Gopalabalam

Artist: Subbulakshmi M S
Ragam: Yamunakalyani
taaLam: khaNDa chapu
Composer: Annamacharya
Language: Sanskrit

This keerthana written by Annamacharya describes the Lord as little Krishna learning to walk. A mother will always know that joy to cherish the little things her child does.

Lyrics/Meaning
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bhAvayAmi gOpAlabAlam manas-sEvitam tatpadam cintayEham sadA

Meaning: This mind bows down in obescience to Gopala in his form as a little child and always contemplates on his lotus feet

ghaTi thaTita mEkhalA kacitamaNi khaNDithA
Meaning: Little Krishna is wearing a mekhala (ornament) on his hip which is studded with jewels and mani’s

paTala nina dEna viprAjamAnam
Meaning: He has a radiant charm and appears resplendent due to the tinkling of his ornaments

kuTila paTa khaTita samkula simjitE natam
Meaning: He makes crooked and uneven steps and being the Lord himself, he is confused with his inability to make straight and proper steps

caTula naTanA samujvala vilAsam
Meaning: Even with his uneven steps, his unsteady gait resembles a graceful dance

niratakara kalita navanItam
Meaning: Butter overflows from his little hands as he walks,

brahmAdi sura nikara bhAvanA shObhita padam
Meaning: Lord Brahma, all the gods and humans have assembled on this auspicious occassion to see the little lord!

tiruvEnkaTAcala stitam anupamam harim parama puruSham gOpAlabAlam
Meaning: The poet praises Bala Gopala as the unparalleled supreme perfect Lord Who is situated at the mountain of Tirupati as Venkat, and plays his role of a little child stealing the hearts of his devotees!

Vara Veena

A beautiful song sung in the praise of Goddess Lakshmi


Geetham : Varaveena mridupani
Ragam: Mohanam (28th melakartha janyam)
Talam: Rupakam
Arohanam : S R2 G2 PD2 S
Avarohanam: S D2 PG2 R2 S


Varaveena Mrudu Paani Vanaruha Lochana Raani


Meaning: You hold the divine ("vara") veena in your soft ("mrudu") hands ("paani").
You are the queen ("raani") of the omniscient.
Your eyes ("lochana") are like the lotus petals ("vanaruha").


Suruchira Bambhara Veni Suranuta Kalyaani


Meaning: Your curly ("suruchira") tresses ("veni") resemble the bees ("bambhara").
Devas ("Sura") worship ("nuta") your auspicious form ("kalyaani").


Nirupama Shubha Guna Lola Niratishaya Prada Sheela


Meaning: You have ("lola") unequaled ("nir-upama") virtuous ("shuba") qualities ("guna").
You ("sheela") give ("prada") endless ("narathi") victory ("jaya").


Varadaapriya Ranganaayaki Vaanchita Phala Daayaki


Meaning: You are Ranganaayaki, the consort ("priya")of the Ranganatha ("varadaa").
You grant ("daayaki") the boons ("phala") desired ("vaanchita") by your devotees.


Saraseejasana Janani Jaya Jaya Jaya


Meaning: O Mother ("janani") of Brahma, who is seated on a lotus ("saraseeja-asana")! Victory ("jaya") to you.

LambOdara lakumikara

A famous song, “Lambodara Lakumikara” is the first song aspiring musicians learn to sing. This song is sung in praise of Lord Ganesha. This song is composed by Purandara Dasaru. He is also referred to as the father of Karnataka Shastreeya Sangeetha.


Sri Gananatha — sindhura varna — karunasagara — kari vadhana |2| lambodhara lakumikara — ambasutha amaravinutha (Lam)


Meaning: Oh! Lord of all things, red in color, who is ocean in mercy, having a big stomach. Oh! son of Parvathi, you are worshipped by all.


Siddha Charana ganasevitha siddhi vinayaka the namo namo |2| (Lam)


Meaning: Siddhas and Charanas offer worship to you. My pranams to you without whom ashta sidhis are impossible.


Sakala vidyadi pujitha sarvothama the namo namo |2| (Lam)


Meaning: You are worshipped at the beginning of all arts. My pranams to you who is superior to all Gods.