Nidhi Chala Sukhama
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Raga Kalyani
Thala Chapu.
Pallavi
Nidhi chala Sukhama?
Ramuni sannidhi seva sukhama
Nijamuga balku manasa.
Anupallavi
Dadhi, Nava neetha , ksheeramulu ruchiyo,
Dasarathi dhyana bhajana sudharasamu ruchiyo?
Charanam
Dama samamunu Ganga snanamu sukhama,
Kardhama durvishaya kupa snanamu sukhama?
Mamatha bandhana yutha nara Sthuthi sukhama,
Sumathi Thyagaraja nuthani keerthana sukhama?
English translation
Pallavi
Tell the real truth my mind,
Is becoming more wealthy pleasurable,
Or is it serving Rama in his temple?
Anupallavi
Are curd butter and milk more tastier than,
The nectar of meditating and Singing about Rama?
Charanam
Is it more pleasant to take bath in Ganges with a calm mind,
Or a turbulent bath in the well with lot of dirt?
Is the singing praises of a man which is full of praise and flattery,
More pleasant than singing new songs in praise of Lord Thyagaraja.
"More pleasant than singing new songs in praise of Lord Thyagaraja."
ReplyDeleteIs the above statement correct? It should be
...in praise of the Lord by Thyagaraja
Thank u Sir
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