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"RAMA NINNU VINA" (Sankar&bharanam)
Rama! Idon’t see any one else but you who could
protect me. Ihave been regarding you at heart as my
father, mother, brother, and my very God and have been
seeing you in everything. Ihave been cherishing to you
deep devotion, which saves people and vouchsafes salva-
tion. This, Oh Lord of Lakshmi; I solemnly affirm in your
presence.
Great men in the past have worshipped you in the
Satvic way. By following that path, I have understood the
truth that you alone are the means with which to cross the
ocean of Samsára.
Worldly-minded people look at your true dovotees
with feelings of envy. They will ruin themselves if they
abuse you. You fulfil the desires of devotees. I have
accordingly approached you and sought your refuge.
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PALUKAVEMI PATITAPAVANA " (Arabhl)
Oh Redeemer of the fallen! How is it that you do not
talk to me, nor show me even a little of your grace, though
lendure any amount of distress, though I weep and cry
aloud, though 1 study much, though I meditate on you
much, though I serve you ardently, though I love you
much, though I earnestly entreat you to come, though 1
represent to you my condition, though I fix my mind in you,
though I offer worship to you, though 1 act in accordance
with your dictates, though 1 see you and sing in praise of
you, though I subdue my arrogance, though I instal you in
my heart, though I hold you fast, though I abuse you much,
though I keep myself always around you, though I take
shelter in your feet, though I speak and sing of you, though
I implore you much, though I praise you, though I desire
you fondly, though I take refuge in you, though I slander
you, though I fight with you much, though I understand you
well, though I gain wisdom, though I see you and get
enraptured, though I know the real significance of your
holy name, though I prostrate before you, though I allow
myself to get into your grip, though I pine for you much,
though I feel I am entirely yours ?
Oh Ocean of Mercy ! Come to me quickly.
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RAMA SITA RAMA” (Balahamsa)
Oh Sitä Rama! My mind feels as though snakes had
coiled round it. Pray, have mercy on me and take me by
the hand. Just as a chaste wife delights in serving her Lord,
my mind rejoices to celebrate your festivities. Pray get
them done by TyaAgardja and be happy. Just as a
creeper twines round Kalpa tree, my mind is inseparably
attached to you and will not leave you even for ages. This
is the nature of Advaitic realization, real detachment,
and salvation itself. This is the essence of the Vedas.
ANANDAMANANDAMAYENU ” (Bhairavi)
Oh Rama! By installing your holy feet in my heart
and meditating upon them, I have become blessed and am
enabled to swim in the ocean of Eternal and supreme Bliss.
From my early days, I have been praying to you. I have
abandoned the company of bad people; and 1 have resigned
myself and my honour to your care; I shudder at sins; and
I have set at rest all the flaming passions of my heart. I
have driven away sex desires and I have realized that the
only salvatton for human existance in this age lies in the
efficacy of your holy name. By constantly repeating this, I
have dispelled all worries. I have put down my Rajasic
tendencies. I have taken to your Japa in right earnest. 1
have found by discrimination that worldly comforts are as
fleeting as the wealth one comes across in à dream. I have
by prayer and meditation clearly understood the ways of
your May&. Ihave become enchanted by your beauty and
have been caught in your net by ceaseless love. I have
spent all my years in humble dedication to you: It is not
possible for either Brahma, Indra or Lord Siva to give
expression to what they actually realise. That experienca is
beyond words. I have no hesitation in saying that I am
blessed and it is the result of my accumulated merit. lam
sure you will not regard me as a stranger,
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DAYA JÜCHUTAKIDI VELARA " (Gànaváridhi)
‘Oh Destroyer of fears! This is the time to bless me
with your grace. I have sedulously carried out your behests
with all my heart and steadiness:
MANAVINI VINUMA " (Jaya Narayani)
Oh Repository of Supreme Mercy! Captivator of
Devotees’ hearts! Pray, listen to my appeal. This is no time
to forget me. Imbued with the intense desire to have your
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Darsan, I have banished evil thoughts from my mind and
“have been lovingly singing your glory. I have never enter-
tained thoughts which will be injurious to others, but only
those which do good to others.
RAMANANNU BROVARA" (Harikambhoii)
Oh Rama! Beloved ? the world! How is it that you,
who are reputed to abide lovingly in all beings from ant to
Trimürtis, do not come to protect me ? I have not borrowed
money and become indebted, to gain the approbation of
people, nor am I given to wrong ways out of haughtiness.
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RAGHUNANDANA RAJAMOHANA ” (Suddha Desi)
Oh Raghunandana of kingly charm who dwells in the
lotus-hearts of Parvati, Hanuman and Narada! Pray, cheer
up my mind. Have I not consistently regarded those pure
devotees, who instal you in their heartsand keep constantly
meditating upon you, as the greatest of beings, and have I
not been worshipping them wholeheartedly ? You alone
can remove my distress. I cannot bear it any longer.
SADHINCHENE " (Arabhi)
Oh mind! ??, Rama, belying the precepts he himself
inculcated for treading the righteous path, has carried out
what he wanted to and evaded coming to me, uttering
words as suited the occasion. He similarly subjected Devaki
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and Vasudéva to a number of trials. Without fulfilling the
heart's desires of the Gdpis, he taunted them. He
(Paramátman) would always make women pine and bow to
him. He would, posing himself as the child of Yasoda,
allow her to please herself by kissing him and would smile
at her.
Though he was a lover of devotees, an embodiment of
al virtues, and an eternally stainless one, when I was
eagerly expecting that he would free me from the troubles
of Kali age and when I was praying to him, chanting his
glorious names, he evaded me without protecting me.
He appreciated and lovingly accepted my worship as
being typical of a good devotee. He without coming to me,
merely advised me not to be put out and not to seek the
company of the godless brood and counselled patience in
times of tribulation.
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" CHEDE BUDDHI" " (51876)
Banish all evil mentality. Take care to see the really
charitable one. Oh Mind! Have you not heard the wise say
that each gets results according to his desires? Meditate
constantly on the Eternal Truth that Sri Vasudeva is every-
thing. i
VINAVE OMANASA " (Vivardhani)
Oh Mind! Listen to my appeal. 1 am making it clear
to you. Do not knowingly indulge in bad ways and get
ruined. These ways will not serve you. They won't bring
you the Lord's Grace. Do Dhy&na and Bhajana.
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MANASA SRI RAMUNI DAYALEKA " (Mararanjani)
Oh Mind! Why is this sudden disappearance of Sri
Rama's grace ? Have you raised an impregnable wall of
sins around me and spoiled all my efforts ? Have you turned
wicked and roamed about, hankering after other peoples’
women and wealth ? Have you tormented other souls ? Or
have you forgotten Sri Rama himself?
BHAJARE RAGHUVIRAM "" (Kalyani)
Have always in your mind Sri Rama, the conqueror of
Maya, and worship him.
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MANASA ETULORTUNE " (Malaya Marutam)
Oh unworthy,Mind ! How can I bear this? Pray, listen
to my counsel. Why are you heedless of my advice that
you should always spend your days in worshipping Sri
Rama, the ornament of the Solar Race, in all humility and,
that, instead of wasting time in associating with people
swayed by Hájasic and Tamasic tendencies, you should
follow the easy and profitable method to attain salvation,
which I have been urging on you ?
SAMAYAMU EMARAKE " (Kalgada)
Oh Mind! Do not be inattentive. This is just the time
for you to seek the company of the virtuous and the good
and enjoy thereby real happiness: This is the time for you
to overcome fear and learn the secret of Bhakti-Márga and
realise the immanence of the Lord, the Protector of the
holy and the pious.
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SRI RAMA RAMASRITULAMU GAMA“ (Sfveri) .
Oh Rama! Are we not your dependants? Do you see
any fault in us? Is it too heavy a task to protect us?
-Oh Mind! Listen to me, aim at and seek salvation.
Regard it as the best course. Know the secret and signi-
ficance of the various karmas.
Worldly men will assert that theirs is the only path.
Don't follow it and get deceived.
It is easy for me to move on the bsaten track, like the .
bull going round and round the oil crusher. Of what use
is such a course ?
While in that situation, don't give up principle and
iruth and be decieved.
There is no other way. See in solitude the Eternal One
and the Doer of all deeds. You will be redeemed of the
sins of your previous births and will be blessed with
happiness.
I am thinking of the Lord, but his. mind is somewhere
else —I don't know at whose instigation.
When I am praying to him, studying fully his disposition, -
he would neither look at me nor talk to me.
Could it be probable that my worship is tainted with
anger and miserliness ? Or, is the Lord testing me ?
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I will not give up devotion to the lotus feet of the All-
merciful One, nor give up hearing of him:
It is enough if I have a darsan of Sri Rama, whom I got
as the result of my worship in previous births—the con-
queror of desires, the model of rectitude and the embodi-
ment of all good qualities.
Why need anything else ?
I would ardently love the Lord Vishnu, adore his holy
name and conquer death.
With this victory I shall secure Ty&garàja's King of
Kings.
"ETULAINA BHAKTI” (Sama)
Oh Mind! Anyway try to have devotion to the feet of
Lord Vishnu without becoming attached to the illusory
Samsara.
Why should you have pride of learning ? Why should
you subject yourself to ignorance ? Why should you not
have the resolve promptly to enjoy the presence of the
Gem of the Solar Race in Ayodhya?
Are you ashamed to chant the name of Rama? Is it
improper to do so? You donotgivea reply. Are you
suffering from a wound in the mouth ? Will it bring you
glory, if you act up to the wishes of women ? Fool! Trust
not the body: It is but a water-bubble.
Wealth and enjoyments will be yours, if you associate
with genuine devotees. Meditate on TyAgaraja's saviour. It
is the remedy for the disease of Samsara.
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RAKSHA BETTARE " (Bhairavi)
Let us protect our Lord in whose bosom shines Lakshmi,
with the Victory charm.
Let us protect with prosperity-charm our Lord who
shines with the divine Siti as His spouse, our Lord who
appeared with mighty arms to protect Indra and other
Devas, our Lord who has his abode in the heart of music-
loving Ty&garája.
DASARATHI NI RUNAMU™ (1691)
Oh Rama! Is it possible for me to repay my debt to you?
To my heart's content you have made my glory shine in far-
off countries.
Realizing that secular poets, devoid of devotion, are
unable to grasp the important and real significance of your
Swartipa, you have come down to the world and blessed
Ty4&garaja, with the inspiration and the capacity to compose
divine songs that confer temporal and spiritual attainments.
KOLUVAI" (Bhairavi)
To get rid of the effects of our Pürva Karma, Oh
devotees, let us all go end have the darsana of Sri Rama,
in his court shining with Kódanda in hand. With attendant
paraphernalia and with the golden hued 9118 by His side,
He shines like moon with Rohini.
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“RAMA KATHA SUDHA" (Madhyamavati)
The drink of the nectar of the story of Rama, who had
come down to the Earth with Sita, Sowmitri, Bharata and
others, will secure for one a kingdom.
It will ensure for one, all the four purushárthas. It is
the abode of courage and bliss. It will serve him as a craft
to cross the burning ocean of Samsara. It will destroy all
sins.
" BLAVATARAM " (Mukhári)
For what purpose did you incarnate as Rima? Was it
to make war, Oh Rághava, or to rule over AyGdhy& ? Was
it to enable yogis to have your darsana, or to save people
who suffer from the disease of Samsâra? Was it to grant
boon to Ty&agar4ja who had made for you a garland of gems
of Kirtanas in various ragas ?
TAPPAGANE VACHCHUNA " (Suddha Bangala)
The moment the Lord's grace fails one, he will surely
be subjected to troubles. Bhajana done with the object of
gaining others approbation is bound also to bring one
trouble. Similar will be the result in the case of Bhajana
done for earning money, clothes, ornaments, provisions etc.
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PARALOKA SÁDHANAME" (Pürvakalyàni)
Sri Rama Bhajana conducted without the taint of lust,
greed, annoyance, anger, etc. is surely the means for
attaining salvation.
Such a Bhajana, which Tyàgarája himself does, wards
off fear, disease of rebirth, greed which is rampant in the
world and the attachment to family and relations.
SUGUNAMULE " (ChakravAkam)
Oh Raghuréma! Not knowing your wily ways and in
the fond hope that you yourself will will come here, I have
een singing the glory of your virtues. I am not conversant
with the practice of karmas nor with the Vedic lore, nor
Dhyana. Oh Lord of Lakshmi! Pray, forgive me.
SRIPATE NIPADA " (Nàgaswarávali)
Oh Sripati! Meditation on your holy feet is the very
life and way to salvation to the bright-hearted Tyágar&ja.
Iama forlorn being. Pray, remove my distress with
alfection. Have not Devas like Indra attained their status
by worshipping you ?
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"MARACHUVADANA “ (Kédara)
Can I ever forget you, the father of Madana? Oh
emerald-hued Rama! Don't think that I can. Unmindíul of
the cruel accusations of persons hostile to me, and even
though Lakshmi be in my side, shower your grace;
pe om ???.
SRÍ RAMA PADAMA“ (Amrta Vahini)
Oh Rama's blessed feet! It is enough if I secure your
grace. Come and make my mind your abode.
See above page 220
SANDEHAMUNU " (Rámapriyá)
Oh Rama! Pray, clear my doubt. Are your holy feet,
worshipped by Nanda, great, or are your elegant sandals
great ?
See above page 221
NIPADA PANKAJAMULE ” (????)
Oh Life of sages! I have always reposed implicit faith
in the lotus of your holy feet. You have broken the bow of
Parameswara to put down the arrogance of kings of the
earth.
See above page 483
“RARA SITÀ" (Hindóla Vasantam)
Oh Lotus-eyed one, do come before me and give me
a kiss. I shall hug you to my bosom, I shall dress you well
with golden clothes, beautify you with Kastüri Tilaka and
brilliant pearl necklace; I shall serve you with love and
regard, and shall affectionately sing to you with my mind
fixed on you. ` Who is there for me but you ?
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CHETULARA " (Kharaharapriy&)
I shall decorate you with my own hands so beautifully
as to elicit the admiration of even Brahma and other
devotees and enjoy the sight myself. You will have golden
anklets for your feet, high class golden clothes for your
dress; your tuft will be decorated with sweetesmelling
parijata flowers; your loins will have a girdle of golden
beads; your forehead will be bedecked with a pendant of
gems in the shape of the sun: your frontal tuft will be
encircled with precious pearls and your body besmeared
with sweet-scented sandal paste. So made up to my heart's
content, I shall kiss you and hug you to my bosom. Saras-
wati will come and fan you then. In that exaltation I shall
exclaim “ well-done ", " well-done ".
I shall thus cut asunder all my bondage.
HECHCHARIKAGA” (Yadukulakámbhóji)
Oh Ramachandra! Come! Come in state, duly
heralded |
You are yourself the father of Manmatha. Come with
your shining golden crown, precious ear-ornaments, with
the jingling of your anklets, to the delight of sages like
Sanaka.
Come with your pearl-necklaces dangling, with Brahma
. and Indra praising your glory, gently ascending the steps
set with precious stones, listening to the music of Vina.
Come with the singing parrot on the hand of your sister,
who has come to see you, with the celestial beings strewing
flowers at you, enabling Ty&gar&j to enjoy the grand and
gracious sight.
ARAGIMPAVE " (Todi)
Sri Rama! Pray drink this milk. Accept this offering of
butter and milk made holy by the touch of Sita, and the
delicious Chitrannam and cakes to cater for the six varieties
of tastes. Partake of them in company ‘with Sit&, brothers
and other Bhaktas.
VIDAMU SEYAVE™ (Kharaharapriy4)
Pray, accept the pánsupári and do not discard me.
Accept this with al] the spices, as from the hands of Sita
Devi, while Lakshmana, with all his royal dignity, holds the
gem-bedecked spittoon in hand.
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TULASI BILVA " (Kéd&ra Goula)
Pray, accept affectionately the worship and archana
of sweet-smelling Tulasi, Bilva, Malli and other flowers on
the various parts of your body, which Tyàgaraja does always
without worldly attachment.
TULASI DALAMULACHE " (5??1181606 Goula)
I have often and for long been cheerfully worshipping
the holy feet of the Lord, the Dharmátma, with Tulasi leaves
and occasionally with various sweet-smelling flowers.
DEVI SRI TULASAMMA" (Mayamalava Goula)
This is the time for you to bless me. Oh Redeemer!
Gods like Brahma and Indra have attained their greatness
by using you in their worship of the Lord.
Sankara, Vishnu and other deities will not accept any
offering which is not purified by you.
Without you, water will not be “Tirtha ", but mere
water.
Without you, Sri Hari could not be equally counter-
balanced.
Without you, the Lord would not merit the appellation
" Vanamàli". Whois your equal?
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SRÍ TULASAMMA MAYINTA" (Dévag&ndhar!)
Oh Mother Lovely Tulasi! Take your abode in my
house. Who is your equal in this world ? Come with the
Lord in hand, adorned with high class gold jewels, clad in
lace sarees, with graceful looks, and spelling prosperity.
Come, adorned with pearl-necklaces dangling on you
surrounded by damsels praising you, and by sages and
rulers of the globe in all directions praying to you, while
the Lord looks at you with love.
Oh Protector of Tyágaràja, I worship you with all
the sweet-scented flowers.
AMMA RAVAMMA" (Kalyani)
Oh Mother Tulasi! Pray come and protect me. I have
always reposed my faith in your blessed feet.
Knowing that You confer both temporal and spiritual
benefits, Sri Maha Vishnu does not part with you even in
his dreams.
In view of your soft body, of its fragrance and of your
glory, the Lord adorns his head with you.
TULASI JAGAT JANANI" (580?)
Oh Tulasi, mother of the universe, destroyer of
sins! No gods can equal youin steadfastness. Pray, prote
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me. Your holy feet are veritable paradise for Trivers,
Your body is the abode of all angels; over your head
shines all scriptures; and your praises are sung by
Tyágarája.
UPACHARAMULANU CHEKONAVAYYA” (Bhairavi)
Oh! Seshásayi! Pray, graciously accept my worship.
You who run the show of the Universe and fulfil the desires
of devotees, you alone deserve the emblems of royalty—
the golden umbrella bedecked with precious gems, the
chowries as brilliant as the moon of the Sarat season, with
golden hand1& shining like lightning and the fan of sweet--
smelling flowers.
LALI LALI YANI" (Harikambhoii)
Oh Vanamali! With profound affection, I rock you in
the swing addressing you as the Lord of Lords, King of
Kings. I deeply implant you in my heart; passionately
serve you, sing your praises and prostrate before you,
realising that Bhajana alone is the path to reach you.
etic ise,
UYYALA" (Nilàmbari)
Oh Sri Rama who has taken the form adored by
Tyagaraja! Pray, enjoy the swing in the gem-bedecked
hall with Brahma and other gods serving you, with
pure-minded sages meditating on you, with bhagavatas
and bewitching celestial women singing, and sages like
Narada praising your glories. You honour with your
benign look the congregation of the people learned in
Vedic lore and unfailingly bless those who have taken
shelter under you.
PATIKI HARATÍ " (Surati)
Offer Niràjana (Hárati) to our Lord - the Lord of the
universe, of sweet and mellowed speech — when he is seated
on the golden-hued Sesha, conversing with his consort Sita
Devi of radiant beauty.
Standing on either side, let ladies with charming faces
and shining ornaments offer the H&rati to the delight of
Devas and saints.
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LALI YUGAVE " (Nilàmbari)
Oh my God! Swing delightfully on the bed of
Adisesha along with your brothers and Sità. While she
offers you betel and nut for the chew, the kings of the earth
and Ty&àgarája adore you.
RAMA SRI RAMA" (Sankarabharanam)
Oh Sri Rama, enjoy the swing on the Adisesha and
bless me! I shall rock you singing. I shall worship you in
solitude and ever feel happy in your presence. I shall
offer you cream, butter and milk. I shal] spread jasmine
flowers for bed and give you tender betel leaves. Oh Ocean
of Mercy! Glance at me and place your feet on my bosom.
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PULA PANPU MIDA” (Ahiri)
Oh Perfect One! Pray, rest well on this bed of
jasmine flowers, after drinking honey and milk and chewing
delicious pawn and after blessing me. Smear your body well
with the sweet-smelling sandal paste and accept the bed
prepared according to Vedic injunction, with the satisfaction
that the worship of Tyàgarája is genuine.
SRI RAMA RAMA” (Gopikavasantam)
Oh Sri Rama! Pray, take your bed on this couch
of jasmine flowers! I have been constantly praying for
your advent. Come hand in hand with the goldenhued
Janaki who worships you with perfect devotion. Tyagaraja
will lovingly do püja to you.
MELUKOVAYYA" (Bhouli)
Oh Sita Rama! Pray, wake up to protect the universe!
Sages like Narada are singing your praises. Itis already
day-break. Rise to partake of butter and milk. Celestial
women are humbly praying for opportunity to serve you.
The lights lit by siddhas, which have been shining brilliantly
like precious stones, have become dimmed. Devas and
kings are waiting to worship you.
MELUKO DAYANIDHI" (SowrAshtram)
Oh Lord of Mercy! Rise! It is time for the sun to rise.
I am offering in a golden cup butter and milk. Pray, accept
them and bless me with your benign looks. Sages like
Narada, Devas, Brahma, and Lord Siva are waiting to pray
to and serve you. Kubéra and rulers of the globe in all
directions have come to learn statecraft from you.
KOLUVAMARE GADA "
I have indeed the privilege of a seva which is not
possible for.even Brahma, Saraswatl, Rukmini, Parvati, Sita
I would, after early ablutions, sing the
gunas ? the Lord with Tambüra and offer him milk to
appease His hunger.
at noon, I would give him a rose-water bath and offer
Him delicious dishes and pawn.
In the company of bhagavatas, I would ‘make Dipa-
rádhana to the accompaniment of melodious songs, lull him
to sleep in a bed of flowers and wake him up next morning.
ever memo
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LALI LÁLAYYA" (Kédara Gowla)
Oh Bestower of boons! Pray, accept my worship! You
are the prosperity that graces the houses of those who
repose faith in you. Is it a great thing for you to cast your
glance at me? Icannot part with you. Pray, protect me.
You are my family treasure.
I have decorated the brilliant mantapam and have
installed therein a beautiful golden bedstead overlaid with
jasmine flowers. Pray, rest on it I shall offer you.
Tàmbülam and I shall stroke your legs singing your
praises. The shamiana over the bedstead is also decorated
with flowers. While I offer you nazars and rock you, Brahma
and other devatas will enjoy the grand sight with delight.
In the midst of your elation at the ardent service of your
devotees, you are apt to forget me; pray, have mercy on
Tyagaraja and bless him !
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VANDANAMU RAGHUNANDANA" (508116)
Salutations to you, Oh Raghunandana who made the
sea fordable! Oh Fulfiller of devotees’ desires! Oh Giver
of Prosperity! Are you to hold disputations with me? Am
I a stranger to you? Do you seek pleasure in this? Oh
Indweller in the heart of Lakshmi! Is it a burden to bless
me? Is this a matter for bargain? Ihave heard of your
glory, have reposed my faith in you, have sought your
refuge and prayed for your presence. I will not run away
abandoning my purpose; 1 will not give up my devotion
to you; „Iam your own and will not beg of others. I pray
that you may come to me, accept my Tambilam and
bless me with boons and speak to me. Oh Rima
whose glories are sung by sages! Is this fair? Does
it bring you any benefit? Or, are you still feeling it deroga-
tory? Your name brings one prosperity, leads one always
on the right path and is the abode of Divinity. Oh Ocean of
Mercy who has made Ty&garAja's heart his home, come
quick !
DANDAMU BETTEDANURA " (Balahamsa)
Oh Garudhavàhana, having the Sun and tte Moon as
your eyes! Sesha Sayana! Lord of the Universe! I Salute
you. Have I reposed my faith in you for name and
fame and for the approbation of people ? All the people
of the place and the street (of Ty&gar&ja) are not of one
type and temperament. Pray, take me by the hand and.
lead me on the right path!
TAVA DASOHAM “ (Punnágavaràl)
Oh Son of Dasaratha !
I am your servant. I have been
Seeking you. Pray, protect me and listen to my appeal!
This is not the time to forget me.
Convinced that there is
no other God like you in the world, I have token refuge in
you.
UPACHARAMU JESEVARU" (Bhairavi)
Pray, do not forget me and refuse my services on the
ground that there are others to serve you. In the hope of
obtaining your grace, I have been singing your glory.
True, there is Anjaneya to keep safe watch at the gate, your
worthy brothers are assembled near you to do your bidding,
and there is Sita to cheer you when you are alone. You
may feel that there is no need for others.
BANTU RITI” (Hamsanidam)
Pray, vouchsafe to me that I may serve you as a4 true
Bervant who has completely subjugated lust, arrogance,
haughtiness and other evil qualities. To such a servant the
following are the insignia i—
Haripulated hair is his armour; the appellation, Rama
Bhakta, is the metal badge of his livery; Rama Namam is
is his sword.
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