DHIVYA NAAMA KEERTHANAMS

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DHIVYA NAAMA KEERTHANAMS

There are 86 keerthanams in this set

Information from sangeethapriya website.

Let us try to have translation/gist and a rendition by renowned vocalists for each keerthanam., one by one.
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1
abhimAnamu
AndAli
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2
balamu-kulamu
sAvEri
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3
bhajaramam
husEni
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4
BhajarE-raghuvIram
kalyANi
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5
brochevArevarE
SrIranjani
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6
daSharatha-nandana
asAveri
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7
dEnajanAvana
BhupAla
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8
dharanu-nIsari
varaLi
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9
DharmAtma
kEdAragouLa
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10
ennalu-nI-trova
kApi
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11
evarUrA-ninnuvinA
mOhana
ARI , MMI , Bombay-Sisters
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12
evaru-teliya
punnAgavarALi
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13
evaru-teliyaga
tOdi
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14
E-vidhamulanaina
ShankarABharaNa
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15
gandhamu
punnAgavarALi
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16
gatamOha
ShankarABharaNa
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17
hariyanuvAriki
tOdi
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18
indukA-I-tanu
mukhAri
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19
inkA-dayarAkuntE
nArAyanagouLa
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20
intakanna-delpa
sAvEri
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21
jaya-jaya-sItArAma
sAvEri
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22
jaya-jaya-SrI
mangalakaishiki
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23
karunAjaladhE
nAdanAmakriya
MSS
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24
kuvalayA-dala
nATakuranji
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25
mAmava-raghurAma
sAranga
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26
mAnasa-sancharE
punnAgavarALi
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27
maravaka-rA
devagAndhari
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28
mElu-mElu-rAma
sourAstra
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29
namO-namO
dEsige-tOdi
MLV
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30
nArAyanA-hari
yamunAkalyANi
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31
nAtha-brOvavE
Bhairavi
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32
O-rAma-O-rAma
Arabhi
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33
O-ramA-ramana
kEdAra
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34
pAhi-kalYana
punnAgavarALi
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35
pAhiMam-harE
sourAstra
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36
pAhimam-SrI-rAma
kApi
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37
pAhi-pAhi-dIna
sourAstra
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38
pAhi-paramAtma
varaLi
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39
pAhi-rAmachandra
ShankarABharaNa
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40
pAhi-rAmachandra
yadukula-kAmbhOji
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41
pAhi-rAma-dUta
vasantha-varaLi
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42
pahi-rAma-rAma
Kharahapriya
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43
pAhi-ramAramana
varaL
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44
pAlaya-SrI-raghu
devagAndhari ,
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45
palukavEmi
Arabhi
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46
parama-pAvana
panthuvarALi
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47
pari-pAlaya-dAsharathE
ShankarABharaNa
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48
pari-pAlaya-pari
rItigouLa
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49
raghunandana
kEdAragouLa
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50
rAmabhirAma
darbAr
MLV ,
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51
rAma-Eva-daivatam
balahamsa
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52
rAma-kODanDa-rAma
Bhairavi
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53
rAmanAmam-BhajarE
madhyamAvati
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54
rAma-ninnuvina
ShankarABharaNa
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55
rAmapahi-mEgha
kApi
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56
rAma-rAma-gOvinda
sourAstra
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57
rAma-rAma-krishna
gouLipantu
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58
ramA-ramana-rA-rA
ShankarABharaNa
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59
rAma-rAma-nIvAramu
Anandabhairavi
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60
rAma-rAma-rAma
yamunAkalyANi
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61
rAma-rAma-rAma
GhanTA
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62
rAma-rAma-rAma
kalyANi
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63
rAma-rAma-rAma
mOhana
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64
rAma-rAma-rAma
jenjUti
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65
rAma-rAma-rAma
husEni
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66
rAma-sItArAma
balahamsa
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67
tArAma
ShankarABharaNa
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68
rAmunimaravakavE
kEdAragouLa
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69
rA-rA-
aTANa
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70
rE-mAnasa-chintaya
tOdi
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71
sarvalOka
husEni
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72
sItAnayaka
rItigouLa
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73
sItApati-kAvavayya
ShankarABharaNa
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74
SrI-raghuvara
ShankarABharaNa
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75
SrI-rAmadAsa-dAsO
dhanyAsi
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76
SrI-rAma-jayarAma
yadukula-kAmbhOji
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77
SrI-rAma-rAma
pUrNachandrika
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78
SrI-rAma-rAma
sAvEri
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79
rAma-rAmASrItu
sAvEri
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80
SrI-rAma-SrI-rAma
sahanA
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81
Sri-rAma-SrI-rAma
varaLi
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82
sundara-dasaratha
kApi
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83
tava-dAsOham
punnAgavarALi
MSS
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84
tulasamma
devagAndhari
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85
varalIla-gAnalOla
nkarABharaNa
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86
vinayamunanu
sourAstra
Bombay-Sisters ,

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Balamu Kulamu-
Saveri -
Amrutha Venkatesh

https://youtu.be/TwiyRDk3pyA?si=Nkc1oHBPSB8ryc-2

"BALAMU KULAMU"

What is the use of mere bodily strength and high birth ?
As the inevitable result of Rama Bhakti, a man natuarlly
acquires all siddhis.
Crows and fish always dive into water: Can it be taken
as sacred morning ablution ?
Cranes keep their eyes shut. Is it divine meditation ?
Goats feed on patra (sacred leaves, Tulasi ete.) Is it
indicative of devout fast?
Birds soar high: Can they compare with the Sun and
‘the Moon?
If ordinary people in Sadhus’ garb happen to be in a
cave, can they be taken to ba really great sages ?
Can monkeys in the forest be taken as leading merito»
rious Vanavásam (hermit's life) ?
If beggars in the garb of Saivite devotees (Jangams) are
silent, can they bs taken as genuine Mounis?
If children go about uncovered, could they be taken as
Digambaras, Sadhus who have abandoned even clothing?
The devotion of the real Bhaktas of Sri Rama, the
saviour of Tyágarája, is acceptable to all people as a current
coin.

Ref
Thyagaraja keerthanams.
C.Ramanujachari

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kuvalaya daLa nayana
nATTakurinji

Maharajapuram Santhanam -

https://youtu.be/5fP0dau8g5c?si=ucr6Xi1m43AFusy5



KUVALAYA DALA NAYANA" (Natakuranji)

Oh Lotus-eyed one! Protect me. I have been passion-
ately loving you. Where am Ito go? I stand meditating
on your bewitching face and pining; but you won't look
at me. What virtue is this? Though knowing my mind
well, you have forgotten me, but still you pretend to be
remembering me. Is it due to fear of Kali (this iron
age) that you don’t come down to the Earth ? Or is it that
you are a God devoid of glory? I have been singing
constantly with all my heart that you are supreme among
Devas, I do not know other religions. I have done Bhajana
with a pining heart. I have positively given up the world
(and if you don't show your grace to me) will you not earn
the bad name of being meritless ? Give me wisdom, stand
by TyAgarAja and accept his worship.
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dEnajanAvana
BowLi
..
Sri Thyagaraja's Divya Naama Krithis
Deena Janavana|Varaleela Gana|

Bombay Sisters

https://youtu.be/gmytpL7_dMU?si=J-BiZfy5T5AR2EGj

Wonderful keertanam.

.

Meaning:
Saviour of the humble, Sri Rama, destroyer of Asuras, Lord of Garuda.
You incarnated as a fish.
Possessor of a pure mind, wielder of the KodanDa and bestower of boons.
You incarnated as a tortoise.
Spouse of Sri, who massages your body, ocean of mercy.
Didn't you assume the form of a mighty boar?
You have eyes like the lotus and are worshipped and praised by Indra.
You incarnated as Narasimha, half-man half-lion, long before you came as a human.
As one who responds to devotees you keep away from ignorant men.
Protector of Gajendra.
You protected the Devas as Vamana. Dispelling the darkness of the sins of your devotees, you are free from wordly attachment.
You are the gem of the Raghu race. You also incarnated as Parasurama. Father of Lava and Kusha. You are adept at conferring auspicious attributes and blessings.
As the son of Dasharatha you destroyed Ravana. Destroyer of the inequities of Kali. You are praised by Brahma.
You came down as Balarama, with a plough in hand.
You are dear to Siddhas. You are the possessor of a celebrated and spotless history.
You incarnated as Buddha. You were born as Sri Rama, a name capable of conferring victory, and then as Krishna, the charioteer of Arjuna. You are Hari, the dispeller of fear. You are Hayamukha, incarnating as Kalki to protect your cherished devotees. You are the source of all Vedas. You delight in reposing on Adisesha.

https://www.karnatik.com/c2264.shtml

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abhimAnamu
AndAli

a rare raagam

( may be spurious kruthi)
Abhimanamu Ledemi
Andali

Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna

https://youtu.be/i6g1-ahc8Kg?si=mGQMglYKGPr9zYPu

Don't you possess a little amount of love? Charity begins at home. Is it not? Oh Rama, shed your lethargy and show your love.
C 2 kalimiyunTE beTTukOrA krupakalugu nanuchu vEDinArA
kaluvaramulu vini rArA pOkalu neeku kaladani nEnerugalErA || If you possess wealth, let it be with you only. I implore for your grace. I am not aware of your mysterious ways.
C 3 rAju neevani namminAnu gajarAjunnavitamu vinnAnu rati
rAja dAsula vEDalEnu tyAgarAju neevADani pEru konnAnu || I believed that you are my king. I heard the story of Gajendra the king of elephants. I can't beg from characterless people. Tyagaraja earned a good name that he is yours.

Src.. sangeetha sudha

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NAMO NAMO RAGAVAYYA

Desiga Todi
--
M.L.VASANTHAKUMARI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0r0U1UrNXI


https://karnatik.com/c1813.shtml

Meaning:
Eternal salutations to Shri Raaghava, worshipped by sage Shuka. He is ever closely related to all who have none else to depend on, ocean of mercy that he is. He eliminates the sins of devotees as the sun dispels darkness. He is a patron of worthy poets. He grants the wishes of genuine devotees, just as the Kalpaka tree does. He is mentor of gods like Brahma, Shiva, and other celestials. He is concerned with the welfare of innocent and pious devotees. He is the destroyer of Raakshasaas. He is infinitely wise. He confers health, longevity, and prosperity on worthy followers. He lies on the snake AadisEsha and is fond of fresh butter. He is the sole witness of all that happens in the universe. With hands long and powerful like the trunk of a royal elephant, he flung the mighty Subaahu to the distant ocean by a single arrow. He is the protector of AadisEsha and Tyaagaraaja.
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Brochevarevare-
Sriranjani-

TN Seshagopalan

https://youtu.be/mZgENwLSwDY

--
BROCHUVAREVARE" (Sriranjani)

Who is there that will protect people with love like you?
Oh Raghupati! Lord oí the whole Universe, the best among
men !
Who would have, out of campassion, made a gift of
Lanka to Vibhishana and blessed him to the delight of
Devas as you did ?
Who would have killed Vali with one arrow and made
Sugriva the king ?
Who would have accompanied Viswümitra to see his
Yaga and killed there the cruel Rakshasas, like Máricha?
Who would have taken by the hand and protected
Tyágaràja who had been struggling, not knowing the
means by which to cross the ocean of Samsara ?
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ref
THYAGARAJA KEERTANAMS
C.RAMANUJACHARI

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Sri Thyagaraja’s
Divya Naama Krithis
Bombay Sisters
.
https://youtu.be/4KveF2vamGM?si=d8bQeB4gaCupUwnm

00:08​ Rama Kodhanda Rama
04:36​ Varaleela Gana
06:33​ Ra Ra Raghuveera
09:03​ Deena Janavana
16:23​ Balamu Kulamu
22:48​ Rama Rama Nivaramu
28:42​ Pahi Rama
36:43 ​ Namo Namo
41:29​ Vinayamunanu
45:27​ Thava daSogam
51:17​ Karuna Jaladae

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BHAJARE RAGHUVEERAM”
(Kalyilni)
-
BALA MURALIKRISHNA
BMK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCjrEiZ2guU

'-
Worship the hero of the Raghus. the king of kings who
has blessed Tyagaraja with boons; give up greed and
unworthy desires; do not indulge in slander of others;
and control your five senses, deeming worldly happiness
as nothing but poison. Understand that all things will
not serve your purpose, but go their own way,
knocking about hither and thither. Do not engage
yourself in other distracting work- Do not put on false
garbs to deceive Ihe world, like the proverbial tiger in
cow's skin. Abandon all mischievous pursuits. Let the
crossing of the ocean of Samsara be your sole aim. Take
delight in doing good deeds. Surrender all your actions to
the Lord. Join the company of true devotees and learn
the path of devotion. Flave always in your mind Sri Rama,
who is free from Maya» and worship him. Subjugate lust
and other inner enemies and achieve your purpose.
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src
Thyagaraja keerthanams
C.Ramanujachari

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Evarura-Ninnuvina-
Mohanam-
KV Narayanaswamy

https://youtu.be/NQ7fBsOAs7w?si=5Z6JpLnQMJlhivi9

Meaning:
Who else is there to protect us but you? O Guardian of sacrifices, Lord of SIta! A halo of festive grandeur ever characterizes you. How long am I to await your mercy? Can't you listen to my woes? Are you not the destroyer of Mura? Can't you talk to me compassionately? Is this of merit? Are you inimical towards me? Am I a stranger? Is it proper not to give me Darshana? Why this disregard towards me? Do you hate me? One with a face like the full moon, I loved only you. One adorned by men of repute, protect me. Lord of SrI! Destroyer of enemies! You are not aware of my desire. One worshipped by Shiva. Protector of celestials. Do you not have the time? Self-effulgent one. O King! Why this stiffness in you? I can bear it no longer. Why you play tricks on me? Why the hesitation to protect me? Are you not the Kalpaka tree, which grants all desires?

https://www.karnatik.com/c2328.shtml

[sam]

hariyanuvAriki
tOdi

Dr.Balamuralikrihna
.
https://youtu.be/duJwP0GEbw0?si=mB_MGefkvv6nbffT

HARI YANUVANI

Src.
Thyagaraja keerthanams
C.Ramanujachari

Who is equal to one who chants the name of Hari,
driving out of the mind various thoughts that arise, main-
taining steady devotion,
casting away discordant religious
differences,
earnestly longing and pining,
installing the holy feet of Lord Hari in the heart, regarding them as
coveted wealth as sage Suka and other great saints did,
treating as the snake's poison the company of those who do
not appreciate the happiness above mentioned, and treating
as real wealth conversation with genuine devotees and
getting transported to ecstacy on meditating on the names
of one adored by TyAgaraya.

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MELU MELU
(SowrAshtra)

Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna

https://youtu.be/aUWRDFjBcdM?si=Mf-vGlxr4wXZRIyJ
Oh Mind! the happiness that Rama Nima. gives to one is
positively higher than
the pleasure which a man of intense thirst derives on drink-
ing water,
the pleasure which a man of dire poverty derives on coming
by a treasure-chest,
the pleasure which people suffering from unbearable
drought derive when they get nectar-like water in
the well,
the pleasure which a helpless man in fright derives when
he acquires courage,
.the pleasure which a hungry man derives when he gets a
sumptuous feast
the pleasure which one derives in meditating upon Sri
Rama, the bestower of prosperity,
the pleasure which a man in an undesirable angry mood
derives when he calms down;
the pleasure which an utterly ignorant man derives when
he suddenly acquires proficiency in all branches
of knowledge,
the pleasure which a true devotee of Rama with proficiency
in music derives
the pleasure which peple, without associating with ignorant
secular-minded people, derive from spiritual experience,
the pleasure which one derives after a successful Vedantic
inquiry,
the bliss which one derives from realization of Nirguna Para-
Brahma,
the happiness which one derives from worship, free from
taint of RAjasic and Tamasic gunas, and
.
the happiness which was vouchsafed to Lord Siva. This
fact is testified to by Lord Siva himself and sages like
Valmiki, Parvati and Hanuman.
.
Ref.

Src.
Thyagaraja keerthanams
C.Ramanujachari

.

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Bhajaraamam Sathatham
Huseni
.
Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna

https://youtu.be/eaEIEaUFSbQ?si=8DALE70D_agv97ob

Meaning:
pallavi: O mind! Engage yourself constantly in the singing the glory of Rama.

He is the mime of all good things.
He is the sun, which dispels the darkness of ignorance.
He is praised by Shiva who was worshipped by Ravana, no less a person of the mighty Rakshasa king, with a hundred heads.
He is an inexhaustible treasure from which devotees can obtain whatever they desire.
He is the protector of the devotees, praised by Kapali-the Paramashiva, virtuous; one who prevailed as the God of death and destroyed the three Rakshasas who, roaming about in their flying fortresses, caused untold miseries to devas and sages.
He is beautiful and a warrior, prop of Tyagaraja, matchless wielder of His bow and arrows, Abode of the virtues.
He is the float, which enables devotees to cross this vale of sorrow.
Father of Brahma, intimate friend of Hanuman, Spouse of the revered Janaki.
He has the Sun and the Moon as his eyes, and He is intimate to Tyagaraja.

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karuNaa jaladE
Naadanaamakriya

MS Subbalakshmi

https://youtu.be/1gRlc7dm-Ac?si=qN9Ci9_sNw_svqAb

.Meaning:
O Ocean of Mercy, Shri Rama of charming face! the repository of excellent virtues! You are the whole Universe; how then could I blame it (i.e any part of it)?
The realization of true Bhaktas is in one way, while the method adopted by the people, who do not know the truth about you, is in another direction.
Will people lovingly chant your holy name and spend their time in meditating upon you?
Will people offer unto you the merit (Punya) they have acquired?
Will they understand your nature and live accordingly?
Will they heartily worship you and frequently meditate on you?
Will they pant for a direct darshana of you? Will they not gloat in joy even if they come into possession of the nine treasures?
Will they say and believe that you are immanent in all things and exult in realizing that they are identical with you yourself?
Will they get together, speaking of you among themselves? Will they see the Lord, the redeemer from Samsara?

https://www.karnatik.com/c1455.shtml

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rAma-kODanDa-rAma .

..Bhairavi/
huseini

Bombay Sisters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L0yzuh1CQE

ref
Thyagaraja keertanams
CRamanujachary

Rama! You are my only refuge: I worshipped you:
I am in your hands. Who is there equal to you? Cast a
side-glance atme: I am yours: Pray talk to me: Your
holy name alone is great: Your contemplation is enough
forme: Bless me, you are enough forme: A word from
you is a treasure to me. Songs about you are the only
songs. The path that leads to you only is the right path:
Whatever may happen, I will not leave you. Under no
circumstances can I think of anything else but you:
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[sam]

RAMABHIRAMA
(Saveri)

ML Vasanthakumari

https://youtu.be/-C1izzwFMJc?si=WTgrcR2ufIsE83i1

Oh Rama! Why do you tarry? Should you show all
enmity to me? You won't give up your tricks. I have not
asked you for your wealth. I have no desire for this world,
which is full of deceit. Oh Protector of Devotees! I have
not any other refuge than you. Who is there equal to you
in this world ? Iam caught in your net. I cannot give up
my desire for you. Does it befit you to forget me ? To forsake
me isa sin. Can you have the mind to doso? Give me your hand !
Take me across the ocean of Samsára and give me salvation.

[sam]

RAGHUNANDANA RAJAMOHANA
(Suddha Desi)
Abhishek Raghuram
https://youtu.be/LjKbpnOBC8U?si=vD8BFcdq0mIE-DQ3
Unknown
https://youtu.be/Q722r962k-A?si=8C-W2hpfQapQT95e

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.

[sam]

TAVA DAASOHAM

Punnagavarali
.
MS Subbulakshmi-

https://youtu.be/HX8la7XPTZU?si=JgkXw-GqVx06ZGy_


Gist

O Son of King daSaratha!
O Blessed soft spoken! O blemish-less! O Blessed Human incarnated!
O Lotus Eyed! O Supremely holy! O Benefactor of indra!
O Incomparable Hero!
O Wealth of Solar dynasty?
O Dark-blue hued like rain-cloud! O Protector of ascetics! O Wearer of pItAmbara!
O Lord extolled by Agamas! O Lord bereft of attachment! O Lord praised by this tyAgarAja!

I am Your servant.

I sought You.
Deign to govern me.

Please listen to my appeal.
Is this the time to forget me?

I declare that there is no God on this Earth like You; therefore,
I sought Your refuge.


I am Your servant.



http://thyagaraja-vaibhavam.blogspot.co ... -raga.html

[sam]

PAHI MAM HARE
Sourashtram

BALAMUYRALIKRUSHNA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTrn3Bjc9Zg

[sam]

NARAYANA HARI’
(Yamuna Kalyani)



src
THYAGARAJA KMEERTHANAMS
C.RAGAVACHARI

Oh Lord of Sita ! I do not rely on (wealth like) money
and horses which are transient. I shall certainly not beg of
rich men, flattering them with matchless (musical) composi¬
tions in their praise. I shall not frequent places which are
infested with greedy men who are possessed by the devils
of desire and attachment.

I am caught in your grip, of my own accord. I do not
know why you are persisting in your niggardliness. People
in this world do not stand the sight of others prospering.
It is not known whether this is due to their fate or to your
Mftya. They rush to despicable activities, but never
apply their mind to tasks which will uplift them. Why
associate with people who do not realize that everything

happens in this world according to one's own past karma ?
Vouchsafe that your holy name may always be on my lips.
Who else is there for me ? Oh RAghava ! Let me always seek
the company of those who delight in the glorious story of
Sri Ramachandra- Let my eyes be fixed upon your
refined beauty and my heart will be transported with joy.

[sam]

VINAYAMU KOUSIK
sourashtream

BOMBAY SISTERS(sangita kalaanidhis- Lalitha and Saroja)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYHfcBiJC9w

Gist

When shall I behold those holy feet –
which, humbly, went behind sage viSvAmitra?
which, afterwards, transformed stone into woman - ahalyA?
which broke Lord Siva’s heavy bow?
which were washed with milk by King janaka?


When shall I behold those hands –
which, lovingly, tied mangaLa sUtra to sItA?
which, angrily, seized the power of paraSu rAma’s bow?
which, having gone to the forest, slayed virAdha?
which, finding all those ascetics, bestowed to them freedom from fear?


When shall I behold that arrow/missle –
which, itself, protected crow demon?
which, in a moment, pulverised large number of chariots?
which slayed very strong vAli?
which sub-dued the overweening pride of that Lord of Oceans?


When shall I behold those eyes/sight –
which, benevolently, looked at vibhIshaNa?
which, having slayed rAvaNa, revived the poor monkeys (slain/maimed in the battle)?
which, pleasingly, looked at sugrIva?
which always ensured lankA’s prosperity?


When shall I behold –
that elegance of shining on the magnificent pushpaka chariot?
that spectacle of finding bharata and coming with him holding his hands?
that splendour of His being seated on the golden throne?
that decoration of assembly of eminent sages and kings in His court?
the manner in which Siva and other great deities extolled Him?


When shall I behold Him well, soonest –
who is praised in Agamas,
who is the root of Bliss,
who is the beloved of great bhAgavatas,
who is ever-changeless,
who reclines in the (milk) ocean and
who is the Ocean of Mercy?


When shall I expect Him to come?

[sam]

DHARMATMA
(Kedara Gowla)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRhAd2T5ROE

While I am appealing to you as a Dharm&tma, is it right
for you to reply dubiously ?
Having earned the reputation of being the redeemer of
the fallen, is it good on your part not to duly realise its
implication ?
When I seek your protection as a forlorn one, is it
proper for you to ba unfavourably disposed ?
When I am eagerly desiring to have ten thousand eyes
to see and enjoy your glorious form, is it right on your part
that you should mortify me by denying it? I am guileless
and have sought refuge in your blessed feet; 18 it fair that
you should find fault with me ?
Why vex me with your trickery ? Is it fair that you
should not come to my succour ?
I appealed to you to make good your past promises ; is
it proper that you should keep silent ? Is it fair that you
should forget me ?
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[sam]

rE-mAnasa-chintaya.
tOdi
-----
M. Balamuralikorishna

https://youtu.be/6lGYVjWQ7C0?si=zFTzGqAV0AxeI9UX

Gist

O My mind!

Contemplate on SrI rAma.

Contemplate on SrI rAma -
the Lord of the town of ayodhyA,
the peerless Consort of lakshmI,
the moon of the ocean of the hearts of those who are desire-less,
the Consort of bhU-dEvi,
the hurricane that disperses clouds of sins of devotees,
the Spot-less One,
the Sun for relieving (darkness of) distress of garuDa,
the source of auspiciousness,
worshipped by indra,
the Sky-clad,
the Consciousness or intellect embodied,
the Lord who bestows freedom from fear to the reverential celestials,
Lord rAghava,
the Lord whose Lotus Feet are worshipped by this tyAgarAja, and
Ever beneficent (to His devotees).
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[sam]

SUNDARA DASARATHA
(KAPI1)

---
SUDHA RAGHUNATHAN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy0PU4Hwp50
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Oh Bewitcher of people! Son of Dasaratha !
I prostrate immediately bofore you. I see before me Sita Devi
shining in your lap,
Bharata holding an umbrella in his hand for you,
virtuous Anjaneya standing by your side,
Vanaras serving you,
Agastya, Vasishtha, Markandeya, Gautama and other sages praising you.
Oh Ocean of mercy
that protects Ty&gar&ja!
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THYAGARAJA KEERTHANAMS
C.RAGAVACHARY
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[sam]

SRI RAGHUVARA
(Bhairavi)
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SANJAY SUBRAMANYAM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgMLsXkO0L8&t=19s


Why this indifference which is quite foreign to your
race? Why should you not bless me soon? Why this
disputation ?
Why should you not understand my heart's desire and
forgive me? Why should you not take me by the hand for
protection and speak to me lovingly ? Know this quickly.
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[sam]

Ra Ra Raghuveera
ATANA

BOMBAY SISTERS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bNJR4U540Q

[sam]

PAHI KALYANARAMA"

(Kapi)

Protect me, Oh auspicious Rama, of sanctifying excel-
lences! Youare the prop of my life; youare the fruit of
my penance, the strength of my body, the wealth of my
family, the source of my auspiciousness, the bliss of my
mind, the source of my happiness, my joy, the charming
dress that I put on; the captivator of my heart; my beauty ;
my blessedness; my dispassion; my life; my youth; the
essence of the Vedas and the Agamas ; beyond the reach of
the Rakshasas; the prop ofthe three worlds; my pearl
necklace; the God of Gods; the negation of the wicked;
the supreme Brahman; the destroyer of sins; beyond con-
ception; divine incarnation; the highest; beyond Maya;
hidden in the ocean ; the friend of TyAagaraja:

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[sam]

Narayana Hari

Yamuna Kalyani

Nithyasree Mahadevan-

Gist

O Lord nArAyaNa! O Lord hari! O Consort of sItA! O Vanquisher of demon dUshaNa! O Terror of those who slander others! O Virtuous One well-praised by vibhIshaNa! O Lord rAghava! O Lord praised by indra! O Lord nArAyaNa who has garuDa as carriage! O Lord abiding in the heart of vAlmIki! O Protector of the humble! O Destroyer of demons! O Lord nArAyaNa who blossoms the heart of this tyAgarAja!

I shall not trust wealth and possessions which are transitory; never!
I shall not seek multi-millionaires and I shall, definitely, not beg by selling the gift of speech (by extolling them).
Why should I frequent those places where rich people. having greed of fiendish frenzy, are tended? (OR .. having greed and fiendish frenzy are tended).

I got caught in Your hands within myself; (even then) I do not know why You would not leave Your niggardliness (in showing compassion).

In this World, people would not tolerate others’ fortune; I do not know whether it is so ordained or due to Your mAyA.
People would undertake such tasks which are to be abhorred; they wouldn’t think of such tasks leading to redemption.
Why associate with those mortals who do not realise that we only reap here results of what we did in the past?

Let my tongue always utter Your names only; who else is there?
I shall seek friendship of those who enjoy rAmAyaNa.
Let my sight behold Your elegance only.


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Rama Eva Daivatham - (Full Verson)
Manoharam -

Malladi Brothers

RAMA EVA DAIVATAM” (Balahamsa)


Rama aloneis my God. He is the destroyer of the
mental distress of devotees.
-
Gist

Only Lord SrI rAma – the most distinguished of raghu dynasty - is God for me.
Only Lord SrI rAma -

who is free from desires, delusion and arrogance,

the Bestower of auspicious results to the pure hearted,

the redeemer of ahalyA cursed by sage gautama – her husband,

the Consort of sItA who bestows boons to those who supplicate to Him,

the Reliever of distress of the minds of devotees,

the Competent One who grants good fortune,

the Moon in the midst of multitude of stars called celestials,

the Lion to the elephants called demons mura and naraka,

the Overlord of the Trinity – hari, brahmA and Siva,

who has splendour of Sun,

the Lord resident in the heart of this tyAgarAja,

the Great Lord reclining on the couch of the SEsha

- is God for me.

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pAhi rAmadUta jagatprANa -

vasantavarALi

MD Ramanathan -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8CErPxegJs

PÁHI RAMA DUTA” (Vasanta Varali)


Oh Ràma's Messenger! Bless me. You have crossed
the ocean and killed Ravana’s son, (Akshayakumara) Your
lotus-like face shines like the fully risen sun. You are as
brilliant as myriad suns. You hold the blessed feet of Sri
Rama in your hands. You are the wind to disperse the
cloud of the sins of the iron age. You are like Agastya to
the ocean of dreaded RAakshasas. You always carry out
(successfully) whatever task is assigned to you. Oh! Dweller
under the Párijàta tree! You move as fast as the wind.
You conquer evil spirits by the strength of your feet. You
are the redeemer of sinners. You are well-versed in
the Vedas and SAstras. You are the best of beings; you
are the pure-minded- You are full-of compassion. You
have a body which resembles in hue Mount Meru. You
are the foremost among the Lord’s devotees. You are a
giver of boons.

[sam]

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Rama Seetarama Rama -

Balahamsa Raagam

SIKKIL GURUCHARAN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjmKdLld3D8


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.
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nAtha-brOvavE-
-Bhairavi-

Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BalwmiFFYjU

NATHA BROVAVE”
(Bhairavi)


Oh Ragunatha! Protect me: Have the words of Valmiki
who has described you as one of sweet disposition, proved
false ? You were moved with compassion at the sight of the
fear-stricken sages and vouchsafed to them protection, and
you have evinced affectionate solicitude for true devotees.


I pray for your showing me the beautiful sight of your
triumphant re-entry into Ayodhya, after conquering count-
less enemies.

I pray for your showing me your endearing arm which
clasped Bharata to your bosom with a melting heart:


When the women of the place (Ayodhya) charmed with
your radiant face approached you, you treated them as your
own daughters, Oh matchless one! Don't forget me.
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