Meaning to Ashtotarasata Kriti Sarasamukhi (gauda malhar),

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KSDD
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Meaning to Ashtotarasata Kriti Sarasamukhi (gauda malhar),

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Namaskar!
Need help with the translation of this kriti by H.N. Muttayah Bhaagavatar... Thanks!!!
pallavi

sArasamukhi sakala bhAgyadE shrI cAmuNDEshvari
(sArasa)

anupallavi

mAra janaka sOdari mahiSAsuramardhini
(sArasa)

caraNam

hasita vadanE Ardra hrdayE harikEsha niratE sadayE
rasika jana sammOda rucirE rAjEshvari rakSisau
(sArasa)

Rajani
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Re: Meaning to Ashtotarasata Kriti Sarasamukhi (gauda malhar),

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Here is my attempt. Hope it helps.

shrI cAmuNDEshvari - O Goddess Chamundeshwari
sArasamukhi - O lotus-faced one,
sakala bhAgyadE - O giver of all fortunes

mAra janaka sOdari - O sister of Vishnu, the father of Manmatha
mahiSAsuramardhini - O destroyer of Mahishasura

hasita vadanE - O one with a smiling face,
Ardra hrdayE - O one whose heart is melting,
harikEsha niratE - O one permanently with Shiva, who has golden locks of matted hair
sadayE - O merciful ne
rasika jana sammOda rucirE - O beautiful one who delights rasikas,
rAjEshvari rakSisau - protect me, O Rajeshwari

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