It is not easy to translate such a deeply philosophical thought process of saint Basaveshwara. However, this is an attempt to convey the meaning to a listeners who may not understand Kannada but appreciate this song. His words are straight from the heart and apply to all across the population - none i.e men, women, young, old, rich or poor is above this eternal truth. This is perhaps the greatest contribution of all Shiva SharaNas. In front of Lord sincerity is important, not a show off.
It is not easy to translate such a deeply philosophical thought process of saint Basaveshwara. However, this is an attempt to convey the meaning to a listeners who may not understand Kannada but appreciate this song. His words are straight from the heart and apply to all across the population - none i.e men, women, young, old, rich or poor is above this eternal truth. This is perhaps the greatest contribution of all Shiva SharaNas. In front of Lord sincerity is important, not a show off.
ShammiRaghu30 3 weeks ago
Translation:
uLLavaru Shivalayava mAduvaru - those who have wealth build temples for Shiva
naanena maaDali baDavanayya - what can I do, I am a poor oh Lord!
enna kAle kamba dEhave dEgula - my legs are (like) pillars and this body is sanctum
Shirave honna kaLashavyaya - my head is (like) golden lotus over temple sanctum
sthaavarak- aLivuntu jangamak- aLivilla - materialist things of this world (including this body) perish, but this soul is eternal
koodala sangama dEva kElayya - listen oh Lord
ShammiRaghu30 3 weeks ago
simply awesome bro.. i love this raga.. its really mind blowing..
malharpujar1 5 months ago
exellent
raashree 1 year ago
mana-haridaduvantaaitu..(mind-blowing!!!!!)
pabhibhar1 2 years ago