Nagumomo by Sri Thyagaraja

This being the music season we see numerous concerts being conducted with various artists performing and exhibiting their talent. I happened to hear the song "Nagumomo" rendered by Sri Thyagara Swami on Sri Rama and sung by Dr. K.J.Yesudas. It is a master piece created by Saint Thyagaraja which is brilliantly reproduced by Dr. K.J.Yesudas which i should say will vibrate any one. I googled to understand the meaning of the song. With the help of various sources the Song and the Meaning is given below :

Pallavi:

Nagumomu Ganaleni Naajaali Delisi

Nannu Brova Raa Raadaa Sri Raghuvara Ni

Anupallavi:

Nagaraajadhara Nidu Parivaarulella

Ogi Bodhana Jesevaaralu Gare Yatulundadura Ni

Charanam:

Khagaraaju Niyaanativini Vega Chanaledo

Gaganaanikilagu Bahu Durambani Naado

Jagamele Paramaatma Evarito Moralidudu

Vagajupagu Taalanu Nannelukora Tyagarajanutani

MEANING:

Rama. Supreme among Raghus; I am missing your charming smile-lit face. I languish here. Knowing my mental plight, cant you come and protect me.

One who holds Govardhana hill. Members of your retinue who have the duty of reminding you of your daily engagements cannot fail in their duty.

Does not Garuda execute your commands expeditiously. Could he have excused himself saying that he was staying far from the earth in Vaikunta, your heavenly abode.

Exalted Lord. Ruler of the Universe. Whom else can I appeal to. Please shun disregard. I cant bear it. Take me into your fold.

This Song has inspired me to listen to carnatic Music ! The same song is rendered by Sudha Raghunathan is in a melodious style.

Hats off to all those Great Men and Women. (Endaro Mahaanubhavulu Andariki Vandanamulu)