the healing Raja Yogini, who removes ("hara") all ("sarva") illness ("roga"), which is essentially transient ("niraamaya").

She who plays ("vaadhinyaam") the Vina, which She holds ("druta") in Her hands ("kara").

She who delights ("vinodinyaam") in Kamalanagara.

She charms ("modhinyaam") the Gods ("sura"), men ("nara") and sages ("munijana").

She grants Guruguha the boon ("prasaadhinyaam") of Her grace ("vara").

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Pallavi

kamalAmbikAyAstava bhaktO(a)haM

SankaryAH SrI-karyAH sangIta rasikAyAH SrI

Anupallavi:

suma SarEkshu kOdaNDa pASAnkuSa pANyAH

ati madhura-tara vANyAH SarvANyAH kalyANyAH

madhyama kAla sAhityam:

ramaNIya punnAga varALi vijita vENyAH SrI

caraNam:

daSa kalAtmaka vahni svarUpa -

prakASAntardaSAra sarva rakshA-kara cakrESvaryAH

tri-daSAdi nuta ka-ca-varga-dvaya-maya sarvajnAdi -

daSa Sakti samEta mAlinI cakrESvaryAH

tri-daSa viMSadvarNa garbhiNI kuNDalinyAH

daSa mudrA samArAdhita kauLinyAH

madhyama kAla sAhityam:

daSa rathAdi nuta guru guha janaka Siva bOdhinyAH

daSa karaNa vRtti marIci nigarbha yOginyAH SrI

Meaning (From Todd Mc Comb's web page: http://www.medieval.org/music/world/carnatic/lyrics/srao/kamala.html):

I am ("aham") the devotee ("bhakta") of ("astava") Kamalambika.

She is the spouse ("aryaah") of Shankara.

She, the bestower ("kara") of prosperity ("shri"), is fond ("rasikaayaah") of music ("san-geeta").

She who sports in Her four hands ("paanyaah") the arrows ("shara") of flowers ("suma"), sugar cane ("ikshu") as bow ("kodanda"), the rope noose ("Pasha"), and the goad ("Ankusha").

Her speech ("vaanyaah") is mellifluous ("ati-madhuratara").

She is the spouse ("aanyaah") of Shiva ("sharva").

She is the personification of goodness ("kalyaanyaah").

Her braided hair ("veni") excels ("vijitha") the beauty of lovely black bees ("varaali") which swarm around the Punnaga tree.

She is established ("aatmaka") in the ten ("dasha") Kalas.

Her essential nature ("swaroopa") is the fire ("Vahni").

She manifests ("parakaasha") in the inner ("antar") circle having ten triangles ("dasha-aara").

She is the goddess ("eshvarya") of the Chakra Sarvarakshakara, protecting all.

She is worshiped ("nuta") by gods ("tridasha") and others ("aadi").

She is of the form of the ten letters ("dvaya maya") of the Ka and Ca groups ("varga").

She is the goddess of the circle of Malini, which has ("sameta") ten ("dasha") Shaktis such as Sarvajna etc.

She is ("garbhini") Kundalini, encompassing the fifty letters ("tri-dasha-shad-varna").

She is the goddess Kaulini, propitiated ("sama-aaraadhita") by ten ("dasha") Mudras.

She is worshiped ("nuta") by Dasharatha and others ("aadi").

She bestows knowledge ("bodhinyaah") on Shiva, the father ("janaka") of Guruguha.

The rays of Her inner ("nigarbha") radiance ("yoginyaah") constitute the functioning ("vrutti") of the ten ("dasha") Indriyas ("karana"), the ten sense and motor organs.

Notes from Sri Dikshita Kirtana Mala by Sri. A. Sundaram Iyer:

6th Avarana Keertanam:

He who recites the mantram of this avaranam 15 lakhs of times will become entitled to the abundant grace of Sri Paradevata and also to protection from all kinds of illness.

This avarana is known as Sarva Rakshakara chakra, which has 10 petals and which is at the center of the fire that is the form of the 10 kalas.

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Pallavi

Shree Kamalaambaayaah Param Nahire Re Chitta

Kshityaadi Shivaanta Tatva Svaroopinyaah

Anupallavi

Shreekantha Vishnu Virinchaadi Janayitrayaah

Shivaatmaka Vishvakartryaah Kaarayitryaah

Shreekara Bahirdashaara Chakra Sthityaah

Sevita Bhairavi Bhaargavee Bhaaratyaah

Charanam:

Naadamaya Sukshmarupa Sarva Siddhipradaadi Dasha Shaktyaaraadhita Moorthe

Shrotraadi Dasha Karana-aatmaka Kula Kauli Kaadi Bahuvidhopaasita Keertthe

Abheda Nitya Shuddha Buddha Mukta Saccida Anandamaya Paramaadvaita Sphurtthe

Aadi Madhyaanta Rahitaaprameya Guruguha Modita Sarva Arttha Saadhaka Sphurtte

Mulaadi Navaadhaara Vyaavrtta Dashadhvani Bhedajhna Yogibrunda Samraksanyaa

Anaadi Maayaa Avidyaakaarya Kaarana Vinoda Karana Patutarakataaksa Viksanyaah

Meaning (From Todd Mc Comb's web page: http://www.medieval.org/music/world/carnatic/lyrics/srao/kamala.html):

Oh ("re") mind ("chitta"), there is nothing ("nahire") other than the glorious ("param") Kamalamba, the one who is the essence ("svaropinyaah") of all categories from ("aadi") the earth ("kshiti") up to ("anta") Shiva.

She who is creator ("janayitrayaah") of Shrikanta, Brahma ("virinchi") and others ("aadi").

She who created ("kartryaah") the universe ("visva"), which is in essence ("aatmaka") nothing but Shiva, She is the agent ("itryaah") of all actions ("karya").

She resides in the sacred outer Chakra possessing ten ("dashaara") triangles, and is served ("sevitha") by Bhairavi-Kali, Bhargavi-Lakshmi and Bharati-Sarasvati.

She who is of the subtle ("sukshma") form ("roopa") full of ("maya") of Nada.

She ("moorthe") is propitiated ("aaraadhita") by the ten ("dasha") Shaktis, Sarvasiddhiprada, etc ("aadi").

She who is famous ("keerthe") for being worshiped ("upaasita") in various ("bahu") religious modes ("stotra" or "vidho"), such as Kula and Kaula, as the power identical ("atmaka") with the ten ("dasha") sense and motor organs ("karana").

She who is the manifestation ("spurthe") of the supreme non-dual ("a-dvaita") non-differentiated ("a-bheda") ever ("nitya") pure ("shuddha") enlightened ("buddha") and free self ("muktha"), the reality of which is consciousness ("satchid") and bliss ("ananda-maya").

She who is an integral whole ("a-prameya") without ("rahita") any parts such as the first ("aadi"), middle ("madhya") and the last ("anta").

She who is knowledgeable and is entertained ("moditha") by Guruguha,

She manifests ("spurthe") as Sarvartthasadhaka Chakra, achieving ("saadhaka") all ("sarva") purposes ("artha").

She who is inherent in the nine ("nava") centers ("aadhaara") such as Muladhara, etc ("aadi"). and who, surpassing these ("vyavrutta"), knows how to pierce through the sounds ("dashadhwani").

She who protects ("sam-rakshanyaa") the Yogis ("yogi-brunda").

Her mere glance ("aksha") is capable ("patutara") of dispelling ("vikaasinyaah") beginningless ("an-aadi") delusion ("maaya") and ignorance ("avidya") and the laws of cause ("kaarana") and effect ("kaarya").

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Pallavi

Kamalaambikaayai Kanakaamshukaayai

Karpura Vidikaayai Namaste Namaste

Anupallavi

Kamalaa Kaanta Anujaayai Kaameshvaryai Ajaayai

Himagiri Tanujaayai Hreem Kaara Pujyaayai

Kamalaanagara Vihaarinyai Khala Samooha Samhaarinyai

Kamaneeya Ratna Haarinyai Kali Kalmasha Parihaarinyai

Charanam:

Sakala Saubhaagya Daayakaambhoja Charanaayai

Samkshobhinyaadi Shaktiyuta Chaturthyaavaranaayai

Prakata Chaturddasha Bhuvana Bharanaayai

Prabala Guruguha Sampradaayaantah Karanaayai

Akalanka Rupa Varnaayai Aparnaayai Suparnaayai

Sukara Dhruta Chaapa Baanaayai Shobhanakara Manukonaayai

Sakunkumaadi Lepanaayai Charaacharaadi Kalpanaayai

Chikura Vijita Neelaghanaayai Chidaananda Purna Ghanaayai

Meaning (From Todd Mc Comb's web page: http://www.medieval.org/music/world/carnatic/lyrics/srao/kamala.html):

I salute You ("namaste"), Kamalamba.

You who wear golden ("kanaka") clothes ("amshuka") and enjoy camphor-flavored ("karpura vidikayai") betal.

You are the younger sister ("anujaayai") of Vishnu, the spouse ("kaanta") of Lakshmi ("kamalaa").

You are Kameshvari, and are the unborn ("ajaayai") one, daughter ("tanujaayai") of Mount ("giri") Himalaya, worshiped ("pujyaayai") with the sound ("akaara") Hrim.

You who reside ("vihaarinyai") in Kamalanagara.

You destroy ("samhaarinyai") the lots ("samooha") of dishonest ("khala") ones.

You wear lovely ("kamaneeya") golden chains ("ratna haarinyai").

You remove ("parihaarinyai") the sins ("kalmasha") we commit in the Kali age.

You possess lotus-like ("ambhoja") feet ("charanaayai"), which bestows ("daayaka") all fortune ("saubhagya").

You embody the fourth ("chatur") Avarana containing the ("yuta") Shakti Samkshobhini,.

You rule ("bharanaayai") the fourteen ("chatur-dasha") manifest ("prakata") worlds ("bhuvana").

You are the heart ("antah karanaayai") of the strong ("prabala") tradition ("samprada") to which Guruguha belongs.

You are of flawless ("a-kalanka") beauty ("roopa") and complexion ("varnaayai").

You are called Aparna[1]. You are the bird Hamsa[2] ("suparnaayai").

You hold ("druta") in Your charming ("su") hand ("kara") a bow ("baana") and arrows ("chaapa").

You are the Chakra containing fourteen Konas or triangles ("manu-konaayai").

You are besmeared ("lepanaayai") with Kunkuma ("sa-kunkuma"), etc ("aadi").

You are the creator ("kalpanaayai") of movable ("charaa") as well as unmovable ("acharaa") phenomena.

Your black hair ("chikura") triumphs ("vijitha") over the blue ("neela") clouds ("ghanaayai") are the plenitude[3] ("purna") of consciousness ("chit") and bliss ("ananda").

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Pallavi:

SrI kamalAmbikayA kaTAkshitO(a)haM

saccidAnanda paripUrNa brahmAsmi

Anupallavi:

pAka SAsanAdi sakala dEvatA sEvitayA

pankajAsanAdi panca- kRtyAkRtbhAvitayA

Madhyama kAla sAhityam:

SOka hara catura padayA

mUka mukhya vAkpradayA

kOkanada vijaya padayA

guru guha tat-trai-padayA

CaraNam:

ananga kusumAdyashTa SaktyAkArayA

aruNa varNa saMkshObhaNa cakrAkArayA

ananta kOTyaNDa nAyaka Sankara nAyikayA

ashTa vargAtmaka gupta-tarayA varayA

Madhyama kAla sAhityam:

anangAdyupAsitayA ashTa daLAbja sthitayA

dhanurbANa dhara karayA dayA sudhA sAgarayA

Meaning: Shri Kamalambika has cast Her gracious glance ("kata-akshi") on me ("to-aham"), and now I am identified ("asmi") with the nature of Absolute ("paripurna") Brahman ("brahma"), the fullness of existence ("sat"), consciousness ("chit") and bliss ("ananda").

Indra ("paaka-shaasana") and other ("aadi") celestials ("sakala devataa") attend ("sevitayaa") on Her.

She is adored ("bhaavitayaa") by Brahma ("pankaja-asana") and others ("aadi") who perform the Pancakritya, the five ("pancha") cosmic acts ("krut").

Her feet are adroit ("chatura") at removing ("hara") grief ("shoka").

She endowed ("pradayaa") the gift of speech ("vaak") in Mooka and made him a Kavi.

Her victorious ("vijaya") feet ("padayaa") are like red lotus ("kokanada").

She is the embodiment of the three-word ("trai-padayaa") mantra Tat-Tvam-Asi imparted by Guruguha.

Her form ("aakaaryaa") is of eight ("ashta") Shaktis ("shktyaa"), Anangakusuma and the rest.

She is the color ("varna") of dawn, Aruna (i.e. red color).

She is enshrined ("arayaa") in the Samkshobhana Chakra.

She is the consort ("nayikayaa") of Shankara, who is the Lord ("naayaka") of innumerable universes ("ananta-kotyananda").

She is of the nature ("aatmaka") of eternal and hidden ("gupta") Ashtavarga, the eight ("ashta") groups ("varga") of alphabets.

She is worshipful ("tarayaa varayaa"), seated ("sthitayaa") on an eight-petalled ("ashta-dala") lotus ("abja").

She is worshiped ("dyupaasitayaa") by Ananga the Cupid.

She holds ("dhara") in her hand ("karayaa") a bow ("dhanur") and arrows ("baana").

She is an embodiment ("saagarayaa") of the nectar ("sudha") of compassion ("dayaa").

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Pallavi

Kamalaambaam Bhajare Re Maanasa Kalpita Maayaa Kaaryam Tyajare

Anupallavi:

Kamalaavaani Sevita Paarshvaam Kambujaya Greevaam Nata Devaam

Kamalaapura Sadanaam Mrudu Gadanaam Kamaneeya Radanaam Kamala Vadanaam

Charanam:

Sarvaashaa Paripuraka Chakra Svaamineem Parama Shiva Kaamineem

Durvaasaarcchita Gupta Yogineem Dukha Dhvamsineem Hamsineem

Nirvaana Nija Sukha Pradaayineem Nityakalyaaneem Kaatyaayaneem

Sharvaaneem Madhupa Vijaya Venim Sad Guruguha Jananeem Niranjaneem

Garvita Bhandaasura Bhanjaneem Kaamaa Karshanyaadi Ranjaneem

Nirvishesha Chaitanya Roopineem Urvee Tatvaadi Svaroopineem

Meaning (From Todd Mc Comb's web page: http://www.medieval.org/music/world/carnatic/lyrics/srao/kamala.html):

Oh ("re") mind ("manasa"), worship ("bhajare") goddess Kamalamba, and cast aside ("tyajare") attachment to this illusory ("kalpita maaya") world ("kaaryam").

She is ("paarshvaam") attended ("sevitha") on by Lakshmi ("kamala") and Sarasvati ("vaani").

The beauty of Her neck ("greevam") surpasses ("jaya") that of the conch ("kambu").

She is worshiped ("nata") by the celestials ("devaam") and resides ("sadanaam") at Kamalapura.

She speaks ("gadanaam") softly ("mrudu") and has beautiful ("kamaneeya") teeth ("radanaam").

She possesses a lotus-like ("kamala") face ("vadanaam").

She is the presiding deity ("svamineem") of Sarvasha Paripuraka Chakra and is the beloved ("kamineem") of Paramashiva.

She is the mystic ("gupta") Yogini, worshiped ("archita") by the sage Durvasa.

She annihilates ("dhvamsineem") miseries ("dukha"). She is Hamsini, the supreme one in the company of great sages.

She is the bestower ("pra-daayineem") of true ("nija") bliss ("sukha")through salvation ("nirvaana"). She is the ever ("nitya") auspicious ("kalyaanim") one.

She is also known as Katyayani and Sharvani.

Her dark tresses ("veni") exceed ("vijaya") the dark hue of a swarm of bees ("madhupa").

She is the mother ("jananeem") of noble Guruguha and is blemishless ("niranjaneem").

She destroyed ("bhanjaneem") the arrogant ("garvita") Bhandasura.

She delights ("ranjaneem") Shaktis such as ("aadi") Kamakarshani.

She is the attributeless ("nir-vishesha") supreme ("chaitanya") spirit ("roopineem") and is the form ("swaroopineem") of the world ("urvee tatvaadi").

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Pallavi

Kamalaambaa Samrakshatu Maam Hrut

Kamalaanagara Nivaasini

Anupallavi

Sumana Saaraadhita-abjamukhi Sundara Manah-Priyakara Sakhi

Kamalaja-ananda Bodhasukhi Kaantaataara Panjarashuki

Charanam

Tripuraadi Chakreshvari Animaadi Siddhishvari Nitya Kaameshvari

Kshitipura Trailokyamohana Chakra Vartini Prakata Yogini

Suraripu Mahishaasuraadi Marddini Nigama Puraanaadi Samvedini

Tripureshi Guruguha Janani Tripura Bhanjana Ranjani

Madhuripu Sahodari Talodari Tripura Sundari Maheshvari

Meaning (From Todd Mc Comb's web page: http://www.medieval.org/music/world/carnatic/lyrics/srao/kamala.html):

May goddess Kamalamba, who resides ("nivasini") at the heart ("hrut") of Kamalangara, protect ("samrakshatu") me ("maam").

Her lotus-like ("abja") face ("mukhi") is praised ("sa-aaradhita") by virtuous people ("su-mana").

She who is the beloved ("manah-priyakara") companion ("sakhi") of Lord Sundara-Shiva, who revels in joy ("ananda") deriving from wisdom ("bodha") and is very beautiful. She is like the she-parrot ("shuki") in the center of the cage ("panjara") known as Tara.

She is suzerain of the Chakra cosmogram ("chakra-eshwari"), i.e. tripura etc., goddess ("eshwari") for the Siddhi powers such as Anima. She is eternal ("nitya") and beloved of Kameshvara-Nityakameshvari.

She is the sovereign ruler ("vartini") of the Trailokya Mohana Chakra, the circle that beguiles the three worlds. She is the manifestation ("prakata") of Yogic power ("yogini"), conqueror of the enemies ("ripu") of celestials ("sura") such as Mahishasura. She is revealed ("samvedhini") in holy ("nigama") scriptures ("puraana"). She is the spouse of Tripuresha-Shiva and the mother ("janani") of Guruguha. She enjoyed ("ranjani") the destruction ("bhanjana") of Tripura. She is the sister ("sahodari") of Vishnu, who is the enemy ("ripu") of the demon Madhu. She is slender-waisted ("talodhari"), Tripurasundari the great goddess and spouse ("eshwari") of Maheshvara.

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Pallavi

Kamalaambike Ashrita Kalpalatike Chandike

Kamaaneeya-Arunaam-Shuke Kara-Vidhruta-Shuke Maamava

Anupallavi:

Kamala-Aasana-Adi Poojita Kamalapade Bahu Varade

Kamala-Aalaya Teerttha Vaibhave Shive Karuna-Aarnave

Charanam

Sakala Loka Naayike Sangeeta Rasike Suka Vitva Pradaayike Sundari Gatamaayike

Vikalebara Muktidaana Nipune Agha-harane Viyadaadi Bhoota Kirane Vinoda Charane Arune

Sakale Guru Guhakarane Sadaa Shivaanta: Karane Akachata-tapaadi Varne Akhandaika-Rasa Purne

Meanings: (from www.sangeetham.com)

Kamalambika, You are the wish-fulfilling ("ashrita-kalpa") creeper ("lathike") who protects those who surrender ("ashrita") unto You. You are of the form of Chandika, one of the ten aspects of Shakti known as Dasa Maha Vidya. You wear the beautiful ("kamaneeya") red ("aruna") garment ("shuke"), representing rajo guna, necessary for the activities of the world (The Goddess it is, who conducts all the activities of the universe). You hold ("vidruta") the parrot ("shuka") in Your hand ("kara") thereby assuring devotees that you will destroy their ignorance. Pray, protect me ("maam-ava").

Brahma ("kamala-aasana") and other ("aadi") Gods worship ("poojita") Your Lotus ("kamala") Feet ("pade"). You grant a variety ("bahu") of boons ("varade"). You are enshrined ("aalaya") in all your grandeur ("vaibhava") on the Kamalaya Tirtha and have bestowed incomparable glory on it (and the town of Tiruvarur). You are always auspicious ("shive") (alternatively-You are the consort of Lord Siva) and the ocean ("aarnave") of compassion ("karuna").

You are the Ruler ("naayike") of the universe ("sakala loka"). You are of the form of the melody ("rasike") in music ("san-geeta") (You appreciate the aspirant who has reached a stage where the melody of the Heart comes out in the form known as anAhata shabdA, the perennial sound). You bestow ("pra-daayike") poetic ("suka") ability ("vitva") (Here, it may be noted that most of the ancient scriptures and sastras are in poetic form). You are the beautiful One ("sundari") who causes ("gata") delusion ("maayike") but who are Yourself not deluded. You remove ("mukti-daana nipune") the worst sin ("vikalebara") of man, that of identifying himself with his body ("agha-harane"), thereby granting ("mukti-daana") vidEha mukti. You are the One from whom the Panchabhutas ("bhoota") beginning ("aadi") with Akasa ("viya"), emanate ("kirane"). The glory ("vinoda") of Your Holy Feet ("charane") that grant the Highest Bliss is marvellous and indescribable. You shine brilliantly in red ("arune"). You are the One who is the All ("sakale"), the One who manifests in all degrees of power from the lowest to the highest. You were instrumental in giving birth ("karane") to Lord Subrahmanya ("guruguha"). You are ("karane") the Heart ("antah") of Lord Siva ("sadaashiva"), therefore, verily, the Supreme Truth itself (You are the Fundamental Cause, the Supreme Truth that shines in the Heart Cave). You are the very embodiment ("varne") of the 50 letters ("a-ka-cha-ta-tapa-aadi") that form the root for all mantras. You are the One who is ever full ("purne") of that Boundless, Indivisible, Perennial ("akhanda-eka") Bliss ("rasa"). Oh, Mother of the universe, pray, protect me!

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Note: Sri Mahaganapathi (Gowlai) and Balasubramanyam (Surutti) are invocation songs for Ganesha and Subramanya respectively, sung before the Kamalamba Navavarna krithis.

Pallavi :

Baalasubrahmanyam Bhajeham Bhakta Kalpa Bhuruham Sri { Baalasubrahmanyam }

Anupallavi:

Neelakantha Hrudaanandakaram Nitya Shuddha Buddha Muktaambaram { Baalasubrahmanyam }

Charanam :

Velaayudha Dharam Sundaram Vedaantaarttha Bodha Chaturam

Phaalaaksha Guruguha Avataaram Paraashakti Sukumaaram Dheeram

Paalita Geervaanaadi Samooham Pancha Bhootamaya Maayaamoham

Neelakanthavaaham Sudeham Niratishaya Ananda Pravaaham { Baalasubrahmanyam }

Meaning: (www.sangeetham.com and TK Govinda Rao's book)

I ("aham") chant the name ("bhaje") of the young ("bala") Subrahmanya, who is like the Kalpaka Tree ("bhuruham") in giving all that his devotees desire ("kalpa")!

He delights ("ananda-karam") the heart ("hruda") of Lord Shiva ("neelakanta")!

He is eternal ("nitya"), pure ("shuddha") and is knowledge ("buddha") personified ("muktha-ambaram")!

He carries ("dharam") the spear ("vela-ayudha")! He is beautiful ("sundaram"). He is an expert ("chaturam") in explaining ("bodha") the purport ("artha") of Vedanta! He incarnated ("avataaram") as a teacher ("guru-guha") to Lord Shiva from the third eye ("phaala-aksha") of Shiva! He is the brave ("dheeram") son ("su-kumaram") of the Supreme ("paraa") Goddess ("shakti")! He protects the community ("samooham") of Gods ("geervaana-aadi")! He creates ("maya") the five ("pancha") elements ("bhoota") and the illusory ("maaya-moham") universe! He rides ("vaaham") the peacock ("neelakantha") and is of a handsome ("su-") form ("deham")! He is a never ending ("nir-athishaya") stream ("pravaaham") of joy ("ananda")!

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Note: Sri Mahaganapathi (Gowlai) and Balasubramanyam (Surutti) are invocation songs for Ganesha and Subramanya respectively, sung before the Kamalamba Navavarna krithis.

Pallavi:

Shri Mahaa Ganapatiravatu Maam Siddhi Vinaayako Maatanga Mukha

Anupallavi:

Kaama Janaka Vidheendra Sannuta Kamalaalaya Tathanivaaso

Komalatara Pallavapada Kara Guruguhaagrajah Shivaatmajah

Charanam:

Suvarnaakarshana Vighnaraajo Paadaambujo

Gaura Varna Vasana Dharo Phaalachandro Naraadivinuta Lambodaro Kuvalaya Svavishaanaa Paashaankushamodaka Prakaashakaro Bhavajaladhinaavo

Moolaprakruti Svabhaavas Sukhataro Ravisahasra Sannibhadeho

Kavijananuta Mooshikavaaho Avanata Devataasamuho Avinaasha Kaivalya Deho

Meaning: From TK Govinda Rao’s Book:

P: May He protect (“ravatu”) me (“maam”), the Lord Mahaa Ganapathi. He is Siddhi Vinaayaka, the elephant-faced (“maatanga mukha”) one.

A: Venerated (“sannutha”) by Vishnu (“kaamajanaka” -- father of kama:vishnu), Brahma (“vidhi”) and Indra (“indra”); He resides (“nivaaso”) on the banks (“thata”) of the temple-tank KAMALAALAYA; His feet (“pada”) and hands (“kara”) are beautiful (‘pallava”) like the tender (“komala”) leaves (“tara”). He is the elder brother (“aagrajah”) of Guruguha and the son (“aatmaja”) of Shiva.

C: He is attractive (“aakarshana”) like pure gold (“suvarna”) and is the remover (“raajo”) of impediments (“vigna”). His feet (“pada”) are like the lotus (“ambuja”) and He is attired (“Vasana Dharo”) in white (“gaura”) color (“varna”). His forehead (“phaala”) is like a cresent moon (“chandro”) and He is worshipped (“vinuta”) by mankind (“naraadi”). Lambodhara, He holds in His hand (“kuvalaya”), a tusk (“vishaana”) of his own (“sva”), a lily, a rope, a goad and a Modaka (“Paashaankushamodaka”). He is the boat (“naavo”) that takes us across the ocean (“jaladhi”)of Samsaara (“bhava”). He is of the nature of beatitude which is moolaprakruti -- primordial nature. His body (“deho”) shines (“sannibha”) like thousand (“sahasra”) suns(“ravi”). He has a mouse (“mooshika”) as his mount (“vaaho”). Hosts of celestials (“kavijana”) worship(“nuta”) him and He abides in eternal bliss (“Kaivalya Deho”)

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Jagadaananda KArakA

Raagam: naaTTai 36 calanaaTTai janya

Aa: S R3 G3 M1 P D3 N3 S Av: S N3 P M1 R3 S

taaLam: aadi

Composer: Tyaagaraaja

pallavi

jagad-Ananda kAraka

jaya jAnakI prANa nAyaka

anupallavi

gagan(A)dhipa sat-kulaja rAja rAj(E)Svara

suguN(A)kara sura sEvya bhavya dAyaka

sadA sakala (jagad)

caraNam 1

amara tAraka nicaya kumuda hita

paripUrN(A)nagha sura sura bhUja

dadhi payOdhi vAsa haraNa

sundara-tara vadana sudhA-maya vacO-

bRnda gOvinda s(A)nanda

mA-var(A)jar(A)pta Subha kar(A)nEka (jagad)

caraNam 2

nigama nIraj(A)mRtaja

pOshak(A)nimisha vairi vArida samIraNa

khaga turanga 3sat-kavi hRd-

Alay(A)gaNita vAnar(A)dhipa nat(A)nghri yuga (jagad)

caraNam 3

indra nIla maNi sannibh(A)paghana

candra sUrya nayan(A)pramEya

vAgIndra janaka sakal(E)Sa Subhra

nAg(E)ndra Sayana Samana vairi sannuta (jagad)

caraNam 4

pAda vijita mauni SApa sava

paripAla vara mantra grahaNa lOla

parama SAnta citta janakaj(A)dhipa

sarOja bhava varad(A)khila (jagad)

caraNam 5

sRshTi sthit(y)anta-kArak(A)mita

kAmita phalad(A)samAna gAtra

SacI pati nut(A)bdhi mada har(A)nurAga

rAga rAjita kathA sAra hita (jagad)

caraNam 6

sajjana mAnas(A)bdhi sudhA-kara

kusuma vimAna surasA ripu kar(A)bja

lAlita caraN(A)va-guN(A)sura gaNa

mada haraNa sanAtan(A)ja nuta (jagad)

caraNam 7

OM-kAra panjara kIra pura

hara sarOja bhava kESav(A)di

rUpa vAsava ripu janak(A)ntaka kalA

dhara kalA dhar(A)pta ghRNA-kara

SaraN(A)gata jana pAlana su-manO-

ramaNa nir-vikAra nigama sAratara (jagad)

caraNam 8

kara dhRta Sara jAl(A)sura

mad(A)paharaN(A)vanI sura sur(A)vana

kav(I)na bilaja mauni kRta caritra

sannuta SrI tyAgarAja nuta (jagad)

caraNam 9

purANa purusha nR-var(A)tmaj(A)Srita

par(A)dhIna khara virAdha rAvaNa

virAvaN(A)nagha parASara manO-

har(A)vikRta tyAgarAja sannuta (jagad)

caraNam 10

agaNita guNa kanaka cEla

sAla vidaLan(A)ruN(A)bha samAna

caraN(A)pAra mahim(A)dbhuta su-kavi jana

hRt-sadana sura muni gaNa vihita

kalaSa nIra nidhijA ramaNa pApa gaja

nR-siMha vara tyAgarAj(A)di nuta (jagad)

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Dudukugala Ragam – Gowlai Talam – Adi Tyagaraja

General Meaning: Oh Rama! I have unabashedly committed many sins. Who, in this world, will rescue me? Every moment I was slave to evil doings. I did not understand your omnipresence in this world. I did not take the path of devotion within the age of 12. I praised others to covet wealth and earn my livelihood, I was foolishly happy thinking that all that is worldly is happiness. I attracted the common folk and women by my speech, while doing so, I thought that I am equal o the greatest musicians and great men of letter . I was steeped in pride. I thought that land, property, wealth, servants etc. are permanent. I forgot to worship and pray at god’s lotus feet, God’s face did not dwell in my mind. I sought egoistic men. I did not shun evil thoughts. I was tormented by them. I forgot to appreciate the great value of having got this rate opportunity of human birth. I was slave to carnal desire and other evil thoughts. I did things, which were not befitting my class, Who ever will rescue me? Shri Thyagaraja has sung this krithi putting himself in the place of a sinner fully owning his sins.

pallavi

duDuku gala nann(E) dora

koDuku brOcurA entO (duDuku)

anupallavi

kaDu dur-vishay(A)kRshTuDai

gaDiya gaDiyaku niNDAru (duDuku)

svara-sAhitya 1

SrI vanitA hRt-kumud(A)bja

avAG-mAnasa gOcara (duDuku)

svara-sAhitya 2

sakala bhUtamula(y)andu nIvai-

(y)uNDaga mati lEka pOyina (duDuku)

svara-sAhitya 3

ciruta prAyamu nADE bhajan(A)mRta

rasa vihIna ku-tarkuD(ai)na (duDuku)

svara-sAhitya 4

para dhanamula koraku(n)orula madi

karaga paliki kaDupu nimpa tirigin(a)TTi (duDuku)

svara-sAhitya 5

tana madini bhuvini saukhyapu jIvanamE-

(y)anucu sadA dinamulu gaDipE (duDuku)

svara-sAhitya 6

teliyani naTa-viTa 4kshudrulu vanitalu

sva-vaSam(au)Tak(u)padESinci

santasilli svara layambul(e)rungakanu

5Sil(A)tmulai su-bhaktulaku samAnam(a)nu (duDuku)

svara-sAhitya 7

dRshTiki sArambagu lalanA sadan-

(A)rbhaka sEn(A)mita dhan(A)dulanu

6dEva dEva nera nammitini gAkanu

pad(A)bja bhajanambu maracina (duDuku)

svara-sAhitya 8

cakkani mukha kamalambunu sadA

nA madilO smraNa lEkanE dur-

mad(A)ndha janula kOri paritApa-

mulacE tagili nogili dur-vishaya

dur-Asalanu rOya lEka satatam-

(a)parAdhinai capala cittuD(ai)na (duDuku)

svara-sAhitya 9

mAnava tanu dur-labham(a)nucun(e)nci

param(A)nandam(o)nda lEka

mada matsara kAma lObha 7mOhulaku

dAsuDai mOsa pOti gAka

modaTi kulajuD(a)gucu bhuvini

SUdrula panulu salpucunu(y)uNTini gAka

nar(A)dhamulanu kOri sAra hIna

matamulanu sAdhimpa tArumAru (duDuku)

svara-sAhitya 10

satulakai konnALL(A)stikai

sutulakai konnALLu dhana

tatulakai tirigitin(a)yya

tyAgarAj(A)pta iTuvaNTi (duDuku)

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Saadinchane

Ragam: Aarabhi (29th mela janyam)

ARO: S R2 M1 P D2 S || AVA: S N3 D2 P M1 G3 R2 S ||

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

pallavi

sAdhincenE O manasA

anupallavi

bOdhincina sanmArga vacanamula

bonku jEsi tA paTTina paTTu (sA)

caraNam

samayAniki tagu mATal(A)DenE

svara sAhitya 1

dEvaki vasu dEvulan(E)kincin(a)Tu (sama)

svara sAhitya 2

rang(E)SuDu 5sad-gangA janakuDu

sangIta sAmpradAyakuDu (sama)

svara sAhitya 3

gOpI jana manOratham(o)sanga

lEkanE gEliyu 8jEsE vADu (sama)

svara sAhitya 4

vanitala sadA sokka jEyucunu

mrokka jEsE paramAtmuD(a)diyu gAka

yaSOda tanayuD(a)ncu mudambunanu

muddu peTTa navvuc(u)NDu hari (sama)

svara sAhitya 4A

sAr(A)sAruDu sanaka sanandana

san-muni sEvyuDu sakal(A)dhAruDu (sama)

svara sAhitya 5

parama bhakta vatsaluDu suguNa

pArAvAruND(A)janmam(a)naghuD(I)

kali bAdhala tIrcu-vAD(a)nucu nE

hRd-ambujamuna jUcuc(u)NDaga (sama)

svara sAhitya 6

harE rAma candra raghu kul(E)Sa

mRdu subhAsha SEsha Sayana

para nArI sOdar(A)ja virAja turaga

rAja rAja nuta nirAmay(A)paghana

sarasI-ruha daL(A)ksha(y)anucu

vEDukonna nannu tA brOvakanu (sama)

svara sAhitya 7

SrI vEnkaTESa svaprakASa

sarv(O)nnata sajjana mAnasa nikEtana

kanak(A)mbara dhara lasan-makuTa

kuNDala virAjita harE(y)anucu nE

pogaDagA tyAgarAja gEyuDu

mAnav(E)ndruDaina rAma candruDu (sama)

caraNam

samayAniki tagu mATal(A)DenE

sad-bhaktula naDatal(i)Tl(a)nenE

amarikagA nA pUja konenE

aluka vadd(a)nenE

vimukhulatO cEra pOkum(a)nenE

veta kaligina tALukomm(a)nenE

dama Sam(A)di sukha dAyakuDagu SrI

tyAgarAja nutuDu centa rAkanE (sA)

General Meaning: This Krithi has been carved out in a language full of liberty, teasing tone, metaphor and simile without having a surfeit of adjectives – all the while arresting the attention of the singers. Thyagaraja swamigal, in this krithi, appeared to be telling the greatness of the lord in a lucid manner most enthusiastically. The style adopted in this krithi is very sweet in comparison to the other four kirthanas. Oh Lord you are an opportunist, You deceived your parents Devaki , Vasudeva as also the gopikas who surrendered to you, You mischievously smile when Yashoda innocently folded you with love at the thought that she too would be disappointed on being separated from him, You falsified the aforesaid words of Sruti and Smruti. You have somehow not come to me despite the fact that I was overjoyed in keeping your memory always in my heart, You preached patience, tolerance in the face of adversity freedom from anger, satsang etc; and coolly accepted my pujas, You give bhakti and peace, Despite all this you have steadfastly not come closer to me to the end, Thus this kirthana, a gem amongst the five kirthanas which bring out the thought and reminiscences of Shri Thayagaraja; is a great gift to the singer and bhaktas

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Kana Kanaruchira

Kana Kanaruchira Ragam: Varali Talam: Adi Tyagaraja

General meaning: By looking at your divine innocent face daily one can get more and more happiness. Maharishi Hanuman,, Sita, Indira, Devas, Purandara made their heart pure by looking at your ornament decorated form. Please include me also in that lot, you have attracted everyone alike!! Is it not beautiful to watch Sita blush and treat the lord like a new groom and stand dumbfounded. You gave salvation to five year old Dhruva who was ill treated by his stepmother, Will you not shower your grace on me?? I am fully confident that someday I will receive your grace.

pallavi

kana kana rucirA kanaka vasana ninnu (kana)

anupallavi

dina dinamunu manasuna canuvuna ninnu (kana)

caraNam 1

pAlu kAru mOmuna SrI(y)apAra

mahima tanaru ninnu (kana)

caraNam 2

kala-kalamanu mukha kaLa kaligina sIta

kulukucun(O)ra kannulanu jUcu ninnu (kana)

caraNam 3

bAl(A)rk(A)bha su-cEla maNi-maya

mAl(A)lankRta kandhara

sarasij(A)ksha vara kapOla su-rucira

kirITa dhara santatambu manas(A)raga (kana)

caraNam 4

sA-patni mAtayau suruci-cE

karNa SUlam(ai)na mATa vInula

curukk(a)na tALaka SrI harini dhyAninci

sukhimpaga lEdA(y)Tu (kana)

caraNam 5

mRga mada lalAma Subha niTila vara

jaTAyu mOksha phalada 2pavamAna

sutuDu nIdu mahima telpa

sIta telisi valaci sokka lEdA A rIti ninnu (kana)

caraNam 6

sukh(A)spada vimukh(A)mbu dhara pavana

3vi-dEha mAnasa vihar(A)pta

sura bhUja mAnita guN(A)nka

cid-Ananda khaga turanga 4dhRta rath(A)nga

parama dayA-kara karuNA rasa varuN(A)laya

bhay(A)pahara SrI raghupatE (kana)

caraNam 7

kAminci prEma mIra karamula nIdu

pAda kamalamula paTTukonu

vADu sAkshi rAma nAma rasikuDu

kailAsa sadanuDu sAkshi

mariyu nArada parASara Suka

Saunaka purandara nagajA 5dharaja

mukhyulu sAkshi kAda sundar(E)Sa

sukha kalaS(A)mbudhi vAs(A)SritulakE (kana)

caraNam 8

satatamu prEma pUrituDagu tyAgarAja

nuta mukha jita kumuda hita varada ninnu (kana)

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Endaro Mahanubhavulu

Ragam: Sri Ragam

Talam: Adi

Composer: Tyagaraja

General meaning:

In this gem of a poem, Thyagaraja, described the greatness of the devotees through the ages. He pays his salutations to the great men who live in all the ages, A yogi attains and enjoys paramananda by reaching the stage of samadhi when in the course of sahasra chakra the power of kundalam and maheswara are joined together from where at flood of nectar is released. In the soundarya Lahiri , Shankara Bhagwat Sahesrarey praises ambal as “Padma Sahahasi, Padya Vihase”. True devotees are persons who have attained this stage.

Rama is handsome like mannada, He has a majestic walk, and we should see him clearly. Those who are engaged in Samagana should do Rama's bhajan through music based on ragam, bhava and laya, The poet says that devotion means to surrender you lotus like mind at his feet,

We should understand that paramatma lives in all the living things and therefore we should live with love and friendship. We should understand the meaning and greatness of the religion after careful study and praise the glory of Rama with a peaceful mind There will be many men, Who knowing the greatness of Shri Rama, have understood that religion without bhakti is meaningless. There will be any devotees who fall into the above category who by means of true bhakti are able to derive boundless joy by meditation on him.

I bow to all these great men and my salutation are to the immortal men who through bhakti are totally devoted to Rama and who are close Thayagaraja. My salutations to his dear followers and worshippers

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Shivkumar Kalyanaraman