Mixing:
This krti forms part of dance-drama 'prahlada bhakti vijayam' by Thyagaraja.
Lyrics:
Vaarija nayanaa
raagam: kedaara gowla Taalam: aadi
Composer: Tyaagaraaja
Language: Telugu
Pallavi
Varija nayana ni vadanu nenu varamu nanu brovu
Anupallavi
Sareku maya sagaramandu neraka munigedi namamu ledu
Caranam 1
Dhana kanakamulanu dara putrala gaikoni maruvanu ravi tanayuda ganu
Caranam 2
Vaji rathamulanu varamu gaikoni rajula nadacu partharaju ne ganu
Caranam 3
Ni japamulu navanidhulau tyagaraja vinuta I durasala dagalanu
Gist and Meaning:
In the krti 'varija nayana ni vadanu' -- raga kedaragaula, sri tyagaraja depicts how prahlada expressed his unshakable faith in the Lord.
Gist
O Lotus Eyed! O Lord praised by this tyagaraja!
I am Yours; deign to protect me always.
I am not ignorant to get drowned in the Ocean of illusion
I am not sugriva having wealth, gold, wife and children to forget you-either I am King Arjuna having horses and chariots to humble the kings.
Chanting of Your name is my treasure and to overcome the evil desires.
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