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Evaru manaku - Tyagaraja Kritis (Eng)

Pallavi

evaru manaku samāna-milalō-nintulāra nēḍu
Who is our equal in this world now, O damsels!

Anupallavi

avani hari hara brahmādi suru
lāsacē mōsa pōyiri ganukanu (evaru)
Thinking it to be fine, Vishnu, Siva, Brahma and other gods
were deceived having become enamoured (by women); therefore, (who...?)

Charanam

naluva tanayapai1 mōhamu jendi
nāḍē tagili pōye
muddu-loluku śrīhari valacucu
bṛndā lōluḍai2 pōye
Show Details		Brahma became infatuated with his own daughter,
and got trapped then.
The most charming Srihari, enamoured by Thulasi,
became her paramour;
ciluva-bhūṣaṇuḍu dārukā vanapu3
celula pālāye
gōkulamuna tyāgarāja nutuḍu
mana valala tagili pōye ganukanu (evaru)
Siva (wearer of snake-ornaments), in the Daruka forest,
became a possession of women;
Here in Gokulam, the one praised by Tyagaraja
was ensnared in our trap; therefore (who...?)

References

  • 1naluva tanayapai - The story of Brahma is given in the verses I.iv.3, 4 of Brihadaranyaka Upanishad. That is why it is said that Saraswati was born to Brahma and he sought her as his wife.
  • 2bṛndā - Thulasi - her name in her previous birth was Brinda. Details [here].
  • 3dāruka vana – The story relates to Lord Siva taking the Avatara as Bhikshatana who asks for alms.

Commentary

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