Shankari Shankuru
By
Shyama Shasthri
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Ragam: Saveri
Talam: Adi (Thrisra Nadai)
Pallavi
Shankari Shankuru Chandramukhi Akhilaandeeshwari
Shaambhavi Sarasija Bhava Vandite Gowri
Anupallavi
Sankata Haarini Ripu Vidharini Kalyaani
Sada anandha Phala Daayaki Hara Naayaki Jagat Janani
Charanam
Shyamakrishna Sodhari Shyamale Shathodhari
Sama Gana Lole Baale Sadaarthi Bhanjana Sheele.
English Translation
Pallavi
Goddess Shankari who is the moon faced one of Lord Shiva,
Who is the goddess of all the worlds,
Who is the sweet heart of God Shambhu,
And who is the white coloured Goddess worshipped by Brahma.
Anupallavi
The mother of all the worlds , who destroys sorrows
Who expels enemies , who blesses with good things,
Who always gives us happy results,
And who is the consort of Shiva
Charanam
Sister of the black Krishna , Goddess who is black,
Goddess with thin waist who is interested in singing of Sama Veda,
Baala the lass and Goddess who has made it a habit,
Of destroying the sufferings of her devotees,
Translations to English of the lyrics of Krithis of Carnatic music , which are tomes of devotion.
Thank you so much for the beautiful translation of this melodious and beautiful kriti. Your efforts are highly commendable.
ReplyDeleteThe translations are very useful, Sir. Although we are literate in sanskrit., we still need to know word to word meaning in order to bring bhava to the song. (kriti or devaranamaetc) Your efforts are appreciated.
ReplyDeleteVery clear lyrics and beautiful translation,easy to understand 🙏
ReplyDeleteVery clear lyrics, excellent translation,easy to understand 🙏
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