Adhi kathu manasa
From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia
Adhi kathu bhajana manasa
By
Saint Thyagaraja
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Raga Yadu kula Khambothi
Thala Aadhi
Pallavi
Adhi kathu Bhajana manasa
Anupallavi
Yethalonensu dokkati,
Payyedha kalkinathiso nokati
Charanam
Goppa thanamugai yasa,
Kuthsitha vishaya pibhasa,
Meppulagai bahuvesa midi
Yuppathil letharu Thyagaraja vinutha.
English translation
Pallavi
Oh mind that is not Bhajana*
*Mass prayer singing
Anupallavi
What is thought in the mind is one,
And what is got as charity is another
Charanam
Desire for a great position,
Interest in base and bad things,
Putting on acts so that others appreciate
Is this Bhajana, Oh Rama who is sung by Thyagaraja