Nidhi Chala Sukama

[Anand Vasudevan]

Nidhi Chala Sukama – Sri Tyagaraja – Raga : Kalyani

Pallavi

Nidhi Chaala Sukhamaa
Raamuni Sannidhi Seva Sukhamaa
Nijamuga Balku Manasaa

Is possessing wealth a greater pleasure? or
the service in Rama's presence a greater pleasure?
tell me honestly, Oh Mind!

Anupallavi

Dadhi Navaneetha Kshiramulu Ruchiyo
Daasharathi Dhyaana Bhajana Sudhaarasamu Ruchiyo

are curds, butter and milk more tasty? Or,
the nectarine essence of meditation on and bhajana of Son of Dasharatha more tasty?

Charanam

Dama shamamanu Gangaa Snaanamu Sukhamaa
Kardama Durvishaya Koopa Snaanamu Sukhamaa

Whether the divine tranquillity experienced by one, who has controlled his senses which is equivalent to taking bath in Ganges is more comforting? or
indulging in carnal pleasures which is equivalent to taking bath in a dirty well is more comforting?

Mamata Bandhana Yuta Narastuti Sukhamaa
Surapati Tyaagaraaja Nutuni Keerthana Sukhamaa

Is extolling humans bloated with egotism gives pleasure? Or
Singing songs of the pure minded Lord praised by Thyagaraja gives pleasure?

Here is the link to hear the divine music sung by :

Smt. M.S. Subbulakshmi Amma


Sri M. Balamuralikrishna