Nava Graha Krithis - II [Moon]

Nava Graha Krithis - II [Moon]
Chandram Bhaja Manasa
By Muthuswami Deekshithar
Translated by P. R. Ramachander

Raga Asaveri
Thala Chathurashra mathya

Pallavi
Chandram bhaja manasa, sadhu hrudaya sadrusham

Anupallavi

Indhradhi loka paleditha tharesam,
Indhum Shodasa kala dharam nisakaram,
Indhira sahodharam, sudha kara manisam.

Charanam

Shankara mouli vibhooshanam, Sheetha kiranam,
Chathur bhujam, madana cchathram, kshapaakaram,
Venkatesa nayanam, viran mano jananam,
Vidhum, Kumudha mithram, vidhi Guru Guha vakthrum,
Sasngam, gheeshpathi sapaa anugraha pathram,
Sarad chandrika dhavala prakasa gathram,
Kankana Keyura hara makutadhi dharam,
Pankaja ripum, Rohini Priya kara chathuram.

English Translation

Pallavi
Oh mind, sing about the moon,
Who is like the heart of the holy ones.

Anupallavi

The Lord of stars worshipped by Indra and others,
He who waters the earth, he who has sixteen phases, he who makes night,
He who is the brother of Goddess Lakshmi, he who is rich in nectar.

Charanam

He who decorates the head of Lord Shiva, He who has cool rays,
He who has four hands, He who is the umbrella of the love God, He who makes night,
He who is the eye of Venkatesa, He who was born out of mind of God,
He who is moon, He who is friend of night lotus, the face of Guru Guha,
He who has mark of rabbit, He who was cursed and blessed by Jupiter,
He who has the body that produces the brilliance of autumn moon,
He who wears bangles, armlets, garland and crown,
He who is the enemy of Lotus, and he who is clever and dear of Rohini.