Orachopu joochedhi nyayama

Orachopu  joochedhi  nyayama

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam Aabhogi

THalam Desadhi

Pallavi

Orachopu  joochedhi  nyayama?

Ooraguthama neevanyivaniki

Pallavi

Is it just for you to see me by the side of your eyes?

Oh greatest of Raghu clan, for people like you

Anupallavi

Neerajakshamunu  ne Dasalulku,

Neeketi  vavuluDelpave.

Anupallavi

Oh Lord with lotus like eyes, please tell me,

What type of relation was  there between .

You and your devotees, earlier.

Charanam

Manaminchukaina neeku  Doshaleka po-.

Yina   Vainamemi  , Punya roopamaa,

Deenarakshakasritha manava  san-

Thana   Gana lola  , Thyagarajunutha.

Charanam

What  is the reason  for you not showing  even a little,

Love towards me, OH lord with the blessed form,

Who protects those who are oppressed,

Oh Lord , to whom the entire humanity,

Moves for support, oh Lord who likes music,

And is prayed   to by Thyagaraja.