Chede buddhi maanura
From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia
Chede budhi maanuraa
By
Sage Thyagaraja
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Raga Ataana
Thala Aadhi
Pallavi
Chede budhi maanuraa
Anupallavi
Ide pithra mevaro choodaraa
Charanam
Bhoo vasiki thagu balamu kalukanani
Bhudhulu palka vinaletha manasa
Sri vaasu deva sarva nanusunu,
Chindinnchara Thyagaraja vinuthuni.
English translation
Pallavi
Do not spend your brain in unnecessary things
Anupallavi
See to whom you are giving it
Charanam
Oh mind , have you heard learned people,
Telling that those in earth would get things according to Karma,
Think that Lord Vasudeva everything,
Says Thyagaraja.