Tuesday, 19 May 2009

Why I must not let go of what I have.

Kaddanuvariki
Ragam: Thodi
Talam: Adi (2 kalai)
Tyagaraja

Pallavi
Kaddanuvariki Kaddu Kadani MoralaNidu
Peddala Maatalu Nedabadda Mouno ?

Anupallavi:
Addampu Chekillache Muddugaaru Momu Chuda
Budhi Galginatti Ma vadda Ravathemi ra

Charanam:
Nidura Nirakarinchi Mudduga Thamboora Bhatti
Shuddha maina manasuche suswaramu tho
Baddu Thappaga Bhajiyinchu Bhakta Paalanamu Seyu
Taddaya Shalivi Nivu Thiagaraaja Sannutha!

Meaning: (from TK Govinda Rao’s book)

For the ones who believe, “there is”, the assurance given by the wise that “there is”, will that assurance be falsified now ? How unfortunate that the golden words of the great men have been belied? Have they not averred that God does exist for those who steadfastly repose faith in Him!

I am here yearning to see your mirror-like cheeked charming face. Why do you not bother to come near me?
Abandoning sleep – thus- being awake – holding nicely the tambura – to maintain one’s basic drone, being guileless – devoid of any mental reservation – enabling to grasp as it is what comes in front with aesthetic sense – with the intention of being melodious - such devotees who sing your praises, in the prescribed path, are you not the Protector of the ones who believe “there is” ?

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