#09 (Thyagaraja) A Good Start

Thyagaraja learnt, within a year, From his Guru, no wonder, All the lessons from its basic To the last notes in the music. He developed his own style That was received well By all the music lovers In his public performances. “Thyagaraja is singing well. I’m proud of my disciple.” As a token of appreciation, His Guru told everyone. It was his maiden performance. The hall was full of audience. “Is he not so young in age? How will he sing on the stage? He started with a song In Raga Bilahari and sang, The hall in pin dropp silence, Heard his excellent performance. (The Telugu song ran like this Dorakuna Ittuvanti Seva) “Will anyone get such a service? Will any Sage who did penance Or the Heaven born Devas Get this kind of service? ” “Tumburu, Narada and the rest Sing in praise of you, all the best? Ambarisha, in chorus with others, Sing all the Bhajan Songs.” “The best of all the flowers Pour over you like showers. The dancers of the heaven Dance before you, one by one.” “Brahma and Indra stay By your sides and pray On your past deeds, And your achievements.” “The celestial nymphs Who stand by your sides Fan all over you well, While their bangles jingle.” “All the beautiful chains Shine with colorful gems. They swing side by side With their charm and pride” “To see Lord Sriman Narayana, In the floating bed of Adishesha, This kind of a rare service Where will be in the Universe? ” “Your body has the color Like a blue gem sapphire. It is covered by clothes silken With their borders golden.” “Your nails on both feet With their shine defeat The brightness of the moon Thus mocking the moon.” “You are wearing the best Of bright golden anklets. The shining bracelets Beautify your both arms.” “The pearl chains, the best, Cover your broad chest. Both the shining earrings Add beauty to your earlobes.” “The curly frontal hairs Besides your smiling face Also your mirror like chins Add to your divine grace.” “The Tilak on your forehead Gives us a spiritual lead. Where else can one find this service, When all the beauties are at one place? ” “The entire scene stuns Even the realized Sages On the golden swing you sit. Mother Sita is happy to see it.” “While Thyagaraja is pulling Back and forth the swing Also the songs he is singing, Rama is seated smiling.” “Lord Rama, the great one, The destroyer of demons, The protector of the world, Where else can you find? ” This kept them spellbound As they never heard Such a beautiful song In their life, all along.