#23 (Thyagaraja) Obeisance To Great Persons

Govind Marar, by name, To see the Saint, came. From Thiruvanandapuram, All the way he came. He was a great singer, And expressed his desire To sing before Rama Deity, With all his selfless piety. By day, the program started. Late by night, it ended. His matchless performance, Enchanted the audience. The Saint took this occasion, And sang, in appreciation, In Raga Sriraga, a song As a thanks giving. (He sang the song: Endharo Mahanubhavu Andhariki Vandhanamu) “My obeisance to all those Who’re really great persons, For the sake of the Lord Who, in their hearts, seated.” “Oh the most beautiful one, The Cupid, you’ve beaten! They’re here so known, As the best virtuous men. My obeisance to them! ” “Controlling their fickle minds, Those rocking like monkeys, They worship the Lord As their merciful God. My Obeisance to them! ” “At your graceful feet Readily they all submit Their lotus like hearts, To pay their respects, My obeisance to them! ” “They know, you are A Savior of the poor, And sing in praise Of all your glories. My obeisance to them! ” “They know pretty well Of Raga, beats, scale, When they all sing Each and every song. My obeisance to them! “With beads mala in their necks, And their nectar-like looks The world appears too kind And wise, it’s what they find, My obeisance to them! ” “In the ocean of happiness They’re also so famous As they see with their eyes The Majestic God always. My obeisance to them! “There’re great many Sages Like Moon, Sun, Sanaga Sanandas, Dhikbalas, Prahalada, Great many celestial men, Devas, My obeisance to them! ” “Also there’re Lords Like Narada, Tumburu, Brahma, Siva, Suga, And realized Brahmins. My obeisance to them! ” “They worship your name Valor, courage, fame Kindness, truthfulness, And repeat their prayers. My obeisance to them! ” “They know the secrets of Ramayana, Bhagawadam and Bhagwad Gita, Besides knowing the six religions And respecting thirty crores of Devas. My obeisance to them! ” “Knowing the songs, their raga-beats, They’ve a long life in happiness And worship Rama all the time. Thyagaraja’s submission to them.” Of