Santhamuleka

Santhamuleka

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam  Sama

Thalam aadhi

Pallavi

Santhamu leka soukhyamu lethu,

Sarasa dala nayana.

Pallavi

Oh God with lotus leaf like eyes,

Without peace , there is no comfort

Anupallavi

Danthunikaina , Vedanthunikaina

Anupallavi

Whether it is for those with controlled senses,

Or experts  in Vedic philosophy.

Charanam

1.Daraa suthulu , dhana dhanyamu  lundina,

Sareku Japa thapa   sampada kaligina

Charanam

1.Whether one has wife and children, wealth and   grains,

Or whether he has always the treasure of  penance and meditation.

2.Aagama sasthramu   sanniyu sadhivina,

Bhaguga   sakala hrud  bhavamu  thelisina.

2.Whether   he has completely read  the Agama Sastras,

Or whether he can understand all the thoughts of others

3.Yagadhi  karmamu   lanniyu jesina,

Bhagavathalanusu  bhagugaa  peraina

3,Whether he has done all rituals like Yagas,

And whether he gets a great name   as a scholar.

4.Rajadhi Raja  , Sri Raghava , Thyaga-

Raja vinutha   sadhu Rakshaka  thanakupa

4,Oh king of kings , Raghava   who is praised,

By Thyagaraja, protector of pious  men.