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Chalamela

From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia

Chalamela Jesevayya

By

Mullai Veedu Ranga Swamy Nattuvanar

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Raga Natakurinji
Thala Aadi

(This is a Varnam , a type of song written for accompanying Bharatha Natya)

Pallavi

Chalamela jesevayyaa ma rangayya

Anupallavi

Kala kalamu nee padamule,
Gathiyanni nammi yudaga

Charanam

Nannu Brova Neeku Bharama

English Translation

Pallavi

My Lord Ranga, Do not keep this grudge on me

Anupallavi

When I for all times believed that,
Your feet is the only protection

Charanam

Is protecting me a great burden to you.