E nomu nochitimo - Tyagaraja Kritis (Eng)

Pallavi

ē nōmu nōcitimō celulu1 yē dānamosagitimō ē nōmu nōcitimō celulu1 ē dānamu osagitimō

What vows did we observe, friends, what charity did we perform!

Anupallavi

śrīnāthu koluvamare celulu2 cekkiḷḷu-nottucunu3 mānaka mōvānucu candrānanu hṛdayamuna-nuñca4 (yē nōmu) śrīnāthu koluvu-amare celulu2 cekkiḷḷu ottucunu3 mānaka mōvi-ānucu candrānanu hṛdayamuna uñca4 (ē nomu)

Krishna is amongst us, friends! So as to press his cheeks,and then, kiss him on the lips, and seat the moon-faced one in our hearts, (what vows...?)

Charanams

1.

strī ratnamulu5 manamu celulu śrī miñcu yauvanamu vārija lōcanuḍu celula pālāye gadavamma kōrikalīḍērenu6 yaduvīruni kanulāra jūḍa (nē nōmu) strī ratnamulu5 manamu celulu śrī miñcu yauvanamu vārija lōcanuḍu celula pālāye gada-amma kōrikalu īḍērenu6 yaduvīruni kanulāra jūḍanu (ē nōmu)

We are the jewels among women, friends, with youth surpassing that of Lakshmi! Hasn’t the lotus-eyed one become ours? Our desires have been fulfilled; So as to behold the hero of Yadavas to our hearts’ content (what vows...?)

2.

baṅgāru sommulanu celulu bāguga peṭṭukoni śṛṅgārāmbaramulanu celulu celuvonda kaṭṭukoni saṅgatigā-naṅgamulu7 śubhāṅguniki-nosaṅga mana-(mē nōmu) baṅgāru sommulanu celulu bāguga peṭṭukoni śṛṅgāra ambaramulanu celulu celuvonda kaṭṭukoni saṅgatigānu aṅgamulu7 śubha-aṅguniki osaṅga manamu (ē nōmu)

Adorning ourselves well, friends, with golden ornaments, lovingly draping charming dresses, friends, so as to offer our bodies together to the Auspicious-bodied Lord, (what vows...?)

3.

poṅgāru yī-nadilō celulu pondugā gumi-kūḍi maṅgaḷākārunitō celulu manasāra kūḍitimi raṅgapati yuppoṅgucu mana ceṅgaṭanu8 celaṅgaga mana-(mē nōmu) poṅgāru ī-nadilō celulu pondugā gumi-kūḍi maṅgaḷa-ākārunitō celulu manasāra kūḍitimi raṅgapati uppoṅgucu mana ceṅgaṭanu8 celaṅgaga manamu (ē nōmu)

Assembling, friends, joyfully at this full-flowing river, we united with the Lord of Auspicious form to our hearts’ content; For Ranganatha to be shining amidst us rapturously (what vows...?)

4.

vāgīśādyamarulaku celulu varṇimpa taramaunē tyāgarājāptunitō celulu bhōgamu-landucunu bāguga tami rēgaganu naya rāgamulīlāgu pāḍa (yē nōmu) vāgīśa ādi-amarulaku celulu varṇimpa taramaunē tyāgarāja-āptunitō celulu bhōgamulu anducunu bāguga tami rēgaganu naya rāgamulu īlāgu pāḍa (ē nomu)

Is it possible for even Brahma and other gods to describe this? While enjoying with Thyagaraja's friend, to sing melodious tunes in this way such that our passion is further kindled (what vows...?)

Variations

• ¹celulu ē dāna – celulamē dāna : celulu ē dāna - is appropriate.
• ²celulu cekkiḷḷu – celula cekkiḷḷu : celulu cekkiḷḷu - is appropriate.
• ³cekkiḷḷunottucunu – cekkiḷḷu nokkucunu : cekkiḷḷunottucunu - is appropriate.
• ⁴hṛdayamunanuñca – hṛdayānanuñca
• ⁵strī ratnamulu - śrī ratnamulu : strī ratnamulu - is appropriate
• ⁶kōrikalīḍērenu – kōrikalīḍēranu
• ⁷saṅgatigānaṅgamulu - saṅgatigānaṅgamunu
• ⁸ceṅgaṭanu – ceṅgaṭlanu

Commentary

• This kriti forms part of dance drama Nauka Charitram - 'The Boat Story' - Background – The Gopis meet Krishna at the Yamuna river and contemplate of travel in a boat. Krishna says that it is not within the capacity of the women to steer boat and says he will do the job; however, the Gopis do not believe Him and think that He is upto some trick. After Lord convinces them, they all travel in the boat. Krishna sports with each of the Gopi individually (taking so many forms). In this Kriti, Gopis are wondering as to what religious austerities did they perform in order to enjoy like this with the Lord.

Nauka Charitram (Drama) of Tyagaraja

Sringarinchukoni (Surati): Gopis meet Krishna Chudare chelulara (Kamavardhani): They arrive at the banks of the Yamuna Adavaramella (Yadukulakambhoji): The Gopis indecisively contemplate a boat ride with Krishna. He urges them to get going. Emani nera nammukondumu (Saurashtram): Gopis suspect some mischief from Krishna Ememo teliyaka (Saurashtram): Krishna is offended; recounts his exploits Odanu jaripe (Saranga): The boat ride begins Tanayande premayanucu (Bhairavi): Krishna assumes multiple forms and sports with the Gopis E nomu nochitimo (Punnagavarali): The Gopis marvel at their luck for enjoying Krishna's company Chalu chalu ni yuktulu (Saveri): Gopis berate Krishna (for suggesting a westward course) Chutamu rare yi vedkanu (Karnataka Kapi): The celestials themselves gather to watch the spectacle Evaru manaku (Devagandhari): Gopis gloat about their hold over Krishna Unna tavuna (Ghanta): The tempest; the boat springs a leak Allakallola mayenamma (Saurashtram): The Gopis pray to Yamuna Devi Perugu palu (Ghanta): The Gopis lament their state Krishna makemi dova (Punnagavarali): The Gopis try plugging the leak with their blouses; the blouses are washed away. Indukemi (Varali): Krishna advises them to try again, this time using their sarees; Gopis protest Veda vakyamani (Mohanam): Gopis give in, placing complete faith in Krishna Hari hari niyokka (Punnagavarali): Gopis surrender to Krishna Gandhamu puyyaruga (Punnagavarali): Disaster averted, the Gopis celebrate Ghuma ghuma ghumayani (Saurashtram): Gopis are in procession with Krishna on the way home Ma kulamunaku (Surati): Gopis thank and hail Krishna