Prahladha Bhakthi Vijayam -act4

Prahladha  Bhakthi vijayam(contd)

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

                 Act 4. Lord Hari offers boons and Prahladha wants only devotion to his feet.

  (  Lord Hari who had    come before Prahladha is greatly pleased. He   blessed Prahladha and requested him to ask for any boons. Prahladha replied to him that when Lord who was    like the wish giving tree    was himself present before him, Where was the need to have another    twig of grass. He  asked only being able to serve the feet of Lord Hari  ,.. Lord Hari in turns blessed Prahladha    becoming    greatly pleased with him.)

    Prahladha on   seeing Hari started praying to him   and the Lord wanted to show the world the greatness   of his devotee  .Lord Hari felt that  it was   interesting to converse   with those  who appreciate  . He wanted to give salvation to Prahladha   but he wanted the other  pious people    to understand the greatness of the soul of Prahladha and he spoke the following words to Prahladha .

“I am the God who is above all and has all. I would like to fulfill all    your desires and so ask any number   of boons that  you want from me  .” Prahladha  then replied”Oh Lord I was enjoying thegreat sight of yours. Are you trying to distract me  , by putting a twig in the   sweet drink which I am drinking now.Suppose I started asking   for you useless thinks  , my mind would  never get satisfied. So please do not grant me    any boons but please do protect me  . “ saying this  Prahladha sang the     following Krithi.

 18.Nannu brovakanu  vidavanuraa   Rama

(Prahladha says   that he will compel Lord Hari to protect him.)

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam  Sankarabharanam

Thalam TRiputa

Pallavi

Nannu brovakanu  vidavanuraa   Rama

Pallavi

Unless   you protect me , I would not leave you , Rama

Charanam

1.Kasunu  vedhukaga  ganna   rathnamu reethi,

Dosamu   dolagimba   dorikidhivi   Gaani

Charanam

1.Just like getting a gem when searching for a coin,

I have got you for getting all my defects removed.

2.Ambali   thinu vela  amrutha   mabbina reethi,

Dumburu   sannutha   dorikidhivi gani

2.Just like  while drinking gruel  , getting nectar ,

Oh Lord   who was praised by Dumburu , I have got you.

3.Cheyyalasina vela  theppa   dorikina reethi ,

Ayya  napaliti   kamarithivi gaani

3.Oh Lord   like a getting a boat when hands have lost their strength,

 You have come    and sat near me.

4.Aada poyina   theertha   meduraina  reethi,

Needu  jodu leni   ishtudavaithivi 

4.Just like the sacred water  to which I was going to take bath,

Coming before me   you who are matchless  have become my friend.

5.Sikku bove vela   cheeralabbinna   reethi  ,

Okkimaa   intiki   vachithivi gaani

5.Just like getting a Sari when my self respect was  about to go,

You yourself have come out  and have come to my house.

6.  Aagama nigama   chayartha  mu neevani  ,

Thyagaraja nutha   dalasi yunnanu   Rama

6.I have decided that   you are the meaning of Vedas and Sastras,

Oh Rama who is worshipped   by Thyagaraja.

   Lord Hari  was greatly pleased     and wanted     to test him further  and told him, “Oh Prahladha , devotees like you are   very rare and that   is why , I love you     too much. If later people ask you , what did you get by seeing me and  suppose you reply , nothing, would not those  people    start laughing at me, This    would affect   my fame   as the boon giver. So you have to ask for some boons and accept them.” Prahladha was    greatly confused   and Lord   Hari  sings the following Krithi.

19.Adugu varamula nichedhanu

(God replies to Prahladha)

By

Saint  Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam  AArabhi

Thalam  CHapu

Pallavi

Adugu varamula nichedhanu

Pallavi

I would give you all the boons that   you ask.

Anupallavi

Adugadugu  nine  dalachusunaanu ,

Adbuthamaina  bhkthiki   sokkinaanu

Anupallavi

For every second I have been only thinking about you,

And I have become  completely  attracted by your devotion.

Charanam

1.Dhana  kanakamulu  yennaina neeku,

Dara puthrulu  saogasaina   indla,

Chanuvuna   nosagudhu  samsayamela,

Thanuvu   chikkaganela   , Dhanava  bala.

1.However much you ask wealth and Gold , I would give you,

However much you want wife and children I would give you,

Do not have any doubt in that, Oh son of a Rakshasa,

Do not become thin    sorrowing    for   these.

2.Akrama danujula  gotti  nee,

Yapadalanu   dala metti,,

Vikramamuna  bahu vigyadhigaa , vidhi-,

Chakradhula  battamula   nosakedhanu.

2,After destroying the    Rakshasas who do evil deeds  ,

I would remove all the dangers  which are   coming to you  ,

And make your valour and fame   spread everywhere,

And also give you the  position of Undra   or Brahma

3.Vaaji  gajandho  likamulu   neeku,

Varamaina   mani bhooshanamulu  ,

Rajika   nosagaka  rava   thalalenu   vara,

 Thyagarajapthuda  nenu.

3.I who am the friend of Thyagaraja ,

Would not waste   even in a minute  ,

For giving you with joy horses, elephants  ,

Palanquins  ,  auspicious gems  and ornaments.

     When the lord was singing like this the sages  like SAnaka      say that   attachment to pleasures   arise because   of illusion. Prhladhe could not bear the    worlds of cheating and  illusion   of the Lord Hari. And he tells the lord that  , he was one who never forgets the devotion to the sacred    feet of  Lord Hari and says that Lord Hari himself is the  ornament    to his mind and sings the  following Krithi.

20.Varija nayana   nee vadanu nenu

(Prahladha says he does not want material things)

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam  Kedaragaula

Thalam Aadhi

Pallavi

Varija nayana   nee vadanu nenu,

Varija nayana brovu

Pallavi

Oh Lotus eyed one  , I am yours  m

And so lotus eyed one protect me.

Anupallavi

 SAreku maayaa   sagarmandhu ,

Neraka  munikedu   nemamu  lethu

Anupallavi

I do  not have any intention of ,

Getting drowned   in the ocean of illusion.

Charanam

1.Dhana kanakamulanu   Dhara  puthrulu   gai-

Koni  maravanu   ravithanayuda gaanu

Charanam

1,I am son of Sun God to   take wealth   , gold ,

 Wife and sons  and then forget you.

2.Vaji radhamulanu   varamu Gaikoni  ,

Rajula   nadasu  partha  Raju nayb Gathu.

2.I am not Arjuna to take from you  , horses,

Chariots and others and use them to fight with  other kings.

3.Nee japamulu  nava nidhulow  Thyaga-

Raja vinitha   durasala  dagalathu.

3.Oh Lord who is being saluted by Thyagaraja  ,

Since chanting your name is equal to nine   types of wealth  ,

I would not get involved    in evil desires.

   Prahladha then asks the lord, “what is the    use of the pleasures of the world to me and I am not interested   in asking any boons  .Please   protect me . “ Then Prahladha described to the Lord his extreme detachment to pleasures  and says that   he  understood that the  God was    tempting him and wants to   keep his firm decision not     to  ask for any boons . He then sings    the following Krithi, whixh details his wants     from the Lord.

21.Thanalone  Dhyaninchi

(Prahladha   then prays  the  lord  and tells him what  he wants.)

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam  Deva Gandhari

Thalam  Aadhi

Pallavi

Thanalone  Dhyaninchi,

Than mayame  gavaleraa

Pallavi

I want to meditate   on you ,

And become one   with you  .

Anupallavi

Thana  guhalo  thaanudedu,

THavunu   theliyagavaleraa

Anupallavi

I would like to know   the place  that you hide,

In the   cave called  my mind.

Charanam

1.Nee marma ma  akshaname   nichayamai thelusunraa

Charanam

1.Immediately at that time  I would definitely come to know

2.Yenanu  mayaavela   nevanko   theliyadhuraa

2.  At that time I would not  know the illusion where the “I”  has gone.

3.Tholi karmame  balamu  thoya koodadhu  vidhiki

3. The past Karma is very strong  and we  cannot find fault  with Brahma

4.Prakruthi swabhavamulu   prajwalinchusu nunda

4. The natural     tendencies     would be   shining greatly

5.Lakshyamu jeyaru   madhilo  lakshantharamulakaina

5 I  would not bother about it  in my  mind about,

One hundred thousand road blocks that may occur

6.Mringina kallaku   ruchula   melu  ghanevaarevaru

6.To the half closed  eyes who is there to see ,

The  richness of the    taste  objects .

7.Bhoothamulaidhunu   neevu   poraa   jeyugannavu

7.You would be  engaged in rolling the    five elements,

8.Niravadhi  chayyapai   neevu nithyananda  mununnavu

8. You  would you  be in the state of eternal bliss   on the bed  of serpent

9.Sri Thyagarajuni   chapatti  rakhinchedhavu

9.You are holding the   hand of Thyagaraja and are  protecting him.

        The Lord replies, “I would give what is desired by you as t you are  one who is detached from the senses. I would not even appear before those devotees who call me with a view to ask    for pleasures    in this world as well as  in heaven. But I do want  you to rule     your kingdom  . So go and live peacefully     and live in your city. I want  you to ask me further boons. “Prahladha feels   upset  and sad  and  sad and  asked the lord, “Oh Lord , please do not chat me by promising more  and more boons  “ Lord Hari   once again smiled in a deceitful manner    at his  devotee who was crying   and spoke.”Ypu are one who has complete control over   your five senses and have a mind which is not agitated and so I have    to  give you more boons.. I have a long way to go and I want to give any special boon which no body has got  . So please ask.” The upset Prahladha      sings the   following Krithi   and asks yhe Lord “Why this decirt towards  me?”

22.Oh Rama, Rama   Sarvonnatha 

(Prahladha    feels sad of the deceit  of lord   Rama)

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam  Naga Gandhari

Thalam Chapu

Pallavi

Oh Rama, Rama   Sarvonnatha   nee kipu-

Do ravanchana  yelaraa  karunakara

Pallavi

Oh Ram,a , top most of all. Oh merciful one.

Why   this partiality   now?

Charanam

1.Veda siramulella  nadaranatho  nee-

Vai   daivamani   nammaga   nammithi.

Charanam

1.The Upanishads  with support believed,

That you are  the God and I also believed in it.

2.Peddalaina  vari  yoddhane sathyamu  .

Kaddhani  nammithini  sammathini

2.I believed that truth would shine among

Great elders with all   my heart.

3.Bandhu rathnaaa  dhayasindhu  neevani  sathya,

SAndhuda  vanu kontini  , rammantini

3.Oh best among relatives, ocean of mercy , Believing,

That you are  the guardian of truth , I wanted you to come.

4.Bharathu  charya  sahacharunitho nindaaraa,

Garagusu  balikithive  gasithive

4.Did you not talk in detail about   to your companion Lakshmana  ,

With a melting heart  about his conduct  and thus protected him.

5,SAthimatalu   sadhaa  gabijooche  vini  sam-

Mathini  gowgalinchina   Shubanana

5.Hearing  always about the news of your virtuous wife   ,

From Hanuman , OH lord who has an auspicious face ,

Did you not whole heartedly   embrace  him.

6,Munu  bhaktha kotulu  Goniyaada   neevu,

Varala   brochinathi  ledhaa  mariyaadhaa

6.In earlier days  when crores of your devotees  sang  your praises,

Did you  not protect all of them  ? Is it proper for you  not to do that now?

7. Yi  jagathini  THyagarajuni  Brochuda  ,

Kee jala  mika thalanu   nee velanu.

7.I cannot tolerate   the tricks you are playing,

Not to protect  Thyagaraja   in this world.

     Prahladha who heard the words of Hari    signaling   his intention to go  away  becomes agitated      and spoke    to Lord Hari like this, “Did I do great and difficult  penance  to get a wife or wealth or kingdom or power to subdue an enemy  ?  Oh Lord you are my only refuge. How can I bear to see you go away from  here.” He then prays  Lord Rama   further   and requests him to destroy all his   sorrow and prays him further   by singing this Krithi.

23,Sri Rama  , jayarama Srungara  Rama

(Prahladha   requests the God to destroy all his   sorrow)

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam  Madhyamavathi

 Thalam Aadhi

Pallavi

Sri Rama  , jayarama Srungara  Rama,

Oh Rama  , Oh victorious Rama , Oh sensuous   Rama

Charanam

1.Garavamuna   brovu  Karuna samudhra

Charanam

!, Oh ocean of mercy which protects  with great concern

2.Naaloni   jail neekela  thosadhuraa

2.Why is it that  you are not understanding my sorrow

3.Manasichi   naathonu  Mattade  dhepudu

3.When are you going to talk with me heart to heart

4.Thala neevela  nika jalama Sri Rama

4.I cannot tolerate this, Is this your trick?

5. Balimini  valachithe   chalama  Oh Rama

5.Are you angry with me thinking this  is forced  devotion.

6.Yi soukhya   mee bhagya  mendhaina   galathaa

6.Can  this  pleasant life and luck  be obtained any where else

7.japamemo  thapamemo  aparadhamemo

7.I do not know what is chanting and what is penance. Is  this  an offence?

8.Pankaja nayana  , naa  kumkuma neeve

8.Oh lotus eyed one , My luck is yourself only

9.Avanijadhipa  naa sogasevaridhe   Rama

9.Oh Lord of Sita , who is responsible for my beauty?

10.Neevu nimishamu  leni bavuka mele

10.Without you for a minute, What is the need of this fortune?

11.Thoshimpa konnalu  dochune  Rama

11. Oh Rama when will you make up your mind to make me happy?

12.Yella saukhyamulu  manasolladhe Rama

12.Oh Rama my mind then will not search for all pleasures

13.Payagaa   menu  sakhamayeno   Rama

13.Without getting you , have I become half of myself?

14.Yiyantha   meechandha  mendhaina galadhaa

14. Is this beauty and greatness   found any where  else?

15.Koorchu vethalarchu  kadatherchuve   Rama

15, Please   pardon me , destroy my sorrows and   save me.

16.Mikkili mrokki  che  jikkithi Rama

16.Oh Rama by saluting you greatly  , I became yours

17.Rajillu   Thyagarajadhi vinutha

17.Oh Shining  Lord praised  by Thyagaraja

    After This Prahladha experienced the    divine joy  and felt peaceful    and courageous  and realizes that  when God himself  is there before him, where   was the need to sorrow  or worry further  . He  sings the following Krithi.

24.Saraseeruha nayana   nee Kadakshi me

(Prahladha says just a look from the lord is sufficient .)

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated  by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam  Bilahari

Thalam   CHapu

Pallavi

Saraseeruha nayana   nee Kadakshi me,

Chalu sajjana jeevana

Pallavi

Oh Lotus eyed one  , your glance  is sufficient ,

For me , Oh Lord who is the support  of good people

Charanam

1.Meenamarba kula  kaminchi  kannatlu  ,

Dhana  mee Lankanu   dhaya joochi natlu

Charanam

1.Look at me like a fish seeing its babies  and  the cool way,

You looked at Lanka   before giving to Vibheeshana

2.SAdhu  sangathi   nenu salpinayatla ,

Madhurya bhojana  madu jesinatlu

2.Look at me ilike my getting the company of good people,

And as if I have   eaten sweet food.

3.Dhana kanakamulelladagiliniyatlu ,

Dhinamu   durasulu   jelaginayatlu

3.Look at me just like I god   gold and wealth,

And as if    I have left out  all my evil  desires .

4.Simhasanamuna   jelaginayatla  

Brahmendra pattanubhava  mandhinatla

4. Look at me just like I sat   in the throne  ,

And I have experienced the  position of Brahma and Indra.

5.Nalugokka  padhi  bhuvana  melinatla,

Kalugu  kulamulella  gata therinatla

5. Look at me just like I ruled all the fourteen worlds ,

And as if all my clan members   have got salvation

6.Rajeeva bhava nutha  , Ramaneeya charitha  ,

Rajillu   Sri Thyagarajaadhi vinutha

6.Oh Lord worshipped by Lord Brahma  who has a pretty story,

And one who is praised by the shining  Thyagaraja   and others.

     On hearing his sincere appeal   spoken with devotion and Bhakthi   , the Lord Harei was glad and spoke as    follows.”Oh pure one  , Suppose I am always with you  , what would you like to do  ?If you tell me  , I would grant all those boons  .” Prhaldha was moved by the offer of the lord and with a choked voice     told him, “ I would like to be always with you and   do service to you, adorn you with beautiful jwellary and offer you several   fragrant  scents” and sang the following Krithi.

25.Vaddha yundedhe bahu melu

(Prahladha says  that  It would be sufficient if the God   is near him.
By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam  Varali

Thalam Chapu

Pallavi

Vaddha yundedhe bahu melu

Varijaksha

Pallavi 

Your being very near to me is great,

Oh Lotus eyed one

Anupallavi

Addhambu  momugala  ranga ,

Anupama  mohananga

Anupallavi

Oh lord like   a mirror like face ,Oh matchless handsome one

Charanam

1,Bangara poola   boojinthu ,

Baagugaa   ninnu sevinthu  ,

SRungainchi   kelagalindhu  ,

Cheri  ninnaradinthu

Charanam

1.I would  worship you with golden flowers,

And I would serve    you extremely well,

I would decorate you and hug you,

And I would move near and   worship you.

2.Mungalane  natiyinthu  ,

Mudhu matala   delinthu  ,

SAngeethamu  vinupinthu  ,

SAreney santhoshinthu.

2.I  would dance before you  ,

I would    speak dear words before you,

I would make you hear    songs,

And I would attain great joy.

3.SAthamathrama   neeyenthu  ,

JIthanmu gaani bodhendhu ,

THatharamu  deerchu kondhu,

Thyagaraja  sulabudanadhu.

3.Oh Lord who is the truth which lives in everything,

My mind would   no go any where else except near you,

I  would satiate   my hunger    for you  , and say,

You are   the one who was obtained easily by Thyagaraja.

     Lord Hari listened to Prahladha and understood his true devotion to him  and   spoke like this to him. “I have kept on my lap   and blessed you with all that you want   and removed all the   doubts in the mind of Devas  , In what other way should  I show my kindness   to you?” Prahladha told him that unless he does continuous service by worship, decoration and offer  , his mind   would not  be satisfied  “ and sings the following Krithi .

26.Theerunaa naloni  Dugdha

(Prahladha asks hari whether his anguish would come to an end)

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam  SAveri

Thalam  Jampa

Pallavi

THeerunaa naloni  Dugdha

Pallavi

Would the anxiety in my mind   ever end

Anupallavi

SAramou  nee Pada saarasamu   nadhu hrudha-

Yara vinadhamuna betti kattukoka.

Anupallavi

Unless   I keep  your lotus like feet  ,

On my heart and tie  it there/

Charanam

1Kamma vilthuni kanna  kanthi  galigina hare,

Mummaru  palannamu   bujimba betti ,

Kammanividem bosagi kadu rathnamula  merayu,

THamma  padi kenu batti  thnibudu   niluvakanu.

Charanam

1.Oh lustrous Hari who gave    birth to cupid,

 Unless I offer    you   three times milk rice,

Offer you sweet thamboola   and stand before  ,

You  holding  a spittoon  which is  studded with high quality gems.

2.Anudhinamu  needhu  [adabjamu;a   nothusunu  .

Kanakamayamou   surati  karamunidi   visari,

Ghanamains  phanithalpamuna   nunji  padusunu  ,

Ganulara   sevinchi  kalamula  gadabakanu.

2.Unless I daily massage   your divine feet ,

Fan you holding a fan  which is golden,

Make you li down on the high quality bed of serpent,

Sing before you   and see you to my eyes satisfaction  ,

And spent my time.

3.Rajathi Raja    sura raja vanditha pada ,

Sri Janaki Ramana   srungara  jaladhe  ,

Rajadharudagu  Thyagaraja  poojithudanusu  ,

RAjillu   nee keerthi   rajigaa  bogadakanu

3.Oh king of kings  , whose feet is worshipped by  Indra  ,

Consort of Janaki , ocean of charm  ,

Till I  praise you,  who is  shining  ,being   worshipped  ,

By Thyagaraja wearing a crescent   to my heart’s content

      Then Prahladha addressed   the Lord Again   requested him never to leave him  and Lord Hari spoke    to him as follows.”I have blessed you as  one of my great devotees and there is no devotee of mine who is as great as you.” Hearing this  Prahladha thinking it was the proper time    made   the following request “Please bless  me with true devotion to you like the  king of elephants and the blessed Garuda,” Lord Hari who could understand the mind  of Prahladha    spoke as follows., “When I want to make you as my equal , why this  boon of making you my slave . Ask me any other boon except that  .”

    The sanaka and other sages then told ,  “Prahladha has become a Guru to his own master  ..”And Prahladha   replied   Lord Hari as   follows , “ Is is it not true that   all four  types of wealth   were attained by my penance?  Please   grant me   pure devotion to you, because  I will only serve you. Oh Lord   I do not  have any attachment to Dharma  and I do not want any wealth, Let things happen   due to my past Karma , The only   boon that I need is great devotion to your feet  .  Oh Lord Who carried the Mandhara mountain on your back why are you chiding me . Are you trying to test me further ?Is  It fair on your part?. Please  raise me up to be your devotee”. After    this with a heavy heart     Prahladha   again asked God why he is angry with him, by using this Kriti,

27. Ramabhi Rama  Raghurama , Oh Rama

(Prahladha again asks god,  why he is  angry  with him)

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam Saveri

Thalam   Jampa

Pallavi

Ramabhi Rama  Raghurama , Oh Rama

Pallavi

Oh Rama, Oh mind stealing Rama  , Oh Raghu Rama , Oh Rama

Anupallavi

Thamasamulela  Sita mano Ramana

Anupallavi

Why this anger , Oh Lord who steals the mind of Sita

Charanam

1Pagajeyutela naa pala   neethu,

Vagalela   vida jalavu  , Gajebdra pala

Charanam

1.Why are you showing all your enmity on me?

Would you  not leave your cheating nature,

 Oh Lord who saved  the king of elephants .

2. Nee sommu  nenaduga  ledhu  nindu ,

MOsamou  parapanchamandasa lethu

2.Iam not asking for your property  and I do not ,

Like   this worls which only gives disappointment

3.AAsa neeyeda thanaku  podhu  nija,

Dhasa  rakshaka  ninu vinaa   gathiledhu

3.I would never lose my  love towards you ,

Oh lord who protects his true devotees  ,

I do not have any  protection except   you .

4.Nee sari samana   mevarilalo   Rama,

Neeraja dalaksha  chikkithiraa nee vala lo

4.Oh Rama , there  is no one who is equal to you,

Oh Lord with eyes like lotus petal, I have been caught   in your net.

5.Kallalaadani theliyaleraane,

Vallaneramugani   nay neeku veraa

5.I do not know that you are a cheater, You are ,

Though  you think  that I am a wrong one,

Am I  in any way   different from you  ?

6.Sripathe nanu  maruvadagunaa , idhi ,

Papame gaani  yedabhaya manasagunaa

6.Oh consort of Lakshmi  , Is it just for you to forget me,

Though this is my old Karma , would my mind  allow me to forget you?

7.Aajanubahu karameeera, Sri thyaga-

Rajuni   bhavabdhi   datinchi  parameera

7.Oh Lord whose hands touches his thight  , please give me your hand ,

And give me a boon that    this Thyagaraja  would cross the ocean of  Samsara

   Hearing these  Lord Hari wanted to know  about the  path of Bhakthi as enunciated   by Prahladha. Prahladha says that he would not    like to show devotion to any other God except  Hari. He further told that his mind  is  completely    immersed in you  . He then sang this Krithi  welcoming kindness  on the part of Hari.

28.Dhaya rani  , Dhaya rani  , Dasaradhi   Rama

(Prahladha  is elated   that Rama is becoming kind .and expresses his happy  mind)

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P,R.Ramachander

Ragam Mohana

Thalam    Aadhi

Pallavi

Dhaya rani  , Dhaya rani  , Dasaradhi   Rama

Pallavi

Let kindness come, let kindness come  ,

Oh son of Dasaratha  , Oh Rama

Charanam

1.Vivarimpadaramaa  Raghu veera aanandamu?

Charanam

1.Oh  hero of Raghu clan , is it possible   to describe , this  joy?

2.Dalachithe   menella  pulakarincheni  Rama

2.When I think about hairs stand erect all over  my body, Rama

3,Kanugonnanandamai  kanneru  nindedini

3.Due   to the happiness in seeing you  , the tears  are flowing.

4.AAsinchu vela  jagamantha   thrunamaiyeni

4.Due to my love towards you , this world has become a mere twig

5,Charana kelagili vela   chelaka  mai marecheni

5,When I  hug your divine feet, I  am forgetting myself completely

6.Chetha nundaga  naadhu  chinthalu   tholigeni

6.When you are  near  me , I forget all my worries

7,Marma heenula  gooda  karma Mana   naiyeni

7.i thing it is my Karma that  I am joining with people   ,

Who do not know your secret.

8.Thanakai   sri Ramavathara  mathithivo?

8.Have you taken  this incarnation of Rama    for my sake

9.Navanti Dasula   bri=ova   vedalithivo

9.Have you  started only   protect devotees like me

10.Moodu  moorthula   kadhi  moolamu   neeve Rama

10.Oh Rama , you are   basic root  of all the trinity of Gods

11.Sri Thyagarajuni   chelikadu neeve Rama

11. You are also   the closest friend of Sri Thyagaraja

  Lord Hari then wanted    to know the mind of  Prahladha , He told   him that he is  not responsible for his  mental   sufferings   and he asks him whether   he knew    that heart of God melts on sufferings of the   devotee. He requests    Prahladha to explain his mind fully in such a way that   all people   can understand it  . Then Prahladha realizing that    there is no other option explains his  inner most thoughts  to Hari. Then Prahladha praises  Lord Hari in various ways and   sings the following song:-

29,Dhaya  seyavatyya   sadaya   Ramachandra

(Prahladha   requests him to bless    him with joy).

BY

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam  Yadhu kula kambhoji

Thalam Aadhi

Pallavi

Dhaya  seyavayya   sadaya   Ramachandra

Pallavi

Oh Ramachandra, immediately show me your mercy

Anupallavi

Dhayanu konchamaina  naadu  ,

DAlasuchunna   Sita sukhamu

Anupallavi

Grant me  a little of that kindness,

Which is a small portion of kindness ,

Shown by    you to Lady Sita.

Charanam

1,Kshithi nadhula   rakayu  , sam-

mAthi leka  Sri Saketha ,

Pathi radeyana vacchunanina ,

SAthiki   galgina yanandamu

Charanam

1.Give me that   happiness  Of Sita , which she got

When she Got the answer  “He would come”,

When she became sad  and asked, “Why has the king,

Of Saketha  not come so far?”

2.Cheliyaro   navale  nathi, naku,

Galaremo   raledhani  jail,

Thelisi  mrokku koni vela ,

Balimini  nedhuraina   Sukamu

2. Give me that  pleasure  when you appeared there suddenly,

When Sita was asking her girl  friends, “Oh friends , To my lord,

How many ladies are there like me?And still he has not come”

Making  her friend pitying  on  her after    understanding her sorrow.

3.KOnchemi  rioopamaa  villu,

Vancha  koodaka   pono  yani  ,

Yenchi jail   jandhamenu,

Banji  kanipincha katla.

3,Please show  your grace to me ,

Like when you showed your  Viswa roopa(mega form),

To Sita  when she was worrying  thinking that  you who were ,

Looking  like a boy would not be    able to bend that  Bow.

4.Yettivarikaina   dorachu,

Natti janakaqjanu   bottu

Katti  karamu battu vela,

Kanthaku nna  sukhamu thanaku

4.Grant me that pleasure    that   you gave ,

To Sita    when you held her   hands  tightly  ,

When you got married    to her  ,,

Though it was extremely difficult ,

For  any one    to get married   to her.

 5.KOrina varalanu  nay nee-

Reethi brothunani sapha-,

Varalaku  deliya   jeyu  ,

Dhari   Thyagarajanuku.

5.Please make  the people of world ,

Understand   how you   would protect  ,

All those who surrendered to you  ,

And shower your grace on this Thyagaraja

  Prahladha requests Hari   with  the same type of devotion that   Sita had  on him  . He says that  if what Sage Narada    has taught him properly   he should not deceive   him. Then Prahladha fell at the feet of Lord Hari and felt as if   a son is saluting his mother . Then the sages blessed Prahladha   and that    he had become similar to one who has crossed    the ocean if Samsara  . Lord Hari also realized that  Prahladha   was totally immersed in devotion to him. Then the Lord lifted Prahladha and kept  him on his  lap  and then hugged him.Then Lord Hari told him that he argued    with him only to know his mind.   And then the Lord blessed him in all ways. Prahladha then worshipped him

Prahladha Bhkthi vijayam-Act 5

Prahladha  Bhakthi vijayam(contd)

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

                           Act 5. After Making Prahladha happy  Lord Hari returns

       Prahladha    is immersed in great joy but later  when Lord Hari returns , he is again  greatly upset.  Lord Hari and Goddess Lakshmi  again return to bless Prahladha . Prahladha becomes extrewmely happy and invites Lord Hari to his Home.Lord Brahma, Narada, sages, Devas  , Indra as well as the king of ocean return to witness     this scene and the    Drama comes to an end .

  

30.Ananandamananda mayenu 

   (Prahladha   tells how he became happy , recounting the old disappointments)

By

Sage  Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam   BHairavi

 Thalam  Aadhi

Pallavi

Ananandamananda mayenu   brah-

Mananda  , NIthyananda   Sadananda  para

Paiiavi

I became  greatly joyous  , which is divine joy,

Perennial   joy and ever lasting joy.

Charanam

1.Sri Rama   ne dhanyudaithini   , yananda ,

Neeradhilo   needha naithini   Rama,

SAreku   nee vadani   peru  kalganithini

Charanam

1.Oh Rama , I have become   blessed   and have become,

One swimming in the ocean of joy   because  ,

I have got the name that   I am always   ,

One  belonging    you.

2.AAnati   modhalu   ninne  vedithi  dushta,

Manavula  chelimi  veedithi naa ,

Manamu   needu   baramanusu   ney  delisithi

2. From that   day onwards  , I only requested  you ,

I completely left of the company of bad people  ,

And I believed that my self respect is   your responsibility.

3. Papamulaku   bhayamandhi  thihruth ,

THapamu   lella   jalla   jesithi  Rama ,

Nee Padamu  luramuna nunchi   poojinchanaithi.

3.I started   getting scared of sins  ,, I stifled,

The pain in the mind and I kept   your,

Divine feet in my mind   and worshipped them.

4.Kaliki  yaasala  rosinaaramu   yi,

Kaliki  brathuku  nama saramu   itlu  ,

Paliki paliki   tholagi bhaya  vicharamu  .

4.I got rid of desire for  ladies as In this Kali age ,

Only your name is the foundation   of life  ,

And I have to tell this again and again ,

And  I have to get freedom from sorrow.

5,  Ilalo  sukhamu  lemayenu   ande  ,

Kalakanna bhagayamu  reethayenu   ninnu,

Golisi   dhyaninchini   thelisi  konti  nee mayanu

5,  The pleasures  of this world   became ,

Like the wealth    that comes  in dreams.

I saluted you   and meditated on you  ,

And understood   this magic.

6.Neeyanthamunu  gani  sokkithi   yeda  ,

Bayani  premachetha   jikkithi naa  ,

Prayamulella   nee palu  chesi   mrokkithi.

6. Getting attracted  by your   beauty ,

I fell  in love  with no parting with you,

And I  offered all my time to you  and saluted you.

7, Naluvakai nanu nindrukainanu   Chandra  ,

Kalanu   darinchuvani  kainanu  Rama,

THalachi nadhella   jappa   daramaa notiki   radhu.

7.Would it be possible    for the four headed Brahma ,

Indra    and Lord Shiva   who wears   the crescent of moon,

To tell every thought of the mind by their toungue?

8.Anyamugaa  jooda  dochenaa   ganuka,

Dhanyaohamani  palka   yochana  moor-,

Dhanyulaina  bhakthanudhvaandha  virochanaa

8.Did you want to see   me as an outsider ?

If not   I would  consider  myself as lucky one,

Oh Sun . who removes the darkness  of the best among devotees?

9. Rajasa gunamunu   maanithi Rama,

Nee japamunu madhi boonithi THyaga-,

Raju chesina   punya rasiyani   yenchithi.

9. I have left away the   nature of Rakshasas,

And in my mind I   started    chanting your chant,

And decided   that you are the result of,

The collection of blessed deeds   done by Thyagaraja.

       Lord Hari     tells Prahladha that he has to depart and Prahladha     tries to dissuade   him  by singing    this Krithi.

31.Nannu vidichi  kadalaguraa

(Prahladha    describes his state  and request God not to go from there.)

BY

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam   Reethibaula

Thalam Chapu

Pallavi

Nannu vidichi  kadalaguraa,

 RAmayya   vadalakuraa

Pallavi

Do not move away   from me ,

Oh Lord Rama ,  do not leave me

Anupallavi

Ninnu  baasi   yara nimisha  morvanuraa

Anupallavi

I cannot go away even for half a minute from you.

Charanam

1.Tharamuganu  yenda  vela   kalpa,

THaru  needa  dorikinatlaaya   yivela.

Charanam

1.It was like getting a shadow  of Karpaga tree,

 When the sun is burning with unbearable heat,

2.Abdhilo  munigi swasamanu  batti ,

AAni  muthyamu  gannatlaya  , sri Ramana

2.Oh consort of Lakshmi , it was like  finding,

The best  pearl after going down in the sea and holding our breath.

3.Vasudhanu  khananamu  chesi  , dhana,

Banda   mabbina reethi  kanugondi dasi

3.I   found you, similar to digging  ,

The earth and finding    the treasure

4.Vadalu dagiluyunna  vela  koppa  ,

Vada kandlu gurisi  natlaaya   yi vela

4.It was like getting a rain   of hailstones,

When the son was shining    very harshly

5.Baguga  nannelu   koraa  vara,

THyagarajanutha   yithanavu   needheraa.

5.Please accept me properly as   the body,

Of this Thyagaraja   is a thing belonging to you.

        Again    Prahladha explains to the Lord how much he would suffer    by his going away   by this Krithi.

32.Andhundagane   vega  vachedha

(Prahladha   tells how he will suffer  if the God does not come as promised.)

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated  by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam  Panthuvarali

Thalam Triputa

Pallavi

Andhundagane   vega  vachedhananiu  naa pai  ,

Nana betti poraa.

Pallavi

Assure with a oath on me  that you would come back  ,

Without living there  itself.

Anupallavi

Mandaradhara  nee vapthulalo   goodi  ,

Marachithe   yemi   sethune  , Oh Raghava.

Anupallavi

Oh Raghava  who lifted the Mandhara If you join  ,

With your friends   and forget  me  , what will  I do.

Charanam

1,Kanavalennu   vela   lekunna ganneru,

Kaluvagaa   parune  ,

Ina kulladhipa   neevu  ranu thamasamaithe  ,

Nillu  vakiliyelane  Oh Raghava

Charanam

1.At the time   when  I desire to see you ,

If you are not there my tears flow  like a   canal,

Oh Lord of the clan of sun, , if there is delay in your coming ,

All my secrets   would   become public.

2.Nirupamananda   sayyapai   lekunte  ,

Nimishamu   yuga melane ,

Paramathma   neevu  gaanaka  bramasina vela,

Parulu  navvuda kelane , OH Raghava.

2.If you are not there  in the matchless bed  ,

Of my joyful heart , every second looks like an eon,

Oh divine God , if you disappear without trace,

It would lead others   to laugh   at me.

3.Parama bhakthiyu naa prayamulellaa dhanujula,

Palugaa  bonerane ,

Varadha  Sri Thyagarajarchitha   padayuga,

Varidhi  mundharane  oh Raghava  .

3. Should my life and devotion become a waste,

Going to the Rakshasas, Oh Lord who gives  boons ,

Oh Lord whose   feet is worshipped  by Thyagaraja,

Please come without staying opposite to the ocean.

   Lord Hari goes away and Prahladha laments about      his state   of sorrow in this Krithi.

33.Yemani   vegindhu   ne Sri Rama

(Prahladha is sad that the God has deserted him.)

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam  Huseini

Thalam Aadhi

Pallavi

Yemani   vegindhu   ne Sri Rama, Rama

Pallavi

Oh Sri Rama, Rama ,  how will I  express my sorrow

Anupallavi

Emani   vegindu  nenthani   sairinthu  ,

Naa muddhu   devudu   nanu  basaanayyayyo

Anupallavi

Alas , in what way can I tolerate , my pretty God,

Has gone   far away from me.

Charanam

1.Palinchi, lalinchi  palumaru  gowkilinchi ,

Thelinchi   nanu  paradesi seya   doseno

Chranam

1,After looking after me  , several times fondling me  ,

Hugging  me and consoling me  , how could he make me a beggar(outsider?)?

2.Aadina muchada   nadantharangamu   ninda  ,

Needu   ledhaniyunti  nindhaka   sarivarilo

2. When his nectar like words   filled my heart,

I had been proud  thinking there is none like me.

3.Yedabayaka  Thyagaraju  nelu   sRi Harini  dholli  ,

Badalika  larchi   naa chai  battinathi   thalachasu.

3. That Hari who rules   over that  Thyagraja without let off,

Had earlier  removed my tiresomeness  and held my hand,

   The   lament of sorrow    of Prahladha    continues in  yet another Krithi 

34.Yentha papinaithi   nemi   seyudhu haa

(Prahladha  is upset that Hari went away after seeing him.)

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam   Gaulipanthu

Thalam Chapu

Pallavi

Yentha papinaithi   nemi   seyudhu haa,

Yelaagu   thaludhu ne   Oh Rama

Pallavi

What a great sinner  I am  ?What shall I do?

How will be able to bear it?

Anupallavi

Antha dukhamulanu  deerchu   harini joochi  ,

Yenthavarainanu  baya   sahinthure?

Anupallavi

After seeing that Hari who destroys  all sorrow,

How can anyone  tolerate parting with him?

Charanam

1.Machikato  dhanu  muchatadi mosa,

Buchi  yecha   madhi  vacheno  katakataa

Charanam

1.After talking with me   nice words with great love,

How did your mind allow   you to cause  sorrow to me, alas.

2.AAsa minchi  yayasa badanu  vidhi,

Vrasunaa  naa mudhu    vesuni  ganame

2.Has fate written my head   that  I should become upset,

Due to great love , if not why  is it   that I am,

Sorrowing not able to see  my pretty God?

3.Seva jeyude  jeevanamani   yunti  ,

Daivamaa   naa pali  bhagya mitlayene .

3.I have decided that  my duty in life is only   to do service,

Oh God  , how is it my luck turned like this?

4.Rajillu  Sri Thyagaraju   tha bonguchu  ,

Poojinchu   Sri Raghu  rajindhu   lenandhu

4.Due to that Raghu Raja   who is   worshipped  ,

By the lustrous Thyagaraja  with an ebbing mind not being here ,

How great a sinner   I have become.

    Prahladha is greatly upset . He tells God that    he should come whenever     he summons him

35.Oh Jagannatha   yanu  ne   bilichidhe

(Prahladha asks god, can you not come   when I call you?)

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated  by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam  Kedara gaula

Thalam  Aadhi

Pallavi

Oh Jagannatha   yanu  ne   bilichidhe

No yani ra raddhaa?

Pallavi

When I call you Oh ,Lord of universe,

Cannot you come saying  “oh”

Anupallavi

Rajeeva nayana  , Rakhendu vadana  ,

Rajillu   sita ramani   hrud sadana

Anupallavi

Oh Lord with lotus like eyes  and a full moon face,

Oh  Lord who  lives in the heart of the  lustrous  Sita

Charanam

1.Idhi  vela gathi  yika thala bodhu,

Mdhini   neevegaani   mari gathiledhu

Charanam

1.Is this not the time ? I cannot tolerate  any further ,

In my mind except you  , I do not have any other  go

2.Yiravondha   raka   inka parakaa,

Dora neeveyani   thopika   gaka

2. Is there  so much indifference in you to come?

 Is my thought  that  you are  the God , an illusion?

3.Lalinchu   Raja   ravi koti thejaa  ,

Leelavathara   palitha Thyagaraja

3.Oh king whom I fondled , Oh Lord   who shines like crores of sun,

Who has taken incarnation as a sport   and who take care of  Thyagaraja

     Prahladha requests all others who are there to inform him , if they see   Lord Hari anywhere in this Krithi

36.Chelimini jalakakshu gande

(Prahladha requests  others to inform him, if they   see Hari)

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated  by

P.R,Ramachander

Ragam   Yadhu kula Kambhoji

 Thalam Aadhi

Pallavi

Chelimini jalakakshu gande,

Chepparayya   meeru

Pallavi

With love  if you happen to see  the lotus eyed one ,

Please     inform me

Anupallavi

Palumaru  mrokkedhanu   dhayatho ,

Balukarayaa   yentho.

Anupallavi

I am saluting you several times, with kindness,

Do tell me  please

Charanam

1.Chara chapamu karamunanidi ,

Merayunnayya   yentho  ,

Karuna rasamu nindina  ,

Kannulayya

Charanam

1.He holds   the bow and arrow in his hands ,

And his eyes   are  full of  emotion of  mercy.

2,Jooda jooda   manasu  karage ,

Sumukhudayya   bhakthula ,

Jada  thelisi  matalade  ,

Janudayya.

2. He has a swewt face  which melts the mind on again and again seeing it,

He is an expert in taking to devotees    after  knowing their mind.

3.SRungaruni  basi menu ,

CHikkenayya  Hari ,

Chengada munne   naamathi ,

Chikkenayya

3,After parting with that pretty  one  I have  gone down ,

And even before that   my mind has been caught  with him.

4,Naaloni   jalini  balka ,

Jalanayya Hari ,

Meelo  mere   thelisi   marma ,

Miyyarayya.

4,I would not able to describe the sorrow within me,

Please  understand it in your mind and tell me yourself.

5.THayagaraja sakudani  ,

Dalathurayya   meeru ,

Baguga  nayanga  larppu ,

Baparayya

5. I think that   he is a friend of Thyagaraja  ,

And so take mercy on me   and remove my sorrow,.

     Then   Prahladha   Calls the God and requests  the Lord to protect him. He also reasons out why this    is needed .

37.Pahi Kalyanarama , pavana guna Rama

(Prahladha  requests God to protect him  and tells why.)

By

Saint  Thyagaraja

Translated  by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam  Kapi

Thalam Aadhi

Pallavi

Pahi Kalyanarama , pavana guna Rama

Pallavi

Protect , oh auspicious Rama , the Rama of divinely pure qualities

Charanam

1.Naa jeevadharamu  , naa shubhakaramu

Charanam

1.My basis for life , the do gooder  to me.

2.Naa nomu balamu  , Naa menu balamu

2.The strength of my penance , the strength of my body

3.Naa vamsa dhanamu  , Naa itho Dhanamu

3,My  family wealth  , my five auspicious wealth.

4.Naa  chitha anandamu  , naa sukha kandhamu

4.My joy of the mind  . My giver  of  pleasure

5.Nathu santhoshamu   naa mudhu veshamu

5.My happiness  , my  pleasant form

6.Naa manoharamu  , nathu sringaramu

6.The stealer of my mind , the  treasure of my prettiness

7.Naapali bhagyamu   , naathu vairagyamu

7.The luck that protects me , my   steadfastness

8.Naathu jeevanamu  , naathu youvanamu

8.My life, my youth

9.AAgama saramu  , asura dhooramu

9.Essence of Vedas , My  distance from Asuras

10.Mullokadaramu  , muthyala haramu

10. The  support for three worlds , the pearl necklace

11. Devadhi daivamu  , durjana   bhavamu

11. The God of gods  , one who destroys evil people

12.Paramaina Brahmamu  , Papebha simhamu

12.The divine God  , A lion to  the elephant of sins

13.Ithi nirvikalpamu  , easwara  janmamu

13.one who is different  , the form of God

14,Ithi sarvonnathamu  , yithi mayatheethamu

14. Tallest  of everything  , One which is beyond   illusion

15,Sagara gupthamu  , Thyagarajapthamu

15.One who hides in the ocean  and a friend of Thyagaraja

       The God comes along with Mahalakshmi     and Prahladha requests them to visit his  home.

 38. Ra ra maa yinti daka  Raghu veera

(Prahladha requests God to stay with him in his home)

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam   Asaveri

Thalam  DEsadhi

Pallavi

Ra ra maa yinti daka  Raghu

Veera Sukumara   mrokkera

Pallavi

Oh hero of   Raghu clan come,

TO our home  , Oh pretty one,  I salute you.

Anupallavi

Rara Dasaratha kumara  nannelu  ,

KOraa  thala leraa  Rama

Anupallavi

Come , come son of Dasaratha , accept me,

I cannot tolerate now.

Charanam

1.Korina  korkkulu   konasagakane  ,

Neeraja nayana nee  darini gani  ve-

Sari thigani   sadhu janavana,

Savari  vedali  sami   nedaina

Charanam

1.Oh lotus eyed one m, even before ,

My requests were fulfilled  ,

Seeing you go in your own way ,

I felt sad  and at least now ,

Start  from there   and come here.

2.Broddhuna  lesi  punyamu thodi ,

Buddhulu  cheppi  brothuvu gani  ,

Mudhugaru  nee  momunu  joochuchu ,

Vaddha  nilisi  varamu poojinchedha

2.You are getting up early in the morning,

Give me  advices and protect me   but I want,

To be near you   seeing your  milk dripping face and worship you.

3.Dikku  neevanusu  delisi  nanu brova,

Grakkuna   ravu   karunanu   neeche  ,

Jikkiyunna   dhella   marathuraa  yika ,

Sri  THyagarajuna bhagyamaa.

3. Though you realize that you are my protection,

Would you not come with kindness   to save me,

Have you forgotten that  I am now one with you,

Oh luck   of Thyagaraja

     To witness this great scene   Lord Brahma   comes   there. This is described   in the next Krithi.

39.Kamala bhavudu   vedale   ganugonare

( The description of the    coming  of Lord Brahma)

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam  Kalyani

Thalam Chapu

Pallavi

Kamala bhavudu   vedale   ganugonare

Pallavi

Please see the coming  of Lord Brahma born in a lotus

Anupallavi

Vimala hrudayamuna   vishnuni   dalachusu

Anupallavi

Meditating in his pure heart    that  Lord Vishnu

Charanan

1, Dandamu batti  kamandalamunu   booni  ,

KOndaduchunu  Kodanda Banini jooda

Charanam

1.Holding the staff  in his hand, carrying the water  pot,

And praising he who holds   the Kodanda  , he is coming  to see him

2.SAreku  Hari nama saramu   groluchu  ,

Dheerudu  neeradhi   theeramunaku  nedu

2.Always chanting    the name of Lord Hari ,

That bold one is coming by the shore of the sea.

3.AAjanubahudu   , yamarendra vinuthudu,

Rajeevakshuni   Thyagaraja nuthuni   jooda

3, He s coming   to see   The one with long hands  ,

Who is worshipped by Indra  ,

Who    has lotus eyes and  is praised by Thyagaraja.

     Devendra the   king of Devas    comes     to witness   that event and that is described    in this Krithi.

40.Dorakunaa   yani surala

(Description of coming   of Devendra)

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam   Thodi

 Thalam Roopakam

Pallavi

Dorakunaa   yani surala

Dora   vedalenu ganare

Pallavi

See the king of Devas coming ,

Shouting “ Will I get it?”

Anupallavi

Karaku bangaru  valve   gatti   sommulu betti  ,

Hari seva  ganulara  nandaranga munanu  gana.

Anupallavi

Wearing  dress of very pure gold  , wearing ornaments,

He is coming to  serve  Hari   within his mind.

Charanam

1.Ghanamaina   harinama Ghana   monarinchi

Januvunanu   hariseva   salpa  nevvarikaina

Charanam

1.Singing the the auspicious songs of Hari,

And shouting , Would any one   get a chance ,

To do service    to Lord Hari with love,

2.Nedu   dhana  , nomu bala   meedarenani   Harini,

Badusunu   manasara   vedusunu   sevimpa.

2. Saying that  I got the   result of penance ,

And then singing the praise   of Hari ,

And  making requests    with all his heart.

3.Taka mukhuda  vanijaa   ramanitho   jela gaga ,

Poojinchu   Sri Thyagaraja   sannuthuni   Ghana

3.To see and  worship the   moon faced  Hari along with ,

The daughter of earth, who is praised  by Thyagaraja

        Prahladha    requests   The devas   to shower      the    flowers on Sri Ramachandra

 41.Challare Ramachandru nee pai

(Prahladha  requests us to rain   flowers on God Ramachandra)

By

Saint  Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam  Aahiri

Thalam Chapu

Pallavi

Challare Ramachandru nee pai poola

Pallavi

Please shower flowers  on  Ramachandra

Charanam

1.Sompaina  manasutho nimpaina bangaru ,

Gambalatho  manchi  champakamulanu

Charanam

1.With a fulfilled mind, using a basket of gold  ,

Shower the    well scented   Champaka flowers

2.Pamaramulu   maani nemamuthonu ra-,

Maa manoharu nee pai ni Thamara  poola

2. Leaving out  evil acts  , following correct procedure,

Shower lotus    flowers   on the consort of Lakshmi

3.Yi jagathini   deva poojarhamou poola ,

Rajilo  metaina   jaji    sumamulu

3.Shower on him the Jathi   the very good   flowers ,

Which are  most appropriate  in this world to  worship Gods.

4.Amitha parakrama   dhyumani  kularnava,

Vimala chandruni pai  haruthkumudha   sumamula

4.On  the   clear born in the ocean of clan of the Sun,

Who is of matchless valour   shower  your lotus like hearts

5.Daatha vinuthudaina   Sitapathi pai  ni,

Chethulatho  parijatha sumamula

5,On the consort of Sita   who is prayed BY Brahma,

Shower hands full of Parijatha  flowers

6.Yennarani   janana  maranamulu  lehunda ,

Manasara   Thyagarajanuthunipaini  poola

For avoiding innumerable birth death cycles  ,

Shower flowers  on The God worshipped by Thyagaraja

    Prahladha assures Lord Hari he has left off the Rajasa     trait   and is keeping on chanting   the Lord’s name   and in great ecstasy he   wishes auspiciousness   to the  God in this krithi.

42.Nee Nama  roopamulaku   nithya jaya mangalam

(The author  is  wishing auspiciousness   to the lord)

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam SAurashtram

Thalam  Aadhi

Pallavi

Nee Nama  roopamulaku   nithya jaya mangalam

Pallavi Daily victorious auspiciousness  to your name and form

Charanam

1.Pavamana suthudu  battu padaravinda mulaku

Charanam

1.To your lotus like fet  caught   by   the son of wind God

2.Pankajakshi   nelakonna  yanga yugamuku

2.To the lap on which  the lotus eyed   Sita   sits

3.Nava mukthaharamula  natiyinche   yuramunaku

3. To the chest on which   necklaces of quality pearls move about

4.Nalinari   geru  chirunavvugala  momunaku

4. To the face decorated by a small smile , which beats the moon in beauty

5.Prahladha  Naradhadhi   bhakthulu   pogaduchunde

6.  Rajeeva  Nayyana   THyagraja  vinuthamina

5-6 ,Oh lotus eyed one who is  praised   by  Prahladha,

Narada  and other devotees, to your name and fame,

Praised  by Thyagaraja

       The  sun God comes to be  present in the   auspicious occasion  . It is described in this Krithi.

43.Varamaina   nethrothsavamunu   ganugona

(Thyagaraja   describes how sun God   comes   to see the scene,)

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam   Paraju

Thalam Chapu

Pallavi

Varamaina   nethrothsavamunu   ganugona

Darani vedale  Choodare

Pallavi

 To see this auspicious    festival to the eyes,

See  the   coming  of the sun God.

Anupallavi

Daranu  vidheendhrulu  kasamaramula ,

Nirugadalanu   meraya .

Nirathamunanu  gaganamuna   suralachethi  ,

Virula vana  kuriya

Anupallavi

Ito see the scene  in the earth where Lord Brahma   and Indra  ,

Are  fanning   him  and devas   showering  flowers without stop from the sky

Charanam

1.Prama bhagawatha   chayamulu  ,

Baguga   hari namamu    seya,

Duramuna   Prahlathudu   kani,

Karamuna   hari yani   thala poya

Charanam

1.With very great musical devotees  ,

Chanting the name  of “hari” and ,

Prahladha      with a booming voice,

And  with a melting heart, shouting Hari

2.Varidhi Raju   Narada   sanakadhhulu,

 SAreku  nuthiyimpaga,

Vaaramu   Sri Thyagaraja   varadhudalla ,

Varalani   brovaka

2.With king of ocean, sage   Narada and SAnaka,

Praying always , that Lord praised by  Thyagaraja,

Glancing  at him and saying, “I would protect  you.”

     The final song of auspiciousness     for the drama   is sung  by the poet.

44.Jaya mangalam  , nithya shubha mangalam

(The poet   ends the  opera with song of auspiciousness)

By

Saint Thyagaraja

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ragam  Mohana

Thalam Jampa

Pallavi

Jaya mangalam  , nithya shubha mangalam

Pallavi

Victory, auspiciousness , daily   pure auspiciousness.

Anupallavi

Mangalam, mangalam  maa Ramachandrunaku  ,

Mangalam, mangalam  Madhavanuku

Anupallavi

Auspiciousness , Auspiciousness  to our Ramachandra.

Auspiciousness, auspiciousness    to our Madhava

Charanam

1,Nija dasa palunaku  , nithya swaroopanuku  ,

Aja rudra  vinuthanuku , nagadharunaku

Charanam

1.To the God who protects his true devotes, who has an ever stable form,

Who is saluted by  Brahma and Shiva and who lifted    the mountain

2.Nithyamai, sathyamai   nirmalampaina  yaa-

Dithya kula  thilakunaku   dhherenakunu

2,To the greatest of  the   clan of the sun,

Who is truth , stable   and   stainless   and to the bold one.

      The poet tells us    the effect of  singing this     Drama.

45.   Phala sruthi

Sri Rama brahma  thanaya   thyagarajena nirmitham,

Prahladha Bhakthi   vijaya prabandham   bukthi mukthitham,

Ye  gayanthi   sadaa  bagthayaya   srunvanthi   sradhaya  ,

 Ye padanthi   sadaa  preethyaa   thesham   sarvaga  nasanam

Meaning

This  book composed  by Thyagaraja    the son of Sri  Rama Brahmam,

Called “Prahladha  Bhakthi vijayam”   is capable  of giving you ,.

Good life here and later  salvation . To those who always   sing this,

With devotion  or those who hear it with attention  ,

Or read   always    with liking    , all sins would be destroyed.