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Edi Nee Bahu Bala - Tyagaraja Kritis (Eng)

Pallavi

ēdi nī bāhu bala parākramam-
ennāḷḷakennāḷḷu
Come on, show the valour of the strength of Your arms! What a great interval between then and now!

Anupallavi

ādi dēva nija dāsulaku kanan-
āsayuṇḍaga kari varada (ēdi)
O Primal Lord! As it is the desire of true devotees to behold (Your valour), O Bestower of Boon to Gajendra – the elephant! come on, show the valour of the strength of Your arms! what a great interval between then and now!

Charanams Combined

1. karamuna 1merayu śara cāpamu
ākali kona lēdā
2mura hara śōṇita pānamu bahu
dinamulu kā lēdā vādā (ēdi)

2. sarasa bhū-surula bādhalu vini
rōsamu rā lēdā
moraliḍagā yōga niddura nilipi
mōmu jūpa rādā vādā (ēdi)

3. 3varusa tappu buddhulu nīculaku
vaccinadi teliyadā
verapu lēka tirigēru cālanucu
vēgamē śrī tyāgarāja sannuta (ēdi)
1. Aren’t the bow and arrows shining in Your hands feeling hungry? O Lord who slayed demon Mura! hasn’t much time passed having drunk blood (by Your bow and arrow)? is there any dispute?


2. Don’t You feel indignant hearing the troubles of good Brahmins? as they appeal to You, can’t You manifest ceasing Your meditative sleep? is there any dispute?



3. Are You not aware of disorderly behaviour that has come about to the base minded? they are roaming without fear; O Lord well-praised by this Tyagaraja! considering that enough is enough, come on, show the valour of the strength of Your arms quickly! what a great interval between then and now!

Variations

  • 1merayu – merasē.
  • 2mura hara – mura khara.
  • 3varusa – varasa. Both words mean same thing.

References

  • 2mura - demon slayed by Sri Krishna. This is part of the story pertaining to slaying of Bhaumasura (Narakasura) by Sri Krishna related in Srimad BhagavataM, Book 10, Chapter 59. Please visit web site for a brief of the story-[Mura]