Nidhi Chala Sukhama

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.