#08 (Thyagaraja) A Song Dedicated To His Father

When the Saint sat In his father’s seat To worship the deities, Tears rolled in his eyes. “Oh Lord, bear with me And have mercy on me, If I’m not so sincere As my father in my prayer.” “You’re the Almighty Also our family Deity. You’re the life giver Also the life Saver.” “Out of my ignorance I didn’t know this Pardon my faults, Lord, And take me to your fold.” “Oh My Lord, Madhava, You’re with your Sita And your Lakshman To bless every one.” “You came on this earth As incarnation of Truth. You’re the only cause That saved Viswamitra’s sacrifice.” “You’re the dear friend Of Hanuman, son of wind God, Whoever surrenders to you, You give asylum, it’s true.” “Lord Brahma worships you. Also what prompts you To be a terrible Sun To scorch all the sins.” “With your louder voice You can defeat the noise Of thunder from clouds, So strong is that of yours.” “In fighting the demons Your powers are matchless. Oh Rama, the Supreme Lord, You, the light of the world.” “You’re the killer of Ravan King of Lanka, the demon. In Thyagaraja’s pure heart, You reside, are you not? ” “As two eyes you own, The moon and the sun, You’re the husband Of Janaki, Oh Lord! ” (The Saint sang this song in Telugu: “Neevera kuladanamu sandhadamu, Neevera Jeevanamu”.in Raga Begada) .