Nithi Sala Sukhama

Nithi Sala Sukhama

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Raga Kalyani
Thala

Pallavi

Nithi Sala Sukhama, Ramuni ,
SAnnidhi seva Sukhama

Anupallavi

Dhadhi Navaneetha Ksheeramulu ruchiyo,
Dasarathi dhyana bhajana sudha rasamu ruchiyo?

Charanam

Dhama samamanu Ganga snanamu sukhama,
Kardhama durvishaya koopa snanamu Sukhama
Mamatha bandhana yutha nara sthuthi sukhama,
Sumathi Thyagarajun dhuni keerthana Sukhama?

English Translation

Pallavi

Are riches more pleasant or
The worship of God Rama more pleasant?

Anupallavi

Are milk, curd and butter tastier?
Or is the juice of nectar of thinking about Rama tastier?

Charanam

Is the bath in Ganges with full control of mind Pleasant.
Or is the evil bath in the well more pleasant?
Is the praise of man tied with selfishness pleasant,
Or is the singing of songs on God Thyagaraja more pleasant?