Koti nadhulu Dhanushkoti lundakka

Koti nadhulu Dhanushkoti lundakka

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Raga Thodi
Thala Aadhi

Pallavi

Koti nadhulu Dhanushkoti lundakka
Yediki thirigave , oh manasa

Anupallavi

Soodika shyam Sundara moorthini,
Madimadiki jooche Maha rajulakku

Charanam

Ganga noopurampunanu janinchelu.
Ranguni kani Cauvery rajillenu,
Pongusu Sri Raghu nadhuni prema tho,
Pogade Thyagaraju manavi vinve.

English translation

Pallavi

When crores of rivers are there in Dhanushkoti,
Why are wandering in search, Oh mind.

Anupallavi

When you can see the pretty God of black colour,
Why should great kings search for other Gods?

Charanam

Ganges was born out of feet of Vishnu,
Cauvery becomes holy after serving Ranganatha,
And the mind of Thyagaraja is bubbling with devotion to Rama,
And be pleased to hear his request.